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It Takes a Village to Raise a Child

July 28, 2021 by Felicity Mae Gomer

Local efforts involving foster care are attempting to find a home for every foster child. Commission 127 (C127) offers an extensive program meant to support and ease the hardships of foster families and foster children as well as instill a sense of family and codependency in our local communities and churches. The initiative provides training and resources to any church … [Read more...]

Nona Heroes: John Kalish

July 16, 2021 by Felicity Mae Gomer

Our Nona Hero this month is a man – Batman, to be specific. John Kalish of Lake Nona is a retired Army veteran who has dedicated his life to his nonprofit, A Hero for Kids, where he is the founder, CEO and president. Kalish is frequently seen dressed as Batman, and in the winter months, he is often spotted decked out in Santa Claus gear. He visits children around the state in … [Read more...]

Best Friends in the Nonahood: I’m Not a Wrestler, I’m a BOXER!

July 11, 2021 by Patricia Reber

Kona, the great-looking Boxer, enters the dog park with her great-looking PAW-RENTS, Hunter and Kayla.  Kona wears a pink collar, and she is one of the most energetic and toughest female dogs at the park. There is an electric energy in the air when Kona appears. The heads  of other dogs perk up when she enters the park at full-speed, and some of them run after Kona … [Read more...]

Nona Heroes: Teresa Turner

June 23, 2021 by Felicity Mae Gomer

June’s Nona Hero is Teresa “Terri” Turner, a woman whom I have had the honor of knowing in a professional capacity for a few years. Terri Turner is a selfless and kind woman with an extensive career in the U.S. Army and the federal government to toughen her up. She is smart, sharp as a tack, and more gracious than most.  Turner is a seasoned veteran of the army since … [Read more...]

Nona Your Neighbor: Dr. Archita Patel

June 23, 2021 by Camille Ruiz Mangual

Dr. Archita Patel is an emergency medicine physician at AdventHealth Lake Nona and a Nonahood resident. Read our interview with her below! Nonahood News: What is your job? Dr. Archita Patel: I am an emergency medicine physician. I work in the emergency department (ED). I see anybody that presents at the ED and evaluate them. From there, I determine the next steps that … [Read more...]

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