Local residents are closer than ever to having a public library in the Lake Nona area. On Thursday, July 8, the Orange County Library System (OCLS) Board of Trustees voted unanimously “to direct staff to pursue working with Orange County and the City of Orlando for libraries at both locations: Horizon West and Lake Nona.” The board took this action after hearing a joint … [Read more...]
Tough Things To Talk About: What’s Happening in Cuba?
After over 60 years of Castro’s strict regime, the Cuban people have had enough and have begun to protest. The combination of an economic crisis and the pandemic’s hardships led to these protests. The Cuban government has responded harshly to these protestors by halting telephone and internet capabilities on the island and by deploying military and police to the streets. … [Read more...]
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
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
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!
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...]
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