Living in Florida means residents get sunshine and sand pretty much year-round, but living here also comes with the added chance of hurricanes. According to the National Weather Service, hurricane season in Florida begins June 1 and runs until November 30. While this year’s season is predicted to be near-normal, meaning approximately two to four major hurricanes, planning and … [Read more...]
Central Florida Children’s Home Goes to Disney
The Central Florida Children’s Home was donated a three-day vacation to the happiest place on Earth by Nona Church! I was graciously welcomed into the children’s home by the house parents, RJ and Jordan Fontana, to meet a few of the children who wanted to share what they experienced during the exciting trip to Disney from May 27-29! After a quick tour of the home, I sat down … [Read more...]
Make m’ Smile at Lake Eola
The Make m’ Smile festival celebrated its 17 th year at Lake Eola on Saturday, with 40,000 people expected to attend in support of the special needs community. For a $5 general admission, attendees enjoyed live music, character interactions, water activities, a petting zoo, and exhibits from the Orlando Magic and Orlando City SC. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer attended the … [Read more...]
Lake Nona and Other Central Florida YMCAs to Provide Free Water Safety Lessons
When it comes to time spent in or around the water, there are plenty of ways to enjoy. Even then, for some of us, we choose to stay clear of getting wet while others spend most of their time in the water. In any situation, there is one thing we should all probably know how to do. With summer break, individuals will choose to spend more time cooling off in or around the … [Read more...]
Lake Nona High School Goes to Carnegie Hall, New York City
The Lake Nona High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Monica C. Leimer, recently had the distinct privilege of performing in the renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City. The 61-member ensemble was selected to perform as part of the National Band & Orchestra Invitational Festival held on April 19, 2019. The band worked very hard all year to prepare for this … [Read more...]
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