As a little girl, I remember having the privilege of running around playing with dolls and wearing dresses. In other countries, not every girl is that lucky. A local volunteer group, Dressed in Hope, ensures young girls don’t ever have to feel left out by hand-sewing dresses and matching pocket dolls and sending them to impoverished countries. The dresses and dolls are … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Local Alyssa Raghu Chases Her Dreams on American Idol
My interview with Alyssa Raghu, a Lake Nona local chasing her music dreams on American Idol this season, occurred over a FaceTime call across the country. Raghu was in the car on her way home from a radio interview and I am in another state. After trying my best to chase down this rising star, we were finally able to find a time in Raghu’s schedule that worked well enough … [Read more...]
Orlando Fisher House Dedicated to Bringing Hope and Comfort to Veteran Families
The Orlando Fisher House celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 14 with more than 300 people in attendance. Special guests, such as the honorary chairman for Friends of Fisher House, Lou Holtz, and President of the Fisher House Foundation, David Coker, gave motivational speeches to the crowd. Lake Nona Middle School’s orchestra and jazz band also came and performed during the … [Read more...]
National Match Day
Mother and daughter had traveled this journey together when other medical schools thought Jessica Fernandez couldn’t handle their rigorous programs. Four years later, supporters are showcasing Fernandez’s success at UCF as inspiration for others to follow their dreams. On March 16, they stood at National Match Day, arms around each other, waiting to learn where Fernandez … [Read more...]
Earth Fare to Bring Healthier Food to Lake Nona-Area Shoppers
Earth Fare, founded in 1975 in Asheville, North Carolina, an American health and wellness supermarket currently has 46 locations in 10 states throughout the southeast and Midwest United States. It sells natural and organic food, free of artificial sweeteners and fats, as well as bleached flours, and antibiotics and growth hormones. The store prides themselves on having the … [Read more...]
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