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...]
Never Again UCF Hosts March for Our Lives in Downtown Orlando
Later today at 1 pm, Never Again UCF will be hosting March For Our Lives at Lake Eola in response to the recent school shooting in Parkland Florida. The group, consisting of Central Florida high school students, Marjory Stoneman Douglas alumni and other supporters from the community will be marching from Lake Eola to the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. Never Again UCF … [Read more...]
The Power of Healing: One Bear, One Child at a Time
Due to an outreach from the Orlando Police Department, the Lake Nona Lunch Rotary Club is calling all teddy bears for donations. Officers hand out the bears when they are on duty to act as a gesture of comfort in a situation. Local Rotarian Deanna Roberts earned the name Mama Bear as she took on the project once it was brought to Rotary’s attention. After the Pulse … [Read more...]
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