The history of an individual’s life can be very interesting. Everyone has their own specific story to tell about how they have arrived in their own place in existence. This month’s artist, Isle of Pines resident, Phyllis Thomas, has quite an interesting path that translates in a very special way through her paintings. As a child and student, Phyllis created … [Read more...]
Central Florida Foster Families Encouraged to Share Their Stories
Oral History Project Aims to Record 1,000 Interviews by November Orlando, Fla. (June 6, 2016) – For the next few months, Central Florida residents with ties to foster care – from children and families to caregivers and caseworkers – have a unique opportunity to share their stories with the world. StoryCorps – a nonprofit oral history project – is seeking to record 1,000 … [Read more...]
Lion King Jr. is coming to Lake Nona
Lake Nona Middle School will perform Lion King Jr. on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Nona High School Auditorium. Directed by drama teacher Brandon Yagel, the play will be the largest Lake Nona Middle School has ever offered, with 35 student actors and 25 student crew members. According to playbill.com, Lion King Jr. has been available … [Read more...]
Dedication, Hard Work and Togetherness Transformed Boys Into a Successful Team of Young Men
You probably have seen the movies before. It’s Hollywood’s favorite cinematic equation. Fictional or nonfictional, a story is told about a boxer (Rocky), a baseball team (Major League), football team (Remember the Titans), etc., etc., that was unsuccessful, and then through a miraculous effort comes out on top. It seems like no matter how it’s wrapped up, packaged, and even … [Read more...]
Nonahood Wildlife: Back to Nature
Incorporated in June 1989, Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge (BTN) is the largest non-profit 501(c)(3) public wildlife rehabilitation facility in the Central Florida Region, serving over 3,000 animals per year. BTN is located in the Lake Nona area on 20 acres of Orange County conservation land that is managed by the Environmental Protection Division. Their mission is … [Read more...]
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