So, yeah, 2018 has been a whirlwind, and I think some of us have whiplash! As I sit down to gather my thoughts this month and reflect on the year, it’s astounding what has been accomplished, not only here at Nonahood News, but the profound growth throughout Lake Nona is just astonishing! Picture with me some of that b-roll footage reeling through our minds as we … [Read more...]
$8.05, Please? Are High School Jobs Really Worth All the Hubbub?
High school is perhaps one of the most stressful times in the life of practically anyone. It is in the hallowed halls and corridors that most students face the challenges of rigorous courses, social conflicts to bullying, first romances, and the idea that they are rapidly approaching one of the biggest changes in their whole lives: entering the workforce. The current … [Read more...]
Parent Perspective: From Kindergarten to Senior Year, the Love Is Always the Same
I interviewed four beautiful, local Nonahood families. Each family has a child either entering the first year of elementary school, Kindergarten, or entering their last year of school, twelfth grade, also known as their “senior year.” The four families were asked the same five questions. Although the families are different, you will find the same love and worries woven … [Read more...]
It’s a Jungle Out There – Literally for Wycliffe Missionaries, Barry & Karen Keagy
When Barry and Karen Keagy moved to the Isle of Pines neighborhood in Lake Nona a year and a half ago, they weren’t sure what to expect. After all, they had only recently returned to settle down in the U.S. in 2014 after mostly living in South America for more than 20 years and only coming back to the States occasionally for 3- to 12-month periods. The tranquil suburbia of Lake … [Read more...]
The Results Are In: Lake Nona Resident Survey
Back in April, the team at Tavistock reached out to all Lake Nona residents and asked for your thoughts. Highlighted below are just a few of the results. Your feedback is critical to the growth and evolution of our community, and we appreciate your participation. Stay tuned for news and announcements in Nonahood News as we continue to implement new businesses, programs and … [Read more...]