Discussions regarding a library in Lake Nona began in 2005 and are only now close to fruition. The grassroots efforts lobbying and advocating on our behalf start with a small group of seven Lake Nona residents made up of people of all kinds in the community. Recent efforts involving District 1 City Commissioner Jim Gray, the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce, … [Read more...]
School Update: Laureate Park Elementary School
Laureate Park Longhorns continue to apply grit and perseverance to navigate the 2020-21 school year. We celebrated Black History Month in February by learning about black leaders from the past and present. Ms. Quintern’s first grade class held a living wax museum that all students were able to enjoy. In early March, we celebrated Read Across America Week by dressing up and … [Read more...]
Library Book Return Box Now Available at Valencia College Lake Nona
The Lake Nona area has a new way to return library books! The Orange County Library System (OCLS) recently installed a library return drop box on the Valencia College Lake Nona campus several months ahead of schedule. Local residents can easily return books and multimedia materials that were delivered to their homes through the library’s free delivery service or … [Read more...]
Local High School Student Qualifies for Olympic Swimming Trials
One of the most dedicated and disciplined athletes in our region comes in the form of a 16-year-old junior at Lake Nona High School. Jordan Agliano recently broke strides (pun intended) and qualified for the Olympic Trials in swimming. Let’s just say that this girl isn’t afraid to get her feet wet. Agliano earned herself the Wave II Olympic Trials Cut for the 200-meter … [Read more...]
In-Person Graduations Return for OCPS at Amway Center
Orange County’s public high schools will hold their socially distanced in-person graduations for seniors at the Amway Center, superintendent Barbara Jenkins said after an Orange County School Board meeting. The graduation will require face masks, limit the number of tickets per graduate, require everyone to social distance, and have strict arrival and departure … [Read more...]
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