Pastor Collin Outerbridge was at home one day reflecting on the impact that Nona Church’s annual Be Rich event has on the community. Be Rich is an annual campaign where the church raises money and gives all proceeds to local partners. As he contemplated this, a new idea came to him. Getting to see the ways that the money raised by Nona Church’s congregation had impacted … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Central Florida Children’s Home’s ‘Make This House a Home’ Makeover
A house full of strangers came together for a common purpose – to help make a house a “home.” The week of July 8, local churches, businesses and volunteers worked for five days to do a home makeover at the Central Florida Children’s Home. Located across from Valencia College in Lake Nona, the Central Florida Children’s Home was founded in 1973 by Pastor Clyde F. Greene. … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Has Announced New Plans for a Linear Community Park
Lake Nona has announced today, July 11th, 2019, their new plans for a seven-acre park that is linear and next to an open waterway. This waterway will be designed to be an alternative for the management of stormwater. Featured in the surrounding areas of the waterway will be trails, pocket parks, and space for activities that stretch more than 100 feet wide. The length of the … [Read more...]
Getting Prepared for the 2019 Hurricane Season
Living in Florida means residents get sunshine and sand pretty much year-round, but living here also comes with the added chance of hurricanes. According to the National Weather Service, hurricane season in Florida begins June 1 and runs until Nov. 30. While this year’s season is predicted to be near-normal, meaning approximately two to four major hurricanes, planning and … [Read more...]
Orlando Utilities Commission Looks to Protect Bald Eagles From Power Lines
One of the densest populations of American bald eagles in the United States resides off the eastern shore of Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud, and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) is looking to make sure that the birds are safe. Photo Credit OUC Thousands of utility poles in the area keep the electric grid running smoothly but could prove deadly to the eagles … [Read more...]
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