This story began when founder Carmen Shaw cared for wildlife before the wildlife rehabilitation field really started. Her generation set the stage for many organizations and citizens to emerge who cared for our wildlife with the hopes of seeing it return to its natural environment where it belongs. Carmen spent most of her life caring for wildlife, and, in June 1989, Back to … [Read more...]
Central Florida Children’s Home Goes to Disney
Photos Courtesy of Central Florida Children’s Home The Central Florida Children’s Home was donated a three-day vacation to the happiest place on Earth by Nona Church! I was graciously welcomed into the children’s home by the house parents, RJ and Jordan Fontana, to meet a few of the children who wanted to share what they experienced during the exciting trip to Disney from … [Read more...]
The Nation’s First “Smart” High School Sets Sights on Lake Nona, Medical City
Tavistock Development Company Still Needs to Approve the School Photo Courtesy of the International School of Science, Technology, and the Arts The International School of Science, Technology, and the Arts (ISSTA) has plans to open “the next step in education” with a preparatory school focused on integrating technology with traditional teaching methods for a STEM and Arts … [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 November 30. While this year’s season is predicted to be near-normal, meaning approximately two to four major hurricanes, planning and … [Read more...]
Disney’s Cast Members Can Attend UCF for Free
Photos Courtesy of the Walt Disney Company and Disney Parks The Disney Aspire Education Investment Program has officially reached central Florida. Disney just announced on May 23 that the program, which has given Disney’s hourly employees/Cast Members the opportunity to receive an education free from the costs of tuition, now includes the University of Central Florida here … [Read more...]
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