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. Thousands of utility poles in the area keep the electric grid running smoothly but could prove deadly to the eagles and other birds with … [Read more...]
Business Spotlight: Orlando Storm
Make room, Orlando! A Storm is coming. World TeamTennis announced their expansion just ahead of their draft in March, adding two teams for the 2019 season: the Orlando Storm and the Vegas Rollers. World TeamTennis, co-founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, is a professional tennis league that showcases some of the best professional tennis players around. It is the only … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Patience Is a Virtue
Let’s talk about patience. There are several definitions that can describe patience. To bear any annoyances, pain or misfortune without any complaints, irritations or loss of temper. The ability to overcome your annoyance when you are kept waiting. Having steady perseverance and an even temper. I will come right out and say it, because even though it’s an ongoing process of … [Read more...]
Orlando’s Karate Kid
The scene begins at Bobby Dixon’s American Martial Arts Academy on May 2. Five-year-old Phoenix Swonger is taking his yellow belt test and has reached a point of discouragement when trying to complete the axe kick to break a board. Finally, after several tries and constant support from his sensei Erik Gianini and his fellow peers, Phoenix perseveres and accomplishes … [Read more...]
The Artist: (Spray) Painting the Bigger Picture
Meet Edwin David Sepúlveda Cruz, better known as Don Rimx. He was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and moved to Brooklyn for six years. Rimx then found himself moving to Miami and then to the Lake Nona area because his wife’s family resides here. Here’s his story. Nonahood News: What drove you to become an artist? Don Rimx: My motivation to become an artist … [Read more...]
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