Jefrë Figueras Manuel, or more often known simply as Jefrë, might not be someone who you are familiar with, but if you live in Lake Nona, you have without a doubt seen his work before. Jefrë is the mind behind some of the most eye-catching and iconic work across the Lake Nona area, including “The Beacon” and “The Code Wall.” Both of these pieces reside within the Lake Nona Town … [Read more...]
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces New Police Chief Orlando Rolan
Mayor Buddy Dyer swore in the new police chief of Orlando, Deputy Chief Orlando Rolon, a 25-year veteran of the Orlando Police Department, on Oct. 29 as the 39th chief of the agency. Rolan replaced Chief John Mina who is retiring in order to focus on becoming the Orange County sheriff. Mina’s retirement will be effective Dec. 1. “I want to say thank you, Mayor Dyer, for this … [Read more...]
UCF Lake Nona Medical Center Names Wendy Brandon as CEO
Wendy Brandon, FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives distinction of board certification in healthcare management), has been named by HCA Healthcare and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine as the new CEO of the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center. The facility is scheduled to open by the end of 2020. The teaching hospital represents the future … [Read more...]
Local Second Grader Wins Baton Twirling National Title
Brooke Gelbwaks, age 7, daughter of Jeff and Kiff Gelbwaks, recently competed in the American Youth on Parade NBTA, National and World Baton Twirling competition at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind. Gelbwaks won 1st place in the National 2 Baton, Flag Twirling and All Around Solo Twirling competitions, giving her the title of National Winner in these events. She also … [Read more...]
Kathy Woods Inducted Into the USPTA Hall of Fame in New York
Kathy Woods was recently inducted into the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Hall of Fame during the USPTA General Membership Meeting at the 2018 Tennis Teachers Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York. The USPTA Hall of Fame is the association’s highest honor and serves as a place to recognize excellence in the tennis profession and commitment to USPTA, the … [Read more...]
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