While many high school students in the Nonahood would love their own moniker or even superlative at some point during their high school years, Alex Shields is known nationally as the “fastest sophomore in the country,” with the fastest time in the 110-meter hurdles (14.07 seconds) of any sophomore nationwide. To add to it, he also had the fifth best long jump nationally of all … [Read more...]
Motley Cue to Bring Lake Nona to Las Vegas
Growing up watching my late father play billiards, some of my fondest memories are watching him practice with his APA League. Each year, the goal was to win a spot to compete in Las Vegas. APA stands for the American Poolplayers Association and is the world’s largest amateur pool league with more than 250,000 members competing in 8-Ball and 9-Ball leagues throughout the … [Read more...]
City of Orlando Revises Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Process
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Tony Ortiz of District 2 held a media event on June 5 to educate the community and increase awareness about the city’s recently revised Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification process. The event was hosted by SkyBuilders USA, a minority-owned construction company located in downtown Orlando that received its … [Read more...]
Nona Cars4Kids Raises Over 10K for Nemours Children’s Hospital
Nemours Children's Hospital partnered with Central Florida Cars & Coffee to create a fundraising event called Nona Cars4Kids. The event launched on May 20. Every $5 donated toward a participant counted as a vote toward winning the title of 2018’s “Best Ride” award. With 40 participants, $10,238 was raised. “It all goes to the children to support the children at the … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Volcano Bay
Welcome to Family Fridays! This month’s adventure of Van and her man of few words includes a trip to Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park! From the tropical island feel and the relaxing lazy river to the thrilling water slides, Volcano Bay provides just the right amount of thrill and excitement for adrenaline junkies and vacation enthusiasts everywhere. Our day started … [Read more...]
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