My father’s grandparents arrived from Ireland in 1849 and 1852 aboard famine ships. They settled in the coal mining regions of Northeastern Pennsylvania. My father, at age 27, was a third-generation coal miner when he entered the U.S. Army in July 1918. He was sent to Camp Lee in Virginia for basic training. In the fall of 1918, he sailed to Europe aboard a troop ship. This was … [Read more...]
Most Recent Lake Nona News
Phase 2 of Reopening Florida Unwrapped
Governor Ron DeSantis initiated the second phase to reopen Florida on June 3 and set the phase to officially begin on June 5. Of the state’s 67 counties, all but Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach will move forward to Phase 2 of the coronavirus recovery plan, which was first outlined and implemented over one month ago. As stated by Gov. DeSantis during his June 3 press … [Read more...]
Tour De Cure Goes Virtual This Year
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual race for diabetes, Tour De Cure, will be going virtual on June 13. The American Diabetes Association will host the event via Facebook livestream starting with an opening ceremony at 8 a.m. and ending with a post-event program at 11 a.m. Registration for the run, walk or bike event for all ages is now … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Lake Nona: Get to Know Ashley Torres, Owner of Veg’n Out
New grab-and-go concept coming to Lake Nona’s Pixon building this summer. A businesswoman turned business owner, Ashley Torres is a healthy living advocate. Her new one-of-a-kind concept for holistic living, Veg’n Out, is getting ready to open in Lake Nona this July. With an abundant menu of smoothies and smoothie bowls, juices, overnight oats, salads, and soups, Veg’n … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Resident Don Conemac Invents a Device to Clean Medical Masks
Throughout the nationwide shortage of masks for medical professionals, causing some to unsafely continue to reuse paper masks, Lake Nona resident Don Conemac saw an opportunity to help. Conemac, 66, worked for over 30 years in engineering for both the military and private sectors. After learning about the dire need for medical supplies from some friends working at … [Read more...]
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