If anyone wanted to know who District 4’s county commissioner, Jennifer Thompson, would put in office to succeed her, it would be Susan Makowski. “I’ve been with Thompson for seven years. I know why something was approved, and I know why it wasn't approved,” Susan firmly claims. Standing by Thompson’s side for both of her terms as commissioner, she too has built relationships … [Read more...]
Most Recent Lake Nona News
UF Raises Funds for Breast Cancer
On Oct. 24, the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in Lake Nona held its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Students spoke about the risks and signs of breast cancer, the importance of breast self-exams, how to find more information for those who seek assistance and much more. Dr. C. David Smith, a family physician, spoke about specific cases he has seen in … [Read more...]
An Angel Tree at the VA
On Nov. 3, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake Nona will host its first ever Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is meant to support veterans and their families throughout the season of giving, and the Lake Baldwin location also will be included in the local Angel Tree. The Viera and Daytona locations also will be participating for the first time. Adelina Sowell, the chief of … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Mormons Help in Hurricane Clean-up
Members of the Lake Nona Congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints traveled to South Florida on Sept. 17 as “Mormon Helping Hands.” They donned their iconic bright yellow t-shirts to help the people of Immokalee, a small farming community about 30 miles southeast of Fort Myers. The group of 20 adults and teens used chainsaws to cut up fallen trees and haul … [Read more...]
Seed Packing Event Follow Up
This fall, Lake Nona folks came together with one common goal: to pack seeds for impoverished communities in Africa. Pioneers (https://www.pioneers.org/), across from Walmart on Narcoossee Road, hosted the event alongside local sponsors University Presbyterian Lake Nona (https://upc-lakenona.com/), and Cru https://www.cru.org/communities/ministries/gain.html). At the event, … [Read more...]
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