Just a few minutes away from Narcoossee Road lies a little slice of magic, and I don’t mean Disney World. Down a little tree-lined road is a quiet, serene five-acre ranch that is home to over a dozen highly trained and extremely well-behaved dogs on their way to providing a lifetime of service and emotional assistance to veterans and individuals with various disabilities. … [Read more...]
Most Recent Lake Nona News
Loving Father and Husband, also an Award Winning Artist
Cultural talent exists everywhere. Sure, cities such as New Orleans, New York and San Francisco are flowing wells of endless culture and unique personalities. But beneath the surface so are many other cities and communities like Lake Nona. Orlando, and more specifically The Nonahood is filled with amazingly talented individuals whose cultural abilities are as remarkable as … [Read more...]
Hospitalized children find comfort through play and art therapy
The residents of Southeast Orlando by now know the focus of Nemours Children’s Hospital is to provide expert pediatric healthcare to families in Central Florida. But other than the patients and their families, does anyone ever really stop to wonder what makes Nemours distinctive? What actually goes into pediatric care? What makes specializing in the care of a child different … [Read more...]
Nonahood Interview: Emily Copeland-Durham
The Nonahood is filled with very unique, accomplished, interesting and heroic people. Each month, we will sit down with one of these people and interview them. This month, we had the honor of speaking with Emily Copeland-Durham. She was a professional wakeboarder for 16 years, won four ESPN X Games Medals, and much more. What do you enjoy most about living in our … [Read more...]
Skateboarding Photographer Captures Nature’s Beauty
There is so much beauty and talent in the Nonahood. Each month, we will uncover the art and artists surrounding us. This month, I grabbed my skateboard and went for a ride so I could follow behind Michael St. Claire while he captures nature’s beauty. Many Lake Nonians have an evening ritual. Some meet their friends at the Nona Tap Room or Nona Blue for a happy hour drink (or … [Read more...]