In honor of the upcoming 245th Marine Corps birthday, November’s Nona Hero is a decorated officer seasoned by 27 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a jack-of-all-trades professional and boat guru who incorporates the spirit of Lake Nona in his work each and every day, and I have the pleasure of calling him my boss. This month, we meet Donald “Don” Long. In 1971, Long, who … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: Rabindranath Tagore, Polymath of India
This is the 16th in a series of articles that celebrate the lives of the Nobel Prize laureates whose names grace the 130+ streets of Laureate Park. These laureates are extraordinary individuals, who through their lifetime achievements have made our daily lives immeasurably richer, often in ways not readily evident. Two accomplished Tagore enthusiasts in India contributed to … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Resident and Company Recognized in Hispanic Heritage Celebration
On Oct. 7, influential members of our Hispanic community were invited to celebrate at a local restaurant for an award ceremony with District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero. The event titled “Tus Raíces Hispanic Heritage Celebration” was held to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. This was the second one hosted by … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: William Beebe, Bathysphere Biologist
This is the 15th in a series of articles that celebrate the lives of the Nobel Prize laureates whose names grace the 130+ streets of Laureate Park. These laureates are extraordinary individuals, who through their lifetime achievements have made our daily lives immeasurably richer, often in ways not readily evident. Oddities abound in our neighborhood. As one example, would … [Read more...]
New M.D. Students Arrive in Medical City as Society Needs Them More Than Ever
Kyle Benkel traded his UCF football jersey for a white coat – even though his new uniform, recognizing him as a physician-in-training, came in a plastic bag instead of a ceremony. Benkel was one of 120 new College of Medicine students who began training this fall at a time dramatically changed by COVID-19. There was no White Coat Ceremony with each student coated in front … [Read more...]
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