The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF) are receiving $21,000 in appliance donations from Conn’s HomePlus philanthropic sector called Conn’s Cares. The three locations across Central Florida, which include the Lake Nona Ronald McDonald House near Nemours Children’s Hospital, received six washer and dryer pairs, three stoves, three dishwashers, … [Read more...]
Library Board Votes to Work With the City and County on Branches in Lake Nona Area and Horizon West
Local residents are closer than ever to having a public library in the Lake Nona area. On Thursday, July 8, the Orange County Library System (OCLS) Board of Trustees voted unanimously “to direct staff to pursue working with Orange County and the City of Orlando for libraries at both locations: Horizon West and Lake Nona.” The board took this action after hearing a joint … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: Angus Deaton, Disentangler of Data
This is the 22nd 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 apparent. The author wishes to thank his lifelong friend Stephen … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: Wilhelm Roentgen, Inventor of the … Roentgen
This is the 23rd in a series of articles that celebrates 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 apparent. Standing on a sidewalk on a bright December morning in … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: César Milstein, Manufacturer of Monoclonal Antibodies
This is the 21st 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 apparent. The author wishes to thank Dr. Otto Phanstiel, professor of … [Read more...]
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