The Nonahood is bustling with talented youth and adolescents who find success in everything from academics to athletics, and often, both. Julia Francis, a 15-year-old junior at Lake Nona High School, is part of an elite group that can balance not only rigorous academics but also challenging sports and community involvement. Julia is currently in the dual-enrollment program … [Read more...]
Local Vet Aces Invictus Games
Invictus is Latin for unconquered. Sharona Young served 14½ years in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. During that time, she was stationed at several different commands. Her first was onboard the USS Bataan in Norfolk, Va. Her last duty station was US AFRICOM in Molesworth, United Kingdom. When Young retired from the Navy, she moved to Orlando and bought a house in the … [Read more...]
Kaká Parts Ways with Orlando City
It’s a name most Orlando residents recognize and one the world of soccer looks up to. An athlete who changed the face of the sport. He brought immediate attention to the new Major League Soccer team in 2015 and was a prime reason for the explosion of support and painted purple city. His number (10) can be found on the backs of hundreds of soccer kits. His name is Ricardo Kaká, … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Takes to the Pitch, XL Soccer Style
Do you call it soccer or fútbol? Either way, start cheering “Vamos!” Lace up your cleats and warm up because XL Soccer World is coming! For those of us soccer fanatics who reside in Lake Nona, we usually take to pick-up games, school teams or Orlando City matches to get our fix. As of early 2019, we won’t have to travel far to take the pitch. XL Soccer is officially coming … [Read more...]
SORA Rowing Impacted by Irma
The local South Orlando Rowing Association (SORA) ", an over 100-member club of middle school, high school, and adult rowers, is working toward coming back together stronger in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. In wake of the hurricane, the team's boatyard and dock in Moss Park were destroyed by the wind and rain, creating a difficult, uphill battle in the effort to rebuild what … [Read more...]
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