The International Exchange Program is an incredible opportunity for students to come and be a part of your family. It is an extremely valuable time for both sides. Hosting a child is an educational and cultural experience for the whole family. The list includes students from Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Belgium, Amsterdam and Japan, to name a few. Paula Coll, certified … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Amazon Fulfillment Center
On Friday, April 12, local elected officials and community leaders were invited for a special grand opening ceremony and tour of the newest Amazon Robotics fulfillment center in Lake Nona. This event was the first time the community saw the inside of the new facility. Since opening in August 2018, the over 850,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Orlando has hired more … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Community Meeting With Commissioner Jim Gray
On Monday, March 19, Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray held a community meeting at the Lakehouse in Laureate Park. Orlando Fire Department, Green Works, Orlando Health, and OUC were present to answer questions. More than 60 residents were in attendance, with standing room only. The meeting gave attendees an opportunity to hear what’s going on in the city. Before … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Florencio Rodriguez, Owner of Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
When we hear of a new restaurant coming to the Lake Nona area, the first thing that comes to mind is, “What major chain is coming?” Not the case for Don Julio. Scheduled to open in late 2019, owner Florencio Rodriguez is excited for their expansion to Lake Nona. Yes, it’s a chain; no it’s not a corporate one. Don Julio is an authentic Mexican restaurant with … [Read more...]
Nona Growth: Lake Nona Construction Project Update, Part Two
2019 brings us closer to the completion of quite a few major projects. This article is a follow-up to the Behind the Scene update published in May 2018. You can view that article online by going here: nonahoodnews.com/behind-scene-lake-nona-construction-projects-update. We closed 2018 with the opening of a new Holiday Inn hotel, Lowes, Park Pizza & Brewing … [Read more...]