Come watch a live episode with Rey & BB8 on a forested set imagined as Takodana. Meet and take pictures after! About the Event The Facebook Live Series, SPECTACLE, will be hosting its Season 2's second episode "Rey & BB8 on Takodana". The community is invited to watch how professionals create a Star Wars scene in our own city (specifically the forest of … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Mileina Cruz-Pabon
Small but mighty 11-year-old Mileina Cruz-Pabon is one tough cookie. This little girl has handled Turner syndrome (TS) like a champ, and having been through medical stress so young hasn’t hindered her sunny disposition one bit. Mileina was diagnosed with Turner syndrome one year ago. Her mom, Michele, grew concerned over Mileina’s seemingly stunted growth at age eight. She … [Read more...]
The Artist: Creating Things That Didn’t Exist Before
Our September artist of the month is none other than Matthew Gonzalez, an up-and-coming mix-media artist and Lake Nona native. Gonzalez’s signature style is dark and alluring, showcased beautifully in works like “Dark Side of the Moon,” “Daydream” and “Fade.” Ever inspired by many arts, Gonzalez has also reimagined films that hit very close to home, like Interstellar, the Harry … [Read more...]
Premiere Fundraiser for JESSICA FRITURAS CATERING
NO TICKETS NEEDED TO ATTEND. RSVP REQUIRED TO MANAGE ROOM CAPACITY. On June 13, 2021, Jessica, owner & creator of Jessica Frituras Catering, was on her way to debut her new food trailer at Nona Adventure Park as one of the vendors for the event. While on her way to the park, a reckless driver cut her off in her lane, which caused Jessica and her family to swerve on the … [Read more...]
The Artist: The Fairy Queen
Six-year-old Isabella Smith feels a calling to model, and nothing can hold her back when she has the support of her parents, James and Noemi, and the help of the brilliant Bozanich Photography. See how she became the Fairy Queen in the interview with Nonahood News below. Nonahood News: Can you tell me a little bit about Isabella Smith? James and Noemi Smith: … [Read more...]