On the lighter side of the Nonahood, this is a column about the humorous realities of life in Central Florida. We must choose to laugh and sweat rather than cry and sweat. Sports in Central Florida: Should they exist? What follows is a pain-riddled case study. My first encounter with a sport in Florida was in college, playing soccer in Daytona. I scored a fantastic … [Read more...]
New Town Center Hotel Officially Named — Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Initially announced in 2017, Tavistock Hotel Collection released the official name of the new hotel to be built in the Lake Nona Town Center – Lake Nona Wave Hotel. “The modern hotel will echo the energy of Lake Nona Town Center with its modern, social vibe extending throughout the property,” according to the official press release from Tavistock Development … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Plant for Our Planet!
It’s out with the old and in with the new for our fall vegetable gardens. Fall is the time to clean out any surviving summer vegetable plants that have been baked by the sun and soaked by the rain. Any plants that are still looking good right now are extremely heat-tolerant like Malabar spinach, okra, and winged beans. Hot peppers and eggplants are still hanging in there, too. … [Read more...]
Getting Prepared for the 2019 Hurricane Season
Living in Florida means residents get sunshine and sand pretty much year-round, but living here also comes with the added chance of hurricanes. According to the National Weather Service, hurricane season in Florida begins June 1 and runs until Nov. 30. While this year’s season is predicted to be near-normal, meaning approximately two to four major hurricanes, planning and … [Read more...]
Business Luncheon with Commissioner Jim Gray and OPD Chief Orlando Rolón
Commissioner Gray was elected to the Orlando City Commission on June 1, 2012. He has been a resident of Orlando since 1988. In addition to his role as Commissioner, Jim is President of GrayPointe Capital, a commercial real estate investment and advisory firm headquartered in Orlando. Prior to forming GrayPointe Capital, Jim spent 11 years with Parkway Properties, a publicly … [Read more...]