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...]
Nona Cycle Saddles up for Tour de Cure (Part One)
“Bicycles are the indicator species of a community, like shellfish in a bay.” - P. Martin Scott As I write this, it is two weeks before Tour de Cure, the cycling event that raises significant funds for American Diabetes Association. As of this writing, 100 riders are signed up to participate as members of Nona Cycle and we are at 65% of our $50,000 fundraising … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Hector Perez
In this recurring special feature, Nonahood News recognizes and honors those everyday heroes who have served or are currently serving our country and making a difference in our community. Those who reside in the Lake Nona and surrounding area are our Nona Heroes. Hector Perez found himself serving in the United States Marine Corps for four years, and his decision to join … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports Founder Pleased at Program’s Success
When Mike Bensey and his family moved to Lake Nona 13 years ago, he’d hoped to enroll his eighth-grade son in youth football where he could play sports and meet new friends in the community. Instead, he spent a year shuttling his son back to their old neighborhood on the east side of Orlando to play football since he wasn’t having any luck finding an organized sports program in … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Army Specialist Kimberly Jones
In this recurring special feature, Nonahood News recognizes and honors those everyday heroes who have served or are currently serving our country and making a difference in our community. Those who reside in the Lake Nona and surrounding area are our Nona Heroes. This month’s hero is Kimberly Jones. She was raised in Saudi Arabia and was the daughter of an Aramco Oil … [Read more...]
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