Is giving back to the community selfless if it makes you feel good? Who cares? Who said that you can’t give and feel good at the same time? The consequences of giving, being selfless and putting “we” before “me” will come back and bite you in the places you like to be bitten. It’s karma, she is not always a … meanie! If you have the itch to volunteer but haven’t done it yet, … [Read more...]
Nicolo and Maria Celebrated Their 22nd Wedding Anniversary on Sept. 21
I would like to wish my husband, Tony, a blessed wedding anniversary of 22 years. Although we’ve been married 22 years, we’ve been together for a quarter of a century! My best friend, my high school sweetheart and forever my love! Here is to another three-quarters of a century to come! Love you always and forever, Mely Do you have a birth announcement, wedding or … [Read more...]
How We Got Here: The Varro Family
So many of us here in Lake Nona come from different places and have different stories of how we wound up in the Nonahood. No two stories are the same, with each comprised of individuals making the choice to pick up and move from another part of Florida, another state, or even another country. This is How We Got Here, telling stories one at a time of how different families from … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Women’s Cycling 101
With cycling growing worldwide and being encouraged by all sorts of health professionals, knowing where to start can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re a girl! Its benefits are innumerable, and it leads to an indisputable improvement in your overall health, mood and social life. So, here are some pointers as to where to start this amazing new lifestyle (from girl to … [Read more...]
Meet the Press: Marnie Brophy
Marnie Brophy is the Nonahood News layout guru who dabbles in graphic design. She’s originally from Venezuela and moved to the Chicago area in 2000. Five years later, she moved to Orlando. Rapid Fire Questions: Extrovert or Introvert? Ambivert, lately leaning more toward introvert. Indoors or Outdoors? Outdoors for sure; my favorite place is the beach. Sun or Snow? Sun! … [Read more...]