This month’s Nona Your Neighbor subject is Mr. Daniel Mancini, more commonly known as Danny or Uncle Danny. Danny was brought to our attention through an incredibly thoughtful Facebook post, detailing this compassionate Lake Nona resident’s dedication toward keeping Laureate Park clean. You’ll never see Danny without a trash bag in hand as he walks through Laureate Park, … [Read more...]
Fourth Annual Laureate Park Cornhole Tournament
The weekend calls for good times and brings people together, and Cornhole brings all sorts of people together, sometimes even a whole community. Traditionally played as a tailgating game or at the beach or a barbeque, Cornhole is a great way to pass time and have fun. And it was in that spirit that the fourth annual Laureate Park Cornhole Tournament took place on Saturday, … [Read more...]
Iron Pigs Against Pediatric Cancer Motorcycle Ride
Nemours Children’s Hospital has partnered with The Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club over the last 5 years to host the annual Iron Pigs Against Pediatric Cancer Motorcycle Ride. The proceeds from the event benefit the cancer programs and services at Nemours Children’s Hospital. In total, over $56,000 has been raised by the Iron Pigs and this event to help support children fighting … [Read more...]
Back to Basics: Sweet Dreams and Green Queens
Welcome to Back to Basics, where we classy ladies try to establish just how basic one can be in the Orlando area. Each month, we’ll be taking on a new theme, and we’ll be searching for the best in basic trends. We’ve all heard some of the most recent popular foodie trends – charcoal, galaxy and unicorn – as well as familiar classics such as pumpkin spice and peppermint. We hope … [Read more...]
March Marks One of the Busiest Months of the Spring at the USTA National Campus
Most notably in March, the USTA Pro Circuit returns to the courts in Lake Nona with a $15,000 women’s event. This will be the second USTA Pro Circuit event held at the USTA National Campus, as a $25,000 women’s event was held in January. The USTA Pro Circuit, the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world, is the pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition for … [Read more...]