Discussions regarding a library in Lake Nona began in 2005 and are only now close to fruition. The grassroots efforts lobbying and advocating on our behalf start with a small group of seven Lake Nona residents made up of people of all kinds in the community. Recent efforts involving District 1 City Commissioner Jim Gray, the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce, … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Review
Title: The Stolen Marriage Author: Diane Chamberlain Recently, I was looking for another good, quick read for the summer. One of the Orange County Library book clubs had just discussed The Stolen Marriage, so I am taking the opportunity to share it with you. Diane Chamberlain is a New York Times bestselling author of several books, and this one scored 4.23 out of 5 on … [Read more...]
Orange County Libraries to host first Lake Nona Pop-UpOrange County Libraries to host first Lake Nona Pop-Up
Valencia College’s Lake Nona campus will host the Orange County Library System’s (OCLS) pop-up event on Saturday, June 15, which will aim to provide a morning of fun and engagement with the community. “This is mostly an event geared towards families,” said Erin Sullivan, the OCLS’s Public Relations Administrator. “We want to get them engaged with the library and get the temp … [Read more...]
School Updates: Laureate Park Elementary
The month was another busy one at Laureate Park Elementary. We competed, celebrated, inducted, introduced, and dedicated. Our Longhorn students were busy competing in a variety of challenges this month: STEM challenge, spelling bee, and Level 1 Oration Contest. Three of our students represented Laureate Park Elementary at the Southeast Learning Community STEM … [Read more...]
Exploring Climate Change: Tales of an Ecotourist
Crossing the far corners of the globe, Tales of an Ecotourist showcases travel, from the hot and humid Amazon jungle to the frozen but dry Antarctic, as a simple yet spellbinding lens to better understand the complex issue of climate change. Mike Gunter Jr. is the author of Tales of an Ecotourist and Chair of the Political Science department and Director of International … [Read more...]