By now I thought we would be speaking about COVID in the past tense. “That 2020 was quite the year, but it’s great to be on the other side of it.” Nope. We are stuck in a timey-wimey pandemic vortex that continues to suck the life out of everything. Entire factories are shut down; ships are stuck off the coast of California; there are outrageous supply chain issues; and now … [Read more...]
$1.2 Billion Expansion Planned for Osceola County’s NeoCity
Osceola County continues to develop their vision for their high-tech community, NeoCity. Per an agreement approved on Sept. 20, the innovative area will have its town center designed by South Korean tech giant Young-hwa Song, founder and CEO of DS Semicon and its US affiliate, DSUS LLC. Song will give Osceola County $14.1 million for the 25 acres of land and launch their … [Read more...]
Youth Sports: Let’s Not Forget – Kids Must Do Kid Stuff
I have three boys. Three athletes, three soccer players, and most importantly … three kids. I played soccer my entire life. In my college days playing at UCF, I came to realize that it was okay to NOT play competitive sports. I learned playing at a competitive level wasn’t the end all be all in my life. I grew to understand it was more important to build healthy habits, … [Read more...]
Education Spotlight: Creative Inspiration Journey School of St. Cloud
Reggio-Inspired Gifted Learning for All The residents of Lake Nona are proud of their reputation of being forward-thinking, innovative, and viewing the world “outside of the box.” Therefore, it’s no surprise that many parents of pre-K through fifth-grade students will be making the 30-minute drive to our neighboring town of St. Cloud this fall so that their children can … [Read more...]
Community Based Care of Central Florida Seeks Food, Gift Donations for Children and Families
Community Based Care of Central Florida (CBCCF), a local organization that specializes in child welfare services in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, would like to provide 75 families in its tri-county service area with Thanksgiving dinners. The organization hopes to spread the spirit of giving and is asking the community to donate food and gifts. “The holidays are … [Read more...]