Why would ANYONE want to live in Orlando? I've spent most of my life in Florida, and that's what I used to think. The reason? Growing up while watching TV shows giving away the cliche “Fabulous Disney Vacation” in a sunny Orlando, Florida, tourist trap. I thought that's what Orlando was. Someplace people flew or drove to just as a means to visit Mickey. I never wanted to … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Note: No Regrets
Talk about a hot summer! Things are definitely heating up in the Nonahood. The pace of development is quickening and businesses are opening up and being announced left and right. Before the year is out, we’ll be seeing some great new options for dining and entertainment in Lake Nona. Construction is well underway at Nona Adventure Park, which my family and I are lucky to live a … [Read more...]
Two Years of Nonahood News!
February is an important month! In addition to one of the most romantic holidays in the universe, we are also celebrating two very special anniversaries. The first: As of this February edition, Nonahood News is officially two years old! It feels hard to believe that Nonahood News is only two. So many amazing stories and incredible announcements have been packed into the last 24 … [Read more...]
Meet the Press: Elaine Vail, Managing Editor
Elaine Vail is the managing editor here at Nonahood News. She is Nicole and Van’s favorite person ever (sorry, Rhys!). From her incredible kindness and her hysterical laugh to her ability to keep the rest of the staff organized, Elaine always defies expectations and handles every situation with grace and poise. We are incredibly lucky to have her. What brought you to the … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Note: We Love Lake Nona
We didn’t know what to expect when we moved here. We were attracted to the different styles and colors of the homes in Laureate Park, and we loved the floor plan of the model home we chose. There were rumors about many exciting things coming to the area and we liked the schools that our daughter would be assigned to. What we didn’t expect about Lake Nona was how many amazing … [Read more...]