Playgrounds in Randal Park will be able to protect kids from the sun after a fundraising effort was able to deliver the money to install new sunshades. The sunshades have already been installed over two playgrounds on Lovett Avenue and one on Gamemaster Avenue, and hopefully they’ll prevent any unwanted trips to the store for aloe vera and encourage more time outside over … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Community Meeting With Commissioner Jim Gray
On Monday, March 19, Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray held a community meeting at the Lakehouse in Laureate Park. Orlando Fire Department, Green Works, Orlando Health, and OUC were present to answer questions. More than 60 residents were in attendance, with standing room only. The meeting gave attendees an opportunity to hear what’s going on in the city. Before … [Read more...]
Nona Growth: Orlando Health Expands to the Lake Nona Area
To meet the needs of Central Florida’s growing Lake Nona area and southeast communities, Orlando Health is building a freestanding emergency room and medical pavilion on a 15-acre campus located at the northeast corner of Dowden Road and Randal Park Boulevard. The first public meeting took place Sept. 18 at Sun Blaze Elementary and was attended by Orlando Health leaders and … [Read more...]
Nona Growth: Randal Park Expands on Remaining Land
Familiar with the green space at the corner of Randal Park and Dowden Road? Well, pretty soon there will no longer be emptiness. Plans for this parcel of land include new townhomes and retail space. The community name will be "Randal Walk,” chosen to ignite the thought that residents will be within walking distance to the proposed neighboring retail center. Because the … [Read more...]