So many major Lake Nona projects are underway that it’s time for an update on construction. If you have not yet driven by these projects, it is a must do. History is in the making. Rick Singh, Orange County property appraiser, refers to Lake Nona as “the epicenter of growth that is happening in Central Florida.” Stay tuned as this is only the beginning! Lake Nona Town … [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...]
Nona Growth: Lake Nona Home Builders
This month, we take a dive into who the production builders are in Lake Nona. The term “production” is used to identify high-volume construction allowing only pre-priced and architecturally drawn changes, or options. From time to time, production builders may allow custom requests on a case-by-case basis. When they say no to a custom option, most likely it is due to the … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Gains Brazilian Attention
Floor-length gowns and tuxedos glide through the B Hotel and Spa as guests make their way to the first annual Orlando Real Estate BrazilUSA & Creative Design Gala. It was like a time warp to the Oscars, and Nonahood News was there to be a part of it. Once you checked in, you had your photos taken on a red carpet and backdrop, really tying in the whole Hollywood glamour feel … [Read more...]
An Inspirational Story – The American Dream in Lake Nona
As I enter Planet Smoothie, I notice a sign on the door offering a discount to military, police, and firefighters: “Thank you for your service – we salute you!” I'm there to interview Heidi Bedell, a Lake Nona resident with an inspiring story. Heidi was born in Korea and lived as an orphan in her youngest years. She was transitioned from home to home until she ended up … [Read more...]