Summer has arrived here in Lake Nona … well, actually, everywhere in the state. The early mornings that Nona Cycle members were found dressed in thermal tights and arm warmers, complaining about the 45-degree temperatures, are a fond, distant memory. Now, we’re longing for shade and a good tailwind to cool us down. Despite the increasing heat and humidity, Florida cyclists are … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle, Charity, and Social Connections
Nona Cycle, Charity, and Social ConnectionsBy Spencer Phelps "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.” Andrew Carnegie Four years ago (2015), several neighbors and I organized the very first Lake Nona Friends and Family team to support the Tour de Cure ride (which raises funds for Diabetes research, ADA) that takes place right here in Lake … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: No Better Time to Ride!
Cycling Your Way Into the Year Resolution res·o·lu·tion noun a firm decision to do or not to do something. synonyms: intention, resolve, decision, intent, aim, aspiration, design, purpose, object, plan As you read this article, we are already into the second month of 2019. So, how are those resolutions working out? Year after year, as the New Year … [Read more...]
Gail Chase Teaches the Art of Philanthropy and Celebrating Families In the Classroom, On the Stage, and in Life
This spring, Lake Nona High School (LNHS) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Mrs. Gail Chase, the LNHS theatre director, has been teaching theater for 21 years. She opened the theater curtain in Lake Nona and has been running a very strong program every year since. Throughout the last 10 years, she has empowered her students to not only succeed in her classroom and on … [Read more...]
Buddy the Elf Pancake Breakfast Charity Fundraiser
Next to Santa, Buddy the Elf is one of the most iconic holiday characters. His passion for people and sweets make him incredibly loveable. So, when Lake Nona High School’s Theatre Department announced that they would be doing Elf the Musical, Jr. as their winter show, it made perfect sense that they would honor this beloved, sugar-obsessed, giant-sized imp’s sweet tooth with a … [Read more...]