This is a story about a community that takes pride in coming together. One where residents connect via networking groups, youth sports, running clubs, local bars, neighborhood groups and even social media. On Dec. 7, 2018, Carolina Misle-Olivier posted on the Narcoossee News Network, a local Facebook group of more than 9,000 members. She reached out to … [Read more...]
Nona Growth: Lake Nona Construction Project Update, Part Two
2019 brings us closer to the completion of quite a few major projects. This article is a follow-up to the Behind the Scene update published in May 2018. You can view that article online by going here: nonahoodnews.com/behind-scene-lake-nona-construction-projects-update. We closed 2018 with the opening of a new Holiday Inn hotel, Lowes, Park Pizza & Brewing … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: ‘Old’ Lake Nona – What Was Life Like?
Before we share stories of “old” Nona, we should pay homage to the first settlers who called Narcoossee home. Much of what we know today as Lake Nona began in Narcoossee/St. Cloud. In the early 19th century, settlers were drawn here looking for opportunities in the warm climate of Florida. Road names such as Tyson, Tindall, Jones, Jack Brack, Runnymede, Thompkins … … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Nona Adventure Park
Nona Adventure Park is almost complete! Scheduled to open in February, get ready for all-day fun with the ultimate water sports complex located right here in Lake Nona! Featuring a floating aqua park, cable park for wakeboarding/water skiing, climbing tower and ropes course, stocked pro shop, and convenient bistro, the park will have something for all ages. Perhaps you’ll even … [Read more...]
Nona Growth: Boxi Park
In keeping with Lake Nona’s zest for innovation, Tavistock Restaurant Collection has a new first-of-its-kind project in the works. Set to open in December, Boxi Park is quickly coming together, just south of SR 417 on Lake Nona Boulevard. Location, purpose and sustainability make this new concept one to watch. So, how did Tavistock come up with the idea for the first … [Read more...]