Who Needs a Driver? Autonomous Shuttles are in! Two new autonomous public transportation shuttles were introduced for public use in Lake Nona on Wednesday, the first of its kind in the Orlando area. Beep, the autonomous vehicle company based out of Central Florida, will operate the buses as part of its Move Nona program, which aims to provide those in Lake Nona “a … [Read more...]
Felicity Mae Know
In this monthly column, Felicity offers advice in response to questions from readers according to the month's subject theme. September’s theme is “Relationships: Romantic, Professional, Friendly, and Familial.” Q: When fighting with your significant other, what is the best way to resolve conflict? – Anonymous A: Every relationship is different. For some people, … [Read more...]
STEM Focus: A Changing of the Guard
On March 9, UCF selected its fifth president, Dr. Dale Whittaker, its current provost. The selection process was an open and transparent procedure, and the the candidates were extremely competitive. At the end of the day, Dr. Whittaker was selected and will take over as the next president mid-summer. As provost, Dr. Whittaker oversaw the hiring of more than 200 additional, new … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Impact Forum | Introduction: Discovering the Future of Health and Wellness
From Feb. 28-March 4, the Lake Nona Impact Forum had all eyes on Lake Nona with some of the biggest names in health and wellness, including Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent at CNN; Dr. Mehmet Oz of the Dr. Oz show; and Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States. This event highlighted some of the successful work and projects of local Lake … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Impact Forum: A Call to Health
Lake Nona currently seems to be one of the most prominent power players when it comes to health and wellness. From the diversity of restaurant and food offerings in the community to the endless stream of outdoor activities and fitness centers housed throughout the Lake Nona area, there is no shortage of ways to remain fit and active while living here. The Lake Nona Impact … [Read more...]