Rachel Callender, a second-year UF College of Pharmacy student. Courtesy of the UF College of Pharmacy Rachel Callender wants to be an advocate for her family’s healthcare. As a mother of four young children and a caregiver for her mother, who recently suffered a series of strokes, Callender was drawn to the pharmacy profession for personal reasons. “I want to be able to … [Read more...]
PINKTOBER: Expand Awareness Beyond the Pink
Grateful for Pink Support There is no price you can put on the advocacy, education and funds raised for research that come along with the Pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness! Ample numbers of businesses, sports teams, families, schools and stores all contribute by going PINK in their own unique ways for the cause, also known as PINKtober. Going PINK signifies … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Treat Your Lawn and Garden to a Fruity Makeover
It’s easier than you think to add some fruit and color to your yard. There are many options for fresh fruit from the convenience of your own home. Just think about the next time you want to make lemonade and going out back to pick the lemons with your kids. Then the next time you entertain, you can tell your friends the mint and lime in the mojitos are all home-grown. Not only … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Is Your Summer Vegetable Garden a Producer or a Pest?
How in the world does a summer vegetable garden in the Orlando heat become a producer? Well, you just need to know your climate and plant-heat-tolerant, pest-resistant summer varieties of vegetables. In zone 9b, I like to focus on many Asian varieties of vegetable plants that thrive in similar scorching environments. It can be a little intimidating to try new things when it’s … [Read more...]
Nona Alumni: Brittany Reeser
In this recurring monthly special, Nonahood News will be featuring those who’ve graduated from Lake Nona High School and will recognize the achievements they’ve made since. Some will have been a part of the first graduating class. Others might have graduated a few years later. Few have stayed in the Lake Nona area, and many have explored the world or are still doing so. Let’s … [Read more...]