Make, Model and Year of Car - 2013 Chevrolet Volt (Premier Trim) In late 2015, I was researching the car as I have a 26-mile, one-way commute to Winter Park. Since our homes in Laureate Park are prewired for a car charger, I was looking for an affordable, practical car that I could charge in my garage, reduce my impact on the environment, and maybe save money. The Chevrolet … [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...]
Lake Nona Impact Forum: Opioid Crisis in the United States
The opioid crisis in the United States involves some of the most staggering epidemic-related statistics we have seen in recent years, including perhaps the most alarming figure that 116 people die from opioid overdose every day. Along with this staggering statistic, other data reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services includes figures regarding the economic … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico (PR) is a tiny island in the Caribbean, measuring 100 miles east to west and 35 miles north to south. In 1898, after the Spanish-American War, under the Treaty of Paris of 1898, Puerto Rico came under the sovereignty of the United States. With the westward expansion of the 19th century, the US established 'incorporated territories' that could and did become … [Read more...]
Family Fridays – November
Fall has officially arrived in the Nonahood, and with the changing of the seasons this November, there are plenty of exciting activities for you and your family to pursue to enjoy the festivities this time of year. Celebration’s 11th Annual Oktoberfest With Falling Leaves Starting Oct. 20 and 21 and running through November, Celebration will host a fall festival that … [Read more...]