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...]
Nonahood News Grateful Giveaway 2017
We're grateful to be a part of Lake Nona community! This November, we decided to give something back to the community - each day we'll be giving away gift cards for local restaurants along with some other treats! Enter the giveaway by joining our email newsletter, the Weekly Press, which shares news, local deals, and job openings in the Lake Nona area. Winners will be … [Read more...]
Florida Families Impacted by Irma Offered Free Telemedicine via Nemours
Families who need to access healthcare during and after Hurricane Irma now have free access to Nemours’ board certified pediatricians through a smartphone, tablet or the internet. Nemours CareConnect began to offer the complimentary visits to families anywhere in the state on Friday afternoon. "Children do not wait for the storm to pass and the roads to clear to get sick, it … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Safety Tips
According to current forecasts, Hurricane Irma is projected to hit the Central Florida area on Monday, September 11th, at 2am. The storm is likely to hit as a Category 3 storm, with winds reaching up to 120mph, though Wednesday and Thursday, the storm is expected to slam the Caribbean as a Category 4 or 5; the highest category for a hurricane. ABC News reports that that … [Read more...]