I have three boys. Three athletes, three soccer players, and most importantly … three kids. I played soccer my entire life. In my college days playing at UCF, I came to realize that it was okay to NOT play competitive sports. I learned playing at a competitive level wasn’t the end all be all in my life. I grew to understand it was more important to build healthy habits, … [Read more...]
Education Spotlight: Creative Inspiration Journey School of St. Cloud
Reggio-Inspired Gifted Learning for All The residents of Lake Nona are proud of their reputation of being forward-thinking, innovative, and viewing the world “outside of the box.” Therefore, it’s no surprise that many parents of pre-K through fifth-grade students will be making the 30-minute drive to our neighboring town of St. Cloud this fall so that their children can … [Read more...]
Community Based Care of Central Florida Seeks Food, Gift Donations for Children and Families
Community Based Care of Central Florida (CBCCF), a local organization that specializes in child welfare services in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, would like to provide 75 families in its tri-county service area with Thanksgiving dinners. The organization hopes to spread the spirit of giving and is asking the community to donate food and gifts. “The holidays are … [Read more...]
Lake Nona High School PTSA Helps to ‘End the Silence’
The teen years are hard for so many students and their families. As parents, we wonder what is normal behavior or if there is something else going on. Are they just typical teens or are they suffering from things like depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, etc.? Are there signs to look for? How do we reconnect and talk with our kids? On Sept. 25, the Lake Nona … [Read more...]
Orlando City Soccer Club Announces New Training Facility, Not Lake Nona
With the recent boom of construction and development taking place in the blink of an eye here in Lake Nona, residents usually know what to expect and what’s coming to the Nonahood. However, a recent turn of events has caused a change in plans for a major announcement that took place in January 2016. The original plan consisted of a new 23-acre training facility for Orlando … [Read more...]