Based on the Rat Pack film from 1960, the Ocean’s franchise began in 2001 with George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt as the stars of the heist trilogy. On June 5 this year, exactly 11 years after the release of Ocean’s Thirteen, the all-female cast spinoff directed by Gary Ross, Ocean’s 8, hit the theaters. The powerhouse cast includes Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne … [Read more...]
Nona Alumni: Aaron Virgilio
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...]
NonaVentures: Paragliding in Colombia
We all have that one friend who is a die-hard adrenaline junkie who loves to discover their next greatest adventure. That friend is me… This feature is all about uncovering Lake Nona and Orlando’s greatest activities, especially if you enjoy living life on the edge! It was Sunday, March 25, and Andrew and I were on a new continent. We were in Colombia, South America, for … [Read more...]
Business Culture: Five Essentials of a Winning Culture
By now, you have noticed that the Lake Nona business community is growing at a rapid rate. We have great businesses moving in every month. In this high-growth environment and ever-changing workforce amidst (sometimes daily) changes in technology, the one thing that can and must remain constant in a successful organization is a healthy winning culture. Organizations are … [Read more...]
Nona Motors Ride of the Month: Brent Healy’s 2013 Chevrolet Volt
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...]