Update on the Osceola Parkway Extension Issue
On July 15th at the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting, one of the main topics of discussion was the ongoing debate about the possible extension of Osceola Parkway. During this...
View ArticleKeeping Kids Busy in East Orlando
School is out for summer and children are home to play. Here are some fun ideas to do with your kids during the week: Sundays: Put on your bathing suits and cool off with a little water. If you don’t...
View ArticleAvalon Park Recognized for Community Safety, Public Invited to Celebrate at...
Avalon Park recently received recognition for Excellence in Community Building Projects which promote community safety at the 2014 Florida Neighborhoods Conference.The event was attended by more than...
View ArticleLake Nona Residents Can Meet Candidates for School Board District 2...
Orange County School Board District 2 candidates, Daryl Flynn and Phil Stump will be at the Lake Nona YMCA on Monday, August 11to meet with Lake Nona residents. The town hall style event was organized...
View ArticleLake Nona Middle School to Host Official Monopoloy® Game Tournament
Lake Nona Middle School PTSA along with NONA SCIENCE will host a local MONOPOLY® Game Tournament on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 9:00am until 5:00pm at Lake Nona Middle School. Proceeds from the...
View ArticleDo You Manage Stress or Does Stress Manage You?
What’s funny about the concept of stress is, often, we truly perceive that stress “happens to us.” On the contrary, would you believe that stress is in fact, for the most part, a manifestation we...
View ArticleAvalon Park National Night Out Was a Huge Success
Over 600 community members came out to National Night Out where the Avalon Park Home Owner’s Association was recognized by Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and Orange County Commissioner Jennifer...
View ArticlePrimary Elections – Early Voting Now Underway
Early voting is underway for the 2014 Primary Election. If you’re not voting early, you can cast your ballot on Tuesday, August 26. The resources below list everything you need to be prepared to vote:...
View ArticleAvalon Elementary School Students Score Perfect on FCAT
The hard work of students at Avalon Elementary School clearly showed in the 2014 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests (FCAT). Overall, nine students scored perfect on the reading assessment, 25...
View ArticleHealth Screenings and Wellness at Center of Mayor’s Health Summit
In an effort to promote healthy living in Orange County, Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently held the 2014 Mayor’s Health Summit, which offered citizens free health screenings and information sessions at the...
View ArticleNew School Year Kicks Off in East Orlando
The 2014-2015 school year is now in full swing in East Orlando. The school year started off well and most of the problems have worked themselves out. “Overall the first week of District 2 schools was a...
View ArticleElectorate Turnout is at a Historic Low in Orange County
Of the 715,000 registered voters in Orange County, only 6 percent have turned out for early voting this week. Approximately 1,500 votes have been cast each day since early voting opened. Early voting...
View ArticleNew Assisted Living Community Comes to Avalon Park
According to The Florida Legislature Office of Economic and Demographic Research, population growth is forecast to grow to 4.8 million between 2010 and 2030. Of that growth, Florida’s population of...
View ArticleResults of the 2014 Primary Elections
The results are in. Two East Orlando candidates will return to office after securing re-election. Avalon Park resident Jennifer Thompson reclaims her position as County Commissioner for District 4 with...
View ArticleImportant Safety Reminders During School Arrival and Dismissal in East Orlando
We are now in the second week of school in Orange County Public Schools. As many of us continue to make adjustments in our routine, it is important to remind everyone to take caution when traveling...
View ArticleA Night of Remembrance: UCF Students Gather to Remember a Fellow Knight
At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, students and concerned citizens began gathering at UCF’s Reflection Pond directly across from Millican Hall to honor and pay their respects to murdered...
View ArticleNew Resort Coming to Orlando
Minto Communities, an international real estate development company and builder of award-winning homes and communities throughout North America, has acquired a 200+-acre property located just five...
View ArticleLake Nona Institute Receives National Wellness Leadership Award From Leading...
Lake Nona Institute, the non-profit, community organization focused on driving meaningful innovation to impact communities, is honored to announce that it has been recognized with the prestigious...
View ArticleSeptember 11: A Day of Remembrance, Reflection and Resolve
On 9/6/14, the Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club, Station 10 held their 6th Annual September 11th Memorial Event. More than 200 participants gathered at the Hitching Post on Chuluota Road in Seminole...
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