Dr. Jodi Jakiel, owner and doctor of Active Living Health Center located in the Vista Lakes Shopping Center, treats new patients every day at her state-of-the-art practice. Patients have received such positive results from her integration of chiropractic care, manual therapies, and active rehabilitation that the office has outgrown its current space. In March of next year, Active Living Health Center will be moving into a larger facility located at 8257 Narcoossee Park Drive Suite 516, about a half mile south from the Home Depot and half a mile north from the 528 toll junction. Here the practice... Read more
First off, I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and say I sincerely hope you had a wonderful and safe holiday season. A new year brings new opportunities and challenges and if you’re like me, you’re ready to hit 2012 with full force. But, before we all get a running start on the New Year, I want to inform you about the final decision on redistricting and changes to district lines. Redistricting The Florida Constitution and Orange County Charter require redistricting to occur once every 10 years in response to the new census. On Tuesday, December 6, the Orange County Board of... Read more
My husband Justin and I have always loved the sport of rowing. For as long as I can remember it has been a passion of ours and even though we’re new to the Lake Nona area, we are certainly not new to rowing. With more than 33 years of combined experience, it’s our hope to bring new sporting opportunities to East Orlando and Central Florida while adding to the overall health and activity level of our neighbors. Our rowing team, South Orlando Rowing Association (SORA), has programs for anyone who is passionate or even just interested in learning about rowing. But starting last month,... Read more
The holidays are coming, which means that the holiday events are, too. Instead of attending the same old Christmas parties, why not shake things up this holiday and head to a community event? With parades, carnivals, lights and fireworks, there’s sure to be an event in your neck of the woods that will entice and entertain every member of your family. If you live in Waterford Lakes, pay Santa a visit at Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village at Waterford Lakes Town Center. Santa and other holiday characters will make appearances, as will local musicians. There’s also a full-fledged... Read more
The spirit of the holiday season is all about giving to others, so why not give to those in need? Many charities need donations during the holiday season more than any other time of the year. Toys For Tots, for example, is one charity that has become synonymous with Christmas. The charity collects new, unwrapped toys for children in families who can’t afford to buy gifts. According to Cpl. Anthony Ruggiero, events coordinator for Toys For Tots Orlando, the charity helped more than 27,000 kids and distributed more than 125,000 toys in Central Florida last year. Toys For Tots’ biggest... Read more
