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Speer Park sport courts under construction; Commission approves new playground equipment

OAKLAND, FL — As part of an ongoing initiative to reinvigorate Speer Park – which includes new playgrounds, and a pavilion – work began this week to replace the tennis court and construct a new pickleball court. The work is expected to last for about three weeks before the courts…

Florida: Let’s Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get Back to Work

From Pat Geraghty, President & CEO, GuideWell/Florida Blue The public health and economic challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic continue to test our state’s resilience. Over the next several months, it remains critical that we continue to mask up, social distance and observe the protocols that can keep one…

Prize of up to $5,000 awaits the winner of the inaugural Lake Apopka Fish Challenge

FOLA has partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to tag 500 fish in Lake Apopka, including largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. One largemouth bass – nicknamed “Jim Thomas” after FOLA’s founder – carries a unique tag. The angler who catches “Jim Thomas” and returns the tag to…

First Coffee with the Town Manager to be held in 2021

OAKLAND, FL — BYOC (bring your own coffee) to the first Coffee with the Town Manager of 2021 on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation to learn more about Town news, services and programs,…

Robert Agrusa Named President and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association

Orlando, Fla. (January 5, 2020): The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) has announced the appointment of Robert Agrusa as its new President and CEO, effective February 2021. CFHLA is one of Central Florida’s largest and most influential trade groups with a membership that includes nearly 80% of the…

West Orange Chamber of Commerce installs 2021 leadership at End of the Year Event

West Orange County, FL | December 16, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) installed its 2021 Chairwoman at the “2020 It’s a Wrap” event, hosted by City of Ocoee on December 11 at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center. Deborah Rios-Barnes, Market Development Manager at CenturyLink and 2020 WOCC…

Chairwoman’s Article December 2020

Well, 2020 is finally coming to a close. This year has been like no other and definitely not what I, or the world had planned. I thought that I would be attending fun events such as Big Orange Awards, Best Fest and numerous Business After Hours right by Stina’s side. …

Valencia College Selects Dr. Kathleen Plinske as Its 5th President

In a special meeting held on December 18, Valencia College trustees selected Dr. Kathleen Plinske to become the college’s fifth president. Plinske currently serves as the executive vice president and provost of Valencia College, as well as the campus president of the Osceola, Lake Nona and Poinciana campuses. Plinske emerged…

West Orange Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Leaders at Final Event of the Year

On Friday, December 11, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) hosted the final event of the year, “It’s A Wrap 2020”. The event was held at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center and was sponsored by Premier Sponsor Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital. Other sponsors included Duke Energy, Fifth Third…

Fiserv Helping You Get Back2Business

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions is giving back to help small businesses get back to business with a program focused on helping to jump-start minority-owned small businesses in hard-hit communities. The Back2Business program will now offer $10,000 grants to small,…

The Power of Plasma

If you know someone who is recovering or has recently recovered from COVID-19, their plasma could help others who are suffering. Please share this information and encourage them to donate plasma. The Fight Is In Us is a national coalition that helps people who have recently recovered from COVID-19 become heroes by donating blood plasma.

Nemours Children’s Hospital Earns 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Orlando, Fla. (December 8, 2020) – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Nemours Children’s Hospital was named a Top Children’s Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. This is the fourth time the hospital, which just marked its eighth year, has made the list. Announced today, the…