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Editor Samia Solh

Half way through the summer and I am already reminding myself to savor it before we blink and we are talking about Halloween costumes. I have gotten to know so many people in this community over the 10 years I have lived in Lake Nona and I know that we all lead such accomplished and fast paced lives. While at the beach the other day with my two boys, I thought of sharing the importance of digging your bare feet into the ground and “grounding” yourself. A little google research can tell you what the benefits are. Like, decreased inflammation and pain in your body.

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Although a day at the beach with a 5 and a 2 year old is not a relaxing time at all, I did find time to ground myself and release any toxic energy that had seeped into my body over the last few weeks. As we maintain our external image we should not neglect our insides.

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CONTENTS

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1 Welcome

LIFESTYLE

ON THE SCENE

COVER STORY

10 Bookworms' Corner

Book Reviews: Study Hall of

20 Hydration Squad

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How Orlando Health is Caring for Lake Nona

By Orlando Health

Cover Story

Lake Nona Wave Hotel

22 Fairytale Adventure 24 Pineapple Festival 24 Strawberry Full Moon

By Samantha Montgomery

By Chaymaa El Haroui

8 Brain Surgery Breakthrough

By Dania Boustany 9

By Samantha Montgomery

22 Rock'n Tacos

12 Summertime

Wine Spritzers

HOT TOPICS 6

Justice by Derek Fridolfs and

Martha Stewart's Very Good Things by the editors of

Martha Stewart Living

HEALTH & WELLNESS 14 Stay Hydrated with

IV Vitamin Therapy

The Hydration Squad

Labor of Love

By Dania Boustany

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ON THE COVER

By Maxine Sudarma

NONA EATS 16 P.F. Chang's Lake Nona Coming soon

By Chaymaa El Haroui 17 Welcome to LIME Fresh

Mexican Grill Family

Meet the new general

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By Dania Boustany

18 Local Sweet Spots

Our top 3 picks for dessert

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Orlando Health Emergency Room Randal Park Photo courtesy Orlando Health

NOW OPEN

EMERGENCY CARE

CLOSE TO HOME. Anyone can find themselves needing emergency care at a moment’s notice. Opening soon in your community is Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park, a 24-hour state-of-the-art ER. With the experience and expertise to treat any medical need – from pediatric emergencies, to stroke and cardiac issues – our board-certified physicians and expertly trained clinical team are close to home and ready to safely care for you. We have 13 convenient locations throughout Central Florida, so should you need us, trust you’ll be treated in the safest environment possible.

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A service of Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.

This is not an urgent care. Its services are billed at emergency department rates.

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“Consumers tell us they want convenient access to healthcare services so it’s easier to take care of themselves and their families,” says Greg Ohe, Orlando Health’s senior vice president for ambulatory services.

One key component of Orlando Health’s commitment is to increase and enhance access to quality emergency care by placing a full-service, stand-alone Emergency Room (ER) further into the communities it serves. Opening its doors on June 7, 2021, the Orlando Health Emergency Room – Randal Park, located at 10155 Dowden Rd.,

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offers close, convenient emergency care to those who call Lake Nona home, while delivering the same level of care and services as a hospital-campus ER. Having this close-to-home ER brings peace of mind knowing that emergency care is nearby when it’s needed — and removing the stress and delay in care that may occur when having to travel longer distances on congested Central Florida roadways.

The Orlando Health Emergency Room – Randal Park is the first phase of a new Orlando Health medical campus in Lake Nona. Situated on a 15-acre site at the corner of Dowden Road and Randal Park Boulevard, the 42,000-square-foot ER offers 24/7 adult and pediatric emergency care with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and an expertly skilled clinical team.

Nurses are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, with advanced

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ake Nona’s innovative and connected live, work and play opportunities have made it the fastest-growing community in Orlando. As the Lake Nona area continues to grow, Orlando Health is committed to aligning its services to meet the also-growing healthcare needs of the region.

training in trauma care. The stateof-the-art facility features a modern yet comfortable design, streamlined efficiency, the latest advanced technology and includes: • 12 treatment rooms • Cardiac/respiratory resuscitation room • Cardiac monitoring • Diagnostic imaging, including CT scan, MRI, ultrasound and X-ray • Full-service laboratory • Ambulance bays • Helipad The ER is able to treat minor and major illnesses and injuries, including heart attack, stroke and trauma.

If hospital admission is needed, the medical staff can quickly arrange for transfer — via ambulance or helicopter with Orlando Health’s Air Care Team — to Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital or the downtown campus that includes Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center as well as Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies to provide the level and specialty area of care needed. And for minor emergencies, online scheduling is available so you can wait in the comfort of home until your scheduled time to be seen.

Room to Grow

Orlando Health Emergency Room – Randal Park is part of a multiphase plan that addresses the current and future healthcare needs of the Lake Nona area. The ER occupies the first floor of a three-story building. The remaining two floors have been shelled out to allow for future expansion as a medical pavilion that can house physician offices and specialty services as community healthcare needs dictate.

“This location fills an immediate need for easy access to emergency

care, and it creates an anchor for additional Orlando Health services in the community,” says Thibaut van Marcke, senior vice president of Orlando Health Southeast Region and president of Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. “This campus is designed to give us the flexibility to expand and grow as the area continues to grow.”

Future plans that Lake Nona residents can look forward to include specialty physician, diagnostic and treatment services, such as cardiology, women’s services and pediatric specialties, as well as orthopedics and cancer care.

The Convenience of Comprehensive Healthcare

Orlando Health is a comprehensive healthcare system, offering more than 800 services and specialties throughout Central Florida. With Orlando Health’s entry into the Lake Nona community, families will have easier, more convenient access to many of these services.

As the campus moves into the next phases, patients who need to travel to another Orlando Health facility for further care, such as surgery, may be able to schedule their preliminary or follow-up appointments at the Randal Park location. This type of accessibility is an asset to the people of Lake Nona, as well as an attractive benefit to future residents, businesses and visitors.

Though not immediately in the planning, the campus also allows space for the addition of a hospital should that become a need for the area.

A Strong Relationship that Benefits the Region

Planning and collaboration have been essential to this ongoing project from the beginning. Orlando Health and the Lake Nona community have been working together to

ensure this project addresses the needs of the community now and for decades to come.

“We have welcomed the support of the community,” says van Marcke.

“This strong working relationship has played an important role in developing this medical campus. We look forward to continuing to work with community leaders and to engage with local organization and residents as a valued community partner through education, outreach and other opportunities.”

This partnership was evident at Orlando Health Emergency Room – Randal Park’s recent drive-through open house on May 22. As guests followed a designated route through Dr. Reynald Lamarre the campus, enjoying complimentary giveaways and socially distant tours of the Orlando Health Air Care helicopter and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer pediatric ambulance, they were also treated to a viewing of artwork from talented student artists from Sun Blaze Elementary School, Eagle Creek Elementary School and Moss Park Elementary School. l

ABOUT ORLANDO HEALTH Orlando Health, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.1 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Founded more than 100 years ago, the healthcare system is recognized around the world for its pediatric and adult Level One Trauma program, the nation’s largest neonatal intensive care unit under one roof, and operator of one of the largest and highest performing clinically integrated networks in the region. The 3,200-bed system includes 16 wholly owned hospitals and emergency departments; cancer, heart and orthopedic institutes; rehabilitation and wound care centers; imaging and laboratory services; skilled nursing facilities; an in-patient behavioral health facility; physician offices for adults and pediatrics; and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care.

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THE LAKE NONA

WAVE HOTEL

BY CHAYMAA EL HAROUI

The Wave will be featuring 216 guest rooms — including 16 one-bedroom suites and two penthouse suites.

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It is hard to avoid having a relaxing experience with its beautiful rooftop pool surrounded by cabanas and an incredible view of the Lake Nona region.

Mark your calendars, the hotel is expected to open November 2021 and is now taking reservations through their official Website Lake Nona Wave Hotel, with rates starting at $259! Rumor has it that they will offer amenity passes to Lake Nona residents.

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ake Nona is introducing its newest most modern hotel yet. The Wave Hotel’s dynamic urban design is an exciting addition to Lake Nona. Located 10 minutes from the airport, 20 minutes from Disney and from downtown Orlando, it is surely to be the new vacation hot spot in Orlando. Not only will hotel guests have easy access to different areas of Orlando through 417 Interstate; the hotel is also situated in Lake Nona Town Center with a variety of food, beverage, and retail options at walking distance.

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BRAIN SURGERY BREAKTHROUGH

BY DANIA BOUSTANY

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CF Lake Nona Medical Center has announced that it will be the first Hospital in Central Florida to offer a cutting-edge treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease unable to be controlled with medication, scalpel-free!

One of the hospital’s first patients, Jen Stratton, underwent the procedure on June 4th. Stratton was diagnosed with an essential tremor at six years old. While she has made accommodations for the tremor, it has presented many unique struggles for her throughout her personal and professional journey. After successfully completing her procedure, she is ready to share her story with the public to tell others with the same debilitating condition that there is hope.

“For patients who qualify, MR-guided focused ultrasound provides an incisionless treatment option, performed on an outpatient basis with short recovery time and often immediate results,” said Dr. Nizam Razack, MD, JD, FAANS, FACS, neurosurgeon at UCF Lake Nona Medical Center.

“Not only are we the first hospital in Central Florida to offer focused ultrasound for essential tremor, we’re also one of the very few centers nationally capable of providing the procedure. By expanding access to this treatment here in our region, we can help restore independence and provide relief for individuals suffering from debilitating and progressive tremors.”

Nearly 10 million Americans are estimated to have Essential tremor (ET), which is 10 times the number of people living with Parkinson’s disease. ET is a progressive, neurological

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Dr. Nizam Razack and Jen Strattron

disease characterized by tremor, most often of the hands or arms, which can make daily activities challenging.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this procedure in 2016 as an alternative to deep brain stimulation (DBS), a more invasive form of treatment.

MR-guided focused ultrasound benefits include: Substantial and nearly instant reduction in hand tremors, reduced risk of infection, as the outpatient procedure is incisionless, quicker recovery time with patients returning to daily activities within days.

“When we opened UCF Lake Nona Medical Center in March, we made a commitment to the residents of Lake Nona and surrounding communities to not only increase access to excellent, patient-centered care in the region, but also to bring innovative technology, treatments and tools to Greater Orlando,” said Wendy Brandon, CEO of UCF Lake Nona Medical Center. “The launch of our incisionless brain surgery program demonstrates that commitment. We are proud to bring this revolutionary procedure to Central Florida and look forward to the tremendous impact it will have on improving the lives of our patients.” l To learn more, please visit ucflakenonamedicalcenter.com/service/neurological-services

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Using focused ultrasound guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the innovative, incisionless therapy directs targeted sound wave energy deep into the brain, treating the tissue that causes a tremor... No anesthesia required!

Many patients experience immediate improvement in their hand tremor with minimal complications reported.

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Birthing Suite

LABOR OF LOVE

First babies born at UCF Lake Nona Medical Center

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fter living through a traumatic experience of her first child becoming a near-drowning victim, UCF Lake Nona Medical Center Director of Women’s Services Sally Robertson shares her personal story and why she spends her life dedicated to caring for babies, women, and healthcare workers.

Her little boy recovered, and Sally was forever indebted to the caregivers who not only brought her son through the experience, but also cared for her family so tenderly. “The nurses took great care of him, and even better care of me. The whole time I was there with him, I kept thinking this is what I want to do for other people.” When her youngest child went to first grade, Sally went back to school earning her nursing degree at 39. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in 2010, and began as a director in Labor & Delivery in 2011. “I love that while I manage people, I still impact every single patient that is having a baby, and every single team member.”

Sally Robertson

As the hospital recently welcomed its 100th baby, it continues to exceed expectations in number of deliveries, with only 11 births projected the first month, and the actual number quadruple that figure. The threemonth-old UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is rapidly becoming a popular baby place in Central Florida, and Sally leads the Family Birthing Unit, providing leadership to the team, serving patients and families, and welcoming every baby born.

The birthing unit features include private labor, delivery and recovery family birthing suites, neonatologists available 24/7 through Nemours Children’s Hospital, OB hospitalists on-site 24/7, and a dedicated OR for C-sections. Additional patient amenities for new moms include birthing classes, a celebration meal, baby gift and to-go meal provided at discharge. The hospital also offers professional baby photography and mobile spa services on request.

“We don’t just deliver babies in our hospital; we take care of women at all ages and stages.” While you can find Sally at UCF Lake Nona Medical Center every day helping welcome Lake Nona’s newest residents, her oldest son who inspired her career journey has followed closely in Mom’s footsteps, and now works as an Emergency Department Nurse. l To learn more, please visit ucflakenonamedicalcenter.com/ service/maternity-services

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LIFESTYLE

Bookworms’ CORNER

BY SAMANTHA MONTGOMERY

Derek Fridolfs—

DC Comics: Secret Hero Society #1

Study Hall of Justice Illustrated by Dustin Nguyen

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young Clark Kent, Diana Prince and Bruce Wayne have entered the Ducard Academy, which is an award-winning middle school for young superheroes. The trio catches on quickly that things are askew at their new school. In addition to a bully out for a fight, a gang of misfits roam the halls looking for trouble and something shifty about the guidance counselor, they must remember to keep their secret identities concealed.

If you are a superhero fan like me, you will love this book.

It is a graphic novel that tells the story of three heroes navigating middle school while trying to remain model students. Written in the form of texts, speech bubbles, memos and fantastic artwork, this is not a daunting read and will appeal to a wide range of ages.

Once your kiddo falls in love with this one, get ready to slide book two, Fort Solitude, into his or her hands. It features guest appearances by Aquaman, Harley Quinn, the Flash and more.

There are five books in all: Study Hall of Justice, Fort Solitude, Detention of Doom, Science Fair Crisis and Field Trip Disaster. I recommend all of them for a great summer series that will get your children hooked on reading. l

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From the editors of Martha Stewart Living—

Martha Stewart’s Very Good Things

Clever Tips and Genius Ideas for an Easier, More Enjoyable Life

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am a huge Martha Stewart fan, and when she comes out with a new book, I am all over it. This book is a compilation of some of the best and brightest ideas along with helpful suggestions from her popular magazine Martha Stewart Living. Martha refers to these tips and tricks as “Good Things,” and this book is packed full of them. The information is presented in an easy-to-follow format, and everything is organized into six different categories: decorating, homekeeping, organizing, cooking, entertaining and celebrating.

In the decorating section, readers will be inspired to use wallpaper and clear water-based varnish to add a pop of color for the risers on their stairwells or create indoor plant stands with metal tomato cages and some metallic spray paint.

The celebrating section is my favorite, as Martha takes readers on a tour through all the major holidays with suggested twists on holiday traditions such as the Passover plate or jazzing up the kids’ table at Thanksgiving.

The cooking and entertaining section will have you eager to invite friends over to try your new three-ingredient ideas served on a stunning table setting complete with a floral table runner and matching place cards.

This book makes a fabulous addition to every household, and with its colorful and beautiful photos is the perfect coffee-table book to proudly display in your well-caredfor, elegant-looking abode.

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BY SAMANTHA MONTGOMERY

ummer is here and sipping cocktails poolside is the perfect way to usher in this fabulous season in sunny, beautiful Florida. This month we focus on creating the perfect wine spritzer.

Since several countries claim to have originated the concept of adding soda water and bitters to a sparkling wine, we can’t be too sure of where this drink idea developed; however, there was a huge resurgence of the spritzer during the wine-cooler craze in the eighties.

Wine spritzers are typically three parts wine and one part soda water.

Since the wine will be diluted with soda water, adding bitters to the cocktail will add another dimension of taste. Bitters used to be a common bar mixer that was simply added to any number of drinks to elevate the flavor; fast forward to today and bitters have come a long way. There are intricate concoctions available that have a variety of tastes by using different spices, herbs and even roots that are slowly distilled in a base and then boiled down to a concentrate.

A small dash in a drink can go an exceptionally long way.

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While many wine aficionados are not fans of diluting a perfectly good wine, many hostesses are looking to stretch their alcohol budget, and this is one way to do that. Serving spritzers at a party will not only conserve your wine supply while entertaining, but also this cocktail is light on calories and can be rather versatile. If you want to add a sweet garnish of fruit to your recipe, make sure to choose a red or white wine that is dry. The dry wine will offset the sweetness from adding something such as frozen raspberries as your garnish.

This beverage is best served when cold, so chilling the glasses beforehand is a great idea. Freezing the garnishes is another tip as well as making sure the wine and soda water spend the night before the party in the fridge. Making this a few hours before the party in a large pitcher will give you one less thing to think about before the guests arrive.

Try this simple yet elegant recipe at your next summer gathering. Once you get the hang of making this easy cocktail, you will want to experiment with other flavors and garnishes. l

SAMANTHA’S CITRUS SPRITZER

• One chilled bottle of Tiny Umbrellas Pinot Grigio • Two cups of chilled soda water • One dash of Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters • One cup of ice • One ruby-red grapefruit sliced into quarters and frozen overnight • A few sprigs of fresh mint Mix the first-four ingredients together in a large serving pitcher. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with a quarter slice of frozen grapefruit and a mint leaf.

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STAY HYDRATED with IV Vitamin Therapy

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smattering of offerings available, Dr. Santana has created cocktails that combat aches, jet lag, hangovers, headaches, asthma and anxiety.

There are also cocktails for pre- and post-surgery, pregnancy, energy and post-bariatric surgery.

o you ever feel dehydrated from not drinking enough water or from the Florida heat? Do you feel like your supplements are not working well?

Do you have a hangover that you can't fight off? Trying to lose a few more pounds?

Prospective clients can meet for a free consultation with the staff at the Hydration Squad to discuss their health concerns and decide which cocktail is the right one.

The Hydration Squad was created by Dr. Lis Santana who is a board-certified Anesthesiologist and pain-medicine physician. After several years of treating patients, Dr. Santana noticed that most Americans suffer from dehydration; a poor diet of foods lacking in healthy nutrients and toxins that enter our bodies through the environment that we live in. Factor in that most of us do not get the proper amount of sleep, exercise or movement in our daily schedule and you end up with a large population of people who are tired, overweight and have overall poor health. According to Dr. Santana, “More than 40 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamin B12, D and several other important vitamins.”

She asked herself, what can we do to make our body feel better? The answer she came up with was simple: hydration. “Through an IV, people can get hydrated, receive amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.” The process takes anywhere from thirty minutes

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to an hour and clients can come into the office or the practice can come to the client. Most people do not realize that when they take vitamins orally, they only receive about 20 percent of the active nutrients into their bloodstream. When a client receives nutrient-rich vitamins intravenously, their body will absorb one hundred percent of the vitamins.

The beauty of this treatment according to Dr. Santana is that, “There are no side effects and no downtime.”

Dr. Lis Santana has also created very specific “cocktails” to treat many different ailments. There is something for everyone! Some of the more popular ones are the beauty cocktail, immunity cocktail and skinny cocktail. Clients can choose from several different options to meet their specific needs, and they are all listed on their website, but to show you a

As mentioned before, one of the more popular ones to choose from is the slim cocktail. This is immediately followed up with a skinny shot.

After that, clients will come in to receive a weekly shot to help them stay trim and fit. A nurse will take measurements at each of these visits to show the progress as well as provide counsel and answer any questions. They will also check-in with clients to make sure they are getting a healthy amount of movement and making wise food choices. Dr. Santana says, “Exercise and good nutrition goes a long way. If the shots are repeated weekly with exercise, you will see results. Some have lost up to four inches in one week. I want people to feel better and see results. It is my passion to make people feel good and that makes me feel good.” l For more information, visit www.hydrationsquad.com or call 407.810.3933.

By appointment only.

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Well, welcome to your one stop shop for hydration and the fastest way to deliver the nutrients you need for your body and go directly into your bloodstream.

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P.F. Chang’s Lake Nona

BY CHAYMAA EL HAROUI

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used to such as Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and even Peking Duck. All made with fresh and high-quality ingredients and being a franchise, they are able to create the same flavors that you love and are used to.

The P.F Chang’s in Lake Nona will be a little different from your typical P.F. Chang’s because it will be To Go only.

Meaning you will only be able to pick up food and you can’t eat at the restaurant. Even though you will not be able to eat inside you still have the opportunity enjoy the different delicious Asian flavors the restaurant has to offer. One of the benefits of this is the food will be able to come out much faster because the restaurant can focus on taking care of the to go orders instead of taking care of guests inside the restaurant. This restaurant will be in the center of Lake Nona so you will be able to order on Uber Eats or just pick it up because it is so close. I am excited that we are getting such a high-quality restaurant in the area and am looking forward to eating some new delicious food! l

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ne of the top Chinese food franchises is coming to Lake Nona! P.F. Chang’s is an American based Asian themed casual dining restaurant chain. 218 locations in the United States, it is one of the most popular Asian restaurant franchises in the world. If you haven’t been in a P.F. Chang’s before it is quite the experience.

It is a beautiful Asian restaurant with different types of large statues of Chinese culture. You can see dragons or soldiers, and some even have large statues of the Chinese guardian lion. However, the reason many people love to eat at P.F. Chang’s is not only about the ambience. People come for their favorite Chinese dishes with a twist of American culture. P.F Chang’s menu is not only Chinese but has an Asian fusion aspect. So, you can get your dim sum favorites such as handmade shrimp dumplings to miso butter lobster dumplings. If Chinese food isn’t your favorite don’t worry because they have sushi too giving you a Japanese option creating more of an Asian fusion aspect. Don’t forget your favorites... many people love Chinese food and P.F. Chang’s doesn’t let you down. They have all your favorite dishes that you are

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WELCOME to the

LIME Fresh Mexican Grill Family

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IME Fresh Mexican Grill in Lake Nona has named Jonathan Pavano general manager and Nate Zeigler assistant general manager.

Located off Narcoosee Road in the Nona Place Shopping Center, LIME Fresh Mexican Grill is a premium, fast-casual restaurant that combines food-conscious culture with flavor-packed ingredients to create fresh, Mexican-inspired food.

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Pavano and Zeigler are industry veterans with 25+ years of experience in the Orlando area.

Most recently, Pavano was the dining room manager of Chroma Modern Bar & Kitchen in Lake Nona and was on the opening team in 2016. Previously, he was bar/training manager for Tavistock Restaurant Collection; served as a dining room manager for BJ’s Restaurants in Orlando; and general manager of Cricketer’s Pub in Dunedin. He also held a bar trainer position at Hard Rock International and Paddy Murphy’s. In addition, Pavano was public affairs director and an on-air

Jonathan Pavano

personality at CBS Radio in Orlando from 2008 to 2017.

Zeigler also has an extensive hospitality background. He held management positions at Outback Steakhouse for eight years, including as general manager of the Lake Nona restaurant and as regional senior manager, overseeing multiple Orlando-area locations. Most recently, Zeigler was a server at Chroma, working closely with Pavano.

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community,” said Vinay Rama, CEO of Mandala Holdings, which owns and operates the LIME Fresh brand.

The two colleagues have been friends for 20+ years.

LIME’s Lake Nona location, which opened in 2020, includes a full bar with specialty cocktails and an innovative menu highlighted by the Carne Asada Burrito, Portobello Tacos, Beef Taco Empanadas, Churro Bites, and more. The LIME brand also includes 13 restaurants throughout South Florida. The Lake Nona location serves as the brand’s newest prototype and sets the stage for future openings around Florida. l

“We’re confident that Jon and Nate’s vast local experience and outstanding chemistry will further enhance our relationship with the Lake Nona

Visit www.LIMEfreshmexicangrill.com to learn more. Find LIME Lake Nona on Facebook and follow on Instagram @LIMEfresh_nona.

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LOCAL

SWEET SPOTS

BY DENEE HICKMAN

JEREMIAH’S

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Our top sweet spot is Jeremiah’s! This sweets spot has build your own frozen treats. It’s the perfect balance between Italian Ice and Soft Ice Cream. Jeremiah’s is a great option for a family fun run.

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Pick number two is Nona Blue's decadent piece of carrot cake. This dessert has big flavor and is large enough for two. It’s a great date night dessert.

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Coming in at number 3 is the Butterscotch Bread Pudding at Chroma.

A warm, buttery sweet treat served with Butterscotch Gelato after a delicious meal. I can see why this dish made our local sweets list.

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