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LAKE NONA
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IN LAKE NONA BY KATHERINE FOOTE
One of my favorite things to do within our community is to check out new places to visit, eat, and explore. So, I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite things around town; let's go!
EXPLORING LAKE NONA TOWN CENTER
As I mentioned already, The Lake Nona Town Center is one of the ever-evolving locations in Lake Nona that I've loved visiting and watching it grow. My favorite thing about the town center is that it's a one-stop shop for all of your recreational needs. Seriously, when I say that I visit for date night, the farmers market, AND my hair and facial appointments, I mean it. While I can walk from my house, I usually opt to drive, primarily because of the unpredictable Florida rainstorms. Plus, there's SO much parking it's effortless to park, explore, and drive home.
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A FOODIE'S DREAM COME TRUE
As you may already know, I'm a big foodie. It's incredibly important to me to have fun, tasty, and trendy restaurants nearby to visit with my boyfriend, friends, or visiting family. I'm happy to report that the options in Lake Nona are incredible — and there's more coming! Some of my absolute favorites are Chroma, Maki Hibachi (the best sushi in Lake Nona, hands down), and Park Pizza. If you're planning a date night, be sure to check out one of my latest blogs, The Best Date Night Spots in Lake Nona, on www.creativelykatherine.com.
STAYING FIT AND HAVING FUN
One of my favorite ways to relax, explore, and spend time is through exercise and active hobbies. From heading to the gym in the mornings to playing a round of golf at a nearby course, I always love to find ways to stay active and try new things. In Lake Nona, there is a wide variety of options to stay busy and active. The Lake Nona Performance Club recently opened up in the heart of the Lake Nona Town Center. This 130,000-square-foot facility has everything that you need to stay active and to meet your local com-
COURTESY OF LAKE NONA
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hen I first moved to Lake Nona in 2017, I knew that it would be an incredible place. With all of the plans for the Lake Nona Town Center, I was really excited to watch it grow. Now, in 2021, the footprint of Lake Nona has expanded drastically, and I am more excited now than ever to see what's next.