Passion was integral as the Florida Flight spread its wings in Avalon Park this past year, and continues to be a key component to the very fabric of the team as 2012 unfolds. The energy is perhaps best exhibited by Mark King, co-owner, president, and head coach of the Florida Flight, who stresses the importance of the team’s community involvement. “We really want to express to the community what we’re all about. You know our mission statement: ‘Utilize the platform of professional basketball to invest in the lives of others,’” says King. Ernest Jones, point guard... Read more
From its opening in 1972, Orlando Orthopaedic Center remains committed to its mission of excellence in patient care. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this January, Orlando Orthopaedic Center has expanded to a full-service practice with 17 physicians and many unique services. This year the practice launches its nonprofit organization, the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation. For the staff, the past 40 years have been an incredible journey. “We are all so thrilled and excited to be a part of this wonderful anniversary,” says Kevin Joyce, executive director of Orlando Orthopaedic Center. As... Read more
Robert E. Clayton II, MD, is pleased to be able to bring the Serotonin-Plus Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program (SP Program) to the residents of Lake Nona and surrounding communities. Dr. Clayton is a Board Certified Physician who has practiced in Brevard County for more than 30 years. Since adding the SP Weight Loss Program to his practice in Cocoa Beach a year ago, Dr. Clayton says his patients have experienced “great success with amazing results.” In fact, in just nine months, the participants in the program have lost over 2,000 combined pounds. The SP Program is said to be... Read more
Dr. Halla F. Shami of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates treats numerous patients experiencing thyroid and parathyroid issues each and every day at her state-of-the-art practice. Often, many of the patients have similar questions regarding their symptoms, treatment and discomfort. Dr. Shami recently sat down with Insight to answer some of the most common questions she hears. 1. What is a thyroid nodule? Halla F. Shami, M.D., F.A.C.S. of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates. The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland in the neck around the windpipe that helps... Read more
When completed, Laureate Park will be a 2,700-unit community located next to Medical City and offers environmentally-friendly homes designed by K. Hovnanian Homes, Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekly Homes. Photo courtesy of Lake Nona. Lake Nona is known for its emphasis on health, so it’s no surprise that its new Laureate Park community has been labeled one of the greenest, healthiest communities in the U.S. The 2,700-unit community is located next to Medical City and offers environmentally-friendly homes designed by K. Hovnanian Homes, Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekly Homes priced from... Read more
