Next Monday marks a significant day for our community with the official opening of the UCF Medical School in Lake Nona’s “medical city.”
The economic and job growth potential for this area – both in the short and long-term – is enormous and has [...]
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Economy: UCF Med School Classes Start Monday, Mark Big Change
Understanding Business Needs Key to Future Stability/Growth
Each week I host a small business networking/mentoring group called Coffee Club. Recently, we welcomed Angela Salva as our guest speaker to share her personal journey about starting her own business with the 100 or so small business owners in attendance.
After graduating from UCF with a master’s degree in computer engineering she worked several years [...]
Road “E” Ribbon Cutting
Road “E” – now renamed Monument Parkway – held a ribbon cutting event last night to celebrate the expected opening later this afternoon. The road will serve as a temporary solution to connect South Alafaya Trail to the Beachline. Our video below features a few comments from area residents as well as portions of the [...]
Alafaya Trail Extension Update – News on Innovation Way
Several weeks ago, I sat down with the President of the Suburban Land Reserve (SLR), Mr. Scott Dean. As a reminder, SLR is the owner of International Corporate Park as well as the company building and paying for the Road E extension to the 528/Beachline from Alafaya Trail just outside the main entrance to Avalon [...]
Alafaya Trail Extension Update – News on Future of Innovation Way
I had the chance this week to sit down with the President of the Suburban Land Reserve (SLR), Mr. Scott Dean. As a reminder, SLR is the owner of International Corporate Park as well as the company building and paying for our Road E extension to the 528/Beachline from Alafaya Trail just [...]
I drove my bike to the Beachline from my home in Avalon Park via Road E
David and I cycled down the Alafaya Trail Extension yesterday and onto Road E and then directly into International Corporate Park. My video skills are lacking, but you’ll get the picture — we will be driving on this road very shortly. David and I both agree that as soon as we turned onto Road E [...]
Progress on Alafaya Trail Widening
There is forward momentum today on the Alafaya Trail Widening. Click here for an email I sent out with a link to the BCC Agenda with details.
Candidate Position on Questions related to Innovation Way East (IWE)
It has recently been brought to my attention that there may be some confusion as to my position related to Innovation Way. Please find below my feelings related to IWE, the Urban Service Boundary and the proposed interchange at the Beachline and the Alafaya Trail Exension. If you desire clarification on any of my positions or would like to educate me on [...]







