University of Central Florida administrators scrapped a multi-million dollar plan to build a dental school near its college of medicine in Lake Nona.

The university’s plan to build the dental school was announced in May. A key committee was set to review its plans Wednesday and the Florida Board of Governors would have voted on the matter Thursday.

But UCF withdrew its plan.

In a written statement, a UCF spokesman said the project would not require state money, but the university decided not to go continue with it anyway.

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The Lake Nona Lions hosted the Cypress Creek Bears Friday night.

The Lions held a seven-zero lead at halftime. The third quarter started off terribly for the home team because of penalties. Bears QB Carl Bronislawski threw a pass into quadruple coverage intended for Isaac Cenescar and defensive pass interference was the call at the five-yard line. It set up a Viliami Netane touchdown plunge as the Bears marched their way into the endzone to tie things up at 7-7. But, before the third quarter was complete, Lake Nona found a groove as Tucker Israel (Fr.) hit a diving Riquerdy Miranez (Jr.) for a first down pass play to get the team past midfield. With one second remaining in the third quarter, Wadzaire Blanc (So.) took a handoff and got by the defense with some nifty moves and put the Lions back on top 14-7. Lake Nona then scored 20 fourth quarter points en route to their first game of the season. 34-14 was the final score. Israel finished the game with 260 yards passing and 5 TD’s, Ryan Sousa (So.) had over 100 receiving yards and 2 TD’s, and Tyler Arrington (Sr.) added a TD Rec of his own. The Lake Nona defense held Cypress Creek to less than 100 yards of total offense.

Next week the team travels to Eustis HS, game time is 7:00 pm.

Orlando’s biggest park was supposed to open two weeks ago, but now it might not be finished for three more years.

Under a deal with the city, the developers of Lake Nona donated the land and planned to build the park on the south end of the sprawling development in southeast Orlando.

But the park, like much of the country, has fallen victim to the housing slump.

The agreement approved four years ago required the park to open by Aug. 6, 2011, or within a year after the developer built the 1,000th home in Lake Nona South, whichever came first. It was lauded as a win-win deal: Lake Nona would have an amenity to promote to would-be home buyers, and City Hall would get a park long before taxpayers could afford to build one.

And it would be quite a park: At 334 acres, it would be the biggest of Orlando’s recreation areas, more than twice the size of Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake and more than seven times Lake Eola Park.

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12769 Narcoossee Rd . Orlando. Florida. 32832

Address: 13506 LAKERS CT, ORLANDO FL 32828

MLS#: O4974113

County: Orange

Year Built: 1999

List Price: $178,000

Bedrooms: 4   Baths: 3

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Fusilier Realty Group

12769 Narcoossee Rd

Orlando, Florida 32832

Office (407) 281-8455

Comfortable 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome located in the Enclave at Moss Park community near Lake Nona. Upgraded townhome features granite counters, 42″ cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Functional floor plan includes large great room, breakfast nook in kitchen and upstairs bedrooms. Large paver courtyard connects to rear entry, 2 car garage. Enclave at Moss Park is located just minutes from Lake Nona’s new Medical City featuring the Burnham Institute, UCF College of Medicine, Nemours Children’s Hospital, and VA Hospital. Property also offers convenient access to the Greenway (SR 417) and the Beachline (SR 528) for easy commuting to Orlando International Airport (OIA), Downtown Orlando, Kissimmee/St. Cloud and the Beaches.

Rent: $1,225/month

Square Feet: 1,632 Interior Layout: Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Great Room Additional Rooms: Inside Utility Heating & Fuel: Fuel – Electric , Central Air Conditioning: Central Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile , Carpet Garage/Carport: Detached 2 Car Garage,Side Rear Entry Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, W/D Hookup Elementary School: Moss Park Elementary Middle or Junior School: Lake Nona Middle School High School: Lake Nona High Application Fee: $65.00 Per Person Pets Allowed: Y # of Pets: Pet Fee: Max Pet Weight: Security Deposit: $1,225.00 Pet Deposit: $250.00 Pet Size: Restrictions: At Landlord’s Discretion Min. Days Leased: 365 Lease Paid Monthly Date Available: 07/15/11 Assoc Appr Req: N Lease Info: 12 Month Minimum, Management by Broker, No Smoking Allowed Lease Terms: Annual, Smoking No, Unfurnished

Incredible opportunity to build your dream home in an exclusive lake front community.Bring your own builder! Enjoy all the amenities including a private lake for your enjoyment,motorized boats allowed!A unique enclave of 27 homesites already featuring several upscale exceptionally well built homes. This prestigious community is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life yet located only minutes from booming Lake Nona, including the future UCF Medical College, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Burnham Institute,VA Hospital. Easy access to major roadways including 528,417 and Turnpike.Deed restrictions, minimum square footage  and approval of builder apply. Call listing agent for more details!

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Written by: Lloyd N. Werk, MD, MPH
Parents often struggle when guiding their child to eat healthy nutritious meals and establishing healthy eating habits for children at an early age with balanced meals is important. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced their “food pyramid” model with MyPlate to make it easier to figure out how to feed kids nutritious, balanced meals at home and on-the-go. MyPlate helps to simplify meal planning by illustrating ideal servings of the fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy food groups on a colorful divided plate.

MyPlate helps parents train their children to devote half their plate to fruits and vegetables. Grains and lean protein each take up a quarter of the plate. A side helping of dairy shows kids will also need a serving of low-fat milk or another dairy product to complete their meal.

MyPlate offers simple messages that are easy to incorporate in your family’s daily diet:

• Fill half your child’s plate with vegetables and fruits
• Make at least half the grains you serve whole grains, like oatmeal and brown rice
• Serve fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk and water rather than sugary drinks
• When buying pre-packaged foods, choose ones low in sodium
• Avoid serving oversized portions. Consider smaller plates for younger aged children.

One of the most important features of MyPlate is its emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Vegetables are one of the largest portions on the plate because they provide many of the vitamins and minerals kids need for good health, plus vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and contain fiber. For parents with picky eaters, adding more vegetables to their child’s plate may seem difficult at first; however, a few simple preparation tips can help your family enjoy fruits and vegetables this summer.

Ten Tips to Liven Up Meals with Fruits and Vegetables

1. Be Ahead of the Game – Cut up peppers, carrots, or broccoli in advance and refrigerate. Also, keep some packaged vegetables in the freezer as they are just as nutritious as fresh vegetables.
2. Seeing is Enjoying – Keep a bowl of whole fruit out as a visible reminder.
3. Brighten Up Your Salad – Add black beans, sliced peppers, chopped red cabbage and other colorful vegetables for color and taste.
4. Fruit at Breakfast – Top cereal or oatmeal with sliced bananas, peaches, grapes, or strawberries. Also, try mixing fruit in fat-free or low-fat yogurt.
5. Fire Up the Grill –Grilling brings out great flavor in vegetables. Try grilling mushrooms, carrots, peppers or potatoes on a kabob skewer – kids will enjoy a fun, new way to eat their vegetables. Grilling fruit can be a tasty new experience too!
6. Expand the Flavor of Casseroles – Peas, pinto beans, squash, tomatoes and sautéed onions add color to this convenient, weekday meal.
7. Pair with Pasta – Planning something Italian? Slip some peppers, spinach, red beans, onions or cherry tomatoes into your traditional tomato sauce. Vegetables provide texture and satisfying low-calorie bulk.
8. Get Creative with Sandwiches – Vegetables make a great addition to your favorite sandwiches and wraps. Substitute mayonnaise with creamy avocado or try sliced tomatoes and romaine lettuce for extra flavor.
9. Savor Stir-Fry – Try a new cooking method! Stir-frying vegetables like broccoli, carrots, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, or green beans are a quick and tasty addition to any meal.
10. When Eating Out – ask for an extra side of vegetables, side salad, or whole fruit.

It may take several attempts to acquire a taste for some vegetables. Encourage your child to try just two or three bites of a vegetable and then offer it again at another meal. Try including fruits and vegetables in each meal and for a snack.

While MyPlate is a guide for healthy eating, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Portion size will vary by age, and depending on a child’s needs, some food groups will be increased and others decreased. Talk to your health care provider to find out what’s best for your kids.

For more information about developing healthy eating habits for your children, please visit www.KidsHealth.org.

Lloyd N. Werk, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P. is the Division Chief of Consultative Pediatrics at Nemours Children’s Clinic and provides services to diagnose and treat children of all ages with obesity issues in the Nemours Healthy Choices Clinic.