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The winners of the Mother’s Day contest drawing at Enders Park. From left: Beth Visconti, with her daughter, Madison; Annette Royal, with her son, Gavin; and Angelica Burnett, with her daughter, Trinity. Please go to Page 20 to read the winning submissions. 1913 Meeting Place Orlando, Florida 32814
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SPRING 2010 Events Calendar Friday, April 16 APRIL ART STROLL OF BALDWIN PARK 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Village Center
UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL ART STROLL OF BALDWIN PARK Friday, April 16 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Village Center
Saturday, April 17 ANNUAL PORCH SALE & FLEA MARKET 8:00 a.m. to Noon Corrine Commons, Enders Park, High Park & Community-wide
Saturday, April 24 WLOQ SMOOTH JAZZ UNDER THE STARS 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lakemont Avenue & Upper Park Road
Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1 RELAY FOR LIFE OF BALDWIN PARK RELAY Walk starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday Glenridge Middle School
Saturday, May 1 3rd ANNUAL DOGGIE DERBY Registration: 9:00 a.m. Races: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Corrine Commons
The Baldwin Park Merchants Association will present the Art Stroll of Baldwin Park along New Broad Street in the Village Center. The event is free and open to the public. This Art Stroll will feature local artists from the Orlando community, live painters creating artwork on the sidewalk, original Fine Art for sale by some of the region’s emerging and accomplished artists, and live music. For an exciting evening experience in the lovely Florida springtime weather, nothing beats a beautiful outdoor activity.
ANNUAL PORCH SALE & FLEA MARKET Saturday, April 17 8:00 a.m. to Noon Corrine Commons, Enders Park, High Park & Community-wide Come out to Baldwin Park’s annual community-wide porch sale to find some great bargains on a variety of items - from clothes and toys to electronics and furniture. RESIDENTS: Get your home listed on a Google map by emailing your address to porchsale@baldwinparkpoa.com. You can include a brief description of items you are selling. SHOPPERS: Go to www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com and click on the Porch Sale link to go to the Google map to print a map of porch sale home locations in Baldwin Park. “Flea Markets” will be set up at Enders Park, High Park and at Corrine Commons in front of Grace Hopper Hall. There will be some great finds so shop early!
WLOQ SMOOTH JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
Saturday, May 8 CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION GREAT STRIDES 8:30 a.m. Blue Jacket Park
Sunday, May 9 MOTHER’S DAY Go to Page 20 and see how three Baldwin Park children celebrate their mothers.
Sunday, May 23 6TH ANNUAL ORLANDO TRIATHLON 7:30 a.m. (Awards Ceremony: 10:30 a.m.) Village Center Waterfront
CLIP & SAVE See the Community Network
www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com for more details on these events.
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Saturday, April 24 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lakemont Avenue & Upper Park Road The spring concert tradition returns to the beautiful venue on the lake in Baldwin Park! Smooth 103.1 WLOQ brings you Smooth Jazz Under the Stars, Saturday, April 24. This year's all star lineup of national smooth jazz artists includes Boney James, The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman and Alex Bugnon. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, and children 12 and under are FREE. Further information is available on www.wloq.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Children's Home Society of Florida. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., and the evening's entertainment begins at 5:45 p.m. and will conclude at 10:00 p.m. All are invited to bring blankets and chairs out to enjoy a fantastic line-up of smooth jazz performers under a starry spring sky. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the venue. Smooth 103.1 WLOQ is a service of Gross Communications Corporation, one of the few remaining independently owned radio stations in Florida. Since 1977, Gross Communications Corporation has focused on enriching the lives of central Floridians with world class music through its tireless support of charities, the arts and live entertainment. Continued on Page 6
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Letter from the Community Director
Spring Events Calendar & Upcoming Events...4 Letter from the Community Director...5 Letter from the Association President...8
DEAR RESIDENT, I don't know how you envision spring, but from where I sat growing up in Kentucky, the spring I saw included redbud trees covered in pink flowers, daffodils, narcissus and tulips blooming everywhere, forsythia bushes draped in yellow blooms and hearing the Susan Comisky sound of crickets at night because you could crack your windows about an inch to enjoy the fresh spring air. And of course, the numerous basketball games during March Madness and the NCAA tournament can’t be forgotten. That is how it was growing up in a college town. In Central Florida, I never really appreciated spring until this year after experiencing what I consider my first real winter since moving here in the early 90s. So I am ready for spring however it looks! From the end of World War II until the 1980s, Fort Lauderdale was a notorious spring break destination in the United States. Fort Lauderdale’s reputation as a spring break destination for college students started when the Colgate University men’s swimming team went to practice there over break in 1935. Fort Lauderdale became even more popular due to the 1960 film Where the Boys Are, in which college girls met boys while on spring break there. Where do people go for spring break that live in Florida? If you went somewhere outside of Orlando for spring break, email a picture to me at Scomisky@BaldwinParkpoa.com. Or if you would like to share past spring time memories, send them my way. We will post them on the Baldwin Park Community Network or include in the next Baldwin Park Living magazine. Check out the events calendar on Page 4 to see what is going on in Baldwin Park this spring or visit the calendar section of the Community Network. There are plenty of things to get you out and about enjoying the springtime.
Meet Your Association Staff...10 At Your Service: Hearing Associates of Central Florida....16 Thank You Mom!: The winning letters in the Mother’s Day drawing...20 Meet Your Neighbors: Dr. Pamela Snook...22 How Does Your Garden Grow: Gardening Tips from Valleycrest...26 SPRING: A Time to Renew, Refresh a n d R e v i t a l i z e Yo u r Mind, Body and Spirit...28 Green You Can Use: Solar Energy For Your Home...30 Summer Fun! Summer Camps!...34 Picture Pages: Chili Cook-off, Baldwin Park Arts Festival, Martini Night with a Purpose & the Food & Wine Festival...36 & 37 Committees Directory...38 Business Directory...39
Publication Info Baldwin Park Living is published by Baldwin Park Joint Committee, Inc. (Joint Committee), a Florida not-for-profit corporation. The publication is for the purpose of commercial and merchant advertising and is circulated to all owners and tenants of the residential and commercial units within Baldwin Park. All advertisements are subject to approval, revision, or rejection by the Joint Committee, which decisions may be made in the sole judgment of the Joint Committee.
Kenneth Roberts was recently awarded the Trophy of Awesomeness for the successful inaugural Orlando Chili Cook-Off at Baldwin Park, which raised $15,700 for Special Olympics Florida. For photos of the chili cook-off and more, please go to Page 36.
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RELAY FOR LIFE OF BALDWIN PARK RELAY Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 Walk starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday Glenridge Middle School The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events and 18 hours in length. Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back. For additional information please visit www.relayforlife.org/baldwinparkfl.
3rd ANNUAL DOGGIE DERBY Saturday, May 1 Registration: 9:00 a.m.; Races: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Corrine Commons Please come and support your Baldwin Park neighbors at the third annual Doggie Derby at Baldwin Park. This resident-led event is held in Corrine Commons each year the morning of the Kentucky Derby. The derby is a friendly competition that gives pets and their owners a chance to engage- in the spirit of the sport of kings while raising money for a deserving charity; Canine Companions for Independence. Even if you are not planning to enter your pet in the race please feel free to come on out and watch. This is a family fun filled event that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age, and the best part of all, it’s free to spectators. Activities include a performance by the Young Marine Color Guard, Ladies Hat Contest, Pet Caricatures, Canine Massage, Raffle, Children’s Activities, Face Painting, and live music throughout the day. Families and pets also will enjoy shopping booths from local pet retailers and artists. Cost: free to spectators, $15 race registration fee per dog. Registration is currently open at www.bpdoggiederby.com.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION GREAT STRIDES Saturday, May 8 8:30 a.m. Blue Jacket Park Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for a day of fun and camaraderie as tens of thousands of people across the country take GREAT STRIDES! GREAT STRIDES is the CF Foundation's largest fund-raising event. It provides opportunities for all people within a local community to get involved forming teams through their workplace, through clubs and organizations or with friends and family. Walk day is a fun, family-oriented celebration that includes a healthy 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) walk, Kids’ Corner activities, food, and festivities that participants look forward to year after year. Opportunity for Student Service Hours - Student volunteers and walkers qualify for school and/or Bright futures
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service hours. Please contact Kerri Rossi at the CF Foundation for more information by email at krossi@cff.org or by calling 407339-2978.
MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 9 Go to Page 20 and see how three Baldwin Park children celebrate their mothers.
6TH ANNUAL ORLANDO TRIATHLON Sunday, May 23 7:30 a.m. (Awards Ceremony: 10:30 a.m.) Village Center Waterfront This is one event you don’t want to miss, whether you are participating or cheering on the hundreds of athletes as they swim, bike and run through Baldwin Park. It is a fun filled family activity day! Categories include: Triathlon - Swim 0.75 km - Bike 13.4 miles - Run 2.5 miles; Duathlon - Run 5 km - Bike 13.4 miles - Run 2.5 miles; and Aquabike - Swim 0.75 km - Bike 13.4 miles. The event is free to spectators. Participant information and registration website is http://buttar.com/events/triathlon/ OrlandoTri/index.htm.
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Letter from the Residential Owners Association President
What a Great Neighborhood We Live In! First, here is an update on the idea of having 4th of July fireworks and festivities: In the February/March 2010 edition of Baldwin Park Living I asked for sponsors to put on a 4th of July Fireworks event in Baldwin Park, as 83.9 percent of January’s Activities Survey respondents indicated they would like to have such an event. I have great news! We have some residents who have stepped up and volunteered to work on 4th of July fireworks and festivities. A committee had its first meeting and it looks like Baldwin Park will have a really great fireworks show at Lake Baldwin and really great festivities at two venues within the neighborhood in 2011. The committee thought that it would be difficult to put the event together for this year given the short time frame, and with the additional time it would gain by putting the event off until 2011 we could have a much bigger and better event. So, mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information. Solicitors/Peddlers: Next, in my capacity as Neighborhood Watch (NW) Coordinator for Baldwin Park, I’ve gotten some emails from residents concerning solicitors coming uninvited to their residences and in some cases acting rude or belligerent. I’ve already sent information to all the NW Block Captains, and in the interest of keeping the solicitors and peddlers straight with your help, I’m providing to you the information from the City of Orlando Code on solicitors and peddlers. Okay, I know that quoting from the City of Orlando Code can be pretty boring to some (most) residents, but all residents should be ZZZZZ. Snore. Snore. ZZZZZZZ. Yawn. Excuse me. It seems I dozed off in the middle of reading the Chapter 45 that deals with ZZZZZZZZZZ. Huh. What? I seem to have dozed off again. Anyhow, here is some information solicitors, peddlers and what they must do and cannot do. The following is quoted and paraphrased from Chapter 45, SOLICITORS’ PERMITSCOMMERCIAL, of the City of Orlando Code: First a couple of definitions (the italics are mine): Solicitor. A solicitor is “any individual traveling by foot…or conveyance…taking or attempting to take orders for sale of goods, wares or merchandise, subscriptions, personal property of any nature whatsoever for future delivery, or for services to be furnished or performed in the future…whether he is collecting advance payments…or not. ‘Solicitor’ shall include persons engaged in soliciting information door-to-door for the purpose of polls, surveys and similar activities for a commercial purpose, but shall not include persons engaged in their constitutional rights of freedom of speech and political activity.” ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. Peddler. A peddler is “an individual traveling by foot…or conveyance…carrying, conveying or transporting goods, wares, merchandise, offering and exposing the same for sale or delivery articles to purchasers, or who, by traveling from house to house, shall sell or offer the same for sale from a vehicle or conveyance. Anyone who solicits orders and as a separate transaction makes deliveries to purchasers as a part of scheme or design to evade the provisions of this Chapter (Chapter 45) shall be deemed a
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peddler, subject to the provision of this Chapter. The word ‘peddler’ shall also include the words ‘hawker’ and ‘huckster’.” ZZZZZZZZZ
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Ah, the hot tea really helps. Let me see if I can summarize these definitions a little bit. So, a peddler tries to sell and deliver something to you immediately, and a solicitor tries to sell you something that you will get at a later date. And just when you thought you understood all this; bad news, there are exceptions to the definitions. See below. Exceptions to these definitions: ”Milk, water, bakery, grocery, or other food product vendors licensed by the City of Orlando. “Individuals peddling, soliciting or canvassing for charitable or religious purposes, as provided for in Chapter 51. “Laundry, dry cleaning, rug cleaning, garment storage, linen supply, towel supply, and diaper services, delivery and route men operating from clearly identifiable vehicles, and newspaper delivery men on regular routes. “Service or repair men responding to service calls as an agent of a person issued a valid occupational license. “Representatives and salespersons for cosmetic, cleaning or food storage products conducting a pre-arranged visit to demonstrate their products.” So now that you understand the definitions, below is the meat of the law. Section 45.01 Permit and License Required states “It is unlawful for any person to solicit or peddle…within the...City of Orlando, without first obtaining and having in personnel possession a valid, current solicitor’s permit in compliance with this Chapter and having first obtained an occupational license as required by Chapter 36 of this Code.” So, the solicitor or peddler has to have a current permit which you can ask to see. And the solicitor or peddler has some prohibitions under the law. Section 45.02 Prohibitions states “It is unlawful for any individual solicitor, agent or peddler to: ”Enter the premises of a private resident…when a ‘No Solicitors’ sign is posted. ”Remain upon any residential premises after the owner occupant requests the solicitor to depart.
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Meet Your Association Staff
DWIGHT JONES
KELLY FERGUSON, LCAM
Dwight has been a part of the Baldwin Park team for more than six years and supervises a four-man maintenance crew who oversee the upkeep of all association facilities - Grace Hopper Hall, Enders Park and High Park - and more.
At a desk tucked away in a corner of the association offices in Grace Hopper Hall, Kelly, the Accounting Administrator/ARC Coordinator, pays the bills and provides support to the Architectural Review Committee.
Away from his job, you will likely find Dwight playing basketball in pick up games at Glenridge Middle School, or at a Magic game. Dwight is the father of two sons; Damian, who is married to Michelle, and Deaven; and one daughter; Dareshia, who is mother to his granddaughter, Tamia.
Outside of the office, Kelly is all about having fun, including hanging with friends and going to movies, but especially enjoying live music and going to concerts. She recently traveled to West Palm Beach to see Brad Paisley in concert. Kelly was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale.
Continued from Page 8 ”Conduct business between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. or at any time on Sunday. ”To approach back or rear doors or the sides or rear of residential premises. ”To refuse or fail to exhibit his solicitor’s permit identification card upon request by any law enforcement officer or citizen solicited. ”Intentionally make any physical contact with or touch the person solicited without that person's consent. ”Block the free passage of the person being solicited. ”Intentionally approach in such a manner or use obscene or abusive language or gestures intended to or likely to cause a reasonable person to be intimidated into responding affirmatively to the solicitation. ”Conduct off-premises canvassing.”
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It also states that “Prior to engaging in any form of solicitation…a solicitor shall announce to the person being solicited the true identity of the solicitor, the true identity of the organization he/she is soliciting for and whether he/she has a City of Orlando solicitor's permit and occupational license.” Summary: The solicitor or peddler must come to your front door, has to have a permit which he or she must show you if you ask to see it (and you should), cannot come to your home after 5:00 p.m. or before 9:00 a.m. or any time on Sunday, cannot get physical with you or use obscene or abusive language or gestures toward you, and must leave your premises if you ask them to do so. Recommendations: I recommend you never let a solicitor or peddler into your home. If you ask to see a permit and the solicitor or peddler refuses to show it to you or violates any of the other prohibitions, tell him or her to leave, immediately call the Orlando Police Department (911) to report the person(s), and then if you are a NW Member call your neighbors through the Neighborhood Watch Chain Call system to tell them.
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“What Can A Personal Trainer Do For You?” Find out at www.BaldwinParkNewtwork.com Click on “For Your Information”
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AT YOUR SERVICE :: Hearing Associates of Central Florida “Turn It to the Left” for better hearing The month of May has been designated Better Hearing and Speech Month, a national campaign designed to raise awareness about hearing loss and communication disorders, and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing.
be enjoyed at a safer volume. The financial investment of the headsets can provide years of enjoyment without hearing damage. As a parent, you can set examples for your child. When mowing the lawn or using noisy tools or appliances, use hearing protection, and insist that your child playing nearby does the same. Such habits will save both your hearing and that of your child.
Although hearing problems are commonly associated with aging, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are under the age of 65, and more than five million young people in the United States between the ages of six and 19 report noiseinduced hearing loss.
Whether younger or older, most people don’t notice their own hearing loss, and wait too long to get help. Someone with noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) may not even be aware of the loss, but it can be detected with a hearing test.
Melissa Riess, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology and owner of Hearing Associates of Central Florida offers the following Facts and Messages About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss:
Children and teenagers seldom complain about the symptoms of hearing loss.
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States and affects more than 31 million Americans. One of the most common and yet completely preventable causes of permanent sensorineural hearing loss is exposure to sound levels that are excessively loud. High noise levels first cause temporary and then permanent damage to the sensory hair cells within the cochlea. America’s kids need to dial the volume down on their iPods and radios and cell phones - just touch the dial and “Turn It to the Left” - in order to prevent unnecessary hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable! Some toys may actually produce intense sound, and certainly sound levels at some music concerts can damage hearing. To prevent hearing loss, kids need to: Turn it down Walk away from the noise Use hearing protection, or ear plugs. Custom hearing protection is one of the best ways to protect your hearing, ensuring proper fit and proper protection at all times. Musicians should be extra vigilant and utilize specially designed ear plugs or custom monitors. Once your hearing is gone, it cannot be restored. Utilize noise cancelling headsets to decrease surrounding noise so that music can
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Adults may lose their hearing so gradually they do not realize it is happening. Over time, the sounds a person hears may become distorted or muffled, and it may be difficult for the person to understand speech. The first step in treatment of a hearing problem is a hearing evaluation by an audiologist. The “Turn It to the Left” Campaign is letting kids know about the hazards of noise in order to protect their hearing for a lifetime. The American Academy of Audiology and its Foundation are telling kids about noise-induced hearing loss. Rapper Ben Jackson developed a rap called “Turn It to the Left” to remind kids that they can dramatically reduce their risk of hearing loss by turning the volume down on iPods and other personal stereos. For more information on the “Turn It to the Left” Campaign, or to hear the rap, visit www.TurnIttotheLeft.com. Visit www.OrlandoHears.com to view educational video on how the ear works. Dr. Riess offers comprehensive audiological care to adult and pediatric patients throughout the Central Florida region in her Baldwin Park office located in the Live/Work district. She is available for hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, cochlear implant mapping, custom hearing protection fitting, auditory processing evaluations, and tinnitus evaluations. She obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Florida and served as clinical professor at the University of Central Florida, in addition to positions at large medical facilities, and now her own state of the art private practice. To learn more about Dr. Riess and your own hearing, visit www.OrlandoHears.com or call the office to schedule consultation at 407-898-2220.
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Thank You Mom For... MADISON VISCONTI Age: 6 Parents: James & Beth Visconti Siblings: Brother, Ben, 3, and a new baby sister is due in July. (Madison’s card also came with a rainbow colored candy cane and a yellow plastic bracelet! The heart on the right was designed to “pop” out when the card was opened.)
GAVIN ROYAL Age: 7 Parents: Steven & Annette
The winners of the Mother’s Day drawing - (from left) Annette
Jack’s Steakhouse, or Lago; and a facial at Belle Vie Day Spa, a hair
Royal, Beth Visconti, and Angelica Burnett - accept their prizes at
cut at Hair Cuttery, or a gift certificate to Merrigan’s Boutique;
the cover photo shoot. Each received either a dinner at Colibri,
and a bottle of wine from WineStyles.
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TRINITY BURNETT Age: 6 Parents: Frederick & Angelica Siblings: Brothers Ethan, 2, and newborn Ashton
Other entries from the Mother’s Day contest can be found on the Community Network website, www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com. Special thanks to Harry Lim (www.harrylimphotography.com) for the cover shot and photos on the opposite page.
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR :: Dr. Pamela Snook
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amela Snook is not yet a mother, but she knows the joy of motherhood, a thousand fold!
A transplant from Shiner, Texas, who completed her residency at University of Florida in Gainesville last year, Snook knew growing up that she wanted to be a doctor, but there were no role models for her in small home town. “We graduated from high school,” said Snook. “Some of us went to college, some of us stayed local, but no one there became a doctor, and certainly, no one female became a doctor. It was unheard of!” Originally enrolling as a business major at the University of Texas in Austin, her father convinced her that she could make it in medical school. “My true passion was becoming a physician,” said Snook. But she wasn’t sure what kind of medicine she wanted to practice. She got her first taste of what would become her specialty as a med student, working with a doctor in Del Rio, Texas. “I’ll never forget being in the delivery room,” she said, as the doctor walked her through the delivery procedure. “Seeing the tears of joy...on mom’s
face, on grandma’s face,” she smiles. “This is a field of medicine that is very unique in that most of the time this is happy experience. You actually get to be involved in something extraordinary. It’s something when you can see a grown man cry tears of joy and a mother’s smile beaming from here to California!” That is when she knew she wanted to specialize in obstetrics, said Snook. Over the course of her residency, “I have probably delivered about a thousand babies,” she said. In July of last year, Snook joined the practice at Premier OB/GYN, in Maitland. She said she is excited about “making it my own, a little bit.” Snook said there are lots of “fun little things” happening in the field of obstetrics that she wants to offer her patients “There’s 3D and 4D ultrasound, where you can get a DVD of your baby and you can see it moving and you don’t have to be a doctor to understand what you are looking at,” she said. Also, expectant mothers can record their baby’s heart beat with a fetal heart recorder and install it in a Build-A-Bear to save or give to a sibling! “It’s the little fun things like that!” Snook is also working with a designer to create her own onesie line to benefit a cause, like March of Dimes.
Snook, and her partner, Dr. Gene Krishingner, have an aggressive goal for the obstetrics practice at Premier - to deliver 30 babies a month. Most of those babies will be born at Winter Park Memorial Hospital’s new Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, set to open just prior to Mother’s Day, in May. “I’m going to be busy!” she said. In her spare time, she likes to travel, enjoys running, and spending time with her fiancé, Chase Fawcett, who is an ER resident in Jacksonville. She said she enjoys living in Baldwin Park, but being an OB doctor, she doesn’t get to spend a lot of time at home. “People said to me, ‘Pam, are you sure you want to do OB. Surely you are not thinking clearly! You’ll have to go deliver those babies at 2:00 in the morning.’” Her response to the skeptics...“If you are happy doing what you are doing, it’s not a job. You want to be there!”
NEW BABY PLACE TO BE ‘DELIVERED’ ON MAY 2! A place where - every day is Mother’s Day! The new Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place at Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Central Florida’s only boutique obstetric hospital, will allow new mommies the opportunity to feel like a queen when delivering their little princess. The new three-story, 47,000 square foot Mediterranean-inspired building is expanding to meet the needs of the growing number of women who want to deliver and experience the extraordinary care and resort-style amenities at the Baby Place. More than 3,500 babies will be born at Winter Park Memorial each year. This represents over 1,000 more deliveries. The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place will feature all new labor and delivery, operating, triage and post-partum recovery rooms. And if advanced care is needed, the new Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is available with 24-hour in-house medical coverage for babies 31 weeks and older. New mothers and their families can also enjoy the new relaxation lounge, family activity room and a vast array of boutique-style amenities including the Baby Place’s Registered Nurse (RN) Birthing Planner. Designed around Florida Hospital’s C.R.E.A.T.I.O.N. model of health - Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition - new mothers will find a warm, nurturing spainspired environment. Expansive windows throughout the Baby Place also offer views of the Winter Park community and provide a restful retreat for mothers and their new little ones. The Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, May 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a ceremony at 1:30. For more information, please go to www.winterparkhospital.com.
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“Sweet April showers Do bring May flowers” This short poem is attributed to a gentleman by the name of Thomas Tusser, who, in 1557, compiled a collection of writings he called A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry. And while this poem might be a reflection of weather reality in general, as everyone in Central Florida knows, the “dry” winter season has been very wet this year, which means, Baldwin Park should be busting out in full bloom right about NOW! While the rain we had in March bodes well for blooms in April, because increased levels of moisture in the soil help plants to grow faster and healthier, the overall beauty of Baldwin Park’s environs can be credited in part to the efforts of Miguel Garcia and his team at ValleyCrest, the company charged with the upkeep of most of the common areas in the community. Garcia and ValleyCrest have been in Baldwin Park since the beginning. One division of the company was involved in the installation of all the plant material specified by the landscape architecture company, Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin, Inc., while another, Garcia’s, oversees the maintenance. Garcia, who has a degree in agronomy from the University of Florida, is the account manager and has two production specialists and four crews working four 10hour days throughout the community. According to the original landscape design set up by Baldwin Park Development and Glatting Jackson, Baldwin Park’s main thoroughfare, New Broad Street, and the Village Center, has a manicured “northern neighborhood look” with lots of woody ornamentals, trees and azaleas, with plenty of Florida “native” plants in the buffer areas.
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“I think, it’s a nice blend,” said Garcia. “There’s both aspects.”
have learned what works best in the community and what does not.
In addition to mowing, edging and pruning, the crews change the flower beds and the pots every quarter.
“Baldwin Park has its own agronomic characteristics,” said Garcia. “Some things that work well somewhere else, don’t necessarily work well here. It’s important to put the right plant in the right location!”
“Personally I like color a lot,” said Garcia. “In the fall, we try to have more of an orange tone of flowers. We also try and match the flowers (in the beds) to the crepe myrtles. When the crepe myrtles are in bloom and the flowers match...ah, it is beautiful!” One of Garcia’s favorite spots is the large flower bed at the entrance to the community at Bennett and New Broad Street.
TIP FOR YOUR HOME LANDSCAPE: If your landscape plants aren’t thriving, it might be because of the soil. Garcia says the pH is high in most of Baldwin Park. Have your soil tested at the Orange County Extension Service and make amendments as recommended for better results. The extension office is located at 6021 South Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812-3604. The telephone number is 407-254-9200. Garcia is also a certified pest control operator and stays informed on any new, exotic pests that might do harm to the plant materials. “I think a new pest comes in every month,” said Garcia, “and four or five a year become established.” He said he is currently fighting chilli thrips on the Indian hawthorn and plumbago.
“When you see that bed, you know you are in Baldwin Park,” said Garcia. “You know you are somewhere different.” TIP FOR YOUR HOME LANDSCAPE: For a dramatic effect with pots on your patio or porch, Garcia says to remember this “Spiller, Filler, Thriller!” A good spiller to hang around the edge of the pot is a sweet potato vine, ivy, or vinca vine. The filler is medium height plant. The thriller is usually a single, taller plant placed in the center of the filler plants. Look at the pots along Jake Street for good examples. By trial and error, Garcia and his crews
“We don’t do blanket applications (of pesticides),” said Garcia. “We really try to do an integrated pest management approach. We go to where the problem is. We don’t spray the tree. We do systemic treatment to the floor, so we are not putting out product all over town.” TIP FOR YOUR HOME LANDSCAPE: Pay attention to new installations in the common areas. This should give you a hint as to the types of plants that seem to be working well within the community. ValleyCrest uses the same plant list in the Landscape Guidelines as homeowners. The list can be seen on the opposite page and can also be found on the Community Network website under the Architectural Review Committee tab at www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com.
TREES (Common Name/Botanical Name)
Allee Elm Drake Elm Red maple American Holly Sweet Gum/Liquidambar styracifus Sycamore Bluff Oak Laurel Oak/Quercus lauifolia Live Oak/Quercus virginiana Loblolly Bay Shumard Oak/Quercus shumardii Southern Magnolia Southern Red Cedar/Juniperus silicicloa Bald Cypress/Taxodium distichum Bradford Pear Chaste Tree Crape Myrtle/Lagerstroemia indica sp. Eastern Redbud/Cerds canadensis Fringe Tree Red Mulberry River Birch Trumpet Tree Dahoon Holly Loquat/Eriobotrya japonica Orange, Grapefruit , Lemon Italain Cypress Podocarpus Tall Glossy Privet Torulosa Juniper/Juniperus chinensis “torulosa” Wax Myrtle/Myrica cerifera Wax Privet White Geiger Tree Yaupon Holly/Dex vomitoria
PALMS (Common Name/Botanical Name)
Cabbage Palm/Sabal palmetto Chinese Fan Palm European Fan Palm Paurotis Palm Pindo Palm Queen Palm Windmill Palm
SHRUBS (Common Name/Botanical Name)
Anise/Illicium floridanum Awabuki Viburnum Buford Holly Camelia Cleyera Glossy Abelia Japanese Anis Tree Pineapple Guava
Pittosporum Podocarpus Plumbago/Leadwort - Plumbago auriculata Sandankwa Viburnum Sassanqua Sweet Viburnum Wax Myrtle/Myrica cerifera Wax Privet Yaupon Holly/Dex vomitoria Box Thorn Crape-Jasmine Gardenia Chinese Juniper Dwarf Bufor Holly Flame of the Woods Heavenly Bamboo Indian Hawthorne/Raphiolepsis indica Southern Indica Azalea sp. Thryallis Varigated Pittosporum Dwarf Indian Hawthorne/Raphiolepsis indica
GROUNDCOVERS (Common Name/Botanical Name)
African Iris/Morea Iridiodes Boston Fern Bugleflower Cast-Iron Plant/Aspidistra elatior Dwarf Confederate jasmine/Trachelospemum jasminoides “Minima” Daylily Hybrids/Hemerocalis hybrids Downey Jasmine/Jasminum multiflorum English Ivy/Hedera helix Florida Heather Holly Leaf Fern/Cyrtomium falcatum Lily of the Nile Lilyturf species Mondo Grass/Ophiopogon japonicus Periwinkle/Vinca minor Purple Queen Shore Juniper Spider Lily Varigated Big Periwinkle Wood Fern
VINES (Common Name/Botanical Name)
Dwarf Schellings Holly/Dex vomitora “Schellings Dwarf” Japanese Boxwood Kurume Azalea Parson Juniper/Juniperus chinensis “Parsonii” Birds Nest Fern Coonti/Zamia pumila Crinum Lily/Crinum asiaticum Cut Leaf Philodendron/Philodendron selloum European Fan Palm Hibiscus Japanese Fatsia King Sego Palm/Cycas revoluta Lady Palm Pennisetum Pigmy Date Palm Shell Ginger Lily Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Wisteria Allamanda/Allamanda sp. Banks Rose Bougainvillea/Bouganvillea sp. Confederate Jasmine/Trachelospermum jasminoldes Coral vine/Antigonon leptopus Creeping Fig/Ficus pumila English Ivy/Hedera helix Night Blooming Jasmine Shining Jasmine/Jasminum nitidum Trumpet Creeper
TURF St. Augustine Grass Bermuda Grass
All plants shown in bold represent Xeriscape Landscaping recommendation from the St. Johns River Water Management District cross referenced list with the Baldwin Park Plant List. This list is only intended to assist with the selection of plant material and in no way represents an all inclusive list of Xeriscape Landscaping for Central Florida. “Xeriscape landscaping” means landscaping that maximizes the conservation of water by the use of site appropriate plants and an efficient watering system. Please check the Landscape Guidelines on the Community Network for a detailed plant list with approved locations and additional information.
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Welcome to spring! Finally Florida is beginning to feel like the state most of us migrated to for its amazing sunshine, lush flora and warm weather. Having experienced a record breaking frigid winter I have been wondering whether some sort of normal temperatures would ever grace us with their presence. Mother Nature has been teasing us with her play on above 60 then back to below 50. Her musings have created weariness, unease and frustration and yet she only reminds us that we must keep on our toes and not get too comfortable but at the same time don’t take ourselves too seriously.
flowers and foliage and the bountiful healthy sustenance of the vegetable or herb garden.
We are fast approaching the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22. Also, April 17 and April 18 have been designated the “Global Days of Service,” for which millions of people around the globe are organizing community projects to increase awareness of the fragility of our global space ship Earth. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what humans have created and what actions can be taken in order to BY DR. RICHARD BETTS reverse our treaded path and still be able to enjoy our creature comforts. Communities around the world are enacting green sustainable Take a gander out your pollen speckled window and you will see projects in an effort to decrease the human destruction of nature all the wonderful signs of spring. Tiny leaves have already begun by planting trees, educating their community on green practices to emerge from their dormant homes on the cypress, oak and or cleaning a neglected area in an effort to build a more clean and maple trees in their quest to stretch toward and capture warm life sustainable world. By cultivating and caring for a plant of your giving sunshine. A colorful rainbow of flowers has begun to choice you will increase the beauty and sustainability of the emerge to bring a sense of renewal and panache to our planet on a small scale. Many have heard of the butterfly affect. neighborhood. The boisterous chattering and in flight pas de By doing something as small as the movement of a tissue paper duex courting ritual of the water foul and birds of prey create a thin butterfly wing you have the ability to affect something as far cacophony of sound and circus aerobatic viewing pleasure. away as the other side of the earth. Just the simple act of planting Ducklings can already be spotted jetting to and fro never far from and cultivating a plant will have far reaching ramifications. their parents, energetically moving from one place to another investigating their fresh new invigorating world. Why not start a new spring tradition with your family by getting involved with one of the many Earth Day Projects happening This is a time of renewal, a time to refresh and revitalize your around Central Florida. In fact if you would like to get involved in mind, body and spirit in preparation for all of the exciting tasks one close to home you are welcome to participate in a project and goals you have planned for the year. Spring is the time of year that will increase the beauty of Baldwin Park by removing when death becomes life as the earth cycle continues as it has for garbage and unsightly refuse along the shores of Lake Baldwin billions of years. A plethora of opportunities are presented to and Lake Susannah. The new Baldwin Park Rotary Club would commune with nature through various avenues. A vigorous bike like to welcome you and your family to participate in its first ride or leisure hand in hand walk on Baldwin Parks many trails get community project which will take place on Saturday, April 17 the juices flowing culminating in a positive attitude adjustment. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Our goal is to remove refuse and A lakefront family picnic with joyous adolescent squeals and garbage from the shores of Lake Baldwin and Lake Susannah rapturous laughter or a romantic view of an awe inspiring sunset to make our neighborhood more beautiful. over Lake Baldwin while caressing and smooching with your sweetie will certainly increase the energy of your body, mind and Due to city wide budget cuts you may have noticed in the past spirit flushing out those depressing doldrums of winter. year an increased accumulation of unappealing trash around the lakes. Since the shoreline is designated a city park it falls on the If you are looking to increase your everlasting connection with Park and Recreation department of Orlando to ensure cleanliness nature I encourage you to experience the act of planting a plant, however, their main budget focus has been Blue Jacket Park and nurturing it with clear sparkling water, providing it with the lakeshores have fallen to the wayside. If you would like to do photosynthetic promoting sunshine and your effort will be your part in keeping Baldwin Park clean and green volunteer with rewarded as it grows and blossoms into a beautiful natural innate the Baldwin Park Rotary on Saturday, April 17. For more organism. It doesn’t make any difference whether it is front yard information about the clean up please email me at daffodils, thorny artichokes in a backyard garden, a box herb drrichardbetts@gmail.com. Remember, this is a perfect garden with sumptuous basil or a sweet odiferous flowering tree opportunity to meet fellow Baldwin Park residents and get a as all of these will provide you with beneficial therapeutic calm couple of hours of morning fresh air, sunshine, exercise and and relaxation encouraging a loving connection to nature stimulating gossip …uh… I mean conversation. See you there! melting away psychological stress allowing your mind to realize current issues will fade and eventually become a harmless Dr. Richard Betts is a Baldwin Park resident who practices Chiropractic and thought of the past. From the point at which your flora is planted Nutrition and is currently accepting new patients. Go to you will reap the fruits of your labor by enjoying the beauty of www.drrichardbetts.com for more health information.
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A Time to Renew, Refresh and Revitalize Your Mind, Body and Spirit
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Solar Energy for Your Home BY LAWRENCE HEFLER (www.greenyoucanuse.com)
“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” Thomas Edison 1931
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very minute of every day, we use energy in our homes. When we flip a switch, we expect that something will turn on as long as we’ve paid our bills. But if our electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas, it comes with an additional price: the release of greenhouse gases. Cleaner energy options can supplement the electricity coming into your home or the energy used to heat your home or water. Renewable energy sources such as sun enable all the functions of your home to continue unchanged, but improve conditions for the earth and your wallet by reducing dependence on fossil fuel. The technologies that use these sources emit very little air pollution and have minimal impact on the environment. As an added bonus, federal and state financial incentives are widely available now to reduce the cost of the systems. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) provides a federal tax credit equal to 30 percent of qualifying expenditures for purchase for qualified photovoltaic property and for solar water heating property used exclusively for purposes other than heating swimming pools and hot tubs. You can generate electricity at your home from solar sources. This can entail an upfront cost to buy and install equipment which you earn back through savings on your utility bill over years.
Generating Your Own Solar Power The sun’s energy can produce power in two ways: photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal. PV systems change sunlight directly into electricity. Depending on the size of the system, PV can provide all of your home's electricity needs, supplement your current source, or even generate surplus electricity that you can place back onto the electric grid. A PV system needs unobstructed access to the sun’s rays for most or all of the day, throughout the year. Thus, solar panels are extremely cost-effective in Florida where there is a lot of sunlight and can generate payback in a few years.
The basics of solar PV Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly to electricity. They work any time the sun is shining, but more electricity is produced when the sunlight is more intense and strikes the PV modules directly. Unlike solar thermal systems for heating water, PV does not use the sun’s heat to make electricity. Instead, electrons freed by the interaction of sunlight with semiconductor materials in PV cells are captured in an electric current. PV allows you to produce electricity from a clean, renewable resource. A PV system never runs out of fuel, and it won’t increase U.S. oil imports. Many PV system components are now manufactured in the United States. Advanced Solar Photonics, located in Lake Mary, Florida is a leading manufacturer of monocrystalline (high efficiency) solar modules and solar generators.
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Why do people buy a solar PV system? People decide to buy solar systems for a variety of reasons. Some people want to help preserve the Earth’s finite fossil-fuel resources and reduce air pollution. Others want to invest in an energyproducing improvement to their property. Some people like the security of reducing the amount of electricity they buy from their utility because it makes them less vulnerable to future price increases. And some people just appreciate the independence that a PV system provides. A small solar electric system can be a reliable and clean producer of electricity for a home or office.
What does it really cost? The economics of a solar electric system depend on the upfront and the operating costs. A solar company can tell you how much electricity your new PV system will produce per year (measured in kilowatt-hours) and compare that number to your annual electricity usage (called demand) to get an idea of how much you will save. As a rule, the cost per kilowatt-hour goes down as you increase the size of the system. BlueChip Energy, a local solar power provider, reports that a 5-kilowatt system that produces up to 5000 watts of electricity is sufficient to meet the electrical needs of a typical Central Florida home. The cost is around $35,000 to $40,000 but with federal tax credits, state rebates, and manufacturers incentives, the net cost to a homeowner can be anywhere from $5,000 to $18,000. BlueChip Energy estimates that a 5 kW solar generator system can offset $125 to $150 a month from a residential electric bill.
Useful things to know when considering solar for your home: Make sure you understand your OUC rates and billing. Don’t worry about solar batteries as you will stay “on the grid” to get power at night, just as you are doing today. Get an accurate idea of the amount of energy your home uses each month. A growing family will face growing energy needs. If you are childless or have kids ready to leave the nest, you can expect your energy costs to go down. Solar systems should be on the south or west-facing area of your roof. Adding a solar system will not cause a reassessment of your property. Solar panels are exempt from property taxes. Learn about the two kinds of solar system warranties that are normally offered. A solar panel will last 30 years or more and lose some ½ percent (0.5 percent) conversion efficiency annually. Panels will not harm your roof in any way when properly installed. And finally, follow this advice from BlueChip Energy…Become energy efficient first by learning how to conserve energy, then plan to reduce your energy costs with clean solar power. (Any exterior solar energy installation is subject to review by the Architectural Review Committee. Before purchasing a system, please check with Brad Wasil Assistant Community Association Manager, at BWasil@BaldwinParkpoa.com for guidelines.)
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PICTURE PAGES: Orlando Chili Cook-off & Baldwin Park Arts Festival
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PICTURE PAGES: Martini Night With A Purpose & Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Food & Wine Festival
Upper left photo, this page: Cian Griffin, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, with his mom, Lynda, at Martini Night With A Purpose. For more photos of the Chili Cook-off, the Baldwin Park Arts Festival, Martini Night With A Purpose, and the Food & Wine Festival, please go to www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com and click on Photo Gallery. All events photos by Harry Lim, www.harrylimphotography.com.
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COMMITTEES DIRECTORY On this page, look for listings of “Committees,” which will alternate each issue with listings for Baldwin Park “Clubs & Classes” you can join. All of this information can be found any time at www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
regarding any changes to an existing residential homes or lots,
The Activities Committee was formed in 2006. The committee
including everything from additions and swimming pools to
meets once a month and works with the Community Director to
landscape and gutters. The ARC meetings are held on the 2nd and
plan and execute events for the residents of Baldwin Park. Surveys
4th Thursdays of each month and are open meetings, but with a
are sent out to residents and the results of the surveys assist in
specific agenda for residents that submitted ARC applications for
determining the type of events to be planned for the year. Some events held in the past include porch sales, Halloween Party, Easter Egg Hunt, Ice Cream Social, and concerts. The committee also assists in the planning of the Baldwin Park Arts Festival and the Baldwin Park Festival of Lights holiday event in the Village Center. For more information, please contact Susan Comisky, Community Director, at SComisky@BaldwinParkpoa.com.
approval. For any additional information, please contact Brad Wasil at bwasil@BaldwinParkpoa.com.
COVENANTS COMMITTEE The Covenants Committee members are appointed by the Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association, Inc. Board of Directors. The committee consists five (5) members who are not
SPARK COMMITTEE
officers, directors, or employees of the Association, or the spouse,
The Spark Committee was formed with the belief as Baldwin Park
parent, child, brother or sister of an officer, director, or employee
transitioned from a developer-run community to a resident-run
of the Association. The Covenants Committee shall hold hearings
community, residents needed to be encouraged to continue the
required by Florida Statute 720.305(2)(a). The main objective for
growth of the community through personal touch, involvement
covenants is to maintain the beautiful character of the
and ownership. The committee held its first meeting in March of
development. This committee will assist in setting the future tone
2008 and determined that the key to the success begins with good communication. The Spark Committee consists of four volunteer members who were involved in other community groups within Baldwin Park. The objectives of the Spark Committee include enhancing
for the quality of Baldwin Park as a community. The purpose of the committee is not to make or create the covenants but rather to enforce them. The committee meets once a month to review violations that have not been corrected and at that time make decisions on what action should be taken. If you are interested in
ongoing communications with the goal of getting more residents
more information on this committee please contact Michelle
involved in the community by utilizing online and offline
Vitale at MVitale@BaldwinParkpoa.com.
communication tools and to promote “Add Your Spark to Baldwin Park” campaign which provide opportunities for and promotes
TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE
resident involvement in clubs, committees, classes, the
The purpose of this committee is to advise the Baldwin Park
Neighborhood Watch Program, participation in community events
Residential Owners Inc. Board of Directors on matters of interest to
as volunteers and more. The committee felt that each resident has
the owners of Townhome, City Home and Live/Work properties
something to contribute to the community and each month
within Baldwin Park, including the development of annual
solicits resident volunteers to fill a specific volunteer need or “Spark.” For more information, please contact Susan Comisky, Community Director, at SComisky@BaldwinParkpoa.com.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
budgets and setting of monthly assessments. The committee members are elected by owners of property within each service area. Members of the Townhome Service Area Committee will need to be able to attend regular evening meetings (probably no
The Baldwin Park Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is made
more than monthly and not less than quarterly). You must be a
up of five (5) members that are appointed by the Residential
Townhome, City Home or Live/Work owner in order to serve on
Owners Association Board. All members serve two (2) year terms.
the committee. If you are interested in more information on
The purpose of the ARC is to make approval or denial decisions
this
based on the Baldwin Park Residential Design Guidelines,
BWasil@BaldwinParkpoa.com.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY VILLAGE CENTER RETAIL
VOA Associates, Inc.
Marchena & Graham, P.A.
Amy Ridge Allstate Agency
Websolvers
Mark Rash Interiors Martin Orthodontics - Dr. Jeff Martin
Baldwin Bark & Meow Supply Baldwin Nails & Day Spa
VILLAGE CENTER LIVE/WORK
McCorkle Construction Company
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Company
Access LLC
MSI Design
Best Cleaners
American Home Companions
Nishad Kahn P.L. Attorneys & Advisors
BullFish
American Mortgage Company
New York Life Insurance - Larry B. Rash
Chi Pan Asian Restaurant
Ana Ivonne Aviles, CPA, LLC
Orlando Pediatric Dentistry -
Colibri
Anh’s Nails & Skin Care
Dr. Maubashir Chaudhry
CVS Pharmacy
Baldwin Granite - Focus Builders
Park Avenue Group
Dental Excellence at Baldwin Park
Belle Vie Day Spa & Gifts
Park Place Title, Inc.
Farris & Fosters Famous Chocolate Factory
Blue Fox Services
Physician Associates - Dr. Penny Danna
Fitness Together
Cameron DesignS
Complete Health & Wellness -
Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries
Charis Counseling Center
Hair Cuttery Jack’s Steak House Kennedy’s All American Barber Club Ki Marital Arts Academy La Bella Luna Lago Restaurant Loco Motion Lulu Belle Baby Boutique Merrigan’s Boutique New Broad Street Realty O’Boys Bar B Q - NOW OPEN! Orlando Metro Gymnastics - COMING SOON! Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub Planet Beach Tanning Salon Planet Smoothie Publix Regions Bank Seito Japanese Restaurant
Crystal Clear Concepts FRS Planning Associates - Frank Arnall GW Financial Hearing Associates of Central Florida
Dr. Chris Brouillette Psychological Services, LLC Dr. Becky Eades Psychotherapy Works, LLC Maria Darcy, Ph. D., ABS
IE Site Designs
R.W. Block Consulting, Inc.
In Florida Mortgage
Reflections Dermatology -
Interior Talent Inc.
Dr. Dimitry Palceski
Joyce Ducas, PhD
Rey Group
Lake Baldwin Church
SaJune Medical Center
Lake Baldwin Medical - Dr. Rafik Bouaziz
SGM Engineering, Inc.
My Stage Dance Studio
Smart Start Learning Center
Pro-Active Family Chiropractic -
State Farm Agents -
Dr. Luke Peterson
Jim Ackerman & John Psomas
Rosa’s Design and Alterations
Therapeutic Hands of Steele
Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk
Wade P. Luther P.A. Law Firm
Solodev Internet Software
WomenCare - Dr. Brenda M. Barry
The Home Mag
OTHER COMMERCIAL
Showcase Acting Studio - NOW OPEN! Subway
NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
SunTrust Bank
AdepTech, Inc.
Tiny Toes Children’s Shoes
Animal Hospital at Baldwin Park
Uptown Park Wine Bar
Architects in Partnership
U-Top-It - COMING SOON!
Beattie Family Orthodontics
Victoria Jewelers
Bird Eye Institute - Dr. Eugenio Bird
Weight Watchers
Brown Cooper Architects
WineStyles Wine Bar & Market
Central Florida Foot & Ankle Specialists -
VILLAGE CENTER OFFICE
Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc.
Centerline Homes
Florida Retina and Vitreous Center
Commerce Financial Group
Hanover Capital Partners
CPA Wealth Management Services
Hess & Hess CPAs, P.A.
Executive OfficeSuites of Baldwin Park
Hoskins Quiros Osborne &
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Fairwinds Credit Union Florida Institute of Technology Nature’s Table North Park Baptist Church St. Paul Travelers
Dr. Victor McNamara
J Martin Black & Associates
LaBeaume, CPA, LLC
Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC
Human Development - Dr. Mary Travis
KRG&G, LLP
Kay Green Design
MSCW, Inc.
Lake Baldwin Dental - Dr. William Dunn
Post Properties
Lamm & Company Partners
The Majestic Apartments
Laser Center of Orlando -
The Rosenthal Law Firm, P.A.
Cathy Bukaty, CME, DPS, FS
For more information on these businesses, please go to www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com and click on Directories in the side menu bar.
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