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STRETCH GOALS Baldwin Park resident Lisa Schreiber is teaching the art of yoga to local children.
ALL DOGS GO TO BALDWIN Canines of all shapes and sizes know Lake Baldwin Park is the place to be for outdoor fun.
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8 BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK Read about recent decisions made by community leaders.
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12 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Denny O’Neil shares the results of a recent survey. 14 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Looking for something fun in Baldwin Park? Find it here. 16 HEALTH Baldwin Park couple opens Core Sports Academy.
Publisher — Jackie Fanara
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Executive Editor — Michael Eng Design Editor — Jessica Eng Associate Editor — Tim Freed Associate Editor — Troy Herring Black Tie Reporter — Harry Sayer
20 CULTURE FOR YOUR CALENDAR Josh Garrick shares his picks for local entertainment.
Contributors Josh Garrick Denny O’Neil Christina Rordam
22 BUSINESS We take you inside Baldwin Park’s very own Tutto Caffe.
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32 EDUCATION Glenridge Middle School students make a difference.
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38 TAX TALK IRS streamlines procedures for offshore-account holders
CONTACT To submit story ideas, calendar listings or have your event considered for coverage, contact Tim Freed at tfreed@orangeobserver.com.
44 WHAT’S SELLING See four homes that sold recently in Baldwin Park.
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42 KEEPING IT REAL ESTATE How will Puerto Rico affect the Central Florida market?
46 PARK PICS North Baptist Church launches kid’s ministry.
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Baldwin Park notebook HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS Do you need a copy of the governing documents? The governing documents can be found on the Baldwin Park Network. Once you visit to baldwinparknetwork.com, select the following: n Association Information n Residential Owners Association n ROA Overview & Documents n Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the different options
ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BY STACEY FRYREAR
The following information is a glimpse of the business the ROA Board of Directors addressed at the Dec. 19, 2017, meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network at BaldwinParkNetwork.com. n The board appointed Kirsten Blum as secretary versus assistant secretary and Tracy Trotta as treasurer versus secretary/treasurer. n The board appointed Rebeca Gonzales as the Townhome Service Area at-large member. n The board approved landscape replacements at Grace Hopper, City Homes No. 4 Mews, City Homes No. 3 Mews, City Homes No. 2 Mews, Enders Park and to remove broken limbs (tree hangers) throughout all ROA parks.
UPDATES CITY HOMES NO. 4 MEWS LIGHTING BOLLARDS The new meter was scheduled to be set at the end of December. BALDWIN PARK SERVICES APP UPDATE To date there are 3,635 people who have signed up for the app. LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENTS The Grace Hopper Zoysia/Bermuda repairs were completed. The approvals from the November meeting for Grace Hopper, Virginia Park and CH No. 4 Mews were scheduled for the second week of January 2018.
WINTER SPARK IN BALDWIN PARK The event and parade went wonderfully with the parade lasting about 45 minutes. Thank you to Steve Thomas, who serves on the ROA and Joint Committee Board of Directors for working with the 3rd Battalion, 347th Regiment from Orlando’s Army Reserve located in Baldwin Park. They were the Color Guard for the Winter Spark in Baldwin Park parade this year and supplied a military vehicle as well as some families that walked in the parade. It is nice to have them once again participate in the parade and continue the tradition of military presence with Baldwin Park’s rich military background. STAFFING Carrie Blomstrom was hired and began work as the covenants coordinator. She replaces Shari King. King will continue to be contracted as the editor/web content administrator for the Baldwin Park Weekly/ Baldwin Park Community Network. AUDIT Staff is currently working with the auditor from Cole & Associates providing information for the 2017 Financial Audit.
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FACILITIES Not counting the clubs, classes and meetings, Grace Hopper Facility Center, Enders Park Facility Center and High Park pavilions were reserved 466 times in 2017. CITY OF ORLANDO HURRICANE DAMAGED TREES The city has been removing its downed trees as well as large limbs that were left hanging in its park spaces.
Mulching is completed once or twice a year based on the approved budgets. The mulch used is pine straw (pine needles). The following reasons are why the TSAC decided to use pine straw: n Pine straw breaks down quicker into the soil, thus helping the very high pH leaves in the soil. n Pine straw does not attract termites as pine bark/pine nuggets can. n Pine straw is considered an all-natural or “green” mulch. n Pine straw doesn’t float away as easily during rain storms because the needles become tangled together. n When pine bark/ pine nuggets float away, many times it lands in the sod and can damage the sod. n The groundcover beds will have pine fines installed instead of pine straw, to help enhance the overall growth of the groundcover beds. If you have any additional questions regarding townhomes, please contact Brad Wasil at bwasil@ baldwinparkpoa.com.
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n The contract for trimming the townhome hardwood trees was signed and the work will begin in January. This will include all oaks, elms, maples, jatropha and magnolias within the townhome service areas. The trimming will include all deadwood removal, elevation, building clearance, thinning the canopy (as needed from year to year), light-pole clearance and mistletoe removal. Thank you for your cooperation in moving any vehicles near these trees. The crape myrtles will be pruned in February or March, according to the landscape maintenance contract.
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The December Townhome Service Area Committee meeting was canceled because of the holidays. A complete copy of all official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com. The January TSAC meeting was held on Thursday, Jan. 18.
UPDATES n The preventative maintenance contract work for 2017 is completed in the City Home No. 1, City Home No. 2, Mattamy, City Home No. 4, Issa 28 and Live/Work service areas. The contractor is scheduled to finish preventative maintenance work in the Cambridge and Issa 22 service areas by the end of the January. DRS Inc. had scheduled to finish the project earlier but Hurricane Irma caused their schedule to be pushed back a few weeks and they closed down between Christmas and the New Year. When you receive your notice about the preventative maintenance for your building, the notice advises to contact the contractor if you would like your attic inspected. These attic inspections have found several roof issues (especially after the hurricane), and therefore the issues were repaired before they became worse. Please consider an attic inspection during the preventative maintenance on your building as there is no additional cost to you or the Association. n As a result of Hurricane Irma, there were more than 500 service requests for just the townhome service areas. Most of the damages have been repaired at this point. However, there are still some trees that need to be trimmed/replaced and roofs still being repaired. As you can imagine after a natural disaster of this magnitude, roofers and tree trimming companies have been in high demand. Thank you for your patience.
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very year, I review the results of the Residential Owners Association annual Activities Survey that residents have completed. Then I write an article about the survey to share with you. This year I did it again, so here we go. This could get depressing, because I just watched my Pittsburgh Steelers lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars, thus ending the Steelers games until August/September. Bummer. I’m always amazed at how many Steelers fans there are across the United States and especially in Florida. So, to all of you Steeler fans out there, keep the faith; there is always next season. Go Steelers!
ing for events where they could meet their neighbors in a friendly atmosphere. The ROA started the Party in the Parks to address this need. Residents attending these parties tend to attend the one held in their area. We currently have three Party in the Park events each year. The original thought was that the party would be rotated among the 19 ROA parks in Baldwin Park, but some aren’t well suited to be a party location because of size, parking availability, etc. We also found that not all times during the year are good times for attendance because of conflicting activities (like graduation times, for example). These adult events are limited to residents.
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Now to the survey. First, it is important for you to participate in the survey because the Baldwin Park Joint Committee and the ROA do go over the results and make decisions about existing events and might make plans for new events based on input from the survey. Don’t like an event? Let us know. Love an event? Let us know. Want to have changes made to an event? Let us know. This year’s survey had a pretty good response, and the comments are pretty much the same as in previous surveys. So, I’m going to hit what I consider to be the high points and also I’ll discuss some misconceptions that your survey comments brought to my attention.
ADULT-CENTERED EVENTS Once again, many residents mentioned the need for more adultcentered events, because they feel too many events are centered on kids. Some of these residents pointed out that they were look-
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There were comments concerning events open to non-residents. The JC events in the Village Center (Winter Spark in Baldwin Park, Independence Day and the New Year’s Eve events) are open to nonresidents as well as residents. Every Activities Survey contains a question about whether you support having events in the Village Center that non-residents may attend. Every year, most residents (this year, 73%) support this idea. Most residents understand that it benefits all Baldwin Park residents when the Village Center is seen as viable and a great place to enjoy eating, drinking and the assortment of other amenities that are found there. It helps everyone’s property value if the Village Center is doing well and the opposite is true if it is not doing well. Several years ago, students in the Rollins College MBA program studied the Village Center at our request and determined that the Village Center simply could not make it if its only patrons were Baldwin Park residents. To be successful, the Village
Center needs a bigger customer base than just the residents of Baldwin Park.
HIGH FEES Several residents mentioned in their comments that their “fees” are too high. To clarify a bit, the fees that residents pay, let’s look at single family homeowners first. Single-family homeowners pay an ROA assessment (currently $357.21 semi-annually) set by the elected ROA Board of Directors. The ROA assessment is used to maintain the ROA common areas and the ROA facilities as well as pay the salaries of management staff. Single-family homeowners are responsible for maintaining their home, their lawn and landscaping as well. Residents living in what are called the TSAC areas (Townhome Service Areas) (Townhomes and Live/Work units) pay, in addition to the ROA assessment, a monthly assessment for their particular area of homes. This TSAC assessment pays for maintenance of certain items on the building exterior as well as landscaping and lawns. These TSAC fees vary by the type of home and are set by the Townhome Service Area Committee made up of residents elected from the eight different TSAC areas. The last type of assessment is the one paid by residents who live in condos. These monthly assessments are set by their Condominium Association and pay for maintenance of certain items on the building exterior as well as landscaping and lawns. There are nine different condo associations in Baldwin Park. Each has an elected board of directors. These residents also pay the ROA assessment. Unlike the TSAC areas for which the ROA Board of Directors has fiduciary responsibility, the ROA Board of Directors has no fiduciary responsibility for these condos, so the ROA does not review or approve their budgets. I hope this information has been helpful.
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FEB. 9 VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY 9:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9. This event is through the Baldwin Park Kids Club. For more, visit meetup.com/ Baldwin-Park-Kids-Club
YOGA FOR WOMEN 8 to 8:50 a.m. Fridays in the Grace Hopper Hall Gathering Room. Fire up your female energy for a new, alllevels yoga class designed for women — with spa music, relaxing fragrances, soft lighting and hot herbal tea. New Baldwin Park residents will find this class a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends in the neighborhood. Instructor and Baldwin Park resident Becca Schmidt, RYT, has been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching for more than 12 years. She earned her certification at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and is registered with the National Yoga Alliance. Students will be asked to sign a liability waiver and must disclose any injury, recent surgery or pregnancy. Bring your own mat, a towel and water bottle to class. If you don’t have a mat, the instructor can provide one. No yoga experience is necessary; drop-in guests are welcome. Classes are $7; class packages are available. For more information, email beccasbluemoon@gmail.com.
FEB. 3 PICK-UP BASKETBALL Come shoot some hoops and play some pick-up basketball at Blue Jacket Park, 2790 Upper Park Road, Orlando. Games start every Saturday around 8:30 a.m. All skill levels are welcome. FEB. 8 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Grace Hopper Hall, Gathering Room 1913. FEB. 13 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the American Lung Association’s Baldwin Park office, 851 Outer Road, Orlando. Those who are affected by lung cancer can come together; support topics range from educational to inspiriting. Dinner is available. For more, call (407) 425-5864 or email central@lungfla.org.
FEB. 22 MOMS NIGHT — KARA MCKEAN DESIGNS WATERCOLOR PAINT WORKSHOP 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. This event is through the Baldwin Park Kids Club. For more, visit meetup. com/Baldwin-Park-Kids-Club. FEB. 27 ROA BOARD MEETING Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. November and December meetings are scheduled one week earlier due to the holidays. All members of the ROA can attend the meetings. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted here on the Friday prior to the upcoming meeting. You can also access previous meeting minutes. The minutes are always one month behind as they cannot be posted until they are approved.
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FEB. 14 ROTARY CLUB OF BALDWIN PARK Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at Vintages- Boutique Wine & Craft Beers, 4841 New Broad St., Orlando, through the month of February. The Baldwin Park chapter strives to strengthen the Baldwin Park community. It gathers at weekly meetings and other functions to fulfill a commitment to the Rotarian ideals of friendship, fellowship and service to others. Visitors welcome. For more, email to RotaryBaldwinPark@gmail. com.
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THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE FEB. 2 THROUGH 25 AT THE GARDEN THEATRE, WINTER GARDEN Called “Appallingly entertaining” by The New York Times, “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” is a “gleefully gruesome comedy” about an Irish terrorist and his precious black cat. After his cat is found dead, the heartbroken hitman’s brutal carnage makes for an outrageous, blood-drenched comedy that explores the violence that engulfs our world. This dark comedy contains adult language and violence unsuitable for younger audiences. Call (407) 877-4736 or visit gardentheatre. org.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT 8 P.M. FEB. 7 AND 8 AT THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER Rufus Wainwright is internationally recognized as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of our generation. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has shared his unique performance style with Elton John, David Byrne, Boy George, Joni Mitchell, Pet Shop Boys and others, on seven studio albums, three DVDs and three live albums, including the Grammy-nominated “Rufus Does Judy” at Carnegie Hall. Join Rufus at the Dr. Phillips Center by calling 844513-2014 or visiting drphillipscenter.org.
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‘CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE’ 2 AND 8 P.M. FEB. 3 AT THE BOB CARR THEATER Conducted by Yaniv Segal, “Cirque de la Symphonie” returns to Central Florida with an all-new program of awe-inspiring physical feats of power and beauty. Paired with music from blockbuster movies including “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” “Batman,” “Titanic” and more, this thrill-ride of a concert includes acrobats, jugglers and aerial flyers soaring high above the heads of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org. DIANA KRALL — TURN UP THE QUIET TOUR 8 P.M. FEB. 3 AT THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER The only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall kicks off her world tour featuring fan favorites as well as material from her new album, “Turn Up The Quiet.” MOJO Magazine calls the new album “spectacular,” and People Magazine wrote, “Diana Krall’s new music will have fans falling for her all over again.” Transcending musical style, join Krall at the Dr. Phillips Center by calling 844-513-2014 or visiting drphillipscenter.org. ‘SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE’ FEB. 7 TO MARCH 25 AT THE ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER “Shakespeare in Love” is the stage play drawn from the 1998 Best Picture and Best Actress Academy Award winning movie depicting a love affair between Viola de Lesseps and William Shakespeare. Young ‘Will’ is late finishing his play — a comedy called “Romeo and Ethel.” With characters drawn from history, backstage antics collide with onstage drama as Will and Viola’s forbidden love inspires Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Call (407) 447-1700 or orlandoshakes.org.
DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’ FEB. 14 TO MARCH 11 AT THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER Giraffes, gazelles, an elephant — and lions — bring the Serengeti to life as Disney’s “The Lion King” makes its triumphant return to Central Florida. More than 90 million people worldwide have experienced the artistry, music and story of the most successful Broadway spectacular in history. Winner of six Tony Awards — including Best Musical — “The Lion King” offers a story of friendship and hope along with the Tony Award-winning music of Elton John and Tim Rice. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org.
‘ROMEO AND JULIET’ 8 P.M. FEB. 9 AND 10; 2 P.M. FEB. 11 AT THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER As if in league with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater — the most romantic tragedy ever written is brought to life in yet another art form. This time Orlando Ballet Artistic Director Robert Hill adapts the world’s most beloved love story to ballet. Set to Prokofiev’s passionate score, this ballet is an unforgettable marriage of dance, music and drama — the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the one you love. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org. ‘JAZZ FOR LOVERS’ 8 P.M. FEB. 16 AND 17 AT THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER After sold-out performances, The Jazz Orchestra at Dr. Phillips Center invites us back for an evening of love songs from the most romantic artists of all time: Sinatra, Ella and Ellington. Sultry tunes set the mood for a dreamy way to spend the Valentine’s weekend. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org.
‘BERNSTEIN AND THE NEW WORLD’ 8 P.M. FEB. 17 AT THE BOB CARR THEATER Join Conductor Eric Jacobsen as the Orlando Philharmonic celebrates the 100th birthday of one of America’s great composers — Leonard Bernstein. The evening begins with the overture to “West Side Story,” after which the Sharks and the Jets make way for one of today’s most gifted pianists — Orli Shaham — in a performance of Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2. The evening concludes with one of the most popular of all symphonies — Symphony No. 9, also known as “The New World,” because Dvořák wrote it during his time in the United States in the 1890s. Call (407) 770-0071 or visit orlandophil.org. ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!’ FEB. 18 AT THE BOB CARR THEATER TV’s hottest show is back on tour across America in “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” giving fans the opportunity to see the best
ballroom dancers in the business perform live. This all-new production showcases ballroom and contemporary dances from ABC’s hit show, including sizzling group numbers, duets and over-the-top original works. Note: There are VIP packages available for this performance. Call 844513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter. org. ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ FEB. 21 TO MARCH 23 AT THE ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER Performed in repertory with “Shakespeare in Love” (as they did in Shakespeare’s day), “Twelfth Night” offers a pair of shipwrecked twins who create a tale of mistaken identity and unlikely love. Our brilliant Shakespeare company will perform the work as it was done in Shakespeare’s time in a fully Elizabethan production. Call (407) 4471700 or visit orlandoshakes.org.
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Tutto Caffe owner and CEO Tony Frith hopes to give Baldwin Park residents a place where they can enjoy high-quality coffee.
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hether it’s the taste or how it’s the perfect way to start your day, there’s plenty of reasons to reach for that cup of coffee. Whatever that reason is for you, the ownership behind Baldwin Park’s new cafe has you covered. Tutto Caffe recently opened its doors to patrons at 4833 New Broad St., giving the Village Center a place to meet friends, employees and family for a cup of roasted goodness. The name of the cafe literally translates to “everything coffee” in Italian, and that’s exactly what’s
behind the counter at Tutto, owner and CEO Tony Frith says. “What we decided was that coffee would really be the focus,” Frith says. “We can make every type of coffee. We have the regular drip coffee, the pour over coffee, espresso coffee, nitro coffee, cold brew coffee. … We can do everything.” The new cafe will feature coffee from around the globe — everything from Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee to Kona Hawaiian coffee. Tutto even has some interesting ways to personalize your coffee with a machine called a Ripple Maker, which draws pictures and writes words in the foam sitting on top of your coffee. Whether it’s an emoji, a company’s name or a heart
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for Valentine’s Day, it’s all drinkable coffee art, Frith says. “Somebody could propose on there if they wanted,” Frith says. “It’s just something different. Some of the cafes in London do it, but they’re charging two pounds just to print it, where as we just do that (for free).” But that doesn’t mean the baristas at Tutto don’t know how to pour their own latte art, Frith says. The cafe hopes to set itself apart with an attention to detail in every aspect — from the case of the coffee to the freshness of ingredients used in their food items. Patrons can expect an array of panini sandwiches, salads, pastries, bagels and gelato. “We’re not buying packaged sandwiches and stuff like that — all the sandwiches are made fresh,” Frith says. “All the meats and cheeses are high end; there’s no manufactured processed stuff. We’ve gone for topof-the-line on everything.” Frith has a background of 18 years in the restaurant business, overseeing more than 100 pubs, restaurants and cafes in the U.K. Originally from London, Frith lived in Kissimmee while on vacation since 2005 but permanently moved to the area two years ago with the intention of starting his coffee shop. If there’s something he’s noticed in the industry recently, it’s that coffee stops are becoming more popular — back home in the U.K. and in the States. “The coffee industry has always interested me,” Frith says. “A sort of coffee explosion has happened in the U.K. over the last few years. I’ve seen that grow, and I’ve seen what that’s brought. “Now there’s a market for sort of European-style coffee shops,” he says. “People like to relax in coffee shops now. It’s sort of taken a lot over from pubs. … A lot of the pubs
Left: Frith says the espresso machine behind the counter is top-of-the-line. Below: Tutto Caffe hopes to provide a relaxed atmosphere for coffee lovers.
closed down, but there are more coffee shop now than there ever were.” Looking for a place in the Orlando area to start a coffee concept, Frith says Baldwin Park made perfect sense. “My Realtor pushed me in the direction of Baldwin Park, which I really liked because it’s a sort of unique area,” Frith says. “It’s a community. I didn’t want to be on a busy intersection with a million cars going past, because I don’t consider that you can do good coffee at a drive through.” Frith says there are already two more locations in the works, with one set for the Stonehill Plaza in Oviedo and another at Nona Park in Lake Nona. Those coffee havens are set to open in the next four to six months, Frith says.
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Stretch goals Baldwin Parker Lisa Schreiber is bringing the art of yoga to local children to help promote good physical and mental health. TROY HERRING | ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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itting out on the green grass at Blue Jacket Park, Lisa Schreiber crosses her legs and shuts her eyes. She places her hands down on her knees and takes in a deep breath.
The deep blue-colored sky above her is settled in a state of stillness, while the only noise comes from a fountain close by and some kids playing off in the distance. For Schreiber, it’s a moment that culminates in a peaceful state — far from the hustle and bustle of the real world and the stress that comes with it. That peacefulness that comes with yoga, and the influence it has had on her life has led Schreiber down a path she had not expected, but it is one that has become her passion — teaching children the art of yoga. “I love kids — I have two kids of my own — so I know how to work with kids, and I love yoga,” Schreiber says. “So I put my two loves together and I felt like I could easily manage it.” Since she first started getting serious with yoga back in 2012, Schreiber has been helping teach the art to children at a few differ-
ent facilities — including Kidding Around Yoga, the Winter Park Public Library, and she has also recently started up classes at Audubon Elementary.
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Just as yoga helps her to deal with stress and life in general, Schreiber says yoga has many benefits for kids on many levels — physically, mentally and socially. “There’s a ton of benefits of it, and I don’t think the list would ever end, but physically just getting kids active — as we all know — is so important with one-third of all of our kids becoming obese in the United States,” Schreiber says. “In yoga, you’re definitely moving around, getting the heart rate up. “Their muscles and flexibility are
also still growing and developing as kids, so giving them an opportunity to increase their flexibility and increase their muscle is important for preventing accidents and injuries and keeping them strong and healthy,” she says. In addition to the physical benefits, yoga also helps with body awareness — especially among late elementary-school students and middle-school students, Schreiber says. Yoga teaches from a place of warmth and love that celebrates differences among those who practice it, which is a big deal for kids that are beginning to transition into the rather awkward stages of the preteen/teen years. There’s also a lot of emotions that come along with the physical development during those early stages in life — it’s all a part of learning and developing as a person, Schreiber says. But as a child, it also can be difficult to understand these emotions and express them in a positive and healthy way. This is where the outward aspect of a child developing into a healthier person begins the domino effect that yoga and healthy living brings about in other places in a kid’s life. Continued on page 28
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Being physically active, whether through yoga or another means, is proven to help the mental aspects as well, Schreiber says. It’s an automatic mood booster, as physical activity releases endorphins in the brain, which for many kids is helpful in dealing with things such as stress and anxiety. “Kids today are so overwhelmed, and I’m amazed — my kids are both in elementary school, and my thirdgrader comes home with homework every day, and he has at least one or two tests every week,” Schreiber says. “There’s a lot of pressure on them. … Yoga is definitely helpful in calming the mind, decreasing blood pressure and the heart rate.” With that calming of the mind also comes an improvement with focus and concentration — two things of which that have become major headaches for both the children themselves, and their parents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an es-
timated 11% of children between the ages of 4 and 17 — around 6.4 million — were diagnosed with ADHD from 2011-12. “I encourage teachers and administrators have their kids do ‘brain breaks,’ and a lot of them do in elementary school,” Schreiber says. “If they can sit still and focus then that’s half the battle, and I think that teachers are aware of that and administrators are aware that, but someone just needs to make it (yoga) happen.” If anyone is going to make such a thing happen, look to Schreiber to be there in the forefront. But until then, she will continue pursuing her passion of teaching yoga to children around the area. Helping the children who participate in her classes, she says, is ultimately what keeps her spirit high. “I just look back on all the classes I’ve taught, and the number of kids (I’ve helped) — it warms my heart and it keeps me going, and it keeps me motivated to continue to reach out to these kids,” Schreiber says.
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William Dietz, 13, gathered supplies for Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricane Maria.
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Making a difference Glenridge Middle eighth-grade IB students sought to make a difference through community projects. TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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t’s important to try to make a difference in the world, and for the IB students at Glenridge Middle School, they are already learning how. Every year, the eighth-grade IB students at the school are told to find a community project to complete — whether it’s something at Glenridge, in the local community or even in another country.
The students are asked to identify a need and then plan a project over two months to make a positive impact. They also present their project to a class of sixth- and seventh-graders. Among the IB students was Madison Barberree, 13, who ran the school’s Red Ribbon Week — an anti-drug campaign during the last week of October. Barberree and a group of volunteers came out before the week started and decorated the court-
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ber gathering supplies and then passed them off to the Puerto Rico Family Response Center in Orlando. Several hundred cans, about 15 cases of water, six blankets and a few trash bags filled with clothes were donated, Dietz says. “There was lot on the news — just hearing about the numbers and how much devastation there was,” he says. “I can’t imagine myself in that place and how many families and people are going through that without a home. They just need supplies. It felt really good to help people out. I think it also gave me some organizing skills.” Dietz says he plans to keep an eye on what’s going on in Puerto Rico. The projects leaving an impression on the students and causing them
to think differently is the exact goal of the assignment, Glenridge Middle School IB Coordinator Nicole Deuter says. “They’re taking all their communication skills and networking and everything they’ve learned in their classes throughout the program and putting it into place independently,” Deuter says. “I hope that they realize that they have a responsibility to be global citizens and be a part of their community, and that when they see a need that they should address it, even if its not ‘assigned’ or ‘a grade.’ It just becomes a part of them to do good.” It seems the project is working. “It feels different to actually start something and watch it follow through,” Barberree says. “It just gives you a good feeling.”
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Lake Baldwin Park is a favorite for dogs of all shapes and sizes. HARRY SAYER BLACK TIE REPORTER
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t’s early on a crisp weekend morning when the dogs start to fill Lake Baldwin Park. Not too many at first, but the number slowly grows as hours pass. By lunchtime, there are more than 30 dogs chasing each other all across the Lake Baldwin shore. Such is a normal weekend at the dog park, which is home to playful pups swimming, sprinting and frolicking. The 23-acre park is adored by the animals and their owners alike. “We had plenty of dog parks in Toronto, but nothing like this,” Baldwin Park resident Scott Esmail says. Esmail, 36, moved to Baldwin Park in August. He takes his two dogs, Noah the Siberian husky, and
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Chloe the Jack Russell mix, to the park every day. He likes the location because there’s room for both his dogs. Noah, with his soft paws, rests in the grass, while Chloe jumps up on tree branches and chases after squirrels. The park’s particular advantages are clear: plenty of space for play, a lakeside location for swimming, a nature trail and plenty of fencing to keep their pets safe. Linda and Peter Sermersheim hail from Indiana but have owned a Baldwin Park townhouse since 2011. The couple takes the two-day drive to Orlando four or five times a year. In recent trips, they’ve brought their one-and-a-half-year-old goldendoodle Belle along for the ride. Peter Sermersheim rides his bike past the park every week, which in-
spired him to take Belle to play. He’s glad he did. “Everyone is so friendly at this park,” Peter Sermersheim says. “One lady said our Belle looks like a human, which is something I’ve never heard in my life.” It’s not just Baldwin Park residents that flock to the park. Dog owners from across all of Central Florida seek out the locale for a day with their pets. Christian and Nicole Ramos, a couple from Kissimmee, took the 30-minute drive with their 11-month Australian shepherd Max to Lake Baldwin Park after reading reviews online. In fact, it’s the first park Max has visited, and he still is getting used to it. “We arrived and Max was just swarmed by huskies,” Christian Ra-
mos says. “He wanted to get packed back up in the car.” Richard Clawson, a Winter Park resident, has been coming to the park every week for at least 10 years. He sits and watches the water from his wheelchair, while his tiny Japanese chins, Milo and Tucker, rest faithfully by his side. Other pets occasionally approach Clawson, but the duo bark them away. “These two really need to learn to leave the bigger dogs alone,” Clawson says. Leashes are optional from eight in the morning to sunset, which is a boon for owners wanting to let their pets roam free. Not every dog, though, is ready to be let off the leash. Robin and Alan Arford, of the Fighting for Our Heroes Foundation, often take veterans to the park. This is the first time they have brought their miniature pinscher puppy Sheena. “We never take her anywhere,” Robin Arford says. “It’s time for her to be socialized with other dogs.” Luckily, there’s a place for her to
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Baldwin Park local Scott Esmail takes his Siberian husky Noah to the park at least once a day.
practice. Robin and Alan let their puppy play with other pets in a small, fenced-off area near the front of the park. “Other parks don’t have these small-dog sections; we’re going to keep her here until we can graduate her to play near the water,” Robin Arford says, as Sheena chased after another dog and nipped at her heels.
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Peter Pappas is both a tax attorney and certified public accountant. His Baldwin Park firm, The Pappas Group, has been assisting both federal and state taxpayers with their tax problems for more than 30 years. To set up a free consultation to discuss your tax problem or to learn more about our services, call (407) 648-2555 or visit pappastax.com.
I choose treatment on my time. I choose Orlando Health.
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Choosing treatment on my time for my minor emergencies is just a click away. Orlando Health, the leader in emergency care in Central Florida, has a new online scheduling tool that allows me to check-in and select an estimated treatment time so I can wait at home until my time to be seen.* And, with 6 conveniently located ERs, including Central Florida’s only Level One Trauma Center, you’ll have teams of highly trained physicians and top emergency care close when it counts. That’s why I choose Orlando Health.
*For patients with conditions that are not life- or limb-threatening.
Source: The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score Program, Fall 2017
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Picturesque open and bright home with hardwood and marble floors throughout, beautiful fireplace and elongated covered porch.
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CHRISTINA RORDAM FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS Christina Rordam is a local Realtor with 12 years experience and a member of ORRAs Top Producer Club. For more, visit christina sellsorlando.com.
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he 2017 hurricane season was devastating for many, and Puerto Rico was impacted in an extreme way. At the time of this writing, one-third of the island’s power is still out, clean water is scarce, and thousands still are not able to inhabit their homes. Full power to the island is estimated to be restored by May. The islands power grid already was aging and presenting maintenance issues, so Maria had the worst possible timing. An estimated 200,000 Puerto Ricans already have flown to Florida since Oct. 3, with more residents anticipated in the coming months. What does the influx of people mean for our local real-estate market? I’ve spoken with several homeowners expecting to see an increase in their property values because of more people seeking refuge in Florida. Many of the refugees from Puerto Rico likely are to settle here in Central Florida, but the fact remains that most will be renters instead of homebuyers — at least initially. For example, a medical professional currently living and working in Puerto Rico wanting to relocate to Orlando would need to procure employment here to obtain a home loan as an owner occupant. Cash buyers, of course, would be able to purchase more quickly. The reality is however many of the islands residents are in need of assistance and not able to just leave and pay for housing out-of-pocket. The primary impact I see is in the rental sector. In a recent survey by Fannie Mae called
What does it mean for Central Florida’s market?
the Home Purchase Sentiment Index, Americans still are optimistic about the housing market (if slightly less so than at the start of 2017) but overall confident that rents will rise. As reported on HousingWire. com, Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae senior vice president and chief economist said, “Housing affordability remains a persistent challenge, particularly in rental markets, where consumer expectations for price increases over the next 12 months reached a new survey high.” Nowhere is what Doug’s saying more true than here. The impact of Maria on Puerto Rico will mean more people renting in Central Florida, making the already-low levels of available housing even more competitive. With so few housing choices and even more people vying for the chance to rent property, we likely will see a rise in rental prices. But does this uptick in the demand for rentals mean an increase in home prices? Possibly, but in an indirect way. As rents continue to rise, and inventory is low, many renters are choosing to make the move to become homeowners, because it is simply less expense per month to do so. Buying a home is a way to freeze your housing costs: Once you’ve locked in your interest rate and mortgage payment, the bank cant raise it. As a homeowner, you do have to contend with the maintenance costs of your home, but you are also able to write off things such as mortgage interest and property
taxes, which can offset some of those expenses. In the big picture, many renters can save thousands each year by owning a home. Many of those coming from Puerto Rico are veterans and senior citizens needing medical care. The government is working to expedite affordable housing for these citizens, as well as all others according to Alex Barrio, district director for Congressman Darren Soto. Officials have been working overtime to create safe and reasonable housing solutions but the job is far from done. Without question, both Central Florida and Puerto Rico both will be altered by the damage caused by Maria. How permanent that change is will take time to determine. In the meantime, Central Floridians can expect to see a continued influx of families from Puerto Rico and that most of them will be renters of some type for the next two years. This may buoy the rental market and spur some fence-sitters to buy their home instead of rent. In addition, some investors may benefit from the sparse rental inventory through increased rents and an ever-consistent tenant pool. There won’t be an overnight spike in home values because of the arrival of citizens from Puerto Rico — many will need to get situated and secure employment prior to buying — but you can count on many of the evacuees looking to call Orlando and the surrounding areas home.
The impact of Maria on Puerto Rico will mean more people renting in Central Florida, making the already-low levels of available housing even more competitive. … we likely will see a rise in rental prices.
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WHAT’S SELLING 4349 NEW BROAD ST., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $1.4 million SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,288 BEDROOMS: Four BATHS: Four
DETAILS: This is a modern and elegantly appointed four-bedroom, four-bath plus dedicated office custom estate home on Baldwin Park’s most premier street with spectacular water and fountain views. Designed in a contemporary French Provencal style, this home has been entirely renovated and is loaded with unique details and spacious outdoor living spaces for entertaining. Some of the details include: custom millwork by Cabinetry Creations, Calcutta Gold Marble countertops and foyer inlay, custom window treatments, metalwork designed by Boris Petkov, low-voltage package for lighting control and sound provided by Sound Design, Subzero/Wolf appliances, Kohler plumbing fixtures, custom carpet and hardwood flooring and custom paint finishes throughout.
LISTING AGENT: Alison and Frank Mosley, Mosley Team SELLING AGENT: Alison and Frank Mosley, Mosley Team
1654 ALMOND AVE., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $430,000 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,024 BEDROOMS: Three BATHS: 2.5
DETAILS: This charming, Peacturee French cottage bungalow features a water view. This three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath home offers a great room, study, formal dining/living room, laundry room and beautiful wood floors. The updated kitchen features stainlesssteel appliances and granite countertops. The spacious master suite includes a tray ceiling and master bath. Don’t miss the water view and no neighbors across the street.
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LISTING AGENT: Jeff Clark, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate — Winter Park SELLING AGENT: Louisa Sims, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
IN BALDWIN PARK 3839 UPPER UNION ROAD, ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $1.195 million SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,520 BEDROOMS: Five BATHS: 4.5
LISTING AGENT: Lisa Fleming, Fannie Hillman & Associates SELLING AGENT: Jenni Sloan, Kelly Price & Associates
DETAILS: This beautifully upgraded manor pool home sits on one of Baldwin Park’s largest lots. This five-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bath home features a downstairs master suite and three bedrooms plus a media room upstairs. With an oversized breakfast bar, eat-in space and a butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator, this kitchen is an entertainer’s dream. Light and bright family room, kitchen and master overlook the custom built resortlike pool and spa with gorgeous landscape. Beautiful travertine decking and plenty of outdoor living space is perfect for any party or gathering. The detached three-car garage also features a full bedroom and bath apartment with wood floors throughout.
4741 FOX ST., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $409,000 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,077 BEDROOMS: Three BATHS: 2.5
DETAILS: This town home, which sits on a corner lot, is located on one of the most scenic streets in Baldwin Park. Enjoy the beautiful waterfront and views from this light and bright unit. Owning this end-unit also means additional square footage in the kitchen and family rooms. The owner has maintained property beautifully, with lots of upgrades, including granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and plantation shutters in living room. The home also features a large walk-in closet in master bedroom, and all closets have custom built-in organizers.
LISTING AGENT: John Penne, Penny Brokers Inc. SELLING AGENT: Katie Bray, Mainframe Reale Estate
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NORTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
KID’S MINISTRY LAUNCH AND PARTY Kids treated themselves to cotton candy and bounce houses for the North Baptist Church Kid’s Ministry Launch and Party Sunday, Jan. 7. Following the 10:30 a.m. service, parents and children alike went to the church lawn to eat popcorn, make cotton candy and play on the two bounce houses. North Baptist Church hopes to have more events in the coming months.
— HARRY SAYER
Children’s Director Kristin Walls and Pastor Josh Malone were happy with their first event.
Jeanetta White took her 2-year-old son, Robbi, for some treats.
Landon Tabor burned plastic racing on the sidewalk.
Kylie Walls handled the cotton candy machine.
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Left: Kelsy and Joshua Swiernik brought their children, Lorelei and Hailey, to the festival.
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Beautiful Baldwin Park beauty located within walking distance to Enders Park playground and community pool and fitness center. With over 5000 sq ft and 5 bedrooms, which includes a full bedroom and bath garage apartment, there is plenty of room for everyone. Gorgeous pool and landscape completed in 2013.
Asking $899,000
WHAT’S SELLING Impeccable and well-maintained, this END UNIT three story townhome is conveniently located in the heart of Baldwin Park’s downtown. This 3/3.5 has hardwood floors and an open floor plan. Newer A/C unit, 2 car garage and plenty of additional parking in the back of the property for your guests. Amazing location close to everything. Just a short walk to Baldwin Park’s restaurants, shopping, pool/fitness center, and schools. This one is worth seeing!
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Gorgeous David Weekley custom home overlooks quaint Longview Park. This 5 bedroom 6 full bathroom home is beautifully upgraded and features a downstairs master as well as another bedroom for your guest. Beautiful pool and spa area with a summer kitchen and pergola.
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Beautifully upgraded manor pool home sits on one of Baldwin Park’s largest lots. This 5/4.5 features a downstairs master suite and 3 bedrooms plus a media room upstairs, and a garage apartment with full kitchen, bedroom and bath. Kitchen and master overlook the custom built resort like pool and spa with gorgeous landscape designed by Signature Landscape. Beautiful travertine decking with plenty of outdoor living space.
Sold for $1,195,000
Lisa Fleming
407.644.1234 321.228.8341 cell Lisa@fanniehillman.com “The Right Representation Makes All the Difference”
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THE MAYFLOWER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
“At The Mayflower, we discover new ways to grow every day.
WE LOVE LIVING IN SUCH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY!”
A serene, park-like setting with gardens, ponds and a walking trail. A focus on brain health and physical fitness. And a host of elegant amenities, including a heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and restaurant-style dining. This is The Mayflower. And residents like Bob and Linda Maraio say living here is like being on a permanent vacation at a luxury retirement resort – with one other very big perk: the guarantee of onsite quality long-term care. Learn why the Maraios and so many others say moving here was one of the best decisions they ever made. Call us today!
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