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CAPTURING MOMENTS Baldwin Park photographer Wayne Denny’s images preserve clients’ memories.
DEPARTMENTS 8 BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK Read about recent decisions made by community leaders. 12 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Love is in the air! Let’s embrace it! 14 GROUPS & GATHERINGS Looking to connect? Find your perfect group here.
18 18 NOW OPEN! Frosty Fox opens its new location in Baldwin Park.
19 19 WHAT’S SELLING See a home that sold recently in Baldwin Park. 20 NEW FEATURE! Brie Bernstel helps you create a perfect day! 22 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Find your community fun in our monthly calendar.
Wayne Denny captured gymnast Jessica Yandow mid-jump on the lake in Baldwin Park. Denny has an appreciation for clean, commercial-looking photos that have an artistic edge. He believes this gives the photos a modern look without the possibility of looking dated years down the line.
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Baldwin Park notebook ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BY STACEY FRYREAR The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. A copy of the official Dec. 14, 2021, Meeting Minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com. n The board approved a revised proposal for plant installments around trellis at Parkland Quadrangle. n The board approved the 2022 Retainer Agreement with Becker Law. n The board approved a revised proposal for plant replacements around Grace Hopper Hall.
UPDATES
n Grace Hopper filter tank enclosure: Spies Pools was able to pop the tank out, and it doesn’t need to be replaced at this time. n Grace Hopper pump motor: The pump motor at Grace Hopper pool was replaced. Spies Pools swapped out the motor at no cost and only charged for minor materials and labor to do the work. n Insurable evaluation: The insurable evaluation of the association-owned facility centers with Integra was completed, and the report has been received and forwarded to the association’s insurance agent. n Hardware replacements at Enders and Grace Hopper: Armstrong Locks will be replacing some of the hardware at the facility centers. The approved work is being scheduled once the parts arrive. n Sidewalk panel replacements and grinding at Longview Park and Oak Mews: The approved work has been completed.
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n Resurface and painting pool bathroom stall structures at Enders: DRS has ordered the materials, and once they are received, it will schedule the work. n Access systems hardware upgrades: The approved upgrades have been ordered and will be scheduled for replacement once received. n Landscape replacements: Plant installations at the following parks/mews have been completed: ARC-approved shade-tolerant plant materials to replace Bermuda on the four corners of Parkland Quadrangle, with the condition that the proposed mulch is replaced with confederate jasmine. There is no price difference for this change. The replacements have been completed. n Enders pool deck/pool fence/ pool light poles/pool bathrooms: The approved work to repaint, replace backer rods and re-caulk the expansion joints on the pool deck and fence painting has been completed. n Grace Hopper flooring replacement: The carpet installation was completed. The plank flooring has been ordered. Once the flooring arrives, the installation will be scheduled.
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS This is a great time for pressure-washing your home, fencing, driveways and walkways. It is also a great time to take a look at your trees for signs of mistletoe. Most of the oaks and elms have dropped their leaves; therefore it makes the invader more visible. This airborne disease has no cure. It should be cut out each year to deter spreading to other healthy trees.
TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE BY MELISSA PARKER The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the Dec. 16, 2021, meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com, n The TSAC moved to explore other options regarding fire/safety protection. n The TSAC moved to approve the Wayne Automatic fire safety proposals for the Live/Work service area. n The TSAC moved to appoint Edward Ward as the TSAC Secretary.
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n Please remember to report any landscape, building, or irrigation issues on the Baldwin Park Services App. Reporting items on the Baldwin Park Services App will allow residents to share photos of the reported area(s), and receive real time updates from management staff on corrective measures being taken. n It’s election time for the Townhome Service Area Committee. The TSAC is a nine-member committee, comprising a representative from each of the eight service areas (Cambridge, Issa 22, Issa 28, City Home No. 1, Live/Work, City Home No. 2, Mattamy and City Home No. 4) and one at-large member who can be from any of the service areas. TSAC terms are for two consecutive years, and the terms are staggered. For 2022, representatives will be elected to represent interests of the owners in the Cambridge, City Homes No. 1, Live/Work, and City Homes No. 2 service areas. If only one person submits his or her name as interested in a position, then an
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election is not required. The TSAC is advisory in nature to the ROA board (where final decisions are made), but the TSAC deals with issues directly related to the townhomes. Requests for candidates will be mailed, and all candidacy forms must be submitted to Grace Hopper Hall by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. If you need a candidacy form, would like additional information or have questions on volunteering to be on the TSAC, please contact Melissa Parker at mparker@baldwinparkpoa.com. n New sod that was installed in December/January has been treated with a fungicide. n BrightView fertilized Ixoras in the City Homes No. 1 service area; the plants looked a little yellow. n BrightView treated multiple areas within the service areas for brown patch. n BrightView treated hollies for scale in the City Homes No. 1 service area (Chatfield Place). n During the month of November, there was 4.20 inches of rain (normal is 1.79 inches). n Per DRS Inc. the townhome painting schedule for January/February 2022 is as follows: Issa 22. n Per DRS Inc. the townhome maintenance schedule for January/February 2022 is as follows: Cambridge. n Because of the pandemic, there has been an adjustment to originally stated dates for painting projects and maintenance in the townhome service areas. Supplies was delayed in being shipped from vendors to DRS Inc. at the beginning of the year. Schedules now will be projected one to two months out to anticipate any possible future changes. Notices are still being left on townhome front doors one to two weeks in advance to
n Maintenance tips. If you live in a townhome, you have probably received the below information in the past, but it’s great information to keep handy in case one of these situations happen to you. n Dryer not drying? Clean the vent to prevent lint build-up and a possible fire hazard. n Use the correct wattage lightbulbs for exterior lighting fixtures. Plastic fixtures will melt. Check the tag posted on the inside of the fixture or with the manufacturer for the proper wattage. n Weatherstrip around your doors and windows to help lower utility bills, prevent water intrusion and unwanted pests from entering your home. n See black lines running down your garage door? Adjust the garage door tensioner heads. n Need a copy of the Master Insurance Policy for your townhome? Please email Melissa Parker- mparker@ baldwinparkpoa.com with your request including your address. n All association buildings that have been repainted have used AllGuard — a specialized coating with a 10-year warranty for use on stucco surfaces. Do not to pick, poke, rip, tear or penetrate the protective seal. Using brushes or scraping tools will harm the surface. If you pressure wash, do not use pressure higher than 1,500 psi. Simple Green is the only approved cleaning product. Avoid spraying any chemicals directly onto the building due to a possible chemical reaction with the product.
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BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. BY BILL PATTERSON VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES n Love in in the air throughout the month of February! Whether it be a romantic dinner at one of our fine sit-down restaurants or a special piece of jewelry from Victorian Jewelers. 9Round Baldwin Park is offering a special for couples who sign up together. Check out all our local Baldwin Park retailers for the perfect gift for that special someone. NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT n The annual tree trimming for was completed in January. Over the past few months, we have been working on a project to revitalize the landscaping on some of the parking lot islands. This project will continue over the course of the next few months until all are completed. VILLAGE CENTER n The annual tree trimming for the parking lots was completed in January. GENERAL UPDATES n The parking lot Dumpsters are not meant for large items. This can break or clog the city’s Dumpsters and cause issues why they fix the problem. If you have any bulk items, the city of Orlando offers bulk pick-up — in most cases, free of charge. This can be used for most items that cannot fit in the commercial Dumpster. Visit orlando.gov/Trash-Recycling for more information and to schedule future pickups. n Have you downloaded the Baldwin Park Services App yet? You can find it in the Android Play Store or in the Apple Store. It is a great resource to report various issues around the community, including light outages, broken sprinkler heads and many others. You can also submit work requests for city of Orlando maintenance and repair. n Architectural Review Committee meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday each month for application reviews regarding commercial changes to exterior structures (roofing replacements and painting), landscaping and signage. All corresponding applications can be located on the Baldwin Park Network under Commercial Owners Association and Commercial Architectural Review Committee. For questions and application submission, please feel free to email Bill Patterson at BPatterson@BaldwinParkPOA.com. BALDWIN PARK LIVING | FEBRUARY 2022
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There’s nothing more romantic on Valentine’s Day than talking about money. Clearly, I’m joking but it’s an important conversation that many people wait too late to have. As a family, we’ve experienced unplanned circumstances like death, disability and other forms of loss. These moments have radically shaped how I manage our family’s finances, businesses and how I advise my clients. My gift to you this Valentine’s day is a no cost review of your estate plans—or lack thereof! I invite you to contact me directly at john@fortresswealthgroup.com so that we can work together to make sure your loved ones are protected.
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an y’all believe we’ve already blown through the first month of the year? I personally feel like it was just New Year’s Eve. If January was sign of the year ahead, it’ll be 2023 before we know it! As we roll into February, we’re starting to see the signs change from holiday to hearts. Oh, who am I kidding? Stores have had their Valentine’s Day products out heading into the second half of December. Either way, this is the month brought to you by love. Some people see it as a “Hallmark Holiday,” and with just cause. Many of our traditional and non-traditional holidays have become branding machines for large companies. Look at the aisles of almost every store as you walk down them during February covered in red hearts; in December, we’re blasted with red and green garland on everything from street lights to candy packaging; June gives us rainbows galore. As someone with an advertising degree, I totally get it: It’s all about capitalizing on what’s happening in the moment. Hang in there friends, I am going somewhere with this, I promise! Putting business aside, it’s important to remember the original meaning behind each of these holidays — whether they were idealized by a corporation or not. As I said above, February is the month brought to us by love, and it’s important to keep that original sentiment at heart as we move through the month — and every day of our lives.
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Love translates differently to different people. There is the love of family which, for many of us, is everlasting despite our flaws. There is the love of friendship, which for countless others can become the same as the love of family. Someone, no idea who, said, “If you love your job, you will never work a day in your life.” That is another type of love some people are lucky enough to experience. One of the most important forms of love is loving one’s self, which is often the hardest. I for one suck at this one. … Keep in mind that I am writing this sitting in pain waiting to get into the chiropractor for neck pain that is 100% brought on by stress — face palm! Like so many other aspects of life, love is not always easy. Some struggle to give it, while others struggle to accept it despite best efforts. It’s important we don’t stop loving one another — even if it’s not instantly accepted. In our everyday lives, we are most likely presented with at least one opportunity to give love in some way to another person. Now, I am not saying that you need to go out and start hugging random strangers as you walk down New Broad Street, let’s not make it weird. But, it wouldn’t hurt to give a nod and hello to that person. You never know what kind of day someone is having, and something as small as a “how are you?” can completely change the way they are thinking and
how their day is going. Looking at our neighborhood businesses and restaurants, these simple acts of love (call it kindness if you don’t want to attach the L word to it), when shared with the workers in these businesses, can even impact someone else’s experience. I’m sure some of you thought this might be a rant about big business or a diatribe against the commercialization of our holidays but, that was only part of the point. While many of us made resolutions to lose weight or exercise more or countless other things, let’s use the Month of Love (trademarked/copyrighted/registered) to remember the meaning of it all and share that love with one another, even if it’s in the most simple of ways. This is our opportunity to do better, be better and help make others better in the process. What more natural way to end this than saying Happy Valentine’s Day to you all, I guess ha ha! Until next time, stay safe, stay well and remember, We Are Baldwin Park!
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Groups & Gatherings We have several groups and classes that are active and waiting for your sign up. Many groups have postponed meetings or are now meeting virtually due to COVID-19. Please take note of all of the club/ fitness happening around Baldwin Park and reach out to any/all that interest you! ART EXPLORERS CLUB Baldwin Park resident Robyn Bertram offers this club through Rollins Museum of Art. The free Art Explorers Club introduces visitors ages 6 to 13 to a world full of art through creative missions inspired by pieces from the museum’s collection. Explorers collect prizes and stamps in their special members’ passport with each project — all while expanding their imagination and art research skills. For more, email rbertram@rollins.edu. BALDWIN PARK ART CLUB Baldwin Park Art Club is a mixture of art classes, studio tours and gallery openings for art lovers. It is open to everyone. Contact Pat at plremingt@ gmail.com for more information and to see when the club is meeting next. BALDWIN PARK KIDS CLUB Activities for children ages infant to 5 years old. Parents and kids enjoy a variety of casual get-togethers, including story time, play dates, park picnics, mom’s night out and more. Contact bpkidsclub1@gmail. com. Many programs for kids are now on Zoom.
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BALDWIN PARK LGBTQ+ The purpose of the Baldwin Park LGBTQ+ group is to provide social activities for Baldwin Park residents that identify as LGBTQ+, family members and allies of the community. For more information, contact Byron P. Lee at byron@biobitworks. com or call (470) 898-9315. ETHNIC FOOD ENTHUSIASTS Note: This group is not meeting currently but plans to resume soon. Explore exceptional epicurean dishes every month. Experience a chef talk or food flights and bites at local restaurants. Singles and residents new to the area are encouraged to jump in and enjoy incredible food and conversation. Contact Shannon at sfaith14@gmail. com. GARDENERS GROWING TOGETHER This group will start hosting socially distanced meetings for exchanging ideas. Email alysonescribano@gmail.com for details. MAHJONG For more information, contact Christopher at cfc106@gmail. com or visit bpmahjong.com.
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FITNESS AND FUN n BLUE MOON YOGA — Classes exclusively for Baldwin Park residents. Enjoy a deeply relaxing indoor class at 9 a.m. Fridays (Restorative Yoga For Women) or 10 a.m. (Yoga for Newbies). These classes are held at Enders Gathering Room. On Saturdays, two outdoor classes are offered in front of Grace Hopper Hall, starting with Outdoor Flow at 9 a.m., followed by Power Yoga at 10 a.m. New students should contact the instructor at (407) 276-3478. For prices and additional information, visit bluemoon. yoga or email becca@bluemoon.yoga. n CHAMPIONSHIP MARTIAL ARTS — In-person classes are back, with various safety precautions. Visit championshipmartialarts.com/baldwin-park to learn more. n F45 TRAINING — Enjoy functional, full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength and endurance. Visit f45training. com/baldwinparkfl or find the studio on Instagram & Facebook at @f45_training_baldwinparkfl. n 9ROUND FITNESS — Enjoy a 30-minute total body workout in a kickboxing-themed fitness program. Find the studio at 1816 Jake St. or by checking it out on social media at @9roundbaldwinpark. n NOVEMBER PROJECT — This group is offering free weekly workouts for all. Find the group at 6:29 a.m. Wednesdays at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin. Check it out at novemver-project.com.
n PICK-UP BASKETBALL — Basketball enthusiasts will meet at Blue Jacket Park courts for five-on-five play. Contact Rick at rickschreiber2@gmail.com. n RAY OF LIGHT YOGA — Yoga instructor Lisa Schreiber a monthly Mommy & Me Yoga at 10 a.m. monthly. All kids ages 2 to 6 are invited for a morning of fun activities such as games, stories and movement, as well as learning yoga poses and relaxation strategies that will help them cope with the ups and downs of life. Schreiber often incorporates messages about healthy eating, kindness, mindfulness and self-love. Upcoming classes include Love and Kisses (Feb. 13); St. Paddy’s Day in the Park (March 13); April Showers Bring May Flowers (April 24); Earth Day/ Park Cleanup (May 22); and Summer Vacation (June 26). For more, email Lisa at lisafineman@yahoo.com. n ROCK HARD FITNESS — Various fitness classes are available, along with personal training and even boot camps. Visit rockhardfitnessorlando. com for more information. n NEW! TENNIS CLUB — Meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Blue Jacket Park courts. Contact Ceci Minn, crmdesign@yahoo.com. n ZOOM BALLET AND PILATES — Baldwin Park resident and PMA-certified instructor Adriana Duarte Pontual offers Zoom Pilates classes from 9:10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $12 per class. For more, visit adrianaduartepontual.com.br.
REAL DEAL NONFICTION BOOK CLUB This group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary nonfiction. Contact Kathy at klhgibbons@gmail.com. TACTICAL BREWING RUNNING CLUB If you love craft beer and running, this group is for you! Meets
WIN! WOMEN INNOVATORS NETWORK This group is for Baldwin Park women who own or manage a business. Reservations can be made by contacting Bekah at beautifiedbybekah@gmail.com. WRITERS’ BLOCK WRITING GROUP This group discusses many topics to help writers. Come with a desire to meet other writers and learn to hone your writing skills. Contact Rich at powerofselfentertainment@gmail.com.
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PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB This club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of books.
at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Tactical Brewing Co. tasting room. Members head out for a cool 2.5-mile run around Lake Baldwin, with a 5K option. Once you return, enjoy $1 off your beer all night long. Run, walk, rollerblade: Whatever you do, this club wants you! Find it at Tactical Brewing Running Club on Facebook.
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NIFTY FIFTIES PLUS Socials for active couples and singles ages 50 and up, meet several times a month for a variety of social activities, including happy hour, luncheons, parties and much more. Reach out to niftyfiftiesplus@gmail.com.
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Wayne Denny captured this rare photo on a 10-day motorcycle trip around Iceland he completed with two of his friends. The photo showcases a U.S. Navy DC3 plane that ran out of fuel in 1973 and crashed on the black beach at Sólheimasandur on the southern coast of Iceland.
Baldwin Park resident Wayne Denny uses photography to preserve memories and moments. ANNABELLE SIKES STAFF WRITER
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othing inspires Wayne Denny more than when he has a camera in his hands. Even 10 years after his first paid photo shoot, the photographer still gets a thrill to create for every new client. “My goal is to create something unique and memorable for any particular client,” Denny says. “Sometimes, the goal isn’t always that lofty, though, in the case of something like a simple headshot. But even then, you want to help that person to make the best possible first impression on a new potential client or employer. So even with something as simple as a headshot, it feels good to know that I had a small hand in helping them out.”
WHEN IT CLICKED
The 42-year-old’s photography journey began in Iowa. He lived in the
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small town of Bettendorf, until his freshman year of high school, when he moved to Orlando and attended Lake Mary High School. Denny got into photography right around the end of high school. He started with his dad’s old Canon camera and Polaroid, both of which he still has and utilizes. Denny’s dad was a hobbyist photographer and used it to document life events such as traveling. “It was always just a little hobby, something fun that interested me, but I didn’t take it all too seriously,” he says. “But then digital photography came along, and I loved playing with Photoshop to create something original.” The photographer’s first memory of shooting with his dad’s camera was when he and his brother skipped school and went to the beach. “I shot a photo of him surfing at sunrise that morning — I fell in love with photography the moment I got the prints back from the de-
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To learn more about Wayne Denny and his photography, visit his website, waynedennyphoto.com, or his Instagram at @waynedennyphoto.
veloper,” Denny says. Photography has been his fulltime job since early 2017, but he started dipping his toes into the creative side of it around 2011 and 2012. Over the years, Denny has worked on honing his skills, — both with the
camera and in editing — to the point where he felt comfortable enough to charge money for his services.
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The photographer has been going strong ever since. He says he has an appreciation for clean, commercial-looking photos that have an artistic edge to them. He believes this gives the photos a modern look without looking dated years down the line. When it comes to Denny’s personal photography, it’s all about challenging himself. “I always want to try something new, something that I’m not entirely sure I’ll be able to accomplish when I start out,” he says. “And I don’t always succeed with it either, but that’s part of the fun. The learning process so that I will get better the next time around.” Although he just moved to Baldwin Park in February 2021, he says the area fits him perfectly. “I’m someone who can find something in common with just about anyone, and love striking up a conversation with strangers,” Denny says. “Meeting people and learning about them is one of my favorite things to do.” Denny’s talent in capturing people shines through. Almost two years ago, he was supposed to do a non-traditional engagement photoshoot combined with the wedding, but then COVID-19 derailed the wedding plans. The couple, Anthony and Rachael Todd, were set to get married in a castle in Ireland and instead were forced to move it to their living room in Jacksonville. Denny says he let the shoot fall by the wayside, until Rachael posted one of the shots on her Instagram last October. “I started getting some inquiries from her followers, so I posted some of them myself and ended up booking 15-plus new shoots from the posts I made using some of these shots,” he says. “I was already having a pretty good year up until this point, but this definitely contributed to me having my best year yet in 2021.” The photographer says the best part of the shoot was that the couple gave him full creative control and
went along with all of his ideas. He says it is one of the shoots he’s most proud of to date. “I love that photography can stop time,” Denny says. “It allows people to put their own feelings, emotions, bias ... toward a moment that will affect everyone in different ways.”
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Outside of photography, Denny loves scuba diving and motorcycles, but his favorite hobby is traveling, more specifically anywhere scenic and non-corporate. His best trip so far was a 10-day motorcycle trip around Iceland he did with two of his friends. “If I’m traveling, I absolutely love landscape photography,” Denny says. “Exploring and capturing a different country or the Western United States never gets boring.” One of his favorite photos was
captured on the Iceland trip. In 1973, a U.S. Navy DC3 plane ran out of fuel and crashed on the black beach at Sólheimasandur on the south coast of Iceland. Although everyone in the plane survived, the plane was abandoned on the beach. Denny says his friend originally brought a hammock to use between two large chunks of ice at the lagoon at Jökulsárlón, but the crash location ended up being the only place they used it, because it was too cold to try and set up shots at the lagoon. “The bike barely held my friend’s weight in that position on the loose ground, but the setup lasted long enough for a couple photos,” he says. “This is a pretty popular location to see and take photos at — especially for the northern lights — but I’ve never seen anyone do something like we did, which really makes me love the shot even more.”
Wayne Denny’s non-traditional engagement photoshoot of Anthony and Rachael Todd took off on social media and brought Denny his best year yet. Denny says the best part of the non-traditional engagement shoot was the couple gave him full creative control and went along with all his ideas. He says it has become one of his favorite shoots to date.
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Baldwin Park’s newest cafe, Frosty Fox, offers a unique menu of boba tea, gelato, mocktails and egg puffles. ANNABELLE SIKES STAFF WRITER
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franchise that took root in Gainesville. Chang says there are also two more Florida locations planned — one in Oviedo and another in the North Miami-Davie area. “Everything we do is fresh,” Chang says. “We brew our tea every few hours and even discard our boba after four hours and make it fresh. We pride ourselves in quality and taste.” The menu includes milk teas, lattes, specialty slushies and more. Some popular items include the brown sugar latte, thai milk tea, mango mojito mocktail, taro slush, matcha snow gelato and lychee puffle. In the future, Chang hopes to be able to offer the space to groups, student organizations and business members, so they can reserve and host meetings in the shop.
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Frosty Fox opened in Baldwin Park on New Broad Street in December. Left: The boba tea shop’s menu includes milk teas, mocktails, lattes, gelato, puffles and more.
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DETAILS: This home is located only one block from Lake Baldwin and features a wrap-around front porch. Inside, you will find white cabinetry and 5.25-inch baseboards throughout, engineered hardwood floors, handsome and bright stairwell, crown molding in all main living areas and bedrooms, granite, and solid-surface counters. The large kitchen, which overlooks the family room, is outfitted with 42-inch upper cabinets, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances and an oversized island with bar seating, perfect for entertaining. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a convenient laundry room complete the upstairs. The primary bedroom suite is highlighted by a recessed ceiling, a custom walk-in closet, a spacious updated master bath offering dual sinks, a 2018 seamless EnDuroshield glass-encased walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub. The covered back porch is the perfect place to entertain with a large, fully fenced paver patio, fire pit and fountain.
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We are very excited to bring to you a new column that helps you plan your next day in #BeautifulBaldwinPark. Whether it’s date night, after school or Sunday Funday, we want to give you some inspiration on how to utilize all of the amazing places Baldwin Park has to offer. To kick things off, let’s plan some after-school fun!
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Pedego Bike Rental is now open and ready to get you and your family in gear! The business offers several electric bike options that will help you burn some energy without getting you too tired before dinner. It offers an array of rental and purchasing options, as well. More information can be found
Did you know Baldwin Park has a separate bike trail? Take the 7.5-mile Cady Way Trail through the Seminole County line at Howell Branch/Hall Road, over a bridge to Winter Park’s Cady Way Park. Along the trail, you will find shelters, benches and water fountains, making it the perfect post — school exercise trail for the whole family.
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Dinner at Gator’s Dockside is always a great bet when it comes to feeding the whole family without breaking the bank. The restaurant offers an array of dishes for even your pickiest little eater, including burgers, tender pork tacos, extravagant salads, mini sliders and of, course, always accompanied by Gator’s famous
fries. We recommend trying their elote corn dip. It’s got a little kick, comes with chips and house-made pork rinds, and also pairs perfectly with a pint. Are you hungry yet?
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Frosty Fox is one of Baldwins newest businesses bringing the craze of boba tea to you! From boba tea, gelato, mocktails and egg puffle (Hong Kong-style egg waffles) Frosty Fox has all the tasty treats to reward your mini-me after a long day at school! We are currently obsessing over their matcha puffle covered in chocolate chips, chewy boba and, of course, topped with whipped cream. It even has convenient online pickup ordering, so you can bop in, grab your treat and walk the lake. Who knew Baldwin Park could be this tasty?
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TRIVIA AT TACTICAL 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Tactical Brewing Co., 4882 New Broad St. Join “The Intern” from BYOCB every Wednesday night as he hosts trivia at Tactical. Categories change each week. First-place team wins a $25 gift card, second place wins a $15 gift card, and third place gets a $10 gift card.
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MOVIE NIGHT AT TACTICAL 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Tactical Brewing Co., 4882 New Broad St. A different dessert vendor sets up shop inside the tasting room to sell goodies during the movie, as well.
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BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY BOOSTERTHON Baldwin Park Elementary’s big spring fundraiser — Baldwin Park Boosterthon — begins Feb. 7. The fundraiser also will include an obstacle course challenge Feb. 15. The school’s PTA is seeking community pledges. For more, contact Allison Fiske, allisonwfiske@gmail. com.
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Visitors and guests are welcome. Meeting information is posted in the Baldwin Park Weekly resident email blast or at facebook.com/RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Grace Hopper Hall Gathering Room, 1913 Meeting Place. Due to the current high volume of Residential ARC applications, the number of applications is being capped at 25 per meeting. The ARC meets twice a month. Meetings are subject to change.
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BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY DAY OF SERVICE Feb. 12, at Baldwin Park Elementary, 1750 Common Way Road, Orlando. Students and their families will help clean up the school campus For more, contact Allison Fiske, allisonwfiske@gmail.com.
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COVENANTS HEARING Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month virtually. Meetings are subject to change. See box in Grace Hopper Hall for the call-in number 48 hours before the meeting, and look for updated scheduling information in the weekly Wednesday resident updates.
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TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month virtually. Meetings are subject to change. Look for updated scheduling in the weekly resident updates.
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ROA BOARD MEETING Meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Grace Hopper Hall. Meetings are subject to change. All members of the ROA can attend the meetings.
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SIXTH ANNUAL INUA 5K 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave., Orlando. The Inua 5K — which supports Inua Partners in Hope — is back in person this year. For more information, visitinuapartners.org/inua5k.
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