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Following a recent burglary in Marina Bay, Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden is reminding residents to be vigilant. “There appears to be a trend of daytime residential burglaries in the West Orange County area occurring between the hours from 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.,” Ogden said. “In a few instances neighbors or witnesses observed suspicious persons or vehicles … but didn’t believe it raised to the level of concern to call it in to the police. “If something is out of the ordinary or unusual, I implore our residents to call it in to our officers,” he said. “For us to thwart crime, we need your watchful eye and willingness to get involved.” The burglaries show a pattern of the suspect knocking on the front door to see if anyone is home. If there is no response, the suspect breaks into the home via a rear patio door, Ogden said. If you see suspicious vehicles or people in your neighborhood, call 911.

“For all of those survivors or who have lost someone to cancer, it’s (Relay for Life) a time for the whole community to get together and celebrate the battle they’ve fought and won.”

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Dr. Phillips Relay for Life Survivor Lead Teresa Wardingley speaks on surviving cancer and celebrating that victory with others.

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Group takes stand against standardized testing The Opt Out Orlando movement takes action against high stakes associated with standardized testing. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER WEST ORANGE

Standardized testing has long been a controversial subject in Florida’s public schools, and some students and parents are taking action to demonstrate their distaste for the high stakes that come with it. The Opt Out Florida Network is a community of optout groups and administrators from across the state, according to its website. It is focused on discussing testing, policy, school practices and educat-

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ART OF MARRIAGE WEEKEND 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 8, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at First Baptist Windermere, 300 Main St., Windermere. The Art of Marriage video event weaves together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God’s design. More than 40 ministry leaders provide the expert teaching while couples who have struggled with real-life issues openly and honestly share their

stories of pain, loss, forgiveness and grace. Cost is $50. For more, visit theartofmarriage. com. BUBBLE PLAYTIME 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Help children with their motor development skills in this interactive bubble class. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Limited space available. (407) 835-7323. GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE BUONICONTI FUND TO CURE PARALYSIS 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 8, at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 1 p.m. For more, contact Nick Buoniconti, (407) 418-2081 or email kwherry@med.miami.edu. MY GENERATION 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. Visit windermere.dexwine.com.

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BLOOM AND GROW GARDEN SOCIETY’S SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, along Plant Street and the surrounding blocks to the north and south. Garden experts will be available to an-

swer questions. The event also will feature a children’s area, silent auction and raffle, flower and plant growers, gardenrelated vendors, food trucks, programs to educate attendees about the environment. Admission is free. BOOK SIGNING 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Allen’s Creamery and Coffee House, 523 Main St., Windermere. Sharon Johnson Savage, of Windermere, will sign two of her books, “Leading Christian Disciples in a Challenging World” and “Faith That Moves Mountains.” (407) 876-3558. WELCOME TO THE RENAISSANCE 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Dr. Phillips High School, 6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. The event will feature entertainment by the school’s students, auction items and an Italian feast. Tickets are $35 and available at dphs.ocps.net.

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MATH-U, THE COUNTING COWBOY 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. This live show is full of counting, spinning rope, telling stories, singing songs and laughter. Seating is limited. Registration recommended by calling (407) 835-7323.

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ADULT COLORING HOUR 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Coloring materials provided, or bring your own. Ages 18 and older. (407) 835-7323. BEST FEST “THE TASTE OF WEST ORANGE” 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center at Starke Lake, 125

MONDAY, APRIL 11 ARTS TODDLER 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Paint, paste, glue, stamp and create. Children ages 1 to 3 can enjoy stories, songs and art experiences. Seating is

N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Presented by CenturyLink, the event showcases the food, drink and services of West Orange Chamber member businesses. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. (407) 656-1304.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

SOUTHWEST AUTHOR SERIES 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. Historical mystery author Alyssa Maxwell will speak and sign copies of her books. Free. (407) 8357323.

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Tavistock presents revised plan for Isleworth retail space The development company changed gears with its proposed architectural style for the new building near Isleworth and Four Corners. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER SOUTHWEST ORANGE

Khady Graydon, 24, sang “Killing Me Softly.”

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he 2016 Windermere Spring Fest culminated April 3 with a “We Have Talent” show, hosted by the Rotary Club of Windermere. Musicians from across the state gathered to compete in the show. Winners received cash prizes. First place went to Deejay Young for his Michael Jackson tribute. Marisa Jay placed second with “Glitter in the Air,” and Levie Jardim won third with “Stay Strong.” — JENNIFER NESSLAR

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Residents rave about Windermere Village plans A development team including Skorman Construction hopes to build a Fresh Market, a CVS and several smaller stores on the south side of the relief high school. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER WINDERMERE

In a rare turn of events, residents at a March 31 Orange County community meeting at Windermere Elementary School applauded a development applicant seeking a significant change request. The applicant, Kurt Ardaman, of Fishback Dominick Law, said the changes to the property at the northeast corner of the intersection of Winter Garden-Vineland and Ficquette roads were enough to qualify under that definition. This 9.57-acre parcel, known as Chancellor at Windermere, would border the site of the relief high school to the north and Oxford Moor to the east. Within a deviation from the initial 2011 plan regarding 49,999 square feet of commercial and office space, the development team hopes to construct a shopping center called Windermere Village catty-corner to Cornerstone at Summerport shopping center in Horizon West. The most

significant change would be having a 13,013-square-foot CVS and a 21,400-square-foot Fresh Market as main tenants to accompany 15,586 square feet of smaller commercial spaces — three large buildings in lieu of six smaller buildings. “The day of mom-and-pop stores is over,” said Marc Skorman, president of Skorman Construction, the proposed builder of this project. “All of these have been overtaken by the big boxes.” He also said there would be no intention of hindering Cornerstone, just a desire to provide what fits in the community via more upscale tenants. Several residents agreed, noting The Fresh Market would be a welcome addition. That store would be on the eastern side, with a retention pond between it and Oxford Moor. CVS would be on the western side, near the intersection, in a style inspired by Midwestern CVS stores not common in this area, developers said. A series of smaller commer-

cial entities with outdoor dining capabilities would be in the middle of the southern edge of the plot, with a park in the center of a parking lot. Another park would center on a second retention pond with a fountain and a pavilion east of the building that would house the myriad smaller tenants, just across one of two entry points on the southern edge with full leftturn access. The other entrance would be on the western side, near a drive-thru for the CVS. Among tenants developers are considering for the smaller spaces are a steak and martini place, a 310 Restaurant, Graffiti Junktion, pizza shops, Italian ice vendors, dry cleaners, fitness centers, Verizon Wireless, Victory Martial Arts and nail salons, Skorman Construction Vice President Kevin Skorman said. He also said the central park could host live entertainment space or events such as farmers markets. “It will be a strong financial success with strong community support,” Kevin Skorman said. Further county meetings could occur in about two-and-one-half months, county staff said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

Nearly three months after an initial community meeting, a proposed development in the southwest quadrant of Isleworth and Four Corners is still a hot topic. The Jan. 6 meeting sent Tavistock Development Company employees back to the drawing board regarding the project’s architecture. At a community meeting March 28 at Southwest Middle, Tavistock staff and Orange County officials presented Windermere residents with a new look. The proposed two-story building, which will be located at the intersection of ConroyWindermere and Apopka-Vineland roads by The Grove shopping center, still includes both commercial and office space, along with what will be a drivethrough coffee shop. Plans still include 15,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, but reduced the upstairs office space slightly from 16,500 to 16,000 square feet. Additionally, staff presented new architectural designs. Original renderings depicted a contemporary-style building with multiple windows, awnings and glass features; however, residents expressed their displeasure with the style in the previous meeting, charging that the style did not fit at all with the current nearby architecture. The new style still boasts multiple windows but comes with a more toned-down, Mediterranean look, painted with warm colors. It also includes an outdoor patio-seating area, and the drive-thru is fully covered. “I like the improvement and the fact that it’s getting closer to what we have in this area,” a resident said of the new renderings. However, although most residents in attendance agreed the new architecture is better and blends in with the surrounding area more than the previous version, some brought up that since the land parcel is located in the Windermere rural district, it should take on the more traditional, rural look that is character of many buildings in Windermere and Gotha. One problem residents have

shown concern with involves a violation of Four Corners CVC code, which states that drivethrough restaurants are not permitted in the area. An exception in the past was granted for the current drive-through Panera Bread at The Grove. With drivethroughs come additional traffic, perhaps the biggest concern of all. However, the building will have a completely internal parking lot that does not connect directly to Conroy-Windermere or Apopka-Vineland roads, and Tavistock staff assured residents that the drive-through coffee shop will have a long queue line for busy hours.

“Everything is growing, this is a fast-growing community and keeping up with that is very important.” — S. Scott Boyd

“There’s plenty of room for cars to queue without impeding the immediate parking area,” said Heather Isaacs, Tavistock planning and entitlement manager. Other items talked about regarding traffic included the possibility of inserting a traffic light near the intersection of Conroy-Windermere Road and the post office to help mitigate traffic concerns that could arise turning left out of The Grove and the new building. District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd said he would get together with the Orange County Public Works department to look into conducting fresh traffic counts, speeds and other traffic issues. “Everything is growing,” Boyd said. “This is a fast-growing community, and keeping up with that is very important.” The proposed development is not yet scheduled to go before the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, but Isaacs said Tavistock hopes to be able to present it within the next two months. Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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“I thought I had a cold that wouldn’t go away,” said Wardingley, director of southeast materials acquisition center for Lockheed Martin. “I was diagnosed with having an extremely low red blood-cell count and was diagnosed with a rare but treatable form of leukemia.” At the time of her diagnosis, Wardingley was more or less in respiratory failure. Doctors discovered she had double pneumonia of both lungs, which they then realized was a result of the leukemia. She was immediately admitted to the hospital, where she received chemotherapy virtually 24/7 for 10 consecutive days. Although chemotherapy usually makes cancer patients feel miserable, Wardingley said her rounds of treatment actually made her feel better, because it allowed her to start breathing normally again. In fact, she had been put on oxygen when she was admitted, but as the chemo progressed, she was fully taken off of the oxygen. “I went home for two to three days and got high fevers from chemo, so I was admitted again for another five to six days,” she said. “My doctor described (how I would feel) as, ‘You’ll be so tired you won’t be able to even watch TV.’ That was for a month or so.” Although intense, the treatment was quick, and so were the results: Wardingley was diagnosed in November 2013 and was considered in remission on Dec. 21, 2013. After being out of work for a short period of time, she was able to return and for a while she went back each month to have her blood checked. Now, she gets her blood checked every six months. Because of her experience with fighting and beating leukemia, the Lockheed Martin community asked if she would participate in Relay for Life in 2014, which she did. She participated as a survivor and completed the survivors’ lap around the track that year, and in

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Teresa Wardingley, left, participated in the cancer survivors’ lap at the 2014 Dr. Phillips Relay for Life.

DR. PHILLIPS RELAY BY THE NUMBERS Teams: 53 Participants: 435 Cancer survivors and caregivers: 250 Money raised: $41,629.11 Note: Statistics for Dr. Phillips Relay for Life as of press time

2015, she served as the Survivor Lead. “Lockheed Martin has been very supportive of Relay for Life, and they are one of the sponsors of the dinner,” she said. “We have (more than) 60 volunteers for the dinner just from Lockheed Martin, and they are doing other things throughout the event.” Now, in her second year as Survivor Lead, she is responsible for reaching out to cancer survivors in the Dr. Phillips area. Relay for Life honors survivors and caregivers by hosting a special dinner for them. Both groups will walk a lap around the track at Dr. Phillips High School in celebration of the survivors before the dinner begins.

“We try to get as many as possible to attend because the event is there in honor of them and memory of those who have passed due to cancer,” Wardingley said. The event not is only a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s cancer research but also allows funding to help those battling cancer through ACS’ Road to Recovery, a service that “provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves,” according to its website. As Survivor Lead, Wardingley is most looking forward to being able to see the families, survivors, volunteers and caregivers all come together to fight the disease and raise funds toward finding a cure. “For all of those survivors or who have lost someone to cancer, it’s (Relay for Life) a time for the whole community to get together and celebrate the battle they’ve fought and won,” Wardingley said. Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

ABOUT THIS YEAR’S RELAY This year’s Relay for Life — themed “Game Over, Cancer!” — will be held at Dr. Phillips High School, 6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Events will begin at 5 p.m. April 8 and last until 7 a.m. April 9. The night begins with an opening ceremony and survivors/caregivers lap to celebrate victory over cancer, followed by a dinner for them. Throughout the night, entertainment and fun activities are held for participants, including martial-arts and dance demonstrations, a live DJ and a lip-sync battle. Additionally, a special luminaria ceremony will be held to “remember loved ones lost to cancer, support people who currently have cancer, and honor people who fought cancer in the past.” Those interested in signing up to participate or donating to the cause can visit relayforlife.org/drphillipsfl for more information regarding the event and the American Cancer Society.

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Local group tackles testing ing those interested in opting out of standardized testing. “A test that should only inform instruction now determines teacher pay, school grades, whether a kid graduates or goes to third grade, all of these are the high stakes,” said Cindy Hamilton, one of three co-founders of the Opt Out Orlando group, where the network originated. “The reason we object is that it completely changes the environment of a classroom. … Opt out is an active protest about what is wrong with the public school system.” The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test recently was replaced with the Florida Standards Assessment. Both tests are similar, but the FSA’s standards are aligned to the new Florida Standards, which are modeled after the Common Core State Standards. According to the Florida Department of Education’s website, the FSA presented “new question types (that) will assess students’ higher-order thinking

skills in keeping with the higher expectations of the Florida Standards.” Parents, administrators and students involved in OOO and throughout the state are not against testing but rather believe the FSA does not truly measure the levels of knowledge, creativity and achievements unique to each individual student. “We are demanding that all children have access to a quality public education,” Hamilton said. “It’s not about ‘Let’s not test kids.’ It’s about, ‘Let’s have an authentic assessment.’” Opting out is not a widely known concept but is slowly growing from the grassroots movement sparked in part by OOFN. According to Florida Statute 1008.25, each student must participate in the statewide, standardized testing required by Florida Statute 1008.22. Although students are required by law to participate, OOFN’s guide to opting out states that “when students sit for the test,

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break the seal on the test and refuse to complete it, they have participated but only to the extent required by the law and cannot be re-tested. They have now ‘opted out.’” Jamie Miller, a parent of a thirdgrader and a seventh-grader and member of OOO, said this is the first year she has had her children

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opt out. After her seventh-grader, an honors student since elementary school, was slated to go into all regular classes next school year because of his FSA scores, she decided to take action and opt out. “I don’t want their promotion to the next grade level based on the FSA; I want it based on their work and their grades, which it should be,” Miller said. “These kids work so hard, and As and Bs aren’t easy.” Liliana Vidal, another OOO member, is a parent of a highschool student and a fourthgrader. Her fourth-grader has an IEP, and this is the first year he has opted out of testing. “He came to me and told me, ‘If I’m in special classes, why do I have to take the same test everyone else does?’” Vidal said. “That’s when the light bulb went off and I said, ‘He’s right.’ It puts them all in the same category. I just feel like they’re unfairly evaluated, and each child is an individual.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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ast week, the Windermere Observer followed in the tradition of our sister papers in Manatee and Sarasota counties with our first April Fools’ Day spoof edition. We were nervous about play-

WINDERMERE TRAFFIC NO LAUGHING MATTER

I greeted your April Fools’ story initially with excitement and a sense of relief — until I realized it was a joke. Tough call, when the traffic in Windermere has become a joke. As a resident here for only 18 years, I get pretty fired up when I finally get out of my driveway, usually waved out by a good Samaritan driver, only to find the traffic coming into town is backed up all the way from the town circle to Apopka-Vineland Road. Trust me: It is only getting worse. Why are politicians and developers allowed to do all the stuff at Horizon West with no real plan for getting those residents into Orlando? You may complain about the upscale area known as the town

of Windermere, but it certainly is not our fault for having only a peninsula or two to get around. It is going from bad to worse, and for everybody who needs to drive around here, not just residents. I’ll hear a suggestion or two every now and then but feel that the powers in this county are resigned to have traffic here as slow or slower than Interstate 4. That isn’t funny or a joke. It is just sad.

DANIEL HIGGINS

APRIL 1 EDITION WELL DONE

Thanks for the humor and professionalism of the April 1 edition. Well done. In the vein of Orson Welles — without all the panic.

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WINDERMERE: AMONG THE GATES Rita Schoeffler: Ha ha! This was the best; I am still laughing! Aly Verdasco: This was too funny. Loved the guard dogs with military lasers! I almost envision “Escape from New York.” Marty Searles: Boy, this one and the naming of Rural Settlement High School. Things are a little slow around the office today! Renee Funk: Love the sense of humor! Great laugh this morning! Laura Dowling: Tears running down my face from laughing so hard. RURAL SETTLEMENT HIGH SCHOOL Kimberly Hyatt: Now say that fast three times. Haha. Sonya Vercher Adams: Stupid name … just saying. Surely there was some better options. David Gorham: I want those 5 minutes back! Allison Butler: Lake Butler High would have been much better. Lynn Bragger: That’s a stupid name for a high school. Marty Searles: And all this time, I’m thinking the School Board must have held the meeting at Knox Nursery and smoked a couple bongs before voting. Happy April Fools’ Day! Edward Bloor: Did they consider Construction Site High School?

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Going to Best Fest? Try these Keep an eye out for these vendors at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s 14th Best Fest.

fter years of Best Fest being in MetroWest, Ocoee will welcome the annual West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Best Fest “Taste of West Orange” April 14 at Starke Lake. This year’s event will feature about 20 vendors who were not part of last year’s Best Fest. Guests will be able to sample food, wine and spirits from dozens of West Orange’s restaurateurs and caterers, as well as peruse booths from local businesses. Here are three vendors that will add their signature flavors to this year’s event.

PRESS’D JUICE BAR AND KITCHEN

Another addition to this year’s West Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest is Press’d Juice Bar and Kitchen, a Winter Garden healthy-food business, which will have samples of healthy snacks. “We make everything from scratch in our kitchen,” Press’d Manager Katie Bush said. “We use organic and local produce when possible and available. Our mission is to make healthy food available to every person, whether just starting on the journey or a health nut to the core. We are excited for people to try healthy alternatives.”

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“Our store is a tasting store where you are encouraged to taste almost everything we sell,” proprietor Charlie O’Brien said of how VOM FASS fits right in with Best Fest’s “The Taste of West Orange” slogan. “We

have fine vinegars and oils and 13 Scotch whiskeys, as well as cognacs and bourbon. At the Best Fest, we will be focusing on our colorful and delicious fine liqueurs, such as latte macchiato, sour cherry and nut chocolate, to name a few.”

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RAVE OF THE WEEK DEBBIE ALLISON “Major Rave for Men’s Wearhouse at Fowler Groves. My best friend has cancer and is at Florida Hospital for a bone marrow transplant, so I took her son to get his tux for WOHS prom today. We FaceTimed (his mother) from the tux store so she could approve. Then we had a huge surprise when the guy at Men’s Wearhouse comped the tux. He said, “Your mom has too much to worry about; it’s the least I can do.” Words cannot express our gratitude. #angelsamongus Rob Volpe and John Kenney’s time playing piano together allows them to create unplanned moments during shows.

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I flip my latkes in the air sometimes, sayin’ ayy ohh spin the dreidel. Just wanna celebrate for all eight nights, singin’ ayy oh, light the candles. It was nearing the Sabbath one day in 2010 when the Maccabeats, a Jewish a cappella group that started at Yeshiva University, posted “Candlelight,” a parody cover of Taio Cruz’s song “Dynamite.” The singers put away their computers and phones to observe the Sabbath. When they logged back on a day later, what they found surprised them. “We checked our computers on Saturday night, and we were just totally shocked that our video had 2,000 views, which to us was a crazy number,” said Julian Horowitz, the group’s musical director. “We could never have imagined that.” By the following Friday, the video had reached one million views and received coverage from many major networks. The group began producing more albums and videos and began touring extensively. This weekend, it will bring its unique show to West Orange for a performance at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Dr. Phillips High School. The concert is sponsored by the Southwest Orlando Jew-

ish Congregation. Although many of the group’s performances take place in South Florida, this will be the Maccabeats’ first performance in the Orlando area. “We’re really excited to be joining a new community for a concert,” Horowitz said. “I mean, I shouldn’t say we’ve never been to Orlando before. I’m sure we’ve all been to Disney World as individuals, but we’ve never been to Orlando as a group.” The Maccabeats, comprising 14 core members, usually travels in groups of seven or eight to shows, allowing the group to feature seven-part harmonies. They will bring a concert friendly for all ages, backgrounds and religions, featuring songs from their albums: contemporary pop, contemporary Jewish and Israeli pieces, parodies and maybe a cover of a Disney song or two — after all, it is Orlando. But for the Maccabeats, it’s not all about the jokes. They hope to give an empowering message to their audiences. “Be proud of your religion,” he said. “Learn about your Jewish heritage. But also just generally to be proud of who you are.” Horowitz said an email the group received defines their identity and purpose. A boy wrote to the group, saying he was the only Jewish kid in his school, and until he saw the Maccabeats’ “Candle-

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light” video, he was embarrassed to admit he was Jewish. “After he saw our video, he realized he could be proud of his heritage and still be part of his society while also proclaiming his identity,” Horowitz said. The group ascribes strongly to the concept of Torah u-Madda — the merging of traditional Jewish and secular wisdom. It fits perfectly into the music style, which allows the singers to weave elements of pop culture and life into Jewish traditions in a way that relates to all people. “Even if we are singing about something very specific, that doesn’t preclude everybody from wanting to learn about and participate in those specific rituals, customs and holidays,” he said.

“People are drawn to something they view as authentic, something they view as committed. That’s something that can inspire.” The group jokes that “with great a cappella comes great responsibility,” so it feels its work should not only entertain but also inspire and create confidence in those who listen. But they also just enjoy singing for the sake of singing. “We enjoy singing immensely,” he said. “We enjoy it to the point where we frequently fly in and out of cities in the same day just to make these trips happen. We’re going to be flying in and out of Orlando in the same day.”

IF YOU GO THE MACCABEATS WHERE: Dr. Phillips High Performing Arts Center, 6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. TICKETS: sojc.org/ maccabeats

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Helen Virginia Jones Watson — Born July 1, 1927, in her home on Main Street and First Avenue in Windermere, Florida. Died on March 30, 2016, in Madison, Florida, where she was moved to be near family members the last month of her life. She resided at Golden Pond Community in Winter Garden, Florida, for several years. Helen grew up in Windermere, Florida, and graduated in 1945 from Ocoee High School. She went on to Florida State College for Women and received a degree in teaching and home economics. She was an active member of the sorority Alpha Xi Delta. Helen met Frank Watson in ninth grade, and they were married in 1949. Helen received her master’s degree in education in 1956 from the University of Florida. Helen taught in Chiefland, Florida, Windermere Elementary School, Boone High School and Lakeview High School and then became a principal at Tildenville Elementary, Dillard Street Elementary and finally Mollie E. Ray Elementary, where she retired in 1983 after 32 years JANET MARILYN STAZEN 91, DIED MARCH 27, 2016.

Janet Marilyn Stazen, 91, left this earth to be with the Lord and her husband, Donald, on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. She leaves behind her children, Donna (Gallaway), Julie (Dave Loosemore) and Jill (Art Caruso); granddaughter, Lindsay (Kevin Phipps); and greatgrandchildren, Liam and Kolette.

in the Orange County school system. Following her retirement, she and Frank spent 25 years as snowbirds between Topton, North Carolina, and Ocoee, Florida. She loved playing bridge and was an active member of the Pine Hills Bridge Club since the early 1950s. She had a passion for cooking, and her family reaped the rewards of that. She probably had the largest collection of cookbooks in West Orange County. A frequent saying was “Eat what you want and leave the rest” when meals were served and tummies full. Those preceding her in death were her parents, Richard and Annabelle Jones; her in-laws, Darrel Watson and Jesse Dunlap; her husband (62 years), Frank Watson; her brothers,

Paul Jones, Donald Jones and Chester Jones; brothers-in-law Lawrence Watson and Sherwood Watson; and her sistersin-law, Dorothy Perdue Jones, Catherine Seagraves Jones and Barbara Watson Moffat. Helen leaves behind her brother, Bobby (Drucilla) Jones of Jonesboro, Arkansas; her sons, Frank (Becky) Watson II, of Greenville, Florida, and Arthur (Susan) Watson, of Archer, Florida; her grandchildren, Ian (Amy) Watson, of San Marcos, California, Christa Watson and partner John Jordan, of Latham, New York, Erin Ludwig, Callie Ludwig and Alexandra Ludwig, of Archer, Florida; and greatgrandchildren, Emily Watson and Adrian Watson, of San Marcos, California. Funeral services and interment took place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Gotha, Florida. There was a viewing at 10 a.m. prior to services. A reception followed at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Florida 34734; (407) 293-1361. Condolences may be offered at woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.

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It takes practice to get it right. Sometimes, they hire a live drummer to play alongside of them. “It’s like any relationship,” Volpe said. “You go up there and you do it, and you read the crowd and you read each other. You just kind of know what works in what situations. I think the best moments in every night are the completely unplanned ones.” But when they are in front of an audience, much of the show relies on good, silent communication. “It’s the most organic thing, because anytime we step on to the stage, whether it’s at a bar or a wedding, we do not know where the night is going to go,” Volpe said. “We have no idea. … It’s like speaking a different language that we both understand. So depending on what one of us is doing, the other knows the holes they have to fill, whether it be musically on the piano or vocally.”

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ter Garden championship Little League team. He also played basketball while attending Lakeview High School and was a great fan of his Florida Gators and Detroit Tigers. He truly was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and, most of all, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was a loving father, brother and son. Besides his father, James F. McWhorter, of Clermont, he leaves two daughters, Shelby McWhorter, of Winter Garden, and Whitney Osborne, of Apopka; three grandchildren,

wonderful memories. Greg is survived by his two sons, Gregory Jefferson Hayes and Jaise Allen Brennan; their mother, Sarah M. Brennan; his mother, Janet J. Voss Hughes; his father, Gregory Hayes; and his grandmother, Jane Briley Voss. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home in Winter Garden. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Church At The Cross, 700 Good Homes Road, Orlando, Florida, with burial to follow at the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Florida. Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden, baldwinfairchild.com.

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Doug Nikhazy and reliever Cole Beavin combined for seven innings of scoreless baseball April 1. When it was all said and done, the West Orange baseball team had locked up the top seed in the Class 9A, District 3 Tournament with a 5-0 victory over host Lake Brantley. Nikhazy got the win, pitching 5 2/3 innings while striking out 11 hitters, and Beavin came on to earn the four-out save for the Warriors (18-2, 6-0 district). With the win, West Orange secured home-field advantage in the 9A-3 tournament, which will take place beginning April 19 at Olympia. The Warriors have a pair of district games yet to play this week against the rival Titans, but because no other team in the district has less than three losses, West Orange has locked up first place. “It helps us just being the last team that will get to bat (in the district tournament),” head coach Jesse Marlo said. “A lot of these games have come down to the last team up, and that’s probably what’s going to happen in the district.” Earlier in the week on March 30, the Warriors edged the Patriots in extra innings. In the bottom of the eighth, Nikhazy successfully bunted in Deandre Shelton from third base on a squeeze play to give the Warriors the 4-3 victory. CLASS 9A, DISTRICT 3 STANDINGS District records as of April 4: West Orange 6-0* Lake Brantley 5-3 Apopka 3-3 Olympia 2-4 Wekiva 0-6 * Clinched top seed for district tournament THIS WEEK West Orange (18-2, 6-0) and Olympia (11-10, 2-4) will square off in a pair of district contests. The two rivals met Wednesday at Olympia after press time and will play once again at 7:30 p.m. Friday at West Orange.

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Adam Magdy, Monish Nandu and Sarina Khemchandani compete in high-school-level archery competitions.

ON TARGET Archery has continued to grow in popularity at Windermere Preparatory School.

SCORING THE SHOOTERS In a singles match, the student shoots three arrows. The score is based on the placement of each arrow and the total score of the three arrows is added up. After multiple rounds, the scores are added up and then averaged. In a team match, the top 10 shooters compete. Middle-school students shoot from nine meters, while high-school students shoot from 18 meters.

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Prep started offering it. She had never tried it before, but she went out to a practice and took to it immediately. SEE ARCHERY PAGE 26A

Daishawn Reyes (Dr. Phillips, 183 pounds), Brandon Lymon (Olympia, 169 pounds) and Caleb Smith (West Orange, 129 pounds) all won first place in their respective weight classes at the Class 2A, Region 5 Boys Weightlifting Meet April 1 at Boone High School.

The boys and girls tennis teams from Olympia High won first place at the District 4A-3 Tournament March 31 at the Lake Cane Tennis Center. Kaden Funk placed first at No. 1 Singles and teamed with Juan Bianchi to win No. 1 Doubles for the boys. Arianna Beltrame won at No. 1 Singles and teamed with Valeria Bianchi to win No. 1 Doubles.

In the 238-pound class at the Class 1A, Region 7 Boys Weightlifting Meet, Windermere Prep’s Evan Anderson took first place with a total lift of 570 pounds.

West Orange softball is No. 1 in the state across all classifications once again. The Warriors (22-1), who were already No. 1 in the state in Class 9A, were bumped to the top spot in all of Florida in the latest rankings from Miracle Sports, released April 4.

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Richie Diedrich The Dr. Phillips boys volleyball team (12-5) is on a roll, with big wins over Apopka and Olympia and placing third at the Ransom Invitational in Miami. Senior Richie Diedrich had 21 kills and 11 digs against Apopka, 17 kills and eight digs against Olympia and 47 kills at the tournament.

How are you feeling about the outlook the rest of the season? I’m super excited about the team we have right now. We’ve got a really strong, athletic team. Right now, we’re kind of piecing everything together, but I think we’re in the right spot to do something great this season. When did you hit your growth spurt? I’ve always been tall. I really hit a big growth spurt at the start of my freshman year. I was probably 6-foot, and by the end of my freshman year, I was probably 6-foot4 or 6-foot-5. Have you played volleyball throughout your time at Dr. Phillips? I was a football and basketball player. I started playing volleyball my sophomore year. I actually showed up the second day of tryouts and fell in love with the

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biggest victory so far this season April 1, topping district-leading Orlando Christian Prep in eight innings, 2-1. Eagles (12-4-1) ace Nick Peterson pitched a complete game against the Warriors (14-1), who previously had been undefeated in Class 2A, District 4. The outing was Peterson’s fifth complete game of the season and his sixth win — the junior standout has a 1.91 ERA in 51.1 innings of work and has struck out 60 batters this season. “(Peterson is) one of those players you can say is the ‘ultimate gamer’ — he has tremendous, mature focus on the mound or at the plate,” CFCA head coach Larry Oldham said. “Nick is one of those boys who can really focus in and compete.” Backing up their pitcher at the

sport. I went to the football and basketball coaches and said I was just kind of done with it. What about volleyball led you to choose it over other sports? It was the environment. You walk into the gym, and everyone is happy, everyone is patting you on the back — even if you mess up a little bit. It was just the whole atmosphere of volleyball. Are you planning on playing volleyball in college? About two weeks ago, I committed to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne — it’s a Division I school.

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“It’s a unique sport,” Khemchandani said. “It’s something that I’d never seen before, and I thought, I like doing unique things, too. I was drawn to it.” When she competed last year at a national tournament, Khemchandani stayed in first place for most of the day — and ended up winning. “It was definitely not something I was expecting,” she said. “I was only hoping to have the opportunity to compete.” Like Khemchandani, many Windermere Prep students have found a new passion in archery since the program began three years ago. In the program’s first year, the Windermere Prep team won the state competition. Both middle- and high-school students are able to participate in the sport, which attracts students who have an interest in developing eye-hand coordination. For several students, archery is the only sport that has piqued their interest. The sport enables students who have never played another sport to be part of a team. Junior Adam Magdy wasn’t interested in playing other sports, but archery fascinated him. “I just love being out on the team,” Magdy said. “Being out

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here is very freeing. We have this schoolwork; we have all these things we need to do for academics, but being out here on the range — I feel like a captain out here. I feel great. This is the place where I feel free.” Many Windermere Prep students take rigorous class loads, so archery provides an outlet for them to focus on something outside the classroom. Because archery is a budding sport, it provides unique opportunities for students who are currently involved and want to take the sport to the next level. “There’s also, in the long run, some great opportunities down the road for scholarships,” said Jay Kleinrichert, one of the archery coaches at Windermere Prep. “It’s really good for that (because) it’s a little more of an obscure sport. It’s not your standard football, basketball, soccer — so there’s a lot more unique opportunities when these kids get off to college.”

COACHING STAFF Windermere Prep’s archery team is coached by Jay Kleinrichert and Tim Brown, but the team also benefits from the coaching of Phil Graves, who started the program at Windermere Prep and at other schools across the country. Graves is a U.S. Olympic coach with USA Archery. He is also with the Easton Foundation and is a state director for the Olympic Archery in Schools program.

Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS District tournaments for softball begin Monday, April 11. Here are the details on tournaments involving teams from the coverage area. CLASS 9A, DISTRICT 3 Teams: West Orange, Olympia, Apopka, Lake Brantley, Wekiva Top seed: West Orange Tournament location: Lake Brantley High School, 991 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Springs Championship: 7:30 p.m. April 15 CLASS 9A, DISTRICT 4 Teams: Dr. Phillips, Boone, Freedom, Cypress Creek, Oak Ridge Top seed: Boone Tournament location: Boone High School, 1000 E. Kaley St., Orlando Championship: 4:30 p.m. April 15

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ABOUT THE BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES The Butler Chain of Lakes is a series of 11 interconnecting lakes, available for water sports and fishing. Bald eagles, ospreys, hawks and owls make their home along these lakes, and trophysized bass and catfish have been caught at the lake. Lake Tibet-Butler is 1,200 acres.

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It’s the last large piece of developable land available on the Butler Chain of Lakes. The property, listed by Stockworth Realty Group, is known as the Hubbard Estate. It is listed at $18 million for a 17.51-acre piece of land. Although there are two homes on the property, it is mostly filled with trees, an operational orange grove and flora such as camellias and azaleas. The parcel is guarded behind two gates, leading to a secluded piece of property. Because it is located in Bay Hill, residents have quick access to the theme parks, downtown Orlando and the rest of the Bay Hill community. “You have the best of privacy and seclusion, and really the best of Central Florida, and yet you’re minutes from all of the things that make Central Florida fabulous,”

said Mark Hayes, the president of Stockworth Realty Group. The parcel is adjacent to another called the Masters, 5.69 acres listed at $11.5 million. The Masters, which includes 10,000 square feet of a boardwalk, is being marketed with the Hubbard Estate. WHO IS THE BUYER?

“The buyer is somebody who would build an amazing retreat; their final home.” Hayes said. “An entrepreneur who respects the land. We hope the person (who) buys this land might even keep part of the orange grove going and build an amazing estate — and really keep this land as a crown jewel of the Chain of Lakes.” There currently are two homes on the property, and a potential buyer could relocate one of the homes to the peninsula of the property or replace the homes

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HISTORY The current owners of the property, the Hubbard family, were involved deeply in community organizations, such as Orlando Health, the YMCA and Junior Achievement. The family purchased the parcel in 1946, and for many years used it as a camp to enjoy during weekends and summers. The second home on the property was built in 1976.

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9604 Lake Hugh Drive ASKING PRICE: $950,000 BEDROOMS: Five BATHROOMS: 4.5 SQUARE FEET: 4,714 NEIGHBORHOOD: Gotha SCHOOLS: Thornebrooke Elementary; Gotha Middle; Olympia High

31 Pine St. ASKING PRICE: $999,999 BEDROOMS: Three BATHROOMS: Three SQUARE FEET: 2,460 NEIGHBORHOOD: Town of Windermere SCHOOLS: Windermere Elementary; Gotha Middle; Olympia High

DESCRIPTION: This Mediterranean-style home features more than 4,500 square feet of luxury, detail and grandeur. The private gate entry leads to a paver drive, three-car garage and courtyard-like entrance. The kitchen includes two islands, gas stove and double ovens, and the living room overlooks the infinity-edge pool. The home also includes travertine flooring, tile backsplash, plantation shutters, security system, butler’s pantry and more. LISTING AGENT: Karla Giorgio, Century 21 Roo Realty

DESCRIPTION: Located in the exclusive Olde Windermere, this multilevel, custom-built home sits directly on Lake Butler/Wauseon Bay. It features panoramic views, a large pool area for entertaining and a sea wall. A boat dock is shown on the survey, but there is no dock currently. LISTING AGENT: The Selby Group

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8101 Lake Serene Drive ASKING PRICE: $995,000 BEDROOMS: Five BATHROOMS: Four SQUARE FEET: 3,662 NEIGHBORHOOD: Phillips Landing SCHOOLS: Bay Meadows Elementary; Southwest Middle; Dr. Phillips High

1342 Belfiore Way ASKING PRICE: $950,000 BEDROOMS: Five BATHROOMS: 4.5 SQUARE FEET: 4,963 NEIGHBORHOOD: Tuscany Ridge SCHOOLS: Thornebrooke Elementary; Gotha Middle; Olympia High DESCRIPTION: This pond home in the gated Tuscany Ridge features upgrades such as a six-burner gas cooktop, custom cabinetry and crown molding. The outdoor area includes a screen-in pool, patio and summer kitchen. The kitchen, living room and master bedroom all offer water views with fountain. LISTING AGENT: Charles Orden, Re/Max Town Centre

Butler Chain of Lakes | $2,199,000

Stunning Country Manor on the Butler Chain. 5,000 sf includes luxurious master retreat, custom theater, office and unique collectibles such as antique door and phone booth. Laundry rooms on each floor, 3 car garage and boat dock with electric cover. No HOA!

Butler Chain of Lakes | $1,595,000

Motivated seller. One story residence on 1 acre with 115’ of shoreline and spectacular sunsets. Dramatic open plan includes 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, island kitchen and full sized bar.

Amanda Black

REALTOR®, Interior Designer amandablackfl@gmail.com

Lake Whitney | $1,745,000

Fabulous Lake Whitney residence with gated front courtyard and separate guest house. 7,000 sf of luxurious living area includes game room, theater, wine cellar and office. Resort style backyard with boat house, infinity edge pool, fire pit, 5 hole putting green and more!

Horizons West | $349,000

Martha Stewart Energy Star home. 5 bed, 3 bath with fine details throughout. Community amenities include pool and tot lot. Great location in area of new growth.

Judy Black

Courtleigh Park | $509,000

Large greenbelt lot offers space and privacy for this lovely 4 bedroom home. Quality finishes throughout include wood floors, granite countertops, plantation shutters and built-ins. Screened patio with oasis style pool, spa and waterfall.

Lake Butler | $2,150,000

Panoramic waterfront with 100’ of sandy shoreline. .88 acre corner lot in the Town of Windermere is cleared and ready to build. Seawall and brand new boathouse with double jetski lifts. Freedom from HOA dues and restrictions!

Broker Associate 407.810.1803 judyblackfla@gmail.com

Willow Wood | $699,000

Re-designed home is located on a high corner lot overlooking pond. 4,000 sf offers dramatic designer kitchen, 3 car garage and heated pool and summer kitchen. Quality finishes throughout include travertine and wood floors, plantation shutters, LED lighting and custom built-ins. Move-in ready!

Windermere Downs | $549,900

2,500 sf of living area extends to private back yard with pool, patios and cabanas. Quality finishes throughout including wood, bamboo and travertine floors. Amenities include beach, boat ramp and dock on the Butler Chain.

THE JUDY BLACK TEAM www.judyblacklakefront.com

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DESCRIPTION: This home is situated on 238 feet of lake frontage and is completely remodeled. The master suite features a lake view, his-and-her closets, Jacuzzi and bidet. The covered porch features a pool and spa with new pool screen and raised deck. Home includes a new sprinkler system, kitchen appliances, marble countertops and a wine cellar. LISTING AGENT: Ann Varkey, Re/Max Properties SW Inc.

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Isleworth estate sells for $3.35 million

n estate on Lake Louise in the Isleworth community topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate sales from March 18 to 24. The home at 5305 Isleworth Country Club Drive, Windermere, sold March 24, for $3.35 million. Built in 2011, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths and 7,463 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $448.88.

The climate-controlled wine cellar holds up to 1,200 bottles.

The heated pool/spa overlooks the 18th hole.

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BAY VISTA ESTATES The home at 9773 Gault St., Orlando, sold March 18, for $358,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,555 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $140.12.

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This Isleworth home, at 5305 Isleworth Country Club Drive, Windermere, sold March 24, for $3.35 million.

BELLE NOTTE AT VIZCAYA The home at 8545 Via Belle Notte, Orlando, sold March 22, for $400,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,313 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $172.94. BRISTOL PARK The home at 9460 Wickham Way, Orlando, sold March 21, for $470,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,951 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $159.27.

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BERKSHIRE PARK The home at 13211 Vennetta Way, Windermere, sold March 18, for $335,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,175 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $154.02. ENCLAVE The home at 6424 Swanson St., Windermere, sold March 21, for $590,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths, a pool and 5,585 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.64.

The home features more than 7,400 square feet of living area. Left: The master bathroom features a clawfoot tub and separate steam shower.

LAKE HANCOCK PRESERVE The home at 8084 Bowery Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $320,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,009 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $106.35.

INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES The home at 14428 Whittridge Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 24, for $210,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,373 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $88.50.

LAKES OF WINDERMERE The home at 12752 Hawkstone Drive, Windermere, sold March 18, for $341,500 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,813 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $121.40.

LAKE BURDEN SOUTH The home at 7545 Ripplepointe Way, Windermere, sold March 22, for $224,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,620 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $138.27.

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BERMUDA DUNES The condo at 7360 Westpointe Blvd., No. 131, Orlando, sold March 22, for $85,000. Built in 1994, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,072 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $79.29. CENTRAL PARK The condo at 6010 Westgate Drive, No, 102, Orlando, sold March 18, for $85,000. Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 991 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $85.77. CRESTVIEW The condo at 7123 Yacht Basin Ave., No. 311, Orlando, sold March 23, for $105,000. Built in 1997, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,050 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $100. FAIRWAY COVE The home at 6618 Cristina Marie Drive, Orlando, sold March 22, for $280,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,431 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $115.18.

WEST ORANGE

COURTLEIGH PARK The home at 2120 Langley Circle, Orlando, sold March 18, for $485,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,899 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $167.30. LAKE SHEEN ESTATES The home at 10352 Burris Court, Orlando, sold March 21, for $1,005,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,170 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $194.39. WESTMINSTER LANDING The home at 7707 Horse Ferry Road, Orlando, sold March 21, for $458,500. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and

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CASABELLA The home at 4218 Isabella Circle, Windermere, sold March 22, for $2,150,947. Built in 2016, it has six bedrooms, six baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 7,268 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $295.95.

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DIAMONDHEAD The home at 629 Highland Ave., Windermere, sold March 24, for $935,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,398 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $173.21.

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WESTOVER CLUB The home at 9542 Westover Club Circle, Windermere, sold March 18, for $485,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,916 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.85.

WINTER GARDEN

WINTERMERE POINTE The home at 2332 Wintermere Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 24, for $404,500. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,391 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.29.

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OXFORD MOOR The home at 5818 Oxford Moor Blvd., Windermere, sold March 18, for $433,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 6,325 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $68.46.

WATERSTONE The home at 11658 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold March 24, for $890,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,489 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $255.09.

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a den/study room, 2-car garage PLUS Bonus/Theater room AND IS THE LOWEST PRICED Meritage Thoreau plan in Windermere Trails. Corner lot, front patio, upstairs Balcony, open family room, large gourmet kitchen! Beautiful outdoor screened lanai. A grand master suite with 2 walk in closets, master bathroom with double vanities, shower & separate garden tub. Other bedrooms are also located on the 2nd floor. The den/study can also be used as a downstairs bedroom. Windermere Trails offers great amenities with LOVELY VIEWS of LAKE REAMS and is located near shopping, dining, attractions and A-Rated schools.

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KEENE’S POINTE The home at 6808 Valhalla Way, Windermere, sold March 22, for $1.295 million. Built in 2006, it has six bedrooms, four baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 5,570 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $232.50.

TUSCANY RIDGE The home at 1318 Belfiore Way, Windermere, sold March 21, for $602,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,516 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $171.22.

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w/ lighted fountain. Beautiful recreation area with swimming pool and playground. Within minutes of the trail, downtown Winter Garden, SR50, turnpike, I-4 & Expressways 408 & 429. Schools are: Tildenville Elementary, Lakeview Middle & West Orange High. 2,320sf featuring 4 bedrooms & 2 ½ baths with master bedroom, full bath & ½ bath on first floor & 3 bedrooms, full bath & balcony on second floor. Three walk-in closets.

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WINDERMERE TERRACE The home at 7107 Beek St., Windermere, sold March 22, for $340,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,464 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $137.99.

WINDERMERE RIDGE The home at 3432 King George Drive, Orlando, sold March 21, for $461,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,571 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $129.10.

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WATERMARK The home at 9324 Mira Valle, Winter Garden, sold March 21, for $259,141. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,758 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.41.

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3,416 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $134.22.

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SUMMERLAKE The home at 15445 Porter Road, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $279,217. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,184 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $127.85.

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Saturday, April 17th 1:00 - 4:00 PM Kick off the season at our Spring Fling Event! Join us on Saturday, April 17th and dance the day away with our DJ, cool off with some tasty treats at the ice cream truck, play games galore and tour our beautiful lake front community. Overlook at Hamlin, has everything you love in a close proximity: the lake, marina and boardwalk, an integrated park system, recreational amenities, and a charming lakefront town center. Plus- We will also be offering 50% OFF homesites on homes sold before April 30th. Don’t miss this incredible spring offer!

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