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CONTENTS

APRIL 2020

DEPARTMENTS 8 BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK Read about recent decisions made by community leaders.

ROTARY TURNS 10

SERVICE ABOVE SELF Rotary Club of the Parks members celebrated the club’s 10th anniversary.

14 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Denny O’Neil shares tales of his recent Australian adventures. 16 GROWING TOGETHER Baldwin Park gardening enthusiasts will unite with the community’s newest club. 20 AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Becca Schmidt shares some ways to be environmentally conscious. 22 GROUPS & GATHERINGS Looking to connect? Find your perfect group here. 24 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Looking for something fun in Baldwin Park? Find it here. 26 FROM THE COVER Get your children ready for summer with these fun camps.

32 32 WHAT’S SELLING See four homes that sold recently in Baldwin Park. 34 KEEPING IT REAL ESTATE Find out how to get the best ROI for your vacation rental home.

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Baldwin Park notebook STAFF SPOTLIGHT:

DANIELA FIGUEROA

ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BY STACEY FRYREAR

The Feb. 25 regular meeting was canceled. The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month.

UPDATES FITNESS EQUIPMENT The new strength equipment was delivered and looks great. Residents are giving a lot of positive feedback and like the new equipment. GRACE HOPPER STAIRWELL FLOORING The replacement of the rubber stair treads has been completed.

e would like to welcome Daniela Figueroa to Sentry Management’s on-site office! Daniela joined the association staff in February as the residential covenants coordinator. Sometimes in the office and often out in the community, a few of her duties include inspecting properties, taking pictures, working with residents to resolve property issues as they arise, and overseeing the monthly Covenants Committee meetings. It is her job to ensure the neighborhood is held to the highest standard aesthetically. We are pleased Daniela decided to come back to Baldwin Park after filling in while our ARC coordinator was on maternity leave in 2018. Daniela has called Florida home since she was a little girl. She currently is a full-time student at UCF, where she is studying clinical psychology and plans to graduate in about two semesters. She also enjoys shopping, playing with makeup and traveling with loved ones. Please give Daniela a warm welcome back if you see her out and about!

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COLLECTION POLICY When the board adopted the new collection policy in January, it was asked if the late notice could be sent by certified mail rather than regular mail. Sentry is looking into this, and an update will be brought back to a future meeting. ENDERS GATHERING ROOM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT Because of the age of the system, staff requested a proposal to replace the A/C system in the gathering room. This proposal will be brought to the board in a future meeting.

THE LITTLE FREE LIBRARY The library was installed and is in use at Enders playground. ENDERS PARKING LOT Per the Reserve Study, the parking lot is due for a re-mill and sealcoat/re-stripe. Staff asked D2 Paving to inspect the lot and provide a proposal. D2 reported it did not believe the re-mill was warranted at this time, and it could be held off for quite some time if the association seal-coats and re-stripes the lot instead. This proposal will be brought to the board in a future meeting. HARDWOOD CANOPY TREE PRUNING BrightView’s Tree Care division should begin the hazard pruning on the ROA parks/mews canopy trees in March or April. SIGNS A proposal for sign panels (dog waste/park rules) needed in the parks will be brought back to a future meeting. TOTTURF AT PLAYGROUNDS The board asked staff to look into removing the playground mulch and expanding the rubber TotTurf surface. A proposal will be brought back to a future board meeting.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS Spring time is a great time for pressure washing your home, fencing, driveways and walkways. It also is a good time to take a look at your trees for signs of mistletoe. Most of the oaks and elms have dropped their leaves so it makes the invader more visible.

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

BY MELISSA PARKER The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the Feb. 20 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork. com, once approved. n The TSAC approved posting a question-and-answer section on the Baldwin Park Network for townhouse owners to access. The question-and-answer area will provide answers to commonly asked questions regarding service areas, landscaping, pest control, building issues, insurance, etc.

UPDATES

n BrightView has removed leaves in all service areas. This is an ongoing process during the spring season. n BrightView began annual tree trimming in service areas in March. n Per DRS Inc., the townhome painting schedule for 2020 is as follows: Fern (Issa 22), City 1, City 4 and Live/Work. n Per DRS Inc. the townhome maintenance schedule for 2020 is as follows: City 2 (April), Mattamy (May), City 4 (June), Issa 28 (July), Live/ Work (September), Issa 22 (October) and Cambridge (November).

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOUSE OWNERS Do you need proof of insurance for your townhome? If so, you can find the latest contact information for the insurance carrier by going to the Baldwin Park Network. After you log in, go to Association Information > Residential Owners Association > Townhome Service Area Committee > Property Insurance. Currently, you can e-mail CAD@ sihle.com or fax your request to (407) 3898416. Make sure to include the following: n Association name (Baldwin Park Residential Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association) n The address of the property n The name of the borrower/unit owner n Your lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, address and loan number n The mortgagee clause required n Contact information for distribution of proof of coverage for lender and owner. (Sometimes, the lender will send a form to be filled out, which will contain some of the information listed above.)

BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. BY ANTHONY MADDOX

VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES n The Village at Baldwin Park is preparing to paint the exterior of the buildings on its property. Last year, the Village completed a number of plant replacements to enhance the landscaping around the buildings. No doubt the new choice in paint color will do the same for the buildings! n Post Lake has completed a number of landscaping replacements and enhancements around its property to include the removal of leaning trees on the parking lot side of the buildings. n The exterior of the Village Center fountain received a fresh coat of paint at the beginning of March. n Taste of Chengdu is replacing the old Chi Pan Asian awnings and signage located at 4856 New Broad St. in preparation of its opening soon.

n Ocean Poke had its grand opening March 6, in time for the First Friday event. All menu items can be ordered for pick-up only at oceanpokeorlando.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT UPDATES n DRS has completed a number of sidewalk grindings around the district to avoid trip hazards. It will continue to monitor for further raised sidewalks due to maturing oak tree roots. n The Windle Family Law Firm is preparing to paint the exterior of its building, located at 938 Lake Baldwin Lane. The approved color palette will enhance the Craftsman design of the building. GENERAL UPDATES n Annual tree trimming has been completed for the Commercial Service Area, with annual mulching to take place in April. n Landscape replacements occur monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District. n Parking lot light replacements occur monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District. n Architectural Review Committee meetings take place twice a month on Tuesday 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. Feel free to submit your Architectural Review forms to AMaddox@ BaldwinParkPOA.com.

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WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN!

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DENNY O’NEIL FORMER BALDWIN PARK RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

y wife and I were blessed to spend almost the entire month of December visiting with our daughter and her family in Australia. I told my daughter before we traveled to Australia that we didn’t want to be tourists this visit, but rather just wanted to spend time with her and her family (husband and son). And that is precisely what we did. Unfortunately, my grandson was down with some random child illness the second through fourth days of our visit. During that time, as a 3-and-a-half-yearold, he really wasn’t into wanting to hang with us. Rather, he just wanted to lie around, play a little

LANGUAGE LESSON Speaking of Australia, for the December 2016 edition of Baldwin Park Living, I wrote an article on Australian words and phrases. For this edition, I thought I’d talk a bit about Australia modifications of names to more friendly sounding names. This may sound odd to you, but to me, the Australian modified name is like my name, “Dennis,” shortened to the more familiar and less formal name, “Denny.” United States Cheese and ham toasted sandwich Flight attendant Cup of coffee or tea Flip flops Bikini swimwear for men Sweatpants/track pants Truck driver Grocery cart Cooler Koozie Carpenter Bricklayer TV Fries Chips Sunglasses Diapers

Australia Toastie Hostie Cuppa Thongs Budgee smugglers (budgee is a bird) Tracky dacks Truckie Trollie Esky Stubby cooler Chippie Brickie Tellie Chips Crisps Sunnies Nappies

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with his toys and watch TV. Not just any TV program, but his favorite TV series, “Transformers,” which, as some of you probably know, is animated and never-ending. After he got better, he wanted to spend more time with us (and the “Transformers”), except when his dad was available. Our grandson is truly a daddy’s boy. Our daughter is resigned to that fact, but she does get a lot of mummy-son time also. Mercifully, about halfway through our second week, our grandson got into the animated movie “Turbo,” which is comical and a somewhat easier to watch than “Transformers.” At the end of our first week, our grandson was better. We stayed on the beach for five days at Caloundra, Queensland. I had to buy budgee smugglers and thongs to go to the beach. (I found nice black thongs, which had open tops). I already had sunnies. Lots of fun and sun. Mostly daddy-and-son time in the water, of course. Mum and grandparents on the sandy beach under the beach umbrella. We had a lot of places to eat brekkie and tea (see table). I have spent a lot of time with dermatologists, first in Georgia and then in Florida. Why? Skin cancer. My Scotch-Irish fair complexion and lots of sun don’t go well together. When I was a kid, the norm was to put Johnson’s baby oil all over exposed skin to help it cook better while I was lying in the sun. Normally, without any sunscreen, I was outside playing in the neighborhood, at the playground, in the woods or on a tennis court. Later in life, I was an infantry soldier, which entailed spending a lot of time in the great outdoors — more sun.

Later, I moved to Georgia (the state, not the country). When I wasn’t working, I got more sun, although by then, I had started using sunscreen. Then, one day, after having a spot on my temple start bleeding for no reason, I made my first visit to a dermatologist, a nice Irish guy who was pretty funny. He told me my fair Irish skin equaled skin cancer doom. Thus began my adventure with nitrogen freezing and the surgical removal of various not-so-bad and bad skin cancers. So, over these many years, I have gotten to know my dermatologists on a first-name basis. Not too long ago, my present dermatologist told me he didn’t see any residue on my head. I said, “Residue?” To which he replied, “Residue from the glue you use to keep your hat on your head.” A little friendly advice for you, my fellow Floridians: Take skin cancer seriously. Use sunscreen and cover up. If you notice anything unusual on your skin, have it checked by a dermatologist. You might have seen me walk my dogs. If it is daytime, for protection against the sun’s rays, I wear a wide-brim hat that I bought in Australia. A lot of Aussies wear a hat when outside. School kids religiously wear them. As they say in southeast Georgia, “I’ll be talking at you” in two months.

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s the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” This spring, a new club geared toward Baldwin Park gardening aficionados is blooming — just in time for those May flowers. Resident Shannon Walsh, who also spearheads an ethnic dining group, soon will be launching the Gardeners Growing Together group in the community. Walsh said the purpose of Gardeners Growing Together is to unite Baldwin Park residents with an affinity for gardening and cultivation. Walsh loves using fresh produce and thought it would be great to have a local place to go to pick something fresh. “There are a lot of people milling about Baldwin Park, but we don’t all know each other, and so I suggested to another person here in the community that it would be great if we had some type of garden club,” she says. “It would be really neat if we had a place where we could go and pick something fresh. I talked to a friend about it — he’s a horticulturist in this area — and he thought it’d be a great idea.” Together with Baldwin Park Community Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt, Walsh began to formulate what the club could look like. Schmidt and Walsh got in touch with Newcome Edwards, an local urban designer who has helped connect them with the city of Orlando for assistance. The group currently is scouting the best location for a garden in the community. The group’s goals are to help maintain local raised-bed organic vegetable gardens, plant butterfly-friendly flowers and fragrance gardens, and learn about native and sustainable Florida plants. “We’ve been looking at locations around Baldwin Park, and we’ve heard from the division manager of parks (about) three locations,” Walsh says. “I got with Becca because she likes the idea, and she and I went to the three lo-

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One of Baldwin Park’s newest groups is offering gardening enthusiasts an opportunity to help grow a community garden while building new friendships.

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cations. We realized that we really had to be mindful of where things would be located. …We’re still working with the city, we’re working on sources of water. We’re kind of in that exploration phase, but the ball is rolling so we’ll see what happens. “I’m really hoping some very talented gardeners will step forward who know quite a bit about gardening,” she says. “I

used to own a home and have butterfly gardens and vegetables, so I think it will be something nice we can do here in the area.” Walsh has some previous gardening experience herself, having planted herbs, vegetables and plants that would attract butterflies. Aside from being able to reap what has been sowed when it’s time for harvest, she says gardening

can be an incredibly therapeutic experience. “Everyone plants a garden for a different reason,” she says. “It’s an important life cycle I think all of us can experience. It’ll be great for us to do it together as a community. The beautiful thing about a garden for me is that every day you can see a little bit of progress. …There’s a lot of change.” It also offers an avenue for disconnecting from reality and getting in touch with nature, she says. Getting away from electronics and being able to retreat to a garden is therapeutic itself. “We can disconnect and be present,” she says. “When we’re present, we can cultivate new ideas, relationships, ways of thinking — there’s so many things that can happen when we’re truly present, and gardens tend to bring that out. So really, a garden is a present of presence. We don’t know how many people will unwrap that gift over the years going forward — it could be many generations if we cultivate that today and put it in place.”

GARDENERS GROWING TOGETHER What kind of gardener are you? Do you enjoy growing spices, herbs or vegetables? Are flowers your go-to? Or, would you like to see a garden with plants where butterflies congregate? Whatever your gardening goals and interests are, now is the time to jump into the Gardeners Growing Together group. Shannon Walsh says the group currently aims to have its inaugural meeting toward the end of May, but that is subject to change. Those interested should email Walsh at sfaith14@gmail.com to be added to a distribution list and stay up to date on the group’s gatherings.

There aren’t solid plans as to what the community garden would look like — that’s up to the residents who show interest in the group. It could become a hub for growing

vegetables, a place of solace filled with flowers and plants, a butterfly garden, or a combination of any of the above. The possibilities are limitless, and they will stem from the interests of those who step forward and answer the call to share their gardening skills and cultivate new relationships. “There’s a time in everyone’s life where they may be going through something, and just walking in a beautiful garden can be very healing,” Walsh says. “The garden is a beautiful metaphor, and whether it’s a vegetable or butterfly or rose garden, there’s a time in everyone’s life where they need to seek solace. Hopefully we create a place where we’ll never know all the people who will go there in solace in their time of need and healing, but it will exist for them. “Gardens have been really important places for me, and I think when people need it, it should be there,” she says. “What a beautiful way to come together — to create something together.”

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BECCA SCHMIDT BALDWIN PARK LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt has lived in Baldwin Park since 2005 and has the pulse on neighborhood social gatherings. Check out the Groups and Gatherings section of baldwinpark.net for a list of Baldwin Parkbased groups. Contact Becca at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa. com if you’d like to start a new group or have questions about how you can meet your neighbors.

ednesday, April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. What started in 1970 as a local campaign to raise awareness about the health of the planet now is a worldwide mission involving more than 190 countries, according to Earth Day Network. And even though many Earth Day events are massive, grassroots efforts happening in neighborhoods, everyday actions all over the world are essential to global wellness. More than 10,000 Baldwin Park residents enjoy clean air, fresh water, beautiful green spaces, lakes and ponds. But even in an idyllic neighborhood like this, there are many environmental efforts we can support from our own homes. Do you remember that catchy Jack Johnson song, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?” Well, now there are at least a dozen Rs we can commit to on this Earth Day. Reduce. Food waste accounts for the vast percentage of local landfill waste, according to Daniel Friedline, of the city of Orlando Sustainability Office. Food waste in landfills includes spoiled fruits and vegetables, expired meats and restaurant leftovers. Avoid waste by reducing the amount of groceries you purchase at one time, use a shopping list, buy only quantities your family can actually consume, and use vegetables in stews or stir-fry dishes before they go bad. Organize the refrigerator and pantry so you know what you already have and avoid buying duplicate items. Buy items built to last. Reduce the number of times you need to replace suit pants or

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RECYCLING TIPS 1. Styrofoam cannot be put in your recycle bin. 2. Clean foam trays can be taken to one of three recycling receptacles at Publix. 3. Aluminum cans, glass containers and plastic milk jugs must be rinsed before they go in the bin. According to the city of Orlando, residue wrecks recycling. 4. Used pizza boxes rarely can be recycled because of the stray pieces of gooey cheese or rings of grease. 5. No aluminum food pans. 6. No plastic bags. Some “wish-cylers” will put recyclable items such as aluminum cans or plastic bottles in a plastic bag, and the recycling sorters have to toss the bag and its contents. Again, go to Publix and take advantage of recycle receptacles. 7. No electronics, cables or extension cords. For a complete list of what can and cannot be recycled, visit orlando.gov.

sheets, a vacuum cleaner, a computer, washer and dryer, or other home goods by buying quality items. Invest in high-quality — not high quantity — clothing. Reuse. My Depression-era grandfather used to turn a used envelope inside out and tape it back together for a second use. None of us likely will go to that extreme, but could you use the back of a piece of paper before disposing of it? A sock for dusting? A disposable container as a scoop? Or a shoe box for LEGO bricks? Buy gently worn designer clothing or handbags from a boutique resale shop. Find treasures at porch sales, such as the Baldwin Park Porch Sale. Shop at a local church thrift shop, where proceeds go back to the community.

Recycle. Baldwin Park is one of the few places that doesn’t have to separate recycling. We are a “single stream” community. We toss everything we think is recyclable into the big blue or maroon bin, and it’s all good, right? Wrong. Many of us are guilty of what the city of Orlando calls “wish-cycling.” A whopping 30% of waste put in the recycle bins is rejected. Refill. Use refillable glass or aluminum water bottles. If you drink the equivalent of three 8-ounce water bottles per day, you can reduce your plastic footprint by 1,095 bottles in just one year by simply refilling your container at your refrigerator or at many water refill stations located at your gym or workplace. Refuse to use plastic bags. Bring your own reusable bags. Many stores give you a cash-back bag credit or allow you to donate that credit to charity. Use a backpack for small trips to the store. If you’re buying just one or two items, carry them out in your hands or purse. Refuse Styrofoam. This petroleum product takes hundreds of years to biodegrade. Bring your own mug to the coffee shop or office. Repair and Restore. Martha Stewart published a blog listing 12 common household items where it makes more sense to repair than replace. Some items include stuffed animals and dog toys, window screens, lamps, expensive handbags, belts, jewelry and watches. Remember where you put things. Being organized with everything from Tylenol to toenail clippers can save you a run to the store just because you can’t find something. And in the long run, it’s not only better for the planet, but being organized also will save you time and money.

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Connect with like-minded neighbors. Choose from dozens of activities every month. For a complete list of groups, visit baldwinparknetwork.com. BALDWIN PARK ART Baldwin Park’s art club is a mixture of art classes, studio tours and gallery openings for art lovers. It’s open to everyone! See what’s happening in April. Contact Pat at plremingt@ gmail.com. 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. For details, contact bpkidsclub1@ gmail.com. COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Learn the artful craft of cooking ethnic foods and much more! Every meeting features edible, hands-on demonstrations. Free for all members, but space is limited. Contact Dianne at dianne.brownmorin@gmail.com. CRUISE AND TRAVEL Hear guest speakers, share travel tips and plan group travel in this popular Baldwin Park group. Contact Kathleen at kmpeters2009@gmail.com.

ETHNIC FOOD ENTHUSIASTS Craving global cuisine? Explore an exceptional epicurean eatery every month. Experience a chef talk or food flights and bites at unique 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. NEW! GAMES GALORE! Enjoy Settlers of Catan, Scattegories, King of Tokyo, some of the old favorites like Pictionary, and trivia contests. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are provided. For the time and location of the next game night, contact Robyn at rhzgrodin@ gmail.com. MAHJONG Ready, set, play Mahjong. Mahjong is a tile-based game played by four people at a time. New players at all levels are welcome. Contact Christopher at cfc106@gmail.com. MIGHTY MOMS STROLLER WALKS The mission of this group is to get Baldwin Park moms together doing something good for themselves while building friendships. The group meets at the flagpole in the Village Center for walks around the lake. Children must be willing to sit in a stroller or be worn for the duration of the walk. Contact Dana at dana@drobinfitness.com.

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NIFTY FIFTIES PLUS Socials for active couples and singles, age 50 and up. This club meets several times a month for a variety of social activities including ladies coffee, happy hour, luncheons, parties and more. Reach out to niftyfiftiesplus@gmail.com. NOVEMBER PROJECT Unlike the name, this group meets all year round. Run, squat, plank and laugh while you work out with this all-levels fitness group. Meets at 6:29 a.m. every Wednesday at Harbor Park. Contact Dyani at novemberprojectorlando@gmail.com. PICKUP BASKETBALL Basketball enthusiasts meet at Blue Jacket Park basketball courts at 8:15 a.m. Saturdays for five-on-five play. Contact Rick at rickschreiber2@gmail.com.

NEW! GARDENERS GROWING TOGETHER Get in on the “ground” floor of this emerging club, where Baldwin Park residents will cultivate and share their gardening skills and talents. The group goals are to help maintain local raised-bed organic vegetable gardens, plant butterfly-friendly flowers and fragrance gardens, and learn about sustainable Florida plants. All walks of life are invited to share ideas at the inaugural meeting, coming soon. Contact group leader Shannon at sfaith14@ gmail.com.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Novice tennis players are seeking other beginner-level tennis players to practicing hitting, serving and improving their game without keeping score. Amateur players are encouraged to come out to Glenridge Middle School and get some exercise in a non-competitive atmosphere. Tennis balls and cold beverages are provided, but players should have their own racquet. As the group expands, a tennis coach will come out and provide free lessons. Contact Ceci at crmdesign@yahoo.com. WIN! WOMEN INNOVATORS NETWORK This brand-new group is for Baldwin Park women with a business – big or small. Come for lunch to exchange ideas and hear guest speakers. Find out about the next meeting by contacting Bekah at beautifiedbybekah@gmail.com. WRITERS’ BLOCK WRITING GROUP A group gathering for bloggers, writers, authors, poets and aspiring authors. This group will discuss many topics to help writers, like thinking outside the box, preventing stagnation, learning new vocabulary words, research and more! You don’t have to be a published writer, but come with a desire to meet other writers and learn to hone your writing

What kind of Baldwin Park residents’ group would you like to join? Community service? Golf? Single moms and dads? Empty nesters? Sailing? Cigar club? Optimist club? Speakers round table? Wine tasting? Frisbee football? Friends of animals? If you don’t see your interests reflected in the groups listed here, consider spearheading a new group. Contact Becca Schmidt at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com for directions on how to get started.

All book clubs listed below welcome new members! Find the day of the week and type of book that best suits you. Book clubs meet once a month at a member’s home. BOOK BUDS This fiction book club welcomes new members. Book Buds meet at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at various members’ homes. Contact Audean at audean63@gmail.com. HOOKED ON BOOKS This club is welcoming new members who love fiction. They meet on Mondays at various members’ homes. For April’s book selection and location for their gathering,

contact Melissa at melissajay522@gmail.com. REAL DEAL NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB This group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary non-fiction. For April’s book selection and location for this month’s gathering, contact Kathy at klhgibbons@ gmail.com. PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB This club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of books. New participants are always welcome! Ask about the next book selection and the location of the April meeting by contacting Genie at bsrocky@ hotmail.com.

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Community calendar EDITOR’S NOTE Listings are accurate as of press time. Due to the coronavirus, some events and meetings are subject to cancellation or postponement. Be sure to check with organizers for updates and event statuses.

APRIL 1

PILATES FUSION 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Enders Park Gathering Room. Pilates Method Alliance-certified Baldwin Park resident Adriana Duarte Pontual is offering something new for Baldwin Park residents — a fusion of Pilates, yoga and ballet to work the body, mind and spirit and help build strength, increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination. Beginners are welcome. Take a mat. If you are interested in signing up for stretching classes, contact Adriana directly at adriana.tmrj@ gmail.com.

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FRIDAY MORNING YOGA 8:30 a.m. Fridays, in the upstairs gathering room at Grace Hopper Hall. Focus on strength, balance, stability and endurance. This 50-minute class is for yoga enthusiasts of all fitness levels. Instructor Becca Schmidt has more than 15 years of teaching experience teaching group classes, workshops and private sessions. Classes are $7. Go to bluemoon.yoga or text (407) 276-3478 to reserve a spot in class. FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVAL 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, in the Baldwin Park Village Center. First Friday is a monthly event where patrons can shop, stroll and sip their way through Baldwin Park’s beautiful Village Center. With

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live music, free samples, food and drink specials (plus much more), there’s something for everyone at First Fridays. The festival also features local artists, many Central Florida-based small businesses, and nonprofit organizations with products and services ranging from health and fitness to beauty and fashion. This free monthly event is open to the public and is both family- and pet-friendly. For more information on the First Friday series, visit baldwinparkevents.com.

APRIL 5

SEVENTH ANNUAL SOCA REGGAE 5K WELLNESS FESTIVAL 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin, 4990 New Broad St. Hosted by Caribbean American Passport News Magazine, this Caribbean wellness event features drinks, music and entertainment. Each 5K participant receives a complimentary T-shirt. Enjoy the vibe and groove to a live DJ, a dance zone and health and wellness vendors. The run begins at 1 p.m. For more information and to sign up, visit bit.ly/2TAcT71.

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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. The Rotary Club of the Parks is a diverse group of working professionals and neighbors that like to have fun while doing good in their community and the world. Visitors and guests are welcome. For more information and the current meeting location, email RotaryClubOfTheParks@gmail. com or visit our Facebook page for the latest events 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.

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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the American Lung Association’s Baldwin Park office, 851 Outer Road, Orlando. Those who are affected by lung cancer can come together; support topics range from educational to inspiriting. Dinner is available. For more, call (407) 425-5864 or email central@lungfla.org.

APRIL 18

HARBOR HOUSE PAWS FOR PEACE WALK 8 a.m. Saturday, April 18, in Blue Jacket Park. The walk will start at 9 a.m. Tails are wagging in anticipation of the eighth annual Paws for Peace Walk — a fun and leisurely stroll for pets, their families and friends to raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effect on pets and their owners. The walk benefits the Paws for Peace Kennel at Harbor House of Central Florida. For more information and to register, please harborhousefl.com/give-help/get-involved/events.

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SUPERHERO 5K ORLANDO 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin, 4990 New Broad St. Hosted by the Apple A Day Foundation, this family-friendly race starts at 10 a.m., with bib pickup starting at 9 a.m. Create a team and help Apple A Day grant iPads to children fighting cancer. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/2Q3qvWh.

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CINCO K DE MAYO 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, near the Village Center. Hosted by 5KM Events, this Cinco de Mayothemed 5k will have runners on a festive, scenic course around Lake Baldwin. Each participant receives a race logo shirt, finishers medal, free photo downloads and professional chip timing. To register, visit bit.ly/2VVAGQp.

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STRONG Now is the time to begin summer preparations and find the right summer camp for your children.

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning for summer camps and programs for children. Luckily, Baldwin Park and the surrounding Winter Park area have no shortage of summer offerings. From music, the arts and sports to STEM, faith-based and educational offerings, there is something to appeal to every interest.

AMANDA CROMWELL SOCCER ACADEMY COLLEGE BOUND CHAMPIONS ACADEMY Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park DETAILS: College Bound Champions Academy is an all-girls soccer camp designed for the advanced field player and goalkeeper. This camp is ideal for any player between the ages of 9 and 17 who is considering playing at the next level. CAMP DATES: July 17 to 19 TUITION: $585 for residential; $530 for commuter REGISTRATION: uclasoccer.com/ central-florida-cbca AGES: 9 to 17 CONTACT: acromwell@athletics. ucla.edu

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CFCARTS SUMMER CAMPS Various locations including CFCArts School of the Arts, 250 S.W. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando; Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando DETAILS: Each summer, CFCArts offers a variety of exciting summer camps to children and teens. From arts camps for our preschool children to musical theater intensives for our teens, these camps are designed to meet the students where they are. A fun, encouraging environment allows youth to explore the performing arts, work with talented, professional directors and choreographers, make new friends and grow as a performer. CAMP DATES: June 1 to Aug. 7 TUITION: Varies REGISTRATION: cfcarts.com/summer-camps AGES: Entering preschool through 12th grade CONTACT: Email youth@cfcarts. com or call (407) 937-1800 Ext. 719 CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park DETAILS: Students learn from professional artists as they take part in one- or two-week sessions and receive hands-on instruction working with various media. CAMP DATES: Weekly and two-week long sessions June 1 through Aug. 7 TUITION: Call for information REGISTRATION: crealde.org AGES: 4 to 17 CONTACT: (407) 671-1886

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DANCE 360 ORLANDO MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP Dance 360 Orlando, 4867 New Broad St., Orlando DETAILS: Does you child love to sing, act and dance? Don’t miss an opportunity to star in Dance 360 Orlando’s summer performance of “Annie.” CAMP DATES: July 22 to 26 TUITION: $180 REGISTRATION: Visit Dance 360 Orlando to sign up at the front desk AGES: 4 and up CONTACT: (407) 704-6800 or dance360orlando@gmail.com DANCE 360 ORLANDO SUMMER CAMP Dance 360 Orlando, 4867 New Broad St., Orlando DETAILS: Dance 360 Orlando is offering fun, themed weeks in a safe and loving environment. CAMP DATES: Weekly sessions June 17 to Aug. 2 TUITION: Full day (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) $180 per week; half day (8 a.m. to noon) $130 per week; extended camp hours available upon request from 5 to 6 p.m. at $10 per hour REGISTRATION: Visit Dance 360 Orlando to sign up at the front desk AGES: 4 and up CONTACT: (407) 704-6800 or dance360orlando@gmail.com FULL SAIL LABS 221 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park DETAILS: Full Sail’s summer camps inspire children and teenagers to take their ideas from dream to creation through STEAM-based summer programs. Children’s full-day, weeklong camps will be offered in areas of Minecraft, game design, music production, stop-motion animation, filmmaking, digital arts and more. Teens can learn what they love in areas of gaming, music production, filmmaking, digital arts, coding, engineering and more. TUITION: Varies REGISTRATION: Pre-enroll at bit. ly/3cVaKug AGES: 7 to 17 CONTACT: (407) 673-6249

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MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP Championship Martial Arts, 4872 New Broad St., Orlando DETAILS: Championship Martial Arts prides itself on teaching the classes while leaving room for plenty of summer fun. Each week, students explore a different martial arts theme while practicing goal setting, self defense, life skills and so much more. CAMP DATES: Varies TUITION: Varies REGISTRATION: Ongoing AGES: Varies CONTACT: (407) 985-3517

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MAILE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS 803 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park DETAILS: The Maile Professional Image, Modeling and Acting School offers a variety of camps

for modeling and acting. This includes kids acting, modeling, teen acting, image and confidence, and a fashion camp at the Mall at Millenia. CAMP DATES: June 8 to July 28 TUITION: Varies REGISTRATION: (407) 628-5989 AGES: 4 and up CONTACT: (407) 628-5989

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LAKE BALDWIN CHURCH YOUTH SUMMER CAMP Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland DETAILS: LBC Youth is heading back to Southeastern University for another awesome Student Life camp â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a nationwide camp committed to creating awesome experiences where young people have an unforgettable time and are engaged with challenging and high-impact worship and teaching. Students also will get to stop at trampoline park Defy and spend some time at Busch Gardens to celebrate the end of camp. CAMP DATES: June 22 to 26 TUITION: $390 REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3cTIb06 AGES: Sixth through 12 grade CONTACT: (407) 802-7100

members, $270 general public); kindergarten to fourth grade ($240 members, $270 general public); fifth to sixth grade ($295 members, $340 general public); seventh to ninth grade ($390 members, $440 general public). All rates include extended care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. REGISTRATION: Ongoing; available online at osc.org/learn/camps/ summer-camps AGES: Preschool through entering ninth grade CONTACT: (407) 514-2112 or osc. org/education/summercamps

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MEAD BOTANICAL GARDEN YOUNG NATURALIST CAMP 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park DETAILS: Campers will have fun interacting with nature in the beautiful and unique setting of Mead Botanical Garden. They will make discoveries about wildlife, wetlands, plants, the environment and our ecosystem. CAMP DATES: June 8 to July 24 TUITION: Starts at $235 REGISTRATION: Ongoing AGES: 5 to 12 CONTACT: (407) 599-3397 or email camp@meadgarden.org ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM SUMMER READING PROGRAM Orange County Public Library locations DETAILS: Imagine your own story and explore everything we have to offer during the Orange County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program. Attend weekly special events at all library locations featuring live performances, science, animals, arts and storytelling. Sign up for technology camps and classes to create video games, mix music, build robots, harness solar power and much more. Complete activities to earn virtual badges and get great book recommendations online.

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Register at ocls.info/srpkids AGES: Varies CONTACT: ocls.info/srpkids ORLANDO BALLET SUMMER CAMPS 3751 Maguire Blvd. Suite 111, Orlando DETAILS: Camps feature a wide variety of programs for dancers, from ballet and pointe to jazz and musical theater. CAMP DATES: June 1 to July 22 TUITION: Varies REGISTRATION: orlandoballet. org/education-training/summer-dance AGES: 3 and up CONTACT: (407) 426-1733, or email registrar@orlandoballet. org

the stage in Doctor Dolittle, a big, Broadway-sized family musical. CAMP DATES: May 28 to July 19 TUITION: $625 REGISTRATION: orlandorep.com/ youth-academy/youth-academy-auditions AGES: Entering seventh through 12th grade CONTACT: (407) 896-7365 or email info@orlandorep.com ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER SUMMER CAMP Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando DETAILS: These camps provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes hands-on learning while fostering excitement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. CAMP DATES: May 25 to Aug. 7 TUITION: Weekly rates for two-day K-4 camp ($96 members, $108 general public); preschool ($240

ORLANDO SHAKES SUMMER CAMPS Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando DETAILS: The Orlando Shakes is offering a variety of summer camps for children ages 4 to teenagers entering 12th grade. From plays and production camps to themes of Pokémon, Pete the Cat and Seussical Jr., there is a role for everyone. TUITION: $230 to $515 REGISTRATION: Ongoing at orlandoshakes.org/classes/categories/summer-camps AGES: 4 through entering 12th grade CONTACT: (407) 447-1700 ROLLINS COLLEGE NIKE BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park DETAILS: The Rollins basketball program offers summer camps designed to improve a player’s basketball skills at any level of skill and experience. CAMP DATES: June 21 to 24

ORLANDO REP SUMMER STOCK: DR. DOLITTLE Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando DETAILS: Led by Orlando-area professional directors, choreographers, designers and stage managers, the rehearsal process allows young people to grow as performers, ensemble members, and in empathy and work ethic. The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls, and flies onto

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ed day (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) $375 REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3aRjLmm AGES: 10 to 18 CONTACT: 1-800-645-3226

ROLLINS COLLEGE NIKE TENNIS CAMP Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park DETAILS: The Nike Tennis Camp at Rollins College in Winter Park offers overnight and day camps for boys and girls. CAMP DATES: June 14 to 19 (all skills); June 21 to 26 (tournament training) TUITION: Varies REGISTRATION: bit.ly/2W9jEys AGES: 9 to 18 CONTACT: 1-800-645-3226 ROLLINS COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC VOCAL ACADEMY Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park DETAILS: The Ultimate A Cappella Experience with Voctave is designed to advance your vocal a cappella ensemble skills, as well as your individual vocal abilities. Singers will engage in a variety of vocal ensembles to experience performing in different styles. The ensembles and innovative workshops will be led by some of the hottest names in the a cappella industry. CAMP DATES: July 12 to 17 TUITION: $265 REGISTRATION: bit.ly/39MgdBr AGES: Ninth to 12th grade CONTACT: (407) 646-2000

SUMMER ADVENTURES AT BRIGHT HORIZONS AT BALDWIN PARK 1700 Fire House Lane, Orlando DETAILS: Day camp programs at Bright Horizons offer indoor and outdoor activities, plus opportunities for fun, friendships and exploration. Our programs group children by age and encourage their growing ability to make choices, work with others and assume responsibilities. Our camp teachers work collaboratively to develop a fun curriculum that takes advantage of all that the summer offers. CAMP DATES: June 17 to Aug. 7 TUITION: Varies REGISTRATION: bit.ly/2U0RrH9 AGES: 5 to 12 CONTACT: (407) 895-8339

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WINTER PARK COMMUNITY SUMMER CAMP Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park DETAILS: Campers will enjoy a plethora of activities in this summer camp. CAMP DATES: June 1 through Aug. 7 TUITION: $85 with additional children $60 (residents); $105 with additional children $65 (non-residents) REGISTRATION: $25 registration fee; register at cityofwinterpark. org AGES: Entering first through eighth grades. Junior counselor program for grades nine through 12 also available. CONTACT: cityofwinterpark.org

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Members and guests in attendance at the Rotary Club of the Parks’ March 11 meeting celebrated the club’s 10th anniversary with a special cake.

Small but MIGHTY The Rotary Club of the Parks recently hit a milestone — celebrating 10 years of community service. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

he Rotary Club of the Parks’ numbers may have fluctuated some over the years, but one thing that remains consistent is its dedication to the community. March 18 marked the club’s 10th

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anniversary, a milestone for the organization that has remained resilient and reliable since its inception. Club members and guests gathered March 11 at Tutto Café to celebrate the club’s 10th anniversary. And with its recent Stroll for Smiles fundraiser — which ben-

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efits Sharing Smiles, a nonprofit that provides cleft palate surgeries and follow-up care for children in the poorest communities — in the books, the club has another reason to celebrate. The fourth annual stroll raised more than $9,000 for Sharing Smiles, the largest amount raised in the event’s history. It’s just one community-based event of many the Rotary Club hosts or participates in each year. “The members have come together as friends and working partners, too, for common good,” says Gene Hess, a charter member and the club treasurer. “We’ve matured together as a unit as far as what we want to do for the community and what we want to do for the world, because we do community projects that are very local. Wherever there’s a need … we jump in and work hard. Also, for international projects, we try to work with international (organizations) to help with whatever it is.”

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communities to working toward a polio-free world. The Rotary Club of the Parks is thriving now, but things haven’t always been smooth sailing. It has moved all over Baldwin Park in terms of meeting locations, and membership has fluctuated, too. Currently, there are 18 members. “I’m very proud of the club, because we started off with, I think, 24 members, then we went down to five or six, and we bounced back,” Hess says. “We’re very resilient, and they’re very dedicated.” Kathleen Peters, assistant governor of the Rotary Club of the Parks, joined the group in 2012 as a way to meet her neighbors and socialize while doing good in the

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community at the same time. She loves being able to make a difference. “I just like the relaxed atmosphere and the focus on community service,” Peters says. “Most of our hands-on service are the local projects around town. … Because we are small, we try to pick the right-sized service projects and fundraisers so we don’t totally wear people out. There’s kind of a place for everybody. For me, it means that as a small club, we’re viable. We can do good in our community and the world, even though we’re small but mighty. We make a difference in our community in the Orlando area and in the world.” Rotary Club of the Parks has participated in numerous community-service projects — from packing emergency kits for the homeless to starting a Fourth of July celebration event years ago. Members also adopt families from Baldwin Park Elementary and Glenridge Middle at Christmastime, and they fund the schools’ emergency food pantries. Anyone is welcome to join the Rotary Club of the Parks or sit in on a meeting as a guest to find out what it’s all about and how they can get involved to make the next 10 years even better. “Rotary is very, very powerful, and I’m very proud to be a member,” Hess says. “So many of the people in this club are now extremely good friends of mine. I’ve traveled with several of them. … We meet up outside (of meetings), we go to movies together, we go to plays together, and you just develop such wonderful friendships in this organization. We’re very

ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS Within this club, the members strive to strengthen the Baldwin Park, Audubon Park and Winter Park communities, as well as greater Orlando. Rotarians gather at meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, as well as at other functions, to fulfill their commitment to the Rotarian ideals of friendship, fellowship and service to others. For more information, email RotaryClubOfTheParks@gmail.com or visit facebook. com/RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando.

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1841 BRITLYN ALLEY, ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $445,000 SQUARE FEET: 1,924 BEDROOMS: Three BATHS: 3.5

Photographer: Rickie Agapito

LISTING AGENT: Cassidy Temple, Keller Williams at The Parks SELLING AGENT: Kelly L. Price, Kelly Price & Company

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DETAILS: This townhouse faces the beautifully landscaped courtyard mews and is just minutes from restaurants and shopping. Modern touches include upgraded stainless-steel appliances, glass tile backsplash, and upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures. Tons of upgrades throughout include solid wood cabinets, granite and Silestone countertops, crown molding, pest-control system with built-in wall tubes, and a brick accent wall in the living room. It is located within walking distance to Baldwin Park Elementary School and zoned for A-rated schools.

934 FERN AVE., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $375,000 SQUARE FEET: 1,936 BEDROOMS: Two BATHS: 2.5

DETAILS: This townhouse is located directly across from Enders Park. It boasts an updated kitchen overlooking the spacious family area full of natural light. A private, landscaped backyard leads to the two-car garage. Upstairs, you will find a split plan with two master suites and two private baths. The home is located minutes from the Village Center, which features restaurants and shopping. It also is zoned for A-rated Winter Park schools.

Photographer: Rickie Agapito

LISTING AGENT: Matthew Burks, Premier Realty Partners Inc. SELLING AGENT: Kelly L. Price, Kelly Price & Company

1911 ROBIN ROAD, ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $950,000 SQUARE FEET: 5,242 BEDROOMS: Five BATHS: 4 full, 2 half

Photographers: Harry Lim and Gil Levy

LISTING AGENT: Greg Martinez, Greg Martinez Realty SELLING AGENT: Jenna Gomez, Kelly Price & Company

DETAILS: This classic Victorian-style Baldwin Park home is located on a large corner lot. The David Weekley floor plan features a downstairs master suite, sunroom, formal dining and separate study. The family room with has 18-foot ceilings, plantation shutters and a wood-burning fireplace overlooking the covered lanai and pool area. The upper level is accessed by two staircases leading to the large open loft, home theater, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Included in the 5,242 square feet is a detached one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest apartment located over the three-car garage. The home is located within easy walking distance to Baldwin Park Elementary, manicured parks and green spaces. BALDWIN PARK LIVING | APRIL 2020

KEEPING IT REAL ESTATE

Five ways to maximize ROI on your vacation rental home Long before the advent of Airbnb, property owners in Central Florida have understood the value of short-term rentals. Platforms such as VRBO and their contemporaries have increased the visibility of this particular type of investment in recent years and made them more accessible to CHRISTINA RORDAM the consumer. But much like a FLORIDA REALTY primary residence, not all vacaINVESTMENTS tion rentals are created equal. I’m frequently asked by those Christina Rordam is a local in process of purchasing shortRealtor and a member of ORRAs Top Producer Club. term rental homes what keeps For more, visit one property booked solid versus christinasellsorlando.com. another home that may be less popular. I sat down with Juliana Boselli Neves, CEO of Glasstone Group — a full-service vacation rental and interior design company — and asked her to share five ways to optimize income from your vacation rental. Here are some handy tips to get more cash in hand from these wonderful homes.

LOCATION. Most reading this

already guessed the first tip on our list. Obviously, all real estate is a game of location. The more desirable the area to potential renters, the better the chances it will stay booked and busy. Being in and around Orlando, a nice proximity to the theme parks always is a plus. Is the home within walking distance to shopping and dining? If not, then a short drive to commerce and eateries makes vacationers’ lives easy and helps your home stand out in the online crowd.

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COMMUNITY. What does the

neighborhood in which the home is located offer to renters? Many short-term rental communities provide resort-style amenities. Often, even attached homes will have their own pool. An additional community pool with a slide and other family-friendly features provide variety for those wanting to enjoy the sunshine but skip the theme park crowds. Movie theaters, arcades, on-site restaurants and bars all keep the vacation feeling going and add value to your investment. Gated communities can be a plus, too. Ask the community-management company for the association documents to ensure they have sufficient funds to properly maintain the common areas and make repairs as needed. PICK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WITH CARE.

Neves described the relationship a property owner has with their management company as a marriage, and I think that’s a perfect way to put it. The company an owner selects to care for his or her home in their absence is ideally one that will be with the owner for the long haul. Make sure your property manager has good communication skills and ask detailed questions of them when interviewing. What are their hours of operation? What do they charge for all services involved in the housekeeping and maintenance of the property? If a renter has his or her A/C fail at 2 a.m., how and when will the management company fix it? Make a detailed list of what you would like to ask prior to making calls to companies and be sure to ask your Realtor for help.

INTERIOR DESIGN.

We’ve all seen homes with distinctive features shared on our Facebook feeds. That Star Wars-themed bedroom or that breathtaking backyard and pool can make lasting impressions in the minds of vacation rental hunters, so don’t cut corners when it comes to creating a visually distinctive style. Disney- and Universal-themed homes and rooms are popular, as are professionally designed properties. Depending on your price range, you may be well served to hire design pros to help you craft your home’s style. Many times, vacation rental homes will come with the furnishings already in place — be it new or existing — so make sure to pick a design package with some punch.

SELECT THE DAYS YOU STAY WITH YOUR INCOME GOALS IN MIND. Everyone

has his or her own goals when purchasing a short-term or vacation rental home. Some buy these properties with the intent of strictly renting them out, while others may want to take advantage of the home during the summers and holidays. Planning a vacation stay for yourself? Don’t pick peak times to do that — at least not regularly — if you hope to max out rental income. Once you have your primary goal in mind for the home, plan your stays around that. Owning a vacation rental doesn’t have to be a headache. Follow these steps and enjoy your investment for endless summers to come.

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TASTE OF BALDWIN PARK There was a dish and a drink for everyone in attendance at Taste of Baldwin Park on Thursday, Feb. 20. The event brought the best cuisine of Central Florida to Baldwin Park’s Village Center, where hundreds of attendees arrived eager to sample local foods and beverages.

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