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For the birds The Winter Garden City Commission approved a program that will allow 25 residents to keep backyard chickens. Page 8

Debbie Clements, community relations manager for Duke Energy, presented a $5,000 donation to Matthew’s Hope founder Scott Billue to assist Matthew’s Hope in continuing its mission of serving the homeless men, women and children in West Orange County. To learn more about Matthew’s Hope and how to get involved, visit MatthewsHopeMinistries.org.

TOGETHER FOR GOOD

This family endured homelessness, separation and illness together. Now, they take the pain they experienced to help others in similar circumstances.

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Rosenbaum earns Eagle

The town of Oakland recognized Eagle Scout candidate Joey Rosenbaum at a recent Town Commission meeting for his construction of sideby-side xylophones at the Oakland Presbyterian VPK playground. He used metal tubes, which he tuned using an iPhone app to help determine the length of each pipe. For the mallets he used inline skate wheels and attached them to the instrument frame. Rosenbaum is a member of Boy Scout Troop 145, which meets at the church at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. He will attend Florida Polytechnic with a full-tuition scholarship after graduating from Foundation Academy this year. He is the grandson of Betsy VanderLey and Todd Shaw. The national average for producing Eagle Scouts is 7%, and 25% of Troop 145’s members have met the Eagle requirement.

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Katie Bednarski, Stephanie Bowman and Amber Bednarski have a strong relationship with each other after enduring challenges together.

Residents take to social media to roast pushy meat marketers Residents say a Food King vendor is using aggressive pitches in areas marked “No soliciting.” ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN

Local residents have been contacting the Winter Garden Police Department

regarding meat sales from a van soliciting their neighborhoods for a company called Food King. Although representatives said Food King has been making deliv-

eries in the area for years, residents have maintained concerns with a salesman’s methods. “He said ... he had just delivered steaks to one of my neighbors and that he had some left over that he would sell me ... at a discount,” SEE MEAT PAGE 4

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Fathers, daughters boogie at dance.

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THURSDAY, MAY 5

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE Noon Thursday, May 5, at the flagpole at Florida Hospital Winter Garden, 2000 Fowler Grove Blvd. Event will include prayer service with the Foundation Academy Choir, a short message and a few group prayers for the community. Afterward, guests can enjoy free food, blood pressure checks and a peek in a fire engine. (407) 614-0500. READ TO SYDNEY ANNUAL YARD SALE 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5, through Saturday, May 7, at 12552 Scottish Pine Lane, Clermont. All proceeds benefit Sydney’s reading and literacy programs. Sydney’s Reading and Learning Center is in the West Oaks Mall, Ocoee. (407) 247-8595.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

CAN YOU SEE ME? 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, at the Winter Garden Library, 805

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E. Plant St. Play hide and seek with clever animals. Discover the world of animal camouflage and learn how creatures blend in with their environment with activities and more. Ages 3-5. (407) 835-7323.

TREASURE TITLE 15TH ANNIVERSARY 9 a.m. Friday, May 6, at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, 12184 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. For more, visit wochamber.com.

SPRING FLING 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Independence Elementary, 6255 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden. This event will be a night of fun, food and games, including a dunk tank. (407) 217-7727.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

THIS IS HOW I FEEL 11 a.m. Fridays, May 6 to 27, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Feelings and emotions can be tricky when you’re a preschooler. This four-part series will explore different emotions through stories, activities and crafts. Ages 3-5. (407) 835-7323.

FREE HIIT WORKOUT 9 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Summerport Village Green, 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Windermere. Join your neighbors for a free HIIT workout, led by Torie Lin Fitness. Bring a yoga mat or towel. RSVP at torielinfitness.com. MOM-APPROVED MOVIE AND CRAFT 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Enjoy a momapproved movie and craft with a family-friendly screening of Disney’s “Brave.” Ages 6-12. (407) 835-7323. ONP INSECT SAFARI 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Join entomologist Christy LeDuc for a talk about bug moms. Learn about motherly insects and how they care for their young. Class is free for ONP members, $5 for others. Register online at oaklandnaturepreserve.

org. Call (407) 905-0054 for information. RUN FOR THE ROSES 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at The Pines of Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere. The Kentucky Derby Night is presented by the West Orange Junior Service League. Tickets are $60 and include cuisine, two drink tickets, casino-style gaming, dancing and a live showing of the 142nd Kentucky Derby. To purchase tickets, go to wojsl.com or email wojslcorrespondence@gmail.com. WARRIOR FOOTBALL CAR WASH 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Regions Bank, 270 Moore Road, Plantation Grove Shopping Center, Ocoee. Support the West Orange Warrior football team with a car wash and lunch at Ellie Lou’s. During the car wash, the restaurant is donating portion of its sales to the Warrior football program. (407) 905-2400.

SUNDAY, MAY 8

USING THE GPS FOR GENEALOGY 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Eli Bush’s grandfather was reported to be Daniel Bush, but was his father Jacob? See

the research process unfold as land, probate, census, tax lists and church records are correlated. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

MONDAY, MAY 9

WGHF 9TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Check in at noon, Monday, May 9, at West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Enjoy a day of golf while supporting the programs of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. Event includes a four-person scramble, light lunch, drink cart and full dinner. For more information, call (407) 656-3244.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

“BRAVE” AND A CRAFT 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Ages 6-12. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

SCHOOL AND CHURCH CARNIVAL 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at The King’s Academy and West Orlando Christian Center, 1302 Edgeway Drive, Winter Garden. The free event includes a petting zoo, bounce house, carnival prizes, games, competitions and food. (407) 656-5665.

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Let us pray

IF YOU GO AFTERNOON SERVICE WHERE: Around the flagpole at Florida Hospital Winter Garden, 2000 Fowler Grove Blvd., Winter Garden. WHEN: Noon Thursday, May 5 DETAILS: The service begins with music from the Foundation Academy Choir, followed by a short message and a few group prayers for our community. Attendees are then invited to enjoy free food, blood pressure checks and a fire engine.

oin local community members and churches in prayer on Thursday, May 5. The nationally recognized National Day of Prayer is held the first Thursday of May each year. Across the country, groups gather to pray on behalf of America’s leaders and families. In 1952, Congress created a resolution to recognize the day, and President Harry Truman signed it into law. Two events will be held in the West Orange area. Visit one or both to join in the prayer. To learn more about the National Day of Prayer, visit nationaldayofprayer.org.

POWER OF PRAYER

WHY SHOULD WE PRAY?

“If prayer is our conversation with the Lord — if we’re God-fearing and God-realizing people — it’s our opportunity to communicate, to get to know, to experience God’ s love. I think that prayer is extremely important for us to keep in touch with God and what God wants to be a part of. Without prayer, we could say that we’re connected with God, but without it we aren’t.” — The Rev. John Giel, Holy Family Catholic Church

HOW DO WE PRAY?

“One of the big misconceptions about prayer is there’s some sort of secret language or code, this fancy language that you need to use to talk to the Creator of the universe, and it’s really just a simple conversation that’s reverent to our Creator.” — Family Pastor Will Blaine, First Baptist Church of Winter Garden

WHY IS THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IMPORTANT?

“I think that prayer is very important; critical. I hope that we never do anything without bathing it in prayer. Specifically, this event has to do with national events and things like that and just seeking God’s will for those things. But I think from the big to the very little, from the really broad-reaching things that affect the whole world to the very personal things that are just between me and God, I think that we hope that we bathe everything in prayer. What we don’t we need to repent of that.”

WHY SHOULD WE PRAY TOGETHER?

“It’s hard to hate somebody that you pray with or eat with. The more we pray together as people, especially across denominational lines, the more likely we are to love each other and get along and work together to make a difference in our community, than we are to snipe at each other and criticize each other.” — The Rev. Tom Rutherford, Church of the Messiah

— Pastor Frank Foreman, New Horizons Christian Church

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Olszewski, VanderLey prepare for Round 2 The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will host a debate luncheon featuring candidates for District 1 county commissioner. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN

“The Orange County Commission District 1 race is shaping up to be one of hottest campaigns this year. Join us for a fact-finding, platformdefining debate and make sure you know the facts prior to the primary election.” This message in the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s invitation to its debate luncheon May 11 at Tanner Hall promises another potentially heated debate between the frontrunners, Winter Garden District 3 Commissioner Bobby Olszewski and Oakland businesswoman Betsy VanderLey, a former Orange County Planning & Zoning Commission chairwoman. Each candidate had a different approach in the first debate, which BusinessForce hosted April 8 in the Orlando Museum of Art. Olszewski cited his record as Winter Garden commissioner and attacked the records of VanderLey and current District 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd, whereas VanderLey defended her record and spoke to issues such as school overcrowding, green spaces and bringing high-tech jobs to the district. Both candidates said they were pleased with that debate. Based on 30-second, rapid-fire answers within that half-hour debate, rarely could either expound on specific policy ideas for West Orange County. For the chamber to deliver on its description, candidates will need ample time to define their platforms and present ideas. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

“The National Day of Prayer is important because it spans across cities and communities and churches, offering for all people to come together to pray for the needs of our communities, our cities and our nation. …There’s synergy and power in prayer when we come together. Jesus said, ‘Where two or more are gathered together, I am in the midst of them.’”

IF YOU GO WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 WHERE: Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden COST: $41 for WOCC members, $51 for others; $328 and $408 for a table of eight, respectively INFO: cwilson@WOchamber. com, (407) 656-1304 RSVP: By Friday, May 6

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EVENING SERVICE WHERE: New Horizons Christian Church, 1330 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Winter Garden. WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 DETAILS: This program includes music, Scripture readings and prayer led by local ministers. The program intends to focus on prayer as applied to Bible topics, covering a variety of needs in the United States.

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ONE HEART JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER WEST ORANGE

Stephanie Bowman sat on her knees crying as she watched the social worker take her daughters away. Five-year-old Amber Bednarski sat in the back seat of the cab, waving her hands to Stephanie and crying. The social worker was kind and told Stephanie that she would find her daughters the best possible home if they couldn’t come home to her. “It sounds like movie stuff, but it was real,” Amber, now 23 years old, said. It was a blow to Stephanie, who in 1999 was just leaving an abusive marriage for the last time. In the weeks leading up to this moment, Stephanie, who was struggling with drug and alcohol addictions of her own, had taken her 5-month-old and 5-year-old daughters with her from the home, where they had lived homeless in the downtown Orlando area. After a few weeks of being homeless, several people who saw them called the Department of Children and Families. That’s when the social worker came. GOD HAD ME

Stephanie’s heart was broken, but a sense of peace filled her heart as she saw Amber wave. “I thought to myself that I was sick and tired of being sick and tired of being sick and tired, and I didn’t want to do it anymore,” Stephanie said. “I didn’t want my children to live that way anymore, and I had to do something. So when I was on my knees, I was just saying ‘God, thank you.’ I knew at that moment that God had my girls, that God had me, that they were all going to be OK.” At that time, it was hard to foresee that nearly 10 years later, Stephanie would be drug-free, living with her daughters, serving at the Crossings Church in West Orange and starting a nonprofit to help women going through similar situations as she had faced. Instead, she headed to a rehab center to try to pick up the pieces of her life, in hopes of someday getting her daughters back. Amber and sister Katie Bednarski were put with a good family, but Amber knew Katie, who was born premature and struggling with health issues of her own, needed to be with her mother. So at almost 6 years old, Amber went before the judge to ask that Katie

“One Heart has definitely been the biggest inspiration in my life. Everything happens for a reason. This is the reason why we went through so many crappy things growing up, why we lived in different places, why we were put in a foster care, why my mom went through so much drug abuse and physical abuse.” — Katie Bednarski

be allowed to live with her mother while she spent time in rehab. The judge granted her request. “How selfless it was that an almost 6-year-old could think of that, that selfless peace,” Stephanie said. “And that’s the way I think of my girls. They’re very selfless. They think of other people a lot more than they think of themselves.” Katie returning to Stephanie was a pivotal point in Stephanie’s recovery. Every time she tried to pack her bags and leave the rehab center, someone would stop her and show her Katie. “Look at this beautiful child,” they would say, encouraging her to stay for Katie. So she stayed for Katie. But eventually she got better for herself. On graduation day, the judge ruled Stephanie could have full custody of her children. She moved back in with her parents, who agreed to help her, provided she attend support meetings. Most days, her daughters went with her. But the days of trouble weren’t over. Stephanie ended up in the emergency room and was diagnosed with choriocarcinoma, a rare cancer that develops after a tubular pregnancy. Friends had to step in to take care of Katie, but Amber stayed by her side to become Stephanie’s caretaker, along with her grandparents. One day, Amber was shaving Stephanie’s head. When she got to the back of her head, she looked intently. But once it was shaved, she threw the razor and screamed, angry. Mom didn’t have eyes on the back of her head, like she said she did. For the next nine months, Stephanie slept and wasn’t aware of much of what was happening. Soon, she was better and Katie came home. But shortly after Katie returned, so did the cancer. Katie went back to her friends, while she battled the cancer again — this time just as bad as the first.

ONE HEART FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN To learn more about One Heart for Women and Children, visit oneheartforwomenandchildren.org. The nonprofit also operates a thrift store, open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 2040 N. Rio Grande Ave., Orlando HOME, SWEET HOME

Halfway through her second bout with cancer, Stephanie met George Bowman at a support meeting. They began dating, and soon she and the girls moved in with him. They lived in MetroWest, and Amber began attending Adrenaline, the student ministry at the Crossings Church. She brought home a card to her mother that read “Meet me at the Crossings Church 10 a.m. this Sunday.” When Stephanie arrived, she was among other parents whose daughters held their hesitant parents’ hands and led them into the church. It felt like home. The family dived into the church, with Katie and Amber getting involved in youth ministry there. During that time, Stephanie saw to it that her daughters get involved in things that would allow them to feel a sense of unity and responsibility. Amber danced at Ready, Set, Dance, where she now teaches classes. EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

George and Stephanie married. And around 2007, George and other friends encouraged Stephanie to pursue her dream of helping women and children who were in her situation thrive. She began teaching parenting classes in a shelter. At Christmastime, she collected clothing and other resources for women and children at the shelter.

Meat salesman irks residents resident Jeff Tomasi said. “I told him that I wasn’t interested, but he was incredibly pushy. He wanted to come in, and I told him no. Then he repeatedly insisted on me coming outside to his van to check out the merchandise. I repeatedly told him no, to which he kept fighting and insisting.” Tomasi and others believe this might indicate scoping behavior to pick out homes to rob, but others have said the sales are legitimate, albeit not always terrific. “The meat is awful, but the company is legit,” Brynn Briggs said. “I called and complained. The man zoned for our area is extremely pushy. ... He scoped

out our garage before he came to my door. When I told him I wasn’t interested, he told me that we had room because he saw the freezer in our garage.” Food King, which also might go by Family Friendly Foods Inc., is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau, which states the company is based in Tampa. BBB lists 31 complaints against Food King in the last three years, 13 of those within the past year. “This business has a history of violating BBB name and logo policy and has falsely stated BBB accreditation,” Food King’s BBB profile says. Several complainants have said

they would ask police to trespass Food King from their neighborhoods. But Sherry Podany Snider said she had purchased meat from Food King that tasted bad, but the meat she received as a replacement was much better. “The food and meat is actually pretty good,” Clermont resident Shawna Genua said. “My guy wasn’t pushy at all. We talked in the driveway, and I wasn’t alone.” Zachary Anderson, a Food King salesman, has vouched for his company. “I have (worked) for this company for 13 years,” Anderson said, accusing Tomasi of slander. “If

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Observer One young boy cried tears of joy after receiving the presents: He now had new underwear to write his name in. Previously, the underwear he’d worn had been used, with another name inside. In 2008, she, along with other church members, began the Live Love ministry at the Crossings. She started One Heart for Women and Children in 2009. The organization seeks to provide food, clothes and other resources for people in need. It provides life skills and parenting classes for women, but it’s not a ministry exclusive to women and children. Now, they serve just as many men as women. They started by working out of storage units and hunting for resources to give to families. Now, they are located in a 5,200-squarefoot “home base” in College Park, which allows the organization to be close to many of the people it serves. The organization, which is run completely by volunteers, allows those in need to work for vouchers for items such as clothing, as it aims to give a “hand up instead of a hand out.” Food is always free. Currently, the organization helps more than 3,000 people each month. Amber, now 23, and Katie, now 17, spend much of their free time volunteering with One Heart. “One Heart has definitely been the biggest inspiration in my life,” said Katie, who attends Olympia High School. “Everything happens for a reason. This is the reason why we went through so many crappy things growing up, why we lived in different places, why we were put in a foster care, why my mom went through so much drug abuse and physical abuse. This is definitely the best thing that came out of it. … It was through my mom’s nonprofit that I found out I love helping people, I love traveling and I love making relationships with people. Those are my three biggest passions.” TOGETHER AT LAST

Stephanie has now been clean and sober for 17 years. Through the years, her cancer has returned a few times, and she’s also dealt with non-cancerous tumors. Through it all, her daughters have been her caretakers and her cheerleaders. They’ve tattooed each date their mother found out she was cancerfree on their arms. Because, despite all the challenges, the way their mother loves them, and others, is an inspiration. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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you have something to say, why don’t you call the Better Business Bureau or the police so they can straighten this out?” Winter Garden Police Lt. Scott Allen said one incident involved an employee attempting to give a resident free food. “There was no aggressiveness, only a subject who was trying to get rid of some food,” Allen said. Oakland Police Department officials had no reports of Food King but encouraged residents to call the non-emergency number if approached by any solicitors. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Downtown Ocoee creative workshop generates ideas A brainstorming session April 27 culminated in designers and citizens discussing five topics of focus. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER OCOEE The latest

step in forming the Downtown Ocoee Master Plan involved two days of informal input from residents for city officials and designers at City Hall, including a meeting April 27 with a review of ideas and feedback generated. CONNECTIVITY

One of the biggest goals Ocoee officials have is to continue expediting roadway improvements, specifically in the areas around Maine Street, Bluford Avenue and Silver Star Road. Design officials suggested roundabouts on Silver Star Road at Bluford Avenue and at Oakland Avenue. Other ideas included moving City Hall to McKey Street because it is built on a poor land foundation, connecting the West Orange Trail to downtown Ocoee, expanding the city grid westward, linking Franklin Street to Silver Star Road and Oakland Avenue and becoming friendlier to pedestrians, bicycles and other transit forms. Citizens said Ocoee-Apopka Road traffic has been a problem, the Silver Star Road and Bluford

WHAT’S NEXT

Avenue area used to be a major hub, the Ocoee Woman’s Club should be a community space, and connecting to the West Orange Trail would be important. THE LAKEFRONT

One resident noted a desire to reconnect Lake Olympia and Starke Lake, which could draw more customers to businesses near the lake, as well as for more sidewalks around Starke Lake. Designers suggested more environmental and nature experiences around the lake, supporting local water quality, big events, intimate places, enhancing access to the lakefront — including boat access — and dining options. One particular idea involved a large green space from Oakland Avenue all the way to Starke Lake. Another called for glass-box buildings to the side of the shore. Residents agreed with that idea, because seeing the water is important to them. One said food trucks take the best spots to sit near the water to eat and generate too much noise close to the lake, which should be a main focus of Food Truck Fridays to take advantage of it as a unique offering. District 4 Commissioner Joel

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Keller suggested having a restaurant in that area as a trail head. Mayor Rusty Johnson said traffic from Ocoee Middle School would have to be kept in mind if business were added to the lakefront. ACTIVITIES

Designers suggested making the area with historic buildings such as Withers-Maguire House a community space centered on such buildings. They previously collected feedback calling for more frequent community events and opportunities; tethering art, food, music and the environment into one scene; play areas for pets, splashing and gardens; enhanced shopping and dining availability; and keeping it all family-oriented. Residents suggested a bar, restaurants, extended Wi-Fi capabilities and a local history museum.

CHARACTER AND PUBLIC IMAGE

The design team suggested an old Florida, low-country architectural feel, one that would be uniquely Ocoee with an apparent contrast to the brick, industrial buildings in Winter Garden. Brick streets and big trees would be welcome, though, based on prior comments, they said. Residents added that the lakes also differentiate Ocoee from Winter Garden. They preferred the character to resonate with the natural environment and plants while being welcoming to animals. Historic architecture and landmarks remained a focus in this section, but with notes to embrace and encourage diversity, maintain appealing gateways and streetscapes and project a safe, clean and peaceful vibe not always associated with all of Ocoee.

According to the city’s downtown Ocoee timeline, further public meetings and a multi-day creative workshop will occur this month, with a final presentation of the Downtown Ocoee Master Plan to the public scheduled for June. In this timeline, Ocoee City Commission would examine the plan for adoption at one of its July meetings. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Designers said it has been clear citizens want to make downtown Ocoee a place for business with social, cultural and environmental tourism while keeping residences in close proximity. Ideas in this portion included city government supporting businesses, programs supporting emergent small businesses, modern spaces with upgraded historic buildings, new high-quality development around State Road 429 and coordinated social media and marketing strategies. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Invention takes students on ‘Odyssey of the Mind’ Seven Thornebrooke Elementary students have worked since October to create a vehicle powered by a drill and a performance illustrating their knowledge of recycling. STAFF WRITER OCOEE Imagine

a vehicle made from completely recycled material, powered by a drill, connected to a small gear, which is connected a bike chain, which is connected to a large gear, which serves as the axle for the wheel. Sound like a complicated invention? Perhaps, but it’s not too complicated for the team of seven third-, fourth- and fifthgraders from Thornebrooke Elementary School that created the vehicle. AJ Kentner, Ronnie Ortiz, Anna Gordon, Jaret Richman, Bryce Ownby, Riley Johnson and Nicole Crow, led by teacher Jaime Kentner, are headed to the Odyssey of the Mind world finals in May. Odyssey of the Mind, a program that teaches students creative problem-solving, hosts a regional and state competition. This year, the Thornebrooke team placed second in the state competition

hosted at University of Central Florida, qualifying for the worlds competition. The experience has taught the team many lessons — including recycling, problem-solving and teamwork. “We learned a lot of teamwork because we had to work together to build a lot of these things that we couldn’t do on our own,” Riley said. “So we learned … how to better work with a group.” Odyssey of the Mind requires students to solve a long-term problem as well as solve a spontaneous problem. The Thornebrooke team’s long-term problem was called “No-Cycle, Recycle,” which required the team to use discarded items to create a vehicle that must move without being pushed by a human. In solving this problem, the students put on a performance, where they move recycled objects from one place to another to be reused.

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AJ Kentner, Ronnie Ortiz, Anna Gordon, Bryce Ownby, Jaret Richman, Nicole Crow and Riley Johnson will compete in the Odyssey of the Mind world finals in May.

The Thornebrooke students created a set of two ecosystems that surround their vehicle. During the performance, the vehicle travels between the two ecosystems — Mars, the planet, and the Mir, a space station once owned by the Soviet Union. Their performance is themed Back to the Future, with the students in the vehicle playing the roles of Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown. To learn how to make the vehicle work, the students went through plenty of trial and error. They found the idea for using the drill in YouTube, but at one “We learned a lot of teamwork because we had to work to- practice, the drill started smokgether to build a lot of these things that we couldn’t do on ing. That’s when they learned an important lesson: Put the small our own. So we learned … how to better work with a group.” gear in front of the larger one. “You have to put the small gear in front and then the big gear, — Riley Johnson because if you put the big gear in

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n Before owning chickens, residents must apply for a temporary permit. n Up to 25 permits will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. n As part of the application process, residents must take a class on caring for backyard chickens through the Orange County Extension Office. n Residents can keep up to four chickens in areas zoned single-family residential. n Only hens are allowed — no roosters. n The ordinance does not allow residents to violate homeowners’ association codes. If a homeowners’ association prohibits backyard chickens, residents must abide by those rules. n Chickens must be kept within a coop or enclosure at all times. n Eggs cannot be sold, and chickens cannot be slaughtered. n The coop and enclosure must be hidden from a neighbor’s view with a landscape screen or opaque fence. n There is a $25 permit fee.

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Apps for Education will now be available to various extents for all OCPS students and staff, which helped OCPS win an award. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER ORANGE COUNTY

This month in Boston, Orange County School Board Member Kat Gordon accepted a national Digital School District Survey Award from the Center for Digital Education. This recognized Orange County Public Schools as one of the top 15 large school districts at integrating technology at all levels of district-related work, from classrooms to the board. “Last year, we were recognized by the same organization but for a digital content achievement award, and that was focused primarily on curriculum work,” OCPS Director of Digital Curriculum and Instructional Design Mariel Milano said. “Adopting … any cloud platform across the entire enterprise at all work locations for administrative, classified and instructional staff is one of those things that made us competitive for this year’s award.” Milano referred to OCPS’s agreement with Google to inte-

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grate its Apps for Education program across the entire district. “Google Apps for Education was intermittently used by some teachers in the past,” Milano said. “When the pilot program first started three years ago, the first seven schools that we provided laptops for every student at — Ocoee High School being the only high school at that time — used Google Apps for Education, and then after we saw that it was successfully used … we decided it was time as a district to provide access to these resources and really support them at scale.” Thus, all OCPS students and staff now will have access to Google tools for learning purposes, regardless of whether they have laptops from OCPS. Google programs available to all students and staff will be Docs, Drawing, Drive, Forms, Sheets and Slides. “Google Apps for Education is unique in that it allows unlimited storage to every teacher and student … of any file type ... which is one of the reasons it’s such a great value for the district, because storage is incredibly expensive,” she said. But this is not unlimited access. “If I’ve ever heard a concern about Google, it’s always, ‘What

would happen if my child contacted somebody outside the district?’” Milano said. “Students in elementary and middle school can only use Google to share or collaborate with other students and teachers that are inside the OCPS network. Students in high school have the same limitations, with the exception of being able to submit college applications, scholarships … because safety is our No. 1 priority for kids.” Also, other than the aforementioned programs, students must reach a certain grade before they can use these apps. Gmail is offlimits until third grade; Calendar, Groups and Sites are unavailable until middle school; seventh grade is when Google Plus is allowed; and only high-school students can use YouTube. Parents also have the right to opt out of social media, she said. But overall, these technologies could enhance learning. “We’re hoping all this will help students be more ready for college and the workplace, where now there’s a greater emphasis on collaboration at work than there ever has been, and also that they’ll be ready to take on whatever technology is available at their college,” Milano said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Bridgewater Middle School parents and staff are looking to get their soccerplaying students back in the game with a new-and-improved home field. The school is currently one of the few in Orange County that does not have a home field viable for playing soccer. The field can be used for physical-education class activities but cannot be used to host games. Participating students have to be driven by their parents to play games, which are often hosted at Chain of Lakes or Gotha middle schools. “Our fields were deemed not safe to play on, I guess, so all of our soccer games we travel for,” said Bridgewater parent Heather Seward. “We never have home games. That being said, my son was on the team last year, and I found it comical that over 100 kids came and tried out, practiced and scrimmaged on the fields.” The issue has been addressed with the county, which has agreed the fields need fixing. The county is set to level and sod them toward the last week of May; however, it will not be providing an irrigation system for the field. “If you’re going to level and sod them and not have irrigation, are we not just throwing money down the drain?” Seward said. Bridgewater’s PTSO has since taken the irrigation matter into its own hands. The field only can be irrigated with reclaimed water,

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but the reclaimed water stops at the front of the school. Additionally, the school is only allowed to use an Orange County-approved vendor to install the irrigation system. The project is a large one — normally estimated at around $30,000 — but the school has found an approved vendor who will do the job for $17,000. However, there is a catch. “The wall we’re going up against is that the county is saying it’s leveling and sodding the last week of May, whether the irrigation is in or not,” Seward said. “We’re in a time crunch because once the sod goes down, we don’t want to be digging it back up. Everything has to happen in the next four weeks or it will never happen.” Seward is hoping to put together some fundraisers. Donations can be made in the form of checks to the Bridgewater PTSO, with “soccer field” written in the memo field. Because the PTSO is a 501(c)(3) organization, it is also a tax write-off for corporations.

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inter Garden residents and history enthusiasts gathered April 28 at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to celebrate the retirement of Kay Cappleman, a fixture in the community who served as director of the foundation. During her time there, she helped pioneer an education program. Visitors packed the foundation to show their appreciation for Cappleman’s work and her contributions to the community. — JENNIFER NESSLAR

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or two Holy Family Catholic School ballet dancers, it’s never too early to have high hopes. Madison Taberham, a 10-year-old dancer at Orlando Ballet School, dreams she will move to New York, perform in the Nutcracker and dance professionally. But if her Big Apple dreams don’t pan out, that’s OK. She has plenty of opportunities to dance professionally through Orlando Ballet. Her classmate, 11-year-old Jaslyn Peralta, dreams of New York also, but she hopes her dancing abilities will land her on Broadway. Ultimately, she sees herself helping kids — like she is now — succeed at dancing and competitions. These aren’t just girls with ambitious dreams. They’re already putting in the hours to improve their dancing abilities. “It’s important to know that these kids are incredibly dedicated,” said Marion Tonner, principal of Orlando Ballet’s south school, where Madison and Jaslyn train, often five or six days per week.

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Madison was swimming competitively for several years, but she knew that one day she would have to choose between swimming and ballet. When that day came, though she enjoyed swimming, her choice came easily: Ballet was her passion. She always looks forward to going to the dance studio. “If I’m in a bad mood or had a rough day, I come to ballet and forget all about it,” Madison said. Her dedication has paid off, with the opening of several new opportunities. Madison is getting ready to go on pointe shoes for the first time. Recently, she submitted video auditions for summer intensive programs around the country and was accepted into all three: the American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and Gelsey Kirkland. She decided to attend American Ballet Theatre in New York this summer, where she will take classes under some of the best of the field. Jaslyn, who has been on pointe shoes for almost two years, was approached by her dance instructors in 2015, whom told her she would be attending the American Dance Competition in Daytona Beach. This is a prestigious competition, and the Orlando Ballet School selects only a handful of students from across the three campuses of nearly 800 students. Jaslyn was surprised to be

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school allows her to leave early a couple days a week to attend the Orlando Ballet School Academy, where she receives more one-onone training. When longtime pastor Monsignor William Ennis retired from Holy Family Catholic, Madison danced before the school at his retirement celebration. Jaslyn and Madison both had the opportunity to dance at a school talent show. “Madison and Jaslyn are exceptional children,” said Sister Dorothy Sayers, principal of Holy Family Catholic School. “Their dedication and commitment to dance is extraordinary at such a tender age. I know they will go far in their dance careers and in their lives as young women.” Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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Alice Waters, 68, of Gainesville, passed away April 24, 2016, from cancer at her sister’s home in Windermere, Florida. Alice was the daughter of Haven and Susanna Waters. She was preceded in death by her sister, Suzette Connard. Alice is survived by her brother, Trevor, and wife, Janis; her brother, Ray, and wife, Candice; and her sister, Antoinette, and husband, James. Alice had nine nieces and nephews and was a PEARL K. LACEY, 79, of Winter Garden, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016. DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, Ocoee. VIRGINIA LINGG, 88, of Winter Garden, died Sunday, April 24, 2016

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Two former West Orange Wildcats and West Orange Warrior football players competed in a recent SEC game. Garrett “Juice” Johnson is a wide receiver for the Kentucky Wildcats, and Sean Kelly is a punter for the South Carolina Gamecocks. With them is Eric Poole, who was one of their coaches during their Wildcats years.

HISPANIC HERITAGE Ocoee is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. The month recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. Motorists traveling on Clarke Road will see festive “Ocoee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month” pole banners dotting the street. Viewers can tune in to Ocoee TV to watch a fourpart series titled “Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation.” The show will air at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Channel 493, Bright House Networks.

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West Orange senior volleyball outside hitter Matthew Antrella had 11 kills, three blocks and 26 digs against St. Cloud April 18. Page 20

Ocoee High’s Nathalya McMillion placed first at the Class 4A, Region 1 Track and Field Meet April 26 in the 400 meters and placed second in the 100 meters and 200 meters.

West Orange High’s Daija Kiser placed second in the region in girls shot put. Kiser recorded a put of 38 feet and 4.5 inches.

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he West Orange Warriors are going to state. Lauren Mathis pitched a complete-game shutout in the Class 9A, Region 1 Final April 29, a performance that paired with a two-run single by Lexie Blair to give the Warriors (28-1) a 2-0 win over host Spruce Creek. With the win, West Orange secured a berth in the Class 9A State Semifinals May 6 at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach. West Orange is returning to the Final Four for the first time since 2013 and will take on Davie’s Western High (21-4) at 6:35 p.m. May 6. The triumphant return to the state tournament was spurred by Mathis, the ace of the Warriors pitching staff, who allowed just

Ocoee High’s Darryl Gay placed second in the region in the 100-meter dash April 26. Gay’s time of 10.82 seconds was just behind winner Queshan Byrd’s time of 10.80.

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Teammates mob West Orange’s Maggie Wheless after an infield single that lifted the Warriors past Lake Brantley in the regional semifinals April 26.

With thrilling wins over Spruce Creek, Lake Brantley and Freedom to win the Class 9A, Region 1 Championship, the West Orange softball team has a date with the state semifinals Friday in Vero Beach’s Historic Dodgertown.

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Area football teams put spring in their step Spring football season will culminate with games between May 13 and May 27.

Here is a look at each local program’s spring outlook, including date, time and opponent for the spring game and what to watch for.

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OCOEE KNIGHTS SPRING GAME: 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at University (Orlando) 2015 RECORD: 6-4 OUTLOOK: In coach Ben Bullock’s first season, the Knights experienced a huge turnaround and tripled their win total from 2014 (2), nearly making the playoffs in the process. Some of the players that catalyzed that turnaround were seniors who are now readying for graduation, but the Knights do have a nice young core — especially on the defensive side of the ball. Expect Ocoee to utilize speed on both sides of the ball to make

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The Ocoee Knights will again take on University for their spring game as coach Ben Bullock’s team looks to build upon its success from 2015.

spring” — the culmination of which results in just one game — but football nevertheless is back. Spring football practice began April 25, and the spring season will run through the end of May. Each team is afforded 20 practice sessions, including its spring game, with area teams playing games on dates between May 13 and May 27. For programs around the coverage area, the spring is a chance to get a good look at how rosters are shaping up for the fall season after the departure of each program’s respective senior class.

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Ethan Jones had two RBIs for the West Orange baseball team April 27 in a 3-2 victory over Freedom in the regional quarterfinals of the Class 9A State Tournament.

Maggie Wheless hit an infield single April 26 that drove in the game-winning run for the West Orange softball team in the regional semifinals of the Class 9A State Tournament. The Warriors defeated Lake Brantley 2-1.

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SSAC serves up sand volleyball The Sunshine State Athletic Conference, in which Legacy Charter, CFCA and Windermere Prep compete for football, is adding beach volleyball. The SSAC and the Florida Region of USA Volleyball have partnered to officially bring the sport to Florida. The first SSAC High School Beach Volleyball Championships will be held in April 2017 in Tavares at Hickory Point Beach.

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home in the Keene’s Pointe community topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate transactions from April 15 to 21. The home at 6453 Lake Burden View Drive, Windermere, sold April 15, for $1.7 million. Built in 2008, it has six bedrooms, five baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 4,936 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $344.41. SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 84 High Sale Price: $1.7 million Low Sale Price: $44,900 REO/Bank Owned: Eight Short Sales: Four Auction/REO: Two

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The home at 2320 Aurelius Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 20, for $308,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,568 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.94. GLYNWOOD

The home at 524 Duff Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 19, for $380,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,854 square feet. The price per square foot is $133.15. INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

The home at 14508 Avenue of the Rushes, Winter Garden, sold April 18, for $1.05 million. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 4,634 square feet. The price per square foot is $226.59. The home at 6118 Cypress Hill Road, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $326,390. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,853 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.40. The home at 14668 Black Cherry Trail, Winter Garden, sold April 19, for $240,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,863 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.82. The town house at 5714 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for

This Keene’s Pointe home, at 6453 Lake Burden View Drive, Windermere, sold April 15, for $1.7 million. It features views of the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course at Golden Bear and Lake Burden.

$215,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,626 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.23. The town house at 14141 Avenue of the Groves, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $215,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,476 square feet. The price per square foot is $145.66. LAKEVIEW POINTE

The home at 14144 Murcott Blossom Blvd., Winter Garden, sold April 13, for $351,220. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,980 square feet. The price per square foot is $177.38. ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 4972 Wildwood Pointe Road, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $306,747. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,316 square feet.

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The home at 8759 Eden Cove Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $336,104. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,924 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.95.

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The home at 641 Strihal Loop, Oakland, sold April 15, for $270,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,369 square feet. The price per square foot is $113.97.

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The home at 1405 Carriage Oak Court, Ocoee, sold April 18, for $165,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,549 square feet. The price per square foot is $106.52. CROSS CREEK

The home at 2431 Wickdale Court, Ocoee, sold April 18, for $263,000 (short sale). Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,537 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $103.67. JOHIO BAY

The home at 2408 Johio Bay Drive, Ocoee, sold April 19, for $242,000. Built in 1991, it

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has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,348 square feet. The price per square foot is $103.07.

Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 18, for $295,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,404 square feet. The price per square foot is $86.66.

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The home at 3352 McCormick Woods Drive, Ocoee, sold April 18, for $270,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,312 square feet. The price per square foot is $116.78. VILLAGES OF WESMERE

The home at 311 Partridge Pea Lane, Ocoee, sold April 19, for $270,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,419 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.62. WESMERE

The home at 526 Laurenburg Lane, Ocoee, sold April 18, for $332,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,632 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.14. WESTYN BAY

The home at 628 Cimarosa Court, Ocoee, sold April 20, for $232,500. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,946 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.48.

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This Signature Lakes home, at 14508 Avenue of the Rushes, Winter Garden, sold April 18, for $1.05 million. The home features a central vacuum package, poolside fire pit, Travertine pool deck and lanai, complete summer kitchen, 48-inch stainless-steel refrigerator and hand-scraped fiveinch wood flooring throughout entire downstairs.

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The home at 12543 Scarlett Sage Court, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $337,575 (auction/REO). Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,403 square feet. The price per square foot is $99.20. COBBLESTONE OF WINTER GARDEN

The home at 423 Black Springs Lane, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $267,500. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,464 square feet.

The home at 630 Bainbridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold April 18, for $280,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,217 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.30. DANIELS LANDING

The town house at 13247 Harbor Shore Lane, Winter Garden, sold April 21, for $146,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,233 square feet. The price per square foot is $118.41. EMERALD RIDGE

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The home at 1044 Woodson Hammock Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $225,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,487 square feet. The price per square foot is $90.47.

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The town house at 1511 Priory Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $204,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,780 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.61.

The home at 961 Glenmeadow Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $240,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,967 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.01. The home at 1368 Union Club Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 15, for $410,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,484 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.06. STONEYBROOK WEST

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Very quiet sought after Valencia Hills subdivision. This 3 bedroom 2 bath split plan sets on a very nice over sized fenced lot. The home is also in a cul-de-sac so no worries of living on a busy street. Brand new stainless steel appliances, new carpet in all bedrooms, new blinds, guest bath re-modeled with granite counter top and tile in the bathtub/shower. The exterior has been repainted, a/c replaced (2015). Master bedroom has large walk in closet and shelf space. Enjoy your family room on those chilly nights with your wood burning fireplace to keep you cozy. You are close to all major highways, shopping, restaurants, and Health Central hospital. Come see this home before it’s gone, it will not last long!!! Asking only $205,000

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BEAUTIFUL 5 BDRM/3BA Walk in the front door and see the Rutunda in the foyer and the gorgeous WOOD PLANTATION SHUTTERS. The KITCHEN HAS GE Profile STAINLESS STEEL appliances, gas range, GRANITE counter tops, 42” cabinets and an ISLAND. BREAKFAST AREA and a FORMAL dining rm. The family rm has a tray ceiling and sliding glass doors to a privacy vinyl fenced yard, built in gas grill. Indoor laundry rm has built in CABINETS, laundry tub, and STAINLESS LG Front Load Washer & LG Gas Dryer that stay. Master Suite is spacious and has a TRAY ceiling. Master bath has a GARDEN TUB & FRAMELESS glass shower. Jack and Jill bdrms with full bath. Having 5 bedrooms you have endless options for a game room, office, childrens playroom, or exercise room. OVERSIZED TANDUM GARAGE. ASKING ONLY $325,000

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NEW HOME 3 BDRM/2BA. WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN AND SO MANY CUSTOM FEATURES YOU WON’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES... Seller’s HAVE ADDED CUSTOM CEILING FANS, LIGHT FIXTURES, CROWN MOLDING, PAVER OPEN FIRE PIT, PRIVACY VINYL FENCE. THIS HOME SHOWS LIKE A MODEL. If you want a NEW home with a lot of UPGRADES then this HOME IS FOR YOU! Kitchen features STAINLESS STEEL appliances, BREAKFAST BAR ISLAND, Granite, 42” cabinets, walkin Pantry...Split bedroom plan, inside laundry and 2-car garage. Gated Community with amenities... Minutes from downtown W.G. and Fowler’s Grove for shopping and restaurants... This is a Must See...Asking Only $315,000

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TUSCANY IN WINTER GARDEN is where you will find this 4 Bdrm. 3 Ba. 1-story, 3009 sq.ft. of living. Immaculate condition with Open floor plan, Formal living room/Dining area, Family room, Large kitchen with all appliances staying, Island, plenty of cabinets for storage, Breakfast Nook, walk-in Pantry, Inside Laundry. Master Bedroom features dual sinks, garden tub, separate shower, other 3 bedrooms are centered around 2 guests bathrooms.Open Patio and 2 car garage. This is one of Winter Gardens sought after neighborhoods with stately trees, minutes away from downtown, the West Orange Trail and all major highways. Asking Only $309,000

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3BDR.M 3.5 BA. 2 story...THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A CHARMING HOME IN DOWNTOWN WINTER GARDEN. NO HOA...built in 1939! Living rm with wood flooring and wood burning brick fireplace, den, breakfast rm all wood flooring. Large kitchen all appliances stay, dining rm with French doors leading to the covered patio, open patio and sparkling pool. Off the dining rm is half bath, hallway that leads to guest bath, 2nd bdrm wood flooring and large walkin closet. 17x8 office/den. Guest bdrm and bath w/access to the patio and pool area. Upstairs master bdrm with French doors to the balcony overlooking back yard. Walk to downtown, West Orange Trail...Asking Only $338,000

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Are you looking to buy a lakefront lot??? Gorgeous panoramic views from this lakefront scenic wide corner lot located on a cul-de-sac. This lot is located on lake Apopka where you can enjoy a boat ride to the Saint Johns River, make it a day of fishing and having fun... You can have your own piece of heaven. Suburban size homesite. Just imagine, you can have the home you always wanted to build, high ground, perfect drainage. This lot is in a gated community only minutes away from the West Orange Trail and downtown Winter Garden. This is a dream come true, grab your builder and get started today, this is a winner!!! Pictures cannot capture the beauty of this lot... Asking ONLY $245,000

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Journey with us as we go

INTO THE WOODS now through May 8

“The theatrical productions at West Orange High School are as good, if not better, than anything I have seen on tour at the Bob Carr OR the new Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center....and at a much better price. Why pay $75 or $100 a ticket when you can see a show that is constantly as good if not better than the “professional” ones AND you are supporting local talent and the education system at the same time. Don’t miss INTO THE WOODS!” - Janice Weatherly

“The consistently best professional theatre I’ve seen in Florida is happening at a high school, West Orange high school to be exact. This time it’s INTO THE WOODS with unbelievable tech and performances, accompanied by a full orchestra of students. The amount of work these “kids” (demonstratrably harder working than most adults I know) put in on top of studies and other pastimes is staggering. Support theatre arts in education - you’ll be amazed at the quality you see at a high school level. Please check out this show - you have through May 8.” - Alyson Johnson

Presented through special arrangement with

Music Theatre International

May 5, 6 & 7 at 7:00 pm May 8 at 2:30 pm Presented at the Auditorium, West Orange High School

1625 Beulah Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

For tickets and more information please call 407-905-2462

www.WOHSTHEATRE.com West Orange Theatre

If you loved MARY POPPINS in the fall you will be spellbound by the beauty of INTO THE WOODS.

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Professional Quality Theatre On A High School Stage!

Stage Scene from NOISES OFF