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Two games away The West Orange High baseball team made it to the Final Four for the first time in program history. Page 21A
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Centenarian’s secret: Chocolate! The Gardens at Lakeview Assisted Living celebrated Charlotte Robinson’s 100th birthday with a cake and a return visit from a local Girl Scout troop. Robinson said she reached her 100th by eating lots of chocolate.
Meaningful connection
Katie Mitchell, right, shared her painted ceramic piece with Sybil Triplett.
Each grade level at Oakland Avenue Charter School came up with a community outreach project this school year. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR
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ressed in their uniform red shirts, the 5- and 6-yearolds ambled sheepishly
toward the senior citizens, all of whom were eager to catch a moment of time with the children.
Merletti-Madill vows exchanged Amy Lauren Madill, daughter of Doug and Sharon Madill, of Ocoee, and Matthew Lewis Merletti, son of Lewis C. Merletti and Patty Czerwinski were married April 15.
Some of the children struck up a conversation and could have talked for days, said kindergarten teacher Sara Lucas.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Photos by Amy Quesinberry Rhode
Matthew’s Hope seeks new headquarters Ocoee family shares Indian culture through music.
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To continue serving West Orange County’s homeless, the organization will need a new space by mid-June. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN If you have lived
in West Orange County for any length of time, it’s likely you have — at the very least — heard of
Matthew’s Hope and its mission. But now, the organization that has helped so many of West Orange’s homeless residents is SEE MOVING PAGE 4A
IN MEMORIAM
Alaina Minnick spent extra time painting her letters for a special senior at Golden Pond Communities.
Sydney, West Orange’s reading therapy dog, died of leukemia last week. See page 11A
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THURSDAY, MAY 19
THE ART OF PINTEREST 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Try out some popular craft ideas from Pinterest. Ages 18 and up. (407) 835-7323. CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Reed Nissan, 16005 S.R. 50, Clermont. Mix and mingle with local businesses, and be sure to bring your business cards. Cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door for Chamber members and $25 for others. LAKEVIEW HIGH CLASS OF 1956 REUNION 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Catfish House, 311 S. Forest Ave., Apopka. Reservations for the 60-year reunion are not required. For information, call (407) 740-5365.
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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016
MEET THE CANDIDATES 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Korean Presbyterian Church, 16796 Davenport Road, Winter Garden. Meet Bobby Olszewski and Betsy VanderLey, two of the candidates for the District 1 Orange County commission seat. The event, moderated by Jeff Loeffert, is free and open to the public. (407) 654-3908.
ports the Down Syndrome Association with 1980s music by Switch, dinner and dancing and an open bar. Dress up in ’80s attire. Tickets are $50. Event benefits the organization’s summer classes, holiday parties, teen classes, meetings, playgrounds and more. For more information, call Maureen Wright, (407) 529-4013 or visit dsacf.org.
WEST ORANGE WOMEN LUNCHEON 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 9101 International Drive, Orlando. Installation of new officers for the 2016-17 year will take place. Cost is $28. For reservations, contact Dot Ansel at dotansel@ aol.com or (407) 258-8155.
FOOD TRUCKS AND MOVIE IN THE PARK 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Includes free tours of the historic Withers-Maguire House, 16 E. Oakland Ave from 6 to 7:30, food trucks and the “The Peanuts Movie.” (407) 905-3180 or visit ocoee.org.
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DOWN TO PARTY 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Pines of Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere. This community event sup-
SATURDAY, MAY 21
COOKIES & MILK WITH A COP 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Children can enjoy a snack with a local police officer. Sponsored by the Winter Garden Police Department. Ages 6-12. (407) 835-7323. DRIVE OUT HUNGER CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Shotgun start 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Forest Lake Golf Club, 10521 Clarcona-
Ocoee Road, Ocoee. This is a benefit for Bread of Life Fellowship, in Ocoee, and its desire to end hunger in Central Florida. Golfers, sponsors and doorprize donors are wanted. To participate, call (407) 654-7777. FAMILY & SENIORS HEALTH EXPO 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Glad Tidings Church, 2009 Fullers Cross Road, Ocoee. The expo includes entertainment, learning opportunities, food, music, class demonstrations and health and medical vendors. Free admission with a donation to City of Refuge Orphanage in Jamaica through Glad Tidings. Shapeup4seniors.com. GOSPEL SING 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at West Orange Park Community Church, 9929 Lake Meadow Road, Apopka. Lights of Joy will be performing. (407) 656-5436. OARS OPEN HOUSE 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Orlando Area Rowing Society boathouse, 2457 Maguire Road, Windermere. The open house is for middle and high school students interested in learning more about the sport of rowing. president@oarsrowing.com
OCOEE LIONS CLUB 12TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 7 a.m. registration and 8 a.m. shotgun start at Forest Lake Golf Course, 10521 ClarconaOcoee Road, Ocoee. Entry fee of $80 ($300 per foursome) includes greens fee, cart and lunch. Mail check to Ocoee Lions Club, David Wheeler, P.O. Box 538, Ocoee, FL 34761 or drop off at DJ’s Auto Sales, 2 W. McKey St., Ocoee. (407) 6946960 or (407) 656-3700. OCOEE POLICE COMMUNITY PICNIC 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Central Park, 560 Flewelling Drive, Ocoee. Free activities include bounce houses, XBUS Game Bus, Ocoee fire engine, police vehicle demonstration and face painting by Petey the Clown. Officer Patera Scott, (407) 554-7204.
SUNDAY, MAY 22
WOHS GIRLS GOLF SCRAMBLE 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. This tournament is raising funds for the West Orange High girls golf team. Cost is $88 per person and $350 for a foursome. To sponsor a hole for $75, call Jackie at (239) 470-9083. To register, visit bit. ly/2016WOHSGolf.
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HOW ABOUT PARKING AT THE RELIEF STADIUM? Questions about seating and parking capacities at the Ficquette Road off-site stadium for West Orange High’s relief school prompted Orange County Parks Manager Matt Suedmeyer to say there is room for expansion within the plan. He estimated 180 paved onsite spots — plus grass parking — would be available, with a shuttle from the school near Ficquette Road’s intersection with Winter Garden-Vineland Road. Afterward, he said the number of spaces would be more like 204. A resident said around 200 parking spaces and reports of 1,250 seats would not be enough, given estimates of 5,000 attendees at West Orange High for its football game against Dr. Phillips last fall. HORIZON WEST’S SHARE OF ORANGE COUNTY GROWTH Year Built HW % 2002 5,196 73 1% 2003 5,635 407 7% 2004 5,308 714 13% 2005 6,702 856 13% 2006 7,012 1,184 17% 2007 3,815 752 20% 2008 1,768 436 25% 2009 1,099 344 31% 2010 1,117 326 29% 2011 1,262 372 29% 2012 1,912 669 35% 2013 2,164 739 34% 2014 2,528 1,144 45% 2015 2,467 1,310 53%
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Orange County leaders updated residents on Horizon West’s growth at a May 12 Town Hall.
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istrict 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd’s third and final Horizon West Town Hall provided direct insight on Southwest Orange County from some of the highest-ranked officials in six major sections of Orange County government. Held May 12 at Harvest Bible Chapel, the Town Hall featured
Planning Division Manager Alberto Vargas, Transportation Planning Manager Renzo Nastasi, School Board Member Pam Gould, Parks Manager Matt Suedmeyer, Fire Rescue Planning & Technical Services Division Chief David Rathbun and Orange County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Carlos Torres. — ZAK KERR
BETWEEN 2020 AND 2025 n Summerlake Boulevard and Ficquette Road 2025 AND BEYOND n New station near Avalon Road and Horizon Boulevard n New station near Avalon Road and Seidel Road n Relocate Station 32 to Avalon Road and Hartzog Road
REAMS ROAD ROUNDABOUT A resident asked what county officials had been doing about Reams Road roundabout, noting citizens had asked about it at last year’s Horizon West Town Hall but gotten seemingly no results. Boyd said a simulation of that roundabout as one lane by blocking the inside lane — part of a tapering effect — would be in place in early June. Questions regarding the intersection of Reams Road with the Walt Disney World entrance at Center Drive and widening Reams Road also arose. Orange County Transportation Planning Manager Renzo Nastasi said a traffic signal at Center Drive was already a done deal and that Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ INVEST program would help fund some Reams Road projects. Boyd said widening to the west, near the Reams and Ficquette roads intersection, likely would require five to seven years to acquire funding and right-of-way. Nastasi also mentioned a Tiny Road expansion, which could be even further out.
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O.C. FIRE RESCUE FAST FACTS
Single-family homes: 55%
n 41 fire stations n Responded to 111,607 calls in FY2015 n 59,654 EMS transports in FY2015 n 1,189 employees n Fourth-largest fire department in Florida n Twenty-fifth busiest fire department in the nation
Apartments and condos: 22% Town houses: 23%
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PLAN SCHOOL SITES Bay Lake Elementary Site 27-H-W-4 (West Orange Relief High) Site 84 -E-W-4 (MetroWest Elementary Onsite Relief) Site 37-M-W-4 (Bridgewater Relief Middle) Site 85-E-W-4 (Summerlake Area Relief Elementary)
HORIZON WEST FIRE STATION RECOMMENDATIONS
PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN 2016 2017 2017 2019* 2020*
* Projects that commence after 2018 are always subject to change based on the District 10Year Capital Improvement Plan. This is an estimated timeline for those projects.
Based on increasing populations, residents asked Orange County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Carlos Torres whether OCSO would have a substation in Horizon West soon. Torres said the capacity of growth and feasibility had not yet warranted a separate substation. When asked how OCSO could cover schools with OCPS safe plans not due until October — after the school year starts — Torres said OCPS now has a police force. A representative said OCPS needed to collect updated data, often unavailable until after school begins.
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n Currently at about 24% build-out. n As of May 2016, close to 9,700 single-family units have been built, in addition to five apartment complexes. n As of May 2016, there are 4,600 vacant residential lots in the development process. n More than 20,000 people call Horizon West home. n Predominance of twoperson households, with most employed in leisure/ hospitality sector.
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Oakland seeks to enhance bike, pedestrian mobility Would you like to see more connections to the West Orange Trail and West Colonial Drive in Oakland? The town is working on a plan for that. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR OAKLAND Town officials
have an idea that would give cyclists, walkers and runners many more options when it comes to nonvehicular travel around the West Orange County town. Three weeks ago, staff submitted a grant application to MetroPlan Orlando in hopes of creating a detailed plan that would give residents and guests added access to the West Orange Trail, West Colonial Drive and other new pathways. MetroPlan is the transportation planning agency for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The proposal requests funds of $60,000, with the town providing $5,000. MPO is reviewing and prioritizing the applications this month, and then the list of requests goes to an advisory committee. The town will be notified in September whether it will receive all, some or none of the grant request. The money would be spent on forming a steering committee, holding community meetings to gather ideas and input, and analyzing traffic patterns and pedestrian numbers. “This is to take advantage of our own resources here and do the planning that we need here,” said Town Planner Jay Marder. “We have this fabulous West Orange Trail. That is our main street in many ways, and they want to capitalize on that. One of the best ways to do that is to develop your own bicycle-pedestrian mobility plan — all the ways we can get from here to there. Look for ways to tie our neighborhoods together. And once you have that plan … you can identify projects and go after those projects.” Ideas have been discussed recently, he said. “The idea is to bring all these loose ends and all these thoughts together into a real-life plan, which is planning something new,” Marder said. The town planner listed some possible projects: new connections to the trail, pedestrianand bicycle-friendly amenities and additional facilities for West Colonial Drive, connections to the south side of Colonial and enhancement with other westerly areas adjacent to Lake County and Clermont, connections with Killarney down Jones Road, a connection to Hull Island, an educational and historic trail connecting the black and white cemeteries, and a connector between Colonial and Oakland Avenue. After coming up with the projects, the town’s next step would be to apply for grants. “It’s a whole livability healthy sustainable way to go today,” Marder said. “Our community’s attracting hundreds of thousands of people who are riding that trail every year.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.
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Kindergartners share love, art
Amy Quesinberry Rhode
David Hall seemed to like his red ceramic tie, painted by kindergartner Gauge Allen. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A
Ninety kindergartners from Oakland Avenue Charter School participated in an outreach project May 13. They started their
morning by painting ceramic pieces — such as cars, flowers, animals and the word “love.” Some were deliberate with their strokes, while others painted with a determination to finish quickly.
The artwork was set out to dry in the warm sun, and then the students boarded a bus to Golden Pond Communities Assisted Living, in Winter Garden, to deliver their gifts. Each painted object was graciously accepted by the senior residents, and then the five classes sang songs and visited with the residents. After leaving the assistedliving facility, the children went to downtown Winter Garden to participate in a scavenger hunt before engaging in more community service. They passed out water to walkers and cyclists on the West Orange Trail and also picked up trash to help keep the neighborhood clean. The kindergarten teachers are Sara Lucas, Michele Murphy, Michale Brandt, Andrea Wanuck and Julia Ugartechea. At the beginning of the school year, the entire school identified a community outreach project or field trip.
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“In kindergarten, we spend a lot of time connecting to our community, and this was a really easy way for them to go out in the community and meet their neighbors and connect their place in the world with their neighbors,” Lucas said. “It’s really important for students at this age to discover ways they can give back to their community, and it was an easy way to make someone’s day and give back.” She said one student went to her with a concern. After one little girl gave her gift to a senior, the elderly woman said she was upset because her lunch partner couldn’t make it to the table that day. The child was feeling empathy for her new friend. “We’re going to continue this community outreach again next year,” Lucas said. “They’re making meaningful connections.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.
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now seeking a home itself. Apart from transitional housing, all Matthew’s Hope services had been based at West Orange Church of Christ in Winter Garden. But with that no longer an option, staff is looking elsewhere to centralize its services: medicine, dentistry, optometry, mental health, legal matters, identifications, Social Security, Veterans’ Affairs benefits, food stamps, cell phones, mail, showers, a hair salon, laundry, a pantry, a preschool, a playground, Harvest of Hope Garden, a greenhouse, classroom space and a cafeteria. “We’re optimistic; we expect that Matthew’s Hope will continue,” founder Scott Billue said. “It’s also fair to say that if we don’t find the proper location, Matthew’s Hope will have to cease serving, at least in this community.” That prospect would be devastating to those who rely on Matthew’s Hope. “Proximity is key: If we can
HOW LARGE IS MATTHEW’S HOPE’S REACH? In addition to 15 transition homes, Matthew’s Hope has channeled almost $1 million and more than 50,000 volunteer hours from the community into services for the chronically homeless and those struggling to stay afloat, Billue said. “People typically deal with just the chronic or just the down-and-out, lost-theirhome type,” he said. “We do it all … I say 100 people or so, because ... 60 to 75 (chronically homeless) we’ll see almost every week. There’s a lot more of them than that, but we are their last best hope on their basic needs being met. There’s no place else to go. The closest thing to our community is 11 miles away. … If we have to scale back services while we’re in transition, you’re risking something like people just not getting the basics.”
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keep things in close proximity, the easier it is for them to become self-sufficient,” he said. “By the time they graduate, many have a car and money in the bank, but you got to get them from A to B. In many jobs today, it’s just not possible without that … to get them to the point where they do become self-sufficient.” Otherwise, people in a rough patch would have to ride buses or bicycles or even walk a long way to ensure their needs are met, Billue said. This would make it harder for Matthew’s Hope to help them train for and then find new work with community partners, such as Skyline Janitorial, Florida Metal Craft and Lowe’s, he said. Although opportunities have arisen for Matthew’s Hope, staff member Barry Altland and Billue encourage anyone with ideas to speak up, because an entire community within the community depends on it. Ideally, the organization will find a home to house all of its facets in one location.
“It’d still be (in one place) in the future,” Altland said. “There are exciting opportunities out there. People are (asking), ‘How can we help?’ It’s a discerning process but has to be a rapid one. We feel like we need to have a transition plan by mid-June.” Altland said the successes of Matthew’s Hope are apparent within the community. “I’ve lived in Winter Garden now for 12 years, and something’s dawned on me,” he said. “I was a volunteer four-and-a-half years ago and now on staff. I used to notice homeless people in this area, and now I don’t ... and the only way I know they’re homeless is their connection to Matthew’s Hope. “But the reality is they blend into our community because they get clean clothes, a haircut, showers and health care available to them,” he said. “Their self-esteem is different because they know someone cares about them, and they look like another person riding a
bicycle down the street. The idea of ending homelessness is not a reality, but there’s an impact we’re seeing now. It’s the difference sixand-a-half years has made.” Billue agrees. “People in the community often call us when they see the homeless in need, especially from their perspective,” Billue said. “Mother with a baby sitting outside the Publix? They’ll call us. … Before Matthew’s Hope, clusters of homeless were all over West Orange County. … Now they know each other.” But always somebody will need the whole community’s service, which has always supported and driven the ministry, Altland said. “That’s why we’re filled with hope that people are going to continue to respond,” he said. “People in the community care.” To help, call (407) 905-9500. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.
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Oakland to unveil Winter Garden commissioners consider 107-home development improved website Winter Garden commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that, if passed, will rezone 126.94 acres near Marsh Road, paving the way for a new neighborhood. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN
City Commissioners approved May 12 the first reading of an ordinance to rezone a 126.94-acre property to allow for the development of 107 single-family lots. The property, also known as the Premer Property, is located at 16846, 17000 and 17166 Marsh Road. It was annexed into Winter Garden in 2013 and has not yet been zoned. The applicant, K. Hovnanian Homes/ Poulos & Bennett, seeks for the property to be rezoned to City Urban Village Planned Use Development, which is the zoning on the city’s future land-use map for the area. Should the ordinance pass, the land will be developed into 107 single-family homes, 39 of which are lakefront lots. The development also will include a park and 28.9 acres of open space. “We have worked hard with (city staff) and with members
of the community, and we think we’re bringing a nice community to your city,” said Heather Himes, representing K. Hovnanian Homes. The property was historically used for agriculture and contains orange groves and pines, with one abandoned building. The adjacent land to the north was formerly orange groves and has been approved for City Urban Village Planned Unit Development, to develop 139 single-family homes for the Waterside on Johns Lake Phase I subdivision. City Urban Village Planned Unit Developments are expected to create a series of walkable neighborhoods and integrated park and trail system, and develop a network of roads to support existing ones on Marsh Road. The ordinance’s second reading takes place May 26. DOWNTOWN PARKING
Commissioner Colin Sharman noted the city’s efforts to pro-
“We have worked hard with (city staff) and with members of the community, and we think we’re bringing a nice community to your city.” — Heather Himes
The new site will offer more information, will be easier to navigate and will be more interactive AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR OAKLAND Oakland
vide alternative parking during parking garage construction in downtown are successful. He said he visited downtown on a Friday evening without any large events taking place and was able to pull right in to a parking space. The city created 350 alternative parking spots. It is still operating a free valet service on weekends during garage construction, but few people have taken advantage of the service. “On Friday night, we get about 20 cars,” said City Manager Mike Bollhoefer. “For some reason, on Saturday night, it drops to five or less. On Sunday, we have the matinee for the theater. So it’s not really been used that much. If we didn’t have the theater shows, we’d get rid of it because we couldn’t justify it. But as you know we created 350 temporary spots, so that’s a lot of parking.” Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.
residents will be able to pay their water bills online, sign up for event notifications, have access to a community calendar and more when the town’s new website is launched this summer. The Town Commission learned the details May 10 during an interactive presentation. This new website will be more user-friendly and allow residents and guests more options, such as a list of frequently asked questions, links to the Oakland Nature Preserve and Oakland Avenue Charter School, copies of all meeting agendas and minutes and a way to pay bills online. Residents can click the “Notify Me” button to be alerted about specific events or the “How do I…?” button for assistance in navigating the page. The launch of the new website is expected in late July. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.
IN OTHER NEWS n Thirteen-year-old Luke Rosser, of Oakland, spoke to Oakland commissioners about his desire to see a pump track added to the town so teenagers have a place to be active. A pump track is a small looping trail of dirt berms and smooth dirt mounds for bicycling. Rosser, a Type 1 diabetic, is passionate about exercise and said teens need a safe place for this activity. The commission agreed this is a good idea and will pursue options. n The commission proclaimed May 15-21 National Public Works Week and presented a framed poster to Public Works Director Mike Parker. Water customers can stop by Oakland Town Hall through May 21 to pick up a free shower head. n Elected officials passed the first reading of an ordinance that amends Oakland’s regulations on small landscape irrigation use. n Commissioners approved the final plat for the first phase of the Oakland Trails subdivision, a 305-family community of bungalows and homes on 108 acres north and west of the intersection of West Colonial Drive and Deer Island Road.
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you’re also going to meet Barley. The dog watches closely as Andi walks into the room, and if she comes close enough, he will give Andi a big kiss. Barley is Andi’s service dog. At first, Maureen hesitated to get a service dog, but after a friend who worked at Canine Companions encouraged her, she toured the facility and decided it made sense for the family. Barley is a companion for Andi. She notices that Barley misses her while she is at school, and he sleeps by her side at night. Barley and Andi’s friendship has even been documented on a national level. During Kleenex’s “Kleenex Cares” campaign, the company filmed Andi and Barley as part of a commercial. Maureen was happy to use the opportunity to spread awareness of people with disabilities. Andi attends school at Thornebrooke Elementary, which she enjoys. She goes by the nickname Awesome Andi and takes swim lessons and is preparing to participate in the Special Olympics.
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What are three hallmarks of your campaign? Olszewski: Transparency, an expedited business development system and getting Horizon West Sportsplex up. Jain: Fairness to the community and citizens with equal treatment, safety and education. VanderLey: Get schools on the ground faster, meet infrastructure needs with roads and traffic. How do you envision growth in Horizon West, and what is the county’s role in providing infrastructure to accommodate that specific growth? VanderLey: We’re blessed that we have the economic engine in Florida and District 1. We’ve got Disney and SeaWorld and Universal right here … but we also need to be mindful of diversifying the economy. … We have two working studios in the district. There’s no reason we can’t encourage some clean, high-tech jobs out here with CGI, supporting a new industry or something along those lines.
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Olszewski: I’m very excited about Horizon West — there’s a lot of exciting opportunities for us there — but ... I hear about urban sprawl, the roads not intended for the developments already there. We need to have more strategic and smart growth when we’re looking at Horizon West. … We have our strong agricultural roots. I think we can have more agro-business and agro-technology companies coming in Horizon West, but it has to be smart, planned growth. Jain: Growth is very important. But it cannot be done at the expense of the citizens. Are we taking care of the citizens, or are we taking care of the companies? I know big companies will not like me, because I’m not going to get a contribution from them and do their work for them. Five years from now, what do you anticipate as key areas of concern for sustainability, prosperity and growth? Jain: The most important thing I consider is safety. Safety is going down: Police calls take half-anhour; ambulance calls, half-an-
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes and put on your orange and blue for the Warriors at West Orange High’s second annual Warrior Band 5K Dash Saturday. This year’s 5K has more than 200 runners, walkers and “ghost runners” participating, and all of it acts as a fundraiser for West Orange’s band. Ghost runners are those who do not wish to run but who have paid a registration fee to help the program. This year, the band is also offering “virtual runners,” who may live too far to participate but who still wish to donate to the program. Virtual runners pay the registration fee and go running in their own neighborhood. Participants will begin their journey on the school’s track, wind through two of the neighborhoods close to the school and come full circle to end on the track. The band is always looking for new fundraising ideas, and the 5K suggestion came a couple of years ago, when one of the band’s directors — who is an avid runner — brought it to the table. Band parents loved it, and the program has gotten many sponsors in the community both times. Fundraisers like this one support more than 330 students who are
involved in the band program and proceeds go toward the purchase of new instruments, uniform and equipment maintenance, transportation and everything that goes into allowing the band to perform at football games and travel to competitions. Last year, the program received more than $8,000 in sponsorships, along with the proceeds received from the race. Each registration prior to May 12 this year cost $30 and included a T-shirt. On race day, registration will cost $20, but participants will not receive a shirt. Ann Feivou, West Orange Band Booster president, said that one of the most unique aspects of the dash is that incentives are offered to the band students in order to try to register more runners and garner participation and school spirit. “If we sign up more than 300 people to run, they will reveal the football show for next year at our banquet rather than making students wait until the fall,” Feivou said of some of the incentives. “Students can register in teams and compete against (band) sections. The sections with the most runners will be able to ride on the charter bus to one of our competitions next year.” Runners can pick up their T-shirts and packets the day of the
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Dog’s legacy lives on Sydney, a 10-year-old border collie and therapy dog, lost her battle to leukemia May 11. Please join us for a special Memorial Day Event in honor and celebration of those who have proudly served our country.
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an), Nancy Meyer (husband Richard) and Sandra Surwilo (husband Richard); grandchildren, Wendy McNamara, Melody Meyer, Kyle Surwilo (wife Amber), Kate McKay (husband Brett) and Suzanne Davis (husband Ryan); and greatgrandchildren Gus McKay, Olive McKay and Clark Davis. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund at the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Orlando, Florida 32819. HELEN LINTON-CARROLL, 64, of Oakland, died Thursday, May 12, 2016. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka.
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HURRICANE SAFETY -
BEFORE THE STORM WATER HEATERS/ POOL AND SPA HEATERS
RANGE
Gas ranges with pilot lights require no additional care. Continue to cook as usual. When the electricity is off, surface top burners with electric ignition can be easily lit. Simply: • Light match (preferably a wooden match) • Hold match next to the top burner cap • Then turn the control knob to the “light” or “high” setting. The burner will light and you can adjust the flame. Most ovens and broilers on ranges with electric ignition cannot be used when the power is off.
OUTDOOR GRILL
A portable grill should either be moved inside or securely tied down outside. A grill with a patio base should either be bolted down or disconnected and brought inside. A grill with a permanent post is usually secure and does not need any additional tie down. The lid of any gas grill remaining outside should be securely tied closed to prevent it from snapping open.
DRYER
Most dryers have a safety valve which automatically shut off the flow of gas. In addition, your gas dryer needs electricity to operate.
IF ASKED TO EVACUATE:
Leave the gas on. Turning off the gas could result in unnecessary delays in restoring your service. It is not necessary to turn off the gas at your meter or, if you use propane, at your tank. Should Lake Apopka Natural Gas deem it necessary to turn off the service, Company representatives will inform you. By leaving the gas on, you will be able to cook and, as long as there is a reliable supply of water, you will have hot water. Leaving gas on also helps you avoid reconnection fees.
AFTER THE STORM Clean-up efforts after previous hurricanes show that more gas lines are broken during clean-up than during the actual storm. Before removing fallen trees, call for a FREE utility line location by Dialing 8-1-1.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not do anything to cause a spark (i.e., using a garage door opener, portable phone, etc.). Immediately evacuate the premises and call Lake Apopka Natural Gas District’s 24/7 emergency number at 800.542.3344 or 9-1-1. It is important to call from a telephone away from the building where you smell gas. In the case of a gas leak, our first responsibility is to make sure the area is safe. Service will be restored as soon as possible. All District personnel carry identification and will, upon request, show their identification before entering your home.
IF FLOODING OCCURS:
If your home or business was flooded and gas appliances were underwater, do not attempt to operate the appliances. Water can cause damage to the internal safety mechanism and create a hazardous condition. Call Lake Apopka Natural Gas or a qualified appliance contractor for a safety inspection and to relight the pilot lights on your appliances. Check yard for loose items. Move and secure items not firmly installed before the storm arrives. This includes grills, patio furniture, swings, pool equipment and supplies, even water hose reels. Items such as these can be blown around by hurricane winds causing unnecessary damage to your home, propane tank or gas meter.
Piece-of-Mind,
during Hurricane Season. With a natural gas generator, you can continue to cook, use hot water & enjoy other basic comforts, long after the power goes out. Natural gas is delivered through underground pipelines right to your home, providing almost 100% reliable service. Natural gas provides greater peace-of-mind before & long after the storm.
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When hurricane season is upon us, we as Floridians, should be familiar with gas safety. When a hurricane threatens, leave the gas on unless notified by us. Because most gas facilities are located underground, rarely does a hurricane threaten your service.
Most water, pool and spa heaters have a safety valve which will automatically shut off the flow of gas if the pilot light goes out. Tankless water heaters need a UPS backup device, connection to a 120V standby generator or a 12V inverter.
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RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
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o Battery powered radio and a NOAA Weather radio
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Antigua Guadeloupe Dominica Martinique St. Lucia Barbados
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o Rain gear
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FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Health & Wellness Expo You are invited to a FREE community Health and Wellness Expo.
Fun for the Entire Family! Special Guests & Celebrity Appearances! • Mayor’s Cooking Challenge at 11:00am • FREE Health Screenings • FREE Prizes and Giveaways Hourly • FREE Exciting Healthy Activities Including: Cooking and Fitness Demonstrations
• Great Vendors
Including: Orlando City Soccer, Winter Garden Squeeze and Seed2Source Farm Stand
• Food Trucks for lunch • DJ, Entertainment & More!
Saturday, May 21 10am - 4pm At...
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Eat, Work, Play, & Stay Healthy West Orange!
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Attention Students (K - 12 Grade) Win... for your school! Writing Contest - 500 Word Limit
How Does Your School Inspire Students to be Healthy? Submit Online to contest@orangeobserver.com • 1st Place School Win $300 2nd Place School Win $200
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A 90 Second Video Commercial on how your school is helping West Orange become the Healthiest Community in the Nation! Submit Online to contest@orangeobserver.com 1st Place School Win $1000, 2nd Place School Win $500 For questions contact 407-656-2121. Deadline to submit Thursday, May 12th by 5 pm to contest@orangeobserver.com Winners will be announced at the Healthy West Orange Expo on May 21st at West Orange High School.
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Mayor’s Celebrity Chef
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Which Mayor has the HEALTHIEST recipe? West Orange Mayors will be paired up with area chefs to create Healthy Menu Options. The Challenge will begin at 11am and the Mayor and Chef will have only 1 hour to create their Healthy Option. The Healthy Option will then be judged by Gary Appelsies, Director of Healthy Eating for Central Florida YMCA. The winning team will be awarded with the Healthy West Orange Cooking Challenge Trophy and most importantly…BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Walk at West Orange High School
Attention Little League Teams!!!
Come out and show support for your favorite charity. Donate $1.00, name your charity of choice and walk a mile to show your support. The charity with the most people walking for their cause will be the recipient of the donations raised. So lace up those walking shoes and donate that dollar. Our goal is to have 1,000 walking to equal a $1000 donation.
Stop by West Orange High School Saturday, May 21st and VOTE for YOUR Little League. The league with the most votes can win $500.00 to be used for equipment, field improvement etc. Visit Winter Garden Squeeze booth vote, take a practice swing in the batting cage, talk with some of the Squeeze team, and win prizes!
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QUICK HITS THURSDAY, MAY 19
“THE UNAVAILABLE MAN MAGNET” 9 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. “The Unavailable Man Magnet,” a new play by Winter Garden resident Amanda Scheirer, is debuting at the 2016 Orlando International Fringe Festival. The play features an author whose stories explore selfconfidence, love and sex all against the backdrop of the Orlando entertainment industry. Recommended for mature audiences. Other showings May 24, 26 and 28. Purchase tickets at orlandofringe.ticketleap. com/the-unavailable-manmagnet.
SATURDAY, MAY 21
JUST A SIP! 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Bring a few friends and your favorite beverage and complete an acrylic painting in just one evening. $35; all supplies included. (407) 909-1869.
RAISIN CAKE ORCHESTRA 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Pilars Martini, 146 W. Plant St., Suite 120, Winter Garden. Grab a drink and enjoy the Raisin Cake Orchestra, which specializes in Dixieland- and Prohibitionera jazz, along with some contemporary surprises. (407) 369-8900.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
PAINTING AND MELTS 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at ScribbleSpace, 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Suite 1080, Windermere. Come paint your own custom wine glass with the girls while enjoying wine and gourmet grilled cheese from 33 & Melt. The $34 cost includes your wine glass to paint as well as art supplies, instruction, dinner from 33 & Melt and sangria. Cost is $34; pay online to reserve your spot at paypal. me/ScribbleSpace.
RAVE OF THE WEEK
JESSICA BELASKY Rave! I run a local in-home daycare, and this week was “Police Week.” Officer Scott, with the Ocoee Police Department, was so awesome and patient with my 2- and 3-year-olds. We had so much fun meeting her and getting small goodies! #BlueLivesMatter!
SPIRITUALITY IN THE SOUND
ARTS + CULTURE WHAT IS THE SITAR? Like the guitar, the sitar is a fretted instrument. It has seven main strings and below are extra strings to have it more of a ringing sound. The base of the instrument is made from a gourd. WHAT IS THE TABLA? The tabla is a pair of hand drums. The treble side is made of wood, and the bass side is made of metal. The top of the drums are covered in animal skin. INTERESTED IN LESSONS? The family teaches people who are interested in learning, from those with a background from India to musicians eager to learn a new instrument. If interested, contact Surabhi Adesh at (321) 695-8207 or orlandositarplayer@ hotmail.com.
Photos by Jennifer Nesslar
Clockwise from top: Surabhi Adesh plays the sitar; Pratyush Goberdhan plays violin using Indian musical techniques; and Sankalp Goberdhan plays the tabla.
Surabhi Adesh, who was born in India, is eager to share musical techniques and her culture with eager learners. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER
played … the birds in the back
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time. That was really cool for me.
birds responded to her music.
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Indian music a family affair CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17A
For nearly her entire life, Adesh has played the sitar, a plucked stringed instrument used in music from India, as well as a variety of other instruments, though the sitar and her vocal abilities are her focus. She and her sons, Sankalp and Pratyush Goberdhan, regularly perform locally as well as globally. Sankalp and Pratyush perform together as the Goberdhan Brothers, and when performing with Adesh, they go under the name Surabhi and Sons. “For me, music is my way of devotion,” Adesh said. “It is entirely spiritual for me. Understanding the effects of sound, and our music is so rich. Our predecessors have created melodies that approach every emotion. Just developing that is my path to spirituality.” BEGINNINGS
Adesh was born in India, but when she was very young, her family left for the Caribbean. Her father, Hari Shanker Adesh, was working with the Indian Consulate to promote the culture and values to people from India living in the Caribbean. While there, he
found those he interacted with had a true passion for the culture, so he created an institute to give the people a well-rounded and comprehensive knowledge of the culture. Adesh grew up around the institute, Bharatiya Vidya Sansthhaan, meaning the Institute of Indian Knowledge. After being exposed to it, she wanted to learn herself. Her father emphasized having a complete knowledge, so she learned about a variety of instruments but specialized in sitar and vocal. The institute teaches a systematic teaching, starting from beginners all the way to what would be equivalent to a master’s degree. The family started a second institute in Toronto before moving to the Central Florida area. They are now Ocoee residents. A FAMILY AFFAIR
Adesh’s husband, Ravi Goberdhan, acts as the manager for the family, which teaches music lessons as well as performs together. Although the family continues to emphasize being well rounded, they all specialize in an instrument. Pratyush plays the violin and employs Indian musical tech-
niques while playing. Sankalp plays the tabla, hand drums often used in Hindustani music. They’ve played in historical buildings in St. Augustine, at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples and at the University of Central Florida, where Pratyush and Sankalp attend. They currently are working with Walt Disney World on a “The Jungle Book”-themed show. However, they hold fast to their legacy as educators, and are eager to teach their craft to those who are willing to learn. They want to teach those genuinely interested rather than children who are pushed by their parents to take lessons. Some of their favorite experiences have come from working with people with intellectual disabilities at RAPID Programs in Winter Springs, where they taught Indian rhythms in cooperation with the Asian Cultural Association. “Over time, we noticed that musical improvements also correlated to their social interactions outside of music class,” Sankalp said. “They were better at maintaining eye contact, following directions.” Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.
“For me, music is my way of devotion. It is entirely spiritual for me. Understanding the effects of sound, and our music is so rich. Our predecessors have created melodies that approach every emotion. Just developing that is my path to spirituality.” — Surabhi Adesh
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Living life in peace COMMUNITY EDITOR
You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will be as one. When John Lennon first sang those lyrics in 1971, he couldn’t have known that Jim Hukill would use them as inspiration in 2016 with his organization that helps break down the walls of isolation with which people with disabilities sometimes live. Or that a Canadian John Lennon impersonator would be performing in a fundraising concert to benefit Lift Disability Network, founded in 2006 by Hukill, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. The concert is Saturday, May 21, at The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe, in Windermere, and Carm Castiglione is performing his tribute to John Lennon with his project, Imagine John,
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which shares the music of the Beatles and Lennon’s solo years. Castiglione, a music teacher who lives in the Toronto area, looks and sounds the part as he dons an iconic Lennon outfit and belts out tunes such as “Imagine,” “Watching the Wheels,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.” He said he was influenced by different genres of music growing up: classical, ethnic, jazz, blues and rock’n’roll. “I’ve been told that I look like John Lennon ever since I was a young teenager,” Castiglione said. “People used to always tell me that I should join a Beatles tribute band. It wasn’t until the past five years that I have given it some serious thought since I have been involved in the tribute world, covering artists such as the Bee Gees and Led Zeppelin and playing with some talented musicians and touring all over North America. “I just feel that now is the right time to do it,” he said. “I feel that all my musical endeavors throughout the past three decades have prepared me and have culminated to this point.” One of the attendees who will be enjoying the concert is Lina Miller, a Windermere resident and the performer’s cousin. “He is incredibly gifted and absolutely amazing,” she said. “He has a musical talent and passion that is captivating.”
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IF YOU GO IMAGINE JOHN WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 21 WHERE: On the lawn of The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe, 6300 Jack Nicklaus Parkway, Windermere DETAILS: The concert is a benefit for Lift Disability Network. TICKETS: Available at the door or online at liftdisability. net/imagine-john. General admission is $40 for a picnicstyle concert. Guests should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be sold. VIP admission is $150. Includes general admission plus a Meet the Band reception following the concert. Limited to the first 100 guests.
Carm Castiglione is bringing his John Lennon tribute band Imagine John to Windermere to help raise funds for a permanent facility for Lift Disability Network. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE
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Carm Castiglione will perform as John Lennon at Saturday’s benefit concert.
Miller put Castiglione and Hukill in touch with one another after volunteering with Lift Disability Network. “The first time I interacted with Lift Disability Network was at Breakaway Camp and was moved at the overwhelming drive of their organization to uplift others and show that everything starts from within, that promoting the value of purpose in people can sig-
nificantly change the outcome of someone’s life,” Miller said. “You can’t give something away that you yourself don’t have. They truly have love, and they do an incredible job at giving that to those around them.” Saturday’s benefit is important for several reasons, Hukill said. “We want to be seen as an organization that cares about our community and does communi-
ty-focused events,” he said. “But it also shows that we’re a community that cares very much about the people we serve, and that’s the families and the individuals who live with disability every day. “If we can get that message to the broader community, then we are playing a very important piece,” he said. “And finally, we have goals and aspirations to build an ongoing presence and have a home in West Orange County, so this concert is one of the beginning stages of us being able to accomplish that.” Lift Disability Network currently operates out of the home of Jim and Rhonette Hukill. A permanent home would allow the nonprofit to broaden its activities in West Orange County. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.
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1949 was turning out to be a very good year for the Lakeview High School football team. On the eve of this contest against Ocoee, the Red Devils boasted a sterling record of two losses — followed by seven wins. Coach Jim Mobley and Assistant Coach Ted Wiedenbeck definitely knew how to keep their players focused on the goalposts. Incidentally, the Winter Garden team bested the Ocoee Cardinals 25-7 in this game.
Irving Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Walker, has returned from overseas service. He left Calcutta Feb. 1 and arrived in the States April 1. He is happy to be home again after four years without seeing the folks.
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The Jaycees Fish-a-thon, at a pond on South Lakeview Avenue, Winter Garden, was a big success. Among the winners were Skate Clenney, 6, who won a rod and reel for catching the most fish, and Pat McClung, 7, for the biggest fish, in the 5-7 age group. In the 8-10 group, Robert Hall won the rod and reel and Kurt Van Deventer caught the largest fish. In the 11-13 group, Debby Traywick and Leonard Allen were the winners. Ray Ussery, Ed Bekemeyer and Frank Dudley donated prizes.
West Orange Memorial Hospital has announced plans for a major expansion to include 58 additional beds and the enlargement and improvement of key facilities, nearly doubling the investment already made in the hospital. Winter Garden Postmaster Fred Bekemeyer has announced that new postal rates
Atkinson’s Apothecary in the West Orange Shopping Center closed its doors for the last time in August 1981. Bill Atkinson said in the Aug. 13, 1981, issue of The Times that he and his wife, Dixie, decided not to renew their expiring lease. They owned the drugstore for six years. Prior to that, he was the pharmacist at Webb’s Drug Store in the same shopping center for nearly five years and at Tibbal’s Drugs on Plant Street for 12 years. All prescription files and patient records were transferred to Eckerd’s Drugs in the Tri-City Shopping Center. Bill Atkinson also went to work at Eckerd and continued to see his regular customers.
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The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its new History Research and Education Center.
will go into effect May 16, raising stamps from six cents to eight cents per ounce. Airmail will be raised from 10 to 11 cents. Postcards will be raised from five to six cents.
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Some unusually young faces showed up for work at The
West Orange Times office during “Bring Your Daughter to Work Day”: Carla Swickerath, 23; Susan Dressel, high school sophomore; Erin Bailey, kindergartner; and Allison Couch, 3-and-a-half months. Despite the additional “help,” the newspaper still managed to make deadline. The Star-Lite Drive In movie
theater on East Plant Street in Winter Garden shut down its projector after 48 years. Thelbert Peavey was the manager for more than 33 years, and many locals called it Peavey’s Passion Pit. A 7-Eleven now operates in the former theater’s spot.
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Foundation Academy junior Noah Johnson threw a 53-1 in shot put at the state meet May 6 — a throw good enough to earn second place. Page 22A
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The Ocoee Cardinals went undefeated and won the eighth-grade championship for the CFYFL Spring Season. Ocoee finished 7-0 this spring.
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West Orange water polo seniors Dorothy Dennis, Jonathan Nadeau and Terrence Woods were awarded the Bill Marshall Memorial Scholarship by original recipient Mark Weeks (above left).
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The West Orange Warriors will face Stoneman Douglas (Parkland) at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, in Fort Myers.
A 3-0 regional championship win against University High May 10 in DeLand has the tradition-rich West Orange baseball team in the FHSAA Final Four for the first time in program history.
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Orange High School over the years. Several great players — who have gone on to play Division I college baseball, minor-league ball and even Major League Baseball — have donned the Warriors’ blue-andorange uniforms. Photos by Steven Ryzewski
The Warriors reached the FHSAA Final Four for the first time in program history with a 3-0 win over University High May 10.
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Since joining the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Aubrey Muench has demonstrated her leadership on the field at CFCA and through volunteering with FCA. STAFF WRITER WEST ORANGE
As a high-school senior, Aubrey Muench is busy. The homeschooled student plays volleyball, basketball and softball through Central Florida
Christian Academy. She volunteers with the preteen ministry at Church at the Cross and leads worship in the youth group there. She plays travel softball. Jennifer Nesslar
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Congratulations to the Ocoee Little League Junior Braves and the Winter Garden Little League Minor Royals for going undefeated in the regular season. The Braves (ages 13-14) went 15-0 in interleague play, and the Royals (age 10) went 15-0-1.
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Foundation Academy’s Isabel Griffiths will swim collegiately for Berry College.
Ocoee High alumni game to raise funds
CFCA athlete earns FCA’s leadership award JENNIFER NESSLAR
Two softball alumni were recognized at the college level. Ocoee High alumna Mary Warren, a designated player for Alabama-Birmingham, was named to the Conference USA First Team. Cassady Brewer, who played a portion of her prep career at West Orange, was named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year and to the All-Conference First Team and All-Conference Rookie Team.
Aubrey Muench plays travel softball in addition to softball at CFCA.
The Ocoee High School gym will host an alumni basketball game, threepoint contest and slam dunk contest Saturday, May 21, as part of the The B.O.B. Memorial Classic. The event raises money for the Bob Deronvil Memorial Scholarship, which honors the memory of former Ocoee High basketball player Bob Deronvil. Admission is $5, and the doors open for the event at 5 p.m.
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Noah Johnson Foundation Academy junior Noah Johnson placed second in the state in Class 1A in boys shot put May 6 with a record of 53-1, having added two feet to record his new personal best.
Tell me what was going through your mind when you stepped up and got ready to throw at the state meet. You’d think it would be something deep and profound, like it had to be perfect, but really it’s just “Don’t mess up, don’t screw it up.” I just kind of zone out. I was completely zoned out. What do you enjoy most about shot put? It’s fun, and if you lose, it’s not someone else’s fault. No one else can lose it for you; you either do what you’re supposed to do or you don’t, and that’s it. What part of it challenges you the most? Probably getting the form right, because it takes a while and you have to keep doing it and you don’t feel like you’re getting anywhere. And all of a sudden, one day, it just sort of clicks. Then it’s like an extra three or four feet on your throw, and then you do it over and over again.
glad to do it for (head coach Jesse) Marlo and everybody on this team.” Although Baum and Beavin were strong on the mound, the Warriors took a while to truly get going at the plate against University ace Logan Allen. After stranding four runners in the first four innings, including three in scoring position, West Orange finally broke through in a wild fifth inning. Kole Enright had reached on a fielder’s choice, and Bobby Head drew a walk that sparked the ire of the University dugout, setting up Chris Seise, who singled in the go-ahead pair of runs to start the scoring. “The first two at-bats, I was struggling ... my goal was just to put the ball in play and hopefully it would find a hole — and that’s what it did,” Seise said. “We hit all year. We knew we could hit (Allen) — no one is un-hittable.” In the aftermath of the hit by Seise that scored the two crucial runs, Allen reacted in such a way that the home plate umpire ejected the Titans ace. That decision prompted a heated discussion between University manager Frank Martello and the umpire, resulting in Martello’s ejection, as well. Michael Harkcom came on in relief for University and surrendered a run in the top of the seventh as West Orange’s pinch-hitter extraordinaire, Gerry Brown, doubled in Justin Holmes, who was pinch-running for Matt Coello. “We kept on going at it until balls started falling for us,” Marlo said. The Warriors’ first trip to the state tournament is a particularly exciting achievement for Marlo, who is in his 12th season as the program’s head coach. “I can honestly say I’ve never had a team, from top-to-bottom, that grinds as hard as these guys,” Marlo said.
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Before this season, though, none of those teams or players had been able to get the tradition-rich program over the hump of making it past the regional playoffs and into the FHSAA Final Four. That all changed at Stetson University’s Melching Field May 10 in DeLand in the FHSAA Class 9A, Region 1 Championship. There, the Warriors (27-2) rode the arms of Tyler Baum and Cole Beavin to a 3-0 victory against host University (Orange City) — and into the state tournament for the first time. The win gave West Orange its first regional title and advanced the Warriors to play in a state semifinal May 20: West Orange will take on Parkland’s Douglas High at 10 a.m. at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers. Baum got the win for the Warriors, allowing just three hits over five innings while striking out 10. Beavin came on for the two-inning save, earning all six outs by way of strikeout in front of a crowd of roughly 1,500. For Baum, a senior, the significance of the achievement was not lost in the postgame celebration. “We came into West Orange as a freshman class and knew that we wanted to get something done,” Baum said. “It took until our senior year, but we’re
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What are your plans for after high school? I’m going to try to get a shot put scholarship to an engineering school. … I’m looking into Rensselaer, Georgia Tech, Cornell and Cal Berkeley. Do you have a favorite quote or song lyric? My favorite quote is something I found on the Internet. It’s “The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me.” I thought it was inspirational. People can tell you that you can’t do something, but unless they’re actually going to try to stop you, it does not matter. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Probably somewhere in Africa, because in school, you never really learn anything about it. What’s your least favorite chore? Washing the dishes, purely because I know that if I don’t do it first, of all it it’s not going to get done, and second, if someone else does it, we’re probably all going to get dysentery. It’s either the dishwasher or me!
IF YOU GO WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, May 20 vs. Stoneman Douglas (Parkland); championship 4:05 p.m. Saturday, May 21 WHERE: jetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway S. Drive, Fort Myers COST: $9 admission, $10 parking ($50 for fan buses) WATCH: Bright House Sports Network (championship only) WEBCAST: NFHS Network (semifinal only)
What is your dream meal? Ramen with eggs, bacon and cheese. That, or cookie cake.
Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.
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Lions shake rust off Foundation Academy beat Seffner Christian 48-14 May 13 at Walker Field and will focus on improving play at the line before the regular season. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN
A slow start displeased Foundation Academy head coach Brad Lord in the Lions’ spring game May 13 at Walker Field. But then the Lions quickly racked up 28 points in the second quarter en route to a 48-14 victory over Seffner Christian, led by 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns for senior Jaquane Patterson. Senior Lester Axson had an interception return for a touchdown in that momentous second quarter, in which Foundation scored four times in roughly six minutes. “We’re a very explosive team,” Lord said. “We were experimenting with a lot of underclassmen in different positions. … We got a lot of depth.” That goes especially for a team at such a small school, but Lord wants his players to prepare as if they have to face formidable foes such as West Orange and The First Academy each week. Despite graduating collegebound stars such as running back Gabe Walker and quarterback Jacob Murphy, Lord has confidence in a stable of running backs and two quarterbacks – sophomore Elijah Stimmell and senior Corey Rahman. “Right now, we’re a two-quarterback team,” Lord said. “Stimmell threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and Corey Rah-
Coach Brad Lord said he was happy with his linemen’s performance but must see improvement. Right: Running back Jaquane Patterson is a key piece of the offense. Photos by Zak Kerr
man ... he looked beautiful on all the options. … When you have a lot of playmakers, it’s hard for a defensive coordinator to defend.” As for defense, young defensive ends particularly impressed Lord with their pass rush. “It was our first game since the regional finals last year, and we knocked off the cobwebs,” he said. “But we got what we wanted
out of it and the spring. We got healthy, a huge plus. ... But we got a lot of work to do this summer.” That starts with the offensive line and linebackers, with whom Lord said he was pleased but will have to improve to get the team to its ultimate goal of a state title. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.
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She’s also an active member of the local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where she regularly serves. Recently, she was honored for her dedication: FCA awarded her the Central Florida Student Leadership Award. It is a large honor, considering the Central Florida FCA spans across seven counties. “Aubrey was a very easy nominee because she understands her platform as an athlete is a platform where she can serve and reach others,” said Gloria Solis, FCA Orange County area representative. “As a basketball player, she went with me to help out in a special-needs basketball tournament. She gets the idea that as an athlete she has influence.” Muench was surprised when she found out about the award. “I was a little dumbfounded, honestly,” she said. “I didn’t think it was a huge award, and as I started talking to my parents, I thought, ‘This is a really big award.’ It was through almost all of Orlando.” Muench has only been involved in FCA for about a year. The Ocoee resident was invited to an FCA allnighter by a friend, which stirred her on to get involved with the organization. At FCA, Muench often participates in serving at Special Olympics event. The track-and-field competition was one of her favorites. “I have a heart for kids with special needs,” she said. “For track and field, we got to time them, and some of those kids are so fast.”
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Since her eighth-grade year, she has played sports at CFCA, and through her time there, she learned to be a leader. Getting involved with FCA just further emphasized her leadership skills, teaching her how to better represent Christ and FCA on the field and court. “It made me realize that younger kids look up to you in ways you wouldn’t even imagine,” Muench said. “In sports here at CFCA, we have a lot of young kids. At first I didn’t like it, because I thought, ‘They’re newbies; they don’t know what they’re doing.’ But it gave me open eyes, and I thought, ‘You know what? I was them, and I sat the bench.’ It showed me that it was a leading opportunity to show them that, even though you’re sitting the bench right now, you will get there.” As a graduating senior, Muench is interested in playing collegiate sports but wants to make sure she can keep her grades up first. She plans to start her higher education at Lake-Sumter State College. A basketball coach in Missouri promised to wait for Muench if she did well in college and felt confident to juggle college and sports. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.
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“Interior design is an art, and art is a key component of interior design,” Fanelli said. Fanelli has been an interior designer in Central Florida for 25 years and is licensed by the State Board of Architecture and Interior Design. She is a member of the American Society of Interior designers and a licensed realtor. The seasoned interior designer has background in a multitude of industries that use interior design strategies, including hospitality, residential and commercial interior design with projects such as model homes, hotels, yachts, spas and restaurants. “The love of art is what sparked my interest in interior design,” she said. “It was a good avenue to go into that ended up being a very lucrative career for me. Art plays
a huge role in interior spaces — it sets the mood, the colors and the atmosphere.” SHOP AROUND THE CORNER
After working at Disney as an Imagineer and at Berkshire Hathaway, among others, Fanelli’s love for art and interior design in turn sparked her interest in opening her own shop. With a small, cottage-like atmosphere, she uses brightly colored artwork and knickknacks to bring color and light into it and to contrast against the neutral-colored furnishings. Painting is another love of hers, and some of her pieces are on display. In her shop, customers will find a range of decorations and unique centerpieces. A large turquoise vase sits as a centerpiece on the front table, surrounded by kitchen utensils and dishes embla-
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zoned with clever sayings, such as a fondue dish that says “Just in queso.” Along one wall is a collection of dish towels, also embroidered with witty phrases that make people laugh. In the back of the cottage is a small kitchen area and a wall covered in wooden canvases, white-washed with a dry paintbrush for that rustic look. One canvas reads, “We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there, too,” a quote by Martz. Another is a tribute to John Lennon, reading, “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” PERSONAL TOUCH
Clients who might not be as familiar with interior design are always encouraged to come to her for help. They describe their goals and vision for the space they are working on, and Fanelli instructs them to begin by telling her things they are interested in and what they love. “I listen to what’s important in my clients’ lives, and if there’s a particular piece of art or furniture they can’t part with, I will include those items in the space and accentuate the things that will work in a space,” she said. “If it’s a piece of art, I’ll build a room around it. I can (even) go from construction documents and houses that aren’t built yet and help design spaces that will fit the furniture, design-reflected ceiling plans (and more).” Some suggestions Fanelli has for those looking to personalize their living spaces include choosing a color palette for the home
BRIGHT IDEAS Here are a few simple tips to make spaces seem larger and brighter. n Add color. “Bring in something colorful, maybe a colorful piece of art that will make the room pop,” Fanelli said. n Hang mirrors. They will help reflect light and color. n Paint walls with lighter, brighter colors. Darker colors make spaces seem smaller. n Minimize clutter. The less clutter in a room, the better. n Set out large rugs. These add the illusion of more floor space.
that looks good on you, much like choosing clothes based on colors that work for you. And with this busy, fast-paced life Americans live — between working and raising families — she encourages clients to make their home a relaxing space by bringing nature indoors. In fact, some of the top design trends she has seen with clients currently includes minimalist themes and colors, natureinspired earth tones and pieces, rustic and country-chic, clean lines and simplistic designs. No matter the theme, though, Fanelli said the No. 1 thing that is most important in designing a home is creating something that is comfortable and relaxing. “I love putting it all together and making people happy,” she said. “(The best part is) creating spaces that my clients love, feel comfortable in and are happy in.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.
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Former Meritage Model Home, Energy Starrated, loaded with upgrades & homeowner added more. No neighbors front or back! A park with benches in front, a private oasis in back.Hardwood floors thru-out 1st floor. Kitchenboasts 42” cabinets, crown molding, under cabinet lighting, granite counters, Island for cooking. One bedroom & bath downstairs, 4 bedrooms & bonus upstairs. Walking distance to downtown Winter Garden! Call Kristi Matthew, 407-325-6107
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Private, gated 1/2 acre. Custom built 4BE/4BA,split floor plan home. Large front porch. Formal living/dining area. Family Room. Large kitchen with bar and island. Large master bedroom, Office/nursery next to the master bedroom. 4th bedroom/ bonus room with bath over the garage. Screened pool area overlooking the private backyard. Call Jay McGriff 352-978-9633
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Upstairs loft and the expansive master suite features a large walk-in closet , dual vanities, glass enclosed shower and private water closet. Large laundry rm with plenty of storage space! Can be purchased with or without the furniture! $210,000 Call Maria Marte 407-733-1558
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Gorgeous 5BE/5BA with an elegant style for a perfect vacation home! Dining Room set up beautifully with 10-chair dining table-coordinates well with living room. Master bath with his/her sinks and spacious garden tub. Granite top kitchen with breakfast bar. Loft set up as game room. Screen room with pool, hot tub & BBQ space. Located in a resort style, gated community! Call Lenise De Carvalho 407-466-7939
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Fine workwomanship Frankie Orozco makes solid-wood pieces of furniture from her garage in Horizon West.
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Frankie Orozco uses natural, clean, untreated wood to build tables, benches and more out of her garage in Horizon West.
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ost women collect handbags, shoes or makeup, but handywoman Frankie Orozco collects drills and tools. It all started with making changes to her house, such as knocking out a wall in the kitchen and transforming it into an open breakfast-bar area. A year ago, when she was looking for a rolling cart for her daughters’ bathroom and couldn’t find a reasonably priced one anywhere, she took it upon herself to make one. “I’ve always done stuff around the house — my brother’s a contractor, so I think it runs in the blood,” she said. “I had friends wanting (carts), and my daughter said, ‘Why don’t you post this in one of the Facebook pages?’ Within the first day, I had nine orders for that cart.” Orozco takes pure wood — usually pine — and can transform it into just about anything. She can make just about any style of table — dining tables, egg tables and sofa tables among them — as well as various benches, wall trimmings, deck chairs and wood cutouts. After her craftsmanship took off, her oldest daughter made her a Facebook page to display her projects and feature things she’d made around the house. They titled the page “That
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A miniature Adirondack chair Orozco made.
Woodshop Gal.” Little by little, Orozco would take orders based on what she is capable of doing — now, she’s working on pieces she never planned to make. From there, word of mouth spread of Orozco’s work, and what started as a hobby is now also a workout and a way to help support her oldest daughter through college. “I’ve always had a knack for looking at something and knowing how it’s put together,” she said. “YouTube is your friend. I followed other ladies who did stuff like that and was always a huge fan of these sites. I started following plans and then started doing my own. Most cases I can look at a piece and just know that this is how it’s put together.” On average, Orozco works on two to three pieces at a time. Most projects take about two to three weeks from start to finish. Clients message her asking about a particular piece, and she gives
them an estimate based on measurements and finish. Orozco then discusses the piece further with clients, from details ranging to where in the house the piece will go to what colors are in that room, so she can ensure they will end up with a piece that works for them.
Once details are finalized, Orozco provides clients with a work order, collects a deposit and schedules the start and finish dates for the piece. Then, she gathers the materials she’ll need — the wood, hardware and stains or finishes — and gets to work. For materials, she goes to Lowe’s and carefully pick out each piece of wood. She goes in and sorts through the wood slab by slab, sliding pieces on the floor to inspect them for warps. By now, the employees at Lowe’s know her well. “I started with a little 10-inch saw, and it’s amazing how every week I‘ve found the need for a new tool,” she said. “I go into Lowe’s and the guys go, ‘Come here, let me show you this, we just got it in!’ I used to just go raid my brother’s van or his garage.” The process itself is lengthy, especially when it comes to sand-
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ing, which is done in phases. The wood is cut, shaped, sanded, assembled and sanded again before the final stain is applied. Although it takes a while to get the piece ready to go, Orozco said the best part is pushing herself and seeing the final project come together. “I’m a bit of a perfectionist, and working with wood, sometimes it’s not perfect so I can get a bit frustrated when the pieces don’t turn out exactly how I want,” she said. “It’s not just about taking an order — it’s about getting it right. It’s fun, I love doing it. My husband gets a big kick out of it, and he’s my biggest fan. I love when people send me something of what they want, and seeing people get so excited over their piece.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.
“I’ve always had a knack for looking at something and knowing how it’s put together. YouTube is your friend.… I started following plans and then started doing my own.” — Frankie Orozco
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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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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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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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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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Art Deco estate sells for $1.592M HORIZON WEST
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The home at 2317 Aurelius Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $345,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,773 square feet. The price per square foot is $91.44.
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The home at 2322 Aurelius Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $330,490. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,919 square feet. The price per square foot is $113.22. COVE AT HAMLIN
The home at 5524 Thomas Square Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $305,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,455 square feet. The price per square foot is $124.24. HICKORY HAMMOCK
The home at 15997 Citrus Knoll Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 2, for $421,978. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 2,842 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.48.
This Art Deco estate, at 565 Ridgewood Drive, Windermere, sold April 29, for $1.592 million. Built in 1944, the home, which overlooks Lake Down, has been maintained and remodeled through the years.
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The condo at 8859 Lakeshore Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $309,995. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,988 square feet. The price per square foot is $155.93.
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The home at 7822 Summerlake Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $470,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths and 4,083 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.11. The home at 15383 Porter Road, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $397,990. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,907 square feet. The price per square foot is $101.87. The home at 10519 Purple Martin St., Winter Garden, sold May 3, for $372,994. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,258 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.49. The home at 15019 Purple Martin St., Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $372,994. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,288 square feet. The price per square foot is $113.44.
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The home at 1563 Terra Verde Way, Ocoee, sold April 29, for $350,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,740 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.74. BROOKESTONE
The home at 1800 Slough Court, Ocoee, sold May 2, for $380,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,303 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.05. The home at 714 Gleaming Pebble Way, Ocoee, sold April 29, for $320,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,240 square feet. The price per square foot is $98.77.
The home at 2811 Maria Isabel Ave., Ocoee, sold May 5, for $449,900. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,580 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.67.
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The home at 449 Douglas Edward Drive, Ocoee, sold May 5, for $390,000. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, three bath, a pool and 2,388 square feet. The price per square foot is $163.32.
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The home at 679 Westyn Bay Blvd., Ocoee, sold May 2, for $369,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,968 square feet. The price per square foot is $124.33.
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The home at 14116 Hampshire Bay Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $360,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,450 square feet. The price per square foot is $146.94.
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The home at 15612 Firelight Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $385,500. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,849 square feet. The price per square foot is $100.16. CAMBRIDGE CROSSING
The home at 12257 Rebecca’s Run Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $365,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,796 square feet. The price per square foot is $130.54. JOHNS LAKE POINTE
The home at 5147 Egret Place Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 2, for $349,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,102 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.51. OAKLAND PARK
The home at 895 Easley Ave., Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $470,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,627 square feet.
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The home at 9542 Black Bear Lane, Winter Garden, sold April 29, for $475,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,136 square feet on five acres.
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The home at 4990 Wildwood Pointe Road, Winter Garden, sold April 30, for $317,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,610 square feet. The price per square foot is $121.46.
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The home at 14362 Cedar Hill Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 30, for $340,170. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,213 square feet. The price per square foot is $153.71.
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