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YOUR TOWN ELKS HOST CHARITY BALL The Winter Garden Elks Lodge 2165 recently held its 57th Annual Charity Ball, which raises funds for the lodge’s major statewide projects. The Outstanding Citizen of the Year was Brian Smith, president of the West Orange Girls Club. The Outstanding Firefighter Award was given to fire prevention specialist Victoria Rutherford, of the Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department. Receiving the Police Officer of the Year Award was detective Dave Vernon, with the Winter Garden Police Department. The recipient of the Veteran of the Year Award was Sgt. Russell Pelaquin, who enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1975. The Outstanding Educator of the Year Award was presented to support person Patsy Minor, of Dillard Street Elementary School. The Elk Officer of the Year Award went to Esteemed Loyal Knight Pam Smith, presented by Exalted Ruler Roy LaBossiere. Nancy Jernigan received the top Elk of the Year Award. The Gavel Award was presented to outgoing Exalted Ruler LaBossiere by incoming Exalted Ruler Bob Warren.

Police officials said they are investigating a shooting that took place following an argument.

When in drought … The St. Johns River Water Management District estimates it will take several months for groundwater levels to return to normal despite the coming rainfall this weekend.

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Three people were shot after an argument escalated Friday, May 26, according to Winter Garden Police Department reports. The shooting occurred at about 2 a.m. in front of a home at the corner of Bay Street and Bethune Avenue where a wake was being held following a funeral. The argument turned violent when someone, standing in the middle of a crowd, shot at one of the people involved in the argument. Three people were shot and transported to a hospital to receive medical treatment. “At some point, several subjects were in an argument near the intersection of Bay Street and Bethune Avenue,” Lt. WINTER GARDEN

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Big Easy owners open new Latin-American cantina Casa Jimenez opened on Stoneybrook West Parkway last month. BRITTANY GAINES STAFF WRITER

For years, Morgan and Misti Jimenez have dreamed of opening a second restaurant. They already tasted success with The Big Easy, located at the intersection of Stoneybrook West Parkway and Avalon Road, but they wanted to expand their brand. What they never imagined was that their expansion would be just WINTER GARDEN

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After finding success at their restaurant The Big Easy, Misti and Morgan Jimenez decided to open a second restaurant, Casa Jimenez.

across the street from their first restaurant. “Opening a second restaurant was always on the radar, maybe doing another Big Easy,” Morgan said. “We were looking at other areas, but we love Winter Garden. So when the opportunity came across the street, I figured I’d just do something else (instead of another Big Easy).” To decide what kind of food to serve at the new restaurant, the couple turned to their loyal Big Easy patrons for help. “I did a survey asking people what kind of food they need for this area, and a lot of them were talking about Latin American and SEE SOUTH PAGE 5

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WINES AROUND THE WORLD 101 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at The Deli Downtown, 18 N. Boyd St. This wine class will introduce wines and compare new vs. old. Wine connoisseur Antonio Matos will focus on the different regions and wine-making, laws and pairings. Tickets are $30. Sign up online to secure a spot at eventbrite.com. (407) 347-3873.

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ADULT SUMMER READING KICKOFF 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Kick off the 2017 summer reading program, Build a Better World, with two family-friendly interactive art projects. Color the tabletop banner, build a better world and discover similarities between neighbors by writing what you are grateful for on a window cling

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and adding it to a gratitude banner. The library will display both banners, adding to them over the summer. (407) 8357323.

The event will include a large choir made up of members from area churches. Carol Ward, (407) 235-8995 or Charlie Mae Wilder, (407) 529-5214.

CURIOUS GEORGE CARTOON & CRAFT 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. See what Curious George has gotten himself into this time with a preschoolfriendly cartoon screening and craft. Ages 3 to 5. (407) 835-7323.

HOMEBUYERS EDUCATION 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Are you ready to stop renting and start enjoying the benefits of owning a home? Find out what it takes to embark on the journey of homeownership. (407) 835-7323.

EWG NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE FOUNDER’S DAY 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Maxey Community Center, 830 Klondike St., Winter Garden. The program is in partnership with St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, the city of Winter Garden, Orange County Community Action Division, West Orange Neighborhood Center for Families and community-based organizations.

POOL SAFETY 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Programs, presented by Florida Hospital for Women, South West Aquatics, CPR and ACLS educators and the Department of Children and Families, are “Drowning and the Layer of Protection,” “Water Safety” and “CPR Education.” To register and RSVP, go to flhosp.co/ bPM30.

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COMMUNITY YOGA 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Studies show that regular yoga practice can strengthen muscles, improve bone

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types and health benefits of tea, as well as some of Cannon’s new summer blends. Enjoy an iced-tea tasting and tips on brewing the perfect cup of tea in honor of National Iced Tea Month. Registration required at (407) 835-7323.

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LEARN TO LOVE VEGGIES 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join Dr. Jamelah Tucker and Dr. Dorielle Price to learn about vegetable palate priming and get tips on tackling picky eating; then take part in an open panel discussion on challenges and solutions. Sample EasyPeasie with your little one. For more information, visit easypeasie.com.

CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH MIX 105.1 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. MIX 105.1 will bring the party to the library this summer with fun, interactive events, music, games, prizes and more. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323. GALACTIC STARVEYORS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 5, through Friday, June 9, at Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Ave., Ocoee. Includes worship, recreation, crafts, music, Bible lessons and food. For students who have completed pre-K3 through sixth grade. (407) 656-2351.

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CUISINE CORNER: SUMMER TEAS 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join Karon Cannon of Tea Craze as she shares all about tea. Learn the history,

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INTRODUCTION TO PILATES FOR SENIORS 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Exercise your way to fitness in this introduction to Pilates class. Learn simple moves that work muscles, help alignment and encourage flexibility. Comfortable exercise or loosefitting clothing required; yoga mats encouraged. Registration recommended at ocls.info/ nextchapter or (407) 835-7323.

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Boyd Development CEO: Rumored tenants for Hamlin Town Center are not confirmed The West Orange Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2017 economic update luncheon, enabling attendees to learn about local projects. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER

The Firm Foundation graduates, from left: front, Daniel Concepcion, Braeden Walls, Mahkai Finley, Dylan Aubry; back, Shendoah Rivenburg, Sebastian Viloria, Gia Wright, A’myrah Saether and Matthew Acosta.

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FOUNDATION Nine children graduated from the Montessori preschool in an evening ceremony filled with music and laughter.

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The Firm Foundation Preschool, operated by the Matthew’s Hope homeless ministry, held its first graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 24. Nine preschoolers — Matthew Acosta, Dylan Aubry, Daniel Concepcion, Mahkai Finley, Shendo-

ah Rivenburg, A’myrah Saether, Sebastian Viloria, Braeden Walls and Gia Wright — received certificates for their accomplishments. Eight will report to kindergarten in the fall; and one, Shendoah, will be entering first grade. Director Ginger Allen and teacher Katie Reed conducted the program, which included multiple fun songs.

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What was the best part about preschool? Matthew: Going outside Dylan: I liked to paint Daniel: Playing with Magna-Tiles Mahkai: The animal puzzles; I don’t need any help Shendoah: Playing Candyland A’myrah: Playing with my friends Sebastian: Sea World Braeden: Getting to see my teachers Gia: When we have lunch What do you want to be when you grow up? Matthew: A monster truck driver and race car driver Dylan: A cop because I love cops Daniel: A kids doctor Mahkai: A blue bike rider with a tablet in the front Shendoah: A ballerina A’myrah: An animal doctor Sebastian: I want to work at Disney World Braeden: Policeman Gia: An eye doctor Who is your hero? Matthew: Spiderman Dylan: Batman Daniel: My sister, Tatiyana Mahkai: Wayne, my dad Shendoah: Daddy and Mommy because they help me A’myrah: Batgirl Sebastian: Hulk Smash Braeden: My dad, because he takes care of bad guys Gia: Braeden What have you heard about kindergarten? Matthew: The school bus picks you up at the house Dylan: It’s gonna be awesome — and have 80 kids Daniel: We are gonna have homework; my sister told me Mahkai: It’s gonna be fun Shendoah: There’s lots of kids like me A’myrah: There’s gonna be a lot of people there Sebastian: I’ll be big like my brother Braeden: My mom thinks it’s gonna be awesome Gia: You gotta know letters

Attendees of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce 2017 Economic Update Luncheon held May 25 received the chance to hear the latest progress with development projects under construction in their own backyards. The annual luncheon, which took place at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, was sponsored by UCF and Orlando Health. Former Orange County District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd posed questions to four featured guests, followed by a Q&A session from the public. The guest speakers were Scott T. Boyd, CEO of Boyd Development Corporation; Sandra French, marketing manager of the West Oaks Mall; Jim Drayton, president of the MetroWest Master Association; and Myles Thomas, founder and managing director of Tag Aero. ORANGE COUNTY

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Hamlin Town Center in the Horizon West community is a mixed-use project that will incorporate retail, office, residential and commercial uses on 850 acres located on both the west and east side of New Independence Parkway off State Road 429. As the largest town center project in Central Florida, it is still years away from full completion. Former commissioner S. Scott Boyd recalled how the Hamlin Town Center project accounted for almost 50% of building permits issued in Orange County during his time as commissioner. “Hamlin started as a 640-acre project, and then we acquired another 300 acres,” said developer Scott T. Boyd. “We’re blessed to be in a position that is surrounded by so much growth. … So we’re actively developing a number of projects on the commercial side right now and primary retail as we’re just getting ready to start our lakefront development with our anchor, the Cinépolis theater.” Recently, rumors — including a list of tenants that included Ocean Prime, Mesa21, Hawkers Orlando, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Zgallerie, Vapiano, Fossil and OMEGA Watches — have circulated social media sites. Scott T. Boyd said he

does not know how such information was released and that his company currently is in talks with potential tenants. However, aside from Cinépolis, no decisions have been finalized regarding the companies on the list. “We’ve contacted a number of the tenants and the restaurant operators to apologize,” Scott T. Boyd said. “There’s a number of those that we are talking with, but they have not committed, and we have not come to an agreement yet. So even though it wasn’t us that was circulating this — we’re not sure how that got out — we certainly wanted to apologize and not come off as presumptuous. … A number of them were offended that we would unilaterally put their name out, which we did not do. I understand people want to know what’s coming, but until the business piece is done, we don’t want to go public.” Scott T. Boyd said several buildings are currently in various stages of design and permitting and that by May 2018, there should be about 18 to 20 buildings at the 429 and New Independence Parkway intersection.

“I understand people want to know what’s coming, but until the business piece is done, we don’t want to go public.” — Scott T. Boyd

“Some of them will be single tenants, like Publix or Cinépolis, but a number of them will be multi-tenant buildings that will have anywhere from two to six tenants per building,” he said. “So if there are 18 to 20 buildings, you can imagine that’s a lot of folks and lots of tenants.” Scott T. Boyd said he expects roughly 85% of the development on the east side of the interchange will be completed in five years but said he has no estimated timeline for the development slated for the west side. “To give you an answer to that, I’d have to first stop buying land,” he said. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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Although the coming rainfall certainly is welcome in the middle of a prolonged drought, it likely will take a few months for Florida’s aquifer levels to recover from the dry winter. In anticipation of that recovery period, the St. Johns River Water Management District on May 9 expanded its water shortage warning to all 18 counties under its jurisdiction, which includes a portion of Orange County. Central Florida has seen several brush fires since the SJRWMD first issued a water shortage warning in March. Orange County Fire Rescue spokeswoman Ngoc Huynh said the department has responded to 285 brushfires from March 1 to May 26 — 32 of which required assistance from the Florida Forest Service to extinguish. In 2016, OCFR responded to 115 brushfires within the same time frame. “I think part of the issue is that even though we got some rain recently, it’s still not what we need in order to avoid dry conditions,” Huynh said. Although brush fires generally are classified as one of three categories depending on the number of units dispatched, the dryness of the area and certain weather conditions, the department tends to elevate the category as a precaution during dry conditions. Regardless of the conditions, the district’s water shortage warning is based on data-driven analysis that stems from rainfall and groundwater levels that are in more than 2,000 sites throughout its jurisdiction. To ensure the water residents consume does not overwhelm

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the supply available at any one time, the district requests residents and commercial businesses abide by the year-round mandatory watering restrictions, which can differ depending on the time of year. “We’re entering the wet season, which begins (in June), and so we should anticipate additional rain, although we do have a period that we need to make up for,” said SJRWMD spokeswoman Danielle Spears. “Conditions haven’t reached a point where there’s an expectation of insufficient water to meet demand, but we are at a point where we do need to elevate the conversation about conserving water.” The counties within the district’s jurisdiction that had the least amount of rain were Orange, Brevard, Osceola and Okeechobee, each of which received less than one inch during May. The last water shortage warning was issued in 1999, but if groundwater levels do not recover quickly enough, the district could issue a higher phase warning that could potentially lead to more restrictions and increases in water bills due to the constraint on water allocations. “You’re not going to run out of water; you’re going to run out of cheap drinking water, and that’s what groundwater is,” Spears said. “What we do is we basically allocate the water to utilities and say, ‘OK, you can take X amount of groundwater per day.’ So that’s our role. But some of them do have tiered billing, which means that as use goes up, the cost goes up.” Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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Unmowed yards. Boats and RVs parked in the front yard. Uninhabitable buildings. Oakland officials are discussing ways to enhance the code enforcement to clean up the town, meeting town regulations and monitor compliance of ongoing events such as watering.

The town of Oakland, which once had a productive Code Enforcement Board, has been operating with a magistrate, Town Manager Dennis Foltz said at the May 23 Town Commission meeting, but there hasn’t been as much activity as there should be. “I want to see us concentrate on priorities,” he said. A dedicated code enforcement officer once patrolled the town,

and then Oakland contracted with Ocoee part-time. But Commissioner Mike Satterfield thinks control would be easier if the town had a codeenforcement officer patrolling regularly. “I don’t want to be Stepford, USA … but I want to see some decent code enforcement,” Mayor Kathy Stark said. Commissioner Sal Ramos suggested all residents be given a list of the code-enforcement rules. It is Code Enforcement’s responsibility to constantly mon-

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itor all issues in the town, Foltz said in a memo to the commission. “However, the priority and level of enforcement is somewhat ‘in the eye of the beholder,’ and the prime ‘beholder’ is the Town Commission,” he said. The commission agreed code enforcement needs to be addressed and will discuss it in detail at a future meeting. “We have to be consistent and fair,” Stark said. Contact Amy Quesinberry at AmyQ@orangeobserver.com.

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Mexican foods,” Morgan said. “So that’s how it began.” On Cinco de Mayo, Casa Jimenez officially opened its doors and featured a variety of Latin American food and a tequila bar. For Morgan, the decision to serve Latin American food was tied to his family’s Columbian roots and desire not to be just another Mexican restaurant. “I was trying to do something that would set us apart,” he said. “I started doing some research looking at different cuisines for the Latin American area and found that each country has specific dishes that they’re known for. They all have their own little flair.” Morgan and Misti based their menu on that flair. Although the menu includes some typical Mexican fare, such as burritos and fajitas, the primary focus is on foods from a variety of Latin American countries, such as a Spanish paella and Jamaican jerk chicken. “We feature countries like Brazil, Spain and Puerto Rico and have a dish from each of those countries,” Morgan said. The restaurant features a main dining room, an open-air bar area and a patio with picnic tables and umbrellas. The bar area is made from reclaimed wood and features a variety of tequilas on display. “It makes it a little bit different,” Morgan said. Over the last few weeks, the couple has been working to finalize the menu and finish training the staff so they can extend their hours of operation. But so far, the community reception has been positive and the loyal customers from The Big Easy now split their time between the cajun restau-

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Scott Allen said via a press statement. “One half of the argument walked away into Winter Garden jurisdiction, to 629 Bethune Ave. (southeast corner house), where the other subjects involved followed and eventually shot at one of the victims, who was in a crowd of people.” The victims included Donald M. Rodgers, 24, who was treated and released; Johnathan M. Hightower, 22, who was treated for his wound and is now in stable condition; and Dante J. Horne, 28, who is currently in critical condition.

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Allen said police have recovered a vehicle that witnesses identified and have conducted several search warrants. Detectives still are working on identifying the roles of each person involved and attempting to locate Keith Lewayne Brown, who is suspected to be a key witness. According to detectives, Brown, 24, is a black male with brown hair and eyes. He has a history of violence and weapons charges. Anyone with information should contact Detective Dave Clarke at (407) 877-4876.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING CITY OF WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA Pursuant to the Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the City of Winter Garden proposes to adopt the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE 17-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA, CREATING ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE EAST PLANT STREET CHARACTER AREA AND THE EAST PLANT OVERLAY DISTRICT, GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND PACKING PLANT OVERLAY DISTRICT CONCERNING PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH DILLARD STREET AND S.R. 429 (WESTERN BELTWAY); ADOPTING DESIGN STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ZONING OVERLAY MAPS FOR SAID OVERLAY DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City of Winter City Commission will hold the 1st reading and public hearing on the aforesaid Ordinance in the City Commission Chambers located at 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL on June 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon after as possible, to also consider the adoption of the ordinance(s). The City Commission will hold the 2nd reading and public hearing on the aforesaid Ordinance in the City Commission Chambers located at 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL on June 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon after as possible, to also consider the adoption of the ordinance(s).

Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and hearing to be heard with respect to the proposed resolution(s). Written comments will be accepted before or at the public meeting and hearing. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission at such meeting and hearing will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. LOCATION MAP The City does not provide this verbatim record. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this public hearing should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (407) 656-4111 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Monday through Friday of each week, except for legal holidays, at the Planning & Zoning Division in City Hall, 300 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida.

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Copies of the proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday of each week, except for legal holidays, at the Planning & Zoning Division in City Hall, 300 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida. For more information, please call Steve Pash at 407-656-4111 ext. 2292.

inter Garden, Ocoee and Gotha all honored the memories of military personnel who died in combat at their respective Memorial Day ceremonies. Ocoee hosted its ceremony Friday, May 26, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center. Charisma Tran — Miss Young Preteen Earth United States — performed some musical selections, and U.S. Army First Sgt. Daniel Kalagian was the keynote speaker. Kalagian is also commander of the West Orange VFW Post 4305 in Winter Garden. Additionally, the Ocoee Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors and carried the American flag and ceremonial wreath out to the city’s memorial site. Winter Garden resident and former city commissioner Theo Graham was recognized for his dedication at the city’s annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29. Graham organized the program for 25 years and was responsible for helping raise the necessary funds for the war memorial. A total of 24 names of Winter Garden residents are engraved on the granite structure. Wreaths were placed in front of the wall in recognition of World Wars I and II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Guest speaker Jack Stultz, a retired Army lieutenant general, spoke of the numerous wars and

said, “We pause today to celebrate the spirit of America … to protect our future.” Les Jones, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, played taps at the close of the Winter Garden ceremony. A few miles away, Woodland Memorial Park and Funeral Home hosted its 67th annual Memorial Day Service. Hundreds gathered for the event, which included keynote speakers Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Carter. The event also featured music by the Orlando Concert Band and singer Donna Leigh Hinkley. Presentation of colors was provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and Dr. Phillips High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, followed by local troops and packs of the Boy and Girl Scouts of America. After a presentation of colors, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office did a flyover during the national anthem. The service also included a Flowers of Remembrance ceremony for the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Boy Scouts helped toll the Liberty Bell, followed by a rifle volley salute from the Orange County Sheriff’s Honor Guard and a performance of Echo Taps by the Orlando Concert Band. — GABBY BAQUERO, DANIELLE HENDRIX AND AMY QUESINBERRY

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Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz gave a touching speech during Winter Garden’s program.

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The Honor Guard of the Winter Garden police and fire departments presented the colors at the city’s ceremony.

U.S. Army First Sgt. Daniel Kalagian, commander of the West Orange VFW Post 4305 in Winter Garden, was the keynote speaker at the Ocoee ceremony.

Orange County Sheriff’s Honor Guard performed a rifle volley salute during the Flowers of Remembrance ceremony at the Woodlawn event.

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trio of West Orange-area high schools celebrated their Class of 2017 seniors during their respective graduation ceremonies last week. Both Foundation Academy and Ocoee High School held ceremonies May 25, followed by Legacy Charter High School May 27. Leiferman Gymnasium was full of excitement as about 60 Foundation Academy graduates received diplomas. Salutatorian Casey Kenoyer and valedictorian Evan Thompson delivered speeches, and the guest speaker was Valencia College President Dr. Sanford “Sandy” Shugart. The excitement could be felt throughout UCF’s CFE Arena Thursday, May 25, as Ocoee High’s seniors filed into the auditorium. Valedictorian Katelyn Murphy and salutatorian Tina Tran addressed their classmates, and OHS’s Excalibur chorus performed the national anthem and “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. Finally, Legacy Charter High School’s 40 seniors celebrated graduation. The featured speaker was Legacy alumnus Kyle Antommarchi.

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Ocoee High valedictorian Katelyn Murphy gave her address.

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nament this summer? I’m excited to be going with the team (Red Raiders) to compete. I want to go to the museums and look around. What is it like when you’re up at bat getting ready to hit? I like the feel of it whenever you hit a ball really hard. The inside pitch is my favorite to hit. How does it feel to hit a homer? Usually once I hit it, I know it’s gone. If you could play for any MLB team, which one would you choose? The Marlins, because that’s the local team. I like the players, and they have a good history there. What’s the difference for you between playing Little League and travel ball? Travel ball is more competitive and harder coaching. I like it, because it’s challenging. Little League is more like playing for fun. What’s the most challenging things when you’re playing baseball? Trying to stay in front of a ball coming hard at you. What is your favorite subject at school? Science. I feel like science is easier to learn about. It’s not pounding stuff into your head. It’s fun. What’s your favorite food? Mexican food because of the spice, and it tastes better than regular food. — BRITTANY GAINES

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coach Scott Baker said he is losing his No. 1 and No. 4 from the fall 2016 season — both rising juniors. Moreover, he would have lost his entire starting five had Windermere High not have forgone a senior class its first year. WINTER IS COMING

Regarding winter sports, West Orange’s soccer team is another team that has become an annual contender. Veteran head coach Scott Fisher said his junior varsity team will be decimated, losing 12 players, while his varsity squad will lose three players to the new school. Although this coming season may not be overly affected, Fisher said the split sheds on light on the future. “It makes it hard to build for the future when so many young players are leaving,” Fisher said. On that front, Fisher and other coaches may be able to lean on the expertise of coaches who were around in 2005 when Ocoee High opened — including boys basketball coach Eric Jones. Jones, who estimates he is losing half of the players in his program (14 of 30), said some programs may be set back a few years before they get their feet

back under them. “It definitely requires rebuilding for two to four years,” Jones said. “It feels like starting a new program.” DIAMOND DAYS

Two of the more interesting teams that will be impacted by the split are teams whose respective seasons just ended: West Orange’s softball and baseball teams. The Warriors’ softball program is flying high as can be, winner of consecutive state championships, but head coach Todd LaNeave acknowledges the split will be significant to his program. “It will be difficult, moving forward with the new school, to put the collective talent with one team on one field — we’re losing some pretty good players,” LaNeave said. LaNeave said he is losing five players from his junior varsity team and one pitcher from his state championship varsity team. However, he believes both West Orange and Windermere will field competitive teams in the years to come. “I think (the rivalry) will be fun — and interesting,” LaNeave said. Meanwhile, Jesse Marlo’s baseball program — a program

that just ended its season in the regional final — is set to lose one varsity player and half of its junior varsity roster. Marlo, who had just started at West Orange when the Ocoee split happened, said this time around it will be more pronounced. “This one is going to affect us a little bit more — (Windermere is) going to be competitive right off the bat,” he said. Like softball, Marlo is optimistic there will be a best-case scenario in which both programs thrive. In part, Marlo is confident in this based on his knowledge of the youth travel ball scene. “There’s so many people moving over here, the whole west side of town is flooded with baseball players,” Marlo said. “I’m still confident that we’re going to stay strong.” How exactly each program will respond to this latest bit of adversity is yet to be seen. One thing for certain, though, is that starting this fall, when former Warriors line up against those in orange and blue — this time wearing navy and green — it will be a unique occasion for the community here in West Orange. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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to make it.” It remains to be seen how long Fontana’s stay in the Bigs will last. In 14 at-bats so far, he has just one hit — but that one hit was a memorable one. Fontana’s first hit as an Angel was a solo home run against the Miami Marlins May 26. To his credit, some of those outs have been well-hit balls. What’s more, it’s always been his glove work, as well as his ability to get on base, that has helped Nolan stand out and likely were part of the reasoning for his call-up. However long Fontana’s stay — and hopefully it is a long one — there will be another number retired next spring at Heller Bros. Ballpark on the campus of

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West Orange baseball coach Jesse Marlo is all smiles with his former star player Nolan Fontana after Fontana’s Major League debut for the Los Angeles Angels May 22 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

West Orange High. Like he did with Williams’ No. 9 in the spring of 2016, Marlo plans to retire Fontana’s No. 4 at the Warriors’ homeopener next season. The work ethic and bluecollar mentality the former star for West Orange brought to

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Warriors close bounce-back spring with win West Orange topped Gainesville on the road May 26 in a low-scoring affair. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

Sports often is a world which emphasizes the old question, “What have you done for me lately?” With that in mind regarding the West Orange football team, a disappointing 2-8 record in 2016 is in the past, and what the Warriors have done for their faithful following lately is defeat Gainesville High 10-7 on the road May 26, to close an upbeat spring. “We’ve had a great spring,” head coach Bob Head said. “(There’s been) a lot of energy, and everyone’s been really positive, working really hard.” Sinica Sigler scored the only touchdown of the game for the Warriors on a goal-line rush, and Andrew Brickweg kicked a field goal for the Warriors. Other highlights for West Orange included a 40-yard reception from Ocoee transfer Keyshawn Goins that helped set up the Brickweg field goal. Strong play on the defensive side of the ball limited the host Hurricanes to just one scoring drive. One area that will remain a question going into the summer is the quarterback position. For the

first time in several years, there is uncertainty about who will be taking snaps at quarterback for the Warriors. Foundation Academy transfer Elijah Stimmell took first team reps for the Warriors in Gainesville, but he had been competing with Brendan Cyr for the starting job before a broken finger ended Cyr’s spring prematurely. RECRUITING BUZZ

As is often the case during the spring, coaches from around the college football world flocked to practices in Central Florida — and it was no different at West Orange. Among those turning heads for the Warriors were rising senior defensive end Tre Jackson and rising junior wide receiver Darrell Harding. For Jackson, activity has picked up with a variety of schools from the FBS level — including FAU and Air Force — to elite academic schools such as Princeton and Yale. His athleticism comes in handy for a position at which college programs often need help. “He’s making great grades and working really hard,” Head said. “He’s got the opportunity to play at a really high level.” Harding has impressed college coaches with his size and speed — he stands 6-foot-5 — and the offers are reflecting that. Mississippi State extended an offer earlier in the spring, with coaches from UF, FSU, Purdue and Duke among those showing significant interest. “He’s got a good chance to

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Above: Sinica Sigler scored the Warriors’ only touchdown May 26 against Gainesville. Right: The West Orange defense was strong against the Hurricanes in Gainesville.

have about 10 or 15 offers before the spring is over,” Head said of Harding. Other Warriors to keep an eye on are offensive lineman Hawke Forsythe and linebacker Dametri Hill, both rising seniors. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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Currently, M/I has not yet set prices for the homes but believes cater to the active lifestyle, Kai- it is important to be able to zer said, so the community will appeal to different price ranges. install a multitude of bike racks, The town houses will be in a difa dog park and pool area with a ferent pricing category than the cabana. Additionally, all main- single-family homes, Kaizer tenance — lawn care, fertiliza- said, and they expect to be able tion and more — are included to span a price range that reaches with each home. many buyers. “Downtown is very dog M/I recently broke ground friendly, so there’s going to be on the property and is currently a dog park, because we know under development. If all goes our demographic there is dog as planned, Kaizer said M/I lovers,” he said. “There will be hopes to begin selling in early a cabana and pool as the focal 2018, with at least one furnished point for the community. It’s model complete by the end of the a gathering spot for these new year. residents to meet people with And with downtown Winter similar tastes and interests and Garden just around the corfor community events to occur. ner, Heritage at Plant Street There’s always things going on residents can capitalize on the in Winter Garden, so we wanted location and its close proximto have our own gathering spot ity to the restaurants, farmer’s inside the community.” market, coffee shops and West Orange Trail. THE HOMES “(Residents) will be able to M/I Homes is an Energy Star walk, bike and run to the farm3.1-certified builder. The com- ers market and go to concerts munity will feature natural gas- downtown, and they’re going to powered ovens and water heat- love it because it’s exactly what ers. M/I also offers a 15-year they’ve been wanting — a substructural, transferable war- urban community in an urban ranty. setting,” Kaizer said. “We’re very “For single-family homes, excited about the streetscape homebuyers can choose their we’re going to create on Plant home site and plan, and we’ll be Street. It’s truly very exciting, it’s able to build it into accordance a jewel. It’s not our first Winter to what they like, but with the Garden community, and we’re town homes, they’re estab- happy to support the efforts of lished buildings,” Kaizer said. Winter Garden and to work with “Our (single-family home) buy- them to establish the look, plan ers will get a full design studio to and feel (of Heritage). 720 Celebration A We’re very personalize the home with their humbled but excited to have the Celebration tastes and interests. really Avenue, opportunity to build it.” 720 We Celebration Suite 100, Facebook.com/Cen Celebration want to involve our buyers in FL 34747 Facebook.com/Century21Celebration the selection process, because Contact Danielle Hendrix at Multi-Lingu it’s their home.” dhendrix@orangeobserver.com. Multi-Lingual Offices Offices in Celebra CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21

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The town house at 15663 Orange Harvest Loop, Winter Garden, sold May 12, for $260,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,012 square feet. The price per square foot is $129.22. INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

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The home at 15546 Lake Burnett Shore Court, Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $345,500. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,510 square

The home at 15618 Expedition St., Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $305,500. Built in 2012, it has six bedrooms, three baths and 2,654 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.11. The home at 15129 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $276,940. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,184 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.80.

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The home at 14560 Black Cherry Trail, Winter Garden, sold May 17, for $240,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 square feet. The price per square foot is $145.45. The town house at 6951 Pasturelands Place, Winter Garden, sold May 12, for $230,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,512 square feet. The price per square foot is $152.12. The town house at 14527 Pleach St., Winter Garden, sold May 12, for $223,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-

The home at 8066 Bowery Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 13, for $315,750. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,431 square feet. The price per square foot is $129.88. The home at 14373 Breda Center Loop, Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $295,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,464 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.72. ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 14334 Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold May 18, for $489,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 4,899 square feet. The price per square foot is $99.82. SUMMERLAKE

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The home at 14733 Bahama Swallow Blvd., Winter Garden, sold May 13, for $380,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,327 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.22. The home at 15024 Night Heron Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 16, for $291,990. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,184 square feet. The price per square foot is $133.70. The home at 15612 Porter Road, Winter Garden, sold May 12, for $282,089. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,867 square feet. The price per square foot is $151.09. WATERLEIGH

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The home at 13413 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold May 16, for $389,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,866 square feet. The price per square foot is $100.62.

The home at 1508 Johns Cove Lane, Oakland, sold May 15, for $370,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,679 square feet. The price per square foot is $138.11. WINTERS LANDING

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The home at 136 Bismark Court, Ocoee, sold May 15, for $275,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,332 square feet. The price per square foot is $117.92. BRYNMAR

The home at 3536 Meadow Breeze Loop, Ocoee, sold May 16, for $281,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,368 square feet. The price per square foot is $118.67. CARRIAGE OAKS

The home at 1400 Carriage Oak Court, Ocoee, sold May 12, for $190,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,549 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.66. PRAIRIE LAKE VILLAGE

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This Orchard Hills home, at 14334 Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold May 18, for $489,000. This home features a loft, media room and covered lanai.

Loop, Ocoee, sold May 12, for $235,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,051 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.58. PRAIRIE LAKE RESERVE

The town house at 2019 Switch Grass Circle, Ocoee, sold May 16, for $199,900. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,789 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.74. RESERVE AT MEADOW LAKE

The town house at 1332 Glenleigh Drive, Ocoee, sold May 16, for $197,900. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,774 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.56. SILVER GLEN

The home at 423 Sterling Lake Drive, Ocoee, sold May 15, for $230,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,448 square feet. The price per square foot is $93.95.

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The home at 421 Misty Meadow Drive, Ocoee, sold May 12, for $239,900. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,176 square feet. The price per square foot is $110.25.

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The home at 14843 Astrolyn St., Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $135,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,260 square feet. The price per square foot is $107.14. CANOPY OAKS

The home at 647 Canopy Oaks Estates Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 12, for $750,000. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths and 4,388 square feet. The price per square foot is $170.92. COURTLEA PARK

The home at 607 Courtlea Cove Ave., Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $360,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths

and 3,319 square feet. The price per square foot is $108.47. JOHNS LAKE POINTE

The home at 653 Marsh Reed Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 12, for $290,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,423 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.69. OAKGLEN ESTATES

The home at 445 Newhearth Circle, Winter Garden, sold May 18, for $264,500. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,015 square feet. The price per square foot is $131.27. OAKLAND PARK

The home at 696 Lake Brim Drive, No. 4A, Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $599,887. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,084 square feet. The price per square foot is $181.55.

The home at 1687 Amsel Falls Park Terrace, Winter Garden, sold May 17, for $451,391. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,000 square feet. The price per square foot is $225.70. VERDE PARK

The home at 17999 Gourd Neck Loop, Winter Garden, sold May 12, for $500,349. Built in 2014, it has seven bedrooms, four baths and 4,700 square feet. The price per square foot is $106.46. WESTFIELD

The home at 849 Shadowmoss Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $331,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,620 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.34. WINTERMERE POINTE

The home at 2575 Prairie View Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 18, for $450,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,520 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.84.

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The home at 16682 Varone Cove, Winter Garden, sold May 16, for $531,720. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 3,704 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.55.

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The home at 7552 Bishop Square Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 15, for $358,190. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,270 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.79.

The home at 407 Macchi Ave., Oakland, sold May 16, for $423,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,344 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.50.

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