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YOUR TOWN SCOTT STUDYING IN BAJA John Scott, a new master’s student in the Global Field Program offered through Miami University’s Project Dragonfly, will travel to Baja in July to study desert and marine landscapes through ecological and social field methods. He is an animal trainer at Natural Encounters Inc. He is a resident of Winter Garden. Dragonfly is located in the Department of Biology at Miami U, in Oxford, Ohio.
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ORANGE COUNTY With the upcoming House District 44 special election, qualifying candidates for the recently vacated seat were invited to a debate luncheon hosted by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 23. The hour-long debate – moderated by West Orange Times & Observer Publisher Dawn Willis – gave District 44 candidates the opportunity to share their stance on a variety of issues, including education, marijuana, health care and tourism. In attendance was Democrat Paul Chandler and Republicans John Newstreet, Bobby Olszewski and Usha Jain. District 44 candidate Bruno Portigliatti, also a Republican, was unable to attend due to an outof-town commitment.
EDUCATION Questions regarding education received the most attention during the debate. Candidates shared their thoughts on low teacher salaries and state bills that established an increase in charter school funding and decreased total education funding by approximately $45 million. The cause of the decrease in education funding was a rollback of the education contribution that stems from the local millage rate. When SEE FOUR PAGE 6
Home At Last dedicates 7th home United States Marines Sgt. Seann Windfield and his family received the seventh Home At Last home. BY DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER
OAKLAND The heat didn’t stop dozens of people from going to Home At Last’s seventh home dedication this past weekend to welcome the Windfield family to Oakland. Retired Marine Sgt. Seann Windfield and his family — wife Stacy and their four children, Calvin, Lou, Brande and Delilah — are the seventh to receive a mortgage-free home from nonprofit program HAL. Windfield enlisted in the Marines in 2004 and completed three tours in Iraq before retiring in 2012. He suffered multiple injuries while overseas. While conducting a building clearing in
Baghdad, he fell through a roof, suffering a spinal disc herniation and nerve damage that keep him in constant pain. Windfield was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marines and received a 100% Permanent and Total disabled rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The family was homeless for a short time before renting a house in Satellite Beach. Now, in a few weeks, they will make the move to Oakland. Following the flag-raising ceremony Saturday, June 24, community members got to walk through and see the Windfields’s new home on Briley Avenue. It includes four bedrooms, three SEE KEYS PAGE 4
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GETTING BUGS FROM BUGS 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 2, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. Join entomologist Christy LeDuc for a talk about insect pathology and how they spread disease. After the lecture, take an insect safari to learn how to identify insects around the preserve. For all ages. Meet in the classroom. Cost is $5 for non-members, free for members. Register at oaklandnaturepreserve.org. (407) 905-0054.
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BINGO NIGHT 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, at the American Legion Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The community is invited to play bingo with legion members. (407) 656-6361.
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HISTORY OF WINTER GARDEN 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Heller Hall in the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, 21 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Hear about the unique history of Winter Garden and West Orange County in this program presented by Jim Crescitelli. No charge; refreshments will be provided. (407) 656-3244.
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o appreciate the open green spaces in Orange County, the protected wetlands and rivers, the wildlife at the Tibet Butler Preserve and linear parks such as the West Orange Trail — one must appreciate the hard work and dedication of Vera Murray Carter. She was the first female elected to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, in 1980, and she served three terms totaling 12 years fighting for the environment. She represented District 1, which includes West Orange County. Carter, 86, of Windermere, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was born April 1, 1931, to Thomas and Gladys Murray in Jessup, Georgia. She was married to Jack Carter for 44 years, and they had three children. Her devotion to the community began long before she was an Orange County commissioner — as a PTA president, Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout den moth-
er, as well as Red Cross first-aid instructor and swim instructor. She was a lifelong Sunday school teacher, as well. After becoming a government figure, Carter took on a number of community challenges. She led the fight for the county’s wetlands protection regulations and pushed for regulations that protect the Wekiva River. She established the 440-acre Tibet Butler Preserve, and as a result, the Vera Carter Environmental Center was named for her. Carter served the community in various capacities, including on the West Orange Memorial Hospital board, the South Florida Water Management District board, Orange County Planning & Zoning Commission and East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Then-Florida Gov. Bob Graham appointed her to the Growth Management Advisory Committee. She supported protection of the Econlockhatchee River and championed the county’s openspace requirements and mandatory garbage collection and recycling. “She was a tireless advocate for the environment, and her leadership helped Orange County look hard at our environmental policies,” said current District 1 County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey. “She loved the community and did whatever was in her power to improve the area. … Her hard stance has informed
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a better way of developing and influenced Horizon West policies greatly.” Carter loved the outdoors and gardening and was one of the founding members of the Bloom & Grow Garden Society, the gardening club in West Orange County. She was active in landscaping yards for West Orange Habitat For Humanity homes and helped the garden club obtain land and establish the Path of Life at Chapin Station on the West Orange Trail. “The Path of Life was a joint partnership with Trail Friends from the very beginning,” said past club president Jackie Brown. “Vera and I met together with Orange County Parks & Recreation to discuss our plans for installing a brick pathway and having a quiet garden area. … When I came up with the idea of putting in a public garden by selling bricks, Vera was an Orange County commissioner at the
time and knew about the county’s plan to put another 26-acre park along the bike trail. They named it Chapin Station.” Bloom & Grow members dedicated their 2017 Spring Fever in the Garden festival to Carter. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; and siblings, Margie Tyre, Laverne Murray, Kenneth Murray, Bernard Murray and Nina Jones. She is survived by two sons, Jack (and Audrey) Carter and Mark (and Nikki) Carter; and one daughter, Lynne (and Russ) Erickson; as well as six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister and one brother. A celebration of Carter’s life was held June 19 at the First Baptist Church of Windermere. Contributions can be made in her memory to 1000 Friends of Florida or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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IN OTHER NEWS: • Mona Phipps, of Oakland Nature Preserve, asked the Oakland Town Commission for continuation of town support.
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Garden, Junebug Foundation and the Fleischner Family. Johnny Damon, a professional baseball player and Dr. Phillips High School graduate, has been an important donor, as well, June said. Betsy VanderLey, Orange County commissioner, said the county has dedicated half a million dollars. June is seeking funding assistance from the community. The building, as proposed, will include a multipurpose room, small kitchen, youth learning center, computer labs, lounge area, music room, arts lab and teen game room. “If kids don’t have something productive to do, they’ll find something not so productive to do,” VanderLey said. “Boys & Girls Club fits a really fantastic need.” More community meetings are planned.
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House District 44 special election candidates John Newstreet, Paul Chandler, Bobby Olszewski and Usha Jain participated in a debate luncheon sponsored by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.
Four of the five individuals who qualified as candidates in the upcoming House District 44 special election shared their opinions on topics pertinent to West Orange County during a debate held Friday, June 23.
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asked, all the candidates agreed they would support a restoration of the original funding levels from 2016. Newstreet suggested engaging the local community to decide the best course of action on the issue and said maintaining an open dialogue is crucial. Jain reiterated her support for higher teacher pay because she believes education is of vital importance, while Chandler said that teacher competition should be fierce but isn’t because average teacher pay is too low. “We can’t divest in educa-
tion, we need to invest – invest in teachers and principals to provide for an outstanding workforce,” Olszewski said, reflecting the general consensus of all the candidates.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA As soon as the topic of medical marijuana came to the forefront, the Republican candidates displayed their reservations on the use of medical marijuana. But Chandler, the only Democratic candidate, said he supports the use of medical marijuana and believes it could help people addicted to painkillers and opiates. Like all the Republican candidates, Newstreet said he would agree to uphold state law but would not support the recreational use of marijuana. “My vote will be toward making it very limited,” Newstreet said. Olszewski said he respects the law but would suggest looking at home rule and analyzing how the addition of medical marijuana facilities might impact each individual community. Jain, on the other hand, showed strong negative sentiments regarding the use of medical marijuana. “Marijuana is a drug that can be used both ways; I would never write a prescription for it,” Jain said. “You can pay me a million dollars, and I (still) won’t write you a prescription.” HEALTH CARE When it came to the matter of health care, the candidates were asked to suggest what can be done to lower the cost of health insurance in Florida. Chandler suggested expanding Medicaid and emphasized a need to provide more funding for mental health facilities and focus on mental health treatment.
Republicans Olszewski recommended less regulation and to work closely with insurance providers and local hospitals to lower costs, and Newstreet emphasized funding for preventive care and well-being programs. Jain, who is a doctor, said the issue of health care is one of the main reasons she chose to run, as she has grown weary of seeing patients who cannot afford treatment. She suggested the idea of a state facility where people may get the treatment they require regardless of health insurance coverage.
TOURISM AND GAMBLING Regarding tourism, all the candidates were of like mind: Support tourism and limit the expansion of gambling. When asked if they would vote to keep the current amount of funding for Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, all the candidates agreed. The state agency nearly received a $15-million cut in state funding. “The tourism community would have no better friend in Tallahassee than me,” said Newstreet, who is a former Disney cast member. The candidates also showed wariness when asked about supporting the expansion of gaming in Florida and renewing the state’s pact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, stressing the need to keep Orange County family-friendly. “I don’t want to see (Interstate 4) become like a Las Vegas strip,” Chandler said. “We should keep it family-friendly.” As the only Democrat, Chandler will automatically advance to the special election in October, but Newstreet, Olszewski, Jain and Portigliatti will need to face off in the Republican primary Aug.15.
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7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 30, in downtown Winter Garden. This week’s featured artist is Jay McMullan. An Americana artist, McMullan combines guitar and harmonica to perform a variety of classic Americana songs and original pieces.
WINTER GARDEN As Kathy Bee would say, her life has been a series of detours all leading to the art of creating stained-glass lamps. Bee had never considered herself to be artistic — she left that to her mother and brother. But the first time she saw a stained-glass lamp, she felt an unexplainable pull to try creating lamps of her own. “I was just so drawn to it,” said Bee, who lives in Winter Garden. “I just knew without a doubt it was something I needed to work on.”
Initially, creating stainedglass lamps was just a hobby. Bee would make them and give them to friends and family. She never imagined how quickly her lamp business would grow. “When you don’t consider yourself an artist, when you do something, you don’t think anybody will like it,” Bee said. At her first farmer’s market, she sold 14 lamps and realized just how much people enjoyed her lamps. That was seven years ago, and since then, Bee, who now operates Soul Journey Designs, estimates that she has sold between 700 and 1,000 lamps.
“For me, it’s more than making lamps,” she said. “It’s transferring positive energy between people.” Every lamp starts with a blank bottle or vase, and Bee is always on the lookout for interesting and unique bottles to transform. Friends and neighbors often drop off odd-shaped bottles, and a friend who works at The Tasting Room knows to keep an eye out for Bee’s favorite wine bottles. “I have a relationship with my bottles,” Bee said. In her studio, shelves of blank bottles line one wall. Which one she chooses for a project all depends on her creative inspiration that day. And she never plans
Kathy Bee, owner of Soul Journey Designs, sells her stained-glass lamps in Winter Garden and Clermont.
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ahead what each one will look like. “I just use the inspiration around me,” Bee said. “I don’t know where it comes from. When I’m creating each one, it takes on its own personality and energy.” Often, she said, she taps into her surroundings, from the music playing to the weather outside, to determine how to paint and decorate each lamp. But the time it takes to make a single lamp varies depending on her creative inspiration. “Some days I can finish six lamps, and it’s like, ‘Wow, when did I do that?’” Bee said. “Other days, it takes all day just to finish one lamp.” For Bee, creating each lamp isn’t just about creating art but also about infusing each lamp with its own positive energy. “I think of it less as a creative art and more of an inspirational art,” she said. Once painted, each lamp is filled with a string of lights and capped with a decorative topper. “I wanted to light the lamp just enough to see the colors without it being too bright,” Bee said.
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Nao Tsurumaki has been named as the Garden Theatre’s new executive director.
The Garden Theatre’s board of directors announced this week that Nao Tsurumaki has been hired as the theater’s new executive director. Tsurumaki has been in the performing arts industry for the last decade, having graduated from the University of Central Florida and worked as the general manager of the Orlando Repertory Theatre and executive director of the Children’s Chorus of Washington. And he’s always kept an eye on the progress at the Garden Theatre. “No matter what city you live in, it’s rare to see a new theater open like they did,” Tsurumaki said. “I watched the birth and beginning of the Garden Theatre very closely. It’s become this key player in the arts community, not just in Winter Garden but in Central Florida.” After former executive director Alauna Friskics announced her departure in March, the board issued a national call to find the right replacement as the theater prepared to head into its 10th anniversary season. “We are thrilled to have found someone with Nao’s talent, experience and passion for the arts to lead the Garden Theatre team into our next decade,” said board President Paul Oppedisano. Although he doesn’t begin his new role until July 10, Tsurumaki said he is looking forward to working with the team at the Garden Theatre. “The theater is on this amazing trajectory artistically and financially,” he said. “My goal and hope is to expand the success it’s had.”
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Tsurumaki’s love of theater dates back to his childhood days in Japan when he attended performances with his mother. He said he always yearned to know what was going on behind the scenes as the performance played out. After gradating from UCF, Tsurumaki worked with several performing arts organizations, including the former Seaside Music Theater in Daytona Beach, Disney Theatrical Productions on Broadway and the Orlando Rep. In 2011, his family relocated to Washington, D.C., so he could lead the Children’s Chorus of Washington; but he always knew he wanted to return to his roots in Central Florida. “My wife and I started here, and I really had my start as a theater professional in Orlando,” he said. “This was always my home in many ways.” After a few years in D.C., Tsurumaki and his wife decided to move back to Florida to start their own family. And when he heard the Garden Theatre was searching for an executive director, he knew it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “To be able to raise a family here and to have this opportunity at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden means a lot to me,” he said. “I always wanted to serve a community where I could serve family audiences. I think this is a wonderful marriage between what matters to me personally and how I can contribute as a professional.” Tsurumaki said he is eager to start a new chapter with the theater as it kicks off its 10th anniversary season. “I’m looking forward to meeting everyone in the community,” he said. “I think this is a wonderful match, and I’m so glad I can be a part of it.”
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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS RED, HOT & BOOM — 4 to 11 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Red, Hot & Boom will feature plenty of live music, food, drinks and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Performers include James Arthur, Austin Mahone, AJR, Hey Violet, Drey-C and Why Don’t We. For more, visit facebook.com/officialredhotandboom.
MOUNT DORA FREEDOM ON THE WATERFRONT — 5 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Elizabeth Evans Park, 100 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora. The city of Mount Dora and 103.1 FM The Wolf will present this event, which features live music by Buddy Jewel and Spayed Koolie, children’s activities, food-truck vendors and more. The festivities conclude at dusk with fireworks over Lake Dora. For more, call (352) 735-7183 or visit mountdorafireworks.com. BALDWIN PARK BALDWIN PARK INDEPENDENCE DAY BASH — 6 to 11 p.m. Monday, July 3, in the Village Center and Harbor Park. Presented by the Baldwin Park Joint Committee and sponsored by Westminster Communities and Lake Baldwin Church, this event is a community highlight, with more than 100 vendors, a kiddie fun zone, a beer garden, food trucks, Baldwin Park’s own Room2 band and, of course, a 15-minute fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. It draws more than 20,000 attendees. Sponsorships and vendor spots available. For more information, visit baldwinparkevents.com/ independence-bash. THE VILLAGES THE VILLAGES CONCERT BAND PRESENTS A PATRIOTIC SPECTACULAR — Performances at 3 and 7 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Savannah Center, 1575 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages. Jean Butler,
Ward Green and Hugh Wicks from the Villages Concert, New Horizon and Home Town bands will share conducting roles. For more information, call (352) 753-2270.
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AVALON PARK FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT AVALON PARK — 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park Blvd. E., Orlando. Event will feature an apple pie bake-off, hot dog-eating contest, bike parade, wet/dry bounce park and performances. A 3-D fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. For more, visit eventsatavalonpark.com. CELEBRATION A SCI-FI FOURTH OF JULY — 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, in Celebration Town Center, 701 Front St. The event will feature live music by Katty Shack, Gina Marie Inacandela and DJ Tami. Attendees can compete in a sci-fi or superhero costume contest at 7 p.m. The Town Center’s KidZone will feature an assortment of inflatable games for kids and teens that will include a jousting area, bounce houses, face painting and more. The event will culminate at 9:05 p.m. with a fireworks display synchronized to a sci-fi-themed soundtrack. For more, visit celebrationtowncenter. com. CLERMONT RED, WHITE & BOOM! — 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Waterfront Park, 100 Third St., Clermont. The event will feature traditional Americana-type activities for all ages. Live music by Never Stop Believin’ — a Journey tribute band. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. over Lake Minneola. For more, visit clermontfl.gov/ events. GROVELAND GROVELAND CELEBRATION — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave. Activities will include a wakeboarding tournament, Mr. & Miss Firecracker Pageant, skateboard tournament, car show, basketball
THEME PARK CELEBRATIONS WALT DISNEY WORLD ANIMAL KINGDOM —Guests can enjoy Rivers of Light at 9:15 and 10:30 p.m. July 4. MAGIC KINGDOM — The celebration begins with “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” at 9 p.m. July 3 and 4 at Magic Kingdom. The 14-minute fireworks display will illuminate the sky above Cinderella Castle. The fireworks are set to a musical score produced in a concert-band style. This score was specifically created to stir a sense of pride in being American, show producers say, while at the same time, inviting guests from around the world to feel part of the celebration. DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS — Guests can enjoy the all-new “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks nightly, with the show beginning at a special time of 9:30 p.m. July 5. The next generation of Star Wars-themed fireworks shows, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” features themed fireworks, lasers, special effects and video projections of iconic characters and scenes from the complete saga, all set to the unforgettable score of the film series. EPCOT — Guests visiting Epcot on July 4 will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Disney characters dressed in patriotic attire throughout the afternoon at the American Adventure Pavilion. Voices of Liberty, the eight-part a capella group, will have special performances on the American Gardens Theatre
stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. July 4. The American Music Machine will perform pop hits at noon, 1, 2, 3 and 3:50 p.m. July 4. The “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. DISNEY’S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA — The resort will host an All-American July 4 cookout from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 4. The star-spangled feast includes grilled steak and shrimp, hot dogs, baked beans, sides, plus specialty drinks, beer and wine. There’s a live DJ and crafts for kids. After dinner, head to the Grand Floridian Marina for sweets and a view of Magic Kingdom’s July 4 fireworks. Tickets cost $120 plus tax for adults and $59 plus tax for ages 3 to 11; gratuity is included. To make a reservation, call (407) WDW-DINE. LEGOLAND FLORIDA PATRIOTIC FIREWORKS SHOW — 9 p.m. July 4 at LEGOLAND Florida, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven. As part of its new LEGOLAND Knight Lights event, the park will feature a patriotic display on July 4. (877) 350-5346. SEAWORLD ORLANDO ‘IGNITE’ AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO — 10 p.m. July 4 at SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando. Guests can enjoy SeaWorld’s “Ignite” display, which features fireworks, pyrotechnics and lasers during a one-of-a-kind, patriotic finale to SeaWorld’s new end-of-day spectacle. Fireworks are included with park admission and can best be viewed from Bayside Stadium.
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KISSIMMEE MONUMENTAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION — 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee. Event will feature live performances by Rose Royce, comedian Michael Winslow, Doubting Abby, Roco Monaco and Diamond Dixie. A fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. (407) 518-2503 or KissimmeeParks.org. LEESBURG LEESBURG JULY 4 CELEBRATION — 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Venetian Gardens, 201 E. Dixie Ave. The event will begin with a baseball game between the Leesburg Lightning and the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs at Pat Thomas Stadium/Buddy Lowe Field. Other activities include a performance by Mystic Dino, food, boat tailgate party and kids’ play zone and free inflatables. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. over Lake Harris. For more, visit leesburgpartnership.com.
the 4th Run/Walk in Oakland. Cost is $30 through July 3; $35 on race day. To register, visit trinrun.com. ORLANDO CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY AT THE ORLANDO EYE 1 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye, 8401 International Drive, Suite 100, Orlando. Enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities in the I-Drive 360 courtyard. Then, starting at sunset, the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye and the entrance fountain will turn red, white and blue in celebration. Take selfies with a variety of celebrity wax figures, including the all-new Justin Bieber, at Madame Tussauds. Plus, come face-to-face with more than 5,000 fish, sharks and turtles at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. For more, visit officialorlandoeye.com. FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN — 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. Celebrate the 4th of July at Lake Eola Park. The city of Orlando’s Fireworks at the Fountain is a patriotic celebration filled with fun, food and fanfare at Lake Eola Park. Live entertainment starts at 4 p.m. and the event also features a large children’s play area. Fireworks begin at 9:20 p.m. For more, visit cityoforlando.net/fireworks. ST. CLOUD ST. CLOUD LAKEFRONT CELEBRATION — 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Lakefront Park, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd., St. Cloud. The event will feature music, food, games, a beer tent and a tribute to veterans. There will be more than 15,000 people to enjoy food, fun, music and, of course, a fireworks display. For more, visit stcloudflchamber.com.
MOUNT DORA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE — 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, in downtown Mount Dora. The Rotary Club of Lake County Golden Triangle and the city of Mount Dora will present its annual Independence Day parade, which will begin at North Donnelly Street and West Seventh Avenue and end at North Tremain Street and West Fourth Avenue. For more information, contact the City of Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Department, (352) 735-7183 or email carsonc@cityofmountdora. com. OAKLAND FOUR ON THE 4TH — 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland. Celebrate our great country by joining the fourth running of the Four on
SANFORD SANFORD FIREWORKS AT STAR-SPANGLED SANFORD ON THE RIVERWALK — 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Ft. Mellon Park, 600 E. First St., Sanford. Celebrate Independence Day in Sanford with great entertainment, food and drinks. The event concludes with a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. over Lake Monroe. For more information contact the Sanford Recreation Department at (407) 688-5120 or email Eric. Griffin@sanfordfl.gov. TAVARES LET FREEDOM RING — 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby St. Activities will include a parade at 5 p.m., performance by the Maiden Voyage Band, kids rides and activities, food trucks, photo booth and more. A fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. overlooking Lake Dora with an American flag-raising
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white and blue, take a blanket or beach chair and gather with family and friends to enjoy this Winter Park tradition. For more information, call (407) 599-3463. WATERMELON 5K 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. Start your Independence Day the right way — with a 5K. Join friends, family and neighbors for a morning celebration featuring ice cold watermelon and American pride. Cost is $30 to $38. Military personnel and family receive a $10 discount (through July 2) and a special bib. For more information, call (407) 896-1160.
over Lake Dora. Parking is free at the city parking garage at Main Street and Sinclair Avenue. (352) 742-6319. WINDERMERE FOURTH OF JULY PANCAKE BREAKFAST — 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St, Windermere. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets will be available at the breakfast.
WINTER PARK 22ND ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 4, in Winter Park’s Central Park. Festivities will begin from the main stage with an “Oath of Allegiance” naturalization ceremony for 20 citizenship applicants. Mayor Steve Leary then will offer remarks and congratulate our new American citizens on their historic milestone. Wear your red,
WINTER SPRINGS WINTER SPRINGS CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM 17 — 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive, Winter Springs. Event will feature a kids zone, Freedom Fling prize toss, Winter Springs’ Got Talent competition, live music by Ennis Pruitt and the Breakers and a fireworks display at 9:10 p.m.
WINTER GARDEN ALL AMERICAN KIDS PARADE & BREAKFAST — 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10, and children eat free. There will be entertainment, activities and a child I.D. table. Parade lineup begins at 9:45 a.m. and starts at 10. Children will decorate their bikes, scooters and wagons and parade up and down downtown Plant Street. Sponsored by the lodge, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Winter Garden Downtown Merchants. (407) 656-3244. PARTY IN THE PARK — 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Attendees can take a chair or blanket for this annual tradition, which will include live music, family activities and food. Parking is available at Health Central Park and Dillard Street Elementary. For information, call Winter Garden City Hall at (407) 656-4111. In case of a potential rainout, call the rainout hotline at (407) 8775432.
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SAMUEL L. “SAM” WAGSTER DIED FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017
Samuel L. “Sam” Wagster went to the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 23, 2017, at age 77. Sam was born in Cooter, Missouri, in 1939. He graduated from the University of Memphis and moved to Winter Garden to teach English at Lakeview High School in 1962. He later decided to become a guidance counselor and graduated from Rollins with a master’s degree in 1974. He remained at Lakeview as it became a junior high and then a middle school. His teaching career spanned 42 years. He was loved by his students and respected as a devoted, caring teacher, counselor and tireless advocate for children. Sam met and married his wife, Marian, in 1967. During his years at Lakeview, Sam served as American Institute for Foreign Studies group leader, Student Council chair, basketball coach, drama coach, band parent volunteer, Honor Society chair, music advocate and chair of the Guidance Department.
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As a member of Orange County Counseling Association, he was a finalist for the Orange County 2002 Children Must Count Award and additionally won several Outstanding Service Awards. In our community, Sam was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden for 50 years, serving as Sunday School teacher, member of the Chancel Choir, the Praise Team, the Handbell Choir, the Administrative Board, the Missions Team, United Methodist Men and Walk to Emmaus and on countless committees. He was a leader with Boy Scouts and Indian Princesses and joined his wife singing with Orlando Opera Company’s “Camerata Chorus” for many years. In addition, Sam was a founding member of the Garden Community Choir and “Sounds Like Chicken” barbershop singers. In his retirement, he gave more than 2,000 hours as a volunteer at Health Central Hospital. Sam is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marian Alice; two children, Blake Everett and Shannon Elizabeth; his brother, Dallas Wagster; daughter-in-law, Melissa Wagster; grandchildren, Bradley, Amirah, Summer, Sammy and Aisin Wagster; his sisters-in law, Carolyn Looney and Phyllis Eury; and nephews and nieces, Chris Looney, MaryBeth Petrino, Brandon Looney, Ryan Eury, Kyle Eury, Seth Eury, Devin Berna and Kalyn Eury. To our Winter Garden friends: We have been blessed beyond measure to have had 50 years of love together. Can you imagine Sam’s JOY as he witnesses God’s overwhelming glory? Thank you for your prayers, your love, your support and your many acts of kindness. A communitywide Memorial Service for Sam is planned for 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 8, at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Sam’s name for the new First United Methodist Memorial Garden.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus: “FOUNDATION WORSHIP” Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867 STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 521, 611 W Ave, Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 www.starkelakebaptist.org
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Deacon James Edward Dyson, 84, of a former resident of Winter Garden, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, June 19, 2017. Deacon Dyson was born on March 2, 1933, to George Dyson and Annie Bell Campbell. He was a devoted and active member of The Hope Church of Orlando for several years. He was employed as a driver with Lynx Transportation. Deacon Dyson was a loving father, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Services were entrusted to Postell’s Mortuary, Orlando.
Billie Ruth Austin, 94, a lifelong resident of Winter Garden, passed away at home in the care of her children on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Mrs. Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Denmark, was a lovely lady of boundless energy who cherished her Lord, her family, her church and the activities and interests that enriched her life. A decades-long member at Beulah Baptist Church, she taught Sunday School and was deeply involved in the church’s WMU. An avid gardener, she surrounded her Dillard Street home with beautiful gardens and was a long-time member of the local Bloom & Grow Garden Society. Billie Ruth had a long and happy marriage to the late Lester Austin Jr., to whom she was married for more than 50 years until his
She was a member of the Central Florida Women’s League since 1988 and member of the Health Central Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers since March 1993, serving as president of the auxiliary for two years. She served as a sponsor of the West Orange Christian Service Center and on the fundraising committees. She leaves a daughter “by choice,” Jean Miller of Orlando, Florida; a brother, Ronald Bach of Fort Myers, Florida; five nieces, one nephew; seven great-nieces, one great-nephew; five great-great-nieces and one great-great-nephew. She retired from Martin-Marietta, now Lockheed Martin, after 22 years. Serving alongside her husband, Dave, who was Santa Claus, she was Mrs. Claus for 37 years, delighting children and families and numerous organizations. Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 300 Main St., Windermere, Florida, at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2017, with reception following. Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, Florida. Guest book online at woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in M. Carol Bergman’s name to: The First Baptist Church Windermere, 300 Main St., Windermere, FL 34786; Vitas Healthcare, 2201 Lucien Way, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751; or The Capital Campaign to build the Cornerstone Hospice Care Center at Health Central, 1414 Kuhl Avenue, MP 200, Orlando, FL 32806.
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death. They were both adventurous travelers and made frequent trips around the United States, Europe, Canada and Africa, bringing home wonderful memories and experiences. Mrs. Austin leaves behind three married children and their spouses: Lester Austin III and his wife, Nannette; Beverly Hatley and her husband, John; and Billie Clyatt and her husband, Dudley. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and two brothers, Harold and Charles Denmark. With her, also, was Lillian Thomas, a three-year, full-time caregiver to Mrs. Austin who developed a deep relationship with both Billie Ruth and the entire Austin family. Her services were invaluable, and without her it’s hard to imagine how difficult the last few years would have been. Billie Ruth Austin was a remarkable woman who will be dearly missed by her community, her church and, of course, her many friends and loving family. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, Winter Garden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden. www.baldwinfairchild.com.
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Taylor Head, a rising sophomore for the West Orange volleyball team, helped to bring home a national championship for the Orlando Tampa Volleyball Academy’s South Rox Red 15 team at the 44th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships last week at Disney. Additionally, Emma McElveen, a rising sophomore for Olympia, was part of OTVA’s South Rox Blue 15 team that won silver at the championships.
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Ryan Larson (Dr. Phillips), Michael Byrne (Olympia) and Garrett Milchin (The First Academy) are members of the Florida Gators baseball team that advanced to this week’s best-of-three series to decide the 2017 College World Series. Results of the series were not available at the time of press, but the Gators had won Game One June 26, 4-3.
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West Orange High softball alumna Amanda Nikhazy will continue her collegiate career at Stetson University in DeLand. Nikhazy, a utility player capable of playing several positions, makes the move as a rising junior after two strong seasons at Daytona State College.
Mya Wood, an eighth-grader at Ocoee Middle, has put college volleyball scouts on notice. Page 18.
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The Florida Little League District 14 Majors (12-and-under) All-Stars Tournament is scheduled for this weekend at Dr. Phillips Little League, with teams from Ocoee and Winter Garden looking to grab the title. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
If the desired destination is Williamsport, Penn., for the Little League World Series, then the starting point for teams here in West Orange are the fields of Dr. Phillips Little League, home to this summer’s Florida District 14 Little League Tournament. There, teams of 12-year-olds
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from Little Leagues in Ocoee, Winter Garden, Dr. Phillips and Windermere will take the field for pool play between Friday and Sunday of this weekend. Weather permitting, the championship game for the District 14 Tournament will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, pitting the top teams from pool play against one another.
OCOEE ALL-STARS Schedule: 6 p.m. June 30 vs. Windermere - National; 9 a.m. July 1 vs. Windermere - American; Noon, July 1 vs. Winter Garden; 11 a.m. July 2 vs. Dr. Phillips Players: Zack Allen, Julian Arana, Conner Bent, Timmy Brown, Logan Cardwell, Jordan Jackson, Kendall Little, D’Andre Middlebrooks, Zachary Nice, Ryan Ramlagan, Jacob Russo, Ian Satterwhite and Brayden Winn Manager: Carl Satterwhite Coaches: Jason Rodgers and Manny Retana
Outlook: This group of youngsters for Ocoee Little League has generally been together since they were 10-year-old All-Stars and last summer, as 11-year-old AllStars, they went 2-3 in the District 14 Tournament. With some lessons learned from last summer, manager Carl Satterwhite feels good about his team’s chances this weekend. “We’ve got a lot of good hitting and great defense this year,” Satterwhite said. “We’ve worked on pitching a lot — that’s where we fell short last year.”
WINTER GARDEN ALL-STARS Schedule: 6:15 p.m. June 30 vs. Windermere - American; 9:15 a.m. July 1 vs. Dr. Phillips; Noon, July 1 vs. Ocoee; 11:15 a.m. July 2 vs. Windermere - National Players: Isaac Griffin, John Henry, Levi Swindle, Diego Mira, Will McElveen, Nicholas Rich, Amanda Dewland, Dominic Cle-
mens, Elliott Jamison, Esteban Martinez, John Gall, Ethan Raz, Elijah Steele and Zale Lugo Manager: Joshua Steele Coaches: Elliott Jamison and Marcus Griffin Outlook: This year’s 12-yearold All-Star Team for Winter Garden Little League features seven returners from last summer’s 11-year-old team and seven newcomers. Of the 14 players, manager Joshua Steele says he would feel comfortable with as many as nine taking the pitchers’ mound during the tournament. Steele also noted that a handful of his players have the ability to knock the ball out of the park, adding the kids have been hard at work at practice in the days leading up to the tournament. “The kids have been hustling and doing everything we’ve asked of them,” Steele said. “They’ve given it everything they’ve got here in practice. … They’re gelling together on the field.”
Living the ‘Baseball Mom’ life Life as a baseball or softball mom isn’t easy, but many would say it’s worth it — even in the heart of All-Stars season.
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Speaking of the Nikhazy family, Amanda’s younger brother, T.J. Nikhazy, pitched a complete-game shutout against a nationally ranked team from Louisiana in a travel baseball event in Georgia June 25. T.J. Nikhazy plays for the Florida Burn and compiled nine strikeouts on the day.
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Bleacher life is real life for moms of Little Leaguers. They’ve paced the sidelines with a case of nerves as their kid takes the mound. They’ve crunched across a pile of sunflower seed shells in the stands. Their laundry rooms are constantly overflowing with baseball gear in desperate need of a wash. And they can’t seem to get rid of the red clay in between the tiles of every bathroom in their home. But they love it. “You’re sitting on that bench filled with pride, watching him grow into a man,” said Kathy Frisch, whose
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Jaylyn Whitehead, an Olympia High alumni and current pitcher for the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs in the Florida Collegiate Summer League, tossed a gem June 21. Whitehead went seven innings and earned the win in a 10-1 victory for Winter Park against Sanford, allowing just one run and six hits over the course of the outing. Brittany Gaines
Tracey Eidelman, left, Kathy Frisch and Jaime Takacs all have sons who play for Winter Garden Little League.
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How surprised were you when you found out that college were scouting you? For the first one, yeah I was surprised. Now I wish I was already in 12th grade and ready to go to college. What skill do you feel you need to work on most? Setting, because I want to get my hands and feet under the ball better.
What position is your favorite to play? Passer back row. There’s a lot of passion there and getting to go for the ball.
What is the most challenging part of the game? Trying to make a good play. If I don’t, I feel like I upset my teammates. What is the best advice you’ve gotten from your coaches? When I mess up and make a face, my coach tells me to forget the play and focus on the next play. What is your favorite movie? “A Madea Halloween.” That was really funny.
10-year-old son plays with the Winter Garden Little League. Life for a baseball, or softball, mom can easily mean spending between four and six days a week at the field. A typical day involves socializing with other parents while cheering and yelling helpful advice to their kid on the field. “It’s a big family affair,” said Tracey Eidelman, whose 10- and 11-year-old sons play with WGLL. “It’s where we all go to hang out.” For many, the Little League or travel ball life doesn’t have many breaks during the year, so the baseball diamond becomes like a second home to their entire family. “My husband and I have made tons of friends, and my children have made tons of friends,” said Leslie Lampshire, whose daughter plays softball with the Windermere Little League. “It’s definitely a community.” And to up the supportive vibe at a game, many of the moms show up to games sporting baseball- or softballthemed T-shirts, courtesy of local T-shirt companies. The Sophisticated Closet, owned by Frisch, in down-
town Winter Garden sells T-shirts featuring phrases, such as “Baseball Mom,” “Summer Days & Double Plays” and “Eat. Sleep. Baseball. Repeat.” For Windermere Little League moms, many turn to Team Moms Rock for a T-shirt with their child’s name and jersey number on the back. “You see people with (the T-shirts) on, and they’re just cheering and rooting,” said Lampshire, who owns Team Moms Rock. “You’re showing your support, you’re getting in the mood of the sport and I think it gets the kids fired up.” But being a supportive baseball mom is more than wearing a flashy T-shirt and cheering on the sidelines. “Our biggest job is to remind them that it’s just a game, because everything is life and death to them,” said Jaime Takacs, whose 11-yearold son plays with WGLL. According to these baseball moms, talking about a game beforehand is a big nono. It’s all about keeping the day as normal as possible so their kids don’t get a case of nerves. And after a bad day on the field, it’s sometimes up to the moms to calm down their upset ballplayer. “In the car on the way home,
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In more than three years of involvement with the Florida Collegiate Summer League, Jay Welsh has never seen anything quite like the day that Sadler Goodwin had June 21. A rainout the day before caused the Winter Garden Squeeze to travel to Altamonte Springs for a double-header against the Scorpions. Over the course of those two games, Goodwin had himself a day: the incoming junior for Troy University went 4-for-6 at the plate with two home runs, two doubles, 10 RBIs and three runs scored. “That’s the best day I’ve seen in this league — with me or against me,” Welsh said. “(Goodwin) was really locked in that day.” For his part, Goodwin says the success from the first game just rolled over into the second. “The first game, I was seeing the ball well and that really kickstarted that day,” Goodwin said. In total last week, Goodwin went 12-for-24 and hit four dou-
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If you have not had an opportunity to catch the Winter Garden Squeeze yet this season at Heller Bros. Ballpark, the next six days represent your best chance to do so. The Squeeze (8-8) will play four home games in a row between June 30 and July 4, and the Winter Garden ball club will play on its home field in six of its next nine contests.
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VISION DEVElOpmENT: • A better connected community for all modes of circulation
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ings are coming to Ocoee. Upon etion, the downtown will have the ucture it needs to grow, the vision to • A place of lasting value, authentic and the people to make it new investment and To learn more about the vision for the economic future of Downtown activity Ocoee, . visit www.ocoee.org
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Ocoee Downtown Redevelopment Dear Citizens of Ocoee and our Friends in Central Florida, This is a historic time! The Downtown Ocoee Master Plan launched March 2017. A record number of you participated in the shaping of this plan by writing, calling, and/or attending our standing-room only development meetings. We wanted to make our first plan update as public as possible, so we partnered with the West Orange Times-Observer to create this special section. Mayor Rusty Johnson, city commissioners, and staff worked together to incorporate your concerns into the final plan. We are proud we could start our $43 million-dollar downtown redevelopment while lowering Ocoee’s millage rate. Our design teams have completed the design phase for our first projects. Work will start soon on the Bluford Avenue reconstruction and the Wastewater Force main connector. City staff will do everything possible to minimize disruption for residents, but parts of Bluford will need to be closed at times during the next few months. Our goal remains the same -- to create a better-connected city core with a more dynamic linkage of Lake, Park, and Community. By the time all the projects are completed in early 2020, we will have a downtown that captures an authentic Ocoee sense of place, creates experiences that entice people to come back, and attracts new investment and economic development. The plan covers the 400 acres roughly bounded by State Road 429 to the west, Starke Lake to the east, Silver Star Road to the north, and Delaware Street to the south. The benefits will reverberate through every part of Ocoee. We are already seeing increased economic activity. People are buying property in downtown. We’ve reviewed plans for a new restaurant and for a first-class office park near S.R. 429. We’re looking forward to reviewing more applications for mixed use developments that will include apartments, stores, offices, and attractions. All projects are moving forward on schedule. The Mayor and commission expect to receive staff recommendations during our July 18 meeting for firms to supervise the reconstruction of Oakland Avenue, McKey Street, Taylor Street, Kissimmee Avenue, and Trail Segment 3. We also plan, in the near future, to review a contract to develop design criteria for the City Hall relocation, and engage design firms for the Lakefront Park Design, Lakeshore Center Expansion, and the Master Downtown Stormwater System. We remain committed to keeping you informed about the downtown redevelopment’s progress. We will continue to update you via news organizations, social media, and of course, on the city’s website at: www.ocoee.org. We appreciate your understanding that a major project like this can’t be completed overnight, and that any growing pains we may experience as each phase is implemented is another step towards creating a more attractive, family friendly place to live. We look forward to a great future for everyone in Ocoee. Sincerely,
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DOWNTOWN PROJECT Status Report for June 15, 2017 Master Downtown Stormwater System Current Status: Conceptual design phase is nearing completion. Lakefront Park Improvements Current Status: City Commission is to award the initial design work to S&ME, Inc. at the June 20, 2017 meeting. The firm has proposed a 7-week schedule to develop a conceptual plan that will identify the nature and location of all proposed improvements. Bluford Avenue Reconstruction Current Status: Construction plans are being completed and work should begin this summer. City Hall Relocation Current Status: Negotiations are underway with Zyscovich, Inc., the topranked design firm identified by the City Commission. A proposed contract for developing the design criteria package that will be used to secure the designbuild services needed for construction should be ready for presentation to the City Commission at their July 18 meeting. Lakeshore Center Expansion Current Status: The proposed expansion plan has been modified to enlarge the existing banquet room to the north into the area now occupied by a City Hall employee parking lot. Approval of this change in plans is on the agenda for the City Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June 20 meeting. The city has determined that the best manner for construction of this project is the construction manager at risk approach, so solicitation of statements of qualification from potential contractors will begin in August 2017.
McKey Street Reconstruction Current Status: Three engineering firms have been shortlisted to develop construction plans for this project. Staff expects to make a recommendation for award to the City Commission at its July 18 meeting. Taylor St, Kissimmee Ave & Trail Segment 3 Current Status: Three engineering firms have been shortlisted to develop construction plans for this project. Staff expects to make a recommendation for award to the City Commission at its July 18 meeting. Maine Street Extension Current Status: Construction is underway, with completion expected in August 2017. Bluford Ave Second Left-turn Lane Current Status: Lane Construction will begin work on this project soon. Wastewater Force Main Connector Current Status: Plans are complete and construction will begin in July 2017. Silver Star Road Realignment Current Status: MetroPlan Orlando is preparing a task order for its transportation consultant to conduct a study of this project using federal funds provided by the Florida Department of Transportation. The study, which will include public participation components, is expected to take about a year to complete.
To learn more about the vision for the future of Downtown Ocoee, visit www.ocoee.org
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Oakland Avenue Reconstruction Current Status: Three engineering firms have been shortlisted to develop construction plans for this project. Staff expects to make a recommendation for award to the City Commission at its July 18 meeting.
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UPCOMING PROJECT TIMELINE JULY
1) Bluford Ave. Left-turn Lane DESIGN-BUILD BEGINS 2) Bluford Ave. Reconstruction ENGINEERING DESIGN COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 3) Lakeshore Center Expansion CONCEPTUAL DESIGN BEGINS
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1) Master Downtown Stormwater System ENGINEERING DESIGN BEGINS 1) Taylor St., Kissimmee Ave., & Trail Segment 3 Land Acquisition BEGINS
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2) Oakland Ave. Reconstruction ENGINEERING DESIGN BEGINS
JANUARY
1) Maine Street Extension CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED 2) Downtown Gravity Sewer System CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 3) City Hall Relocation Land Acquisition BEGINS 4) Bluford Ave. Left-turn Lane CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED
To learn more about the vision for the future of Downtown Ocoee, visit www.ocoee.org
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