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On to November

After no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary, Robert “Bobby” Olszewski and Betsy VanderLey will continue their campaigns for Orange County commissioner.

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YOUR TOWN

Visions & missions

TRIM NOTICES HAVE ARRIVED

Dr. Phillips resident Matt FitzGibbon’s German Shepherd, Vesper, is a one-eyed, certified humanremains-detection dog. STORY ON PAGE 5A

Danielle Hendrix

Vesper, a 3-year-old German Shepherd who is missing one eye, is a certified human-remains-detection dog.

ARTS & CULTURE

The Orange County Property Appraiser’s office has mailed Truth-In-Millage (TRIM) notices to every property owner in Orange, and these letters detail approximate valuations for their property, as well as proposed taxes specified by jurisdiction. Residents have until Sept. 19 to inquire about the proposed tax they will be responsible for in 2017. OCPA will be hosting a series of temporary satellite offices at locations throughout the county at no additional cost to taxpayers. Residents can meet oneon-one with OCPA staff and real estate experts to meet all their needs. For information, call (407) 836-504. In West Orange County, these satellite offices will be available: n 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando n 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Hiawassee Library, 7391 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando n 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. n 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St. n 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee.

What you can expect when Cinépolis opens The luxury movie-theater company will open its seventh dine-in theater next fall in Hamlin. JENNIFER NESSLAR

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Soon, Horizon West residents will be able to enjoy dinner and a movie — all at the same place. Hamlin developer Boyd Development Corporation announced Aug. 19 luxury movie-theater company Cinépolis USA as its newest tenant. Cinépolis Luxury

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Cinemas Hamlin, which will be Cinépolis USA’s seventh dine-in movie theater in the country, it is scheduled to open fall 2017. The 10-screen luxury movie theater will front Lake Hancock, along with three to five other waterfront restaurants. Cinépolis USA’s dine-in theaters include a waiter service, a SEE CINEPOLIS PAGE 6A

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The bar at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Westlake Village offers a variety of drinks and refreshments

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

COLOR YOURSELF HEROIC 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. What superhero would you be? Choose a hero name, a super power and more as you create your very own heroes. Ages 6-12. (407) 835-7323. LIVE MUSIC: ROCKIT FLY 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and Saturday, Sept. 3, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. (407) 2587028.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

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PIGEON WANTS TO PARTY 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Celebrate Mo Willems’

one and only Pigeon. Crafts and stories for ages 3-5. (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

ROSEN JCC POKER LEAGUE 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rosen JCC, 11184 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando. This Texas Hold ’Em-style league includes five weeks of tournament play. The top scorers then advance to the final table for a chance to win prizes. Ages 21 and older. Lori Levine, (407) 387-2740. ROTARY CLUB OF WINDERMERE Meets at 6:54 a.m. Tuesdays at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. For more, visit windermererotary.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7

CONTAINER GARDENING 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Join Master Gardener Dena Wild from the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Office for tips on starting a container garden. Learn the advantages of container gardening and how easy it is to grow herbs, flowers and even vegetables right out of containers from your own household. Wild will also demonstrate the techniques for transplanting plants to containers. (407) 835-7323.

MEET THE MAYOR 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. For more, visit town.windermere. fl.us. OPEN HOUSE: THE SALT SCENE Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at The Salt Scene, 4757 The Grove Drive, Suite 124, Windermere. For more, call (407) 217-5944 or visit thesaltscene. com.

FALL FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Celebrate fall with stories, games and activities featuring apples, pumpkins and autumn leaves. Ages 3-5. (407) 8357323. LIVE MUSIC: THE DOWN BROTHERS 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. (407) 258-7028.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. The guest speaker is Dr. Jessica Spencer, who will discuss Amendment 2 and the supposed flaws and loopholes associated with the proposal for medical marijuana. Cost is $20 for the lunch and speaker. RSVP to Carolyn Sparks, csparks248@gmail.com. or (407) 230-3856. For information, worw.federated@ gmail.com.

CAREGIVING MATTERS WORKSHOPS Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m., presentation is 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 9, at Serenades West Orange, 720 Roper Road, Winter Garden. The three-part series is being held in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Senior Resource Alliance. This month’s

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

EDIBLE CRAFTS 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. This is a three-part series for ages 6 to 13. (407) 835-7323.

program is “How to Communicate When Logic Doesn’t Work,” and it provides caregivers and family members an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease with specific emphasis on communication and behavior issues. Admission is free. (407) 843-1910, Ext. 301.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

FLICK ON THE FIELD: “THE SANDLOT” Gates open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Winter Garden Little League fields, 420 S. Park Ave. Concessions will be sold, and there will be raffles. Take a chair or blanket. Admission is a can of non-perishable food for Matthew’s Hope. (407) 877-7113.

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The woman behind the West Orange Country Club

The West Orange Country Club archway will one day be restored to its former glory.

Danielle Hendrix

Historic arch’s future includes restoration The old West Orange Country Club archway, off Avalon Road, one day will be restored to its former glory. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER

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he piece of land that once hosted the old West Orange Country Club soon will become a park, but the historic brick-and-concrete archway — the only remnant of a once-thriving place for socialites to gather — still sits untouched. First the site of the old country club from 1915 to 1924 and then Tucker and Son Ranch from 1941 onward, the 210-acre parcel of land sits on Avalon Road, east of Johns Lake. In 2011, the City of Winter Garden purchased the land and later announced plans to develop it as a legacy park, the first phase of which is set to open in early 2017. Grace and Charles MatherSmith moved from Chicago to Florida in the early 1900s and built the old West Orange Country Club in 1911. The club was designed and built by Augustus “Gus” Hart and was once the social hub for West Orange’s well-to-do. However, despite plans for the land itself, the arched gate — a registered historic landmark — looks out over Avalon Road and provides passersby a glimpse into the past. “Only the arched gateway, the silent sentinel to times past, stands alone by the side of the old Avalon Road,” wrote Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s previous executive director, Rod Reeves, in a 2002 email to the City of Winter Garden. “This arched gateway stands as a remnant and reminder of the

The West Orange Country Club archway in 1988.

unique part that the first West Orange Country Club played in the historical development of the Winter Garden-West Orange area. “Therefore, the Winter Garden Heritage Museum and Foundation, Inc. hereby declare this site historically significant to the Winter Garden-West Orange area,” Reeves added. Although there are no current plans set in stone for the archway, Winter Garden staff assures the community that it will be preserved and will one day be restored to its former glory. “When we bought the land, there was a stipulation that we restore the arch,” said Andrea Vaughn, community relations

manager for the city. “We had said we would restore it. We’ve been approached by the West Orange Country Club because they were interested in having it on their site. It’s a costly endeavor, and right now, there’s no timeline on restoring it.” In addition to the eventual restoration, the arch one day could be relocated. However, no decision on any possible relocation has been discussed. “If it is moved, it’ll be expensive,” Vaughn said. “Preparing it for a move, even just restoring it and giving it a good structure, is expensive. Whether or not it’s relocated — to another spot on the land or another location — is still up in the air.” Regardless of any possibility of relocation in the arch’s future, eventual restoration is definitely on the city’s radar. But if the city does one day decide to relocate the arch, current West Orange Country Club General Manager George Holland said the club would welcome the historic landmark. “It would be the greatest thing I could possibly ever hear, if the city decided to rest it at the club, because it would connect the 1920s to today,” Holland said. “The country club existing with that name is sitting just a few miles down the road, and it’s looking like we’ll be here for years to come. Several of our members and investors have grown up in the area and have passed by it thousands of times. We’d love to put it on display for the rest of the community.”

Grace Mather-Smith was the young bride of Charles Frederic MatherSmith, a wealthy paper manufacturer. The two moved in the early 1900s to Oakland from Chicago, where she was a Follies Dancer and stage actress. She brought her flair for the dramatic and became known as a local legend. Grace’s husband built her a 22-room mansion (later expanded to 28), which they named “Edgegrove,” on a bluff overlooking Lake Apopka. Edgegrove became the social hub of Central Florida, with boating parties, card parties, dances and buffets. It was said the women of Oakland, already appalled at Grace’s wild behavior, were further shocked when she demonstrated the latest dance craze, the Turkey Trot, to the sewing circle. Always ready for a social event, Grace invited every child, regardless of age, to the annual birthday party of her oldest child, Grace Mary. Grace received a new car for her birthday every year. Once, while preparing for a social event, she realized she needed a last-minute item, so she headed to Orlando at breakneck speed in her fancy vehicle. She was stopped and fined $10. Grace flung a $20 bill at the constable, yelling, “Keep the change; I’ll be coming back through here flying like hell in a few minutes!”

The Mather-Smiths built the original West Orange Country Club on Johns Lake because Grace wanted a place in West Orange County to hold social events. The couple built and rented out the cottages around the golf course. The club’s success came to an end when the clubhouse and course were flooded by the overflow of Johns Lake after excessive hurricane rains in 1924. That property is now part of the Tucker Ranch. In downtown Oakland, the Mather-Smiths sponsored a beautification program. Located west of Tubb Street, where the West Orange Trail cuts through, Grace Park was laid out and landscaped with the help of many local families who raised funds at events such as a Big Fish Supper. There were two circular pools with fountains, flowering vines on trellises, benches and a 12-column pergola with a latticed roof in the center. Four concrete pillars are all that remain of Grace Park. Charles died in 1941, and Grace died on New Year’s Day 1962. The two were buried side-by-side in a carved pink marble mausoleum on their property. It was vandalized in 1968, and the family had the bodies and pink markers moved to the Oakland Cemetery. — AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE

Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

“This arched gateway stands as a remnant and reminder of the unique part that the first West Orange Country Club played in the historical development of the Winter Garden-West Orange area.” — Rod Reeves, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s previous executive director in 2002

Photos courtesy of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation

Grace Mather-Smith was legendary in Oakland for her extravagant social life and vivacious attitude.

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Olszewski, VanderLey heading to run-off GABBY BAQUERO, MICHAEL ENG AND DANIELLE HENDRIX

Editor’s note: The vote totals and percentages are based on unofficial results from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections at press time. ORANGE COUNTY It was a hotly

contested election from the get-go, and it’s not over yet. Because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary election, voters once again will be asked to cast their ballots for the next Orange County District 1 commissioner. Oakland resident Betsy VanderLey was the top votegetter in the primary, receiving 9,878 (45.54%) votes. In November’s general election, she will face Winter Garden City Commissioner Robert “Bobby” Olszewski, who received 7,690 (35.45%) votes. Candidate Nuren Haider received 2,372 (10.94%) votes, and Dr. Usha Jain received 1,751 (8.07%) votes. VanderLey held her watch party at The VineYard Wine Bar and Healthy Bistro at The Grove Orlando near Windermere. “A four-way race with 46% is unheard of,” VanderLey said to about 60 supporters in attendance. “Now, we bury him (Olszewski).” At his own watch party at Graffiti Junktion in Dr. Phillips, Olszewski said he expected the run-off. “It was a spirited primary, and I look forward to continuing to share my vision for Orange County,” he said. Olszewski and his wife, Allison, are expecting their daughter to be born any day now. Despite the lack of sleep that comes with a newborn, Olszewski said he is prepared to resume his campaign. “I’m a man of faith, and I don’t believe we have any obstacles put in our path that we can’t conquer,” he said. “We’re going to work harder than any candidate will in this race to show Orange County District 1 that we will put residents and community first back in local government.” VanderLey declined requests for an interview for this story. SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4

In the race for the Orange County School Board District 4 seat, incumbent Pam Gould earned 10,122 (58.99%) votes, while challenger Michele Wilmot received 7,037 (41.01%) votes. SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 7

In a four-way race for the Orange County School Board District 7 seat, incumbent Christine Moore failed to secure more than 50% of the vote, thus sending this race to a run-off in November. Moore received 8,353 (45.25%) votes. She will face Matthew Fitzpatrick, who received 4,589 (24.86%) votes.

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Tensions rise between Olszewski, VanderLey Betsy VanderLey paid more than $88,000 to Millennium Consulting, founded by John Dowless. Dowless also is chairman of the ECO firm that paid for a negative ad against candidate Robert Olszewski, but that ad was funded using other monies.

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campaign mailer sent to Orange County District 1 residents criticizing candidate Robert “Bobby” Olszewski’s attendance record at the MetroPlan Municipal Advisory Committee was paid for and distributed by an electioneering and communications organization owned by the same man who acts as candidate Betsy VanderLey’s hired political consultant. John Dowless is founder and CEO of Millennium Consulting, an Orlando-based political consulting firm to which VanderLey has paid more than $88,000 during her campaign. Dowless also is chairman and treasurer of Progress and Prosperity for Orange County, the ECO that created and sent the piece regarding Olszewski’s MAC attendance record. Dowless also is vice chairman of the MAC and council president for the city of Edgewood. In last week’s candidate Q&A for the West Orange Times & Observer and Windermere Observer, VanderLey said she was aware of the ad but that it was not sent by her campaign. “My campaign has not published any negative advertising pieces,” VanderLey said. “However, I am aware that a third party has published my opponent’s absentee record highlighting his lack of attendance on committees he references as experience for the office. “I have never believed in, nor will I engage in, personal attacks that have no bearing on holding public office,” she said. VanderLey said the money she paid to Millennium Consulting was used to fund mailers that championed her campaign. She said she was aware of the negative ad prior to its release. “I had heard it was going to happen,” she said. “I had a heads up, but I didn’t approve it or have any control over it.” Dowless confirmed the negative mailer sent from his ECO was independent from the work he performed for VanderLey as Millennium Consulting. He also confirmed the $88,000 he received from VanderLey’s campaign was not used for the negative ad. Those monies — totaling $6,000 — came from ECO funds. “It’s separate because they (Millennium clients) are not part of the creative process (in creating the ECO mailers),” he said. Dowless also said he obtained the information regarding Olzsewski’s record through a public-records request and not through his position on the MAC board. “I believe we did do a publicrecords request, but that information is also available on the website,” he said.

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DATE PURPOSE AMOUNT Nov. 17, 2015 Consulting/software $1,150 March 25 Consulting/printing expenses $3,800 May 3 Consulting fees/advertisements $1,675 May 3 Signs/campaign advertising $6,300 June 11 Consulting/retainer fees $1,000 July 1 Consulting/mailing/signs $6,599.54 July 18 Consulting/mailers/postage/printing $17,830 July 25 Printing/postage/voter mail $5,830 July 27 Printing/mail to voters $19,723 Aug. 8 Consulting/mailers/postage/printing $13,000 Aug. 17 Voter mailers/polling $11,400.82 TOTAL: $88,308.36 Source: Orange County Supervisor of Elections

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CHARGES IN THE AD

The negative ad states Olszewski did not attend a MetroPlan MAC meeting in more than a year. According to a timeline created by MetroPlan Orlando, Olszewski was appointed to the MAC in June 2012 and was elected as its second vice chairman in June 2014. It is customary for the second vice chairman to be elected as first vice chairman the following year. However, in May 2015, thenMAC Chairman Charles Lacey, mayor of Winter Springs, appointed a Nominating Committee to select leadership positions for the following year. That committee included St. Cloud Mayor Rebecca Borders, Maitland Mayor Dale McDonald, Lake Mary Commissioner Sid Miller and Dowless. At the nominating meeting May 7, 2015, Olszewski was motioned and seconded as first vice chairman, as was Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn. Ultimately, Bruhn was selected. The committee then discussed the idea of keeping Olszewski in the second vice chairman position, but the committee selected St. Cloud Mayor Rebecca Borders instead. In his response in last week’s Q&A, Olszewski said he decided he could not attend because he questioned the motivations of one MAC member — Dowless. “When I learned that an elected official and fellow MAC member was using (his) vote on this committee to benefit (his) personal paycheck and benefit (his) clients, I was appalled,” he said. “I brought this to the attention of MetroPlan employee and MAC staff liaison Virginia Whittington, and next, I had a discussion with MetroPlan Executive Director Harry Barley. … Since the ethical voting concerns I had with the MAC fell on deaf ears, I contacted our Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and City Manager Mike Bollhoefer and informed them that I could no longer attend MAC because of this breaching the public’s trust, and they agreed.” Bollhoefer confirmed he had spoken with Olszewski. “It was quite some time back, but he did call me and tell me about his issues,” he said. “He had some ethical issues that had to do with

how they voted or picked somebody.” However, Dowless said Olszewski’s statement is inaccurate and misleading. “(At the time of that meeting) I was not employed by Betsy VanderLey,” he said. “We did not have a contract until February 2016, I believe.” The first documented payment from VanderLey’s campaign to Dowless’ Millennium Consulting was in Nov. 17, 2015 — $1,150 for consulting/software, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections. Outgoing Orange County District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd, who has endorsed VanderLey, said Olszewski’s statement is inaccurate. “As the current board chairman of MetroPlan Orlando, I was surprised to read some of what Mr. Olszewski had to say about the Municipal Advisory Committee,” he said. “This committee comprises elected officials from cities and towns throughout our threecounty area. … In an effort to shed some light on a recent campaign advertisement having to do with Mr. Olszewski’s involvement with the Municipal Advisory Committee and inferences made in his profile piece, I asked MetroPlan Orlando’s staff for background information. As a result, I learned that Mr. Olszewski was disappointed that he was not elected to serve in a leadership position with the Municipal Advisory Committee back in July 2015. Since then, he has not attended any committee meetings. “MetroPlan Orlando neither gets involved in political campaigns nor controls political advertisements,” he said. “The content of the piece submitted by Mr. Olszewski suggested otherwise, and I felt this needed to be corrected.” Dowless agreed. “There’s no cronyism with 17 separately elected officials,” he said. Staff Writer Jennifer Nesslar contributed to this report. Contact Michael Eng at meng@orangeobserver.com.

To read County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd’s opinion on this subject, visit bit.ly/2c5en1r.

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Seeing success DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER DR. PHILLIPS Dr. Phillips resident Matt FitzGibbon’s dog Vesper is an active, high-drive German Shepherd who serves as a humanremains-detection dog and loves chasing tennis balls. She’s also missing one eye.

THE START OF A JOURNEY

It all started three years ago, when FitzGibbon’s wife read a book about canine search and rescue. She thought it would be something he would be interested in, so she gave the book to him. After reading it, he did some research online and found the Florida Alliance of Search and Rescue K-9 in DeLand. “I called up the leader and she said, ‘Come to training; see what we do,’” FitzGibbon said. “So I went out on a Saturday morning and was absolutely amazed watching these dogs work in the woods. That led me to the training for myself, training for the dog and all of that.” He got Vesper when she was 10 weeks old, and they immediately began her HRD training. But he quickly realized there was a problem after she suffered constant eye infections, conjunctivitis and other complications. He had to suspend Vesper’s training for a while as they went through the confusing process of trial and error, trying to diagnose and treat the issue. Eventually, they were referred to the small-animal hospital at the University of Florida in Gaines-

ville, where veterinarians diagnosed Vesper with a neurogenic eye disease that caused the tearproduction gland in her left eye to shut down completely. For a one-and-one-half years, the family tried eye drops, medications and surgeries. At one point, FitzGibbon had to give Vesper 23 eye drops per day in each eye and six pills. But because Vesper was such a high-drive puppy, it was difficult to wrestle with her and get her to sit still for the medication. So he turned to Central Florida K-9, a dog-training facility in Orlando. “As a high-drive puppy, it’s kind of like living with a Tasmanian devil,” he said. “Central Florida K-9’s trainers helped me understand how you give 46 eye drops and six pills a day to a dog and not have her hate your guts. They were instrumental with helping me work through her issues on the training side and they have a lot of great advice.” Eventually, it became evident that Vesper’s eye disease was too severe to be controlled by medication. After a long, extended hospital stay in Gainesville, the only option left was to completely remove her left eye. Following the removal of Vesper’s eye, she went through a difficult recovery period when she had to wear a “cone of shame” for a few months. “After several months in recovery we went back out to training and it was like a duck to water,” FitzGibbon said. “She was just right back at it. Her favorite thing to do is search.”

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Matt FitzGibbon and his certified human-remains-detection dog, Vesper, work with the Florida Alliance of Search and Rescue K-9.

HAPPY TO SEARCH

Since then, Vesper and FitzGibbon have continued to train and serve with FASAR K-9 and Central Florida K-9. FASAR’s search-and-rescue team is a nonprofit organization, and all handlers and dogs are volunteers who train together each week all over Central Florida at environments ranging from state parks to fire-rescue facilities. “We own our own dogs, we train together as a team and train the dogs together as a team, because training a good search-and-rescue dog takes a team of people,” he said. “You can’t do it individually. I tell people that it takes a small city to train a rookie handler and certified disabled dog — that took a whole city.” As a certified National Associa-

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tion for Search and Rescue HRD Land Type IV Wilderness dog, Vesper’s training is all on-thejob when she is out searching. FitzGibbon and other handlers put targets and source material out in the woods, and they have different drills and behavioral shaping devices for the dogs. He said that Vesper, now 3 years old, is a very sweet, high-drive dog who loves people and loves to work. She is a bit more insecure than most dogs because of her limited field of vision but has learned to adjust to targeting. “Workability-wise, she works just like any other dog on the team,” he said. “I usually deploy her only in areas I’m familiar with or that I’ve walked or seen — I don’t just cut her loose. I have to manage her search area, but if we’re in yards or

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field or wilderness, I’m not worried about debris.” The FASAR team works in conjunction with law enforcement and can be called out any time to assist them in searches. Sometimes the team goes six months or more without a call, but earlier this year, FitzGibbon was out four times in one month. “Sometimes, we’re out for a day; sometimes we’re out for two to four days,” he said. “We have certified dogs who are trackers and trailers and scent dogs. We also then have our certified cadaver dogs, so we can respond to whatever situation they have.” Handlers train the dogs to recognize a certain odor, and if the dogs find it and alert, they get rewarded with a toy or treat. “It has been a difficult journey, but there has been a whole city of people who have contributed to her success and they all deserve the credit,” he said of Vesper’s journey. Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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full menu, reclining leather seats and a full bar. “It will be a great fit,” said Annelise Holyoak, national marketing manager for Cinépolis. “Luckily, our real-estate team does a lot of research, and they feel that the demographics match perfectly to what we’re looking for. The community has an absolute relaxed, healthy feel, casual but very elegant, and similarly to Cinépolis, Hamlin is going to be an immersive experience.” When visiting Cinépolis dinein theaters, most people purchase tickets online before coming. Theaters typically open 20 minutes before the screening begins, and people can go straight to their seats, where a server will greet them and take their dinner orders. Depending on when people order, their meal will come out either before the movie or during the beginning. The theater is designed in such a way that the servers do not block guest’s view of the screen. The auditoriums, which feature reclining seats, are set up stadium-style, so each seat is above the one in front of it. Each theater also is equipped with a bar in the lobby. Patrons can enjoy their drink at the bar or take it into the theater. People also can order drinks from their server. Cinépolis theaters offer experiential events and items specific to each area, Holyoak said. The theaters offer themed merchandise specific to that area, pop-up art shows and specialty drinks and cocktails. “It’s the only way you’ll ever see a movie after you try it,” Holyoak said. West Orange residents may be familiar with Cinépolis because of its Polk County theater, located

ABOUT CINÉPOLIS USA Hamlin will be Cinépolis USA’s seventh luxury movie theater. The company, based in Dallas, has 16 operating theaters in the U.S. Its parent company, Cinépolis — based in Mexico — began adopting the luxury movie-theater model in 1999. Currently, Cinépolis is the world’s fourthlargest movie theater chain, with more than 550 locations worldwide.

WHAT’S COMING TO HAMLIN In addition to the luxury movie theater, a Walmart is scheduled to open this fall, and Publix will open in spring 2017. Hamlin currently includes three neighborhoods for single-family homes — Ashton Woods’ Hamlin Reserve and Taylor Morrison’s Overlook at Hamlin and Cove at Hamlin. A 316-unit apartment project, LakeWalk at Hamlin, will complete by early 2018. In addition, Orlando Health is building a 16-bed hospital, scheduled to open early 2018.

just off Interstate 4 about 30 minutes from Hamlin. That theater is more of a traditional theater; however, it does have a full bar with some gourmet food items, as well as an IMAX theater. Cinépolis USA is the third anchor tenant to commit to Hamlin. Walmart opens this fall, and Publix will open in spring 2017. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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THE COMPANY Matt Santorelli has quickly climbed the ladder in the performance world. He started as a performer at Walt Disney World but is now getting ready to lead a tour of “Disney On Ice Presents Follow Your Heart” across the U.S. as company manager.

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rowing up in New York, Matt Santorelli dreamed of working for Disney. Santorelli, who loved sketching and the visual arts, hoped to illustrate animations, drawing inspiration from some of his favorite Disney animations “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast.” As he grew older, Santorelli’s interest turned to performing. When his family moved to Florida, he landed a job in performance at Walt Disney World. More than 15 years later, Santorelli, a Horizon West resident, is still involved in the world of Disney performance, this time with Feld Entertainment. He is the company manager of “Disney On Ice Presents Follow Your Heart,” which opens Sept. 2 at the Amway Center, before traveling around the east coast of the U.S. and into Canada.

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“Disney On Ice” shows play in large arenas across the world. This show includes characters from several Disney favorite animated movies, with the performers doing the entire show while ice skating. “The story line is really inspiring, and I think it’s going to hit home for a lot of kids and parents,” Santorelli said. HUNNY HELPER

As a Disney performer, Santorelli performed in nearly every Disney theme park. He was in “Fantasmic!,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Christmas shows and parades around the park. His acting experience didn’t end after his stint at Walt Disney World. In 2005, Feld Entertainment hired him as a performer in its Disney Live! shows. He got to travel the world while performing in “Winnie the Pooh,” when he played a hunny helper, a comical character who helped the story line to progress. One of his favorite memories from that time is when his brother and mother got to see him perform — in Rome. After performing for three years with Feld, Santorelli began to feel he was aging out of continual performance and wanted to try some backstage work. “In my mind, I thought, ‘Man I’m getting old; I can’t be putting on clown makeup forever,’” he said with a laugh. “But I was always fascinated with what happens backstage to put on a production.”

He worked up the ranks from tour coordinator to company manager in various shows. As a performer, Santorelli didn’t find the transition easy. “It took some getting used to,” he said. “I had to restrain myself from wanting to hop in front of a camera every now and then. … But it’s a different type of rewarding experience. There’s nothing like being on stage and performing for an audience, but there’s nothing like sitting in the audience and watching from the stands kids enjoying the show.” As he began to work with the Disney On Ice shows, he was amazed by the performers’ abilities in athletics as well as their ability to portray their roles at the same time. ON THE ROAD

As company manager, Santorelli is involved with everything from coordinating hotel stays to managing company members. He directly interacts with the performers every day. As the company travels around the east coast of the U.S. and into Canada, Santorelli won’t come home until the tour concludes in April 2017. That’s why Santorelli is excited about two stops — the opening in Orlando and the stop in Brooklyn. In Orlando, his parents and sibling’s families will be able to come see the performance. His extended family will get to enjoy the show in Brooklyn. “I grew up in a big Italian family, and (family) was the center,” he said.

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used to own UPS stores until he ended up selling them after realizing retail was not for him. Following that, he had a lot of free time and began focusing on himself. “I wasn’t working out; I was sluggish and didn’t like the way I looked or felt,” he said. “I hired a personal trainer and worked with them for about six months and saw great results. Something just kind of clicked. … I’ve been living in this area for a while and said, ‘Why is there no gym around here?’” He began researching smaller fitness clubs because he wanted something more personal. And with his background in store man-

agement, he looked into franchises and came across Anytime Fitness. “With a lot of gyms you have thousands of members, and I didn’t want to just open a gym and sell memberships,” he said. “I wanted to work on a club culture and get to know all the members and help them reach their fitness goals. I can’t service 5,000, members but I can help 800 to 900 pretty easily. Everybody has to find what’s right for them. We offer that smaller, more intimate gym experience.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Clarice Seidner, beloved wife of Windermere Union Church Pastor Emeritus Roger Seidner and mother to Martha, David and Dwight Seidner, passed away Aug. 18, 2016. Clarice and Roger celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 28, 2016. Clarice was born to parents JOYCE FAYE GRIFFIN, 66, of Winter Garden, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Robert Bryant Funeral and Cremation Chapel, Orlando. KENNETH MICHAEL KELLY, 68, of Windermere, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha. DELLA MAE POSTELL, 73, of Winter Garden, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka.

who were part of a pioneer family that settled in Orlando and had Native-American heritage. She grew up active in 4-H Club and graduated from Ocoee Senior High and Florida State with a degree in elementary education and sociology. She was on the faculty of several local schools. The Seidners will be holding a small, private memorial service.

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Dr. Phillips alumni now teammates at UCF Freshman receiver Jaquarius “Q” Bargnare and senior quarterback Nick Patti are each excited to be a part of the new-look Knights offense ahead of UCF’s opener on Saturday. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR ORLANDO As he nears the end of his first training camp as a college football player, UCF freshman receiver and Dr. Phillips alum Jaquarius “Q” Bargnare can sum up the difference between

camp in high school and camp at a Division I college program pretty simply. “Everything is way more intense,” Bargnare said at the team’s media day Aug. 17. “Everybody around me is faster and stronger. I’ve had to get adjusted to that.”

Luckily, Bargnare has had a familiar face to help. Suiting up in the locker adjacent to his is former Dr. Phillips quarterback Nick Patti — Patti wears No. 2 for the Knights, and Bargnare wears No. 3.

GAME KNIGHT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE AT UCF WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 BROADCAST: Television: ESPN3; radio: 96.9 FM

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Windermere resident Charles Davis, an NFL and college football analyst for Fox Sports, is part of the commentary duo for the latest installment of the Madden NFL video game franchise. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

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hrough his work as an onair analyst for Fox Sports covering NFL and college football, Charles Davis has had the opportunity to cover plenty of highprofile events over the years. The Windermere resident and former NFL defensive back has, among other things, been a part of broadcast teams covering NFL games, the NFL Draft, college football national championships and the NCAA Tournament.

Through that work, Davis regularly appears on television and also is often a guest on sports-talk radio programs of all sizes — from national to local. With all of that said, as far as Davis’ son — Rollins College freshman basketball player Parker Davis — and his friends are concerned, all those achievements pale in comparison to his latest project. Alongside play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin, Davis is the newest color commentator for the enormously popular Madden NFL video game franchise, lending his analysis to Madden NFL 17, which was released last week.

“I’ve done a lot of things, and I’ve been lucky in my career,” Davis said with a laugh. “But telling (my son) I got this, for the first time I felt like the ‘cool factor’ was there — that he thought I was halfway cool. And not just him, but his friends (too).” Beyond the prestige of filling a role that has previously been performed by some legends of the broadcast booth, Davis said he has been struck by the power of the Madden brand through his work. When he was awarded the job in October 2015, he signed a nondisclosure agreement until the announcement of the broadcast CONTINUED ON PAGE 12A

Despite an age difference of nearly two decades, Charles Davis and Brandon Gaudin had immediate chemistry as the new broadcast duo for the Madden NFL franchise. For Davis, working with Gaudin has been an added perk of the experience. “I wanted to work with Brandon; no doubt,” Davis said. “He’s obviously a pro. This guy has a ton of knowledge, great experiences and he’s tremendous with people. You’re immediately comfortable with him.” Gaudin will be a playby-play commentator for the Big Ten Network this fall and has previous experience with Westwood One calling NCAA Tournament games, was the voice of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Butler Bulldogs and has also worked for ESPN3, among other stops.

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Zavien Williams, an eighth-grade student at Windermere Prep, took first place at the Jim Ryun Season Opener Cross Country Race in Lakeland Aug. 27. Page 12A

The Olympia boys cross-country team placed first at the DeLand Invitational Aug. 27, topping a host of teams from around Central Florida. The Titans were led by sophomore O’Neel Occenat, who placed ninth, overall.

Dr. Phillips girls cross-country team placed fourth at the DeLand Invitational, with junior Isabella Bartczak leading the way with a third place finishing amongst the field of 109 runners.

The Dr. Phillips girls volleyball team swept Ocoee Aug. 25, 3-0 (25-5, 25-12, 25-16). Junior Morgan Grillier recorded a team-high six kills. Dr. Phillips is 2-1.

Johnna Shambley had 15 digs, 10 kills and three aces for Olympia in a 3-0 sweep (25-10, 25-18, 25-22) of Lake Minneola Aug. 24. The Titans are 2-1.

The West Orange softball team that won the 2016 FHSAA Class 9A State Championship was presented with its championship rings ahead of the Warriors’ football game against Foundation Academy Aug. 26.

Olympia alum named Broncos QB On Aug. 29, 2010 Olympia High graduate Trevor Siemian was named the starting quarterback for the defending-Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos. Siemian, in his second year in the NFL after graduating from Northwestern University, beat out veteran quarterback Mark Sanchez for the job after Peyton Manning, the Broncos’ quarterback in 2015-16, retired following Denver’s Super Bowl victory. The Broncos will open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 8 against the Carolina Panthers in a rematch of this past winter’s Super Bowl. The game will kickoff at 8:30 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

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Zavien Williams Zavien Williams, an eighthgrade student at Windermere Prep, took first place at the Jim Ryun Season Opener Cross Country Race in Lakeland Aug. 27. Williams finished his 3K run with a time of 10:48 — a personal best — beating the runner-up in the Middle School Boys division by a remarkable 17 seconds.

You set a personal record and took first place by a wide margin. What was that like, and how do you stay focused when you are that far in the lead? Everybody ran (well), but I thought there would be somebody running with me the whole time. (When I’m ahead by that much) I

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just think of racing against myself. What do you enjoy about running? Running actually calms down stress. I like running, because I’m good at it and I’d like to prove to the state or world one day that I’m fast. What do you think about when you are running a race? I think about finishing and the breakfast right after. What is your favorite postrace breakfast? Chocolate-chip pancakes with eggs, hash browns and chocolate milk. Do you have a current or former Windermere Prep athlete who you look up to? I look up to Franco Martins, who graduated from here two years ago. He taught me you can be a good teammate. … You can have good sportsmanship and he’s a good friend, too. Do you participate in any other sports beside cross country? I play basketball and run track. What’s a good movie that you’ve seen recently and what did you like about it? I watched “Captain America: Civl War.” I liked it. It was action-packed, and I like action-packed movies. If you could be any superhero, which would you be and why? I would be Captain America, because he’s a leader and I want to be a leader. A leader is respected, and you can change people. What’s your favorite subject in school? I like social studies, because I like learning about history and geography. — STEVEN RYZEWSKI

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Patti, a senior for the Knights, is in his third year with the program and currently is listed as the team’s backup quarterback. Returning to Orlando after starting his career out west at Boise State, Patti said he has been energized by the arrival of a fellow Dr. Phillips alumnus. “It’s been awesome,” Patti said. “I got fired up when I heard (Bargnare) was coming, and I got fired up when I heard (current Dr. Phillips senior) Marvin (Washington) was coming (next year). ... There’s a lot of talent here (locally), and that could be a seriously big thing for UCF.” Bargnare said Patti has been quick to lend a helping hand as he continues to get adjusted to the college game and all that goes with it — including postpractice ice baths that the former Panther said are significantly colder than those he was used to from high school. Both players have taken reps with the Knights’ first-and second-unit offenses in practice — first-year head coach Scott Frost created a training camp environment where nearly every job was up for grabs. Even as Patti battled last year’s starting quarterback,

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Jaquarius “Q” Bargnare, left, and Nick Patti are both former Dr. Phillips High stars who are playing for UCF in college.

Justin Holman, for a place atop the Knights’ depth chart, the senior said he took notice of Bargnare’s performances so far. “He works extremely hard, and he’s doing a great job in camp,” Patti said. “We’ve taken reps together. ... Every time he has gotten an opportunity, he’s taken advantage of it.” Clad in UCF’s new anthracite jerseys at the team’s media day — one of several new jerseys

that have also helped add some excitement of the offseason — both players expressed enthusiasm about the season ahead and how quickly the program has shaken off a winless season and is ready to move forward. “It’s a great environment at UCF right now,” Bargnare said. “It’s a great time to be here.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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team in June 2016. So, as Davis went about his usual work of covering the NFL last season and doing prep interviews with players, he was amazed at how often the game organically came up in conversation. “It’s ubiquitous in the business,” Davis said, adding that “guys are really serious about their Madden ratings.” Davis was contacted about the auditioning process for the job in mid-2015 and, given the game’s brand and his own familiarity with it, he was interested in giving it a shot. Once Davis had completed the first audition at EA Sports’ offices in Maitland, though, what had been a casual interest became a goal. “(After the) first audition, I walked out of there, climbed into the car, and I remember vividly thinking, ‘I really want this,’” Davis said. After a second audition, this time with Gaudin, Davis got the job. From there, a months-long recording process began. “I imagined it being tedious — but it’s way more detailed than I even thought,” Davis said. “We have a writer who will outline,

‘OK, today we’re going to go over red-zone touchdown passes’ — and we’ll have (to call) it from the 10-yard line in, from the 15-yard line in, and so on.” Indeed, Davis and Gaudin were responsible for trying to cover every possible scenario with any number of variables. Additionally, the broadcast duo will return to the booth periodically, as they did Aug. 29, to record small updates that game owners can download to keep the commentary content fresh. That day, for example, the pair recorded an updated dialogue on San Diego Chargers draft pick Joey Bosa, who had ended his contract holdout and joined the team for training camp that morning. Creating a game experience in which the user isn’t able to reliably predict what the announcers will say next is a tedious and intensive process — and it goes beyond just time in the booth to Gaudin and Davis doing their homework, as well. “What people don’t realize, I think a lot of times analysts get pegged as guys who just show up on Saturdays or Sundays, take their knowledge from when they played and translate that onto

your television,” Gaudin said. “There may some guys that do that, but Charles doesn’t do that. … He is watching film, he is studying. He is a constant student of the game.” If what Gaudin and Davis did was tedious, the overall process of creating Madden NFL 17 is something else entirely. Davis said that, over the months he has been involved with the game and its production, he has been grateful to be a part of the culture at EA Sports in Maitland, where the game is made. “They love working on this franchise, and they love working with each other,” Davis said. “They’re the type of people that they may walk out of here at night, but it’s never far from their mind. … It’s not just a job.” With all that in mind and with the knowledge of what the game means to so many, Davis shows humility when he talks about the role the broadcast duo actually plays within the gaming experience. “We just don’t want to get in the way of the enjoyment of people playing the game,” he said.

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n Tanner Ingle certainly made sure the 2016 regular season got off to a good start for Dr. Phillips. Ingle, a junior defensive back and kick returner, ran the opening kickoff against Wekiva back 90 yards for a touchdown to give the Panthers a lead they would not relinquish. n Windermere Prep sophomore Mason Russell ran for two touchdowns and was on the receiving end of two more during the Lakers’ blowout victory in Boca Raton. n Joe Milton tossed two touchdown passes for the Olympia Titans in a losing effort against Seminole. n Quarterback Austin Burton didn’t take long to record his first regularseason touchdown as a West Orange Warrior. Burton, who threw for a total of three touchdowns, connected on a 73-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Kyveon Jones on the second play from scrimmage.

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Dr. Phillips junior Tanner Ingle ran back the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the Wekiva Mustangs Aug. 26.

lthough there were plenty of positives to be taken away from the Dr. Phillips Panthers’ (1-0) sound defeat of the visiting Wekiva Mustangs (0-1) in Week One, there is one that stood out to veteran coach Rodney Wells: the Panthers’ discipline. “Last week, (in the Kickoff Classic against Jones), we probably had 150 yards in penalties,” Wells said. “This week, we played a very clean game.” Dr. Phillips totaled just 65 yards on eight penalties, a significant improvement from the Kickoff Classic. Meanwhile, although it took a total-team effort to beat the Mustangs, Tanner Ingle’s 90-yard kick return for a touchdown on the opening kickoff certainly helped to get things going on the Dr. Phillips’ sideline. “Anytime you score on the opening play of the game, the excitement that you get from the kids on the sideline, it just brings momentum,” Wells said. “That was the biggest play of the game.”

Scores from Week One football games played Aug. 26 (home teams on bottom): Wekiva 7, Dr. Phillips 28 Windermere Prep 55, Boca Raton Christian 7 Olympia 12, Seminole 42 Foundation Academy 3, West Orange 36 CFCA 12, OCP 40 OBSERVERPREPS. COM: Ocoee 7, Apopka 62 Legacy Charter 7, FA-Leesburg 6 Taravella 20, Evans 34 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports West Oaks 0, The First Academy 37 Freedom 27, Winter Springs 34 (2 OT)

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first-year head coach Collin Drafts — a former offensive coordinator at Olympia — brings his program fresh off of a Week One victory over University. Of particular importance is for the Titans’ offense, which has scored just 19 points through the Kickoff Classic and Week One, to develop a rhythm. THE FIRST ACADEMY (1-0) AT FOUNDATION ACADEMY (0-1), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: Considering its tradition and history, The First Academy is a program that — in many ways — Foundation Academy would do well to emulate. On Friday, though, the Lions will try and make the statement that they’re the better team this fall after a 28-14 loss to the Royals in 2015. After facing a pass-heavy attack from West Orange in Week One, Foundation will instead have to contend with the ground-heavy attack of The First Academy’s Chance Bush and Greg Fields. “We are going to be ready for TFA,” Lions coach Brad Lord said. “We got something for them next week.” WINTER PARK (0-1) AT WEST ORANGE (1-0), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: Although the Warriors soundly defeated the Wildcats in 2015, 42-14, no one on the West Orange sideline will be taking Winter Park lightly this time around. The Wildcats are expected to be one of the area’s better teams and just narrowly was defeated by an improved Lake Nona team in Week One, 27-26. This will be an important earlyseason test for an inexperienced West Orange defense against a quality Class 8Aopponent. This game was originally supposed to be played at Showalter Field in Winter Park, but the ongoing installation of a turf field forced it to be relocated to Winter Garden. CFCA — BYE SCOUTING REPORT: The Eagles (0-1) were defeated by rival Orlando Christian Prep in their opener and will get an opportunity for improvement before they return to the field Sept. 9 at home against TFA.

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CROWD FAVORITES LAUNDRY SOAP AND FABRIC SOFTENER This laundry soap sells for $24.99 and lasts for 75 to 100 washes. It comes in a Kilner jar and only requires one spoonful of product per load of laundry. Ingredients include coconut and citronella soap, baking soda and essential oils. CLEAN This all-purpose disinfecting spray sells for $9.99. It has a vegetable soap base that tackles dirt and grease, and its blend of essential oils and grapefruit seed extract give it antibacterial and antifungal properties. SOFT CLEANING SCRUB This mineral-based cleaning scrub sells for $9.99 and smells like cake frosting. It’s good for cleaning showers, sinks, ovens, dishwashers and more. Ingredients include baking soda, castile soap, cream of tartar, vodka (yes, vodka!) and an oil blend.

Willow Wood | $649,000

BACK ON MARKET! Stunning home located on a high corner lot overlooking pond and park. 3,000 sf of living space with dramatic designer kitchen and quality finishes throughout. Gorgeous screened lanai with heated pool and summer kitchen.

Butler Chain of Lakes | $1,550,000

UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY to purchase 1 acre on the Butler Chain in the Town of Windermere. 115’ of sandy shoreline, sunset views and paved road. $100,000 less than nearby vacant lots. Walking distance to town amenities and events.

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HomeGoods picked them up. “It’s nice; I take care of the girls during the day and they’re always out in the garage helping out,” she said. “It’s turned into this major part-time gig that I run out of the garage.” KEEPING IT SIMPLE

When she started making her products, she knew she wanted to keep it simple. Instead of creating a different product for every type of surface, her line was going to be small, with only the basic necessities. “The thing about the cleaning market is we have a product for every different surface and room, and there’s like a million products out there,” she said. “I wanted to design a small line you could carry around in a tote and clean your house top to bottom and you wouldn’t need anything else.” She currently has seven products, each of which has a different purpose. “Clean” is an all-purpose disinfecting spray, made from vinegar and essential oils. “Shine” is used for wood and leather, and “Sparkle” cleans glass, granite and stainless steel. “Soapy” is an all-purpose dilutable, good for tackling big jobs such as washing floors, bathtubs and cars. Jones also has a laundry soap and fabric softener combination, toilet-bowl bombs and a soft cleaning scrub, which smells like frosting. The sprays, scrub and all-purpose dilutable each sell for $9.99, while the toilet-bowl bombs sell

Lake Whitney | $1,719,000

Fabulous Lake Whitney residence with gated front courtyard and separate guest house. 7,000 sf of luxurious living area includes game room, theater, wine cellar and office. Resort style backyard with boat house, infinity edge pool, fire pit, 5 hole putting green and more!

Windermere Downs | $539,900

2,500 sf of living area extends to private back yard with pool, patios and cabanas. Quality finishes throughout including wood and travertine floors. Amenities include beach, boat ramp and dock on the Butler Chain.

Judy Black

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Jamie Jones: “I like that these are natural ingredients: It’s vinegar, baking soda, essential oils — things people already have in their pantry.”

for $6.99 for a pack of 12. The laundry detergent and fabric softener sells for $24.99 and can last for 75 to 100 washes. And because each container is reusable, customers can buy refills in all different sizes. Refills begin at half price for each product, and prices go up depending on the refill size. Jones’ ultimate goal was to make products that are safe for consumers, their families, their pets and the environment, with ingredients that people could recognize and actually pronounce. “I like that these are natural ingredients: It’s vinegar, baking soda, essential oils, things people already have in their pantry,” she said. “Not everyone wants to make their own cleaning products. For me, I don’t have to worry about my kids or my animals or husband being around them. They can even help me a lot of times.”

Courtleigh Park | $499,000

Large greenbelt lot offers space and privacy for this lovely 4 bedroom home. Quality finishes throughout include wood floors, granite countertops, plantation shutters and built-ins. Screened patio with oasis style pool, spa and waterfall.

Butler Chain of Lakes | $1,599,000

French Country Estate located on quiet peninsula. 4,200 sf offers designer island kitchen, luxurious master retreat and elaborate architectural detailing. Stone patio with fireplace and summer kitchen poolside. “Grandfathered” boathouse and no HOA!

Broker Associate 407.810.1803 judyblackfla@gmail.com

Jones’ motto for her products is “ordinary ingredients, extraordinary results.” Sometimes she thinks customers might not expect a pretty bottle that uses baking soda and vinegar to be an effective cleaner. Many consumers have been frightened into thinking germs are everywhere and they need chemicals to clean them, she said, but these natural ingredients are actually effective cleaners and disinfectants. “I have great family and great friends (who) have been supporting me with this from Day One,” she said. “If something ever happened and this business was no longer, I would still make these recipes for myself. They work, they’re absolutely safe, and I’m not throwing toxic stuff into the dump.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

Winter Garden | $149,000

1,500 sf block building with 4 garage doors and covered carport. Fenced and gated property is zoned A-1. Use is light manufacturing. Area of high growth located near Daniels Rd and Colonial.

Gotha | $749,500

Mediterranean pool home located at the end of a quiet lane just outside of Windermere. 4,500 sf includes grand island kitchen, high ceilings and abundant windows. Guest quarters includes full kitchen, bedroom, living room and separate entry.

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People, plants and a lot of friendships

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2.55 ACRES Located conveniently near Turnpike, Disney, West Orange Bike Trail and More! Winter Garden Lakefront $774,999

Members of the Windermere Garden Club have added their colorful touches to West Orange County for six decades. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR

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Everywhere you look in Windermere, there is evidence that gardeners have been there with their green thumb. Started in 1956, the Windermere Garden Club is still going strong 60 years later, with a passion for nature and serving the community. The club is a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Inc. and of National Garden Clubs Inc. Its purpose is to bring together residents of Windermere and the surrounding communities, including Bay Hill, Dr. Phillips, Winter Garden and Ocoee, to enhance the beauty of the area and to encourage conservation through education and action.

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Community service projects are a key component to the club. Recently, the WGC provided the irrigation and the floral and plant landscaping at the 1887 Windermere Schoolhouse, which was preserved and dedicated last December. Only plants that would have grown at the time the school was operating were planted. Members deliver six small arrangements each month to hospice patients at Ocoee Healthcare Center and sign up to take flowers each week to the Windermere Library. “It’s people and plants and a lot of friendships,” Janet Sgamma,

publicity chair, said of the organization, which currently boasts 55 members. “We have ladies who just dig in the dirt; we have ladies who do arrangements,” Club President Bonnie Baum said. “It’s such a variety.” The club is active with Windermere youth, too, serving as a Partner in Education at Windermere Elementary School and maintaining its butterfly garden. The town of Windermere is an officially designated USA Tree City, and club members have hosted an Arbor Day ceremony for more than 25 years around Windermere Town Hall. About 120 preschoolers from Windermere Union Church participate in the program, which includes a police honor guard, a proclamation from Mayor Gary Bruhn, tree songs and a tree planting. The WGC contributes to organizations such as Nehrling Gardens and Penny Pines that support the environment. It also awards annual college scholarships and financial support to students at Wekiva Youth Camp. “We are all very proud of our club and the good works that we do for our community,” Sgamma said. “There are so many friendships among members that have evolved over the years that result in a very warm and welcoming group.”

YOU’RE INVITED The Windermere Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month from September through May at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. Coffee and conversation start at 9:30. Guests are welcome, and there is no charge to attend. Tom MaCubbin, local author, radio host and plant expert, is the guest speaker at the Sept. 8 meeting. For information, go to windermeregardenclub.org.

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home in the Keene’s Pointe community topped all West Orangearea residential realestate transactions from Aug. 12 to 18. The home at 6101 Grosvenor Shore Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 15, for $3.075 million. Built in 2010, it has five bedrooms, five-andone-half baths, a pool and 6,947 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $442.64. BELLA NOTTE AT VIZCAYA

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The town house at 8813 Via Bella Notte, Orlando, sold Aug. 12, for $360,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,363 square feet. The price per square foot is $152.35. DIAMOND COVE

The home at 8420 Diamond Cove Circle, Orlando, sold Aug. 12, for $335,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 2,262 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $148.10. PHILLIPS LANDING

The home at 9025 Heritage Bay Circle, Orlando, sold Aug. 12, for $410,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,518 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $162.83. WOODLANDS VILLAGE

The home at 4537 Woodlands Village Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 18, for $392,500. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,666 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.22.

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The home at 10446 Oakview Pointe Terrace, Gotha, sold Aug. 16, for $495,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,206 square feet. The price per square foot is $154.40.

HORIZON WEST ASHLIN PARK

The home at 11617 Sprawling Oak Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 12, for $355,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,232 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.05. LAKE REAMS TOWNHOMES

The town house at 12465 Cruxbury Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 12, for $191,900. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,429 square feet. The price per square foot is $134.29. LAKES OF WINDERMERE

The home at 6939 Northwick Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 12, for $368,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,974 square feet. The price per square foot is $92.60. MABEL BRIDGE

The home at 11867 Verrazano Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 18, for $315,000. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,625 square feet. The price per square foot is $120. OASIS COVE I

The town house at 8133 Enchantment Drive, No. 307, Windermere, sold Aug. 15, for $220,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,974 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $111.45. ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 14549 Sabal Crest Way, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $376,310. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,987 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $125.98.

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This Keene’s Pointe home, at 6101 Grosvenor Shore Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 15, for $3.075 million. This estate sits on 1.37 lakefront acres.

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The home at 9222 Woodcrane Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 12, for $374,677. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,924 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.14. The home at 9361 Tyrella Pine Trail, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 12, for $259,386. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,892 square feet. The price per square foot is $137.10. WINDERMERE TRAILS

The home at 11906 Perspective Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 16, for $409,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,629 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.70.

The home at 3373 Bellington Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 15, for $609,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,023 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $151.38. SAWYER SHORES

The home at 6640 Lagoon St., Windermere, sold Aug. 15, for $420,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,715 square feet. The price per square foot is $244.90. VINELAND OAKS

The home at 8232 Vineland Oaks Blvd., Orlando, sold Aug. 16, for $323,300. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,336 square feet. The price per square foot is $138.40.

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The home at 8537 Eagles Loop Circle, Windermere, sold Aug. 12, for $733,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,189 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $174.98. The home at 6030 Caymus Loop, Windermere, sold Aug. 15, for $580,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, four-and-

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The home at 6048 Caymus Loop, Windermere, sold Aug. 15, for $575,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,073 square feet. The price per square foot is $187.11. LAKES

The home at 10403 Down Lakeview Circle, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $492,000. Built in 1988, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,132 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.09. RESERVE AT BELMERE

The home at 11538 Delwick Drive, Winermere, sold Aug. 15, for $486,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,028 square feet. The price per square foot is $120.66. WILLOWS AT LAKE RHEA

The home at 2031 Willow Lauren Lane, Windermere, sold Aug. 12, for $629,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,664 square feet. The price per square foot is $171.67. WINDERMERE DOWNS

The home at 9725 Wild Oak Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $340,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,298 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.95.

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The home at 4755 Blue Major Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $285,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,411 square feet. The price per square foot is $118.21.

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The home at 4155 Blue Major Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $345,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,840 square feet. The price per square foot is $121.48.

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The home at 11710 Gray Rock Trail, Windermere, sold Aug. 16, for $374,405. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,575 square feet. The price per square foot is $145.40.

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The home at 14353 Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 16, for $375,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,870 square feet. The price per square foot is $130.66.

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