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Finally, a completed game Uncooperative weather forced Windermere Prep to cancel its first two games of the season. PAGE 13.

YOUR TOWN HOSPICE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care is holding a volunteer training day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, 52 W. Underwood, Orlando. The training is free and open to the public. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Cornerstone Hospice volunteers work directly and indirectly with hospice patients at their homes or in facilities throughout Orange and Osceola counties. They might perform a variety of vital tasks, including administrative duties, spending time with patients and providing breaks for patients’ family members. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact Kayla Lopes at (407) 514-8205 or email klopes@cshospice.org.

Help for Houston CrossFit Winter Garden was one of various local groups to organize a relief effort for victims of Hurricane Harvey. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER

With the death toll from Harvey reaching 60 and economic damage estimated to cost as much as $100 billion, relief efforts from across the country — including West Orange County — having been pouring into Texas. As soon as the extent of the damage and devastation in Texas was revealed, CrossFit Winter Garden owner Lee Lovette knew he couldn’t just let it go without doing some-

In with the new MaryAnne Petrosky is handed a reusable grocery bag as she walks in the store.

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n Thursday, Aug. 31, the anticipation for Hamlin residents was finally over, as their very own neighborhood Publix supermarket officially opened. Publix at Hamlin Cove is the second commercial development in the community, having opened just less than 10 months after the Walmart across the street. Guests were greeted by store managers and employees, took pictures with Plato the Publix dinosaur and were given reusable grocery bags.

Parker Luisi gives a high-five to Plato the Publix dinosaur as he shows off his balloon. Right: Kennan Burch brought son Brayden out to the grand opening, where the little one received a balloon.

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The town recently negotiated a lease agreement in an effort to add about 30 to 40 more parking spots. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

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Windermere to add more parking downtown

Foundation Academy student Ariel McMillan completed recently her first book. PAGE 7.

Spending your valuable time trying to find parking at a packed event is never a welcome chore. That’s why the town of Windermere is working to add a shared-use parking lot on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Forest Street. The town currently

is short about 16 parking spaces for commercial use, said Windermere Town Manager Robert Smith, but it plans to rectify that with the addition of 30 to 40 more spaces soon. “We needed to work with the (First Baptist Church of Windermere) and do a lease agreeSEE WINDERMERE PAGE 4

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GIRL SCOUTS PARENT NIGHT 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (for grades kindergarten, first, fourth and fifth) and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (for grades second, third and sixth through 12th) Thursday, Sept. 7, at Ascension Church, 4950 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando. Join the Dr. Win community for an evening of fun while learning about Girl Scouts. Contact Georgia MacKenzie at join_drwin_ girlscouts@yahoo.com. ORANGE COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The Orange County Retired Educators Association will launch this year’s theme, “Vitality: A Healthy Lifestyle,” and hold a welcome reception for new retirees and returning members. (407) 677-0446 or ocrea-fl.org.

FLORIDA SIMULATION SUMMIT 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, 9800 International Drive, Orlando. Hosted by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation. The theme is “Experience the New Reality.” The event will showcase the transformation and advancement of transportation, medical, architecture and engineering industries through the use of virtual and augmented reality. It will feature various simulation experts, and the keynote speaker is Elizabeth Baron, Ford Motor Co.’s Virtual Reality and Advanced Technical Specialist. The event cost is $25 in advance or $50 at the door. Parking is free. For registration, visit simulationinformation.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

LITTLE CHEF: RAINBOW FRUIT PIZZA 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Take the little one to learn about kitchen safety, pouring, measuring, smearing, tasting and presentation skills and interact with hands-on recipes. This class is a “Mommy or Daddy and me” event. Ages 3 to 5. (407) 538-3124.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

CHALLENGE 22 SILKIES RUCK WALK 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The 5K silkies walk will include registration at 7:30, the walk at 9, lunch at noon and activities afterward. Tickets include an event shirt and two raffle tickets. (407) 656-6361.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

9/11 CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the 9/11 memorial outside of Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. SOUTHWEST HOMESCHOOL CLUB 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Fall into autumn with fun stories and crafts that will teach you why leaves change colors. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 8357323.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

WINDERMERE GARDEN CLUB 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. “The Plant Doctor,” Tom MacCubbin, a horticulturist, author, radio host and former extension agent. Peggy (407) 876-4239.

KARAOKE CLASH AFTER HOURS 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at Universal CityWalk, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando. The West Orange Chamber of commerce is presenting its annual Karaoke Clash at its next Business After Hours, and local government officials will be vying for the win. Tickets are $26 for chamber members, $41 for others, and include valet parking, food, drinks and live entertainment. One dollar from each ticket will go to the West Orange Foundation. Tickets available at wochamber.com. WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. For more, email worw. federated@gmail.com.

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Windermere man accused of rapes requests bond

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Darryl Patterson, who is currently facing four counts of sexual battery, asked the court to be released on bail until his October trial. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

After being denied bond in September 2016, Darryl Wayne Patterson, 50, has been in the Orange County Jail awaiting trial for four counts of sexual battery on a person physically unable to resist. But Patterson is now requesting Orange County Circuit Judge Mark Blechman to review the motion and grant him bail. During a hearing held Aug. 29, Windermere Police Detective John Allen took the stand to testify against granting Patterson bail. Allen told the court that, given Patterson’s history and the multiple cases he’s been charged with over a period of time, he’s concerned Patterson poses a threat to the community. “At this point, multiple women have reported being raped by him, and we have video recordings of him raping multiple women,” Allen said. “With that, we feel he obviously would pose a threat to the community — particularly after I interviewed him in February (2015) and then one of the women came forward in April and said he tried to rape her in March (2015) despite knowing that the police were investigating him.” Blechman was scheduled to review one of 28 recordings found in Patterson’s home that depicts Patterson engaging in sexual acts with women who were all unconscious. The judge planned to watch the footage before making his determination on whether or not to grant Patterson’s request. According to Allen, Patterson’s defense team argued that Patterson should be granted bail because the sexual acts shown in the video recordings do not represent a real rape. “The defense counsel argued that he did not pose a threat to the community and that the case wasn’t very strong and these cases aren’t real rapes, and that he wasn’t a flight risk because he has family here and he’s a good guy,” Allen said. Blechman was scheduled to make a ruling during the bond hearing Sept. 6 after press time.

With or without a pending settlement that allows Duke Energy to invest in smart meters and solar, Florida’s energy costs are below the national average. AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

Duke Energy Florida has submitted its annual request to set 2018 electric rates with the Florida Public Service Commission, and there could be an 8.5% increase — to $128.54 per 1,000 kilowatts per hour. A Duke release based the increase on fuel costs, capacity, energy conservation and environmental costs. However, last month, Duke Energy filed a settlement agreement that could alter that increase. A decision should be

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made by December. “This settlement agreement will include investments of nearly $6 billion over the next four years while minimizing the impact on customer bills,” said Ana Gibbs, Duke Energy’s senior communications consultant. “The settlement agreement includes investments in solar energy, smart meters, grid modernization projects to enhance reliability, (which) make the grid more resilient and secure, and optional billing programs to enhance customer choices. The agreement also includes plans to install electric vehicle charging

stations and a battery storage pilot program.” Residents currently pay $118.41 per 1,000 kWh. If the settlement is not approved, the January 2018 residential bill would be $128.54 per 1,000 kWh, according to Gibbs. If the agreement is approved, the bill would rise a smaller percentage, to $123.90 per 1,000, she said. The national average is $132.20 per 1,000, Gibbs said. “Through cost management and careful planning, Duke Energy Florida has made thoughtful investments to significantly enhance service reliability and reduce emissions for our customers,” Harry Sideris, president of Duke Energy Florida, said in the release.

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Couple arrested, one still sought in armed burglary GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR WINDERMERE Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the armed burglary of a Windermere home, and one remains at large. The burglary, which took place at about 2 a.m. Aug. 20, was caught on video by the homeowner’s security system. The video depicts two men, one in possession of an assault rifle, smash in the front door to the residence before proceeding to steal $4,000 worth of electronic equipment in a matter of minutes. The men can be seen running in and out of the home carrying various objects, including a 65-inch

LG 4K television, a 17-inch Dell laptop and five computer monitors. John Fitzpatrick, 32, and Suzy Fitzpatrick, 25, are suspected of having been involved after still photographs captured from the video and published on various media outlets resulted in anonymous tips identifying John Fitzpatrick as the white male in the video. Following the leads, Windermere and Winter Garden detectives went to a mobile repair shop on South Dillard Street owned by John and Suzy Fitzpatrick Aug. 22 and interviewed Suzy Fitzpatrick. According to an arrest warrant, Suzy Fitzpatrick denied the bearded white man in the video

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was her husband at first. She claimed, “That can’t be my husband,” and stated that at the time the video was taken, she and her husband were at a swinger’s club in Eustis. During further questioning, Suzy Fitzpatrick acknowledged the man was her husband and told detectives they were kidnapped at gunpoint by three guys as they were leaving their shop and forced to participate in the burglary. “As you can see, I’m not on the video,” Suzy Fitzpatrick is quoted in the warrant. “I was in the car.” After reviewing the security footage again on Aug. 24, detectives determined John Fitzpatrick was familiar with the black male suspect depicted in the video,

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who goes by the street name “Goose,” because the black male called out to John Fitzpatrick as “Fitz” multiple times, and John Fitzpatrick did not appear to be under any sort of duress during the burglary. Suzy Fitzpatrick was arrested Aug. 28 by Winter Garden police at the mobile phone repair shop, and John Fitzpatrick was arrested Aug. 29 by the Gulfport Police Department in Mississippi. Anyone with information helpful in identifying the black male suspect should call Detective John Allen at (407) 909-5306 or email him at jallen@town.windermere. fl.us. Alternatively, tips may be provided to CrimeLine at 1-800423-TIPS (8477).

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Observer “If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.” Friedrich Hayek “Road to Serfdom,” 1944 Publisher / Dawn Willis, dwillis@OrangeObserver.com Executive Editor / Michael Eng, meng@OrangeObserver.com Design Editor / Jessica Eng, jeng@OrangeObserver.com Senior Sports Editor / Steven Ryzewski, sryzewski@OrangeObserver.com News Editor Gabby Baquero, gbaquero@Orange Observer.com Community Editor / Amy Quesinberry, amyq@OrangeObserver.com

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CrossFit Winter Garden owner Lee Lovette, his CrossFit family and Hope Church Winter Garden teamed up with the community to collect various donations that are being delivered to Hurricane Harvey victims.

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thing to help. After all, it’s in the former police officer’s blood. Lovette started his gym nearly a year ago but previously worked as a police officer in Key West for nearly 15 years. When he started CrossFit, he knew he could continue to help people —but in a different way. Now, he and his CrossFit family — along with members of Hope Church Winter Garden and the community — recently sent off a U-Haul truck filled with supplies to Texas. “Being in Key West, we had Hurricane Wilma, we had Andrew, and my father was in Louisiana during Katrina and lost

“I say it all the time, God has blessed me in this season of my life. I’m so thankful to have come to such an amazing city with so much love.” — Lee Lovette

everything,” Lovette said. “Hurricanes hit home and as soon as we saw it happening in Houston, I knew it was going to be bad. People go through their day-today lives because it’s not affecting them, but they don’t think, ‘What if that was us?’ I would hope that a mom somewhere in Texas would say, ‘Hey, let’s try to get stuff over there’ if that was us.” Lovette got in touch with Hope Church Pastor Wesley Beacham and suggested using CrossFit Winter Garden as a donation hub. From there, they took to social media, posting in the various Winter Garden-related Facebook pages and spreading the word throughout the community. “I went on all of the Winter Garden Facebook pages and said, ‘Listen, I know this isn’t yardsale approved but people need help, and if we can help, great. Whatever you can bring, bring it, and whatever it costs us to get it there, we’re going to get it there and help people,’” Lovette said. In the first two days of collecting donations, Lovette’s gym became storage for 170 cases of water, 12 cases of diapers, 25 bags of clothes and other items ranging from shoes and canned goods to pet food.

“People have been coming all day wanting to donate stuff — boxes of shoes, you name it,” he said. “People were like, ‘What do we bring?’ and I said, ‘Honestly, bring everything. People have lost everything.’ It’s not like they just need water or toilet paper, they lost everything. They lost their whole homes, all their clothes. We’ve had people drop off can openers, paper plates and dog food. Whatever we bring, they’re going to need. It’s going to go somewhere.” By the end of the day on Sunday, Sept. 3, Lovette posted a photo on CrossFit Winter Garden’s Facebook page that showed a large U-Haul truck filled with donations of all sorts. “I say it all the time, God has blessed me in this season of my life,” Lovette wrote on Facebook. “I’m so thankful to have come to such an amazing city with so much love.” The end tally was more than 200 cases of water and 200 bags of clothes, more than a ton of canned goods and food, 50 cases of diapers and numerous baby supplies and dog supplies. “We’ve just been really blessed, and obviously people want to help,” Lovette said.

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Various other West Orangearea organizations, churches and groups have banded together to start their own relief efforts. While many collected and delivered donations last weekend, here are some ongoing relief efforts:

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WINTER GARDEN n Hurricane Harvey Baby Drive — Two local residents are collecting baby items and baby-related donations for Texas Diaper Bank through Sept. 10. Facebook message Melissa (facebook. com/mel.p.b84) for drop-off locations. n First United Methodist Church Winter Garden (125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden) — Assembling and collecting relief kits and donations. Information on cleaning kit assembly: bit. ly/2xxfpxH. Donate here: bit.ly/1FOYsig. SOUTHWEST ORANGE n St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (4851 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando) — Flood Bucket Challenge. Pick up a bucket to fill with supplies for hurricane victims. More info at facebook. com/StLukesOrlando. n Studio K-9 Dance Event (Studio K, 11951 International Drive S., Orlando) — 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Event info: facebook.com/ events/322738664796440.

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ment for that area by the central park for additional spaces, and we got to negotiate a lease with the church for their two properties on Fifth (Avenue) and Forest (Street) where we would demo the houses and add additional parking there to help bridge that gap,” Smith said. The town plans to demolish two homes to aid in its goal and will be placing a landscape buffer along Forest Street. Smith said he expects the extra spaces will help visitors who frequent the popular town events, weekly farmers market and the surrounding businesses, and hopefully stop visitors from parking on the rightsof-way during such events.

“The only entrance and exit for that parking will be along Fifth Avenue and not on Forest (Street),” he said. “But we’ll make sure it’s nicely shaded, nicely landscaped, that it has passive parking and that it’s sensitive to the surrounding area that will be used by both the church and the town.” The whole project is estimated to cost about $20,000 to $40,000, Smith said, which includes lease rental fees, demolition, construction and landscaping. Smith expects the additional parking will become available early next year. Residents who live along Forest Street are invited to attend a town workshop on the issue in October.

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New Beginnings reaches out in Winter Garden BY THE NUMBERS

Since opening a location in Winter Garden two years ago, New Beginnings has assisted hundreds in need. BRITTANY GAINES STAFF WRITER

It was the name — New Beginnings — that prompted Qwanishia Jackson to make the phone call. She and her 8-year-old son had been homeless for nearly two years and had been living out of her car for months. When she saw a pamphlet for New Beginnings, a homeless rehabilitation program based in Clermont, she knew it was the right place. “I was lost,” the Winter Garden resident said. “I had lost everything and was starting from scratch. I needed a fresh start — a new beginning.” New Beginnings was started a decade ago by Steve Smith after he saw a homeless person in need of assistance and didn’t know where to send him. “(Smith) just saw a problem and found a solution,” said Erik Segalini, director of community relations with New Beginnings. Now a decade later, the ministry has offices in Clermont, Kissim-

“I was lost. I had lost everything and was starting from scratch. I needed a fresh start — a new beginning.” — Qwanishia Jackson

mee and, most recently, Winter Garden. “We started serving in Winter Garden because there were a lot of churches telling us they needed a homeless ministry where they could send people to,” Segalini said. “They were coming to us for help.” In the last two years, New Beginnings has opened a thrift store and started a social services office in the Winter Garden area. “The primary thing is that we’re trying to build a relationship and help them get resources,” Segalini said. One of the biggest contributing factors to homelessness is a lack of affordable housing in the region, Segalini said. “On average, you need to earn $22 an hour to be able to afford a two-bed apartment in Central Florida,” he said. To combat this problem, the organization broke ground earlier this summer on an affordable apartment complex, called Woodwinds Apartments. The complex will be located on a 10-acre site located on South Grand Highway in Clermont. The apartments are expected to be completed next spring. Through New Beginnings, those in need have access to food pantries, emergency groceries and hot meals, dental care, legal services and the rehabilitation program. The 14-week program is one of the core ministries of New Begin-

The following numbers are statistics from January to July at the Winter Garden location.

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Qwanishia Jackson and her son Izaiah received help from New Beginnings after being homeless for nearly two years.

nings and requires participants to attend classes on Mondays through Fridays. “It’s everything from job skills to life skills to spiritual training,” Segalini said. “They write résumés, they do interview training, they do all kinds of different things.” In addition to taking classes, the participates are required to fulfill volunteer hours at the New Beginnings thrift stores. “It gives them a chance to work there in the afternoon for a few hours, and it gives us a chance to work with them,” Segalini said. “So when the time comes at the end of phase one to start looking for a job, we can give them an accurate job reference.” Since the program launched 10 years ago, New Beginnings has had

a 70% success rate of getting participants into employment. To operate the different ministries at New Beginnings, the organization relies heavily on volunteers. So far this year, more than 17,000 hours have been worked by volunteers at all New Beginnings locations. “It’s still unbelievable that there are people out there who care,” Jackson said. “They provide everything for you. I didn’t have support when I was by myself. Now I have that support.” Jackson is finishing the rehabilitation program and has plans to return to school, thanks to a scholarship, to get a degree. “They’re setting me up so it’ll be hard for me to fail,” she said. “We’ve been really blessed since we’ve been here.”

Number of bags of emergency groceries distributed

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Number volunteers who have donated their time YEAR TO DATE AT ALL LOCATIONS

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pounds of food distributed

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individuals helped

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families helped

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ARTS + CULTURE WATCH THIS ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Friday, Sept. 8, to Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. This stirring rock opera from the perspective of Judas Iscariot follows Jesus Christ during his last seven days on Earth. With material borrowed from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, this musical follows the meteoric rise of Jesus’ popularity, the devotion and doubts of his disciples and the radical response from the church priests. Tickets are $34 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit gardentheatre.org.

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TRY THIS SoBo Kids Second Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. at SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Join the gallery for a unique children’s art experience led by OCPS art educator Lenore Eastham. This class is designed to inspire creativity, explore options and for children to leave with some unique artwork. Children in second grade and up are invited to attend the class. The cost of admission is $15 per child. For more information, call (407) 347-7996.

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A 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. The artwork in this month’s exhibition focuses on the details of the subject of life. More than 40 artists will be featured. The show runs though the end of the month. For more information, call (407) 347-7996.

t 17 years old, Ariel McMillan is a published author. She started writing her book, “Pathfinders Rebellion,” four years ago knowing that, one day, she wanted to see it published. “If I hadn’t had this summer, I wouldn’t have finished it,” said McMillan, a senior at Foundation Academy. “I spent all my time working on that book.” As a long-time fan of anime, McMillan said the original inspiration for her story came from watching the Japanese animation for many years. Her love of science fiction and dystopian novels, particularly those by her favorite author Amanda Hocking, also played a part in the development of her story. “Pathfinders Rebellion” is set in 2055 and follows the story of Quest Landing, a teenage girl who is determined to reveal to the world

the evils of a gaming corporation. When McMillan initially began writing, she knew it would be more than the short stories she had written before. “I just had a feeling that it would be a book,” she said. “This one was different. And when I started writing, it took on a life of its own.” As she developed the plot and characters, she realized she would need to figure out the ending — something she hadn’t envisioned when she started writing. “Toward the middle, I had to sit down and write down different scenarios,” she said. “Then I had to pick one.” The writing process alone took years, which McMillan attributes to her writing style. “I can’t do it in one fell swoop,” she said. “I have to come back to it. I have to take breaks. It’s a work in progress.” And by the time she completed her book, she realized the writing style within the book had changed. “At the beginning, it sounded like a 13-year-old was writing it, but by the end, I had matured more as a writer,” McMillan said.

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After competing “Pathfinders Rebellion,” McMillan said that she spent most of her summer combing her book for mistakes. “I went through it three or four times before I hired a professional (editor),” she said. When the editor sent her book back to her, she said the pages were covered in red edit marks. “It was such a challenge,” McMillan said about the editing process. “I actually got sick of my own story. I couldn’t wait for it to be done, but it was all worth it in the end.” McMillan decided to self publish through Smashwords — an online platform for e-books. Already, a small handful of people have downloaded copies. “If I could meet every one of them, I would thank them so much,” McMillan said. If nothing else, McMillan said she just wants her readers to enjoy the journey. “I want them to feel good and feel the enjoyment I had when I wrote it,” she said. “I think I’ve done a good job, and I hope people like it.”

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Ashley Moir has seen it too many times — 32, to be exact. The MetroWest resident spent seven years in the U.S. military, forming a close bond with many of her fellow Marines. Upon their return to civilian life, many had trouble with the transition, suffered from bouts of depression and, ultimately, chose to end their life. Now the public relations chairperson for the Hugh T. Gregory American Legion Post 63, in Winter Garden, Moir is also co-chairing with 1st Vice Commander Kurt Gies on the organization’s first Challenge 22 – 5K Silkies Ruck Walk. The benefactor is the nonprofit Project: VetRelief, and the purpose of the walk is to raise awareness of the fact that 22 veterans a day, on average, commit suicide. “This is a tragedy at epidemic proportions, and we want to help make it stop,” Gies said. “Here I am, I’m a veteran, and I didn’t even

know this statistic was out there.” His goal is to see more than 500 walkers take part in Saturday’s event and to raise $20,000. Gies served for 25 years with the U.S. Navy, and following his retirement, he looked for ways to continue serving his country. This led him to the American Legion. “PTSD is a greater killer of veterans than those killed in combat since 9-11,” he said. “We have found that the VA system does a good job fixing the broken bones, but they can’t touch the soul. That’s where this program comes into play.” Moir presented the idea of the walk to the Winter Garden legion, and she will lead the veterans on the hike. She will be wearing her ruck sack, which is decorated with 54 dog tags of associates and friends who have committed suicide. Of those, 32 were people she personally knew from her time in the military or through other veteran organizations. “PTSD is one of the most prevalent reasons (they commit suicide),” Moir said. “The guys get

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9. Registration and sign-in is at 7:30 a.m.; the hike will step off around 9 a.m. Lunch at noon and activities afterward. WHERE: Hugh T. GregoryAmerican Legion Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden DETAILS: The Winter Garden American Legion is holding a 5K walk to raise awareness for veteran PTSD and suicide. Participants can walk the full 5 kilometers or stop after the first half-mile loop. There will be three guest speakers: Betsy VanderLey, Orange County commissioner; Stephen Shuga, Florida Department commander of American Legion; and Barry Roberts, Florida Department chaplain. After the walk, several bands will perform, including Goe 2 Guys and Sean Holcomb. Games will be available for children. REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION: (407) 656-6361 or the Amerian Legion Post 63 WG Facebook page.

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FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Miss Mary Tilden, bride-elect of Everett Farnsworth, was entertained at a Coca-Cola party at the home of Mrs. P.H. Britt.

65 years ago

McClung’s 5 & 10 held its grand opening on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden.

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The West Orange Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees hired Harry O. Dudley as the new administrator. Elliott and Jeff Burch, of Oakland, built a solar water heater in their backyard as a summer project. They estimate that in three years, all their hot water will be free.

35 years ago

“Welcome Back to School” say the posters that Andy Crabtree, budding artist and sixth-grader, placed in strategic spots at Dillard Street Elementary School.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY SEPT. 15, 1983 If you were a little girl growing up in West Orange County in the 1970s and 1980s, chances are you took dance lessons from Ruth Wood in Ocoee. Wood turned part of her house into a dance studio and parents’ waiting room, where mothers became friends while their daughters learned to dance. For many years, she held her recitals at the old municipal auditorium on Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, later named Tanner Hall.

75 years ago

The Ocoee City Council will legalize the use of the new legion recreational center to children under age 21. As the present ordinance stands, children under 21 cannot frequent places with billiard tables.

FROM THE ARCHIVES Norma Mann rides her father’s Armistice Day parade float sometime in the early 1920s, celebrating the end of the first World War. The Mann and Mills department store was located in the brick building at 31 S. Main St. in Winter Garden. Constructed in 1922 by pioneer James Lafayette Dillard, the

Mann and Mills shared the first floor with a shoe store owned by the Grimes family; upstairs was a doctor’s office and the Lafayette Apartments. In the early 1940s the structure was converted into the Gem movie theater; it became a supermarket in the 1950s and currently houses a variety

of small businesses on its two floors. “World War One and West Orange County,” the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation exhibit running through Sept. 29 at City Hall, features images of the people who both fought in the Great War and rejoiced at its end.

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its History Research and Education Center.

30 years ago

The Dr. Phillips High School Panthers threw a preview party. The idea started with Principal Bill Spoone, who had a special flair for generating excitement,

and it dates back to his earliest days in the portable behind Dr. Phillips Elementary. He came up with the motto, “Catch the Excitement,” to launch the new showcase high school.

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Construction began on the 14.5mile phase of the West Orange Trail, which will connect the Winter Garden Trailhead to a point south of U.S. 441 in Apopka.

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been sightings and whispers of teams preparing for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s annual Karaoke Clash. Video footage of Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn singing a “Phantom of the Opera” tune into a shower head was shared to Facebook last week. The town of Oakland has recruited both Oakland Preserve’s Managing Director Jennifer Hunt, a known music aficionado, and Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey to bolster its team. While teams are keeping their musical selections under wraps for now, there is chatter that the competition from all parties will be fierce. This year’s annual Karaoke Clash After Hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Citywalk’s Rising Star at Universal Orlando Resort. In past years, the competition has been based on individual performances, but this year, the chamber decided competitors will compete in teams. So far, the list of teams includes the city of Ocoee, the city of Winter Garden, the town of Oakland, the town of Windermere, Orange County Public School board members and Orange County Commission members. There also may be a few local police officers and firefighters mixed into the teams, according to the chamber. Having won two out of the last three competitions, Bruhn said winning the competition is always a challenge because the decision lies with the audience. “You never know what it is that’s going to strike their fancy,” he said. “One time it might have been talent, another time it might have been the humor and being willing to don makeup and a wig. It’s all up to what the audience gets a kick out of.” Singing at Rising Star is anything but a typical karaoke experience.

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LINDA HERRINGTON BROWDER DIED WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23, 2017.

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Thomas Estes Swindle, 72, of Howey-in-the-Hills, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, Winter Garden.

CARMEN R. DALY, 91, of Winter Garden, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

MARGIE KAZAWITCH, 61, of Winter Garden, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. Gail & Wynn’s Mortuary Inc., Orlando.

JOSEPH A. EASTMAN, 86, of Winter Garden, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

DANA MARIE LAMBERT, 46, of Ocoee, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. Postell’s Mortuary, Pine Hills, Orlando.

RICHARD S. HICKS, 58, of Winter Garden, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

PHILLIP VASSIE RITSON, 87, founder of the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory.

CHARLOTTE A. JAMES, 73, of Windermere, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

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Thirteen-year-old Windermere resident Emme Allen submitted this beautiful shot, which features her twin sister on a dock near their home. “I recently started studying photography through a Florida Virtual School online class. I love taking pictures.” She calls her photo, “Dockside Daydreams.” The Windermere Observer is hosting this weekly contest, and winners will have their photograph featured and receive a $20 prize. To enter, email your photo, along with your name, city and a caption, to amyq@orangeobserver.com; put “I Love West Orange” in the subject line. Please include your mailing address to receive your prize.

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n many ways, Emanuel Vazquez is like any other student who is new to a school. Since moving to the area from Puerto Rico in June, he is learning the layout of Dr. Phillips High, making friends and working hard at his studies. Of course, there is one notable difference between Vazquez and many of his new classmates: Vazquez is also training to compete as a diver for Puerto Rico in the 2017 Junior Pan American Championships later this month in Canada. It is actually a big part of the reason he moved to the Dr. Phillips area from his native Puerto Rico. Now, he is training with YCF Diving coach Mark Ruiz, a former U.S. Olympian in 2000 and 2004, out of the YMCA Aquatic Center. Ruiz said this opportunity will provide Vazquez his biggest stage yet in the sport and will give the up-and-comer a chance to show what he can do. “It’s a huge deal for him to get that international experience and SEE PROUD PAGE 14

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Freshman Cassidy Chambers helped power the Windermere Wolverines to the program’s first volleyball victory. Page 14.

The First Academy volleyball team was defeated by West Orange Aug. 29 in a thrilling five-set match. A photo gallery and a recap are online at ObserverPreps.com. The Royals improved to 3-1 on the season two days later with a sweep of Jones.

Former Olympia Titans kicker Jonny Messina made a 36yard field goal in the Stetson Hatters’ 42-3 loss to Sacred Heart University. For more on how local alumni fared in college football last week, visit ObserverPreps.com.

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Dr. Phillips senior diver Emanuel Vazquez is training to represent Puerto Rico later this month in the 2017 Junior Pan American Championships in Canada. Photo by Steven Ryzewski

Weeks later, Lakers complete entire game Cancellations meant Windermere Prep’s football team had been itching to get a game in — something a weather delay Sept. 1 again called into question. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

When the whistle blew and play stopped, and it wasn’t for a penalty or a water break, Jacob Doss feared correctly it had happened again — the Windermere Prep football team was in a weather delay and in jeopardy of not playing for a third straight week. “The kids all just hung their heads,” Doss said. “We went back into the locker room, and you could just see it in their eyes — they were ready to go. Our coaches were hurting, too.”

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Windermere Prep’s Ismael Cortes scores an easy touchdown after picking up a fumble during the Lakers’ win over Harvest Community Sept. 1.

The Lakers were up 13-0 against Jacksonville’s Harvest Community School in the first quarter Sept. 1 when play was halted and officials cleared the field and stands. It was a similar situation to Windermere Prep’s Kickoff Classic against Trinity Prep when, after three plays from scrimmage, a storm rolled through and — because the Lakers’ home field does not have lights — the game eventually was canceled. Then, Windermere Prep’s Week One game at St. Stephen’s was also canceled. SEE START PAGE 14

Dexter Williams, a West Orange High alum who also attended Olympia, had a big game for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the team’s 49-16 win over Temple to open the season. Williams was one of three Notre Dame players to rush for more than 100 yards, finishing the game with 124 yards on six carries and a touchdown.

The Dr. Phillips volleyball team won a pair of games last week against Edgewater and Evans to improve to 3-0, joining West Orange as an undefeated volleyball team from the Observer Preps coverage area. Through three victories, the Panthers have yet to lose a set.

The Olympia volleyball team won two of three matches last week, beating Windermere and Wekiva, and is 3-2 on the season.

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How has it been helping create a new volleyball program at Windermere High? In the beginning it was a little chaotic because we were all new and trying to mesh together. It wasn’t until after our second game, that we really clicked. What is one strength that you bring to the team? My defense. I like defense. It’s a lot more movement. You never know what to expect so you have to be on your toes.

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Not having played a full quarter, much less an entire game, when most other teams had played two games had myriad implications — and not just on Doss’s team but also for opponents. “You’re almost embarrassed, because you’re giving teams film from your spring game because we don’t have any film,” Doss said. One last kicker was that, to that point, the defense had played just two plays from scrimmage. The three plays against Trinity Prep had come on offense and against Harvest the Lakers had forced two turnovers on two plays. The rest had come on offense. “It’s unbelievable that (another delay) happened at that time because it had been the first time our defense was on the field,” Doss said. “Our defense was just itching to play.” However, although a second wave of storms terrorized teams playing games that started at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, the Lakers were able to get back out on the field against Harvest Community. The two teams agreed to a running clock to make sure that the game was completed in its entirety, and Windermere Prep

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You also play beach volleyball, so how does that compare to indoor volleyball? In beach, you get a lot of touches, and it’s a lot of selfcorrection. You learn from your mistakes. I feel that I learn more when I’m analyzing what I did wrong. Are there any skills you hope to improve on during this year’s season at Windermere High? I just want to contribute to the game and improve my hitting for beach.

As an outside hitter, how does it feel to get a great kill? Accomplished and excited because I did something great for my team. We had created a good pass and from that a good set that I was able to put away for a point for my team.

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How has it been playing with a new group of girls this year? I’ve made so many new friends in all different grades, especially as a freshman at a new school.

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exposure,” Ruiz said. “We have a plan for him for the next three years for (the) 2020 (Olympics).” Vazquez, 17, said he first was drawn to the sport when he was just 6 and his mother was working at a pool in Puerto Rico. “I got really interested in doing all the flips and all the stuff,” he said. He got going in diving, as well as synchronized swimming, and said he does it for the fleeting moments when he is in the air, waiting to hit the water. “It’s only like three seconds, but in the air you feel all of the adrenaline,” Vazquez said. “After a good dive, when you come out of the water, everybody is screaming that you did a good job.” Ruiz met Vazquez in the summer of 2016, and the two hit it off instantly. The former Olympian and veteran coach said he quickly recognized potential in Vazquez. “What he does more than

How do you feel your team will do in the coming weeks? I see victories for the team.

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says he and his staff make the largest amount of adjustments schematically after the team has played its first full game, and while that occasion has come a little later than usual, they are happy that it at least has come. “We needed to get that game in,” Doss said. “We needed to tackle and to get the kids to see why we do certain drills (in practice).”

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Ruiz said Vazquez will be honing his dives that he already has learned and works on consistency. After this competition, though, the two will be working to add more to his capabilities as he readies for more international competitions and a shot to be an Olympian himself. For now, though, the local teen is focused on the task at hand. “I’m hoping to bring a medal to YCF and also to my beautiful island of Puerto Rico,” Vazquez said.

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anything is he is dedicated and disciplined,” Ruiz said. “He’s got the physical talent — obviously that goes with it — but, more importantly, his drive and discipline toward the sport are what make him promising.” The two have more in common than just diving, too. Ruiz also went to Dr. Phillips High and is also Puerto Rican. “He’s like a father figure — I see him like a stepdad,” Vazquez said. “I think it’s pretty cool — I’m almost following in his steps.” For Ruiz, seeing Vazquez attend and compete for his alma mater — Vazquez is also on the Panthers’ swimming and diving team this fall — is a unique experience. “It’s really neat for me to see him go to my former school,” Ruiz said. “To see him go to that school and hear his stories about his daily interactions at school, it’s a lot of fun.” In the days leading up to the Junior Pan American Championships, which begin Sept. 28,

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OLYMPIA (2-0) AT EDGEWATER (1-1), 7 P.M. THURSDAY Edgewater snapped a 12-game losing streak last week with a 28-0 win over Colonial High. Olympia will have to work to tame the Eagles’ offense, which racked up 244 yards of offense in a weather-shortened game that ended at halftime. Quondarrius Whitfield scored three touchdowns for Edgewater, meaning he will also be a topic of discussion during the Titans’ film sessions this week. WINDERMERE (0-2) AT UNIVERSITY (0-2), 7 P.M. THURSDAY After a game last week with a heavyweight of Central Florida’s football scene, the Wolverines encounter a more manageable matchup this DR. PHILLIPS (1-0) AT WEST ORANGE (1-1) 7 P.M. THURSDAY Since renewing this rivalry in 2015, the Warriors and Panthers each have won a game. Dr. Phillips won big last year and the Warriors will have their hands full with mobile Panthers quarterback BeSean McCray. Meanwhile, Dr. Phillips will try to slow standout sophomore running back Nemea Hall, who has gotten the bulk of the carries for the Warriors this season.

week when they travel to east Orlando. The Cougars have given up 72 points in their two losses and have scored just 13 points. Turnovers were an issue for University against Evans last week, something that the Windermere defense may hope to exploit again this week.

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THE FIRST ACADEMY (2-0) AT ORLANDO CHRISTIAN PREP (2-0), 7 P.M. THURSDAY The Royals will travel to east Orlando this week to face the Warriors, who are also 2-0 to start the season. OCP is led on offense by junior running back Arnell Walker, who has scored five touchdowns through two weeks. Connor Edel is OCP’s top receiving threat, with 154 yards to his credit so far this season. WINDERMERE PREP (1-0) AT CFCA (1-1), 7 P.M. THURSDAY The Eagles will welcome a veteran Lakers team to “the nest” this week. Head coach Jeremy Campbell’s defense will have its work cut out for it trying to slow a stable of Windermere Prep playmakers, including quarterback Kai Patterson, running backs Ish Cortes and Mason Russell and receiver Khadry Jackson. Lakers head coach Jacob Doss will have his defense keying in on senior quarterback Caleb Brenyo, who scored three times for the Eagles in a Week One victory.

The First Academy quarterback Alex Eleyssami eludes a defender during the Royals’ 26-7 win Sept. 1.

n a high-school football week during which severe weather caused delays, postponements and some games to have to be played on Saturday morning, the game that best represented the thunderstorm-induced chaos for teams in West and Southwest Orange was Foundation Academy’s game against The First Academy. Because of the new pointsystem used to determine playoff spots, teams are highly unlikely to cancel games, and rescheduling can be difficult. So, in the case of the Lions and the Royals, when a lightning Photos by Steven Ryzewski delay stopped play in the first The Royals improved to 2-0 with a win over Foundation Academy. quarter Sept. 1, the two parties mutually agreed to wait it out — meaning the game would for us — by the end, we didn’t have any rain at all.” not resume until 9:53 p.m. and The First Academy (2-0) won would not end until about 11:50. the game, 26-7. Foundation “This is the latest game — by Academy is 0-2. far — that I’ve ever played,” Royals head coach Leroy Kinard said. “The weather broke well — STEVEN RYZEWSKI

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OTHER WEEK TWO RESULTS Olympia 22, Ocoee 14 Called at halftime due to weather and counts as a complete game. Olympia is 2-0. Wekiva 49, Windermere 0 Called during the third quarter due to weather and counts as a complete game. Windermere is 0-2. Dr. Phillips at Timber Creek Rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 30

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The home at 8760 Southern Breeze Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 18, for $805,000. Built in 1997, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 4,353 square feet. The price per square foot is $184.93.

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The home at 10927 Emerald Chase Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 18, for $950,000. Built in 1997, it has five bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,739 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.53.

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The home at 7712 Brofield Ave., Windermere, sold Aug. 25, for $350,000. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,616 square feet. The price per square foot is $133.79. LAKES OF WINDERMERE

The home at 6963 Northwich Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 25, for $327,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,068 square feet. The price per square foot is $106.58. The home at 12622 Arley Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 24, for $314,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,460 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.64. LAKESHORE PRESERVE

The town house at 8843 Fountain Palm Alley Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $506,988. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,581 square feet. The price per square foot is $196.43. The town house at 8812 Bismarck Palm Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 21, for $315,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,988 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.45. LAKEVIEW POINTE

The town house at 7338 Duxbury Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $263,710. Built in 2017, it has two bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,905 square feet. The price per square foot is $138.43. SEE REAL ESTATE PAGE 22

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The home at 11942 Verrazano Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 25, for $329,000. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,560 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.52.

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The home at 7381 Fairgrove Ave., Windermere, sold Aug. 19, for $350,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,076 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $168.59. The town house at 13069 Calderdale Ave., Windermere, sold Aug. 25, for $256,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,997 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.19. WINDERMERE TRAILS

The home at 8552 Powder Ridge Trail, Windermere, sold Aug. 22, for $380,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,680 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.79. WINDSTONE

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The home at 711 Beryl Place, Orlando, sold Aug. 25, for $316,000. Built in 1971, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,360 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $133.90. PALM COVE ESTATES

The home at 1059 Palm Cove Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 24, for $332,500. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,055 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $161.80. WOODLANDS OF WINDERMERE

The home at 7342 Woodknot Court, Orlando, sold Aug. 18, for $362,500. Built in 1983, it

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The home at 1700 Lake Roberts Court, Windermere, sold Aug. 18, for $685,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,929 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $174.34. ISLEWORTH

The home at 6029 Louise Cove Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 21, for $2.585 million (REO/bank owned). Built in 2002, it has six bedrooms, six baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 8,081 square

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The home at 2068 Roberts Point Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 25, for $750,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,876 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $153.81.

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The home at 79 Main St., Windermere, sold Aug. 24, for $975,000. Built in 1997, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,343 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $224.50.

IN OCOEE

407-905-7898 www.maguireroadstorage.com maguireroadstorage@cfl.rr.com

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SOLD

Winter Garden | $1,100,000

Private waterfront oasis with 374’ of sandy shoreline. Almost 6 acres walled and gated with NO HOA. Property includes 3,700 sf cottage and 1,800 sf workshop garage with lift. County approval for 7 lots including 3 waterfront.

Kissimmee | $795,000

Vacation destination! Furnished 5 bedroom home has been upgraded to appeal to high end guests. 3,600 sf interior features travertine floors, granite countertops, game room and 2 master suites. Tropical pool and spa with waterslide. Gated community close to new Margaritaville Resort.

Isleworth | $1,580,000

Elegant Isleworth Villa with gorgeous Butler Chain lake views. Lives large with designer island kitchen, stunning office, luxurious master suite and grand gathering room. Florida breezy with wood and stone floors and plantation shutters.

PENDING

Winter Garden | $425,000

High and dry homesite among the rolling hills of West Orange County. Spacious 5 acres is cleared, leveled and ready for building. Fenced with cypress wood rail. 2 driveways, well and electric on property. Easy access to Turnpike and close to Winter Garden Village.

Amanda Black

REALTOR®, Interior Designer amandablackfl@gmail.com

Dr. Phillips | $449,000

Remodeled 4/3 pool home on 2/3 acre cul de sac lot. Expansive back yard with no rear neighbors. Designer eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops and stainless appliances. New wood floors, carpet and fresh paint.

Judy Black

PENDING

Ocoee | $303,000

Impeccably maintained and updated 4 bedroom home. Corner lot in well established neighborhood. Kitchen and baths remodeled with wood cabinets and granite countertops. 10’ ceilings, tile floors and plantation shutters. Screened patio overlooks fenced yard.

Broker Associate 407.810.1803 judyblackfla@gmail.com

Butler Chain of Lakes | $1,150,000

Classic 1930’s residence in the heart of Old Windermere. Lovingly restored and updated with over $250,000 improvements. Inviting pool, sandy beach and “grandfathered” boathouse.

THE JUDY BLACK TEAM www.judyblacklakefront.com

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Lake Butler | $2,390,000

Wonderful lake house primely located on one acre of manicured grounds with 113 ft of sandy shoreline. 5,400 sf offers luxurious master suite, office and bonus room. Resort style backyard with stone patio, heated pool and spa, summer kitchen and boat house.

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