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Where do your tax dollars go? Winter Garden city commissioners hosted the first of two public hearings for the city’s 2016-17 budget. See Page 3A.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Teachers Kimber and Kara Peluso — identical twins — run their own cupcakery, K and K Two Sweet Bakery. Teen actress Emilie Scheetz to take stage in Mad Cow’s “1776.”

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Kimber and Kara Peluso

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are both teachers at Sand Lake Elementary School, where Kimber teaches fourth grade and Kara teaches first. They also have something else in common: They’re identical twins. Danielle Hendrix

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Kimber, left, and Kara Peluso, of K and K Two Sweet Bakery, are identical twins and teachers at Sand Lake Elementary. They graduated from West Orange High School.

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Coming soon to an intersection near you If all goes as planned, the Winter Garden Wawa and Culver’s will be open before the end of 2016. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER

When Celeste Carr’s three children see a Wawa, they scream. Carr, an Oakland resident, often takes her kids to Walt Disney World, where they stop for breakfast at their favorite spot, Wawa.

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Soon, they will pass by the Wawa — which is set to open in Winter Garden at the intersection of Dillard Street and Colonial Drive — each day on their drive to Foundation Academy. “We are so excited,” Carr said. “Owning a local family business (Flooring America), it’s awesome SEE HOAGIES PAGE 4A

Tommy and Teresa Burnett, of Windermere, and Neal and Suzzanne Watson, of Winter Garden, announce the engagement of their children, Laura Burnett and Zack Watson. The wedding will be Nov. 27, 2016, and the couple will live in Gotha.

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Join Jim Crescitelli, program director at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, to explore what life was like after the turn of the 20th century in the little town that was once the railroading center of Orange County. Learn how Oakland reinvented itself and became one of the leading social centers of Orange County. Admission is free for ONP members and $5 for others. Call (407) 905-0054.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

ALTERED BOOKS 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Whether you are a beginner or already have an altered book started, join in the fun. Adults 18 and up only. Registration requested at (407) 835-7323. CELEBRATE DORA 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Just like Dora, enjoy bilingual stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-5. (407) 835-7323. CHAMBER BUSINESS & WELLNESS EXPO 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s expo will take place at the September Business After Hours, presented by Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital and hosted by the country

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club. Cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door for Chamber members, $25 for others. GATSBY NIGHT 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at The Escape Goat, 1165 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. This charity costume party is a benefit for a Windermere family raising money to purchase a service dog for their daughter, Haven Fischetti-Watkins, who has frequent epileptic seizures. Tickets are $40 each or $75 for couples and includes a liveaction escape game, drinks, dinner and an auction. RSVP at (678) 699-1480. PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Join Ed Thralls, of the Orange County Master Gardener Program, as he provides

expertise in general education classes on urban horticulture. $5 per class per family. Advance registration is required at (407) 254-9200. WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee. The three-hour presentation will concentrate on self-defense, safety awareness and familiarization. Ages 13 and older. Limited to 20 students. Officer Patera ScottMarsh at (407) 554-7204 or patera.scott@ocoee.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

EMMAUS SILENT AUCTION 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Next Community Church, 13640 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Enjoy music and refreshments while bidding on items and services donated by local businesses. Proceeds benefit Emmaus Church’s move to the Garden Theatre for morning worship. dayna@emmauswg. org. FOOD TRUCK & MOVIE IN THE PARK 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at 125 Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. The featured movie, “The Jungle Book,” starts at 8 p.m. (407) 905-3100.

GENEALOGY FOR NIGHT OWLS 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Join in an after-hours genealogy event to research your family history. Registration is required. If you do not have an Orange County Library System library card, email genealogy@ocls.info or call 407.835.7651 for more information about attending.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

COMIC & GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Comic, graphic novel and anime enthusiasts get together for an hour of discussion about a featured author or illustrator. Ages 13 and up. (407) 835-8323. COOKIES & MILK WITH A COP 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Take your kids to meet local police officers for cookies and milk. Geared toward ages 4-12, but all children are invited. (407) 835-7323. MAGIC IS REAL: A HARRY POTTER EVENT 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Professor Minerva McGonagall will be

making a special appearance at Winter Garden to teach a couple of classes. Ages 6 to 12. Seating is limited. Registration is required by calling (407) 835-7323. OAKLAND: A FRESH BEGINNING 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Jim Crescitelli, program director at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, will share what life was like after the turn of the 20th century in the little town that was once the railroading center of Orange County. Free for members, $5 for others. Register online at oaklandnaturepreserve.org. Information@ oaklandnaturepreserve.org or call (407) 905-0054. TREE TEACHINGS CHILDREN’S NATURE WORKSHOP 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha. Take an adventure through the gardens to learn about the trees and participate in hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 4 to 10. Suggested donation of $10 per child. Register at nehrlinggardens.org/events/ or caroline.chomanics@nehrlinggardens.org.

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BUDGET BREAKDOWN

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Winter Garden FY 2017 Commissioners will vote on the final budget Wednesday, Sept. 21.

ne hearing remains before Winter Garden City Commissioners adopt a final budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year. The millage rate remains the same for this fiscal year at 4.250, but the city foresees a 12.7% increase in ad valorem property taxes, about $1,271,552. This is because of the city’s increase in property values. The city also projects that the population will continue to grow, expecting a growth of more than 2,000 people by the end of the fiscal year 2018. The city’s general fund budget for 2016-17 is $32,787,945.

This year, capital expenditures include improvements to Dillard Street, as well as several new pieces of equipment added to the police department. To prepare for the addition of two police officers, the department will replace six police cars, five marked and one unmarked. The city also will purchase eight in-car video systems and four speed radars for the officers. The department also will receive roof repairs. In addition, the fire department will receive several repairs, including an ambulance chassis replacement. — JENNIFER NESSLAR

TOTAL REVENUE AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES General Fund Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Fund Capital Projects Funds Enterprise Funds Fiduciary Funds Total

$33,073,540 $6,964,944 $1,169,149 $4,900,000 $21,821,415 $7,621,055 $75,550,103

TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES General Fund Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Fund Capital Projects Funds Enterprise Funds Fiduciary Funds Total

GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY SOURCE

4.250

The millage rate remains the same from the previous year. However, because the Winter Garden property values increased by 12.7%, ad valorem property tax revenue will increase by about $1,271,552.

2.5%

FIRE $5,151,506, 18%

TAXABLE VALUE (000’S) Actual Fiscal Year 2013: 1,899,977 Actual Fiscal Year 2014: 1,986,373 Actual Fiscal Year 2015: 2,199,296

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT $1,756,242 , 6%

TRANSPORTATION $1,326,775 , 5%

ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT, $321,628 , 1% CULTURE AND RECREATION, $3,361,860, 12%

INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 8,301,175, 25%

CODE ENFORCEMENT, $303,663 , 1%

TAXES $16,147,232: 49%

TOTAL: $33,083,583

GENERAL FUND EX Legislative Department Legal Department Executive Department Economic Development Department City Clerk Department Finance Department Administrative Services Department Police Department Fire Department Community Development Department Public Services Department Parks and Recreation Department

GROWTH RATE Actual Fiscal Year 2013: 3.1% Actual Fiscal Year 2014: 3.4% Actual Fiscal Year 2015: 3.7%

Projection Fiscal Year 2016: 2,452,669 Projection Fiscal Year 2017: 2,764,324 Projection Fiscal Year 2018: 2,985,469 GROWTH IN TAXABLE VALUE Actual Fiscal Year 2013: -6.5% Actual Fiscal Year 2014: 4.5% Actual Fiscal Year 2015: 10.7% Projection Fiscal Year 2016: 11.5% Projection Fiscal Year 2017: 12.7% Projection Fiscal Year 2018: 8.0%

FINES AND FORFEITURES $126,896, .4%

PERMITS, FEES, AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $4,380,351, 13%

Projection Fiscal Year 2016: 40,871 Projection Fiscal Year 2017: 41,871 Projection Fiscal Year 2018: 42,871

Projection Fiscal Year 2016: 2.5% Projection Fiscal Year 2017: 2.4% Projection Fiscal Year 2018: 2.4%

The city is budgeting for employee health insurance costs to increase over this year’s costs. Winter Garden covers 100% of employee coverage and 50% of dependents’ coverage, with a City Wellness program incentive decreasing that amount for employees who qualify.

$32,787,945 $5,824,782 $1,169,149 $4,900,000 $27,823,663 $2,773,987 $75,279,525

POPULATION Actual Fiscal Year 2013: 37,172 Actual Fiscal Year 2014: 38,442 Actual Fiscal Year 2015: 39,871

The city has budgeted a 2.5% cost-of-living and merit increase for employees.

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES

OTHER REVENUES $469,448, 1%

CHARGES FOR SERVICES $3,648,481, 11%

MILLAGE RATE

WINTER GARDEN’S THREE-YEAR GROWTH PROJECTION

POLICE, $10,305,580, 36%

GENERAL GOVERNMENT, $4,821,289 , 17%

BUILDING INSPECTION, $1,167,374 , 4%

PENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT ‘15 ACTUAL ‘16 ORIGINAL ‘16 AMENDED ‘17 PROPOSED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET $273,651 $209,103 $209,103 $247,220 $350,248 $234,703 $234,703 $234,703 $1,769,511 $962,892 $993,082 $982,789 $432,763 $397,772 $397,772 $463,318 $273,866 $285,014 $285,014 $289,545 $2,183,709 $2,194,419 $2,194,419 $2,281,157 $1,627,938 $1,751,576 $1,751,576 $1,928,378 $9,613,856 $10,151,045 $10,151,045 $10,742,571 $5,119,035 $5,084,905 $5,084,905 $5,378,465 $3,061,774 $1,987,921 $1,987,921 $2,178,484 $1,701,033 $2,210,368 $2,588,924 $2,947,242 $3,401,534 $4,164,580 $4,556,320 $4,102,229

PROPOSED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Dillard Street Improvements ($1,050,000) Tucker Ranch Heritage Park ($250,000) Wayfinding Signage ($140,000) Braddock Park improvements ($91,464) Updates in the IT department ($46,606) Newton Park Basin and Bridge Improvements ($38,000) POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES The police department will see multiple pieces of new equipment this year and the addition of two officers. n Five marked police replacement cars ($173,530) n Roof repair for communications center ($55,000) n Generator ($40,000) n Eight in-car video systems for police officers ($32,800) n One unmarked replacement car ($29,000) n Roof repair for evidence building and gym ($25,000) n Four speed radars ($12,800) FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES n Ambulance (R-24) Chassis Replacement ($136,169) n Five Motorola radios ($25,505) n Station 22: Concrete Apron Repair Phase II ($22,000) n Multi-Purpose Training Equipment ($17,985) n Transfer switch for Fire Admin Building ($15,000) n Exterior paint for Fire Admin Building ($7,000) n Four LifePak AEDs ($6,100) n LifePak 15 Upgrade ($5,421) n Station 22: carpet replacement ($3,200) n Station 24: shed air-conditioning units ($2,800) n Cabinets for Fire Admin Training Room ($2,200)

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Hoagies incoming WANT A JOB? Culver’s and Wawa will soon be hiring. Tim Coleman has hired six managers for Culver’s, and he will be hiring 50 to 60 additional employees. To apply, visit culvers.com and search for Winter Garden, or come into the store once it is open. To apply at Wawa, visit wawa.com and select “Careers.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A

to see the community so excited to see a business open its doors.” The Wawa is expected to open in December, according to Randy Hodge, executive vice president at Intram Investments, the developer of the site which also includes plans for a Culver’s and a Wendy’s. Wawa is a chain of convenience stores that often includes gas stations. The first Wawa opened in 1964 in Folsom, Pennsylvania. In 2012, the first Florida location opened in Orlando. Like Carr, many West Orange residents have expressed enthusiasm over West Orange’s first Wawa. Many are Florida residents who have moved from the Northeast United States. Patrick

Turner, a Winter Garden resident, is originally from Delaware and excited to see Wawa come to the area. He notices that many people call Wawa a gas station, but he thinks it is more than that. “Up north, we consider Wawa a convenience store that just happens to sell gas,” Turner said. “The distinction is one of note, (because) they provide a wide variety of grocery items, as well as fresh food and really good coffee.” Many recall visiting Wawa as children, where it was solely a convenience store without gas. Kristen Chapman is originally from Pennsylvania, but after moving to Florida, she was excited to see that Wawa was coming to the Sunshine State, and the stores that are opening are the new and up-to-date stores with touch screens. “I’m pretty picky, but I’m always really impressed there,” she said. “They have really great watermelon and fresh fruit. I love the (Wawas) in Florida. I cannot wait for the Winter Garden one. … I know in Florida, Publix is the way to go (for sandwiches), but for me it’s a tie between Wawa and Publix.” CULVER’S

On the property, Culver’s will be the first to open, with an opening date set for late October.

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The Winter Garden Wawa is scheduled to open this December at the intersection of West Colonial Drive and Dillard Street.

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The chain, which is based in Wisconsin and known for its Butterburgers, frozen custard and cheese curds, allows its restaurants to be independently owned and operated. Tim Coleman, an Ocoee resident, is the owner of the Winter Garden store. One year ago, Coleman left a career in banking to open his own Culver’s. Coleman saw the company took a smalltown approach, even in bigger cities, and that it emphasized food quality. “I just fell in love with it,” he said. WHAT REMAINS

The exterior of both Wawa and Culver’s came up quickly. Now, it appears construction is progressing more slowly, because

the equipment on the interior of the buildings must be installed, Hodge said. Both Wawa and Culver’s will have an opening ceremony or ribbon-cutting on opening day. The third business on the property, Wendy’s, is still going through the permitting process. Pending the progress of permitting and construction, the Wendy’s could open in springtime of 2017, Hodge said. There is additional space available on the property, and once it was planned to be a strip plaza shopping area, but Intram Investments is currently working with the city of Winter Garden on what to put there. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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Twin teachers start cupcakery CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A

The Pelusos, also West Orange High graduates, always knew they wanted to be teachers. As kids, they played school in the garage and wore lanyards emblazoned with fake teacher names. Their dad would drive home from work to see them “teaching” their mother, who pretended to be their student. “Literally, that’s all we’ve ever wanted to be,” Kara said. “We knew exactly what we wanted to do, and it never changed.” The Pelusos look similar, have similar interests and even finish each other’s sentences. In fact, they played a trick on their students last year when they switched places and took over each other’s classes for a day. Now in their third year teaching at Sand Lake Elementary, the two are full-time teachers, but when they come home it’s time for another one of their passions: baking. TWO SWEET

Growing up in an Italian family, they were always cooking and baking. When they entered college at UCF, baking became a form of stress relief for the sisters. Channeling their passion for baking was therapeutic, a welcome break from the demands of coursework and exams. And cupcakes have always been their choice bakery item. They started by baking for themselves and roommates — in fact, their two current roommates are the designated taste testers for new flavors and recipes the twins try out. “We’re very critical of our baking because we want it to be so good, but it helps when you have an unbiased opinion,” Kara said. “Whenever we’re experimenting and playing around, there’s only so many cupcakes four girls can

eat ourselves here without rolling ourselves out the door.” Soon, word spread among their friends and family, and they began fulfilling small orders. “Now it’s just transformed into getting the word out there about cupcakes and our specialty cupcakes,” Kimber said. “Once our parents bought us a KitchenAid mixer, we were like, ‘OK, now we can be serious.’” From there, what started as a hobby slowly manifested itself into a small side business. The Pelusos’ parents helped them come up with an official name for their bakery business: K and K Two Sweet Bakery, which incorporates their initials and the fact that they are twins. “It officially started in January,” Kara said. “We were off from work on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and we were playing with different recipes. So many people have said, ‘Make a website, make a Facebook page,’ and we never did it. So we sat down, made a Facebook page and menu and launched it.” The twins use some family recipes, but they also pull from other recipes and inspirations, making tweaks along the way to mold it into their own unique style. They’re self-proclaimed chocoholics, so many of their recipes revolve around incorporating chocolate and rich flavors. The two are not classically trained, so they also spend time doing research online, reading cupcake books and figuring out what works on their own. “We’ve had little side orders from friends who needed it for weddings and birthdays,” Kimber said. “We’re reaching a good amount of people. It’s mostly our friends and friends of friends.” “We haven’t done farmers markets or anything like that yet, because it’s about finding time too — it’s not our first job,” Kara added.

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August’s flavor was caramel apple, and September’s is mocha chocolate chip. And although they normally work on smaller orders for friends and family, they’ve fulfilled an order of seven dozen cupcakes for a birthday party and five dozen for a wedding. Recently, they donated 10 dozen for a golf tournament benefiting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. “When we can give back, we like to,” Kara said. “We’re very philanthropic, and all through college, we did Relay for Life and Knight-Thon, and that’s probably our third passion — to give back and volunteer. We have a strong tie especially to CMN. It’s one of our favorite charities.” THE FUTURE

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They currently sell their cupcakes by the dozen, and have three different tiers of cupcake styles: classic, specialty and boozy. The classic flavors include chocolate, vanilla, Funfetti and red velvet. These cost $22 per dozen. Specialty cupcakes — priced at $28 per dozen — are those special flavors that include either a filling or fancy topping, such as toasted s’mores, mint chocolate ganache, peanut butter chocolate and glazed doughnut. Finally, the boozy cupcakes — $33 per dozen, for those customers 21 and up — include flavors such as margarita lime, champagne pound cake and mudslide. There are currently 22 flavors on K and K Two Sweet Bakery’s regular menu, but recently they started implementing a limited-edition flavor of the month.

Teaching is their first passion, but as their bakery business grows, the two hope to one day open a storefront. “We’ve worked really hard to be teachers, and we’re not ready to leave our classrooms yet — there’s still love and passion there,” Kimber said. “It’s about getting brave enough to take that next step and leap into it.” Kara agreed, adding that although teaching is hard and takes time and patience, it’s something they’ve always loved. “There’s no other reason to be a teacher unless you love what you do, but it’s nice to come home and be more creative in a different, less-structured way,” Kara said. And with a supportive family behind them that is happy to see them doing what they love, the business and the love that is poured into it only thrives more. “Part of what makes it so fun and special is we get to do it together,” Kimber said. “We play on each others’ strengths.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Need a job? Walmart is hiring

OCPS revises policy to add daily recess

The retail giant has opened a temporary hiring center in Winter Garden.

The Orange County School Board will vote on the policy in December.

GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST In its search for employees to staff two new stores, Walmart has opened two temporary hiring centers — including one in Winter Garden. The retail giant will use the centers to fill 400 full- and part-time jobs it will have when it opens its two newest stores — a 190,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter located in Horizon West and a 41,157-square-foot Walmart Neighborhood Market in Orlando — in November. There currently are 227 Walmart Supercenters and 83

HIRING CENTER LOCATIONS WINTER GARDEN 14179 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Mondays through Fridays ORLANDO 5125 Adanson St., Suite 600, Orlando HOURS: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays Applications can be submitted online at careers. walmart.com

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The new Walmart Supercenter in Horizon West will open in November.

Neighborhood Markets in Florida alone. The majority of the new employees for the neighborhood market, which will be located at Orlando Lee Road, will begin work this month to help prepare the store for its grand opening, said Aaron Brothers, the Horizon West store manager. He added the majority of associates hired for the Horizon West Supercenter will begin work in October. A hiring center opened at 14179 W. Colonial Drive for the Horizon West Supercenter and at 5125 Adanson St., Suite 600, for the Neighborhood Market, according to a Walmart press release. Brothers encourages residents to consider applying for the stores because of the career growth potential. “Walmart provides jobs for local residents with an oppor-

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tunity to build a career,” Brothers said. “I can tell you firsthand the opportunities for growth are boundless. I’ve been with Walmart for 17 years now, starting as a cart pusher and eventually progressing to the store manager position five years ago.” In 2015, Walmart promoted 18,800 of its Florida associates to jobs with higher pay and responsibility, and converted 9,900 from part-time to full-time positions. The company’s employee benefits, which include health care with no lifetime maximum, matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6% of pay, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance — are offered to both full-and parttime employees. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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ORANGE COUNTY Orange County Public Schools board revised the IHAM Local School Wellness Policy to include an addendum authorizing daily recess during a meeting held Thursday, Sept. 8. The IHAM policy, which originally made no mention of recess, was modified to adopt language making daily recess the norm, rather than the occasional exception. The full recess addendum states: “Each school shall provide at least 100 minutes of supervised, safe and unstructured free-play recess each week for students in kindergarten through grade five so that there are at least 20 consecutive minutes of free-play recess per day, except, in limited circumstances, when in the professional judgment of the teacher, it is not possible. Scheduling shall be at the discretion of the teacher.” The policy was deliberately worded to preserve flexibility for OCPS teachers; however, the clause “in limited circumstances” was added during the meeting as an extra precaution to ensure teachers should only cancel recess during reasonable circumstances, such as weather or in the event of a field trip.

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The clause was suggested after comments were expressed from the public regarding the policy’s wording. “Recess should be the rule, not the exception,” said Orange County resident Angela Browning during public comment. “We don’t want recess disappearing in the weeks leading up to the FSA because someone deems it not possible to take a break from cramming for the test. Because our children are children every day, even as they prepare for the FSA.” If approved in December, the 100 minutes of recess per week would be in addition to the 150 minutes of physical activity per week mandated by Florida statutes. Physical education class is not considered as a substitute for recess time because it involves a curriculum. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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W.G. car show returns The Winter Garden Cruz-In Car Show is celebrating its seventh anniversary along downtown Plant Street.

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Winter Garden commissioners approved the purchase and sale agreement of the city-owned property at 109 S. Boyd St., which will be developed into mixed-use development, including downtown Winter Garden’s first apartments. In August, commissioners approved the request for proposals for the sale of the property. Tremaine Boyd LLC will develop the property into a three-story mixed-use development, with the first story being commercial and the top two floors being apartments. Previously, commissioners approved the waiving of two fees — transportation impact fees of $174,177 and $235,484 in development fees — with a fee payback schedule for the development fees over a five-year period. The first floor of the development is devoted to 8,200 square feet of retail commercial space, while the second and third floors will be home to about 18,800 square feet of residential space, totaling 22 apartments. There will be six studio apartments, 12 one-bedroom apartments and four two-bedroom apartments. Rent would begin at about $1,000 for studio apartments.

n The meeting also included the first budget hearing for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Commissioners approved the first readings of all ordinances related to the budget. For more information on the budget, see page 3A. n The discussion on golf carts was postponed for a future meeting. City staff likely will recommend that commissioners vote to maintain current golf cart paths and only allow golf cart paths on roads with a speed limit of less than 25 mph. If people would like to ride low-speed vehicles that go above 25 mph on other roads, they can obtain a low-speed vehicle permit, taking the liability away from the city of Winter Garden. n Commissioners reappointed Theo Graham to the General Employees’ Pension Board. Graham has served on the board since 1999. His term was set to expire at the end of September.

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We all have our favorite classic car songs — whether it’s the Beach Boys and their “Little Deuce Coupe,” Janis Joplin and her “Mercedes Benz,” Neil Young and his “TransAm” or Prince and his “Little Red Corvette.” Folks can check out dozens of classic cars and find their favorites Saturday, Sept. 17, when the Winter Garden Cruz-In Car Show returns to downtown Plant Street. Jen Johnston, disc jockey with WJBJ Cruisin’ with the Classics, will take her familiar spot behind the microphone to help celebrate the car show’s seventh anniversary. “We know people are looking forward to having cruisers back on Plant Street, and we are excited to have the invitation to bring classic cars to the most beautiful backdrop of our amazing city of Winter Garden,” Johnston said. Among the participants are Sam Metro, president of Classic Irons Car Club, who is showing his red and white 1958 Chevrolet panel truck, and Steve Marbais, who is taking his wife’s deep purple 1964 Ford Country Squire wood-grain wagon and his daughter’s seafoam green 1981 F-100 Ford truck. Metro has been showing in Winter Garden since the car show began seven years ago, but he has been into cars and hot-rodding all his life.

“I think my first toy was a Hot Wheels,” he said. “And I probably still have it.” Marbais, too, has been showing in Winter Garden since the event’s start, and he has been involved in the car show during the Ocoee Founders’ Day for 17 years. The event in downtown Winter Garden is known for its camaraderie among the vehicle owners and attendees, which is what draws Marbais downtown. In addition to showing the two vehicles, he is volunteering that afternoon and typically sponsors a trophy for each show through Marbais Enterprises. “It’s clear Winter Garden loves classic cars, and our cruisers enjoy what the merchants offer,” Johnston said. Johnston said she is grateful to Mike and Patti Brankert, from Mike and Mechanic, for their ongoing dedication to the show and the work they do behind the scenes and on the ground at the event. Organizers are asking participants and attendees to take cases of water to be donated to Winter Garden’s first-responders. They can be dropped off at the WJBJ sound trailer at the corner of South Boyd and Plant streets. The car show will return to Plant Street on the third Saturday of January, April, June and September 2017.

T-shirts can be purchased for $10 at Saturday’s Winter Garden Cruz-In Car Show.

IF YOU GO WINTER GARDEN CRUZ-IN CAR SHOW. WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 WHERE: Plant Street, downtown Winter Garden SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2 p.m.: Classic cars can start lining up in the parking lot at First Baptist Church Winter Garden 3:30 p.m.: Cars released to park along Plant Street 4 p.m.: Car show begins, registration starts, T-shirts available 7:30 p.m.: Presentation of water donations to Winter Garden’s first-responders 8 p.m.: Cars depart

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Author’s luncheon to benefit Julie’s Mission for critically ill babies The charity is supported by two grandmothers following the death of their 21-day-old granddaughter in 2004. CONTINUING THE MISSION

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Patty Goonen was anticipating the birth of her daughter’s first child in 2004, a little girl who would be named Julie. But that joy was short-lived; the baby, born full-term on Nov. 24 at Arnold Palmer Hospital, survived only 21 days. Julie’s paternal grandmother needed a way to channel her grief, so she founded Julie’s Mission the following year. “She was inspired to honor her life by establishing a charity that would provide items of healing and comfort for critically ill babies and their families,” Goonen said. Since 2004, more than 4,000 handmade items have been sent annually to 30 hospitals in Florida and the United States. Many are given to Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando. More than 300 volunteers sew, knit and crochet items requested by the hospitals. Incubator blankets with the mother’s scent are placed on babies. Baptismal dresses are made for christenings. Quilted memory envelopes give families of babies who don’t survive a place to hold keepsakes. Volunteers make hats and booties, too.

Goonen, a Windermere resident, serves as fundraising chair for the nonprofit. She has organized an author luncheon to raise money to help purchase materials and pay for shipping the handmade pieces. TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli is catering the meal. Orlando columnist and author Greg Dawson and his wife, Candy, will speak at the event. His book, “Hiding in the Spotlight: A Musical Prodigy’s Story of Survival,” tells the incredible story of his Jewish mother, Zhanna Arshanskaya, who escaped the Ukraine during the Holocaust and survived with a new identity and because of her musical genius. Dawson will be selling and signing copies of his book. A silent auction and raffle also will be held. Goonen said donated items include a Hummel figurine from Melvin’s Gardens, two tool sets from Lowe’s, two dinners from Cracker Barrel, a Brighton watch from Boutique on Park, handmade items from various private donors, framed artwork, art classes at The Art Room and two movie passes from West Orange Cinema. Themed gift baskets, as well as baskets of snacks and books, have been donated as well. Goonen is still accepting

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donated gift baskets for the fundraiser; to inquire, call her at (407) 234-8471 or email her at pattygoonen@gmail.com. Donation checks can be mailed to Julie’s Mission, 2910 Marquesas Court, Windermere, Florida 34786. JULIE’S FAMILY

Will and Cathy Brantley welcomed baby Julie into their family at 10:32 a.m. Nov. 24, 2004. The Brantley and Goonen families heard Julie cry only once in her three weeks of life, but the baby learned to recognize her

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family’s voices and responded with a movement, hand grip and, at times, an increased heart rate. Doctors learned the extent of Julie’s medical issues during exploratory surgery but were unable to save her. The Brantleys eventually had two more children, Colton and Adelyne. Their mother, Cathy Goonen Brantley, is a graduate of West Orange High School. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.

IF YOU GO AUTHOR’S LUNCHEON TO BENEFIT JULIE’S MISSION WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 WHERE: Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. TICKETS; $25 for luncheon, $1 for individual raffle tickets and $5 for six tickets DETAILS: Lunch is provided, and author Greg Dawson will share the story of his mother surviving the Holocaust by playing the piano for Nazi officers and soldiers, who never knew she was Jewish. Book purchase is extra, but Dawson is donating part of the book sales to Julie’s Mission. RSVP: Call Patty Goonen at (407) 2348471 or email her at pattygoonen@gmail. com.

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n City commissioners authorized Phases 1-3 of the final site plan and development agreement for the City Center West Orange, a mixed-use project south of Maine Street, east of Bluford Avenue and north of West Colonial Drive. The future land use will include retail, restaurants, housing and a hotel. The development plan is consistent with the preliminary final site plan that was approved with the exception of office space, slightly fewer dwelling units (24 condos), fewer hotel rooms (93) and less retail space (43,930 square feet). n The commission heard the first reading of amendments to the Oak Trail Reserve Land Use Plan, located on 8.62 acres at the intersection of Clarke Road and Clarcona-Ocoee Road. The amendments would increase the number of lots from 126 to 134 and the allotted acres of open space from 11.19 to 12.22. The second reading and public hearing will take

place at the next commission meeting, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 20. n Ocoee commissioners appointed Ocoee resident Travis Brown to the Human Relations Diversity Board and Ocoee resident Rodger Wunderlich to the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve three-year terms.

n Ocoee commissioners made funds from the 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant available to the Ocoee Police Department so that they may supply all 83 officers with specialized medical and safety protection equipment. The estimated cost of the equipment is $12,000 and the grant provides $11,195.

“I’m not interested in being tire city. I don’t think that’s the type of growth we’re looking for.” — Ocoee District 4 Commissioner Joel Keller

Ocoee moratorium would prohibit fast food, auto shops Ocoee intends to establish higher standards for its land development code to make room for upscale shopping and sit-down restaurants. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER

n The Ocoee Fire Department was granted permission to purchase a complete AeroClave Room Decontamination System at a cost of $14,990.40. The decontamination unit will eliminate hazardous contaminants from department vehicles, equipment and gear.

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OCOEE Ocoee commissioners approved Tuesday, Sept. 6, a recommendation for city staff to write a resolution detailing a six-month moratorium involving special areas within city limits. The moratorium, which all the commissioners supported with positive comments, will give them time to evaluate the special overlay areas and update existing regulations to be more aligned to their collective vision for Ocoee’s future land use. “(The residents) let me know loud and clear that they want sit-down restaurants and upscale shopping,” said District 3 Commissioner Richard Firstner regarding the desires expressed by his constituents. The main goal driving the moratorium is to develop an ordinance introducing amendments and updates to the Land Development Code relating to the special overlay areas that will both boost economic development in Ocoee and allow city staff to identify effective tax incentives that could encourage quality development. The three types of special overlay areas identified in the LDC are interchange impact areas, the downtown redevelopment area

and activity centers. The moratorium also would cover all the properties along Colonial Drive that are part of the Community Redevelopment Areas. The moratorium, if approved in the next City Commission meeting, would prohibit the certain applications, including pharmaceutical dispensaries, fast-food and other drive-through restaurant establishments, checkcashing stores, self-storage facilities, vehicle and tire service, sales and repair facilities and discount retail stores. However, completed applications that already have been received and accepted will not be subject to delay because of the moratorium. During public comments, Jeff Krisan, a property owner, said he is under negotiations with three tenants for his property on the northeast corner of Colonial Drive and Maguire Road, which all fall under the uses prohibited by the pending moratorium. The potential tenants, he informed commissioners, include an auto repair store, strip center and Dollar Tree store. Krisan was concerned the moratorium under discussion would complicate those negotiations because of the uncertainty it would create between him and the tenants.

Commissioners conveyed their distaste for such developments, citing the abundance of discount retail stores and tire stores already in Ocoee and the need to have higher standards for Ocoee because of its rapid growth and potential future demand. “I’m not interested in being tire city,” said District 4 Commissioner Joel Keller. “I don’t think that’s the type of growth we’re looking for. Our residents aren’t asking for more tire shops; they’re looking for more food places. You know, when I was running, the questions were always, ‘When are you going to fix up the mall? When are you going to give us restaurants?’ That’s always been the ongoing issue, and I don’t see that changing.” The commissioners all agree the moratorium is a step in the right direction, despite the discontent it could incite with some developers and property owners. Commissioner Keller believes it is necessary to “get the planning correct” for how they want the city to grow. “It’s going to give us the opportunity to tweak the plans so that we make sure we do the best we can for the city,” Keller said. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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The ‘hole’ story After six months, the city of Winter Garden finally repaired the water pipes that caused two large holes near Trailer City. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN Five months ago,

Becky Gayle, a Winter Garden resident who lives in Trailer City by Lake Apopka, noticed a hole in the ground about 15 steps behind her home with a pipe exposed. The Winter Garden Utilities Department fixed it by pounding dirt in it. Shortly after, it rained, and the hole caved in on itself. “There’s a pipe back here behind my trailer that shoots water into this (creek), but it all caved in, too,” Gayle said. “But that caved in five or six months ago, and they came out here and put all this dirt all over it to seal it in, and now all the stuff they did to it then is gone again. So they’re just out here, just packing dirt out on all these things instead of fixing whatever is causing the problem.” A month ago, a second hole appeared. This one is in the middle of a field located between the Winter Garden-owned Trailer City and the Winter Garden’s sewage treatment plant. “A month ago, when we had some pretty heavy rain, a hole opened and it got bigger and bigger and deeper and deeper,” Gayle said. Upon noticing the second hole, Gayle, along with a couple of other residents, alerted trailer park

manager Tony Firenze. The city of Winter Garden fixed the second hole by filling it with dirt. “Right before this hurricane came through, they came out here and put a dump truck load of dirt in the hole and pounded it down into the hole,” Gayle said. “And then when we had all the rain and stuff from (Hurricane Hermine) that came through a week ago, the hole just opened up again because there’s a broken water pipe down there.” Winter Garden City Manager Michael Bollhoefer confirmed the existence of the hole and verified the city of Winter Garden was aware the cause was a broken water pipe. However, because they were short-staffed at the time, they temporarily loaded the opening with dirt. They were short-staffed because the city engineer was on vacation for two weeks and didn’t return until Monday, Sept. 5. When Gayle asked why they first fixed the hole by simply filling it with dirt, the park manager relayed a similar story. “(He said) whoever is the engineer that was responsible for this wasn’t here before, so he claims they just put the dirt in the hole as a temporary solution,” she said. “I don’t believe that, but that’s me, personally.” Bollhoefer said the city used this method because, given the hole’s distance from Trailer City, it did

not pose a danger to the public. Gayle said the second hole located in the field behind their trailers can be spotted from her home, and the other one where the pipe is exposed is right behind her trailer. The broken water pipes finally were repaired Friday, Sept. 9. Bollhoefer said considering residents’ deep concern, it would have been best for the supervisor to have had hired a contractor to fix the water pipe properly sooner.

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A broken water pipe caused two large holes behind Trailer City near Lake Apopka. After months of temporary fixes, crews from the city finally repaired the pipes Friday, Sept. 9.

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GATSBY NIGHT 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Escape Goat, 1165 E. Plant St., No. 2, Winter Garden. Join Panache Events for a charity costume party. The night features dinner, champagne, desserts, wine, silent auction, music and the escape game, all to raise money to purchase a service dog for a toddler who suffers from epileptic seizures. Purchase tickets at paypal.me/GatsbyNight. BETWEEN THE BRUSHES 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Bring your friends and favorite beverage to paint a canvas of a mermaid. All materials and instruction included. $35. Reserve your space at (407) 9091869.

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SPECIAL Emilie Scheetz, a junior at Windermere Preparatory School, makes her debut in professional theater with Mad Cow Theatre’s production of “1776.” JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER

hen Emilie Scheetz was 9, she stumbled across an afterschool musical the-

ater class. She was cast as the witch in what she considered a “weird version of Snow White.” When she went on stage to sing her song, “I Got this Apple,” she felt the stage fright kick in. “That’s first moment I realized, oh, I don’t know if I want to die of embarrassment right now, and I can kind of carry a tune, maybe this might be fun,” she said. “The more I did it, the more I thought, what an interesting way to tell stories and connect with a large group of people.” Scheetz has performed in about a dozen shows since then. Now a 16-year-old student at Windermere Preparatory School, Scheetz is performing in her first production with Mad Cow Theatre. The musical, “1776,” has an all-female cast, in a show that traditionally only has two female parts. “The idea of it being all females is kind of like a political statement,” Scheetz said. “It’s makSEE STAGE PAGE 12A

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Emilie Scheetz is gearing up for her performance as the courier in “1776.” Top; Mad Cow Theatre’s production of “1776” features an allfemale cast.

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ing everyone think a lot. Just the whole concept of the show, it’s triggering a lot of thought-provoking conversations.” The musical covers the events in 1776, leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War. Scheetz is the youngest actress in the show and plays the part of the Courier, who delivers messages to Congress from the battlefield. The courier acts as the sole voice in the musical that discusses realities of the war. In the musical, the courier was expected to be between 14 and 16 years old, so the part is a good fit for Scheetz. “She’s really quite special,” said Mark Edward Smith, who is directing Mad Cow Theatre’s production of “1776.” “We had open auditions for the show and we saw a lot of people come in to audition for the show. Quite honestly, when (Scheetz) came in, it was obvious to us that she was the one we were going to cast in that role. She’s got a really natu-

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ral presence on stage; she’s really honest in the way she approaches her character; she’s got an amazing singing voice.” Smith said the show is one of the best-written musicals, and it helps people to really get to know the characters, even though audiences will recognize the characters from their history books.

In her first two years of high school, Scheetz attended Dr. Phillips High School. During her time at Windermere Prep and Dr. Phillips, she found she was cast in more motherly roles. But one of her favorite roles was Fiona in “Shrek the Musical.” She is looking forward to performing for an audience that will consist of more than high-school parents and friends. “I want audiences to leave not only thinking about the messages in the show but also the implications of the gender twist, or my song in particular, or really a lot of the songs just really stick with you,” she said. “I just want to affect people. I hope it makes people think.”

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The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The program is “Travel Our Way with OCREA,” a welcome reception for new retirees and returning members. Anyone who has worked in

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FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION FROM THE ARCHIVES The Chautauqua Institution was a cultural movement that thrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The program brought speakers, teachers, musicians, preachers and entertainers to rural audiences across America, reaching a peak by the mid-1920s. Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was quoted as saying that Chautauqua is “the most American thing in America.” The Redpath Chautauqua visited Winter Garden in 1926. In addition to the “great comedy” “Applesauce,” the five-day festival included Vierra’s Hawaiians performing South Seas melodies, L.M. Sterns’ lecture on “Shakespeare and Life” and the College Singing Girls, “five vivacious young entertainers.” The April 9, 1926, edition of the Winter Garden Herald judged the Chautauqua a “big success,” with more than 500 people paying the $3 seasonticket fee.

80 years ago

A subscription to The West Orange News is $1 per year in advance. A bus line was organized to run between Winter Garden and Orlando for 25 cents each way on a two-hour schedule.

45 years ago

Windermere Elementary School has a new wing under construction. The addition will provide 11 classrooms. There are 590 students currently enrolled, and capacity with the new wing will be 880. Helen Watson, a new principal of Tildenville Elementary, was pictured with her two predecessors at a reception held in her honor by the T.S.A. Don Shaw was at Tildenville for the past two years, and Annie Connell for the 27 years before that.

40 years ago

A large crowd at the Football Jamboree at Walker Field was given exciting glimpses of a 1976 Warrior team. At a West Orange Athletic Association Barbecue held at KOA Kampground, chicken was served up by Vel Heckman, Ryan Ballant and Homer Craig. Among the guests were the new WOHS principal and his wife, Raymond and Glenis Screws.

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AUG. 8, 1968 Joseph and Lynn VonWaldner, stand next to their new eatery sign after buying the K&S Restaurant in the summer of 1968. When they took over the Plant Street business, they added several specialties to the menu. A separate dining room capable of seating large parties remained open for reservations. K&S Restaurant opened in July 1967 in the building formerly occupied by The Quick Snack. The owners and operators were Kathleene Outlaw and Susie Davis, both residents of Winter Garden and experienced in preparing food. The building was torn down in 1980 to make way for expanded parking for the remodeled Jimmy’s Thriftway. The site also housed Perdue’s Brunch Shop and Chef’s Delight after K&S left. It was originally the Silver Coach.

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation preserves the heritage and architecture of West Orange County while creating new cultural experiences. To donate material of local historic significance to the Foundation, call (407) 656-3244.

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‘Paws’-itive reviews Central Florida’s first cat cafe opened in Clermont on Thursday, Sept. 8. DANIELLE HENDRIX Diane Edwards, a South Lake Animal League employee, gives Estee Lauder a hug.

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At the Orlando Cat Cafe, as soon as the cats’ paws hit the floor, their human guests were waiting ready by the door to play with them. After 20 months of preparation, Central Florida’s first cat cafe officially opened Thursday, Sept. 8, in the Town Center at Cagan Crossings in Clermont. A partnership between South Lake Animal League in Groveland, Axum Coffee and Cagan Management Group Inc., the cafe is also the first of its kind in Florida. Owner Sandra Cagan got the idea to open a cat cafe in December 2014, when NBC did a story about one in New York. “The story stayed with me for several days,” Cagan said. “I’ve been a lifetime lover of cats, and I’ve been in a property-management and development business for 20 years, so I thought, ‘How could I put these two concepts together?’ Twenty months later, here we are.” Some cat cafes have resident cats that live there permanently, but Cagan wanted to change that concept. All the cats and kittens at the Orlando Cat Cafe are adoptable by the Animal League. The league is a no-kill shelter that rescues animals from county kill shelters. Each pet comes spayed or neutered, microchipped and tested for leukemia, AIDS and heartworms. Anywhere from 12 to 15 cats are present in the cafe at any given time, and guests can book reservations online to come visit. The play area the cats are in is separate from but located right next door to the Axum Coffee cafe area for health standards. Guests also can see the cats from a viewing window between the two areas. Although the Animal League was on board upon hearing of the idea, Cagan said it took longer to find a cafe partner. Not everyone grasped the concept immediately, she said, but they were fortunate to partner with Axum in the end.

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“(Community reaction) has been really ‘paws’-itive,” Cagan said. “In October 2015, we did a sneak peek event here when it was still a big empty space, and we had a tremendous reaction back in October. Since then, it’s only grown. We had 200 reservations the first week.” In addition to having a snack or sip of coffee with the fourlegged furballs, guests also can book private events or participate in special activities alongside the cats. Activities include adult and family coloring, reading and even yoga with the cats. “People love cats — those are probably the biggest downloadable videos, are videos of cats — and Axum Coffee has a tremendous reputation in Winter Garden, people love their coffee,” Cagan said. “It seems like a natural marriage between the two.” Jean Maddox, who lives near Ocoee, visited the cafe on its grand-opening day. “I like coffee, I like cats, I had a day off, so why not?” Maddox said. “It’s like a 24/7 world, everybody’s all stressed out and have their tablets and phones in front of them all the time, but this is a quiet place you can come just to relax and destress for a little bit,” Cagan said. “To see it all come to fruition is very special. People seem very happy when they’re here.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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A century of blessings Windermere Union Church started 100 years ago when the town’s earliest residents officially united for religious services. COMMUNITY EDITOR WINDERMERE Windermere’s ear-

liest settlers seeking a place to worship in 1911 began meeting at the old schoolhouse on Seventh Street. Rotating pastors served the informal congregation until 1916, when 11 people of various denominations organized the Union Church of Windermere. By 1920, services were being held every Sunday except in the summer months, when the Rev. John Champion returned to his home in Canada. A building program was started after World War I, and on Jan. 4, 1924, the non-denominational church’s white sanctuary was dedicated at 436 Oakdale St. in downtown Windermere. There were no funds available for a furnace, so a Franklin stove was used for heating in the winter. The first formal wedding uniting Juanita Lawrence and Hughes Browning was held June 18, 1932. A rise in membership and participation dictated more classrooms in 1940-41. The Rev. John Ischy organized a Young Matrons Class in Sunday school. These women sponsored the first kindergarten, sponsored and financed the first Boy Scout Troop 223 and the first Cub Scout troop and furnished den mothers

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Windermere Union Church, 10710 Park-Ridge Gotha Road, will recognize its 100th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 25. A church service at 10 a.m. will include special music, including hymns from the last 100 years. The Rev. Roger Benton Seidner, who was the church pastor from 1968-88 and is now minister emeritus, will speak. The celebration continues from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. A catered luncheon from Olive Garden Restaurants will be served. The community is invited to the morning church service, but attendance at the luncheon is by invitation only. “The church was created as a union church and accepted all people of all denominations back in 1916 — and that spirit has never left it,” Pastor Barton Buchanan said.

for the first three Brownie troops. A parsonage was purchased in 1953 for $14,500. In 1961, the Windermere

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The preschool was founded by the Young Matrons Class of the Windermere Union Church in 1959. It had 15 students. It was the only kindergarten in the area at the time when area schools started with first grade. Lucille Berry Hopkins was the school’s first director, assisted by Jane Anderson. In 1953, Hopkins had started a kindergarten for community children in her home. Two years later, she moved it to the church. She continued to lead until 1966. The preschool moved to the church’s new classroom building in the 1960s. Shirley Nesbit was director in 1967, and Jo Barton Tuck assumed the role in 1968. The following year, 50 4- and 5-year-olds were enrolled in kindergarten. Tuition was $22.50 a month.

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1911-16: various shortterm ministries 1916: Robert T. Jones 1918-24: John Champion 1924-32: various shortterm ministries 1932-47: John W. Ischy; given title minister emeritus 1947- Howard C. Odum 1948-50: James M. Lotz, first full-time minister 1950-53: Robert O. Thomas 1953-58: Dr. Robert H. McCaslin 1959-64: Dr. Frederick Nelson, the first to occupy the manse on the corner of First Avenue and Pine Street 1964-66: Emett O. Floyd 1967-68: Ivan D. Immell 1968-88: Roger Benton Seidner, the first to occupy the new manse at 419 First Ave. in 1979; given title of minister emeritus in 1988 1988-93: Dr. Ira Samuel Williams Jr. 1995 to present: Barton Buchanan

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church became affiliated with the United Church of Christ following its formation as a new denomination in 1957. Windermere Union was the only church in town until 1961, when the First Baptist Church was started. As the church membership grew, a larger sanctuary was necessary, and the campus expanded. Windermere Union and First Baptist Isleworth combined youth and community programs at Windermere Town Hall in 1968. Through the years, Windermere Union Church has assisting in building a community center in Zaire, Africa, constructed a home for a family in Guatemala through Habitat for Humanity and sponsored several Vietnamese families coming to West Orange County. It also helps support the West Orange Christian Service Center. Windermere Union outgrew its space at Oakdale and Fifth streets and purchased property at 10710 Park-Ridge Gotha Road in 2002. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in 2005 on the seven-acre site. The congregation saved the stained-glass windows and pews from the chapel to be incorporated in the new church. The first Sunday service was held at the new 250-seat church Sept. 17, 2006, with the Rev. Barton Buchanan at the pulpit. The new campus included an 11,000-square-foot sanctuary and 5,900-square-foot preschool building. In 2010, the church announced

Kay Sims was a young teenager when she and her parents and three sisters moved to Windermere in 1941 and joined the local church. She and her sisters sang in the small choir, and her mother, Mabel Davis, was the first president of the women’s group. She and her husband, Bill Sims, were married June 21, 1947, in the original church. He was in the U.S. Navy, so they moved around quite a bit. In 1968, they settled in Windermere and returned to the church. Today, 88-year-old Sims, her daughter Laura Pinto, granddaughter Christiana Gonzalez and great-granddaughter Mea Gonzalez are active at Windermere Union.

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HISPANIC HERITAGE Ocoee is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. The month recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. Motorists traveling on Clarke Road will see festive “Ocoee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month” pole banners dotting the street. Viewers can tune in to Ocoee TV to watch a fourpart series titled “Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation.” The show will air at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Channel 493, Bright House Networks.

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Gertrud “Trudy” Ballbach-Jones, 79, July 8, 1937, to July 23, 2016, Crestview, Florida. Trudy was born in Brazil to parents Ernst, a Lutheran pastor, and Erna Ballbach. At the age of 16, she returned with her family to Germany. While in Europe, she spoke, wrote and read fluently in seven languages, and at one point, worked in the translation and linguistic field in Italy. In 1963, Trudy met and later married John T. “Jack” Jones Jr. (deceased). They settled in Winter Garden, Florida, from 1970 to 2013, where she raised three daughters. Trudy relocated to Tallahassee and then Crestview, Florida. Trudy was employed at H&R Block from 1972 to 1995. She also earned her real-estate license and worked as a Realtor for several years. After the death of her husband she had the great fortune of a second love with longtime companion Fred Huttle (deceased). Trudy was a gifted and talent-

Tyndall, of Longwood, Donald Tyndall Jr. (Savannah), of Ocoee, Fred Tyndall (Melanie), of Ocoee, and Charma Singer (Jim) of Windermere; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; along

with brother, Charles; and sisters, Jean Morgan and Patti Wages. Donald was born on March 25, 1929, at his home in Winter Garden. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1947. He was a business owner in Winter Garden and Orlando. He was an extremely humble and kind gentleman who is greatly missed. The service and burial was held Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Gotha, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite church or charity.

and raised in Ferndale and then Apopka. James is survived by two children, James Harold Creech Jr., of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Marnie Salyers and husband, Brian, of Virginia Beach, Vir-

ginia; granddaughter, Madeline; nine brothers and sisters, Stanley, Tommy, Virginia, Betty, Nancy, Donna, Debbie, Susie and JoJo. He was the brother to the late Henry Creech Jr. Memorial service was held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at Winter Oak Funeral Home, 1132 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida, at a later date. James’s funeral arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home.

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Donald Bentley Tyndall Sr., age 87, departed this life on Aug. 8, 2016, to go to the perfect home awaiting him in heaven with his Lord and many friends and relatives. He was preceded by his parents, Charlie C. and Emma Bekemeyer Tyndall; brothers, George, Bruce, Lawrence, John and Kermit; and sisters, Verna Moreman and Julie Shilling. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret Ezzard Tyndall, of Ocoee; and children, Susan JAMES HAROLD CREECH died Sept. 2, 2016.

James Harold Creech, 66, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando. James was born Nov. 29, 1949, son of the late Henry Cecil Creech and Mary Elizabeth (Byrd) Creech. James served his country proudly as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, from August 1968 through September 1969. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with a “V” for Valor. He was born

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Our beautiful daughter, ShyAnn Marie Matkin, born July 2, 1983, in Idaho, passed away in Colorado, December 6, 2015. In 2004, ShyAnn traveled to Florida on a college internship and made Florida her home. She worked at Macaroni Grill, Mimi’s Café and Bank of America. ShyAnn graduated in New Mexico and sang, “I Hope You Dance,” at her graduation. As a blossoming young girl she was involved in dance, clogging, singing, theater and rodeo and was vice president of her Junior Class. She was the light of our lives and always wore a smile, had a heart for Jesus and

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her father, Ernst Ballbach; mother, Erna Ballbach; and longtime companion, Fred Huttle. Trudy is survived by sister, Ursula “Lu” Digman, of Illinois; brother, Erhard Ballbach (Renate), of Germany; daughter, Sonja L. Jones-Forn (Scott), of Crestview, Florida; and stepdaughters Eva C. Jones and Kimberly Brown (Wesley), of Lakeland, Florida; grandchildren, Scott Jones Jr. (Erin Ann) and Erin Ottinger (Seth), of Lakeland, Florida, Scott and Sarah Forn, of Crestview, Florida; and five great-grandchildren, Ella, Lily and Jack Jones and Evan and Emma Ottinger, all of Lakeland, Florida. A Celebration of Life for Trudy is planned for Oct. 22, 2016, in Lakeland, Florida. The family would like to thank the medical professionals at Crestview Medical Center, Crestview Rehab and Emerald Coast Hospice. Their dedicated assistance has been sincerely appreciated. A special thank-you to everyone who prayed, called, visited and shared in our loss. We will forever treasure our mom.

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Michelle Bagsic shot an even-par 36 for the West Orange girls golf team Sept. 8 in a 151-188 victory over Lake Minneola at Sanctuary Ridge.

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Wanya Mitchell rolled a 227 for the Ocoee Knights boys bowling team Sept. 8 during a 2,355-2,309 victory against Olympia.

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Han Lin and Ian Fitzpatrick each shot a 41 for Foundation Academy’s boys golf team Sept. 8 in a 170-179 win over CFCA.

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Designers operating in West Orange have grown accustomed to creating pools that fit the community’s smaller backyards.

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POOL SURFACE Three common options for pool surfaces

Buyers have a range of options for the surface of the pool deck. A concrete deck is the cheapest, but most of the smaller pools steer away from that in favor of higher-quality products. Pavers are the next on the scale, and the high-end options are travertine or glass tile. Many of the luxury pools have travertine, and glass tiles offer unique options, like tiles that glow in the dark.

QUARTZ. The most affordable of the options. A common brand is Diamond Brite.

Backyard oasis

PEBBLE. Pebble is the next step up, with a common brand being Pebble Tec.

Travertine pool decks are often selected for high-end pools.

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GLASS BEADS. The most expensive of the finishes, glass beads are popular in California, and Godek foresees the trend growing here. The light from the sun bounces off of the beads in the pool, creating a luxury look.

Recent pool trends work to the homeowner’s advantage, said Bill Godek, senior designer at Dixie Pools. Pools with geometric shapes, as in pools with straight edges rather

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than waves, are common. These pools, in addition to providing a clean look, conserve space in a tight backyard and deck area. “I think people are doing smaller pools and better materials,” Godek said. If you are thinking about tak-

ing the plunge and buying a pool, there are several options to consider, including surface materials, salt vs. chlorine and decking. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com

$1,200 and $1,500, based on the size of the pool, for a onetime installation. In contrast, buying chlorine chemicals costs experience in the ocean. The majority of new home pools about $400 each year. Overall, salt pools create now operate on a saltwater sysMost commercial pools at a softer feel that causes less tem rather a chlorine system. water parks are starting to use irritation in your eyes and on “It’s just easier for the conultraviolet and ozone systems. your skin, Godek said. Modersumer to maintain the water,” Ozone is a gas system in which Typically, the quartz finish ate maintenance is needed. Godek said. “What the salt ozone is injected into the water manufacturer provides a The water still needs to be system does is it allows them to and kills bacteria and algae. 10- to 15-year warranty, tested weekly to maintain the make mistakes without having Ultraviolet kills bacteria through while pebble and glass appropriate salt level. The salt to spend a fortune to get it back the use of an ultraviolet light. beads usually afford a system can be more forgiving right.” As a safety measure, chlorine is lifetime warranty. for consumers who forget to The salt level in a pool is added. These systems kill bactekeep up with the maintenance 2,500 parts per million, as better than chlorine, but they compared to the Atlantic Ocean, of their pools. MATORLANDO-MH_SpringLakeReserve_westOrangeTimes 12/02/2016 Due: ria don’t have a half-life. Therefore, In the long run, saltwater which is 25,000 parts per milFile Name: MATORLANDO-MH_SpringLakeReserve_westOrangeTimes Publication: TBA the device only works when the pools can be more affordable. lion. Therefore, the salt in your 8” is 1/10 Safety/V.O.: 0.5” 300 Trim: 10.375” xpool is running. A salt system costs between DPI: equipment of what you would

CONSTRUCTION TODAY In the West Orange area, labor shortage can extend the amount it will take to complete your pool. Once construction begins, pools usually take 10 to 12 weeks to complete. Godek said financing is also more readily available for people interested in purchasing a pool.

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Sparkle and shine.” “I don’t sweat, I sparkle.” Wall décor bearing such sayings are sprinkled throughout Horizon West resident Jamie Jones’ workshop in her garage. Jones, a mother of two little girls, owns and operates her own business, Mrs. Jones’ Soapbox. BUILDING A BUSINESS

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thought, ‘I could do that,’ because I love to clean and know how toxic traditional cleaning products are,” she said. “I was like, ‘I’m going to develop my own line and use that as my platform to educate about environmental causes.’” Jones spent a year working on formulas and mixing ingredients in the kitchen. Each product uses natural, non-toxic ingredients that people might already have in their homes, such as vinegar and essential oils. Once she perfected the formulas, she began designing the reusable packaging. She posted her products on Etsy one day, not even thinking they would sell. By that weekend, she had sold out. From there, it turned into a hobby and side business, but it just kept growing. Eventually, she quit her full-time job to focus on the business. When her first daughter, Aubrey, was born in 2012, she wanted to be a full-time mom, so she hired two girls to come in and help her with running the business. Now, she sells her products online and in boutiques across the country, even working with a monthly membership cleaning box. At one point, big-name brands such as Anthropologie and 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.”

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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 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 prod-

uct, 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.” 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.”

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Seller wants an OFFER on this property, it has road frontage on OCOEE APOPKA Road. This property currently has 3 homes and the current zoning is AGRICULTURAL A-1, you can change it to COMMERICAL ZONING for your needs! This would make a great location for a GAS STATION, FAST FOOD, OFFICE BUILDING, GARAGE, or CONVENIENCE STORE. There are over 9,200 VEHICLES that pass this location everyday!!! GREAT ACCESS to the 429, TURNPIKE and 408 is ONLY MINUTES from this property...Bring the SELLER an OFFER TODAY!!! Asking $1,500,000.

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WOW! SELLER IS MOTIVATED! FRESHLY PAINTED! NEW PRICE! Great price for a pool home on a corner lot, privacy fenced yard is a plus! Landscaping just completed! Lake access with boat ramp and park! Living rm, dining rm, kitchen complete with range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Breakfast area, family room, split bedroom plan, sliding glass doors leading to covered lanai and pool...Washer, dryer and blinds stay!!! Move in condition!!! Walk to ocoee elementary and middle schools, close to shopping and all major highways... See this today before it is gone! Asking only $209,900

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New home 3 bdrm/2ba. With open floor plan and so many custom features you won’t believe your eyes... Seller’s have added custom ceiling fans, light fixtures, crown molding, paver open fire pit, privacy vinyl fence. Shows like a model. If you want a new home with a lot of upgrades then this home is for you! Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar island, Granite, 42” cabinets, walkin Pantry...Split bedroom plan, inside laundry and 2-car garage. Gated Community with amenities... Minutes from downtown W.G. and Fowler’s Grove for shopping... Asking Only $310,000

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TUSCANY IN WINTER GARDEN. 4 Bdrm. 3 Ba. 1-story, 3009 sq.ft. of living. Immaculate condition.Open floor plan, Formal living room/Dining area, Family room, Large kitchen with all appliances staying, Island, plenty of cabinets for storage, Breakfast Nook, walk-in Pantry, Inside Laundry. Master Bedroom features dual sinks, garden tub, separate shower, other 3 bedrooms are centered around 2 guests bathrooms. Open Patio and 2 car garage. This is one of Winter Gardens sought after neighborhoods with stately trees, minutes away from downtown, the West Orange Trail and all major highways. Asking Only $290,000

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Looking to build a home with no hoa, no rear neighbors only great views of the water and beautiful sunsets? Look no further... Only minutes away from downtown winter garden with the many restaurants, speciality shops, crooked can and the farmer’s market on saturday. You are also minutes away from the west orange trail. Bring your builder and build your dream home!!! Seller is motivated to sell... Bring your highest and best offer!!! Asking only $229,900

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Fantastic buy for this 4 bedroom/2 bath pool/spa home. Just remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, baths have also been updated with granite and new cabinets... Step inside to the wood flooring in all rooms except bedrooms and baths. Family room is highlighted by the brick wood burning fireplace. Kitchen is complete with all appliances staying...Just off the family room is the covered screened and windowed brick paver lanai over looking the large pool with spa and the landscaped yard with storage shed. Great location to walk to the West Orange Trail, only minutes away from downtown Winter Garden with the many shops and restaurants... Conveniently located to the 429, 408 and turnpike... See this beauty today!!! Asking only $265,000

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Total Sales: 127 High Sale Price: $1.85 million Low Sale Price: $68,250 REO/Bank Owned: Nine Auction/REO: Two

home in the Waterstone community topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate transactions from Aug 26 to Sept. 2. The home at 11557 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 26, for $1.85 million. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,598 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $330.48.

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The home at 6104 Meriwether Crescent, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $361,000. Built in 2011, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 2,927 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.33. LAKESHORE PRESERVE

The home at 15643 Shorebird Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $434,125. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,207 square feet. The price per square foot is $196.70. ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 14460 Brushwood Way, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $361,990. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,012 square feet. The price per square foot is $120.18.

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The home at 2012 Curia Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $313,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,971 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.80.

The home at 4896 Palmetto Park Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $346,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 2,809 square feet.

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The home at 7579 Purple Finch St., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 30, for $397,490. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,742 square feet. The price per square foot is $106.22. The home at 8102 Soldierwood St., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 30, for $388,662. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,598 square feet. The price per square foot is $108.02. The home at 7537 Bluejack Oak St., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $375,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,472 square feet. The price per square foot is $108.01. The home at 15030 Purple Martin St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 1, for $370,264. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,288 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.61. The home at 7607 Loon Ave., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $365,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,288 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.01. The home at 15010 Wild Lime Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $345,005. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,610 square feet. WATERMARK

The home at 14519 Winter Stay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $488,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,805 square feet. WEST LAKE HANCOCK ESTATES

The home at 7948 Minutemen Loop, Winter Garden, sold Aug.

The home at 1314 Johns Cove Lane, Oakland, sold Aug. 30, for $750,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 3,900 square feet. The price per square foot is $192.31. JOHNS LANDING

The home at 412 Orionvista Way, Oakland, sold Sept. 1, for $318,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,686 square feet. The price per square foot is $86.27.

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The home at 195 Highbrooke Blvd., Ocoee, sold Aug. 29, for $315,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,040 square feet. The price per square foot is $154.41. EAGLES LANDING

The home at 2939 Westyn Cove Lane, Ocoee, sold Aug. 30, for $344,950. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,100 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.27. MEADOW RIDGE

The home at 2783 Maria Isabel Ave., Ocoee, sold Aug. 31, for $341,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,884 square feet. The price per square foot is $118.24.

The home at 617 Marsh Reed Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 26, for $368,463. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,098 square feet. The price per square foot is $118.94. The home at 709 Marsh Reed Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 2, for $357,846. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,098 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.51.

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The home at 1425 Selbydon Way, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $405,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,058 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.44.

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The home at 1327 Selbydon Way, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $329,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,954 square feet. The price per square foot is $83.21.

The home at 12511 Dallington Terrace, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $419,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,769 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.17. GLYNWOOD

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The home at 13012 Killarney Hills St., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $414,918. Built in 2016, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,161 square feet. The price per square foot is $99.72.

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The home at 1423 Eastover Loop, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 26, for $488,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,163 square feet. The price per square foot is $154.28.

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The home at 1842 Lake Roberts Landing Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 26, for $517,000. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,165 square feet. The price per square foot is $124.13.

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The home at 2400 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 26, for $361,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,219 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.15.

The home at 594 Palio Court, Ocoee, sold Aug. 31, for $310,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,503 square feet. The price per square foot is $88.50.

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The home at 7555 Bluejack Oak St., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 31, for $405,775. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,907 square feet. The price per square foot is $103.86.

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The home at 8742 Peachtree Park Court, Windermere, sold Aug. 26, for $317,730. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,709 square feet. The price per square foot is $185.92.

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