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Bump in the real-estate road Hurricane Irma’s effects on the market: $51.6 million in damage and a 20% decline in September sales. SEE 25.
TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. Be sure to turn your clocks back one hour before going to sleep Saturday night. The next daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 11, 2018.
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The Ocoee Police Department is hosting a poker tournament at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov, 4, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, to benefit its annual Toys for Kids in Need program. Big Stacks Poker League will provide dealers, chips and management. A $50 suggested donation includes a catered lunch, two drinks and 7,500 chips. Players can get an extra 1,000 chips with every toy they donate, up to five. For more, contact Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi at (407) 554-7197.
Bollhoefer: Hampton Inn not confirmed The Winter Garden city manager said a proposal for the inn on Dillard Street has yet to begin the city’s approval process. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR
During the Oct. 26 City Commission meeting, Winter Garden City Manager Mike Bollhoefer took the opportunity to address the confusion regarding recent news of a Hampton Inn reported to open on Dillard Street. According to Bollhoefer, a SEE HOTEL PAGE 6
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How do you say goodbye to your hero? Jack Quesinberry served as Winter Garden’s mayor for nearly 17 years — the longest tenure in the city’s history. But to Community Editor Amy Quesinberry, he’s simply “Daddy.” AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR
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addy has been building for me my entire life. I have lived in four homes constructed by his strong, rugged hands. He created all sorts of backyard equipment for my younger sister and me, and he put together the wooden swing set for my children. “But this amazing man can take credit for building so much more than structures. He built his own construction business from the bottom up. He built a large, loud, silly family. He built a community. He built a reputation for integrity and honesty and respect. I wrote those words on Father’s Day 2016 — while sitting with this strong-willed, determined man as he breathed easier with the help of an oxygen tank, lying on his side, fighting the pain that had developed that week — on what I expected to be my last holiday with him. SEE JACK PAGE 4
He was always ready to give a tight hug — or even a loan — when one of his children needed him. He took fatherhood seriously. His children and his family were his world.
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PLANT CLINIC 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Take your plants, get your soil pH tested and ask questions. Master Gardener volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer gardening questions and to assess any plant issues. (407) 835-7323. RETIRED EDUCATORS 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The Orange County Retired Educators Association program is on “Healthy Eating for Vitality” featuring nutrition specialist Rob Graham. (407) 677-0446 or ocrea-fl.org.
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2017 WOCC GOLF CLASSIC 11:30 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. start Friday, Nov. 3, at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, 16301 Phil Ritson Way,
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Winter Garden. The classic is an ideal setting for business leaders to take their best clients, top prospects or office staff for an afternoon of golf and relationship-building. Individual rates are $120 to $160; foursome rates range from $420 to $490. (407) 656-1304. 24TH ANNUAL OCOEE FOUNDERS’ DAY 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. This annual country music event will include free concerts by Chris Janson, Colt Ford, Tony Jackson and Spayed Koolie on Friday and Craig Campbell, Love and Theft, Shenandoah, Greg Warren Band, Randall Crawford Band, Southern Brotherz and Dwight Yoakam on Saturday. There will be plenty of food and family fun, too. For the complete schedule of events, visit ocoeefoundersfestival.org/schedule/.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL CHICK-FIL-A 5K 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the intersection of McKey Street and Bluford Avenue, Ocoee. The 5K and kids fun run, which is part of the Ocoee Founders’ Day activities, will benefit Saving Young Hearts. Participants receive a T-shirt, Chick-fil-A sandwich and finisher medal. Register at trinrun. com. (407) 905-3180. KING OF DARKNESS PROFESSIONAL WATER-SKI TOURNAMENT 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Isles of Lake Hancock in Winter Garden. The tournament will feature the world’s best water-skiers jumping more than 230 feet in the air at night to compete for $30,000. The event will include live music, food trucks and children’s activities. Free admission. Follow King of Darkness of Facebook. OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT POKER TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. tournament Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. The semi-annual poker tournament benefits the police department’s Toys for Kids in Need program. Big Stacks Poker League is
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handling the event. The $50 suggested donation includes a catered lunch, two drinks and 7,500 chips. Players can get an extra 1,000 chips for every toy they donate, up to five. Final table will receive gift certificates to local businesses. To make a donation or for information, contact Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi, (407) 554-7197 or miannuzzi@ocoee.org. WEST ORANGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ROCK THE HOUSE 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, on the grounds of West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. A unique and casual dinner party under the stars. You take the table theme, 10 friends, food and libation and the chance to win awards. West Orange Habitat for Humanity is hosting the event and will provide entertainment, music and silent and live auctions. Tables are $400 or a $40 donation from each table guest. (407) 809-4411.
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
FLORIDA HOSPITAL RUMMAGE SALE 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. The staff of Florida Hospital Winter Garden is holding the sale to benefit the American Heart Association. (407) 614-0500.
GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in the Fellowship Hall at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. This one-time seminar is open to anyone who has suffered a loss and finds it difficult to get through the holidays. Cost is $8. Register online at st.lukes.org/GriefShareholidays. Email care@st.lukes.org or call (407) 876-4991, Ext. 262, for information.
TUESDAY, NOV. 7
PILATES TO ADULTS 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the West Oaks Library, 1721 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Exercise your way to fitness in this introduction to Pilates. Comfortable exercise or loose-fitting clothing required, yoga mats encouraged. Registration recommended at ocls.info/nextchapter or call (407) 835-7323.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8
PRESERVING OUR PARKS 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. America’s and Deborah Green, vice president of the Orange Audubon Society, will discuss the irreplaceable value of our parks and how we can protect them for future generations. (407) 835-7323.
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Jack and Gloria Quesinberry celebrate his 84th birthday with just about every family member, including their five children: Rusty Jenkins, left, Kathy Taylor, Jeni McNeill, Rory Quesinberry and Amy Quesinberry.
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But if this man has taught me anything, it’s that he would fight harder and longer than anyone thought possible. My larger-than-life Daddy, my all-time hero, took his final breath last Thursday evening. His body and mind are whole again, and I know he is rejoicing in Heaven. But here on earth, my heart is in a million pieces. I’ve never felt such heartache. Daddy has always been the backbone of the family. The wisdom. The final say. The man who will come when a child calls. He was always ready to give a tight hug — or even a loan — when one of his children needed him. He took fatherhood seriously. His children and his family were his world. If I needed a hammer — or a drill or an extension cord or a two-byfour, for that matter — Daddy had one handy. He was the one person I could always count on. When my daughter’s car stalled on the expressway, she knew she could call her Pappa for help. He had such a giving heart. When I ended up with a stray puppy when I was living in a duplex Daddy built on South Main Street, he came over with a handmade doghouse. And when that same sweet little dog died at age 15, Daddy built him a final resting box and took on the task of burying Carl — with a shovel in his hand and tears in his eyes. Daddy was always there to help me move — whether from one childhood home to another or to college or to my first home. When I moved into a new house this summer, it was the first time Daddy wasn’t there to help me with the heavy furniture. That realization hit me hard. Daddy was a building contractor for more than four decades. My current home definitely is not a Jack-built house — some doors don’t always stay open; one doesn’t close all the way. Daddy was a man who stood firmly behind his work and knew what it meant to work hard. He taught me to have pride in my work and always strive for my best. He loved being mayor of Winter Garden and made sure he was present at groundbreakings and ribbon-cuttings. I feel a sense of pride when I’m looking through the newspaper archives and see his
Jack and Gloria Quesinberry take two of their grandchildren, Allison Couch and Adam Couch, for a ride in his 1931 Model A.
Amy Quesinberry shares a special moment with her dad, Jack Quesinberry.
big smile in photos where he was representing the city as mayor at various events. One of his favorite events was Light Up Winter Garden at Christmastime. He always had a huge smile on his face — and in his eyes, too — as he asked the audience to help him count down from 10 before he threw the switch to light up the city’s downtown. He was such a proud mayor. If you’re on the West Orange Trail in Oakland, you can’t miss the giant, 300-year-old oak tree near Lake Brim in Oakland Park. It was named the Quercus Quesinberry Oak and dedicated to Daddy in 2008. It was a proud day for the entire family, and Daddy was excited to have a tree named for him. I will carry with me a lifetime of wonderful memories to comfort me.
If I needed a hammer — or a drill or an extension cord or a two-by-four, for that matter — Daddy had one handy. He was the one person I could always count on. When my daughter’s car stalled on the expressway, she knew she could call her Pappa for help.
He’s the man who called me Mamy (add an M to Amy) when I was little. I can still hear his special whistle that alerted us that he was home from work. I will forever be comforted by the smell of fresh-cut lumber. It takes me back to our house on State Road 50 and Daddy’s barn out back. It was dark and always ankle-deep with wood shavings, the scraps of his latest construction project. We moved into that house when I was 1. The closest I ever got to having childhood pets was when Daddy brought my sister and me outside to meet a new calf just after it was born. He also had hunting dogs, and when a litter of puppies was born, Jeni and I claimed them all. My favorite was an allchocolate one I named Cocoa. Daddy knew how attached I was to that one, and even though he was intent on selling all of them, he did make sure Cocoa was the last one to leave. Back then, there were just a few radio stations for listening to music, but my mind is instantly taken to that era of eight-track tapes, even now, whenever I hear a Statler Brothers song. Their music is my comfort, especially now. Another comfort is the porch swing at the family cabin in North Carolina. I always pack several books, usually memoirs, and can spend days on that swing, getting lost in my books. Two-and-onehalf years ago, I took my son up there for a few days. Mother and Daddy were there, too. As usual,
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I was outside on the swing, when Daddy came out and sat down and started talking about everything and nothing. I put down my book and joined him in the relaxed conversation. Later, Mother apologized because she knew how much I wanted to be out there reading alone. I remember telling her that one day I would be glad I had that one-on-one time with him. Little did we know that this moment would come sooner than we expected. Just a few short months later, Daddy suffered the first of three strokes. His steadfast determination during physical therapy wasn’t a surprise to his family, for we knew what he could accomplish once he set his mind to it. It was such a privilege to be there for him when he needed me. I know just how wonderful he is, and after posting about his death on Facebook, other people were sharing just what he meant to them, too. Their words have comforted me. Mike Armbruster: I will never forget him and the impact he made on this place I call home, and in me, personally. His impact is around every corner. Richard Mask: This man was truly a legend, not only to this town but to the fraternal organizations he was affiliated with. He was the only true 33rd-degree Mason I have ever known. Said what he meant and meant what he said. My heart is broken. John Gardner: Your dad was special, a man with impeccable integrity and overwhelming caring for the community. … His accomplishments are present everywhere you venture in West Orange. Jim Gentry: Many hearts breaking over your father’s passing, not the least of which is my own. It’s a testament to the way he made each of us feel that it seems I’ve lost a family member. Former Orange County Commissioner Bob Freeman: The mayor will be missed. He should be credited for a lot of the positive changes in West Orange County. Sheri Loiacono: What a tremendous legacy this man has left the world.
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Mayor Jack Quesinberry gives a thumbs up after successfully throwing the switch to light up downtown Winter Garden at Christmastime.
Delmar W. Johnson: Loved the mayor, and he will be missed! What a life he lived, and what a tremendous legacy he leaves! He was one of a kind, and I’m a better person for having known him! Bobby Butler: Since 1981, he affectionately called me “boy” when he saw me, and I prayed that I would become half the man he was. God has a special place prepared for the mayor. Laine Reeves Richardson: Winter Garden is what it is now, thanks to the planning of your dad. Noelle Haner Lowery: He will forever be my favorite mayor. Shannon Wagster: Thank you for sharing him with the city of Winter Garden. Scott Billue: He was an amazing man. Full of love for his family and his community. Mayor, you will be missed. Bret Traywick: He was a fine man … as a private citizen, businessman and public servant. Karen Rader Hausmann: He will be remembered always for his amazing visions for the revitalization of historic downtown Winter Garden.
Jeni McNeill, left, Amy Quesinberry and Kathy Taylor celebrate another win with their dad, Jack Quesinberry.
Shauna Dillon Anstey: I admired his leadership of the town he loved and am so thankful for all that he did to make Winter Garden such a wonderful place to raise our kids. Michelle Ford Gentry: I feel blessed that our family got to share a very special connection with yours. I always loved to say, “We live in the house that Jack built!” After a lifetime of service to others, it’s time for you to rest easy, Daddy.
Daughter and father celebrate an election victory.
Jack Quesinberry, Winter Garden’s longest-serving mayor, dies Jack L. Quesinberry, 86, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. He served 16-and-one-half years as mayor of Winter Garden (1991-2008), the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Jack was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Muncie, Indiana, to Allen and Jenevieve (Runyon) Quesinberry. He was a football and basketball star at Muncie Central High School, where he was voted Most Likely to Succeed in 1949, his graduating year. After high school, he worked with his father in construction for a few years before moving to Orlando when he was in the U.S. Air Force. In 1965, he married Gloria, whom he met in the fourth grade. They lived in Windermere for several years before moving to Winter Garden in 1969. For 45 years, Jack built homes and commercial properties all over West Orange County as a
state-certified general contractor through his company, Quesinberry Construction. Jack was a longtime member and faithful servant at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden. He was past chairman of the Administrative Board and Board of Trustees and was head usher and communion steward. He served as Worshipful Master of the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge #165 in 1970. He was a member of the Orlando Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and built the Scottish Rite Temple in Winter Park. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the 16th Masonic District in 1972. He was coroneted a 33rddegree Scottish Rite Mason in 1984. He was a past member of the Winter Garden Rotary Club and was twice named a Paul Harris Fellow. Jack began his service with the
city of Winter Garden in 1981 when he was appointed to the Planning & Zoning Board. He served for 10 years before making the decision to run for mayor of Winter Garden. When Jack was elected to the mayor’s seat, the city had yet to experience its rebirth. He and his commission were responsible for revitalizing downtown Winter Garden. Jack’s leadership would guide the city for 16-and-one-half years — through many changes that easily could have stripped Winter Garden of its identity. Due to his love of and dedication to Winter Garden, the downtown area is now the cultural heart of West Orange County, and Jack will be remembered as the figure who brought city commissioners, city staff and organizations together to carry Winter Garden into the 21st century as a small city of the future with a firm grip on its heritage.
Jack also served on the MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Board and as president of both the TriCounty League of Cities and the Lake Apopka Natural Gas Board. He was a past member of the Tourist and Development Council. During his mayorship, Jack received the Golden Eagle award from the Central Florida Council of Boy Scouts in 2000. In 2008, Oakland Park dedicated a 300-year-old live oak to Jack. The tree, located off the West Orange Trail near Lake Brim Drive in the Oakland Park neighborhood, was renamed Quercus Quesinberry after the eight-term mayor. A commemorative plaque is installed nearby. Survivors: wife of 52 years, Gloria; children, Kathy (and Tim) Taylor, Rusty (and Sharon) Jenkins, Col. (Ret.) USAF Rory (and Adria) Quesinberry, Amy Quesinberry, Jeni (and Steve) McNeill; grandchildren, Megan
Cristello, Kelly (and Anthony) Woods, Sara (and Chris) Strange, Morgan Quesinberry, Allison Couch, Adam Couch, Harrison McNeill, Jackson McNeill, Andrew McNeill, Benjamin McNeill; great-grandchildren, Raygan Cristello, Sayler Cristello, Adler Cristello, Piper Cristello, Jaden Woods and Leilani Woods. The visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, 125 N. Lakeview Ave. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the church. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha. Memorial contributions can be made to the Stained-Glass Window Fund at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, FL 34787; or the West Orange Christian Service Center, 300 W. Franklin St., Ocoee, FL 34761.
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developer has expressed interest in developing a 90-room hotel and medical offices on property that currently houses the Church of God of Prophecy Winter Garden, located at 855 S. Dillard St. The developer, GNP Development, already has purchased the 5.8-acre property from the church and submitted a proposed site plan to the city of Winter Garden for consideration. However, because city staff have only just received the proposed site plan document, they have yet to conduct a feasibility study — the first step in the city’s standard approval process for any development proposal. “Nothing’s been approved and nothing’s been reviewed,” Bollhoefer said. “We have numerous similar projects that never go any further. But we’ve not done any analysis of the proposal as of yet, and we’d have to change the zoning and see if it would work with the plans to redesign Dillard Street and see if the transportation system can handle it.” STONYEBROOK WEST PARKWAY
Winter Garden has begun work on road improvements to Stonyebrook West Parkway. The improvements, which started Sunday, Oct. 29, includes the resurfacing and re-striping of the westbound lanes from County Road 545 to County Road 535 and the eastbound lanes from C.R. 535 to Woodlark Way. Bollhoefer said construction work is to be performed at night between the hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to less vehicular traffic and is anticipated to be completed by Dec. 1.
HEALTH CARE INSURANCE SWITCH
During the Oct. 26 meeting, Bollhoefer announced the city has decided to change its health insurance carrier. The city will switch from United Healthcare to Cigna Healthcare because of a 10 to 15% increase in United Healthcare’s rates. “We’ve been consistent with United Healthcare for many years, but their rates this year have gone up significantly, anywhere from 10 to 15% depending on how much you reduce ben-
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IN OTHER NEWS n In an attempt to provide adequate parking downtown in the midst of ongoing redevelopment projects, the city commission passed Ordinance 17-56, which addresses downtown property owners’ option to pay a parking user fee instead of providing parking. The passing of this ordinance means property owners will now need to have their request to opt for the downtown core parking fee approved by the city. The $5,000 fee may be increased at any time via a resolution authorized by city leaders. n The City Commission agreed by consensus to cancel the second City Commission meetings for the months of November and December. The city will not meet on Nov. 23 or Dec. 28. n Commissioners authorized the architectural plans for a planned 5,995-square foot medical office building on a .87-acre property located at the West Orange Business Center Planned Commercial Development on Winter Garden-Vineland Road. n The commission also endorsed the architectural plans for a single-story building on a 1.06-acre property, located at the corner of Windermere Road and Stoneybrook West Parkway. The building will house multiple commercial units that are anticipated to house medical offices, however, the majority of units will be occupied by the dentistry office Precision Periodontics and Dental Implants.
efits for employees,” Bollhoefer said. “As you know, we tend to try to avoid doing this because of the change in doctors, however, we found that Cigna Healthcare had a good proposal that was only 5% more, and I think it’s about 99.5% coverage of the same doctors so the chance of losing your doctor is almost nil.”
A service dog for Melia A Winter Garden family is raising money to buy a special dog for their 7-year-old daughter, who has autism and is prone to wandering. AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR
Melia Mullen is nonverbal, but her voice comes through when she laughs her infectious laugh. The 7-year-old Winter Garden girl with the big smile has autism, frequently tries to wander and is extremely drawn to water. “She doesn’t really understand danger at all,” her mother, Amanda Mullen, said. “She’s extremely attracted to water, which is really scary. A retention pond, pool, the fountain downtown, we have to keep her from it. Yesterday, she was running toward a puddle in the parking lot, and I had to grab her. She will run off if she sees something.” Amanda and Chris Mullen researched service dogs and how one might be able to help their daughter and keep her from danger. They decided on Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, a nonprofit that trains labrador and golden retrievers to work as service dogs. What’s stopping them currently is the $25,000 cost for a dog trained specifically to stop Melia from escaping, remove her from danger and, if she somehow gets away, begin a search-and-rescue mission. The dog also could keep Melia calm in stressful situations. “This dog is actually trained to stand at the door and block her, or block her from traffic if she’s attempting to go off the sidewalk,” Mullen said. “They’re trained to alert if she’s too close to the door, barking if she gets too close.” The Mullens have raised $1,640, far from the amount needed, so they have planned a benefit concert on Friday, Nov. 10. Christian rapper Roy Tosh is the headliner. Mullen said Melia likes the beat of rap music, but she and her husband don’t want her listening to some of the R-rated lyrics. Instead, they found appropriate songs by Christian rap performers on radio station Z88.3. FAMILY FIRST
Melia attends school with eight other children at ABC Applied Behavior Center for Autism in Winter Garden. When she’s home, her parents must monitor Melia’s whereabouts constantly. There are loud alarms on all of the exterior doors, and they just added one to
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her bedroom window because she tried to open it recently. The Mullens have bought three or four different GPS watches for Melia in case she gets separated from them, but none has worked. They tested the most recent one at SeaWorld, and when Chris Mullen took Melia to another part of the theme park, Amanda couldn’t get a closer pinpoint than “SeaWorld.” This is hardly comforting to a mother who has been separated from her nonverbal child. And that was when the parents began looking into getting a service dog for their daughter. In the meantime, they have tried to find ways to let Melia be able to communicate. They experimented with word and picture cards, but she kept losing them. They tried teaching her American Sign Language, but she lacks the necessary fine-motor skills in her hands. Her newest assistant is a mobile speech device that allows her to push buttons to tell people how she’s feeling and what she wants to wear and eat. “She can do feelings like afraid, hungry, mad, sad, tired, yucky,” Mullen said. She can select her choice of meals and snacks, which have to be gluten-free because Melia has celiac disease. “She gets frustrated a lot because she can’t communicate,” Mullen said. This device will help Melia convey her wants and needs. Until enough money is raised
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The community is invited to help the city of Ocoee celebrate its roots this weekend at the 24th annual Founders’ Day Festival. DANIELLE HENDRIX BLACK TIE EDITOR
The sound of Ocoee’s celebration of its history can be found weaved into the notes of country music, the whir of carnival rides and the bustling excitement all around this weekend at its 24th annual Founders’ Day celebration. The two-day, free festival has been a notorious event for the city each year since 1993, serving as a way to unite the community and highlight its history. Festivities kick off Friday, Nov. 3, with performances from country artists Colt Ford and Tony Jackson, Windermere-based Americana band Spayed Koolie and headlining country star Chris Janson. Saturday, Nov. 4, promises to be jam-packed with events for the whole family. A 5K and fun run kicks off the day in downtown Ocoee, and guests can spend the rest of their day learning about the city’s rich history, perusing the vendor marketplace, taking a look at classic cars, trying their hand at poker or reeling in the catch of the day during the Fab Five Family Fishing Tournament. MOVE TO THE BEAT
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While living in California, tattoo artist Roy “Loy Loy” Leyva left his mark on celebrities, rock stars and pro athletes. Now living in West Orange, he hopes to one day open his own shop. BRITTANY GAINES STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST
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hen celebrities and professional athletes need some ink, many of them turn to Roy “Loy Loy” Leyva. Leyva’s list of celebrity tattoos include 15 NFL players, Seb Hines and Tally Hall of Orlando City Soccer Club, skateboarder Riley Hawk and Tom DeLonge from Blink-182. Leyva became a tattoo artist almost by accident, having grown up in the surfing and skateboarding culture in California. He gave tattoos to his friends, but it wasn’t until the early 1990s that he began working as a professional tattoo artist. But art was a central
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part of his life ever since he was a child, Leyva said. “I always drew,” he said. “From the time I was 7, I was drawing portraits and painting. So I’m kind of self-taught.” Ten years ago, he opened his own tattoo shop in San Diego, which became his pride and joy. But last year, he and his family decided it was time for a change. So Leyva sold his shop and moved
his family across the country to Central Florida. “God was just pointing in this direction,” he said. Although he’s now working at a shop in Clermont, Leyva said he’s already saving up to open his own shop in West Orange. “I’d love to have my own studio out here, a family friendly shop,” he said. Coming from California, Leyva said the tattooing style is much different in Florida. “Florida is still doing color bomb graffiti,” he said. “(In California), we were doing that in the ’90s. So I want to start a new movement out here.” When it comes to tattooing, Leyva said he prefers to work with black and grey rather than color. SEE TATTOO PAGE 10
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noise leaves its mark. This third annual event will feature 34 art projects in a variety of disciplines from artists, including nine from Orlando, eight from Florida, and 17 from across the United States. “AiOP interrupts the ordinary day with a variety of art disciplines in the public spaces of downtown Orlando,” said Ed Woodham, AiOP founder/director. “It’s an opportunity to experience art outside of traditional venues — engaging with regional artists and artists from different parts of the U.S.” The events (all free) may be experienced along Orange Avenue between Wall Street and South Street. Call (407) 648-7060 or visit artinoddplaces.org/orlando-noise
phonic music. For tickets to this performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org.
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Josh Garrick, a West Orange resident, is a fine-art photographer, writer and curator. He holds a master’s degree in fine arts from Columbia University. He was the first non-Greek artist in history to exhibit in the National Archaeological Museum of Greece. In Orlando, Mayor Buddy Dyer named June 27 as “Josh Garrick Day” in perpetuity.
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Nov. 4 and 5. The Harry Potter Film Concert will find the Orlando Philharmonic performing John Williams’ unforgettable score from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” while the film plays in high definition on a 40-foot screen. The film is reformatted with the original dialogue and sound effects intact, but all the music is pulled out of the film. That’s the “magic” of the experience — understanding that the conductor is matching live music to the dialogue and the effects. While the film series has millions of fans around the world, symphony orchestras are now adding to that following while also serving as the perfect way for enlightened parents to introduce their children to live sym-
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Nov. 9 to 19. As pioneers in modernizing operatic works, Central Florida Vocal Arts will cleverly present a premiere work by coupling it with a classic Gilbert and Sullivan. The title for the evening — “Double Jeopardy” and the double bill of “new” and “old” work together particularly well as both works deal with a trial. “The Trial of B. B. Wolf” by St. Augustine composer Curtis Tucker, and Nelson Sheeley will be presented with the classic Gilbert & Sullivan “Trial By Jury.” These comedic courtroom operettas will feature local opera stars Christina Rivera, Andrew Lejeune and John Segers, of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society, with the antics and laughter taking place in the intimate setting of the CFCArts Black Box Theatre, 250 SW. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Directed by Deidre Axel, “Double Jeopardy” also will feature outstanding talent from their youth training program appearing in ensemble roles. Call (407) 927.0058 or visit CFLVocalArts.com.
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nighttime hours. Surrounded by the beauty of Lake Lily, this festival adds a real sense of occasion as art buyers stroll around the lake enjoying the sparkling lights of the artist’s booths as the stars twinkle overhead. Along with watching artists painting, attendees also can enjoy live entertainment on two stages presented by Performing Arts of Maitland throughout the weekend. There also will be a special “Kidz Art” section with student art from Orange County Public Schools. Of course, there will be food, beer and wine, with all proceeds benefiting the Rotary Club of Maitland Foundation.
Parking is provided behind the Seacoast Bank on East Ventris Avenue, and admission is free. For details call (407) 777-8515 or visit facebook.com/MaitlandRotaryArtFestival.
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Nov. 10 to 12. Art in Odd Places, a free international public art festival, returns to downtown Orlando with this year’s theme exploring the realm of Noise — “a sound, especially one that is loud or that causes disturbance.” Defining noise reveals its complexity: a joyful noise marks success, while offensive
Nov. 11 to 19. My favorite time to visit the Orlando Museum of Art is each November, when “The Festival of Trees” transforms the Orlando Museum of Art into a wonderland of sparkling Christmas trees by Central Florida’s top designers. Add in the festive décor for visitors of all ages, and one can not help but smile at the variety of trees — each with its own unique theme. Activities include an opening night gala fundraiser, live music performances, and daily programs for seniors and children. Trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses and decorative accessories for home or office are available for purchase with this joy-of-theseason experience supporting the Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. in Loch Haven Park. Tickets are $10. Visit omart.org/FOT.
Tattoo artist brings California style to Florida people to enjoy those memories.” When these situations arise, Leyva said he always relies on his faith to help comfort his clients. “I feel God has given me this platform to talk to people and
“I feel God has given me this platform to talk to people and help them,” he said. “I try to be a friend to every client.” — Roy “Loy Loy” Leyva
help them,” he said. “I try to be a friend to every client.” In fact, his faith plays a large role in his decision to continue working as a tattoo artist, Leyva said. “The body is a temple, and temples have art in them,” he said. “So that’s what I’m doing.” In addition to tattoos, Leyva also paints and previously created a Mary Poppins painting for Disney.
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With Disney just down the street from where he lives in Summerlake, Leyva said he’s hoping to create more artwork for the company. He currently is working on an “Alice in Wonderland” series of oil paintings. But for now, he’s focused on building his tattoo brand — the art of Loy Loy. “I come from the mecca of tattooing, so I’m going to shake up this town,” he said.
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“Black and grey is a lot quicker,” he said. “With color, you have to have a huge palette.” One of Leyva’s favorite things to create are portraits. “Anything realism — but portraits especially,” he said. “I’ve done everything, but I enjoy doing portraits.” Often, portraits carry a deeper meaning for clients, because
many are done in memory of a loved one. “It’s an emotional experience,” Leyva said. “There’s a lot of consoling. There’s a lot of crying. I’m giving that person life. I want
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George W. Bekemeyer, age 89, left his earthly home on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, to join his heavenly Father. George was born on Feb. 5, 1928, in Winter Garden, Florida; the younger brother to three sisters whom preceded him in death (Louise Bland, Alma Hudson and Ruth Valdes), born to the late George J. and Willie F. (Griffin) Bekemeyer. George was a loving, devoted and faithful husband to his wife, Nancy Ann (Raden) Bekemeyer, for 66 wonderful, happy years. He was an awesome role model and loving daddy to his five children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: children, Jan Walls (Rodney), Julie Mendez (Wayne), George Jr. (Diane), John (Missy) and Nancy Walker (Jason); grandchildren, Michael Mendez, Rachael Walls, Katie and Cody Bekemeyer, Griffin Brecke, Bryce and William Walker; greatgrandchildren, Gracie and Gage. He is also survived by nieces, Marion (Bland) Green, Martha (Hudson) Loyless, Joy (Raden) Smith; and nephews Jim Valdes, Jody Valdes, John Hudson and Lawrence Raden.
George was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden his entire life, often joking that he was born on the front pew. George accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior when he was a young boy and lived his entire life serving his Lord. He served in his church for many years as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and choir member. Since 1955, George served his community through the Winter Garden Lions Club, holding all offices, including president. He was recently awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship, a top honor presented within the International Lions Club. George graduated from Lakeview High School in Winter Garden in 1946, serving as class president and valedictorian. After high school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Betty Sue Stone, 78, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late William Foster Hood and Essie Vera Hood and the spouse of the late John A. Stone. She was born on Oct. 2, 1939, in Luverne, Alabama, and moved to Florida in 1950. On Dec. 22, 1957, she married John A. Stone. She is survived by her three chil-
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He then earned a degree in printing management from Carnegie Tech University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and returned to Winter Garden to resume work at Valbro Business Forms Inc., where he had begun his employment at 10 years of age sweeping floors, eventually becoming president of the company. When George was not working in his chosen printer’s profession, he was working as a citrus grower, continuing the citrus and gardening growing traditions learned from his father. George was a member of the Winter Garden Citrus Growers Association for many years. You could find George doing what he loved to do working side by side with his wife and family in the family’s new farm venture, Bekemeyer Family Farm, every day until his death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winter Garden Lions Foundation. A visitation was held at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Gotha, Florida, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. A funeral service will take place at First Baptist Church of Winter Garden at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.
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Pat Ross, 86, of Windermere, passed away Oct. 27, 2017. Born May 16, 1931, in Orlando, Pat was raised in Ocoee, Florida, by William and Bennye Lou Pease, one of the pioneering families of Ocoee. Patsy, as she was affectionately called, was a lifelong resident of West Orange County, graduating from Lakeview High School in 1949. She attended Stephens College and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. Pat went on to work at the University of Florida in cancer research before marrying Jack Ross, of Oakland, Florida, in 1957. Pat and Jack resided on the shores of Lake Butler, where they raised their two children, Brenda and Jim. They enjoyed boating and
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Evelyn Mae Radke, 79, of Windermere, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, with her two daughters, Carol Ann Willard and Virginia Dawn Leon, at her side. Evelyn was born Sept. 7, 1938, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, daughter of William Arthur and Anna Katherine Phillips. She was the youngest of five children. On March 9, 1957, Evelyn married her high school sweetheart, Clifford A. Radke, deceased. She was a proud U.S. Navy wife who served alongside her husband for more than 20 years, and it was duty at the former Naval Training Station in Orlando that brought the family to Central Florida in 1974. She loved shar-
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The West Orange volleyball team swept Timber Creek (25-19, 25-9 and 25-20) in the regional quarterfinals of the FHSAA Class 9A Playoffs Oct. 25. The Warriors (25-0) hosted Winter Park in the regional semifinals Nov. 1, after press time. For the result, visit ObserverPreps.com.
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The boys soccer team from SunRidge Middle School won the Orange County Public Schools District Championship in penalty kicks. The girls team advanced to the championship, where it was defeated and finished as county runner-up.
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The Foundation Academy boys cross country team qualified for regionals with a fourth-place finish at the district meet last week. Nathan Waters finished 13th as an individual and, despite being injured during the race, Birhanu van Der Riet finished the race to help his team advance.
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s someone who grew up in Oakland in the 1970s and ’80s, Leroy Kinard knows how much West Orange County has changed. Kinard, who left his hometown in 1987 to play college football, remembers coming back to visit in 2001 and — while taking a back road from Orlando that he’d once been familiar with — the Oakland native got lost in his old stomping grounds. “I didn’t know that there were so many new communities — it’s crazy,” Kinard recalls now with a laugh. He has since moved back to Central Florida full-time, and Kinard has had ample time to reacquaint himself with his changing hometown. After all, as the head football coach of The First Academy since 2008, he has coached plenty of players who commute to the Orlando-based school from West Orange and Windermere. Kinard’s Royals are 8-0 this season and closing in on consecutive undefeated regular seasons. Winners of 23 straight regular-season games, the Royals are nearly a lock to be the top seed in the FHSAA’s Class 3A, Region 2 Playoffs, which will begin Nov. 10. The success of the program at The First Academy is just the latest chapter in a football life for Kinard that started at Walker Field in Winter Garden and, later, at West Orange High.
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Kinard attended Lakeview Junior High, Calvary Christian School and, for his junior and senior years of high school, West Orange High. He played football at all three and, by the time
he was suiting up in orange and blue for the Warriors, he was a standout running back that thenhead coach Mark Hodge told the West Orange Times in 1986 was a “blue-chip kind of guy” with plenty of options for college. Although he says his most memorable games as a Warrior were losses — a “fog bowl” against Apopka and a double-overtime loss to Evans that involved three crucial missed field goals — Kinard remembers most fondly those he came to know through game. Former Warriors such as Ben Cooley, Henry Ruben, Carl Latimer and DeAndre Clark became lifelong friends. “It’s about the relationships,” Kinard said. “The guys that I was with made the difference.” GROWING UP THROUGH TRAGEDY
It was during that season of Kinard’s life, between ages 16 and 19, where the roots of his coaching career were planted — and it came through tragedy. First, Kinard’s father, Jesse, died when he was 16. Then, at 19, his mother, Clara, died. Suddenly, Kinard — who grew up with two brothers and a sister — was without the most prominent examples in his life before he had turned 20. “It was very, very difficult to kind of navigate things — and that’s part of my story and part of why I’m so passionate about (mentoring young people),” Kinard said. “I didn’t have great guidance all the time.” Despite the void the loss of his parents left, Kinard continued with the help of his uncle and other family members. After committing and later de-committing to South Carolina State, SEE KINARD PAGE 18
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When the West Orange Warriors travel to Ocoee Nov. 3 to close the regular season, sophomore running back Nemea Hall will need just 25 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the season. Already, he has rushed for eight touchdowns on the ground. That success doesn’t start and end with Hall, though — the potential milestone achievement for the standout sophomore says as much about Hall as it does about the linemen who clear the
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Alex Robinson Since his freshman year at West Orange High, Alex Robinson has dreamed of breaking the 19-year-old record in the 100-yard backstroke. The record was previously set in 1998 at a time of 57.29 seconds. At the MetroWest Championships on Oct. 11, Robinson broke the record with a time of 57.25 seconds.
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What was it like breaking that record? I actually didn’t know I broke the record at first. My younger brother was racing in the lane next to me, and I touched the wall, looked up and saw his time thinking it was mine. So, I thought he broke the record until my coach told me. It was this big moment of how did I miss that. How does it feel finally breaking the record after four years of working toward that goal? Finally my senior year to get it, it was a way to commemorate my last year. What is your goal now? To make it to the state championship meet. Every year, it gets more and more competitive with times. I’m not sure if I have a good time with my backstroke, but my 100 free probably has a good chance to go to state. If I can do that, that will encapsulate everything I’ve wanted since freshman year. How long have you been swimming? I’ve been swimming since I was about 5 years old. I haven’t done any other sports. I tried football once but hated it, so I went back to swimming. What is it like swimming with the Southwest Stars and at West Orange? It’s just a really great environment. During the season, I train a little bit with Southwest and a little bit with West Orange. The training at SouthWest is a little bit harder, so it helps me get to the next level. What motivates you to push yourself to the next level? I don’t want to be in the future and look back and regret not pushing harder. Ever since freshman year, I always wanted to get that backstroke record. I’d really hate if in 10 years down the road I wonder if I could have done better if I just pushed harder. Even now that I’ve broken the record, it’s, “what’s next?”
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he played his college football at Liberty University (then Liberty Baptist College). He had a standout career there, a career that brought about an opportunity he would have never envisioned when he was dashing up and down Walker Field as a youth — the opportunity to play in the National Football League. “I had literally never thought about it,” Kinard said. “My position coach called me into his office and said, ‘You have an opportunity to play on Sundays.’” A CONTRACT AND A CAR
Kinard signed a free-agent contract with the New York Jets and, although his stint in the NFL was not long, he did get a great story out of it. Pete Carroll, currently the coach of the Seattle Seahawks, was the defensive coordinator for the Jets from 1990 through 1993. During training camp ahead of the 1991 season, he put together an event for the players — a home-run derby, with the winner receiving a car. Kinard, who had also played baseball as a youth in West Orange, won the derby — but the car was a little less than spectacular. “It had no hubcaps on it, and in house paint, they put, ‘New York Jets,’ on the side of the car — it was a complete beater,” Kinard said, recalling the Pontiac Grand Prix. “I tried to drive it, and it literally broke down before I could get back to the Jets facility a mile away.” Jokes aside, Kinard’s time with the Jets taught him a lesson that he carries with him to this day, something he can share with his players who see a career in the NFL as their dream job. “When you get to the NFL, it changes — it’s a complete business,” Kinard said. “There were people that, I don’t know if they cared if you did the right thing, just as long as you played well.” It wasn’t long after his playing career ended that Kinard began his coaching career, first as an assistant at his collegiate alma mater in 1995 and later at a nearby high school. Coaching didn’t immediately catch for Kinard, though, and he began a career in pharmaceutical sales. HOMECOMING
A convergence of things brought Kinard back to the sidelines. First, he and his wife, Rebekah, desired to move back to Central Florida. Then, a
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chance encounter with an old friend left an indelible impression. As the two exchanged pleasantries, Kinard’s friend said he was “serving the Lord” — causing him to reflect on how he was using his own talents to give back. There was an opening at The First Academy for the head coaching job, and although the job ultimately went to Dale Salapa — who later coached at Dr. Phillips and Ocoee — Kinard impressed the administration enough that they offered him a job as an assistant. After a brief stop as an assistant at Trinity Prep in Winter Park from 2005-07, Kinard returned to the Royals as the program’s head coach in 2008. This time, it stuck. He has been leading The First Academy’s football program ever since and believes that being at a faithbased school has enabled him to make his role more than that of someone teaching X’s and O’s. “I just fell in love with it,” Kinard said. “When you’re at a faith-based school, you’re able to specifically say, ‘This is who we are and this is what we do.’ We really have an opportunity to impact kids’ lives.” As evidence of his mission to build great fathers and husbands in addition to football players, Kinard points to a statistic that has nothing to do with football. In the past five years, 15 young men who have come through his program have been baptized. Kinard, who lives with his wife in Orlando, became a father along the way, too, and he said his daughter, Jordyn, also has helped him evolve as a coach. “Being a father gives you perspective,” Kinard said. “Being a father has helped me understand there is ‘why’ behind when kids do things.” On the field this fall, Kinard’s Royals are a gritty bunch, and with several hard-fought wins to their credit, they are determined to eclipse their firstround playoff exit from 2016. And although he wants to see his program make a run at a state title, it doesn’t mean he’s forgotten his ultimate goal — and why it is so. “People talk to (young men) all the time and say, ‘Hey, be a man’ — but when you’re (a teenager), what does that mean?” Kinard said. “You have no concept and everything you get is out of the (popular) culture. We (the staff at TFA) try and make sure that we build principles into their lives — God uses pain sometimes to help you, and I think that’s one of the things that’s been used in my life.”
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way for him. A year after the Warriors stumbled to a forgettable 2-8 campaign, the program is back in contention for a playoff berth, and the West Orange offense has a renewed swagger about it. The Warriors are averaging 26.3 points per game and have done well against some of Central Florida’s best defenses. Ask anyone around the program about the reasons that has come to be and, at some point, they will mention the improvement and leadership of the four seniors — Simon-Peter Sutherland, Ronald DiMatteo, Seth Janetzke and Hawke Forsythe — on the front line. “They’ve been huge — they’ve really taken on the leadership of our team,” Warriors head coach Bob Head said. “(Our offensive success) has to do with these guys and all the hard work they’ve been putting in.” Linemen, and especially offensive linemen, are used to operating at some level of anonymity, at least so far as casual observers are concerned. That said, it didn’t take long this fall for this group to realize its role would be bigger than clearing holes and pass protection. “Once the season went on, we were like, ‘Wow — we’re really the heart of the team,’” Forsythe said. The four linemen are part of a larger senior class that has had a senior season that — if nothing else — has been unique. The loss of a home field to play
WEST ORANGE (5-4) AT OCOEE (1-8) The Warriors, clinging to an outside shot at making the playoffs in Class 8A, will have the added motivation of avenging last year’s 31-29 loss to the Knights — their first loss to Ocoee since 2009.
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Foundation Academy (6-3) rallied from a 21-6 deficit to knock off Poinciana 22-21 Oct. 27. Luke Birk, Khalil Brown and Grayson Wagner all scored touchdowns for the Lions, and Henry Austad had two touchdown passes. Eddie Loos had eight tackles and two tackles for a loss, while Danny Stutsman, a freshman, had 10 tackles and a tackle for a loss. The win against the Eagles, who compete in Class 5A, is the largest classification opponent Foundation has defeated. The Lions compete in Class 2A and, thanks to this win, still have hopes of making the playoffs. — STEVEN RYZEWSKI
OTHER RESULTS: LEGACY CHARTER 28 , SHORECREST PREP 21 Senior Dylan Clinger threw two touchdowns and ran for two more in the big win for the Eagles (3-5). Trent Phillips was on the receiving end of the touchdown passes. LAKE MINNEOLA 47, OCOEE 27 The Knights fell to 1-8 overall and finished at 1-5 in their district with a road loss to Hawks (3-6). TFA-LEESBURG 42, CFCA 36 The Eagles (2-7) played well but fell in a heartbreaker to TFA-Leesburg (3-6). BYE — West Orange (5-4)
FOUNDATION (6-3) AT SEFFNER CHRISTIAN (1-7) The Lions have to win — and hope for some other things to happen — to sneak into the playoffs. Seffner’s offense is keyed by quarterback Isaiah Knowles, who has tossed 17 touchdowns and averages nearly 200 passing yards per game. SHORECREST PREP (1-7) AT CFCA (2-7) Shorecrest averages just 11.9 points per game — welcome news for a CFCA defense that has allowed 42 points per game. OCALA CHRISTIAN (1-8) AT LEGACY CHARTER (3-5) Winners of three consecutive games, the Eagles will look to close the 2017 campaign with one more victory. The Crusaders average less than a touchdown per game (6.4 ppg).
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t’s been nearly two months since Hurricane Irma unleashed its winds and rains on Central Florida, but its impacts were felt beyond physical damage. According to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Realtors expected a September sales decline. And compared with September 2016 — down by 20% — and August of this year — down by nearly 30% — sales did plummet. ORRA President Bruce Elliott, of Regal R.E. Professionals LLC, said hurricanes delay closings because of the extenuating circumstances brought on by the storms, including power loss
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With Irma now far in the rearview, the focus of some Florida homeowners and the Federal Emergency Management Agency remains on recovery and repair. FEMA issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the majority of Florida counties, including all of Central Florida, Sept. 10, and continues to take applications for assistance through Nov. 24.
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and home damage, the latter of which requires repair and further inspection prior to closing. “Hurricanes also typically cause a decline in inventory as properties are taken off the market for repair, or as owners stall plans to list their homes while they deal with hurricane aftermath,” Elliott said. “It’s no surprise that new listings for the month of September dropped by 31% compared to September of 2016.” Among members of ORRA, sales of single-family homes this past September decreased by 20.8% compared to September 2016, while condo sales decreased 12%. Additionally, the overall inventory of homes available for purchase this September decreased 16.6% when compared to September 2016, and decreased
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While the Orlando-area real-estate market felt Irma’s impacts, it wasn’t the only thing that took a hit. The physical storm damage countywide affected a couple of thousand homeowners and businesses, too. And based on statistics from the Orange County Property Appraiser’s office, the final verified assessment of damage caused by Irma nearly doubled from initial mid-September reports. Initial reports after the hurricane totaled $24,866,775. But as homeowners and businesses continued to report damage throughout the month, as anticipated, the number increased to $51,676,838 by mid-October. According to the office, 2,873 residential properties and 128 commercial properties were damaged in the county. The property appraiser’s assessment of damage is part of what county leaders use to notify the Federal Emergency Management Administration. Anyone with questions regarding value of their property damage caused by Irma can call (407) 836-5044.
Homeowners dealing with flood damage are encouraged to take photos and videos of their flood-damaged properties and immediately removed damaged items to help reduce health risks related to mold growth. NFIP also has waived the initial Proof of Loss requirement. Adjusters will visit and assess damage, help document claims and submit a report to the insurance agency. Homeowners will only need to submit a Proof of Loss if they find additional flood damage, disagree with the insurance company’s payout or if the contractor’s estimate is more than the estimate on the initial report sent to the insurance company. The deadline to submit the Proof of Loss is one year from the date of the flood loss. Additionally, insurers must provide policyholders with the following: a copy of the adjuster’s report supporting the recommended payment; a written explanation of the difference in payment if less than the adjuster’s report; and an Adjuster Report Claim Payment Letter. For more information on recovery efforts, visit FEMA.gov/ IrmaFL or visit FEMA’s Facebook page.
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Thus far, FEMA has approved 720,588 applications for individual assistance across all 48 designated Florida counties. In total, it has also approved nearly $861 million for the individual and households program. “Federal disaster assistance for individuals and families can include money for rental assistance, essential home repairs, personal property losses and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance,” according to its website. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program also has enhanced the flood insurance claims process in regards to how claims are filed. Some policyholders may be eligible for advance payments, which will be deducted from the final claim settlement, in which they can receive a check for up to $5,000 without an adjuster visit or additional documentation. They may also be eligible for up to $20,000 in advance payments if photographs and receipts validating the out-of-pocket expenses related to flood loss or a contractor’s itemized estimate are provided, according to FEMA.
“Hurricanes also typically cause a decline in inventory as properties are taken off the market for repair, or as owners stall plans to list their homes while they deal with hurricane aftermath. It’s no surprise that new listings for the month of September dropped by 720 Celebration Avenue, Suite 100, 31% compared to September of 2016.” Celebration FL 34747
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MINNEOLA POOL HOME $166,500 “Brand New Air Conditioning” 1020-2017! In ground pool. Seller to help with buyers closing cost. No HOA. Pool home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Inside utility room, wood blinds and lots of laminate flooring. Also has a whole house water softener system. Two screened porches (front & back). Large back yard fenced all around with storage shed. Bring your toys. Has outside shower. Close to sought after schools. Close to major roads including new turnpike exit. Can close ASAP if needed. Did I mention no HOA!
residential real-estate transactions from Oct. 20 to 27. The home at 11049 Bridge House Road, Windermere, sold Oct. 20, for $4.5 million. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, seven baths, two half-baths, a pool and 10,112 square feet of living area.
NORTH WINTER GARDEN GATED COMMUNITY $295,300
Golf cart to downtown eateries & shops. 4 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath home with lush landscaping and no rear neighbors! Open and inviting floor plan. Freshly painted inside and outside. Kitchen boasts granite counters w/glass subway backsplash. Pool table & dart board stay with the home in the gorgeous 40’x15’ screened enclosed porch! 2 Car garage is 560 ft (extra deep 20’x28’) for all you boat lovers. Too many extras to mention... This is a must see home... Call today.
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The home at 5103 Palmetto Park Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 23, for $375,885. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,012 square feet. The price per square foot is $124.80. The home at 4924 Wildwood Pointe Road, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 27, for $354,799. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,523 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.63.
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The home at 14186 Alford Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $434,265. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,540 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.67.
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The home at 6759 Point Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 23, for $430,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,367 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.71.
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The home at 15327 Honeybell Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 27, for $317,390. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,710 square feet. The price per square foot is $185.61.
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The home at 15631 Murcott Harvest Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 26, for $412,740. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,614 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.90.
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The home at 14084 Alford Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $523,400. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,400 square feet. The price per square foot is $218.08.
The home at 5635 Bowman Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $327,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,369 square feet. The price per square foot is $138.03. The home at 15242 Purple Martin St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 24, for $358,935. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,995 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.84. The home at 8126 Soldierwood St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $348,701. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,007 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.96. The home at 15254 Purple Martin St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 24, for $339,250. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,727 square feet. The price per square foot is $124.40. WATERLEIGH
The home at 16131 Hampton Crossing Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $340,107. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,000 square feet. The price per square foot is $170.05. WEST LAKE HANCOCK ESTATES
The home at 14259 Colonial Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 27, for $437,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-
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This Reserve at Lake Butler Sound home, at 11049 Bridge House Road, Windermere, sold Oct. 20, for $4.5 million. It features European architectural design and sits on 2.9 waterfront acres on Lake Butler.
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The home at 1769 White Feather Loop, Oakland, sold Oct. 27, for $297,200. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,008 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.01. WINTERS LANDING
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The home at 105 Carisbrooke St., No. 1, Ocoee, sold Oct. 20, for $329,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,303 square feet. The price per square foot is $142.86.
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The home at 624 Canopy Estates Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $722,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 3,624 square feet. The price per square foot is $199.23. COVINGTON PARK
The home at 1005 Meadow Glade Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 24, for $275,000 (short sale). Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,274 square feet. The price per square foot is $275,000. EMERALD RIDGE
The home at 1721 Woodlark Way, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 26, for $285,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,816 square TITLE feet. The price per OWNER’S INSURANCE square foot is $74.69. PROTECTS YOU… YOUR KIDS… YOUR GRANDKIDS… YOUR GREAT-GRANDKIDS AND…
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The home at 1130 Juniper Hammock Court, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $278,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,545 square feet. The price per square foot is $109.23. JOHNS LAKE POINTE
The home at 15210 Johns Lake Pointe Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 23, for $568,985. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 4,637 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.71. OAKLAND PARK
The home at 1065 Kershaw St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 27, for $460,700. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,442 square feet. The price per square foot is $188.66. STONEYBROOK WEST
The home at 1433 Marble Crest Way, No. 1, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $400,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,166 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.34.
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