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YOUR TOWN WATERING SCHEDULE CHANGES Mandatory one-daya-week watering restrictions will begin Sunday, Nov. 6, for Orange County residential and nonresidential properties. When clocks return to standard time, from Nov. 6 to March 12, 2017, homes and nonresidential properties in Orange County must adhere to the following watering schedule: n Homes with odd-numbered or no addresses water only on Saturday n Homes with even-numbered addresses water only on Sunday n Nonresidential properties water only on Tuesday Water only when needed and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Watering is restricted to no more than one hour per zone. These restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities. For information, visit occonservewater.net or email Water.Division@ocfl.net.

FALL BACK! Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, so be sure to move your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

ARTS & CULTURE

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Country strong Edgewood Children’s Ranch rounds up funds at annual dinner, auction. 12A.

Making waves

Water-skiers from all over the world took to the water — and skies — above Horizon West Oct. 29 for the King of Darkness Professional Waterski Tournament.

MIchael Eng

Felix Blomquist, of Sweden, was one of more than 30 water-skiers who competed in the first King of Darkness Professional Waterski Tournament Oct. 29 at the Isles of Lake Hancock. For more photos, see page 10A.

Suggestions for congestion

FRIGHTFULLY FUN

Orange County’s Transportation Planning Division held a community meeting to gather public input on their solutions for traffic congestion on Sand Lake Road. GABBY BAQUERO

Are you ready for Pat Benatar’s best shot? She’s in town Nov. 5.

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STAFF WRITER DR. PHILLIPS According to a show

of hands, the vast majority of attendees at a community meeting for the Sand Lake Road traffic improvement study preferred option No. 2 from the three alternative plans presented by Orange County’s Transportation Planning Division. The meeting, held Oct. 26 at Dr.

Phillips High School, included a presentation of three alternative schemes the TPD’s transportation study suggested would significantly alleviate Sand Lake Road. The initiative was first considered 15 years ago but was shot down by local opposition and did not move forward. The study is now on the table again because of renewed demand. SEE SAND LAKE PAGE 4A

Curious characters invaded the town of Windermere for the annual Halloween parade and hayride. 8A.

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LIVE MUSIC: TONY ESCAPA TRIO 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. (407) 258-7028. RIBBON CUTTING: AXUM AT DR. PHILLIPS YMCA 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando. Josh Taylor, (407) 351-9417. WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CLASSIC Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Rates for members are $95 per individual or $375 per foursome. Non-member rate is $105 per individual or $395 per foursome. For more, email to cwilson@wochamber.com. WINDERMERE GARDEN CLUB 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. Kelly Greer, a residential horticulturist from UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, will talk about succulents and how to care for them and use them creatively in the garden. Guests interested in gardening, flowers and plants are invited. Peggy, (407) 876-4239. WINE WALK 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in downtown Winter Garden. Enjoy great wine, music and tasty food. More than 14 designated tasting stations throughout downtown. The event is hosted by the Garden Community Choir, and tickets are $28. Tickets available at wintergardenwinewalk.com.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4

LIVE MUSIC: DONNIE LEE 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. (407) 2587028.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

BAD PANTS BASH GALA 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando. The black-tie event, which supports the Sunshine Kids Foundation, includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a martini bar and wine tasting, plated dinner, live music and dancing and silent and live auctions. But there’s one twist. Guests must wear the loudest, craziest, ugliest and baddest pants they can. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at SSKOrlando.com. For information, (407) 876-2090 or BadPantBash@gmail.com. LIVE MUSIC: DEAN AND CATHY RODDY 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. (407) 258-7028. PET ALLIANCE OF GREATER ORLANDO 25TH ANNIVERSARY FURBALL 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando. This year, the organization will celebrate 25 years of helping Central Florida’s pets and their families with a fun-filled evening of animals, auctions and more. Tickets are $175 for individuals and $250 for VIP experience. For more, call Caryn Freas at (407) 248-1744.

REACTORY FACTORY SAVE THE PLANET 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Join Dr. Reacto and DJ Dan as they use their science lab to save the planet. Ages 6–12. Seating is limited. Registration recommended at (407) 8357323.

MONDAY, NOV. 7

GET READY FOR K 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Preschoolers will hear songs and stories to help them begin learning the skills they need to start kindergarten. The series of six events will introduce reading, math, basic concepts and skills, health and safety and art. Ages 3–5. Registration is required at (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, NOV. 8

TERTULIA CUATRO GATOS/ SPANISH BOOK CLUB 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Join this Spanishlanguage book club to discuss literature, art, music and more. All are welcome. (407) 8357323.

THURSDAY, NOV. 10

WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Guest speaker Kathe Swanson, a legal immigrant from Austria, will speak on the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Lunch is $20. worw.federated@gmail. com. RSVP at (407) 248-9559.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

CAREGIVING MATTERS WORKSHOPS Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m., presentation is 10 to noon Friday, Nov. 11, at Serenades West Orange, 720 Roper Road, Winter Garden. The series is being held in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Senior Resource Alliance. This month’s program is “How to Determine the Stages of Dementia,” and it helps caregivers and family members better deal with their loved ones by understanding the loss of cognitive function and what stage they are experiencing. Admission is free. Register with Cindi Spurgeon of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center, (407) 843-1910, Ext. 301.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12

BLUE HIKE: LAKE APOPKA NORTH SHORE TOUR 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, on the north shore of Lake Apopka; meet at the McDonald Ramp, 24600 County Road 448A, Mount Dora. Join Oakland Nature Preserve President Jim Peterson for a two- to threehour kayak tour. Paddle the North Shore Restoration Area and see wildlife. Participants must take their own canoe or kayak and life jacket. No beginners or inflatable kayaks. Limited space is available. Free for ONP members, $5 for others. Preregistration required online at oaklandnaturepreserve.org. For more information, call (407) 905-0054. GOBBLE IT UP 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Gobble-gobble,

wibble-wobble, let the feast begin. Preschoolers, trot into the library to gobble up some turkey stories, have fun with turkey activities and more. Ages 3-5. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

SUNDAY, NOV. 13

A TASTE OF DR. PHILLIPS 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Dellagio Town Center on Sand Lake Road. The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips will welcome more than 20 Dr. Phillips-area restaurants. The event also includes a silent auction and the opportunity to network with local business partners. Proceeds support local projects and charities. General admission tickets are $65; VIP tickets are $95 and include seating in an upscale covered sitting area and beverage service. For tickets, go to atasteofdrphillips.com. For information on the Dr. Phillips Rotary, visit dr.PhillipsRotary.com.

MONDAY, NOV. 14

AN EVENING WITH BRENDAN KIELY 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Brendan Kiely, co-author of the awardwinning “All American Boys,” will read from and discuss his novel about police, race, teens, violence and the power of social media. Kiely is also the author of “The Last True Love Story” and “The Gospel of Winter.” The event will include a book giveaway while supplies last. Books will be available for purchase. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Register online at ocls.info/ sunshineseries.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

FINAL WORDS Sure, most voters already have made up their minds regarding the president. But what about those running for U.S. House District 10, as well as local and regional offices?

For this last edition before the Nov. 8 general election, we asked candidates one question: “What is the single most significant difference between you and your opponent?” Here are there responses, edited for space. The full, unedited responses are available at OrangeObserver.com.

U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 10 THUY LOWE

VAL DEMINGS We are living in critical times. If we are going to change Washington, we must change the kind of people we send. We need leaders who are battle-tested, resultsdriven and people-focused. I want to be that leader for Central Florida who holds America to its promise. I served in law enforcement for 27 years, working my way up from being a midnight-shift beat officer to serve as the first woman chief of police of the Orlando Police Department. As chief, I made it my priority to work with community leaders on the issues that were causing crime, and together we were able to reduce violent crime in Orlando by 40%. That was the largest reduction in the city’s history. If the voters elect me, I will bring that same effective leadership to Washington to serve Central Florida in Congress.

I’m a first-generation immigrant whose family came to America as Vietnamese refugees with nothing but the clothing on our back. There are many differences between my opponent and I; however, the single most significant difference … is my ability to fight against joblessness and homelessness in Central Florida. As an entrepreneur, I have a broad understanding of how businesses are run and how to bring resources into Congressional District 10. I’ll be part of the economic renaissance that will bring good jobs and wages to our community by growing small and local businesses while exploring opportunities for more research and development. I’m a leader who understands that our future is based on three serious safety issues — our physical safety, our personal financial safety and the protection of our Constitutional Rights.

ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 ROBERT “BOBBY” OLSZEWSKI

I am the only Orange County Commission candidate who will put residents and community first back in District 1. ... I will hit the ground running because of my education, experience and character that has been on display throughout my entire life and not just for a campaign. As the father of a newborn daughter, having a community that supports a strong quality of life and education is more important than ever. I am beholden only to the people and community that I serve. Compare campaign finance reports to see I will never be influenced by the special interests, nor will I have to return political favors in a culture of cronyism. When I am elected, we will maintain the unique charm and feel of our neighborhoods as we place residents and community first back in Orange County.

BETSY VANDERLEY

I am not a professional politician, and this County Commission seat is not a political stepping stone for me. I am running to serve my community and continue the many years of service to which I have always been committed. I have a decades-long, proven track record of working across party platforms and political boundaries to find workable solutions for everyday problems. I believe you solve the problems of the day with creativity and open communication, not party platforms and political platitudes. Additionally, our area is experiencing tremendous growth. We need a commissioner who truly understands the complexities of that growth and recognizes the fact that the decisions we make today will affect our community for decades to come.

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF JERRY DEMINGS

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is one of the largest police agencies in Florida and the nation. It is a complex operation and requires senior- and executive-level experience in order to effectively lead the agency. I have that experience, having led the largest police department in the region and the largest Sheriff’s Office in the region. My opponent has no managerial experience and has no track record of reducing crime. Factually, my record of reducing crime is unmatched and is well documented in the FBI Uniform Crime report (22% reduction since assuming office) and my crisis management experience is unparalleled. Orange County residents don’t have to guess whether I can handle major events such as terror attacks ... or high-profile incidents, because they have seen me do it.

SPIKE HOPKINS

I am a career cop who has worked my way up the ranks by leading from the front, solving problems within the community. He (Sheriff Jerry Demings) is a career politician who has spent the majority of his career behind a desk, out of touch with the real issues. Although he touts he has been in law enforcement for 35 years and boasts his résumé, his last eight years have shown his résumé is not keeping the citizens of Orange County safe. He talks about when he gets re-elected he will reduce violent crime, make the community relationship stronger and give pay raises to his deputies. Why has he not been able to do that for his last eight years? How can he now? I’m the only candidate who actually has a plan to fill 140 deputy sheriff vacancies and reduce crime in Orange County.

ORANGE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER ED DEAGUILERA

Orange County taxpayers deserve a property appraiser who is fair, honest and trustworthy. My opponent is a self-entitled politician who uses our taxpayer dollars for his personal and professional benefit. I recently filed an ethics complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics in Tallahassee and called for an immediate investigation. The facts are clear. Rick Singh used the Property Appraiser’s office to direct funds to a nonprofit that is operated by his daughter and lists his wife as a staff member. The single most significant difference between me and my opponent? I care how our tax dollars are spent, and Rick Singh uses our tax dollars for his own personal and professional benefit.

RICK SINGH

Experience is the single most significant difference between me and my opponent. I have (more than) 30 years of real estate and appraiser experience, and my opponent has none. I am the first state-certified appraiser to ever lead the Orange County Property Appraiser’s office, and it shows. Under my tenure, the Florida Department of Revenue has ranked our office first in the state for accuracy of appraisals, defense of assessment, and efficiency with taxpayer dollars when compared to our peers. I’ve saved taxpayers millions by operating this office 10% under budget, fighting fraud and making corporations pay their fair share in taxes.

FINAL WORDS FROM CANDIDATES CONTINUED ON PAGE 6A

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OPTIONS OPTION NO. 1: No construction n Accommodations for I-4 Beyond the Ultimate from Rialto Road to Turkey Lake Road. OPTION NO. 2: Operational improvements from Rialto Road to Dr. Phillips Boulevard n Continuous right-turn lanes traveling east and westbound from Rialto to South ApopkaVineland Road n 10-foot-wide pedestrian and bike path on south side of corridor n New westbound directional left into Venezia n Addition of curb and gutters n Minimal drainage modifications n Accommodations for I-4 Beyond the Ultimate for Rialto Road to Turkey Lake Road segment Editor’s note: There are two variations of option No. 2. OPTION NO. 3: Full reconstruction from Rialto Road to South Apopka-Vineland Road n 10-foot-wide pedestrian and bike path on south side of corridor n Westbound right-turn option at Dr. Phillips Boulevard intersection n New westbound directional left into Venezia n Raised medians and additional trees n New/expanded drainage ponds n Addition of curb and gutters n Accommodations for I-4 Beyond the Ultimate for Rialto Road to Turkey Lake Road segment

Can Sand Lake be fixed? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A

Orange County officials explained to the about 70 residents in attendance that the study mainly focused on the segment of Sand Lake Road that stretches from South Apopka-Vineland Road to Turkey Lake Road. The study group assessed current and future travel demand in the area and, using computer simulations, identified possible approaches to decrease the commute time from one end of the segment to the other. In existing traffic conditions, the average time it takes a westbound vehicle to travel the focus area of the Sand Lake Road corridor is more than 10 minutes. The most congested area, the study found, is located at the Dr. Phillips Boulevard intersection going westbound — a third of which results from traffic trying to turn right. To reduce congestion, the study group recommended three alternative options and included the travel-time estimates for each, accounting for future traffic projections. THE OPTIONS

For Option No. 1, which recommends no constructional or operational improvements, estimated travel time would be about 9.9 minutes. The popular option No. 2 predicted 5.9 to 6.6 minutes, and option No. 3 — the more extensive and expensive option which proposed full reconstruction of the corridor — calculated a travel time of 5.1 to 7.2 minutes. The higher numbers for option No. 3

resulted from the presumption that the additional lanes would attract more cars. Once officials explained the alternative plans, discussion followed. Among the concerns that residents voiced multiples times during the Q&A were traffic signal issues, the necessity of pedestrian traffic accommodations, and the future development that might render traffic improvement projects futile. Four attendees complained about the green-light signal timing being too short and not being synchronized properly. Jeffrey Yorinks, who has lived in the area for 20 years, said the traffic lights’ lack of coordination restricts vehicles in adjacent lanes that could safely turn simultaneously from doing so — causing more unnecessary delays. Jeff Arms, an Orange County representative, responded to Yorinks by assuring the traffic signals would be upgraded with a more intelligent transportation system called INSYNC that will properly synchronize the lights on Sand Lake Road. Resident Michael Day questioned the wisdom in adding a 10-foot-wide pedestrian and bike path on the south side of the corridor, urging the study group to instead focus on car and bus traffic. “The area does not get highdensity pedestrian traffic,” he said. Twenty-four-year Dr. Phillips resident Dennis Steinmetz believed the main goal should be to work with the Florida Department of Transportation to take

traffic off Sand Lake Road and halt additional development until the transportation improvement projects are complete. “If you’re trying to solve the problem on Sand Lake, it’s better you start with the FDOT and get them to take traffic off of Sand Lake,” Steinmetz said. “I know they’ve got a plan, but the plan is like 10 to 12 years out. That’s too late, because we’re approving all these development projects and we’re not doing the infrastructure. You’re putting the cart before the horse.” District 1 County Commissioner Scott Boyd said the county is trying to respond as quickly as possible and is collaborating with other agencies to complete the task. He listed a few projects already underway intended to take traffic off Sand Lake Road, including the I-4 Ultimate, the Darryl Carter Parkway project, the State Road 528 express lanes and I-4 Beyond the Ultimate. “These people who have already had their development rights approved — they’re coming,” Boyd said of projects currently in development. “And you can’t stop the development because they’re already approved for the development.” Steinmetz remained unsatisfied. “Like I said, it’s all a matter of timing. You got to stop development until you get your project done,” he said. “That’s the point.” Visit SandLake RoadStudy.com to learn more about the plans. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

PUSHING THE LIMITS: Windermere revises town charter Windermere town officials seek to modernize the town’s charter and increase the town borrowing limits for capital improvement projects. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER

The town of Windermere might soon be getting a new town charter — sort of. As is required by a provision in the current town charter adopted in 1970, the charter must be reviewed and updated every 10 years by a Charter Review Commission. The CRC has spent the last nine months doing just that and compiled a new, shorter document that eliminates archaic wording and unnecessary provisions that overlap with existing Florida statutes or were simply not pertinent anymore. The updated version of the charter is meant to be significantly shorter and easier to read for residents. The revisions, according to public town documents, make absolutely no substantial changes whatsoever to the charter that modify the town’s council-manager form of government, the town’s officers and elected officials, or to town elections, governing procedures, duties and powers. “There were so many things in there, from utilities, which we don’t have, to airports and things like that,” said Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn. “So the charter has been cleaned up and gone from approximately 50 pages, and

I think the new proposed charter is about 20 pages.” The proposed, updated charter, along with a separate proposed charter amendment regarding the town’s borrowing limits are completely subject to voter approval, and will be included on the ballot for the town’s general election March 14, 2017. The separate charter amendment detailed in ordinance 2016-06 pertains to the town’s financial borrowing limits. The council seeks to have more flexibility when borrowing money for capital improvement projects and is asking voters to consider approving at least one of two optional amendments to achieve this. As it stands, the town charter restricts the town to borrowing up to 10% of the town’s annual budget for nonemergency debt. “Right now, we are limited to only borrowing up to 10% — in non-emergency debt — of our annual budget,” Bruhn said. “So we can only borrow half-million dollars for the town. Do you know how many projects — just our new roadway project that we’re doing in front of the Windermere Elementary School (the Park Avenue Expansion project) is almost a million dollars.” The amendments exist to ensure there are limits to the amount of debt a town can incur, but it has the potential to cre-

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Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn, second from right, proclaimed Nov. 5 to 12 the “Week of the Family.”

ate a frustrating barrier if a town hopes to move forward with capital improvement projects that exceed their borrowing limits. “Currently, there’s a limitation that limits us from any nonemergency borrowing to 10% of our budget, which is crazy,” Bruhn said. “You can’t run a town that way.” To fix these types of dilemmas, one of the optional amendments to section 49 of the charter seeks to prohibit the town from incurring debt that would increase the town’s aggregate debt payments in any fiscal year to more than 10% of the budget — unless the debt is first approved by a majority vote of town electors voting in a referendum for that purpose. The second optional amendment avoids permitting the town

from incurring new non-emergency debt that exceeds 30% of the general operating budget of that fiscal year, again, unless the debt is first approved by a majority vote of town electors voting in a referendum for that purpose. “Whichever (optional amendment) gets the most votes will become the charter, but it has to pass,” Bruhn said. “So in other words, if neither of these pass, neither of the charter questions take effect, and it reverts to where we are in the charter. However, if both of them pass, the one receiving the most votes is the one that wins.” Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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The District 7 School Board race comes down to whether the voters want someone who is passionate about education representing them on the School Board, or if they want a paid political consultant representing them. I am currently an assistant director at the Westside Campus of Orange Technical College in Winter Garden. If I win this election, I win a 50% pay cut. I am willing to take such a cut in pay because I passionately believe that, at this critical time in education, we need an informed voice on the School Board that understands teaching and learning. When elected, I will bring deep, diverse educational experience to the School Board. I have been in education for 23 years — 12 as a teacher and 11 as an administrator.

CHRISTINE MOORE

As the incumbent with a background in music education and business, I bring a well-rounded approach to the board. I believe in local control, high standards, accountability and choice. I shepherded the construction of a dozen new schools in District 7 and advocated for more funding in the budget for maintenance of buildings and grounds. Our Orange taxpayers have graciously funded student access to high-performing teachers, technology, guidance services and fine arts. Every high school offers one device per student. Twenty minutes of daily recess is now in elementary schools, and the district has nearly eliminated all benchmark testing. Finally, I produce a large annual arts festival.

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OCPS prepares to lock in land for relief school After the second community meeting for a Dr. Phillips relief high school, Orange County Public Schools is on its way to rezoning and closing on the site. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER DR. PHILLIPS As West Orange High prepares for enrollment relief thanks to the newly named Windermere High School, Dr. Phillips and Freedom high schools also are feeling the pressure of being over capacity. With both schools at nearly 1,000 students over capacity and growing, Orange County Public Schools now is working on bringing a relief high school to the Southwest Orange County area. Orange County and OCPS hosted their second community meeting Oct. 27 at Sand Lake Elementary to discuss plans regarding a new relief school. The planned school site will be on 50 acres — a decrease from the standard 65 that most high schools require. Absolute capacity will rest at 4,000 students, and at least one building could be as tall as six stories. Now, OCPS is preparing to close on the land — located just east of Apopka-Vineland Road and south of Fenton Street — and obtain the proper rezoning from the county. If all goes smoothly, the rezoning and final sale of the land could be complete by the end of the year. “Land is extremely expensive,

so we’re having to change the way we design our schools, so we’re going to smaller sites and taller buildings,” said Tyrone Smith, senior administrator in the facilities department for OCPS. “While we’re waiting, the price is going up. We have to do what’s in the best interest of OCPS, as a whole, to acquire sites. The county is going to work with us and understand that. We’re moving forward as best as we can.” Although no new tweaks to the plan were presented at the meeting, residents were encouraged to ask questions about the land and the future of the school. Topics of interest included the new access road and making it a safe zone for students driving and walking to school — how the county and OCPS will ensure the road doesn’t become a “raceway” of sorts — as well as stormwater management. Some residents who live on the lake expressed that they are already experiencing issues regarding the regulation of the water levels and were concerned about how the water would drain once the school comes along. Currently, water drains off the property into Big Sand Lake. It is too early in the process for design and building plans, but by the time the school is built the new drainage system could include a dry or wet pond.

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“For the most part, this whole area here and south, you’ve seen a lot of development is taking place, and timeshare is starting to move,” said Orange County District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd. “There are lots of multifamily units (now) so this is a very fast-growing area.” The fact that the site is only 50 acres still concerned some, as they asked where athletic fields and a stadium would go. OCPS assured that although the site is more compact, the school will function as any other. “We won’t have a lot of unused areas, it’ll be compact and efficient,” Smith said. “This will be a traditional high school with all of the enhancements, it will all fit on there.” “This is the buffer area between commercial and residential,” said OCPS District 4 School Board Member Pam Gould of the site. “If we looked into urban core as things come up, if we even had less land and had to have a school in the area, we’d have to look at going up because the county is urbanizing. We can’t really turn anyone away. Luckily we’re surrounded by great high schools no matter what direction you go, so it’s a win-win.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Powerhouse rock duo Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are headlining Friday night’s concert.

Ocoee’s 23rd annual Founders’ Day Festival will feature none other than the four-time Grammy winner Pat Benatar.

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BIG & RICH This country duo — best known for hit singles “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy),” “Fake I.D.” and “Holy Water” — is composed of Kenny “Big Kenny” Alphin and NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” winner John Rich. The multiplatinum artists have been nominated for Country Music, Academy of Country Music and Country Music Television awards and released five albums. Before the two met, Rich was a founding member of the band Lonestar and Alphin was signed to Hollywood Records, where he recorded a rock album called “Live a Little.” Rich and Alphin met at a club and soon after began writing songs together, with the first collaboration being “I Pray For You.”

Preferred seating tickets for the concerts are available for purchase at ocoeefoundersfestival.org for $35 per night, or $70 for both nights. Please note that exact times may vary.

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CONCERTS 5:30 p.m.: Rock Town 6:30 p.m.: Spayed Koolie 7:30 p.m.: Rico Monaco Band 8:30 p.m.: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

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All events take place Saturday, Nov. 5. n The Chick-fil-A 5K and Kids Fun Run: 7:30 a.m. at McKey Street and Bluford Avenue n Church Tours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ocoee Christian Church n Marketplace Arts n’ Crafts Vendors: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Bluford Avenue n Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. on Bluford Avenue n Fab Five Family Fishing Tournament: 10 a.m. to noon at Starke Lake n Withers Maguire House and Museum Tours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. n Poker Tournament: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ocoee Lakeshore Center n Lakeside Cornhole and Orlando Cornhole Tournaments: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ocoee Lakeshore Center

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Each year, attendees get to enjoy myriad family-friendly events as they go back in time and learn about the city’s roots. “Previously sponsored by the Lions Club, the city took over Founders’ Day in 1993 and it has grown to be one of Central Florida’s premier festivals,” Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson said. Participants can cruise down to Bluford Avenue to see a Classic Car Show in historic downtown Ocoee, visit the oldest church in Florida, test their luck during the Ocoee Police Department’s poker tournament or head down to Starke Lake and compete for the biggest catch of the day. Arts and crafts vendors line Bluford Avenue Saturday, and prizes go to the best vendors in four categories: best of show, award of excellence, award of merit and award of distinction. Last year, Gemini Woodcrafting took home best of show for a manatee carved from cedar wood. Crafts from Handy Creations, Honey Caramels and crafter Kathy Wear all won awards. Throughout the day, tours of Ocoee Christian Church and Withers Maguire House and Museum — both listed on the National Register of Historic Places — will be offered to those interested in seeing integral pieces of the city’s history. And if you reel in the biggest fish at the Fab Five Family Fishing Tournament, you’ll be rewarded by Reel M’ In and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with ribbons and prizes. New this year is a cornhole tournament, and the poker tournament takes the place of previous years’ poker run prior to Founders’ Day. For the kids, festivities include free face painting, carnival rides, contests, a Bike Fest and arts and crafts. “Having lived in Ocoee for almost 60 years, I believe the best way to respect its history is to plan for the future,” Johnson said. “I’m proud to see that it has grown into this amazing city that hosts such a spectacular festival each year.”

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Healthy West Orange Farm to Table Dinner

Second Harvest Catering For Good brought along multiple types of wine for patrons to try.

Above: Gary Appelsies, right, invited Rusteak chef and owner Brian Buttner up to the front of the pavilion to talk about his course.

Bob Buchanan, right, Andy Davis, Debbie and Larry Cappleman and their friends enjoyed being part of the evening.

Right: Bobby and Allison Olszewski had a great time eating and chatting with friends.

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Brian Buttner, chef and one of the owners of Rusteak, perfected the salad course he and Jonathan Canonaco made.

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ttendees of Healthy West Orange’s Farm to Table Dinner Saturday, Oct. 29, experienced decadent dishes prepared with farmfresh ingredients. The five-course dinner experience was held in downtown Winter Garden and let patrons indulge in seasonal dishes prepared by local chefs. Crooked Can Brewing Company brought seasonal ales, and Axum Coffee provided coffee. Local restaurants included The Chef’s Table at the Edgewater, Rusteak, Seasons 52 and Market To Table. The dinner benefited the Second Harvest Food Bank and the YMCA.

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The Dr. Phillips volleyball team fell to Sarasota’s Riverview High in the regional semifinals of the FHSAA Class 9A State Playoffs, 3-1: 25-20, 25-17, 21-25, 27-25. The Panthers ended a strong season with a 19-8 record.

Dr. Phillips crosscountry runner Isabela Bartczak placed eighth in the region at the FHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 Meet Oct. 29 at Santa Fe College. Bartczak ran a time of 18:57.10.

The Olympia boys cross-country team placed fifth at the FHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 Meet at Santa Fe College Oct. 29, securing a berth in the state meet. O’Neel Occenat was the Titans’ top finisher, placing 29th with a time of 16:57.80.

West Orange High sophomore and Keene’s Pointe resident Grant Drogosch finished tied for fourth in the state at the FHSAA Class 3A State Golf Finals Oct. 26.

Titans, Panthers shine at regionals Swimming and diving teams from Olympia High and Dr. Phillips High dominated the FHSAA Class 4A, Region 2 Meet at the YMCA Aquatic Center Oct. 29. In the final points standings, Olympia’s boys and girls each won first place and Dr. Phillips placed second. For a full recap and list of top local placers from the meet, visit ObserverPreps.com.

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Olympia returns nine starters this season, including Nicolas de la Portilla, left, Darren Bell, Andrew Lizyness, Frantz Garilus, Caleb Franke, Daniel Araujo, Juan Garcia, Gusthavo Yoshioka and Gusthavo Fiuza.

A year after winning its first district title since 2010 and advancing to the regional semifinals of the state playoffs, the Olympia boys soccer team is returning nine starters for another run at the promised land.

he regular season for the Olympia boys soccer team will not start until Nov. 7 — a road game at Edgewater High — but head coach Lou Romao is already all-in on this year’s squad for the Titans. “This is the best team I’ve ever had,” Romao said confidently following a practice session Oct. 26. “I thought last year I had a great team — which I did. This year I have an excellent team. Most of these players started with me when they were freshmen.” SEE DEFENSE PAGE 18A

Lakers boys golf wins state title The Windermere Prep boys golf team won the FHSAA Class 1A Golf State Championships last week, earning the program’s first title and the second state championship for the school in the calendar year. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

The Windermere Prep boys golf team raced out to a two-stroke lead after the first day of play at the FHSAA Class 1A Golf State Championships Oct. 28, shooting a collective 309. For good measure, the Lakers shaved two strokes off that total on the second and final day of the state tournament Oct. 29, helping the team to coast to a state championship with a seven-stroke advantage of state runner-up Lake Mary Prep. The state tournament took place at the Mission Inn Resort SEE LAKERS PAGE 18A

Chase Nowicki, left, Manuel Girona, Patrick Wu, Eric Wu, Eric Berggren and coach Kyle McClone are all smiles with the state championship trophy. Steven Ryzewski

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Delaney Carey Olympia High senior Delaney Carey is going D-1, recently committing to Rutgers University for her collegiate swimming career. The standout swimmer for the Titans, who is headed to the state meet, also recently collected a pair of district championship honors as an individual and a member of Olympia’s 200-yard Medley Relay team and placed seventh at regionals in the 100-meter breaststroke while the relay team placed fifth.

What was it like when the recruiting process began and you started receiving letters from colleges? It was so cool. … To get a letter from a team saying, “Hey, we think you’d be great here,” that was something where it was like, “Wow, this actually could be my future.” How did you settle on Rutgers as the right choice? I’ve been kind of looking at schools for the last year — starting to get serious in the recruiting process. … Rutgers was one of the first schools that called, and I immediately had a connection with the coaches and loved the coaching staff and the way they talked about the team. … I absolutely fell in love on my recruiting trip.

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What that means is that the Titans, who won their first district title since 2010 this past spring, now have their sights set upon advancing beyond the regional semifinals, where they fell to Lake Mary Feb. 2. “It was a step forward for us,” Romao said, reflecting on last season’s campaign. “We were hoping to go to states and I really thought we were good enough — but we were young, also. … I think we used it as a learning curve.” Romao’s roster includes nine returning starters from last year’s team and it’s safe to say that the success that unit had has whet the appetites of seniors such as Nicolas de la Portilla. “We definitely learned that to go far you have to come together as a team,” de la Portilla said. “The most important thing we

THE BASICS SCHOOL: Olympia CLASS: Senior AGE: 17 HEIGHT: 5-foot-10 EVENTS: 100- and 200-meter breaststroke PERSONAL RECORDS: 100-meter breaststroke — 1:04.5; 200-meter breaststroke — 2:19.6 CLUB TEAM: YCF

When did your swimming career pick up? I decided to join the highschool team, and it wasn’t until sophomore year (when) I really got competitive yearround. Practicing every day, I got better so quickly. … I realized this is something I’m actually good at, and I actually love. What is your favorite memory from your varsity swimming career? At the end of the meets, everyone is tired and everything, but we have the girls 4x100-meter relay and everyone — from the girls and the guys teams — they all come at the end of the lane and we all are cheering so loud for the girls at the end of that lane. Just everyone coming together in that moment.

learned is we have to work hard together.” From a technical standpoint, Romao said fans can expect a similar approach to what worked for a team last season anchored by its defense — a unit that allowed just 1.2 goals per game. “We really are all about possession,” Romao said. “I think, technically where we are as a team, they all believe (in the philosophy).” The team also features a number of versatile players who can fill in at multiple positions, and Romao said all of his seniors are being scouted by colleges. Romao, who has put an emphasis on getting his varsity players recruited where college recruiting more traditionally goes on during club season, believes this has been instrumental to the program’s growth during his seven seasons at the helm. “I think that the program, in itself, has changed,” Romao

said. “Players now are starting to believe that they can go to the next level.” As for the program entering the next level — and its hopes to make the Final Four for the first time in its history — the schedule for the Titans should provide an early look at where they stack up. After a busy first week that includes games at Edgewater (Nov. 7), at home against Apopka (Nov. 9) and at South Lake (Nov. 10), Olympia will play big games at rival West Orange (Nov. 14) and Winter Park (Nov. 16). “That will show us where we stand,” Romao said. And although it is a long road to the playoffs in January, this year’s edition of the Titans is not backing away from a clearly-stated goal. “We’re motivated to go all the way to states,” de la Portilla said. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

“We definitely learned that to go far you have to come together as a team. The most important thing we learned is we have to work hard together.” — Nicolas de la Portilla

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and Golf Club in Howey-inthe-Hills. “It’s fantastic for the program,” head coach Kyle McClone said. “Our goal is to grow it and we keep getting better and better.” The state title comes after consecutive years of Windermere Prep placing third in the state tournament. It is an achievement especially meaningful to someone such as senior Manuel Girona, who has been on the team for seven years. “It means the world to me,” Girona said. “It’s something we’ve been going for. It’s been seven years but the last three years (were) when we’ve really had a chance.” McClone, who is in his second

You’ve mentioned wanting to study engineering. What is it you like about math and science? I’m a very analytical person. I go through things pretty thoroughly — that kind of goes back to swimming, as well. Breaststroke is a very technical stroke, it’s not just go go go. Where would you like to live after college? Virginia is a really pretty state. I’ve got some family there, and I’ve been there a few times and it’s in the middle: it’s not too cold and it’s not too hot, like we’ve got here. Within the broader field of engineering, what specifically would you most like to do? I’m keeping an open mind, but industrial (engineering) is the one I’m looking at now.

year as the head coach for the Lakers, said a variety of factors contributed toward the team getting over the hump this time. “We limited the mistakes … and I think everybody liked each other and everybody had a lot of fun through the whole year,” McClone said. Having an experienced final five golfers — four of whom are seniors — also helped Windermere Prep stay focused on its way to the top. “To have (the seniors) go off as winners is very special,” McClone said. The championship makes two for the private school in one calendar year, after the Lakers boys basketball team won the Class 3A State Championship in the spring. “It’s definitely an exciting

BY THE NUMBERS LAKERS BOYS GOLF AT STATE (DAY ONE-DAY TWO-TOTAL) Eric Yu (senior) 75-73-148 Patrick Wu (senior) 77-78-155 Eric Berggren (sophomore) 78-77-155 Manuel Girona (senior) 79-79-158 Chase Nowicki (senior) 84-85-169

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Editor’s note: The conclusion of the 2016 World Series took place after this column was written. At the time it was written, the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs were tied at 3-3 and headed to Game Seven.

t might not shock anyone to suggest that several local high-school coaches and teachers bleed blue. But, if you add to that the qualifier that it is “Cubbie blue” running through their veins, that might make the statement a little more surprising. That’s right — in addition to their duties as coaches, administrators and teachers at our local schools, several people from within the local high-school community have anxiously been keeping up with the Chicago Cubs as they have made a run to the World Series. At West Orange High alone, there’s Athletic Director Adam Miller, assistant football coach and teacher Joe Light and lacrosse coach and teacher Bill Baker. Former principal Doug Szcinski is also a diehard fan. At Ocoee High, there is Ath-

letic Director Steve McHale and at CFCA there is David Theobald, a teacher. Truthfully, we’re probably missing someone, but the fact remains that they all love their Cubbies. “We shoot emails back and forth all the time and then when we see each other in the courtyard we shout at each other,” Light said of the Cubs Coalition at West Orange. “(My dad) just taught me that good guys wear (blue) pinstripes.” Light may have taken the most drastic action of any of the aforementioned fanatics, traveling to the Windy City over the weekend. Although he did not pay the outrageous prices being asked for an actual ticket to Game Four, which took place Saturday night, Light said he and friends enjoyed the atmosphere in Wrigleyville that day leading up to the game and watched at a nearby sports bar — with thousands of their (newfound) closest friends. “It was insane,” Light said. “Everyone is just kind of embracing the atmosphere.” The Cubs, as is widely known, have not won a World Series since 1908 — back when indoor plumbing was a luxury. Of course, they’re not the only long-suffering franchise in the equation, though. Cleveland has not won a world championship since 1948 — a fact that Bill Chambers, a longtime guidance counselor at West Orange and former athletic director at Ocoee High, knows all too well. Chambers, who was born in

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Scores from Week 10 football games played Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 (home teams on bottom):

Here is an abbreviated look at the path for the Olympia Titans from former coach Bob Head’s final season in 2012, when the program last made the playoffs, to now.

Olympia 27, Oak Ridge 13

2012: Titans finished 5-5, overall, but go 4-0 in district in Bob Head’s final season at the school. Firstround playoff loss to Timber Creek.

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After two down years in 2013 and 2014, the Olympia football program has returned to relevance and is headed back to the playoffs.

A late touchdown and a pick-six by Andrey Hawkins helped the Titans overcome a late deficit to finish as district runner-up.

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taring down the possibility of losing their playoff hopes, the Olympia Titans responded in dramatic fashion last week to secure their first playoff berth since 2012. The Titans (6-3, 3-1 district) were down to host Oak Ridge 13-12 with just over two minutes to play Oct. 27 in a win-and-you’re-in district finale. A late touchdown rush by Ronald Teague set up a two-point conversion by James Green to give Olympia a touchdown advantage. Then, just for good measure, Andrey Hawkins intercepted an Oak Ridge pass as the Pioneers tried to tie the game and ran it back for a pick-six that sealed the

win and vaulted the Titans back into the state playoffs. “They (the kids) were super excited — especially with the way we won it,” second-year head coach Kyle Hayes said. “I think our kids kind of underestimated Oak Ridge — and they have a great team. So I used that to let them know ‘you can’t underestimate anybody.’” Joe Milton also threw two touchdown passes — both to Jordan Underwood — on the night. It may not have been in the prettiest fashion, but Hayes said that for a program that struggled to earn wins since former coach Bob Head left after the 2012 season, simply being back in the playoffs is a big deal. “It’s good just for our school, our students and the community,” Hayes said. “The program

has been down for the last couple years. … It’s been a minute without any success, and so finally, we have a chance to turn it around.” As district runner-up, Olympia will travel to Sarasota’s Riverview High Nov. 11 for the first round of the FHSAA Class 8A State Playoffs. And although the road to state as a district runner-up includes road games and likely will have to go through rival Dr. Phillips, Hayes said his team is focused on taking it one game at a time and taking nothing for granted. “Once you get the foot in the door, you’ve got a chance to win,” Hayes said. “We wanted to win the district, of course, but we’re still at the dance.”

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The Windermere Prep Lakers will host the Legacy Charter Eagles with a spot in the Sunshine State Athletic League’s Coastal League Championship on the line this Friday. Although the Lakers are undefeated at 9-0 and cruised comfortably to a 57-13 win over Boca Raton Christian in the first round of the SSAC Playoffs Oct. 28, the roster for coach Jacob Doss’ team is riddled with injuries. Windermere Prep, which started the season with 31 players on the roster, will dress just 18 players for Friday’s game — including two kickers. “They’re just kind of freak injuries,” Doss said of the poor fortune that has befell his team. “It’s just been one of those years.” Despite that, the Lakers seem from a distance to be as domi-

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nant as ever. Windermere Prep is averaging 45.7 points per game and allows just 14.9 points from its opponents. That, Doss said, is a sign of his role players bringing it when they are called upon. “Kids have had to step up, and they’re doing it pretty well,” Doss

said. One positive for the Lakers is that sophomore quarterback Kai Patterson, who missed a few games because of injury late in the regular season, will be available for Friday’s game against the Eagles. In his first year with

2014: In Paolucci’s second and final season, the Titans win just one game and the school decides to go a different direction after the season. 2015: In coach Kyle Hayes’ first season, Olympia rebounds and wins six games in the regular season, but loses two district games that keep it from the playoffs. A win in a bowl game brings the final tally to 7-4. 2016: The Titans flip one of their district losses from 2015 (Oak Ridge) and earn a spot in the state playoffs as district runner-up.

Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

Lakers to host Legacy in Coastal League Semifinal The second round of the SSAC Playoffs will reunite foes from Week Six. Windermere Prep is hoping to continue its undefeated run despite being down several players due to injury.

2013: In the first season under thencoach Tom Paolucci, Olympia loses its first three games of the season and ultimately finishes 3-7.

the program, Patterson has progressed significantly during the fall, Doss said. “I can’t speak highly enough for what our quarterback Kai Patterson is doing,” Doss said. “We’ve thrown a lot at him. … He’s making the correct reads on all of his run-pass options.” That wasn’t the case all year, though. After a narrow win against CFCA Oct. 14, Doss said he challenged a number of units on the team — most notably those players involved with the Lakers’ passing game. “I called it all out a practice — I told them that I didn’t like where we were,” Doss said. The Lakers beat Legacy Sept. 30, 48-27, but the coaching staff is taking nothing for granted two games away from the SSAC Florida Bowl. “It’s no doubt going to go way into the fourth quarter,” Doss said. “We are absolutely expecting a heck of a ball game. They are extremely well-coached, and they are the most physical team we have played all year.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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4654 River Gem Ave., Windermere ASKING PRICE: $439,900 BEDROOMS: Six BATHROOMS: Four SQUARE FEET: 3,995 NEIGHBORHOOD: Summerport SCHOOLS: Keene’s Crossing Elementary; Bridgewater Middle; West Orange High

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Keene’s Pointe estate sells for $1.334 million MICHAELENG EXECUTIVE EDITOR

SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 79 High Sale Price: $1.334 million Low Sale Price: $77,000 REO/Bank Owned: Four Auction/REO: Two Short Sales: One

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The home at 10939 Woodchase Circle, Orlando, sold Oct. 14, for $390,000. Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,038 square feet. The price per square foot is $191.36. BAY VISTA ESTATES

The home at 9750 Bohart Court, Orlando, sold Oct. 19, for $379,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,384 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $158.98.

The home at 8751 Brixford St., Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $760,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 4,078 square feet. The price per square foot is $186.37.

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home in the Keene’s Pointe community near Windermere topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate transactions from Oct. 14 to 20. The home at 6115 S. Hampshire Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 14, for $1.334 million. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 6,231 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $214.09.

Keene’s Pointe | $1,080,000

Unique courtyard pool home creates a dramatic first impression. 4,100 sf includes gourmet island kitchen with butler’s pantry, wine room, billiard room, office, bonus room and guest suite w/ private entry. Large private back yard w/ brick patio, fire pit and hot tub.

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REAL ESTATE

HORIZON WEST

SUMMERLAKE GROVES

The town house at 7959 Ava Jade Alley, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 19, for $229,990. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,691 square feet. The price per square foot is $136.01.

CARRINGTON

The town house at 8701 Via Trieste Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 14, for $335,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 2,464 square feet. The price per square foot is $135.96.

WATERMARK

The home at 9285 Busaco Park Way, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 18, for $445,630. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 2,806 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.81.

EDEN ISLE

The home at 13956 Florigold Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 17, for $480,513 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,262 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.31. ENCLAVE AT BERKSHIRE PARK

The home at 13541 Darchance Road, Windermere, sold Oct. 18, for $370,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,150 square feet. The price per square foot is $117.46. The home at 13722 Darchance Road, Windermere, sold Oct. 14, for $291,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,835 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.58. INDEPENDENCE

The home at 6186 Waterside Island Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 17, for $299,900. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,461 square feet. The price per square foot is $121.86. The home at 15409 Camp Dubois Crescent, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 14, for $285,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,464 square feet.

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This Parkside home, at 8751 Brixford St., Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $760,000. This home features a gourmet kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, oversized island and solid wood custom cabinetry.

The home at 6771 Pasturelands Place, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 15, for $232,750. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.06.

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The home at 5607 Water Rose Road, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 14, for $245,840. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,993 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.35.

NEWBURY PARK

The town house at 13018 Garridan Ave., Windermere, sold Oct. 17, for $256,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,997 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.19.

The town house at 5719 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $208,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,626 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.92.

The home at 11437 Wakeworth St., Orlando, sold Oct. 19, for $315,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,136 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.47. The home at 8911 Leeland Archer Blvd., Orlando, sold Oct. 18, for $289,900 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,217 square feet. The price per square foot is $90.12. SUMMERPORT

The home at 4727 Indian Deer Road, Windermere, sold Oct. 19, for $275,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,083 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.02.

The home at 7493 Fairgrove Ave., Windermere, sold Oct. 17, for $299,900. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,703 square feet.

SUMMERLAKE

The home at 15186 Southern Martin St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 18, for $558,990. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,102 square feet. The price per square foot is $180.20.

The home at 14632 Scott Key Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 17, for $441,828. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,423 square feet.

METROWEST

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The home at 6017 Westgate Drive, No. 923, Orlando, sold Oct. 14, for $118,000. Built in 1999, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,344 square feet. The price per square foot is $87.80. HAMPTONS

The home at 1364 Shelter Rock Road, Orlando, sold Oct. 19, for $398,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,195 square feet. The price per square foot is $124.57. The home at 1447 Shelter Rock Road, Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $365,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,252 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.24.

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The home at 6459 Piccadilly Lane, Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $240,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,899 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.38. PEMBROOKE

The home at 2708 Grantham Court, Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $249,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,221 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.11.

WEST ORANGE

The home at 11443 Claymont Circle, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 14, for $675,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,955 square feet. The price per square foot is $228.43.

WESTMINSTER LANDING

The home at 8049 Westminster Abbey Blvd., Orlando, sold Oct. 14, for $450,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,789 square feet. The price per square foot is $161.35. The home at 2107 Stillington St., Orlando, sold Oct. 14, for $328,429 (auction/REO). Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,852 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.16.

WINDERMERE GLENMUIR

TRADEWINDS

The home at 6568 Crestmont Glen Lane, Windermere, sold Oct. 20, for $450,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,547 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.87.

VISTA ROYALE

The home at 6544 Crestmont Glen Lane, Windermere, sold Oct. 14, for $403,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,818 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.01.

The condo at 1021 S. Hiawassee Road, No. 3921, Orlando, sold Oct. 20, for $75,000. Built in 1989, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 934 square feet. The price per square foot is $80.30. The home at 7643 Milano Drive, Orlando, sold Oct. 18, for $315,000 (short sale). Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,313 square feet. The price per square foot is $136.19.

KEENE’S POINTE

SOUTHWEST ORANGE

The home at 6441 Lake Burden View Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 14, for $1.183 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,241 square feet. The price per square foot is $225.72.

The home at 10782 Royal Cypress Way, Orlando, sold Oct. 14, for $599,995. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half

The home at 11219 Camden Park Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 17, for $820,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool

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The home at 1227 Lake Whitney Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 14, for $870,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,576 square feet. The price per square foot is $190.12. WINDERMERE DOWNS

The home at 1810 Woody Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 19, for $360,000. Built in 1984, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,716 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.55.

WINTER GARDEN CARRIAGE POINTE

The home at 2137 Redmark Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 19, for $380,000. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,780 square feet. The price per square foot is $136.69. CHAPIN STATION

The home at 1020 Jilliam Way, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 14, for $290,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,357 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.04. CROWN POINT SPRINGS

The home at 1466 Spring Ridge Circle, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $265,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,734 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $152.83.

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and 3,524 square feet. The price per square foot is $232.69.

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The home at 2931 Metro Sevilla Drive, No. 102, Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $228,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,010 square feet. The price per square foot is $113.43.

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H H H CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN WEST ORANGE COUNTY H H H The West Oaks Mall has been the strength of Ocoee for more than 20 years now. From opening in 1996 to today and beyond they continue to introduce forward thinking development and innovative progression.

Your Community Destination for Savings!

The West Oaks Mall continues to lead the way in West Orange County with their partnerships and community contributions!! They provide their Orlando Health/Health Central partners with the Mall Walkers program, they are Partners in Education with the Orange County Public Schools, and the Observer Media Group is proud to partner with the West Oaks Mall in their Newspapers in Education program. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce has long enjoyed the sponsorship and partnership of the West Oaks Mall and has enjoyed the venue for several of their events. West Oaks Mall offers a wonderful venue option for events, expos, celebrations and more. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced the grand opening of the new SunPass Centralized Customer Service Center operated by Xerox at Ocoee’s West Oaks Mall. Xerox, the largest provider of transportation technology services in the

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world, including parking, tolling, mass transit and photo enforcement services, will create up to 500 new jobs over the next three years in the region. “Our commitment to Florida extends far beyond providing exceptional service to SunPass users,” said Rich Bastan, group president, Government and Transportation, Xerox. “The location of this customer service center will further the development of the mall and the neighboring community.” The entire Centralized Customer Service Center system will be completed in the second quarter of 2017. The new development that Moonbeam has envisioned will be mixed use with retail, office, hotel, and residential. While our community is renowned worldwide for our tropical climate and relaxed lifestyle, our region is also one of the top 10 locations in the country for business and continues to strengthen. Anchored by JCPenney, Dillard’s, AMC Movie Theater and now Sun Pass, it has many national and local retailers and restaurants that create perfect tenant synergy.

Mall Hours Friday-Saturday 10A-9P • Sunday 12-6P

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016 5PM: MARKETPLACE / ARTS N’ CRAFTS 5PM: INFORMATION BOOTH / WILL CALL OPENS

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5:30PM: ROCKTOWN - Main Stage 6:30PM: SPAYED KOLIE - Main Stage 7:30PM: RICO MONACO - Main Stage 8:30PM: PAT BENATAR with NEIL GIRALDO - Main Stage

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THIS WEEKEND MOVIE LINEUP

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• JACK REACHER PG13 • TROLLS PG • INFERNO PG13 • AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL NR (NOT RATED) • OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL PG13 • KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW? R • STORKS PG • DOCTOR STRANGE PG13 • ACCOUNTANT R • SHIVAAY NR(NOT RATED) • HACKSAW RIDGE R • TYLER PERRY’S BOO! A MADEA HOLLOWEEN PG13 Movie listings and Times Subject to change.

Visit AMCTheaters.com for Updated Showtimes and Prices. Mall Hours Friday-Saturday 10A-9P • Sunday 12-6P

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016

7:30AM: THE CHICK-FIL-A 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN Presented by the City of Ocoee Start & End: Intersection of McKey Street and Bluford Avenue 9AM - 3PM: CHURCH TOURS Location: Ocoee Christian Church 9AM - 6PM: MARKETPLACE / ARTS N’ CRAFTS Location: Bluford Avenue 9AM: INFORMATION BOOTH / WILL CALL OPENS 10AM: CLASSIC CAR SHOW Location: Bluford Avenue 10AM - 12 NOON: FAB FIVE FAMILY FISHING TOURNAMENT Presented by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Sponsored by Reel M’ In. Open to everyone, ribbons and prizes awarded at 12:30 p.m. Location: Starke Lake 10AM - 5PM: WITHERS MAGUIRE HOUSE & MUSEUM TOURS Location: Withers Maguire House & Museum 11:30AM - 5PM: POKER TOURNAMENT Location: Ocoee Lakshore Center 11AM - 5PM: LAKESIDE CORNHOLE AND ORLANDO CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTS Location: Ocoee Lakshore Center

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ACOUSTIC STAGE: 11:00AM: BRYAN JAMES 11:45AM: NICOLAS ROBERTS 12:30PM: AUSTIN YOUNG 1:15PM: LUKE WAGNER 2:00PM: BAILEY CALLAHAN 2:45PM: BOB GREEN 3:30PM: GT

MAIN STAGE: 3:30PM: SOUTHERN BROTHERZ 4:10PM: RANDALL CRAWFORD 5:00PM: DAVID LEE MURPHY 6:30PM: T.G. SHEPPARD 8:00PM: BIG & RICH (Schedule subject to change without notice)

HHH WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE FESTIVAL HHH FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

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Bath & Body Works, Champs, Children’s Place, Dillard’s, Foot Action, Footlocker, GNC, Gymboree, Hollister, JC Penney, JimmyJazz, Kay Jewelers, Lids, Payless Shoe Source, Perfumania, Piercing Pagoda, Spencer Gifts, Things Remembered AND Victoria’s Secret

Spend $500 or more at West Oaks Mall during Founder’s Day Weekend and get a FREE Tablet. Bring your receipt to the mall office during regular business hours. One per customer. while supplies last.

It’s easy, fun and convenient to shop some of your favorite retailers.