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West Colonial expansion on track Construction began in May on the 2.56 miles of State Road 50 in Ocoee. It should be complete in 2017. Page 4. ARTS+CULTURE

Cornucopia of cuteness Preschoolers at Zion New Life Lutheran Church and Preschool in Winter Garden went back to basics Nov. 20 to recreate the first Thanksgiving. For more, see page 10 or visit Orange Observer.com.

West Orange-area schools take stage for competition.

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Planners unveil designs for Dillard St. Residents had a chance to view the future of the Winter Garden thoroughfare at a pair of community meetings last week. Michael Eng

Matthew Jensen shucked several pieces of corn in record time at Zion New Life Lutheran Church and Preschool’s Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 20. For more photos, see page 10.

YOUR TOWN POLEN GRADUATES U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jayla I. Polen graduated from the eight-week basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Polen is a 2015 graduate of Ocoee High School and is the daughter of Linda D. Griggs, of Ocoee.

Family sows seeds for future food About two years ago, Josh Taylor and his family launched Do Good Farm, a self-sustaining system to grow nutritious food. Now, the family wants to use the farm to help teach others how to do the same.

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From a series of meetings with the community in the Winter Garden City Commission Chambers, Toole Design Group has garnered local feedback about South Dillard Street, beginning Oct. 6 and ending Nov. 19. At that final meeting, engineer Ian Lockwood led the presentation of renderings for the planned design of this onemile segment connecting State Road 50 to Plant Street. Several major changes to the street will be paved in brick: a gateway corridor from State Road 50, a center lane and a lead-in to downtown Winter Garden at Plant Street, architect Ken Ray said. Permeable pavers, bioswales, porous asphalt, rain gardens, trees, planting beds and street parking will be among improvements to the infrastructure in various locations, planner Cindy Zerger SEE DILLARD PAGE 4

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THURSDAY, NOV. 26

GOBBLE WOBBLE FOR MATTHEW’S HOPE 8 to 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 26, in downtown Winter Garden. This fun run/walk, sponsored by Tri & Run, is a fundraiser for Matthew’s Hope, and 100% of the proceeds go to the homeless ministry. The event is not timed or scored. T-shirts are available to the first 300 participants. Entry fee is a $15 donation. For information or to register, go to trinrun.com.

MONDAY, NOV. 30

MOM MAKERS 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Moms and caregivers can bring preschoolers to make a take-home discovery toy. For ages 3-5. For information, call (407) 835-7323. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH JCCF 4 p.m. to close Monday, Nov. 30, at The Tasting Room, 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015 Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund will receive a percentage of the total food and beverage bill that night. For information, email jccancerfund@aol.com, “BRIGHTEN SOMEONE’S HOLIDAY” KICKOFF 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at The Tasting Room, 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The JCCF Christmas tree will have donor cards with instructions on the event. JCCF is asking the community to donate gift cards to Publix, Winn-Dixie, Wal-mart and CVS or gas and VISA cards. These will be forwarded to area cancer patients. The campaign runs until Dec. 13, and gift cards can be mailed to JCCF, P.O. Box 770446, Winter Garden, Florida 34777-0446. For information, email jccancerfund@aol.com. NONFICTION BOOK PROPOSAL 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. A fantastic pro-

posal is often your only ticket into a meeting with an agent or publisher. This document must be well written and contain specific information. Author Bethany Jett will walk through the components of proposals. Attendees will leave with a sample format and a thorough understanding of what an agent or publisher requires. Call (407) 835-7323 for information.

FRIDAY, DEC. 4

LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in downtown Winter Garden, with tree-lighting ceremony at 6:15. Join the city of Winter Garden and the West Orange Ministerial Association in welcoming the season with this annual event. Live entertainment from local church choirs and bands, vendors, shopping and children’s activities. For information, call (407) 656-4111.

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OCOEE CHRISTMAS PARADE 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at the intersection of Maguire Road and Enterprise Street and ending at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. Rain date is 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Parade will include festive floats, vehicles and walkers, as well as clubs, scouts, schools and businesses. Registration

forms are available at ocoeelionsclub.org, and the deadline to register is Nov. 30. For information, go to ocoeelionsclub. org. WINTER GARDEN CHRISTMAS PARADE 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, along South Dillard and West Plant streets. Take a lawn chair and enjoy this long-standing holiday tradition. Parade will include bands, dance teams, scouts, businesses, churches and, of course, Santa Claus. For details, call (407) 656-4155. OCOEE TREE LIGHTING 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at historic Withers-Maguire House, 16 E. Oakland Ave., and the adjacent Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. The 20-foot tree will light up at 6:15 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the house starting at 5:45 p.m., and tours will be available. There are also food trucks, music, carriage and train rides and a fire pit with s’mores. For information, call (407) 905-3180. “WHAT A WONDERFUL CHILD” AT ST. LUKE’S METHODIST 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-

Vineland Road, Orlando. The Christmas concert features an 80-voice choir, children’s choir, orchestra, dance ensemble, vocalists and Nativity scene. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and can be purchased at st.lukes.org/ christmasconcert.

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THUNDER IN THE GARDEN Registration starts at 9 a.m. and kickstands go up at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Winter Garden Regional Shopping Center, 14001 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Ride ends at Orlando Harley-Davidson South, 7786 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. The charity ride benefits the Winter Garden Police Athletic League’s Holiday Gifts for Kids program. Cost is $20 per bike, $10 for additional riders and $20 for cars. To register, visit wgpal.org/ thunder-in-the-garden.html. For information, call Jorge Coello at (407) 383-9464. TOYS FOR HOPE GIFT DRIVE 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere. This new-toy drive is for children who are homeless or at risk. Items will be given to families in the Matthew’s Hope. Visit toysforhope.com.

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Gated Ocoee communities must get Click to Enter The Ocoee City Commission passed an ordinance mandating this technology for emergency access. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER OCOEE With quick

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Bill Ivey handed over the ceremonial keys to Withers and his family before they entered the house for the first time.

U.S. Army Capt. Bobby Withers and his family toured their new home for the first time and will soon be moving in. mine in Afghanistan, will now live with his family at the home in Winter Garden near Lake Apopka. Other veterans, Withers’ friends and representatives of Homes for Our Troops welcomed him to his new house with a ceremony on the back patio. “The injury does not define Bobby Withers,” Homes for Our

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Historic Ocoee Elementary plaque found The plaque from the 1922 schoolhouse is now part of the outer wall of Ocoee Elementary. BY ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER OCOEE Many schoolhouses

have come and gone in this area’s history, and District 3 Ocoee Commissioner Rusty Johnson recently helped to unite a piece of that school history with the present — literally. Johnson had been safely keeping the dedicative plaque from the 1922 Ocoee Elementary building for more than 20 years in his house, until current Ocoee Elementary and school district officials were ready to rededicate it at the present site. “From years ago, the building was torn down, and one of our building guys that worked for us, Buddy Elmore, who … was in Public Works, picked it up and saved it for me,” Johnson said. “I’ve kept it all these years. I had it sitting on a flat table in my garage.” That large building was three or four stories of old-time brick and where Johnson’s high-school graduation was, he said. It was a frequently used building, espe-

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Orange County School Board Member Christine Moore learned District 3 Ocoee Commissioner Rusty Johnson had the plaque and helped to organize its mount.

cially its auditorium for formal events and even karaoke, Johnson said, especially with multiple expansions added to it. “With the trees and everything, it was a beautiful place,” Johnson said. “The parents and the community built the stadium themselves — it was huge.” Today’s Ocoee Elementary has a different look, but engineers helped to piece together the cracked plaque and mount it on the outer wall, right in line with

the plaque from the school built in 1978 and the current school’s plaque from 2014. “He was telling me he had it in his house, and I’ve been doing a history of all the schools in my area,” Orange County School Board Member Christine Moore said. “So I told Rusty, ‘I want it out of your closet,’ and so that was how we did it.” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

Three city residents spoke at the meeting to express their wishes that city officials would improve communication and move forward with long-promised development. Two of them directed their dissatisfaction at City Manager Robert Frank, who was absent. “The average citizen shouldn’t have to sit here to know what ... plans are,” Martha LopezAnderson said in a request for better broadcasting of important information on Ocoee. She also said Ocoee has developed a reputation of being stagnant, passed to go elsewhere, and questioned what the commission and Frank had been doing to change that. Mayor John Grogan said city officials had been able to accomplish more in the last six months than in years. He agreed with Lopez-Anderson that frui-

IN OTHER NEWS n The Citizens Advisory Council for Ocoee Police Department named Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi Officer of the Quarter. n Ocoee Police Chief Charlie Brown recognized Scott Nylander’s promotion to lieutenant. n The commission approved a three-year lease-purchase at a 1.36% interest rate for 15 replacement police patrol vehicles — 2016 Dodge Charger Police-Rated Sedans — at a purchase price of $31,117.50 each, a total of $466,762.50.

tion, target dates and budget money would be necessary to meet the commission’s growth goals for the city. District 2 Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen reiterated her point from prior meetings that taxpayers must see some sort of hike if they want good development to come, but nobody wants to hear that. L o p e z -A n d e r s o n and Michelle Greco said Frank holds too much power in Ocoee’s city manager-led government. “Our commission needs to take back the city from a man who makes six figures and doesn’t even live in the city,” Greco said. “He speaks to residents like they’re gum on a shoe.” District 4 Commissioner Joel Keller defended Frank’s performance, saying his 10 years as city manager included leading Ocoee through the recession, during which Ocoee did not have to lay off employees. As for a city manager-led government, District 3 Commissioner Rusty Johnson said a vote of Ocoee citizens determined that style in 1992 or 1996, and a similar vote would be necessary to alter that. Wilsen said retired Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift had wanted to switch to a mayor-led government but she would not support that until she encountered a mayor capable of managing a city. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Homes for Our Troops, a national nonprofit organization that works to build mortgagefree, specially adapted homes for injured veterans, turned over the keys to its 15th recipient of a home in Florida last weekend. U.S. Army Capt. Bobby Withers, who lost his right leg below the knee after stepping on a land

Troops Executive Director Bill Ivey said. “What defines Bobby Withers is a fine sense of caring and service.” Withers said he had gone to Afghanistan to fight not only against bad forces but on behalf of good ones. “There are plenty of good people in Afghanistan, and that’s what brought me there,” he said. “Fighting for justice, for people who couldn’t fight for themselves.”

access during emergencies in mind, Ocoee city commissioners agreed with city safety personnel that one universal system for accessing gated communities would be the way to go. The commission passed an ordinance mandating a switch to the Click to Enter system at its Nov. 17 meeting. With reference to the resolution the commission passed at its July 21 meeting, Click to Enter and Knox Box key access systems are mandatory for any future Ocoee gated communities and — by July 1, 2016 — all gated Ocoee communities must complete the switch to Click to Enter. The president of an Ocoee homeowners association commended the uniformity for citizens’ safety and asked about reimbursements. A fund of $60,000 in the 2015-16 city budget will assist gated communities in switching to Click to Enter technology. The reimbursement for each gate will not exceed $1,818 and involves a form from city staff with a need to show expenses on a receipt. Eligible reimbursements are limited to the device, installation and programming, which only an authorized installer is allowed to do. Reimbursement requests must reach the city by Sept. 15, 2016. The city fire chief must inspect each system to deem all operational.

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Ocoee S.R. 50 expansion slated for 2017 finish

WHO’S INVOLVED? Lane Construction Corporation is the primary contractor for this work, with CDM Smith Inc. providing the construction engineering inspection, Horton said. “This project involves a great deal of coordination between local and utility agencies, as well as adjacent property owners,” Horton said. “Thus several other entitles are involved, mainly from a utilities standpoint.” Those entities include: Ocoee Public Works and Utilities, AT&T, Bright House, CenturyLink, Duke Energy, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, Level 3 Communications, Verizon Wireless, Tower Cloud, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and LYNX.

FDOT officials said their contract to work from West Oaks Mall to State Road 429 runs through May 10, 2017. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER OCOEE FDOT construction began

in May on State Road 50 for an expansion of almost all of the road’s stretch through Ocoee territory, a distance officials estimate at 2.56 miles. The timetable for crews to widen the road from four to six lanes — and provide necessary piping, wiring and other services throughout the process — started at about two years, with plans for the project to be complete by summer 2017. “The project started with temporary widening to the north in Phase 1, in order to construct the new drainage and underground utilities on the south side for widening in Phase 2,” FDOT Public Information Specialist Jen Horton said. “Phase 2 includes the widening of the eastbound portion of the road and the construction of the eastbound bridge. In Phase 3, traffic will be moved to the south side of the roadway to construct the permanent drainage, roadway widening and westbound bridge. Then (in) Phase 4, traffic will be put into final configuration with six lanes — three in each direction — for final paving and striping.”

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Digging is necessary to replace pipes and wires running underground.

Challenges during this $37.6 million project have included environmental concerns, temporary drainage and working in wet conditions near lakes Bennet and Lotta, she said. “This is overcome with erosion control measures, temporary sheet pile walls and strategic dewatering, which are all standard practices,” Horton said. This project can cause some additional congestion in the meantime and might have some adverse effects on Ocoee businesses along the road. But the main goal is to alleviate excess traffic, improve resident and business access and shorten

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travel time throughout Ocoee’s portion of the S.R. 50 corridor, Horton said. “Other improvements include drainage, signing and pavement markings, signalization, milling and resurfacing, twin bridge construction at Lake Bennet, addition of retention ponds and bicycle and pedestrian facilities,” she said. Based on proximity to the lakes and potential flooding, some grades will have been raised by the end of the project, officials said.

UNDER INVESTIGATION Per Lane Construction reports, on the morning of Oct. 16 on this project, worker Guillermo Solis Jr., 25, of Seville, died in his sixth year with the company. The incident is still under investigation.

The design team wants to remove the physical and psychological barrier effect the road creates between its west — toward downtown — and its east, away from downtown. “We met with several Realtors … and they told us that the market for properties on the east side of the street is different than properties on the west side,” said engineer Ian Lockwood. “If you’re going to want to leverage your address in Winter Garden … it’s a whole lot easier to say you’re connected to downtown if you’re on the west side of Dillard. If you’re on the east side, there’s a five-lane chasm between your … property and the downtown.” This divide expands beyond Dillard Street, most notably to East Plant Street, which starkly contrasts with West Plant Street — downtown. With all of Dillard Street covered and West Plant Street thriving, perhaps one of the next projects for local leaders will take a look eastward as prosperity is projected to spread that way.

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said. Parking will be along the west side south of Story Road and on the east side north of Story Road, he said. Small utilities will be wired underground with the ability to remove some power poles along the street, she said. Once the team had finished its presentation, Winter Garden Wheel Works owner Dennis Jones offered his thoughts on the proposed layout. “I had some real concerns at the beginning, especially on the amount of traffic on Dillard, that this was really going to be able to accept the flow of traffic and not cause backup,” Jones said. “You’ve assured me that this is something that we can work with. It looks great, and I don’t have any concerns any longer.” Some attendees had concerns that alterations could affect the feel of the street to the point of driving out old businesses. But with slower traffic on Dillard Street, drivers will have more time to look at the businesses, which should increase potential visits across the board, Lockwood said. “We want to support what’s there today, and we want to enable people who’d like to redevelop their property to do it,” Lockwood said. That decrease in speed will not make Dillard Street as slow as West Plant Street, but the speed limit will be slower in the name of pedestrian and cyclist safety. Walkers and cyclists also will

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A roundabout at Smith Street would lead into brick road to Plant Street.

benefit from the shift to three vehicle lanes from five in several ways: They will have two fewer traffic lanes to cross, many more crosswalks and a wide trail dedicated to such movement with connectivity to the West Orange Trail. This also should increase potential business trips, according to statistics, Lockwood said. As for roundabouts at Plant Street, Smith Street and Story Road, the team is still considering designs based on the space available, but Lockwood assured residents the roundabouts would be able to support any trucks moving through.

City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said past redevelopments, especially West Plant Street, ultimately improved the area, but all things take time. Lockwood offered Edgewater Drive as the closest comparison by traffic volume, calling this plan an investment. Funding, design development, final utility design and permitting should be the stages completed through 2017, with 2018 as the goal for implementation, Lockwood said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Winter Garden Mayor John Rees, center, presents a proclamation declaring Larry Cappleman a Heritage Builder in the city. Lori Gibson, president of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, shared Larry Cappleman’s accomplishments in a program last week.

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Larry Cappleman, a Winter Garden native and third-generation resident and businessman, was honored Thursday, Nov. 19, as a Heritage Builder by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. Mayor John Rees read and presented a proclamation to Cappleman, who attended the ceremony with his wife, two sons and several grandchildren. Rees, also a lifelong resident, said, “We are blessed to have Larry Cappleman here in our community.” After accepting the proclamation, Cappleman said: “This is quite an honor. It’s a privilege to be part of something as special as Winter Garden.” Cappleman’s grandfather, William Cappleman, and William’s brother, Thurlow, arrived in Winter Garden in 1912 to open a Plant Street grocery store. William and Ethel had two sons, Franklin and Eugene. After both served in World War II, Franklin opened Cappleman Insurance Agency in 1946. Gene helped his father run the grocery store until 1953, when

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they sold the store to Johnny Griffin. Gene (Larry’s father) then entered the insurance business with Franklin. Larry joined his father and uncle in the insurance company in 1972 and took ownership upon the death of Uncle Franklin. He sold the business to American Phoenix Corporation in 1995 and went to work for the company in Orlando for two years before returning to Winter Garden as an insurance salesperson for Hillcrest in 1997. Larry and Kevin McEwen bought Hillcrest in 1999. He has served on numerous boards, including several banks, the Roper YMCA, Main Street Winter Garden; the advisory committee of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, which provided a large part of the funding for the redesign of downtown; and the Winter Garden Merchant Association. He also was instrumental in

the construction of the YMCA in West Orange County. He got Mary V. Tanner to donate the land for the Y. This land was later swapped with a parcel owned by Bert Roper so the new Y building would be on the road that was traveled by many from Windermere to Winter Garden. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes.com.

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15000 block of West Colonial Drive. Battery. An officer apprehended a walking suspect matching a description from a domestic dispute. The suspect said he had argued with his wife. He said his wife had plopped on the bed to ask for money while he slept, which he gave after she tugged and pushed him. She bought an alcoholic energy drink and then returned with belligerent behavior, slashing his bicycle tires so he could not leave, he said. She told him she would call the police if he left, he said.

CALL STATS OAKLAND POLICE The department reported these October numbers: Business Checks: 473 Felony Arrests: 7 Misdemeanor Arrests: 10 Police Events: 1,269 Traffic Crashes: 10 Traffic Stops: 236 Vacation House Checks: 21 OCOEE POLICE The department reported 2,046 calls for service from Oct. 8 to Nov. 11: Arrests (adult): 91 Arrests (juvenile): 24 Assault/battery: 33 Burglary (residential and business): 24 Burglary (vehicle): 42 Child abuse: 9 Criminal mischief: 16 Drug violations: 23 DUI: 9 Robbery: 2

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She told officers he had hit her in the head with a chair and punched her in the left side of the face. She said he had hit her in the left leg and side with a stool and then threw it at her, also trying to hit her with a faucet broken off the kitchen sink. He threw the bike at her while she huddled in fear, calling her names and smacking her face, she said. Officers found no evidence of fresh injuries on either person, and she said more than once, “This time I’m going to tell you the truth.” No arrests or charges were filed, so the husband took his belongings and then left via a ride from his wife’s sister.

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The statues of Ian and Elyse Terry at the YMCA are a constant reminder of the Windermere siblings and their love of the game. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR

Four words have gotten Leigh Ann Dyal through the last 10 years: friends, faith, family and forgiveness. It was a decade ago — Oct. 10, 2005 — when her world fell apart. Her husband, who she was in the process of divorcing, shot and killed their two children, Elyse, 10, and Ian, 8, before ending his own life. Within weeks, friends and neighbors had raised enough money to have statues created and placed near the Roper YMCA soccer field, a place where Dyal’s son and daughter spent so much time. There are individual statues of the two in soccer poses positioned on either side of the gazebo between the ball field and the swimming pool; another statue depicts them sitting together on a small bench, engrossed in a book. The soccer fields were dedicated in memory of the two, as well. On a recent Saturday morning, Dyal, with her family and friends, held a rededication ceremony of her children’s memorials. Ian’s statue had succumbed to Florida’s heat and

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Leigh Ann Dyal is comforted by a statue at the Roper YCMA soccer field that pays tribute to her two children, Elyse and Ian, who died in 2005 at the hands of their father.

toppled to the ground, so it was cleaned up and returned to its original location. Dyal brought a dozen or so soccer trophies Ian and Elyse had received through the years, lining them up under the gazebo near colorful balloons. In addressing the small

crowd, she said knows she will one day see them again because of her faith in God — and she even has forgiven the man who took them from her. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver. com.

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Dilyn Le was all smiles at the Thanksgiving celebration.

Jada Christie showed some great strength at the log-throwing station. Right: Charlotte Cairnes wasted no time shucking her piece of corn.

Throwback Thursday P reschoolers at Zion New Life Lutheran Church and Preschool in Winter Garden went back to basics Nov. 20 to recreate the first Thanksgiving. During the fun-filled morning, the children — donning Native American and pilgrim costumes — enjoyed a plethora of activities, including rug-beating, making beaded jewelry, shucking corn, throwing logs and even spending some time in a petting zoo.

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Taylor Ogata learned how to clean clothes with a washboard. Right: Ryker Kelly worked hard on his bead bracelet.

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Chas Oelker, 6, focused on his boat.

Arr, matey! Cub Scouts brave waves at Raingutter Regatta

ub Scout Pack 320 took to the high seas for an afternoon of racing for its annual Raingutter Regatta Nov. 14 at Keene’s Crossing Elementary School. Scouts and their families enjoyed pizza, crafts and a boat race. Scouts and siblings raced boats across a gutter by blowing air through a straw. Before the regatta, the scouts had a Scouting for Food event, during which they collected donated food in the Independence community.

Cali (ID #A320629) has been in the shelter close to a month. She was surrendered because of her owner’s housing restrictions. She is housebroken, crate-trained and friendly with strangers and children. She’s been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped so she’s ready to roll with her new family for just $55. Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

For more information, call (407) 836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com. Critter Corner showcases local animals available for adoption. If you run a shelter or animal rescue and wish to participate, contact Staff Writer Catherine Kerr, ckerr@orangeobserver.com.

— JENNIFER NESSLAR James Knorr, 10, made a noisemaker.

NOTICE BY THE TOWN OF WINDERMERE OF THE INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM AD VALOREM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS Attention property owners: Sunset Bay

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The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing Windermere to use the uniform ad valorem method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments levied by Windermere, as provided in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes for ten years, consisting of years 2016 through and including year 2025, for costs and expenses that Windermere will incur for milling and resurfacing the portion of Down Point Lane required to be maintained by the Sunset Bay Homeowner Association. This non-ad valorem assessment will be levied for the first time in 2016 on the properties in the Sunset Bay subdivision. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate at the public hearing should contact the Town Clerk at (407) 876-2563 no later than 48 hours prior to the public hearing to arrange for assistance. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing to be heard regarding the use of the uniform ad valorem method of collecting such non-ad valorem assessments. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing such person will need a record of proceedings, and for such purpose the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. November 3, 2015.

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Joshua Hancock, 6, sported an eye patch for the pirate-themed event.

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Fresh from Florida Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services once again is serving up fresh fall seasonal produce. Schools are receiving more than 1,460 cases of fresh from Florida satsumas, which will be served for breakfast and lunch throughout the district. Satsumas are one of the sweetest citrus varieties. They have the same look and feel of a tangerine or mandarin orange with a much sweeter taste. Orange County Public Schools receives their seasonal satsumas from premier farmers in North Florida, Mack and Alicia Glass, of Cherokee Ranch in Jackson County. “Satsuma’s don’t ship well so we are lucky that they are grown in Florida,” said Lora Gilbert, senior director of the OCPS Food and Nutrition Services. “Our school district is very happy to support the Florida farmers.” The district purchased more than 500,000 pounds of citrus this year for students in the form of tangelos, oranges, tangerines and satsumas.

Cub Scout Pack 922 Ocoee Cub Scout Pack 922 collected more than 300 bags of food during its Scouting for Food service project this month. The scouts traveled to 12 different neighborhoods Nov. 7 to place plastic bags on doors. One week later, they returned to collect 305 bags of nonperishable foods to donated to the Christian Service Center in Ocoee. The pack wants to thank the Ocoee residents for their donations. “We are very proud of these boys and want to thank our local community for supporting us in this worthy service project,” said Marian Adams, Pack 922 committee chair.

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Sublette receives honorable JA award

Brad Shreffler has been named the 2015-16 Teacher of the Year for both the main campus and the Ninth-Grade Center at West Orange High.

Whispering Oak Elementary congratulated fifthgrade teacher Keith Tomasek as this year’s Teacher of the Year.

SunRidge Elementary School’s Support Person of the Year is Angela Nadeau.

Orange County School Board Chair Bill Sublette has received Junior Achievement of Central Florida’s “Spirit of Achievement” Award. The distinguished award honors an active business person in Central Florida who has made significant contributions to private enterprise in the community. Honorees are those whose work has nudged the Central Florida community in a better, stronger direction. In 2010, Sublette became Florida’s first countywide elected chair of a local school board. He is an attorney and has spent his career working to improve the quality of public schools. He also served in the Florida House of Representatives for eight years. During his time in the Legislature he filled a variety of leadership positions, including stints as chairman of the Education Appropriations Committee, chairman of the House Public Responsibility Council and chairman of the Orange County Legislative Delegation.

Whispering Oak Elementary congratulates bookkeeper Sandra Jones-Cooper as Support Person of the Year.

Principal Douglas Szcinski, center, congratulated Luiza Simoes and Kylie Heckman on their awards. Right: Szcinski and Padmanie Bejai

After leaving the Legislature, Sublette served as chairman of the Orange County Jail Oversight Commission, and he has led a number of community organizations. He has also been a tireless advocate for children’s issues. Locally, he has served as a Guardian ad Litem for more than 60 children and has chaired the Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families Community Advisory Board. He also has served as the statewide chair of the Children’s Campaign 5 Promises to Children initiative and sat on the Governor’s Blueprint Commission for Juvenile Justice.

West Orange High School Three West Orange High students represented the school and the state at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders and the Congress of Future Scientists and Technologists. Luiza Simoes, Kylie Heckman and Padmanie Bejai all received an award of excellence for completion of the Congress.

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Captain Neato Man (Reid Beier) and his mother (Ilyana Adame) drag an unsuspecting stranger into his superhero fantasy that becomes a reality. “Adventures of Captain Neato Man,” Ocoee High School.

SQUARE DANCING 7 to 8:15 p.m. and dance from 8 to 9:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Vignetti Recreation Center, 1910 Adair St., Ocoee. Join the Garden Patch Square Dance Club for these classes. (407) 2828341.

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Sara (Jaime Sharp) and Bertie May (Deanna Hubbard) grieved for Rupert (Asher Adams) after he died to save another girl’s life.

Five high schools in West Orange competed in the District V Thespians festival last weekend. Dr. Phillips High School will take its one-act play to the state competition in the spring, and Windermere Preparatory School and West Orange High School were named alternates.

CHRISTMAS MADRIGAL DINNER & SHOW 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter GardenVineland Road, Windermere. Tickets are $25; reservations are required by Dec. 1. (407) 905-7737, Ext. 3391, or jason.king@windermereprep.com.

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Cornelia (Paige Pedersen, right) received a visit from three energetic teenagers (Bailey Gavulic, Meghan Amundson and Cecilia Dixon) before heading out to her new Broadway show. “Opening Night,” Olympia High School.

t is an uncommon opportunity to witness a work of art you know will stick with you in a profound way. The audience realized it had come across such an moment when four haunting silhouettes appeared at the end of Ken Rush’s original one-act play “The Forgotten Ones,” performed by his West Orange High School students as the final one-act of this year’s District 5 Thespians festival.

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Lindsay Crum shared Pallet Creationz’s photo. OK, I can share this now that I’ve given it to my fiance for his birthday. Super big rave to Pallet Creationz! Billy was great to deal with. He made it faster than I expected and delivered it to me at work! We have partnered with the Winter Garden Rants, Raves and Reviews Facebook group to spotlight a different “rave” each week.

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“To do a period piece like this, you really have to focus on hairstyles, and I thought that whoever designed your hair did a very nice job with that.” — Gary Cadwallader, education director at Orlando Repertory Theatre

“ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN NEATO MAN,” Ocoee High School

“You (Reid Beier) make big choices and you don’t back down … you put it out there and you took risks, and it paid off.” — Dana Brazil, director of education at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

“THE LESSON,” Windermere Preparatory School

“You (Alex Schwartz) played the age so well that it was just amazing to watch, and you had amazing chemistry not only with Anasia (Clayton) but also with Claudia (Verbaas).”

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The community depicted in the play is a Southern Baptist congregation in the 1930s — not the most likely group to welcome any outsiders. When Sara Harper (Jaime Sharp) — a black schoolteacher — and her four disabled students show up looking for somewhere to belong, they aren’t immediately invited into open arms. But each of those students has a story to tell. Chester (Aidan Wamsley) was born without arms, but losing his mother as a toddler was a bigger challenge. Bertie May (Deanna Hubbard) can’t hear, but only seeing her friend drown as a child was traumatic enough. The tension in the audience was tangible when a girl from the town, played by Grace Gustino, fell into a creek. A stark and perfectly timed switch to blue lighting, watery sound effects and Gustino’s slow, rolling movements put us in the creek with her until she surfaced to gasp for air. When she went under again, the audience held its breath with her. Rupert (Asher Adams), one of Sara’s students, jumped in and saved the drowning girl — but it cost him his life. In a closing monologue by Matt Guernier, the audience learned the town’s attitude had shifted after the incident at the creek. Sara became the school’s teacher, and her students had been embraced after Rupert’s heroic act, although they were each tak-

en by sickness or tragedy to join him before reaching old age. Who are the unlikely heroes in our lives? Who are the ones whose hearts can make a difference? They’re all around us, but they’re too often forgotten. Rush’s inspiration was his wife, Sara, a teacher for students with special needs. “Her gift to them was that she loved and cared for each and every one like they were her own children,” Rush wrote in his playwright commentary. “Sara Harper is Sara Rush.” Rush wanted to write a play that would highlight the specific talents of his current students. They rose to the occasion — some by realistically portraying mentally and physically disabled children of a bygone era, others by embracing the intolerant mentality of uppity school board members, others still by designing complex sets and executing seamless changes. “Watching the characters develop, striving to meet (Rush’s) expectation and his vision for this play to come to life is fascinating,” stage manager Katie Householder said. “The actors have taken the opportunity that comes with doing an original play to develop the character based on their strengths, without preconceived notions.” Contact Catherine Kerr at ckerr@ orangeobserver.com.

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Nina (Hayley Shipley) was upset when Konstantin (Danny Lovelle) shot a seagull, which was a symbol she had related to. “The Seagull,” Dr. Phillips High School.

BEST OF SHOW

More than 1,000 students competed from 26 schools. The following West Orange-area students earned Best of Show for their individual events:

— Paul Castaneda, board member of Greater Orlando Actors Theatre

Duet Acting: Adalberto Borroto/Sabrina Michaels, Dr. Phillips Duet Acting: Gracie Dyer/Paige Pedersen, Olympia Large Group Musical: Adalberto Borroto & co., Dr. Phillips Playwriting: Willie Jones, Ocoee Scenic Design: Kendall Myers, West Orange Small Group Musical: Oliver Davids & co., Dr. Phillips Solo Musical: Oliver Davids, Dr. Phillips Solo Musical: Jeremy Marchena, Olympia

“THE SEAGULL,” Dr. Phillips High School

“I’ve seen almost all of you grow up in this troupe. …You should always remain proud of your participation in this program.” — Hans Harrison, master carpenter at Orlando Repertory Theatre

When a student (Anasia Clayton) visits a professor (Alex Schwartz) for a lesson, she gets the same gruesome fate as the 39 students before her. “The Lesson,” Windermere Preparatory School.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES A poster produced by E.M. Tanner advertising turkeys for sale during the holidays. The family property on Avalon Road shared the neighborhood with lush orange groves, vegetable fields and cottages built during the 1920s land boom. Written on the reverse of this poster: “Mr. Tanner raised turkeys in the 1950s out at Avalon southwest of Winter Garden. He gave away as many as he sold probably!”

70 years ago

Raymond G. Dickson, General Electric dealer, has leased the west storeroom in the new Chicone block on Plant Street in Winter Garden. Dickson said, “G.E. days are here again and in my new quarters we will display all of the General Electric development.”

50 years ago

Windermere Mayor-Town Manager Dean Kinzey appointed a committee of three, including himself, to lay the foundation for employing a full-time town manager. Charles Green and Carolyn Greer completed the committee. Winter Garden Mayor-elect Ray Spears was sworn in last Thursday evening by out-going mayor C.H. Johnson. After swearing in Spears as new mayor, Johnson said: “I’d like to thank those people who voted for me. … I know I am leaving the office in good hands.”

45 years ago

The 1970 West Orange Debutantes are Nancy Bock, Ann Duppenthaler, Carol Farnsworth, Janet McMillan, Jill Pitchford, Leslie Stanford, Linda Wiltse and Sallie Youngblood.

NOV. 23, 1951 Did you drive “America’s favorite V-8” in the 1950s? An advertisement in the Nov. 23, 1951, issue of Winter Garden Times touted the “Fordomatic Drive” in new Ford automobiles, and you could buy one at Winter Garden Ford Inc., at 236 E. Plant St. According to Winter Garden Heritage Foundation archives, that area has also been home to Oscar Bryan Ford, Winter Garden Motor Company, Coffey-Girvin Ford and Rogers-Brownlee Ford. That strip of land is now residential.

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

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25 years ago

Vera Carter was sworn in as Orange County Commissioner for District 1. Administering the oath of office was fellow Windermere resident Judge Winifred Sharp of the 5th District Court of Appeal.

Dr. James L. Schott, superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, cut the ribbon to dedicate Bay Meadows Elementary. Melanie Craig is the principal, and the mascot is the Koala.

10 years ago

Diane Black and Katie Ozdemir created their second Wings of Hope calendar, which focuses on the beauty of children with cancer. One of the children featured was 10-year-old Kyle Piveral, a survivor from Ocoee.

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appelling down the side of a sevenstory building was easy for Erin Akers because she’s not afraid of heights, but confined-spaces training was a bit of a challenge for the Winter Garden resident, who is working toward becoming a firefighter.

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Two former West Orange Wildcats and West Orange Warrior football players competed in a recent SEC game. Garrett “Juice” Johnson is a wide receiver for the Kentucky Wildcats, and Sean Kelly is a punter for the South Carolina Gamecocks. With them is Eric Poole, who was one of their coaches during their Wildcats years.

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

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SPORTS CARDINALS FLY HIGH The Ocoee Cardinals have two football teams at 13-0 after competing at the American Youth Football Southeast Regional Championships recently, with one of those teams advancing to AYF Nationals Dec. 5 in Osceola County. The Cardinals eighthgrade team went undefeated and won the Western Division Championship, CFYFL Future Bowl and Southeast Regional Championship under the leadership of Julian Pittman. Ocoee’s seventh-grade team also went 13-0, placing first in the Western Division, first in the Future Bowl and second at the Southeast Regional Championships. Demetrius Boney is the head coach. The Cardinals’ 10U team also had a strong season and advanced to regionals after a 7-1 season.

BULLDOGS ADVANCE The Ocoee Bulldogs Unlimited football team is heading to Disney. The Bulldogs Unlimited team, ages 14 and under, defeated Umatilla in the Southeast Regional Championship Nov. 21, 6-0. With the victory, Ocoee advances to the Pop Warner Super Bowl beginning Dec. 6at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Bulldogs are the last remaining Pop Warner team from the coverage area.

W.O. ALUM EARNS HONOR West Orange alum Quinton Forrest, a freshman basketball player at Bethune-Cookman University, was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week Nov. 16. Forrest, a guard, was recognized after shooting 80% from the floor and scoring 18 points in a win over Trinity College in the Wildcats’ opener. B-CU is 2-1 so far this season and Forrest will return home to the Central Florida area with his teammates Dec. 22 to take on UCF. Forrest also played for Windermere Prep.

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After beating Apopka in the playoffs for the first time Nov. 20, 21-14, West Orange has advanced to the Class 8A, Region 1 Championship — deeper than the program has ever gone in the state playoffs.

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or a moment, a familiar sense of dread began to set in. After the West Orange Warriors had led for most of the Class 8A, Region 1 Semifinals Nov. 20, the Apopka Blue Darters scored and took a 14-13 with 8:22 left in the game. At that moment, an air of anxiety that had been lingering on the field and in the stands at Raymond Screws Field — one fueled

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What are you looking forward to most this season? Improving as a team on offense and defense and basically winning a championship — (a) district championship and then states. Do you have personal goals for the season? (To) become a leader, a better person and just attack the basket more. You committed and signed an NLI to play at UCF. What are you looking forward to there? I’m looking forward to winning a conference championship and getting better. Bettering the program, showing other hometown kids that you can stay home to (play for) a good team. What about your game would you like to improve this season to prepare you for college? I want to improve shooting off the dribble and knocking more 3s out.

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When did you start playing basketball, and what got you into playing? I started around second grade. Playing outside with a bunch of boys. I always beat them outside, so I just kept playing. What makes you want to come back each year? Just knowing that I’m good at it and (I) want to be better. It’ll help me go far in life, education-wise and everything. I feel like it keeps me on track. What are your hopes for the team this year aside from winning a championship? Coming together. You can learn other people’s personality, and I don’t know, becoming a family. Is there any game in particular you’re looking forward to this season? I’m looking forward to playing Jones. The other girl is committed to UCF from there — Cornelia Wright. I’m looking forward to competing against her. They have a really good team. I’ve been playing with her since fifth or sixth grade. What’s your favorite subject in school and why? I like math because it gets difficult but then you got it. I like difficult stuff. If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I think Hawaii. (It has) a lot of water and parks I see online. Would you rather watch a good movie or read a good book? A movie. I don’t really get into reading that much.

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STEVEN RYZEWSKI SIDELINE SCENE WINTER GARDEN The West Orange Warriors hardly could contain their jubilation. In the moments after the Warriors defeated Apopka in the second round of the FHSAA Class 8A State Playoffs, teammates hugged and high-fived — jumping up and down while hollering in celebration. For members of the Apopka Blue Darters, walking back to the visitor’s sideline after the two teams shook hands, it must have stung in ways only fellow athletes could understand. It might be lost on those young men in the moment, but the excitement the Warriors displayed was a subconscious sign of respect — a sign that the moment was bigger than the fact that the victory had advanced the program deeper into the state playoffs than it had ever gone before. No, that celebration was all about West Orange beating the Blue Darters for the first time in the state playoffs, almost a year to the day after Apopka embarrassed the Warriors on their home field — that celebration was about West Orange knocking off a team whose seniors had played in three consecutive state championship games, winning two. It was a cathartic moment for players such as Eddie McDoom and Naquan Renalds, who remember losing to Apopka as far back as their Pop Warner days playing for the

West Orange Wildcats. Make no mistake: The Warriors’ excitement is one the sincerest forms of (a begrudging) respect. And, therein lies a greater truth for both programs: How lucky are the Warriors and the Blue Darters to have a first class rivalry in the state of Florida? How lucky are the two programs in west and northwest Orange County to have an authentic, tradition-filled rivalry? Sure, it has not always been that way. I remember interviewing a player for Apopka in 2012, when I was a freelancer covering high-school sports. The Blue Darters had just beat up on the Warriors, and I asked about the rivalry. He (rightly so) corrected me: There is no rivalry if one team wins every game. Luckily, that has changed. The Warriors have now won three of the past four meetings, and it is safe to say that at least since coach Bob Head arrived at West Orange, the rivalry is legitimate — and how great for both programs? Having a rival you despise — within reason,

hopefully — is one of the great experiences of being an athlete and a fan. For the Warriors, that rival is based on geographic proximity and the two schools’ history as two of the older programs in Orange County. But it’s also more than that — Apopka has won state championships, and West Orange has not. Over the past few years, the Blue Darters have been the class of Central Florida, if not the entire state — a role the Warriors are dying to assume. Now, after losing three of the past four meetings, it will be the Blue Darters who are chomping at the bit to defeat the Warriors next fall. These two programs have a game on their schedule every season guaranteed to pack and sell out the home team’s stadium — something of which other athletic directors can only dream. So, here’s to many more exciting meetings between Apopka and West Orange in the years to come. Someone will win, someone will lose — but the real winner will always be the fans who get to experience the very best in high-school football in Florida.

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come down with (a jump ball) ... what’s running through your head is, ‘Who wants this ball more?’” Bollinger said. “Luckily no one else wanted (that ball) as bad as me.” West Orange kicker Colby Adamson had a huge night for the Warriors, converting on two field goals (from 25 yards in the first half and from 35 yards in the second half) while also performing well on punts and kickoffs. Warriors coach Bob Head praised his team’s resilience after the game for fighting back against an Apopka team that had advanced to the Class 8A State Championship Game in each of the previous three seasons. “We just looked at each other and said, ‘We’ve got to come up big again,’” Head said of the moments after the Blue Darters had taken the lead. West Orange will travel to Jacksonville Nov. 27 to take on Mandarin (12-0) in the Class 8A, Region 1 Championship. The victor will take on the winner of the Region 2 Championship between Dr. Phillips and Osceola.

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by the Blue Darters’ dogged determination to keep within striking distance — hit its peak. Fortunately, it didn’t last long. Less than a minute after Apopka scored, quarterback Woody Barrett hooked up with wide receiver Naquan Renalds for a 61-yard touchdown — Renalds’ second touchdown reception of the night and arguably the biggest of his young career. As Renalds charged down the field and into the end zone, the Warriors charged into the third round of the state playoffs for the first time in program history with a 21-14 victory. “I dropped a ball (earlier), and I knew I had to make it up,” Renalds said. “Woody Barrett throwing (me) touchdowns — I love that dude, I love my team.” Although Renalds recorded the game-winning touchdown, it was the Warriors’ (11-1) defense that shined against Apopka for a second time this fall — including two stops in the game’s waning moments punctuated by a gamesealing interception by safety Ben Bollinger. After allowing just three points in a regular-season victory over the Blue Darters, West Orange’s defense limited Apopka to just 14 points on Friday. For Bollinger, picking off a pass to seal a huge victory is becoming something of a habit this fall — his interception against Dr. Phillips back on Sept. 11 cemented that win, also. So, when a pass hung up in the air and created a jump ball situation, it wasn’t entirely surprising that the senior safety was the one to come down with it. “It’s never clear who is going to

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Foundation ends strong season in regional final The Lions fell in a close 12-7 game Nov. 20 to rival Victory Christian, last year’s Class 2A state champion. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN

In the waning moments of the regional championship Nov. 20, Foundation Academy neared the end zone trailing Victory Christian, 12-7. The end zone at Walker Field represented more than just a touchdown — it represented a trip to the state semifinals and what would have been the program’s first-ever regional championship. Those hopes were shattered, though, when a defender for Victory intercepted a pass, gaining possession and sealing the victory. It was a heartbreaking turn of events for the Lions, considering Foundation led the game until fourth quarter. “We’re young and we made mistakes,” said Coach Brad Lord. “That’s it.”

“I knew it was going to be a war when we played again. We’re a little upset we didn’t go further than we did, but we had a great season.” — Coach Brad Lord

Foundation and Victory met earlier this season Oct. 16, when the Lions defeated the Storm 34-28 in overtime. It was a particularly important win for Foundation as it locked up the Lions’ first-ever district title and came against the state champions from 2014. With all that said, Lord and his staff knew beating a good team twice was going to be difficult. “I knew it was going to be a war when we played again,” Lord said. “We’re a little upset we didn’t go further than we did but we had a great season.” The 2015 season began with a four-game losing streak. Things turned around quickly for Foundation after its coaching staff made adjustments to the offense. The team, which concluded the season with a 7-5 record, won seven games in a row leading up to Friday’s loss to the Storm. The Lions went further in the playoffs than any other football team in the Winter Garden-based school’s history, also winning their first-ever playoff game. “What can I say?” Lord said to his players after the loss, as the sounds of the Victory celebration grew louder in the background. “You gave me the greatest year I’ve ever had as a coach. I love you guys. … “I’m not going to sugarcoat it,” he said later. “We made too many mistakes. But you played hard.

Foundation Academy struggled on offense against Victory.

And you fought.” After the coaches spoke, junior Jaquane Patterson got in front of his team. “I’m proud of you all. We started off 0 and 4,” he said. “But we brought it together every day. We became one as a family.”

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Final record: 7-5 (+2 wins from 2014) Points for: 303 Points against: 228 Highlight: The Lions won sevenconsecutive games from Sept. 25 (27-14 victory over St. Pete Catholic) through Nov. 13 (38-18 victory over Warner Christian in first round of state playoffs).

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hoops for the private school in south Winter Garden were busy putting together the program’s best season ever. Foundation Academy finished the 2015 football campaign with a 7-5 record, having recorded its first district championship and first playoff victory before seeing its season draw to a close in a heartbreaking 12-7 loss to Victory Christian Nov. 20. Now, after eating, sleeping and breathing football since August, those six Lions will jump headfirst into the 2015-16 basketball season with a game scheduled for Nov. 24 against Circle Christian, after the time of publication. “It’s going to be a little rough (at first), but after a couple days of practice, I think I’ll be ready,” Patterson, a junior, said. “When we get home, our dad (Ed Loos — an assistant coach for the basketball team) always helps us run through the plays and helps us prepare for when we’re ready to come back to basketball.” At a small school such as Foundation — the Lions compete in Class 2A (of eight) in football — crossover between sports is a way of life. So, when success comes for the football program, managing the overlap between the fall and winter sports can become a bit of a challenge. “It is an exciting problem,” Athletic Director David Baginski said. “The biggest thing we have is coaches who are experienced and who know how to handle it. Our basketball coach (Al Peterson) does things like schedule district games late in the season.

… He sets himself up for success. Our football coach (Brad Lord) understands the importance of kids that are crossover athletes.” Peterson might appreciate that crossover and the scheduling conflicts it entails better than most. A multi-sport athlete as a youth, Peterson actually played football in college at nearby UCF. The coach, in his fourth year leading the basketball program for the Lions, said he has developed a strategy for handling the first few weeks each year when he is shorthanded. “You approach it very cautiously,” Peterson said. “You can’t really install too much — you’ve really got to simplify a lot of things with the guys you do have. “Scheduling helps, too,” he said. “If you are able to schedule for that, it allows you to be able to miss those guys for a little bit and not have three and four and five games go by without those guys.” Although football players are not allowed to practice with the basketball team until the season comes to close — with the exception of a group of players Lord released to Peterson who do not play much for the football team — Peterson still expects them to do some basic training during downtime, things such as dribbling and getting shots up, and Lord said his kids’ playing multiple sports is a strength for his program. “I’m from the Northeast — I played hockey, baseball and football (growing up),” said Lord, who is also an assistant coach for the school’s baseball team. “We never had ACL injuries back then, because our bodies were fully fit and the kids weren’t getting a

constant pounding. … (Kids who specialize in one sport are) working the same muscle all the time. … I love that my kids play separate sports.” Lord’s and Peterson’s attitudes are especially important in making Baginski’s life a little easier. With Foundation’s enrollment size, having crossover is essential to fielding teams in some sports and staying competitive in others. “If we take a hard line on things, we run in danger of getting kids not committing to certain sports,” Baginski said. “Then our teams won’t fill up. … So we have to be flexible, and it takes good communication between coaches and staffs.” Of the football players returning to the hardwood, Konrie Brown is among the most important to the basketball team’s prospects this winter. Brown said that, although he has been focused on football and helping to lead the Lions to new heights in that arena, he also has made sure to check in with teammates on the basketball team to see how they’re doing and get any important information he might have missed. And, although someone such as Eddie Loos actually prefers basketball, he said he was in no hurry to return to his favorite sport before Foundation’s final football game last Friday. “When I’m on a team that is on a winning streak, I feel like that’s more important than transitioning to the beginning of another season,” Loos said. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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30, for $280,000. Built in 2006, it has seven bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,747 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $74.73. OCOEE The home at 808 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, sold Oct. 30, for $275,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,733

square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $158.68. WESTYN BAY The home at 2465 Orsota Circle, Ocoee, sold Nov. 3, for $289,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,650 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $79.42.

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The home at 2780 Palastro Way, Ocoee, sold Oct. 30, for $283,500. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,113 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $91.07.

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KEENE’S POINTE The home at 11401 Buckley Wood Lane, Windermere, sold Nov. 2, for $1,290,500. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,774 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $223.50.

The home at 11621 Claymont Circle, Windermere, sold Oct. 30, for $615,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,371 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $182.44. LAKES OF WINDERMERE The home at 6612 Duncaster St., Windermere, sold Oct. 30, for $325,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,131 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $103.80.

one-half baths and 3,773 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $98.99.

PEACHTREE PARK The home at 8737 Peachtree Park Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 30, for $365,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,780 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.29.

The home at 1948 Pantheon Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 1, for $275,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,032 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.33.

SOUTHERN ACRES The home at 13426 Southern Way, Windermere, sold Oct. 30, for $445,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,613 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $170.30.

THE COVE AT HAMLIN The home at 5311 Bowman Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 14, for $494,863. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,967 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $124.74.

TILDENS GROVE The home at 5439 Tildens Grove Blvd., Windermere, sold Oct. 30, for $720,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 4,382 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $164.31.

FOXCREST The home at 13123 Aubrey Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $436,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,833 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $113.75.

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ALEXANDER RIDGE The home at 1934 Pantheon Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 31, for $373,490. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three-and-

HICKORY HAMMOCK The home at 16187 Johns Lake Overlook Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $475,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,901 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $163.74.

The home at 16012 Citrus Knoll Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 2, for $450,580. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,843 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.25. Courtesy photos

INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES The home at 5628 New Indepen-

This Brookestone home, at 1872 Tumblewater Blvd., Ocoee, sold Oct. 30, for $335,000. The home features a pond view and a master bedroom that opens to a patio with a solar-heated pool and spa.

SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 92 High Sale Price: $1,290,500 Low Sale Price: $64,044 REO/Bank Owned: Eight Auction/REO: Two Short Sales: Two

dence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $256,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,148 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.18. JOHNS LAKE POINTE The home at 15214 Sunset Overlook Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 2, for $458,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,486 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.38. ORCHARD HILLS The home at 14425 Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $333,659. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,781 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.98.

The home at 14330 Orchard Hills Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $319,185. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,690 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $118.66. The home at 14313 Orchard Hills Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $294,714. Built in 2015, it

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has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,471 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.27. OVERLOOK AT HAMLIN The home at 7924 Minutemen Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $349,995. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,513 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $139.27.

The home at 7864 Minutemen Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $313,800. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,274 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $137.99. STONEYBROOK WEST The home at 2668 Slagrove Court, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 30, for $303,500. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,187 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $138.77.

The home at 13556 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 5, for $240,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,050 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.07. WATERLEIGH The home at 15550 Waterleigh Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 4, for $361,193. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,350 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $153.70.

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It’s silly, but we BELIEVE The Garden Theatre will present the Christmas classic “Miracle on 34th Street” at 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4 through 20, at the theater, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The story, written in 1947 by Valentine Davies, was inspired by Davies’ own struggle through the Christmas shopping crowds, trying to find a present for his wife. As the behind-the-scenes story goes, the commercialism he saw made him wonder what the real Santa would make of it all. The center of the tale is 7-year-old Susan, who has doubts about Santa Claus. But after meeting a special department store Santa who’s convinced he’s the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all — something to believe in. This classic play is produced by Garden Theatre and is directed by Tim Williams. “‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is a classic holiday film beloved by many people,” Williams said. “The play evokes incredible childhood memories for the millions of those who watch the 1947 film every holiday season, and it provides a special treat to those unfamiliar with the original film or book. The story’s themes of our belief in the power of myth and our faith in the generosity of humanity make it universally loved by people of all ages and religious persuasions.” When asked what message he hopes audiences will take away, Williams said: “Miracles happen if you believe in their existence. Love and kindness are contagious, and

we’re taught how to love and how to give by people who have faith in one another and who desire to dream big, not just for themselves, but for everyone.” The cast includes Brian Chambers as Kris Kringle, Karissa Barber as Doris Walker and Michael Marinaccio as Fred Gayley. The role of Susan will be shared by Lexi Huaman and Maddie Belanoff. Other cast members include David Almeida, Dennis Marsico, Stacy Fulford, George Green, Jeff Day, Emelia Brzakala, Parker SimsChin, Ryleigh Lawton, Carly Skubick, Tyler Ilgen and Julie Snyder. New to the Garden Theatre stage are Joanne Van Zyl, Katie Michaels, Timothy Barr, Carly DaCunha, Marisa Hemphill, Quinn Roberts and Mitchell Marbais. The presenting sponsor is Florida Hospital Winter Garden. “Miracle on 34th Street” is also sponsored by Insight Credit Union, West Orange Times & Observer and Foundation Academy. Tickets are $33 for adults and $29 for seniors and students, with special pricing of $29 for adults and $25 for seniors and students for opening night. Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and under on Saturday matinees. There will be an Industry Night performance on Monday, December 14 at 8pm with $15 tickets. For tickets, visit garden theatre.org or contact the Box Office at (407) 877GRDN (4736). Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts of up to 25% by calling (407) 877-4736, Ext. 208. — Amy Quesinberry Rhode

Winter Garden events THIRD ANNUAL THUNDER IN THE GARDEN WHEN: Registration starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Safety briefing at 10:45 a.m., and kickstands up at 11 a.m. WHERE: Winter Garden Regional Shopping Center, 14001 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Ride finishes at Orlando Harley-Davidson South, 7786 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, for lunch, music and a silent auction. DETAILS: This charity ride benefits the Winter Garden Police Athletic League’s Holiday Gifts for Kids program. Special drawings will be held for participants who take an unwrapped gift and for those who attend dressed as Santa Claus. The cost is $20 per bike, $10 for additional riders and $20 for cars. Registration includes a non-stop scenic escorted ride, one lunch ticket and one door prize ticket. To pre-register, visit wgpal.org/ thunder-in-the-garden.html. For more, call Jorge Coello at (407) 383-9464. DE-LIGHT-FUL DECORATIONS CONTEST WHEN: Judging is after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, for homes north of West Colonial Drive and Wednesday, Dec. 9, for homes south of Colonial Drive DETAILS: Drag out the lights, hang up the garland, put up the glowing Santa and enter your home to win. Homes will be judged in one of four categories: Best Overall, Best Theme, Most Original, Best Apartment or Townhome. To download an application, go to cwgdn.com and click on Events. Forms should be returned to the Parks & Recreation office by fax, (407) 656-6504; email, recinfo@ wintergarden-fl.gov, or in person, 310 N. Dillard St., by Friday, Dec. 4. For more information about the contest, call (407) 656-4155.

WINTER GARDEN FIRE RESCUE SANTA RUN WHEN: Between 5:45 and 9 p.m. Dec. 14 through 18 WHERE: Neighborhoods of Winter Garden. Santa will be in the city’s northeast on Dec. 14, the northwest on Dec. 15, the southwest on Dec. 16, the south central area on Dec. 17 and the southeast on Dec. 18. An alternate date is set for Dec. 21 if weather interrupts one of Santa’s visits. DETAILS: The Winter Garden Fire Rescue’s annual Santa Run takes Santa and his sleigh on a moving parade with his firefighter, police and city helpers spread holiday music, treats and good cheer along the way. GOLF CART PARADE WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 WHERE: Along the historic streets of Winter Garden. Lineup starts at 4:15 at Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave. Neighbors can enjoy the show from their front porch. DETAILS: Participants should bring a $20 donation (per cart) for Edgewood Children’s Ranch. For information on this fourth annual event, go to the group’s Facebook page, Christmas Golf Cart Parade. MATTHEW’S HOPE CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL WHEN: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 WHERE: Matthew’s Hope, 1460 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. DETAILS: Families living in motels or vehicles, living with another family or camping in the woods are invited to an afternoon of free games, prizes and more. Children can sit on Santa’s lap after he arrives on the Winter Garden fire truck. Churches, businesses, civic and community groups are invited to set up a carnival game booth with a small game and prizes or candies to give out. (407) 905-9500, Ext. 608.

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Fenton Glass DETAILS: Fenton Glass is handcrafted artistry glass that dates back to 1905. It was manufactured in Williamstown, West Virginia, and the company ranks among the world’s foremost producers of handmade art glass. Most of the pieces are signed by a member of the Fenton family. Various colors, sizes and shapes available. PRICE: Pieces range from $26 to $94 WHERE: Antiques & Uniques, 104 W. McKey St., Ocoee HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays PHONE: (407) 877-0150 FACEBOOK: Antiques Uniques Downtown Ocoee

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Blair Athol 12-Year Single Malt DETAILS: This fine Blair Athol has wonderful Highland spiciness complemented by hints of fine oak and malt, as well as delicate fruit notes. This single malt flows into a long lasting, distinctive finish. PRICE: $72.49 for 375 ml and $124.99 for 750 ml WHERE: VOM FASS, 3017 Daniels Road, No. 106, Winter Garden HOURS: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays PHONE: (407) 347-0624 ONLINE: wintergarden.vomfassusa.com

DETAILS: Brian Cain, of Winter Garden Creative, has produced a Hometown Holidays Collection of three handmade ornaments featuring the downtown clock tower. They are locally designed and cut in beautiful, real cherry wood veneer. WHERE: Etsy PRICE: $14.95 to $17.95 ONLINE: etsy.com/listing/255151094/ winter-garden-fl-art-deco-christmas

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Big Green Egg DETAILS: The Big Green Egg is a versatile charcoal cooking device made of advanced ceramics. It retains heat and moisture so foods don’t dry out. Comes in a variety of sizes, from Minimax to XLarge. The store is offering free assembly and free local delivery through Christmas Eve. PRICE: Large Egg is $799. WHERE: Toole’s Ace Hardware, 500 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden HOURS: 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays PHONE: (407) 656-2593 ONLINE: toolesacehardware.com

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Holidays on parade in Ocoee Ocoee will once again ring in the holiday season with its festive Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade will start at the intersection of Maguire Road and Enterprise Street and end at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. The route: from Maguire, continue on HM Bowness Road and go east on Taylor Street, continue on McKey Street, go north on Bluford Avenue and east on Oakland Avenue to the area near City Hall. If it rains, the parade will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Several hundred people will line the streets to see fes-

tive floats, marching bands, motorcycles, fire trucks, Santa Claus and more. A parade contest for floats, vehicles and walkers will be held. Judges will score participants in the following categories: Youth, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Churches and Judges Overall Winner. The Ocoee Lions Club will present the winners with first-, secondand third-place trophies at the Ocoee City Commission meeting on Dec. 15. The parade is sponsored by the city of Ocoee and the Ocoee Lions Club. Parade registration forms are available at ocoeelionsclub.

Ocoee and Oakland events OCOEE 15TH ANNUAL OPERATION SANTA WHEN: Various times and dates Dec. 1 through 17 WHERE: Various Ocoee neighborhoods. The Ocoee Fire Department will present its 15th Annual Operation Santa from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Rain dates are Dec. 11 and 18. DETAILS: Santa Claus and his helpers will visit the neighborhoods tossing candy and spreading holiday cheer to children and families. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas will ride through neighborhoods aboard a special holiday float built by the Ocoee Fire Department and volunteers. When the float arrives, residents are being encouraged to give Santa toys for the Ocoee Police Department’s Holiday Toys for Kids in Need drive. For a list of the 64 subdivisions, visit ocoee.org.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WHEN: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 WHERE: Historic WithersMaguire House, 16 E. Oakland Ave., and the adjacent Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. DETAILS: The lights on the 20-foot-tall tree will be turned on at 6:15 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the WithersMaguire House starting at 5:45 p.m. to find out who has been naughty or nice. The house, built in 1888, will be decked out in holiday decorations with tours and photo opportunities. The event will offer something for everyone (some with a small fee): food trucks, carolers, a fire pit with s’mores, horse-and-carriage rides, pony rides, train rides, a silent wreath auction, bounce house, face painting and bicycle raffle tickets (with a toy donation to the Ocoee Police Department). For more information, call the Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department at (407) 905-3180 or visit ocoee.org.

org. The deadline for registration forms Nov. 30. In lieu of entry fees, parade participants are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys that will be donated to the Ocoee Police Department’s Toys for Kids in Need. Over the past three decades, parade participants have given more than 15,000 toys. Orange TV will record the parade to be broadcast at a later date on Bright House Networks channels 492 (Orange TV) and 493 (Ocoee TV). For more information about the Ocoee parade, visit ocoeelionsclub.org. — Amy Quesinberry Rhode OAKLAND BOAR’S HEAD PAGEANT WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 WHERE: Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Ave. DETAILS: A Medieval celebration of the birth of Christ. This musical production tells the story of Jesus’ birth using the time-period pageantry of the mid-14th century. Reserved seats are available for a $10 donation. For tickets and information, call (407) 6564452 or go to oaklandpres. org.

SANTA IN THE PARK SING-ALONG WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 WHERE: Speer Park, 331 N. Tubb St. DETAILS: Food trucks will be set up, and Model A cars will be on display. Santa Claus will greet children and listen to their Christmas wish list from 3 to 5 p.m. The gazebo in the park will be named and dedicated to the late Robert “Bob” Montgomery, a former Oakland mayor, at 4:30 p.m. A sing-along featuring favorite Christmas carols is from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Windermere/Dr. Phillips/ Southwest Orange County DR. PHILLIPS HOLIDAY STROLL THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 WHERE: The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, 7601 Della Drive DETAILS: Gather at the clock tower for the Holiday Stroll through the Marketplace at Dr. Phillips. The event is intended to appeal to both adults and children alike. Santa will be available for photographs with your kids — and your pets. Restaurants at the Marketplace will offer free samples. Your family can also take part in face painting, make holiday crafts, interact with a candy-cane stilt-walker and go on a carriage ride. For entertainment, local artists Brad Catron and Pedro Colluso will perform. Attendees can enter to win a sweepstakes. The winners will win gift cards to any stores of their choosing in the Marketplace at Dr. Phillips.

The choir performs at a previous Christmas concert at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. “WHAT A WONDERFUL CHILD” CONCERT AT ST. LUKE’S METHODIST CHURCH WHEN: Performances at 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5; 5 p.m Sunday, Dec. 6 WHERE: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando COST: $10 for adults, $5 children under 12. Purchase

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at st.lukes.org/christmasconcert. DETAILS: The Christmas concert at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church features an 80-voice choir, a children’s choir, an orchestra, dance ensemble, professionally trained vocalists and Nativity scene with actors. The performance will include favorite songs such as “Silver Bells” and “White Christmas,” as well as traditional carols. GOTHA THE NEHRLING GARDENS FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND AMARYLLIS FESTIVAL WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Avenue, Gotha DETAILS: It’s a holiday event with a natural twist. The Nehrling Garden offers opportunities for children to take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus. There will also be performances and demonstrations at the gardens. Several amaryllis plants will be for sale at the event. At-

tendees can also go on tours of Dr. Henry Nehrling’s historic home and gardens. A volunteer will lead children in nature-inspired crafts using all natural materials. A silent auction, featuring gifts cards to local restaurants and other items, will also benefit the gardens. People who donate a new toy or non-perishable food item will be entered into a prize drawing. METROWEST METROWEST WINTER FEST WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 WHERE: MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando DETAILS: It may be Florida, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of all that winter has to offer. Head over to the MetroWest Golf Club for the MetroWest Master Association’s Fourth Annual WinterFest to enjoy Polar Express-themed activities. “It’s all about just believing,” said Julie Sanchez, the community manager of MetroWest Master Association.

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Wonderland on the water Every year, the town of Windermere hosts perhaps one of the area’s host unique holiday celebrations — the Windermere Boat Parade. This year’s parade will take place at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19. Boats will meet at Bird Island, and the parade route will travel along Lake Butler to Wauseon Bay and Little Wauseon Bay. Eleven years ago, the Windermere Boat Parade started out as a parade of six boats. Now, more than 100 boats, ranging 16 to 24 feet, partici-

pate in the parade. Because of limited public space along the shore, the parade is intended for boats participating in the parade and Windermere residents who live along the route. The public cannot view the parade from the shore, but Windermere residents are welcome to participate in the boat parade. There is no entry fee to add a boat to the parade. People who wish to participate in the parade should decorate their boats in their Christmas finest and meet at

Windermere/Dr. Phillips/ Southwest Orange County WINDERMERE WINDERMERE UNION CHURCH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT WHEN: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 WHERE: Windermere Union Church, 10710 Park RidgeGotha Road, Windermere DETAILS: This year the title is “Good Morning, Bethlehem,” which will be a different and fun take on the Christmas story. The talented Chris Stumpf writes and directs the pageant, as she has in previous years.

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS “THE POLAR EXPRESS” WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5. Food, petting zoo and train begin at 5:15 p.m.; movie begins at 6 p.m. WHERE: First Baptist Church of Windermere, Lakeside Campus, 8464 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere DETAILS: First Baptist Church of Windermere celebrates its third movie night with Movie Night Under the Stars. At 5:15 p.m., families can gather for food, a petting zoo with goats, sheep, pigs and chickens.

the north side of Bird Island around 5 p.m. for a sunset happy hour. Regal & Nautique of Orlando gives a prize for the best decorated boat. At sunset, around 6:30 p.m., the boats leave Bird Island. The parade goes along Lake Butler to Wauseon Bay and Little Wauseon Bay. A Windermere police boat leads the parade. For more information, visit facebook.com/windermere boatparade. — Jennifer Nesslar

There is also a train for kids to ride. At 6 p.m., “The Polar Express,” starring Tom Hanks, begins. “THE SANTA CLAUSE” WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando DETAILS: Hot dogs, popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided at 6 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church movie night, which will feature “The Santa Clause,” starring Tim Allen. St. Luke’s is also providing pits to make smores. RSVP at st.lukes.org/ movienight.

The annual Windermere Boat Parade is a favorite holiday tradition among locals.

“NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION” WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: Beside Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. DETAILS: This year, the town of Windermere is hosting a holiday movie night showing National Lampoon’s Christmas vacation, a 1989 film starring Chevy Chase. The PG-13 film tells the story of the Griswolds, whose family Christmas plans turn into a disaster. The movie will be set up beside the Windermere’s Town Hall. Snacks such as popcorn are provided for movie-goers.

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DETAILS: If you’re friends with a dog-lover, but you’re tired of buying them new leashes, this mug from Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Dr. Phillips is perfect. PRICE: $16.95 WHERE: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Dr. Phillips, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Suite 8, Orlando. HOURS: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays PHONE: (407) 363-5550

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You’ve got to see this place! Across U.S. 192 from Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is Celebration, a community full of holiday cheer just south of Orange County. Its 2015 series of holiday events, the 17th annual “Now Snowing” in Celebration Town Center, runs from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31. Its name comes from Central Florida’s first “snowing” event, in which “snow” falls on the town daily at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. throughout Now Snowing, except during heavy rainfall or temperatures lower than 36 degrees. Other ongoing events

include an ice-skating rink open 4 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 3, 2016, horse-and-carriage rides, photos with Santa Claus before Christmas and Celebration Express train rides. Community performers will be around, as well, such as strolling Charles Dickens Carolers. The kickoff event for “Now Snowing” will be a tree-light-

ing ceremony from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28, featuring live music, family fun and a special entrance by Santa Claus. Each Saturday thereafter also will have a special free event, starting with the Celebration of Voices Dec. 5. “Celebration of Voices is in addition to the everyday fes-

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Walkin’ in a winter wonderland Clermont’s signature Christmas event, Light Up Clermont, returns for its 27th year of spreading holiday cheer. Light Up Clermont started out as a tree-lighting ceremony but has since grown to a three-day festival. This year’s event, which runs Dec. 3 to 5, will feature a weekend full of holiday fun for the entire family. The entire event, themed as Winter Wonderland, is free. The East Ridge High School Band Symphony kicks off the event with a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Waterfront Park Pavilion. “This is an award-winning band,” said Doris Bloodsworth, the public information officer for the city of Clermont. The fun continues at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, when food trucks pull into Clermont

City Hall Park. The annual tree lighting begins at 6:30 p.m. downtown at Montrose and Seventh streets. A 20-foot tall tree stands in the center. But that’s not all that will be lit. Once the mayor counts down, the entire town will light up. “It’s quite dramatic,” Bloodsworth said. Children can go to the Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose St., to get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event continues at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, with crafts and fun for the kids. Event-goers also can enjoy a variety of local music acts, as well as performances from local dance and karate schools. Kids can enjoy bounce houses along with crafts. The lit 20-foot tree in City Hall Park also will be a great place to take your holiday

photo, said Maritza Rivera, event organizer. The Hometown Holiday Parade begins at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 and includes floats, marching bands and dancers decked out to the Winter Wonderland theme. Civic groups, school with bands, community organizations and businesses are able to participate. The event concludes with a concert presented by Montverde Academy. Due to popular demand, the concert will have two showings, at 5 and 8 p.m. Dec. 5, at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. U.S. 27. American Operatic Grande Ben Gulley leads the concert, called “Lessons and Carols.” “It’s sort of a musical extravaganza,” Bloodsworth said. — Jennifer Nesslar

CLERMONT LIGHT UP CLERMONT WHEN: Dec. 3 to 5 WHERE: Downtown Clermont DETAILS: This three-day celebration features musical performances, the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony, a Christmas parade and much more.

THE PRESIDENTS HALL OF FAME HOLIDAY DISPLAY WHEN: Through January 2016 WHERE: The Presidents Hall of Fame, 123 S. U.S. 27, Clermont DETAILS: The Presidents Hall of Fame decorates the 60-foot-long White House replica each year for Christmas. This year, the replica, which includes the West Wing and the East Wing, will be decorated with thousands of lights, as well as holiday decor.

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MOTORTOWN ALL-STAR CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 WHERE: 3700 U.S. 27, Clermont DETAILS: If you find the stress of the holiday season overwhelming, unwind with the Motortown All-Star Christmas Spectacular, which will include the stars of The Temptations, The Miracles and The Capitals. TICKETS: clermontperformingarts.com/event/motortownchristmas

SANTA FUN RUN ROTARY 10K/5K WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., Clermont DETAILS: The run, supporting the South Lake Rotary Foundation, courses on the South Lake Trail along Lake Minneola. The course begins and

GROVELAND GROVELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: The parade starts at the intersection of North Illinois Avenue and East Orange Street, Groveland DETAILS: The parade is the Groveland’s “second biggest event, second to 4th of July,” said Rodney Lucas, with the city of Groveland. Following the parade, children can participate in Santa’s Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lake David Center.

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Theme Parks At Walt Disney World, there is no shortage of holiday magic to get you ready for Christmas. If you have never seen the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this is your last chance. 2015 is the final year for the millions of lights that wrap around buildings and are synchronized to holiday music. This has been running each holiday season since 1995. “In order to prepare for some incredible experiences coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the recently announced Toy Story Land and a Star Wars-themed land, we will not be able to present this holiday offering in the future,” said Paula Hall, a spokeswoman for the parks. The dancing lights started SEE PARKS PAGE 26

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS n Macy’s Holiday Parade. Balloons and floats from the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City are sent to Orlando to reappear daily from Saturday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Jan. 2. n Shows. “A Barney Holiday” will delight young guests with music and more. “The Blues Brothers Holiday Show” gets audiences rocking and rolling and concludes with snowfall. Mannheim Steamroller, an internationally known orchestra famous for its holiday albums, will perform Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at the Music Plaza. UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE n Grinchmas. Seuss Landing will be transformed into a whimsical place reminiscent of Whoville. Don’t miss the musical Who-liday Spectacular and meet-and-greets with the Grinch. There also will be a daily character breakfast at Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoopendous. INFORMATION: Visit universalorlando.com/ Events/Holidays/Overview.aspx.

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modestly as the display at the Osborne home in Arkansas. As the years went on, Jennings Osborne and his family added to the collection. It eventually grew to a spectacle so elaborate that the family donated it to Walt Disney World, where it has remained ever since. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will run daily from now until Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, and then it will retire. But Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is perhaps the most popular holiday attraction at Walt Disney World. At the Magic Kingdom, guests can celebrate this special nighttime event with live entertainment, a parade, fireworks and snowfall on Main Street. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight on the fol-

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The Candlelight Processional at Epcot is a musical celebration of the Christmas story.

lowing dates this year: Nov. 29; Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18. The party’s theme this year is “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” and Anna and Elsa will be at center stage during an exclusive show at Cinderella Castle. “It’s the combination of magic and fantasy, and possibilities meet the joyfulness of the merriest of the seasons, delighting and dazzling our guests,” Hall said. At Epcot, visitors can learn about holidays around the world and take part in cultural traditions. Children will enjoy hearing the story of Helga’s nutcracker in Germany, learning about New Year celebrations in Japan, joining mariachis in a Christmastime fiesta in Mexico and more. The Candlelight Processional at Epcot is another opportunity to be inspired. Celebrity narrators, a 50-piece orchestra and a large chorale will take the audience on a journey through the story of Christmas in song.

Guests can see a special parade at Magic Kingdom during the holiday season.

For more information about holiday happenings at Walt Disney World, visit disneyworld.disney.go.com/eventstours/holidays. — Catherine Kerr

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DETAILS: Basin offers freshly cut slices of decorative vegetable glycerin soaps. They come in a variety of styles— some are great for the holiday season, while others will help brighten up a bathroom any time of year. The Christmas tree design has a spiced orange scent. PRICE: $5.99 WHERE: Basin at the Grand Floridian Resort, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista PHONE: 1-888-77-BASIN ONLINE: basin.com

This 23-piece art set includes a writing tablet, activity book, ruler, pencils, sharpener, triangular crayons, scissors and more — and every item is designed to accommodate left-handed children. The set comes with the option of a blue/ green or pink/purple theme. PRICE: $34.95 WHERE: Lefty’s at Disney Springs, 1780 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista PHONE:(407) 939-6244 ONLINE: leftyslefthanded. com

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DETAILS: Wizards and witches at heart can go to Ollivander’s to choose their perfect wand … or to let that wand choose them. Wands are available in a variety of styles, are hand-painted and come with a box and fold-out map. PRICE: $47.95 WHERE: Ollivander’s at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando ONLINE: universalorlando.com/Merchandise/Shop/Harry_Potter.html PHONE: (407) 363-8000

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This show is a multi-sensory mix of comedy, theater, rock music and dance that audience members of all ages are bound to enjoy. It’s an outrageous evening of entertainment that can be paired with the dining and shopping of CityWalk for a night out on the town. An autism-friendly performance will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. PRICE: Tickets start at $30 per child and $60 per adult WHERE: CityWalk, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando PHONE: (407) 258-3626 ONLINE: universalorlando.com/Nightlife/Blue-ManGroup.aspx

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Orlando/Winter Park LAKE EOLA TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, WHERE: Lake Eola Park, 512 Washington St., Orlando DETAILS: Kick off the 2015 holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park. The lighting of the 72-foot Christmas tree will feature 88,000 animated lights, and the event also will include a concert, food trucks, a musical by Trinity Lutheran School and a Gifts ’n’ Goodies Christmas Village. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, which helps more than 3,500 underprivileged children receive new toys and clothing items.

ORLANDO BALLET: “THE NUTCRACKER” WHEN: Dec. 17 to 20 WHERE: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. DETAILS: The Orlando Ballet’s annual production of the “The Nutcracker” is a Central Florida holiday tradition. ExSEE EVENTS PAGE 30

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Rocking out with the “Ghosts of Christmas Eve” Nothing says Christmas like an arena-rock opera. The T ra n s - S i b e r i a n Orchestra will be in Central Florida at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando with a new show, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.” The two performances will take place at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. “‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ brings me back to (Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s) beginnings … there is going to be lots of new music and twists for our fans on this tour,” founder and composer Paul O’Neill said in a release. Part of a tour that includes 100 shows in 60 cities, the rock opera was originally produced as a TV movie for Fox Family in 1999. “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” relates the story of a runaway who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville the-

ater on Christmas Eve. The work includes musical highlights from the progressiverock troupe’s three previous Christmas-themed rock operas, “Christmas Eve and Other Stories,” “The Christ-

mas Attic” and “The Lost Christmas Eve.” For more information on TSO, visit trans-siberian. com. For ticket information, visit amwaycenter.com. — Steven Ryzewski

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Orlando/Winter Park perience the classic story by E.T.A. Hoffman set to live music by the 57-piece orchestra of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. For showtimes, visit orlandoballet.org. WINTER PARK 63RD ANNUAL “YE OLDE HOMETOWN” CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5

WHERE: Historic Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park DETAILS: Hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, the 63rd Annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade is Central Florida’s longest-running Christmas Parade. Continue the tradition of marching down historic Park Avenue spreading holiday cheer in downtown Winter Park. More than 100 bands, floats and more will delight the crowd.

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HOLIDAY MOVIES AT THE ENZIAN THEATER WHEN: Dec. 2 to 23 WHERE: Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland DETAILS: Throughout the month of December, visit Central Florida’s only full-time alternative cinema — which is also a member-supported, non-profit theater — for a selection of Christmas classics. The Enzian will be screening a variety of films such as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Home Alone”

and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” UCF LIGHT UP UCF WHEN: Through Jan. 3, 2016 WHERE: CFE Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando DETAILS: Back for its eighth season, Light Up UCF’s “50 Nights of Music, Lights and Ice” provides Central Florida families and residents with an affordable place to celebrate the holidays. Taking place nightly in front of the CFE Arena on the campus of the University of Central Florida, Light Up UCF has become a holiday tradition, offering an 8,000-square-foot outdoor ice skating rink, rides, and holiday attractions — oh, and it’ll be snowing, too! This year’s event will feature the ice rink, a ferris wheel, a “Blizzard” ride, the “Arctic Glide Ice Slide” and “Santa’s Workshop.” For more information, about Light Up UCF, visit lightupucf.com.

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TUBACHRISTMAS WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 WHERE: Winter Park Band Stage on historic Park Avenue DETAILS: Tuba and euphonium players from all around are invited to participate in the annual event held in Winter Park. Bring your own music stand and chair for a 10 a.m. rehearsal and then play in the holiday spirit at 1 p.m. For more information, visit tubachristmas.com.

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Apopka and Mount Dora APOPKA APOPKA CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: Park Avenue, Apopka DETAILS: The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka hosts this parade, which features about 3,000 participants representing performing arts groups and other organizations. There will be prizes for the best float, best band and best adherence to the theme, “Christmas Bells are Ringing.” CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 N. Forest Ave., Apopka DETAILS: Families can have their picture taken with Santa, visit food trucks and hear local school groups sing. Every 15 minutes, snow will fall. The afternoon concludes with the mayor’s tree lighting at 6 p.m. FESTIVAL OF TREES WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 13 WHERE: Apopka City Hall, 120 E. Main St., Apopka DETAILS: View or bid on beautiful and creative Christmas trees that are up for auction at City Hall. MOUNT DORA LIGHT UP MOUNT DORA WHEN: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 WHERE: Donnelly Park, 530 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora DETAILS: After a performance of Christmas songs, dancing and more, downtown Mount Dora will be lit with more than two million lights this year. MOUNT DORA CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora DETAILS: Mount Dora has cel-

ebrated Christmas with this parade by the local Lions Club for more than 50 years. MOUNT DORA CHRISTMAS WALK WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 to 21 WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora DETAILS: Enjoy live entertainment and shopping during an old-fashioned celebration in historic downtown Mount Dora. Tours of the Donnelly House also will be available.

MOUNT DORA LIGHTED BOAT PARADE WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 WHERE: Mount Dora Boating Center, 148 Charles Ave., Mount Dora DETAILS: Participants will decorate their vessels with lights for a floating parade on Lake Dora. SNOW IN THE PARK WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 WHERE: Donnelly Park, 530 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora

DETAILS: The community is invited for a rare opportunity to go snow sledding in Florida. The event is free, and sleds will be provided. TAVARES CANNONBALL CHRISTMAS EXPRESS WHEN: Departure times range from 4 to 8:15 p.m. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 17-23 WHERE: Tavares Depot, 305 E. Ruby St., Tavares DETAILS: The Orange Blossom Cannonball, Central Florida’s historic train, will chug into Mount Dora in holiday style this weekend and next month. Travelers will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the station and then sing with Mrs. Claus and an elf on board before Santa greets each child. Tickets are $20 for ages 3 to 12 and $28 for adults; children under 3 ride free. For more information or tickets, visit the Orangle Blossom Express website, orange blossomcannonball.com.

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Gift Guide FOR THE ANGLER:

Yeti Cooler Rod Holster DETAILS: Any fisherman would appreciate having a convenient place to set his rod when he decides to take a break. This holster attaches to the side of a Yeti cooler without getting in the way of the lid and is compatible with casting and spinning rods. PRICE: $39.99 WHERE: Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 S. Washington Ave., Apopka HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday PHONE: (407) 886-6666 mosquitocreekoutdoors.com

FOR THE HEALTH-CONSCIOUS:

Yoga Classes

DETAILS: Give the gift of wellness this year with gift certificates for yoga, Zumba or bellydance workshops. The serene setting of Lotus Yoga Center, with its resident peacocks and calming decor, helps students relax and focus. Classes are available as packages or for drop-in students. PRICE: $12 for one yoga class, $10 for one bellydance class or $6 for one Zumba class. New students can have three classes for $25. WHERE: Lotus Yoga Center, 465 Oakland Ave., Apopka PHONE: (321) 246-6041 lotusyogacenter.com FOR THE COLLECTOR:

Angel Figurine

FOR THE ART ENTHUSIAST:

Starry Night Shirt

DETAILS: This whimsical shirt for women has three-quarter-length sleeves and features hand silkscreened artwork. Other styles include Monet’s waterlilies, Kandinsky’s color squares and more. PRICE: $52.50 WHERE: Modernism Museum Shoppe, 144 East Fourth Ave., Mount Dora HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday PHONE: (352) 385-0024 modernismmuseumshoppe.com

DETAILS: This Heart of Christmas collectible features an angel in wintery garb holding two cardinals. Her sign reads, “Friends are presents you give yourself.” The shop offers many other models in the same line of figurines. PRICE: $37.50 WHERE: In a Nutshell Miniatures, 139 East Fourth Ave., Mount Dora HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday PHONE: (352) 7356140 inanutshellminis.com

Can you imagine the surprise on your child’s face if he or she received a personal phone call from Santa? With the city of Mount Dora’s annual program Santa’s Switchboard, that magical moment becomes a reality. Each year, Santa makes about 250 calls to children in Central Florida to discuss their accomplishments, pets, friends, teachers and — most importantly — their Christmas lists. Santa’s Switchboard started in 2011 and has been popular ever since. “This is a wonderful program and an absolute joy to run,” said Jennifer Schwarz from Mount Dora Parks and Recreation, who helps organize the program. “Personally, my favorite part of the program is hearing the children’s reactions and excitement to Santa knowing personal facts about them.” Santa’s Switchboard is free, but parents must submit a call request form. Visit ci.mount-dora.fl.us/DocumentCenter/View/2305 and email the completed form to Schwarz at schwarzj@cityofmountdora.com. You can also fill out a form at the Parks and Recreation office, 900 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora. Forms are due Friday, Dec. 4. Santa will be making his calls from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9, so keep the phone nearby during those times. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at (352) 735-7183. — Catherine Sinclair Kerr

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