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Orlando Master Sgt. Ricky McNichols works to keep Baldwin Park safe
McNichols has more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement and has been protecting Baldwin Park since 2002.
My name is Master Sgt. Ricky McNichols. I grew up in Orlando and have watched the city grow exponentially since I moved here in 1978. I watched as your neighborhood transformed from the Naval Training Center to the beautiful area it is today! I have served in law enforcement a combined 25-and-one-half years and have served for the Orlando Police Department for 23 of those. I have worked in Patrol, Downtown Bikes and Criminal Investigations, where I currently serve as the Airport Criminal Investigations
Supervisor. I’m a member of the department’s Emergency Services Unit serving as the Logistics Team Leader that assists with special teams support and disaster recovery and relief. I am also on the department’s Swift Water Rescue Team, where I am trained in both swift-water rescue swimming and as a swift-water boat operator and serve as the team leader. I have a vast amount of training and experience that I bring to serve the Orlando community, where I hold several instructor certificates to train officers and academy recruits along with advanced and specialized courses.
I have worked the off-duty continuously in Baldwin Park since December 2002 and have served as your off-duty coordinator since 2014. It has been an honor and privilege to serve the Baldwin
Park community. Myself and the off-duty officers who work out here enjoy being a part of your safety and security team, and we strive to keep your community as one of the safest within Orlando. Over the years, I have met many of the wonderful residents who are a part of the community, and it is always a pleasure to speak with you. Many recognize me from my long tenure of patrolling out here, but for the newer residents, please don’t hesitate to stop and say hi if you see me or any of the officers that serve your neighborhood. Occasionally, you will see a topic published in the Baldwin Park Living magazine from me. Much of what I will talk about are tips on general safety or safeguarding your property. I have a unique perspective of crime and safety that affect your community directly. Below
RICKY MCNICHOLS ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
are some things that can greatly enhance the community’s overall safety and security.
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ALWAYS lock your cars, remove belongings from plain view and ensure there are no spare keys for your cars or residence left inside the car. ALWAYS keep your garages closed if you are not inside it or within eyesight of it. The vast majority of all property crime throughout the nation, including Baldwin Park, are related to those two things. By securing your property, you remove those opportunities from criminals and will drastically reduce your chances of becoming a victim.
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If you SEE something, SAY something. It’s not just a motto; it’s a real thing! The residents are often the eyes and ears of the community. If you see a suspicious person or something that doesn’t look right, call the police immediately! Often, residents will wait to notify the police or not call at all because they feel as if it is something too petty or they are bothering the police. I want to
dispel that notion and assure you we want to help and you are not bothering us. The sooner you call the police, the faster we can get there to resolve the situation or apprehend any offenders so please don’t hesitate to call us. If you feel it is a crime in progress or medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. If it is something a little less of a priority, please call the non-emergency number (321) 235-3500. Both numbers will connect you with the same communications center, but you can always use 9-1-1 if you can’t remember the non-emergency number.
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Notifying the HOA office or posting in one of the many neighborhood social media groups are great ways to notify the community that something happened to raise awareness. However, these are not methods that should be used to convey a crime or something suspicious if you didn’t report it to the police first. Timeliness is critical in making sure the police are aware. Doing either of those first likely will cause a significant delay or the police will be unable to
assist because too much time has elapsed. If you are taking the time to make a post on social media first and don’t call the police, chances are the police have no idea anything is happening. Always call the police immediately!
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Lastly, please consider becoming a part of your local Neighborhood Watch. This is an extremely important tool that connects you and your neighbors in not only getting to know each other better, but being those extra eyes and ears for that area. Neighborhood Watch provides a vital role in safety and security, as each of you knows your area as to who/ what does and doesn’t belong that might make a situation suspicious in nature. There are many positive things that can result from becoming a part of the Neighborhood Watch, but they desperately need your participation for it to be effective. In Baldwin Park, please contact your neighbor Suzanne at (407) 595-6401. Be a champion for your neighborhood and put criminals on notice that they are not welcome!
“ … please don’t hesitate to stop and say hi if you see me or any of the officers that serve your neighborhood.
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The Rosviks
Holly and Sverre Rosvik and their children, Hope and Ethan, live by love, faith and traditional American values.
MICHAEL LYNCH CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rosvik household of Baldwin Park truly exemplifies the all-American family in so many ways. The family proudly flies the American flag, decorates for the Fourth of July and respects God and country. The family is defined by love, faith and traditional American values. Without question, the cornerstones of the family are Holly and
Sverre Rosvik. The couple has been married for 17 years. They are the proud parents of two children, daughter Hope, 15, and son Ethan, 13.
Sverre’s journey to Baldwin Park begins literally halfway around the world. Born and raised in Norway, nicknamed the “Land of the Midnight Sun,” Sverre was always looking to the skies in his youth with the dream of being a pilot.
Sverre immigrated to the United States at age 24. His first stop was Tennessee, where he began his flight training. Sverre has since enjoyed a long and distinguished 28-year career with Delta Airlines, serving as a captain of long-range, wide-body jets such as the Airbus 350.
“Most of my routes nowadays entail long international flights to
the Far East and Africa,” Sverre says. “These trips allow me to explore exciting areas of the world and continue to instill a sense of adventure and exploration to flying.”
Holly is a native of Boston and moved in 1998 to Florida. Her father was Danish, and she grew up in a Scandinavian household herself. She has advanced degrees in both nursing and education from Gordon College, Harvard University and Regis College. For the last 17 years, she has worked as an aesthetic nurse practitioner, providing injections, lasers and skincare along side plastic surgeon Dr. Clifford P. Clark in Winter Park. The practice has grown with an additional surgeon, Dr. Ellen Ezell, and is now called the Clark Institute for Aesthetics.
On how Sverre and Holly met, Holly says she was immediately smitten with Sverre’s Norwegian accent. They were also a perfect match of both culture and faith.
“I met Sverre through mutual acquaintances,” she says. “We both attended the same church but had never formally met. It definitely was the accent that first got me. He also had a super intriguing name.”
Holly and Sverre also share a deep dedication to their family. Their oldest child, Hope, was born at 27 weeks and weighed barely 2 pounds at birth.
“She was born so small and fragile,” Sverre says. “We knew she would need many months in the neonatal intensive care to survive. We immediately agreed that ‘Hope’ was the most appropriate name.”
Hope has since taken the world by storm. She is a freshman at the International Community School in Orlando and active with her faith, archery and volleyball. She enjoys drama, dance and occasionally volunteers to help the homeless with the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.
Their youngest, Ethan, has been known to the family since age 4 and was adopted at age 9.
“When we adopted Ethan; it was such a wonderful event,” Sverre says. “We were blessed to provide
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Sverre and Holly Rosvik love living in Baldwin Park with their two children, Ethan, 13, and Hope, 15.
him with a stable and loving family. Ethan brings so much fun and love into the household.”
Ethan is a sports and car enthusiast and in seventh grade at the Riverside Preparatory Academy in Gainesville, Georgia. He competes in basketball and wrestling and enjoys playing the piano. For almost three years, Ethan has been advancing within the Sea Cadets; the U.S. Navy’s youth development program whose core values teach honor, respect, commitment and service.
In addition to their busy careers, Sverre and Holly take advantage of all Baldwin Park and Central Florida have to offer an active family. Holly has recently taken up backyard gardening as a hobby and has quite the green thumb.
“We enjoyed a bountiful tomato harvest last year and look forward to expanding our garden to include additional vegetables and herbs,” she says.
The Rosviks came to Baldwin Park in 2009 — at the time when many lots were still empty or had houses in various stages of construction.
“It has been fun to see Baldwin Park literally grow right around us,” Sverre says. “Baldwin Park has certainly gotten bigger but has retained the charm and character of its original vision. Before deciding on Baldwin Park, we considered various communities in Central Florida, ranging from Winter Park to Celebration. Baldwin Park immediately appealed to us for the perks such as the Village Center, walkability and access to parks and outdoor recreation. We loved the family feel of Baldwin Park, having the pools and playgrounds near the house and knowing our kids are safe biking or going to the village for an ice cream with their friends.”
“I grew up in a small town in New England, and Baldwin Park has the same feel of a small-town community very much,” Holly says. “We also
enjoy the many community events such as First Friday and the Baldwin Park Community Market.”
Both Holly and Sverre maintain close ties with their families, both overseas and in the New England area. The family loves to travel, especially trips to Norway and Boston to visit friends and relatives.
“We had an incredible family trip to Norway this past Christmas,” Sverre says. “The Northern Lights were some of the most spectacular in recent memory.”
In 2024, Holly and Hope were involved with Christian motivational speaker Bethany Hamilton’s Ohana Program. This five-month mentorship program works to strengthen mother-daughter relationships and coach girls how to deal with life issues from a Biblical perspective. The program culminated with a retreat in Hawaii, where they spent time with Bethany surfing and having fun.
“Five months in the Ohana Program and our retreat to Kauai were so memorable,” Holly says. “I am so grateful to have found someone who is a hero and inspiration for Hope. Ohana changed our relationship, and the trip to Kauai was a highlight for 2024. It was a vacation with purpose. We feel our relationship strengthened and are ready to do life together through all its seasons!”
The Rosviks are also very active through their membership at First Baptist Orlando. The family is involved in numerous faith-centered community service projects including helping with Franklin Grahams Samaritan’s Purse after the hurricanes destruction in Tampa last year.
“Faith, civic duty, giving back to the community and pride in your country have always been a way of life for both Sverre and my upbringing,” Holly says. “Sverre and I strive to instill the same values in Hope and Ethan.”
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March is International Women’s Month, and we are celebrating by spotlighting Blue Angels Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Lee.
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The Blue Angels are on the road 300 days a year. You can find their 2025 schedule by visiting blueangels.navy.
mil. The Blue Angels 2024 documentary also is streaming on Amazon Prime.
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March is International Women’s Month, and this year, “Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” is the theme.
Over the years, many women have inspired others to pursue their goals and make a difference in the world. The list includes Olympians, politicians, scientists, writers, mentors and role models who have paved the way for women and girls for years to come.
As we reflect on our Naval history in Baldwin Park, we recognize women have risen in the ranks to serve our country with pride. This month, we are highlighting Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Lee, aka “Stalin,” and her historic role as the first demonstration pi-
lot to fly with the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron known as The Blue Angels.
For more than 55 years, hundreds of women have served with the Blue Angels representing the very best of the Navy and Marines, but Lee’s selection marked the first time the squadron selected a woman F/A-18E/F pilot as part of their demonstration team.
The Blue Angels team originally was formed in 1946, and today, it performs at least 60 aerial display shows annually throughout the
United States and Canada. Its mission is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the Navy and Marines by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country. Since its debut, the team has flown for more than 500 million spectators. The team also visits more than 50,000 people in schools, hospitals and community functions.
In September 2022 Lee debuted as the Blue Angels No. 3 left
Amanda Lee’s favorite maneuver is the “double farvel” — a tight formation in which two of the aircraft fly inverted.
The crew checks Amanda Lee’s equipment before take off.
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wing pilot, flying as part of a four-aircraft diamond formation in the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. In the summer of 2024, she was performing in airshows across the country in her new role as the #4 slot pilot.
WINGS OF GOLD
Lee enlisted in 2007 in the U.S. Navy as an aviation electronics technician while attending the University of Minnesota — Duluth. Her division chief saw all the long hours she was putting in both on the job and as a college student- and brought up a commissioning program called Seaman-to-Admiral (STA-21). He said she would be a good candidate to be an officer and encouraged her to submit a package. She submitted in July 2008 and was selected for a pilot spot after pursuing it for an entire year.
the type of aircraft she had spent so many hours maintaining. She completed a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at Old Dominion University and earned her commission as an officer in August 2013. In 2016, she earned her wings as a naval aviator. After going through advanced flight training, she served two combat deployments aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75). She has logged more than 1,800 flight hours and completed 225 carrier-arrested landings.
She thinks the most important trait a Blue Angels pilot should have is resilience. According to Lee, flying formation is a simple thing to do, but because it is done in such a precise fashion (as close as 12 to 18 inches apart at times), that means the team is very disciplined and critical of themselves and one another. Because they perform as one and have that team mindset, if one is not performing well, then all of them aren’t performing well.
“It’s the hardest flying I’ve ever done, and I feel like I am humbled every single day — and will be until I leave this team,” Lee says. “You need to be able to accept criticism, learn from the mistakes, compartmentalize, and move on so that you can continue to grow as an individual aviator and as a team.”
DEPARTURE
Working on the F/A-18 was all she knew, and she very much wanted the opportunity to fly
Last year, Lee spoke with Air & Space Quarterly. She shared that her initial exposure to the Blue Angels was during her first duty station at Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As she sat in her backyard and watched them practice, she remembers thinking it was the coolest thing but didn’t necessarily think it was something she could do- or even wanted to do. But a big part of the Blue Angels’ mission is community outreach, and that’s what inspired her to apply.
and she was getting ready to go back to the fleet on a deploying squadron where she had to get carrier-qualified again. She was nervous thinking about it but said that the nerves calm down after the deployment is underway and executing landings consistently.
“It’s good to have those nerves every time you fly,” she says. “It keeps you on your toes. It keeps you from becoming complacent.”
Some of her favorite things about her time with the Blue Angels include learning new and challenging maneuvers, joining a squadron that felt like family, realizing that every single person brings something different to the team to make you better as a collective and meeting enthusiastic fans.
“Parents who were so excited for the example I’ve set,” she says. “Little girls who came to me with tears in their eyes. It just goes to show how much of an impact you can have through your actions.” Continued from page 12
Last November, Lee’s two-year assignment with the Blue Angels was coming to an end,
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Community Calendar
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
FIRST FRIDAY
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 7. Stroll down New Broad Street for shopping, live music and even snag some dinner. Find the full vendor list by searching “BP Community Market Day” on Facebook.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9 BOTANY BOOKS LATELY?
10 a.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Village Center by the flagpole. Bring plants, books, seeds or just secrets to share! Find more information in your weekly newsletter.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, virtually. Because of the current high volume of Residential ARC applications, the number of applications accepted is being capped at 25 per meeting. Once this number is reached, subsequent applications will be held for the next ARC meeting.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 GREEN FLING
Noon Sunday, March 16, on New Broad Street. Tactical Brewing’s annual St. Patrick’s Day is free.
SAVE THE DATES!
n The Spring Porch Sale will take place April 5 community-wide!
n The Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place April 12 at Corrine Commons.
n The Florida Vintage Market is coming to Baldwin Park April 27! Check social media and your weekly newsletter for full details.
MONDAY, MARCH 17
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, virtually. All information for the meeting also can be found on the Baldwin Park Network, along with the link to join the meeting.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
5:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Village Center. Members of
the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform live at the Village Center every third Friday of the month.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE:
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, virtually. Because of the current high volume of Residential ARC applications, the number of applications accepted is being capped at 25 per meeting. Once this number is reached, subsequent applications will be held for the next scheduled ARC meeting.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
FOOD TRUCKS IN THE PARK
5:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Corrine Commons. Join your neighbors for Food Trucks in the Park featuring five local food trucks. Take a blanket or chair, and we will see you there!
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March into a great time this month
BRIE BERNSTEL MULTIMEDIA & COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
March is full of very unique events that Baldwin Park has never seen before! Curious? We hope so!
Starting off strong we have the first Masquerade Party during the monthly First Friday event, which takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 7 right on New Broad Street. This family friendly evening will be featuring tons of shopping, local dining, live music and more. Wear your best masquerade mask, and we will see you there!
We thought it would be fun to play off the previous Plant Swaps that took place last year by adding books to swap! “Botany Books
FLORIDA VINTAGE MARKET COMING TO BALDWIN PARK
We are thrilled to welcome the famous Florida Vintage Market from noon to 5 p.m. April 27 in Baldwin Park! The goal is to create one of the largest vintage markets in Florida — right in your backyard! The Florida Vintage Market is a unique shopping experience where you can shop a huge selection of vendors offering the best in vintage.
This free outdoor family- and pet-friendly event is a unique outdoor shopping experience, where you will find a curated variety of vintage clothing, sustainable fashion, street wear, custom clothing, sneakers, makers, artists and so much more! This market travels around Florida full time, finding vendors from all over the state and bringing them all right to Baldwin Park for one day only.
Lately” is for lovers of books, plants or books AND plants. We will meet at 10 a.m. March 9 at
There will be more than 70 vendors setup at Corrine Commons — providing you a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The market prides itself on finding all sustainable fashion that are also one-of-a-kind pieces. This is the place to find some treasures or just a fantastic day out with the family. You will be able to park around Corrine Commons, street parking and the back lot behind Illume Dental Studio.
Like your Spring Porch Sale, taking place April 5, this is a great way to meet your neighbors while snagging a dopamine rush from finding something special. Be on the look out for even more events where you can enjoy your beautiful community while meeting new friends! Save the date, and we will see you there!
the Village Center by the flagpole. Feel free to bring friends; this event is free to attend. Share
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C H U R C H
hanging plants, potted plants, starters, seeds, books, ideas, secrets — you name it! Refreshments will also be provided by the Residential Owner’s Association. This next happening you may have seen last year, but that doesn’t make it any less unique — The Green Fling is another one of Tactical Brewing Co.’s annual events taking place the day before St. Patrick’s Day (March 16). This green-filled event features a water balloon competition right on New Broad Street with, you guessed it, green water balloons. The event also will have live music, vendors and beer releases. This is a great free, family friendly event that doesn’t include fighting the crowds on St. Patrick’s Day. Find more information on this event by visiting Tactical Brewing’s social media. Adding to the list of new happenings to be on the look out for is the addition of the Florida
David Vilallonga, DVM, MS, PhD, CVA
Symphony Youth Orchestra, which will be performing at 5:30 p.m. on every third Friday of the month right in the Village Center! There will be three, local, student musicians showcasing their unbelievable talent while you enjoy the lake and your wonderful community. Stop by and show them your support starting March 21.
We haven’t mentioned any food yet, so it is about that time! Your monthly Food Fares have now turned into Food Truck Night in the Park because of popular demand. They still will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Corrine Commons and features four to six local food trucks. These events are free to attend. Take a blanket or chair, and we will see you there!
Residents: Find more information on resident exclusive events such as this one by signing up for the weekly newsletter, baldwinparknetwork.com.
Mary Anne Holls Bowen, DVM
Elizabeth
Carson,
DVM, CVA
Sara Stevens, DVM
PET OF THE MONTH
Max the dog — aka Mr. Big Butt — is a large ball of fluff: 120 pounds of cuddle material. He loves hugs and cheese. He is scared of all things ranging from squeaky balls to stuffed animals. This favorite thing to do is play at Baldwin Park Dog Park, then give up on his walk home — lying across the entire walking path panting while waiting to meet new friends!
If you have a pet you would like to see as Pet of the Week in the weekly newsletter, along with being submitted for Pet of the Month in the magazine, email a headshot to Suz Tapy at stapy@baldwinparkpoa.com with a little information about your furry family member.
Baldwin Park notebook
ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
BY STACEY FRYREAR
The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. A copy of the official Jan. 28, 2025, Regular Meeting Minute can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork. com.
n Approved Option 2 for addressing the Cambridge Service Area Widows Walks. Work to be completed by 3MG Roofing.
n Approved ARC and Associates retaining a structural engineer for the Cambridge Service Area Widows Walks.
n SMI is to identify areas and provide a list of items that the association could use the transfer fees monies for from the Division 1 and Division 2 service areas.
n Approved ratifying the additional cost related to 4736 Anson Lane.
n Approved the appointment of Mr. Ford to investigate whether outsourcing maintenance would be a good fit for Baldwin.
n Approved the RFP for legal services.
n Approved appointing Mr. Ford to oversee the RFP process for legal services and evaluate proposals received. In addition, Mr. Ford will work with Mr. Rawlson to ensure the scoring/measuring is legal and fair.
n Approved appointment of Mr. Ford to be a shared resource for the Joint Committee RFP process for legal services.
n Item D was a discussion item only. Diangelis Diamond, the contractor constructing the Gables Apartments on Prospect and Lakemont, provided an up-
date on the progress and timeline. The board discussed the number of apartments, mix and parking spaces being constructed in the apartment garage and how it may affect the access to street parking in the surrounding areas. The board discussed possible solutions (Item E) to the anticipated parking challenges. The board expressed an interest in talking with the city about transferring or selling the street parking spaces on Prospect, Lakemont and Keenan to the ROA, including the spaces around Grace Hopper. Enforcement of those spaces and cost were briefly discussed. SMI will contact the city to see if they would entertain transferring or selling those parking spaces to the ROA.
n Item F Old Business (Hybrid Meeting Setting) was a discussion item only. Mr. Ford will meet with the vendors, who provided the proposals to narrow down the scope. This was to be brought back to the February meeting, where both vendors were invited.
n SMI was asked to contact the city to see if they would install signage around Grace Hopper stating, “No Overnight Parking midnight to 5 a.m.”
n Item F New Business was a discussion item only. OPD discussed the new process for tracking officers and filling the pool patrol shifts. The cost is anticipated to increase by $6 per hour. SMI was to speak with the treasurer about the cost and bring back the item along with the off-duty authorization to the February meeting.
n Item G New Business was a discussion item only. The ROA SMI team is not authorized to work remotely. SMI already has implemented this.
n SMI will include in the eblast
who the CDD is, what they are, when they meet and how to contact them.
n SMI will include in the Hotwire eblast update that residents should have the fiber optic line brought to their homes now, even if they do not sign up for service now. This will avoid a fee in the future to bring to line to the house.
COMPLETED ACTIONS
1. The December carpet cleaning at Enders and Grace Hopper was completed.
2. SMI created the townhome divisional list in Constant Contact and is working on creating the single-family and condo list.
3. SMI sent notices to the townhome service areas via Constant Contact about Wayne Automatic’s upcoming fire sprinkler inspections. The only townhomes not noticed were the Issa 22 and Issa 28, because they have their own individual systems. Notices also were mailed to the owners’ mailing addresses.
4. The leg extension machine at Grace Hopper fitness center was missing a cover that goes over the weights. The part has been replaced.
5. The 15-pound medicine ball at Enders fitness center was replaced, because it was cracked.
6. All Phases Electric ordered and replaced the light fixtures at Grace Hopper Hall outside of the fitness center and at the top of the stairs leading to the gathering room.
7. The key fob reader at High Park was found to be OK. Instead, there was a wiring issue that Sciens Building Solutions was able to fix.
8. Sceins Building Solutions fixed a magna lock on a gate
that was not working at Grace Hopper Hall pool.
9. Spies Pools installed a new igniter at Grace Hopper Pool for the pool heater and adjusted the inlet valve.
10. TKE Elevator came to reset the elevator after a power outage as it was not working.
11. SMI Maintenance replaced chair slings at Enders pool.
12. SMI created an additional informational letter explaining the ARC process and more to be mailed to all new owners along with the Welcome Letter.
13. SMI created a map showing the maintenance staff’s break areas on the property.
14. SMI Maintenance installed new LED bulbs in Grace Hopper Hall gathering room.
15. SMI Maintenance installed bulbs at Grace Hopper Hall women’s pool restroom.
16. SMI Maintenance installed a new spigot at Grace Hopper Hall.
17. SMI Maintenance installed a new photocell at CH No. 2 Mews bollard lights.
18. SMI Maintenance installed a new bulb in the hallway kitchen area at Grace Hopper.
PENDING ACTIONS
1. SMI is obtaining another proposal to replace all of the blinds in Grace Hopper Hall and Ender’s gathering room. DRS is providing proposals in addition to the proposals from Carpets & Blinds Beautiful.
2. Certified Pool Pros will be replacing two skimmer grates at High Park pool.
3. Certified Pool Pros will be installing two flow meters at Grace Hopper Pool.
4. Certified Pool Pros will be re-
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS
CANOPY TREE PRUNING
There are many reasons to prune a tree. These are some of the most common.
1. Clearance. Elevating the lower limbs on a tree provides safe clearance to pedestrians over walkways. Trees located by driveways and right of ways also should be elevated appropriately for traffic and signage visibility.
2. Plant health. Pruning can be used to remove or control pests and disease on parts of the trees. This may increase the opportunity to avoid unnecessary use of pesticides and prevent the problem from spreading on to healthy parts of the tree. This is a good alternative when the pest/disease infestation is minor and limited to a few branches.
3. Protect structures. Pruning branches away from buildings helps to reduce pest access, reduces moisture and avoids friction of limbs against walls and windows.
4. Storm-damage mitigation. Pruning selected interior branches of a tree will allow
placing a spigot in the Enders pool filter tank.
5. Ordered two new vacuum cleaners for the gathering rooms as they were not working.
6. Massey Pest Control will spray for ants in the interior of Grace Hopper Hall.
7. Two more proposals are needed for the 2026 Reserve Study Update Full Site Inspection.
8. A/R/C to oversee the roof replacement project at Enders facility center and garage as approved by the board in June. A/R/C went out to bid, and the work was awarded to Tempest Roofing. The contract was reviewed by legal and has been executed. Work will be scheduled for
better wind flow through the canopy and produce less resistance, which will reduce the possibility of breakage in the structure of the canopy.
5. Crown reduction. Pruning can be used to give a tree the desired size and control growth in limited space.
Please keep safety in mind at all times and make sure you have the appropriate equipment, experience and knowledge for the task you want to accomplish. Accidents while doing tree work are common — mainly due to lack of experience and safety awareness. If in doubt, consult a tree care company with the expertise and equipment necessary for a successful and safe tree pruning.
Exterior Changes. Any exterior change to your home including but not limited to painting, replacing or adding gutters, roofs, windows, plant materials/sod/ trees, accessories, structural changes, etc., requires ARC approval. All applications can be found at baldwinparknetwork. com under ARC Applications. If you have questions, please call ARC Coordinator at (407) 7405838 or email ARC@baldwinparkpoa.com.
April 2025. The gathering room has been blocked off because the building and pool will need to be closed for this work.
9. There are four more replace ment umbrellas for the High Park pool that need to be ordered.
10. SMI maintenance has replaced the slings for pool lounge chairs and dining chairs at High Park. They are working on replacing the ones at Grace Hopper. More slings may need to be ordered.
11. The first Health Fair, the first Food Truck Rally and the first Botany Books Lately book and plant swap are scheduled.
12. SMI is still down one maintenance technician.
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TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
BY MELISSA PARKER
The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the Jan. 16, 2025, meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.
n The TSAC recommended to the ROA Board to approve the proposals from Wayne Automatic on the fire/life safety equipment.
n The TSAC recommended to the ROA Board to approve the proposals from BrightView Tree Care to remove two trees located in the Live/Work service area alleyways.
n The TSAC ratified the TSAC Election time line.
UPDATES
n Please remember to report any landscape, building or irrigation issues on Baldwin Park Solutions. Reporting items on Baldwin Park Solutions allows residents to share photos of the reported area(s) and receive real-time updates from management staff on corrective measures being taken. Baldwin Park Solutions can be accessed on the Baldwin Park Network.
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOME OWNERS
Questions about pest control for your townhome?
The only pest control that the association maintains is the termite bond for the building. All other pest control is a homeowner responsibility. If you believe you have a termite issue, you can report it on the Baldwin Park Services App or contact Melissa Parker at mparker@baldwinparkpoa.com.
Many people get ants and termites confused, so here are a couple examples to help.
WINGED TERMITE VS. WINGED ANT CARPENTER
n Issa 22 Phase 2 Roof Replacements. Issa 22 is currently receiving roof replacements. G&A Certified Roofing North is working off Upper Park Road. Residents located within the service area received notice prior to the work beginning. Upper Park Road is the last area to receive replacements for phase two.
n The Cambridge service area has received new roofs. All 26 buildings have been replaced. 3MG Roofing is still working on any small items that come up onsite. The landscaping has been walked with BrightView, 3MG and SMI. Proposals for replacements have been provided and approved. The roofing contractor is responsible for damaged landscaping.
ments and new gutters. The association has a contract with Tempest Roofing. Tempest has started the project off of Virginia Drive. Residents will receive a notice prior to construction beginning on their building. Residents have been encouraged to provide access to Tempest for interior inspections to be conducted.
n DRS Inc. is currently providing annual preventative maintenance in the Issa 28 service area. After Issa 28 is completed, DRS will be providing maintenance in the Cambridge service area. Notices will be placed on the front doors of townhomes prior to maintenance beginning in order to inform residents of the upcoming service.
n New sod that was installed in January has been treated with a fungicide.
n BrightView has completed the annual trimming of the crepe myrtles located within the townhome service areas
n The Live/Work service area is currently receiving roof replacements for phase one. The project is currently working on 1368/1376 Lake Baldwin Lane. Residents will receive updates as they become available. There are 11 roofs receiving new roofs and gutters during phase one. Six buildings have been completed so far during this project.
n The City Homes No. .1 service area is receiving roof replace-
n BrightView has continued to make multiple irrigation repairs throughout the townhome service areas. There have been many lines breaking because of large tree roots. Irrigation controllers are also being replaced because of old age and they are no longer functioning. Any plants that have suffered from a lack of irrigation will be removed and replaced if they do not recover. BrightView also corrects any irrigation following the installation/ replacement of plant material. BrightView is also working directly with HotWire on any irrigation breaks that occur because of the fiber optic project. BrightView also walks the buildings receiving roof replacements, with the roofing contractor, following a roof’s completion. Roofing contractors are responsible for any damaged landscaping during roof-replacement projects.
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BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
BY BILL PATTERSON
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THINGS TO KNOW
n Tree Trimming. The annual tree trimming for the Neighborhood Business District started in February and will continue this month. Please keep an eye out for the Brightview landscaping trucks and avoid parking near where they are working.
n Landscaping Upgrades. Keep an eye out for several landscaping and parking lot upgrades. Many projects are planned in the early part of the year.
n Street Sweeping. To keep the streets free of leaves, and debris out of the storm system, the city of
Orlando is currently closing street parking in sections of Baldwin Park and will continue to sweep in the coming weeks. There will be no-parking signs along these roads with dates/times to avoid confusion. Towing will be enforced.
n ARC. An architectural review is required for all exterior — and some interior — changes, including roof replacement, painting, signs and landscaping changes. For the city to approve permits, the Commercial Owners Association must sign off on the project. All corresponding applications can be located on the Baldwin Park Network under Commercial Owners Association and Commercial Architectural Review Committee. For questions and application submission, please feel free to email Bill at BPatterson@ BaldwinParkPOA.com.
n Towing. All nine parking lots in the Village Center are privately owned by the Commercial Association. The owners have adopted rules and regulations for these
parking lots. Any vehicle not following the rules is subject to towing at the owner’s expense. This includes: out of date tags/stickers, inoperable vehicles, double-parking and abandoned vehicles. The parking lots are for residents and guests of the apartments and employees and customers of the commercial businesses.
n Trash Talk. The dumpsters in the commercial lots are for use of commercial tenants and apartment residents. Apartment residents are encouraged to throw their trash all the way down the chute on the side. When the door is closed, it will compact. Commercial tenants are not to use the trash chute for discarding trash. Instead, they are to go inside the enclosure and throw directly in the dumpster. Apartment residents are welcome to do this as well, if the chute is blocked. Please do not leave trash bags in front of or around the dumpster; this attracts bugs and rodents. If the dumpster
is not working, please go to one of the other parking lot dumpsters and contact the office so OUC can be notified for repairs.
n Bulk Pick-up. The dumpsters in the commercial lots are meant for trash bags and small items only. For all large items, please use OUC bulk pick-up. Stuffing these items in the dumpster or leaving them causes multiple issues, including dumpster break down and rodents. Visit orlando.gov/Trash-Recycling for more information and to schedule future pick-ups.
n Baldwin Park Solutions. Commercial owners, tenants and managers can submit work requests through our new Baldwin Park Solutions system. It is located on the Baldwin Park Network. Simply click “Resident Home” at the top right, and you will find the link in the middle of the page. If you do not have a Baldwin Park Network account, you can request one from that page, as well. Visit baldwinparknetwork.com/ to start.
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