Baldwin Park Living February 2024

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“If you are looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, experienced, professional, savvy and kind-hearted, then I strongly and unequivocally recommend Kimberley Gernert. She helped us strategically navigate the market to find a home for our lifestyle. Her professionalism, enthusiasm and good-natured wit alleviated stress every step of the way. Then, she turned around and sold our current home within the month. It was certainly smooth sailing and so nice knowing we were in such good hands with someone who genuinely cares about clients and their families.”

Clearly, I’m joking but it’s an important conversation that many people wait too late to have. As a family, we’ve experienced unplanned circumstances like death, disability and other forms of loss. These moments have radically shaped how I manage our family’s finances, businesses and how I advise my clients.

My gift to you this Valentine’s day is a no cost review of your estate plans—or lack thereof!

I invite you to contact me directly at john@fortresswealthgroup.com so that we can work together to make sure your loved ones are protected.

Don’t wait until next Valentine’s Day to make this a priority. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

YOUR SKIN LOVE

Dr. Palceski is a true artist and nationally acclaimed expert in the field of cosmetic dermatology and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Since 2005, he has helped thousands of women and men, including many public figures, celebrities, and athletes, maximize their natural beauty potential. Schedule a cosmetic consultation today to discover what treatments are best for you and to take advantage of our “Love Your Lips

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Editor and Publisher Michael Eng, meng@orangeobserver.com

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Contributors — Brie Bernstel and Mimi Simmons

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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 Nov. 9, 2023, ROA Regular/2024 Budget Adoption Meeting Minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

UPDATES

COMPLETED ACTIONS

1. December carpet cleaning at Enders and Grace Hopper.

2. Hired new maintenance technician to fill a vacant position on SMI team.

3. Holiday décor was installed at Grace Hopper and Corrine Commons.

4. The kiddie pool deck work related to the pipe replacement has been completed.

5. Received check from Hotwire (sponsorship).

6. Consent agenda added to ARC packets for items that are easier to approve in one motion. This is an effort to streamline the meetings.

7. ARC-approved Design Guideline Changes that will be brought to the Board for review before sending to the City of Orlando TDRC for approval.

8. December Covenants Hearing canceled because of a lack of a quorum.

9. Eblast to remind owners of number and email to contact for issues with internet service (Hotwire).

10. Eblast to the same 300 people as before related to Hotwire fiber service.

11. SMI removed minutes older than 7 years on the Baldwin Park Network per F.S. 720.

PENDING ACTIONS

1. DRS proposal to replace hinges on attic access at Enders.

2. SMI reviewing SMI redline changes to ARC applications before providing to the ARC and board for approval. This is in an effort to bring clarity to the applications as some find them confusing.

3. Modernization of elevator at Grace Hopper approved in February. Time blocked in March/ April 2024 for modernization. This originally was scheduled for October/November 2023, but there was a scheduling issue. The state is allowing until the end of August 2024 to complete this work.

4. Replacement of shutters at Grace Hopper Hall. These will be special ordered because they are custom-sized shutters. These are expected to arrive in February 2024.

5. Replacement weight bench for the Enders fitness center. SMI checked, and it is not needed at this time.

6. Proposal to replace screen doors at Enders facility center. DRS to provide proposal. Because of the cost — to cost these are custom-sized doors — Screen Walkers is to provide a like-for-like proposal.

7. SMI maintenance to clean the back of Grace Hopper Hall.

8. Backyard Food Fare Dec. 15, 2023. Food truck vendors making some changes to selections — desserts, quesadillas, vegan options.

9. SMI maintenance to paint (including shark grip/sand additive) the men’s pool restroom floors at Enders.

10. SMI maintenance to paint (including shark grip/sand additive) the women’s and men’s pool restroom floors at High Park.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS WILDLIFE IN STRUCTURES

The tree-lined streets of Baldwin Park offer shady canopies for residents to enjoy the outdoors and provide homes for amazing animals like songbirds, squirrels and even bats.

Bats provide great pest control. They are protected year-round from harm and cannot be evicted from buildings until after the end of the annual bat maternity season, between April 15 and Aug. 15.

Now is the time to evaluate your home for potential wildlife entry points and make necessary repairs. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provided us with a comprehensive video addressing “How to Remove Bats from Buildings.” You can access it by visiting bit. ly/3SmCoXK.

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) 740-5838 or email ARC@baldwinparkpoa.com.

11. SMI maintenance to touch up paint black marks on walls from roof at Grace Hopper pool restroom buildings.

12. Proposals for Poured-in Place

Tot Turf Enders and Union Park playgrounds including root pruning. Have proposals for Poured-in Place surface. Proposals for root pruning and installation of root barriers were in the September 2023 packet. Because of costs, SMI is obtaining an additional proposal for the Poured-in Place replacements.

13. Proposals related to 2023 reserve expenditures per the 2023 Reserve Study Update: Asphalt overlay 1” Enders parking lot. A proposal will be obtained and brought to the board. Update: SMI met with ABC Paving on-site. They will provide three options for this parking lot because of the change in code concerning ADA grade requirements/limits.

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

BY MELISSA PARKER

The Townhome Service Area Committee’s Dec. 21, 2023, meeting was canceled. A complete copy of previous official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

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.

n City Homes No. 1 is receiving roof replacements. The project has been divided into two phases. Townhome buildings, within City Homes No. 1, will receive roof replacements and new gutters. The roof replacement project is currently located at the townhomes on Chatfield Place. Townhome owners will receive notices on their front doors advising on the construction start date prior to the project beginning. Please make sure to follow the directions on the notices to protect your belongings and prepare for the roof replacement on your townhome.

n The Cambridge service area roof replacement project has received bids from interested/ qualified roofing companies. The TSAC reviewed the original bid recommendation from A/R/C Associates Inc. during the meeting that took place Oct. 19, 2023. The

roof-replacement project is currently in negotiations. There are 26 buildings located within the Cambridge service area. The original bid consisted of 19 buildings to receive roof replacements; however, the negotiation includes all 26 buildings to be replaced. More information will be provided to the community as it becomes available.

n New sod that was installed in January has been treated with a fungicide.

n BrightView has continued to make multiple irrigation repairs throughout the townhome service areas. 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.

n Per DRS Inc., here is the townhome maintenance scheduled for 2024:

City Homes No. 4: January

City Homes No. 2: February Mattamy, areas of Cambridge, areas of Issa 22: March

Mattamy Painting:

2071-2091 Meeting Place: Jan. 15 to 26

2009 Coulson Alley: Jan. 29 to Feb. 9

2037-2061 Coulson Alley: Feb. 12 to 23

2000-2036 Brink Alley: Feb. 26 to March 8

Schedules will be projected one to two months out to anticipate any possible future changes or delays. Notices are still being left on townhome front doors one to two weeks in advance to inform residents of any upcoming projects beginning in their address range.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOME OWNERS

Who is responsible for maintaining townhome driveways?

The townhomes are fee-simple properties — just like any single-family home — where the owner owns the townhome inside and out as well as the land on which it sits. There are specific maintenance items the association performs on the owner’s behalf, which are stated in Exhibit “G” (or Exhibit “H” for Live/Work townhomes) of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Baldwin Park Homeowner’s Association. Unfortunately, driveways are not included as an Association responsibility. Anything not specifically stated under Exhibit G or H of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Baldwin Park Homeowner’s Association is a homeowner responsibility. Driveways are a homeowner responsibility to repair and/or replace.

BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.

BY BILL PATTERSON

February is the month for love and friendship. Take that special someone to one of Baldwin Park’s amazing restaurants or head to our shops for all your winter decorating needs.

THINGS TO KNOW

n Tree Trimming. The annual tree trimming for the parking lots will start this month. Please keep an eye out for the Brightview landscaping trucks and avoid parking near where they are working.

n Trash Talk. The dumpster in the commercial lots are for use of commercial tenants and apartment residents. Apartment residents are encouraged to throw their trash 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. Rather, they are to go inside the enclosure and throw directly in the dumpster. 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 to repair.

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.

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n Commercial Parking Lots. There are nine commercial parking lots scattered in the Village Center. These lots are for Commercial Building employees, tenants and guests only. Commercial Buildings include apartments, office and retail. Anyone parked in these lots are subject to the COA rules and regulations. Please make sure your tags are up to date and your vehicle is parked properly. Vehicles not following these rules or not approved to park will be tagged and towed if not corrected or removed. As a reminder, the Baldwin Harbor parking garages also have parking for commercial tenants and guests.

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

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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.

n ARC. Architectural Review Committee meetings take place twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday for application reviews regarding commercial changes to exterior structures (roofing replacements and painting), landscaping and signage. 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.

LOVE LETTERS

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, five Baldwin Park residents share letters to their loved ones.

For many couples, Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to celebrate their relationships. It’s a celebration of adoration, appreciation and commitment. And while some opt for lavish gifts or carefully planned evenings to show this, simple, honest and heartfelt gestures often are the ones most remembered. In celebration of Valentine’s Day this year, five Baldwin Park couples are doing just that.

— ANNABELLE SIKES

Danielle Miller, This picture is just a glimpse of how lucky I am to have met you! After three years of convincing, I finally caved and we got a golden retriever. Haha! Luna has brought me SO much joy, and now, I’m an official dog Dad. You pushed me to switch careers and jump into real estate, thus finding a prosperous career with Baldwin Park Realty! As you can see, you have been nothing but a brilliant light in my life, and I couldn’t be more grateful! Thank you for being you! You are my best friend! Happy Valentine’s Day buttercup. I love you as many as.

Your husband,

Josh Miller

To Brittany, Right now, I am watching you unpack boxes while shooting me playful glances that seem to say, “I can’t believe we’re doing this.” And little do you know that I am not just wasting time on my phone watching you do all the work; I am crafting you a super secret love letter for Valentine’s Day! I want to surprise you because you have been the biggest surprise of my life. I truly thought that this kind of love was no longer possible for me, but here we are moving in together a year after meeting, because falling in love with you has been so effortless, so inevitable. You make everything better with your sense of humor and gentle understanding, and anyone can see that we are perfect complements to one another. I am so excited about our future together, and now, I have a very important question for you. Will you be my Valentine?

With a heart bursting from love, Stephen

Simon,

When we met at that party in high school, I never imagined we would end up here. Although we lost touch for years, I would always think about you and what you were up to. Who knew life had a plan for us to meet again?

Eleven years later, we crossed paths, and you took me on our first date on my birthday here in downtown Baldwin Park, Feb. 7, 2023. We hopped bar to bar and talked about our lives; where we have been and where we would like to go. Now, one whole year later, we share our home together in the same place we went on our first date. In less than one year, we have made the best memories I will never be able to forget — from late nights watching movies on your couch and eating nothing but junk food to traveling to Colombia and having

the pleasure of meeting your amazing family and having the experience of a lifetime. You are hands-down the most special person to ever walk into my life, and I feel so lucky to call you mine. Seeing the man you have become is something I am amazed by every day. You are generous, loving, hard-working and kind, and you know how to make me laugh, even on my hardest days. For you, I will forever be grateful. You are always there to remind me to not take life so seriously, and you are someone I know I can always count on. Thank you for being the man I have always dreamed of. Not only will you always have a special place in my heart, but so will Baldwin. I love you, Simon Garcia.

With love,

Lauren Grimm

Dearest Rachel,

How on Earth did I get so lucky to have you as my wife? You are beautiful, inside and out, and you continue to amaze me every single day. Our years together have been the best of my life, and I can’t imagine being without you. I still remember our first date and the first time I laid eyes on you. I knew it was love at first sight. Thank you for always being by my side. After the birth of our beautiful baby girl, Ava Christina, I saw a side of you that made me love you even more. Even though our world revolves around our new baby, you are, and

always will be, my first love. Before we know it, our baby girl won’t be a baby anymore, and we will long for these days again. Although we both say that we are soaking up this time now, I just want you to know that the memories with you — being supermom and still the most gorgeous girl I have ever laid eyes on — will make me smile always. You are God’s Valentine to me. May the Lord bless you and our wonderful baby. Wishing you the most magical and wonderful Valentine’s Day.

Your loving husband, Michael

To my Ryry, When I walked into Tactical Brewing Company late to our first date, I had no idea that was the start of the best year of my life. In this year, we met each other’s friends and families, lost trivia countless times, and drank way too many Tactical beers (jk, there is no limit). Every second, smile, kiss is my favorite, and I love you more with each one. If I could go back to our first date, I would have shown up early so we could start our lives together sooner. Can’t wait to continue to float through life with you, my otter.

The formal front yards of Baldwin Park

Winter is formal season, at least in Chicago, where I lived for a few decades.

‘Tis the season to don a gown or dust off the tux to attend a charity gala or two.

As an architect and landscape designer, this is also a time when my attention turns to the front yards of Baldwin Park. Front yards here are defined by formal order, reminiscent of the discipline required of cadets and recruits who endured military life at our former Navy base. Hedges are kept neat and trimmed, porch railings are polished, and plants are placed in rows of descending hierarchy, as if to stand at attention to salute an officer passing by.

BEST FOOT FORWARD

From a design perspective, the front yard is akin to a handshake or formal greeting. First impressions are made quickly that set the tone for future interactions. Realtors refer to this phenomenon as curb appeal, but in pedestrian-friendly Baldwin Park, I like to call it “Sidewalk Style.” In other words, this is a place for homeowners to show their most put-together side of themselves.

SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE SHOW

Relatively smaller lots combined with slower-moving traffic — both vehicular and on foot — shift the way we perceive our front yards compared to other communities. Details count more when our eyes

have more time to scan what is in front of us. This impacts not only the need for careful consideration of plant selection and placement but also regular and proper maintenance. For example, blooms of a flowering ixora might be more appreciated 3 feet from a sidewalk on Penway Drive compared to 50 feet off Semoran Boulevard at 50 mph. At the same time, weeds and other imperfections can become more visible in these close-up situations.

A HALLMARK ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT

Baldwin Park is often characterized by one distinctive architectural feature — the front porch. Conjoining the main body of the home with the front yard, it serves as both a private living space and a pre-foyer lobby to receive packages and the public. Whether small or large, there is usually room for outdoor seating, potted plants, lighting, paving and seasonal décor — beckoning neighbors, showcasing personality, building community and even enhancing the security of our streets. A key part of the front yard presentation, the front porch is at the intersection of both landscape and interior design.

THE FRONT YARD DEFINED

Here in Baldwin Park, the “front yard” is generally considered to be the part of a property between the front door plane (or façade) and the front-most property line (or sidewalk). This is typical only and can depend on the configuration of a home and lot. According to the Baldwin Park Residential Design Guidelines, section 3.2.1, like the front porch, the front yard “serves as a transition between the public realm and the private environment of the homeowner. The yard also helps to create an edge to the pedestrian environment in the public realm [correction made to word order].”

THE CASE OF THE CORNER LOT

This section of the guidelines delineates other “yards,” such as side yards, alley yards and private zones. Note that for properties located on corners, side yards facing the street must meet the same requirements as front yards.

MIMI SIMMONS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The front porch is your home’s first impression.

COMPULSORY COMPONENTS

The guidelines list required landscape elements in each yard for a given “lot type.” Single-family home lot types are listed here from largest to smallest: custom, manor, village, park, cottage and bungalow. Look up your lot type in the guidelines or call the HOA office.

TREES

Trees are categorized as larger canopy trees that provide shade (examples include live oaks and red maples), and smaller, more ornamental accent trees (examples include crepe myrtle and eugenia). Larger lot types must have larger trees than smaller lot types. For instance, front yards of custom lots along New Broad Street generally must have a minimum of two canopy trees and two accent trees, whereas front yards of bungalow lots along Almond Avenue must have a minimum of two accent trees. Smaller yard depths limit the safe spread of roots.

SHRUBS

There are several requirements around shrubs. The first is a coverage minimum, meaning that a front yard must contain enough shrubs to cover a percentage of the total gross area of the front yard. The second involves massing and layering. At least some of the shrubs should be planted in linear groupings (or hedges) to form continuous lines that “accentuate the architectural form

of the home and enhance its entrance.” Hedges must also be placed to form vertically layered tiering, just like sailors standing in formation. Popular hedging shrubs include podocarpus and viburnum.

GROUND COVER AND TURF

Minimum coverage percentages apply to ground cover, the lowest of the layering tiers. And requirements for turf (or sod),

which is not considered a tiering material, are stated as a maximum allowed area. Commonly used ground covers are asiatic jasmine and mondo grass.

APPLY FOR CHANGES

Here is another gentle reminder that all changes to the exterior of your home and property must be approved by the HOA’s Architectural Review Committee, and although I have served on that committee and have a familiarity with the guidelines, approval by the current committee based on their interpretation of the guidelines is necessary prior to making any changes.

If you are feeling formal this February, perhaps it is time to venture out to tour the front yards of Baldwin Park with your newfound knowledge of their design considerations. And, we won’t be surprised to see you in black-tie attire.

Mimi Simmons is the owner of Mimi Simmons Design.

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Trees and shrubs are important elements to your curb appeal.

Sheets & giggles

The Paper Goat Post, which opened in 2022, has expanded to now occupy the space next door, previously owned by The Drip Bar. Owners Megan Gingerich and Cedar Jayson are utilizing the space to host The Party Room.

ANNABELLE SIKES NEWS EDITOR

Baldwin Park is home to one of Orlando’s best kept secrets: The Party Room.

The Party Room, part of the Paper Goat Post business on New Broad Street, is a creative, flexible space for gatherings of up to 30 people.

Paper Goat Post owners, twins Megan Gingerich and Cedar Jayson, love helping make gatherings effortless.

The Party Room is a perfect place for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, private or corporate gath-

SUBMIT A BOOKING INQUIRY

Those who wish to submit a booking inquiry for The Party Room can fill out the form on the Paper Goat Post’s website, papergoat post.com.

erings, or even just a meet-up of best friends.

Recently, the twins had the unexpected opportunity to expand Paper Goat Post.

Paper Goat Post now occupies the building next door, previously owned by The Drip Bar, and the business owners are using the new space to enhance their offerings.

“We want it to be a comfortable space for people to celebrate their special moments,” Jayson says. “We allow people to do as much of the work as they want, or they can come in and we can have everything set up and ready. We like to say it’s ‘effortless gathering.’ It really does vary based on what our customers want

and need. That’s why we feel like we have something to offer everyone.”

GROWING AND GLOWING

Paper Goat Post called Ivanhoe Village in north downtown Orlando home for six-and-one-half years. The business transitioned to Baldwin Park in 2022.

Paper Goat Post fulfills all of one’s needs for celebrating everyday — all in one location.

The twins combine their love for paper and party needs through the use of their multitude of services, including customizable invitations, personalized stationery, the Balloon and Gift Wrap Bar, and The Party Room.

This past summer, the pair acquired the 1,400-square-foot space next door, doubling the size of the business.

The Paper Studio and The Party Room moved to occupy the new space in the fall.

The sisters now are looking to get the word out more about The Party Room and what it offers the community.

Paper Goat Post offers varying

forms of packages for The Party Room experience.

Packages for the room vary based on need, time and budget.

Community members can book a party package or work with a party concierge to build their own gathering.

Customization options include bringing your own food and drink, use of the kitchenette, adding a balloon garland, themed party ware for guests, as well as multiple addon options for activities and decorations.

“We just want The Party Room to be a space for our community to gather,” Jayson says.

NEW OFFERINGS

Paper Goat Post recently announced its new concept for The Party Room called “Spontaneous Celebrations,” a pop-up experience for everyday gatherings.

The Spontaneous Celebrations are all-inclusive gathering offerings, including sips and snacks, styled table scapes, private use of the party room, a digital invitation, and set-up and clean-up by the party concierge.

The business also is offering memberships to use The Party Room when available as a comfortable space to wait while children are in extracurricular activities on New Broad Street.

“Knowing your kids are busy enjoying their hobbies while you get to relax in comfort is something to cel-

PAPER GOAT POST

4875 New Broad St., Orlando

PHONE: (407) 207-1264

EMAIL: hello@papergoatpost.com

WEBSITE: papergoatpost.com

ebrate,” Gingerich says. “Locals can use the space to hang out or even get some work done.”

Because of the recent expansion in size, the twins also have expanded their line of products on the retail side of the business.

In addition to spreading the word about The Party Room, the twins are working to refine their offerings and ensure everyone knows what they are, as well as making every service attainable.

This year, more than ever, they need the support of the community to ensure small businesses along New Broad Street are here to say.

Despite the hard work of running a small business, the connection with the community continues to inspire the sisters.

“Community has been a big part of Paper Goat Post from day one, and now, having an even more closeknit community here, has been really exciting for us,” Jayson says. “We want to help (our customers) and make their lives easier by doing things that come fairly naturally and easily to us.”

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Spread some love in Baldwin Park!

BRIE BERNSTEL MULTIMEDIA & COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

February is the month of love. Whether it is showing that special someone how much they mean to you or showing your appreciation toward your community, Baldwin Park is the perfect place to get a little extra in your feels!

Your local Baldwin Park businesses appreciate your love and support, and they always have tons of specials, events and activities this time of the year. Osprey and Seito host their annual Chef’s Dinner, which makes for the perfect date night or Galentines night out and your local bars have tons of events throughout the week.

Check @VisitBaldwinPark to see what else is going on around town!

Your Residential Owners Association also has teamed up with the Brujas Table for the third annual Charcuterie Night Out. This exciting, hands-on class teaches you how to make the best meats and cheese board possible while getting to mix and mingle with your neighbors. It takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13. Check your weekly newsletter for full details, including how to pur-

chase tickets. We will be hosting it at Grace Hopper Hall Gathering Room this year to give you extra space to invite friends and family.

Finally, don’t forget to #shoplocal and check out all your Baldwin Park shops for the perfect gift. Apiary, Lafayette + Rushford, Victoria Jewelers, Paper Goat Post and more are happy to help you find the perfect gift for that perfect someone!

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Stacey Fryrear

Sentry Management, your on-site management team for the Baldwin Park Residential Owner’s Association Inc., Commercial Owner’s Association Inc., Joint Committee Inc. and the District Agent for the Urban Orlando Community Development District, comprises an experienced group of licensed Community Association Managers and individuals. Our team talks with homeowners, meets with board members, supervises contractors and maintenance personnel and provides support to the association’s Board of Directors. The staff is cross-trained to accommodate peaks and valleys in the workload, and encourages you to take the time to visit the offices at 1913 Meeting Place to meet the team! At Sentry, people are the difference.

Central Florida Corgi group.

“We like to participate in Baldwin Park’s Winter Wonderland Extravaganza parade each year,” she says. “I also have a cat, Survi Su, who is my third tripod cat. But she doesn’t come to the parade.”

Before Stacey came to Baldwin Park, she worked as an apartment manager.

Community Director

Stacey Fryrear is originally from Kentucky. She has lived in Florida for the past 37 years, and is in her 17th year with Sentry Management and Baldwin Park.

Her immediate family lives in Florida. She has four nephews and three nieces ranging in age from 5 to 21. All but two nieces live in Florida, so she enjoys seeing them frequently.

“My family is a lot of fun,” she says. “We enjoy playing games and traveling together. One of my favorite places is St. Augustine. I have been there at least 20 times, and every time I’m there, I learn something new.”

Stacey has two corgis, Archer, 6, and Wilder, 4. She loves spending time with them and being part of the

“I started my career in property management with Trammel Crow in 1990,” she says. “I split my time between being a housekeeper cleaning apartments and getting them ready for new residents, and working at the front desk of a resort managed by Trammel Crow.”

When the resort went up for sale, she knew she wanted to stay in the property-management field. That is when she started leasing apartments and eventually worked her way up to property manager. Her favorite time of day in Baldwin Park is the morning. She enjoys the maturing tree canopies and the way the sunlight glistens off the dew covered leaves. The people, the property and the work are what keeps Stacey here.

“Even though I don’t live in Baldwin Park, I consider it mine,” she says.

WHAT’S SELLING

DETAILS: This charming residence offers an ideal living space with a living/dining area, a cozy family room and an eat-in kitchen, making it perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. One of the standout features of this townhome is the versatile third bedroom space, which can be customized to suit your needs. Whether you desire an office, a guest room or a playroom, the possibilities are endless. This townhome also features usable attic storage, including an air-conditioned room.

2787 UPPER PARK ROAD, ORLANDO

SOLD PRICE: $600,000

SOLD DATE: Jan. 8

BEDROOMS: Two

BATHROOMS: 2.5

SQUARE FEET: 2,057

LISTING AGENT: Marti Purdy, Marti Purdy Properties Inc.

BUYER AGENT: Sheryl Kashuk, Fannie Hillman + Associates Inc.

DETAILS: Enjoy evenings sitting on the front porch or second-floor balcony to enjoy the indoor and outdoor living. Walk through the courtyard, and you will find a front porch that leads to the first floor, which features a bedroom with full bathroom. Upstairs, you will find an open living space, complete with a spacious kitchen and large island, three windows over the sink perfect for preparing your evening dinners or hosting and entertaining family and friends. From the second floor to the third, you will find your owner’s suite. The en-suite has a gorgeous walk-in shower, jetted spa-like tub with finishes that impress connected to walk-in closet.

4540 CIMA ALLEY, ORLANDO

SOLD PRICE: $690,000

SOLD DATE: Dec. 28, 2023

BEDROOMS: Three

BATHROOMS: 3.5

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,091

LISTING AGENT: Bobby Livera, Baldwin Park Realty LLC

BUYER AGENT: Bobby Livera, Baldwin Park Realty LLC

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Community Calendar

FRIDAY, JAN. 5

FIRST FRIDAY EVENT

5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, on New Broad Street. Find the full vendor list by searching “BP Community Market Day” on Facebook.

FRIDAY, FEB. 2

FIRST FRIDAY EVENT

5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, on New Broad Street. 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.

THURSDAY, FEB. 8

PRESSED FLORAL PITCHER WORKSHOP WITH APAIRY

5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. Open to residents and their guests. Please check your weekly newsletter for more details and how to sign up for this one-of-a-kind class.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 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. The ARC meets twice a month. More information can be found in your weekly newsletter.

MONDAY, FEB. 12

COVENANTS HEARING

6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, virtually. More information can be found on the Baldwin Park Network or by emailing Erin at covenants@ baldwinparkpoa.com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 13

ANNUAL RESIDENT CHARCUTERIE CLASS

6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Grace Hopper Hall Gathering Room. Hosted by the Residential Owners Association and The Brujas Table, this exciting, hands-on class teaches you how to make the best meats and cheese board possible while getting to mix and mingle with your neighbors. Check your weekly newsletter for full details and how to purchase tickets.

THURSDAY, FEB. 15

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, virtually. All information for the meeting can also be found on the Baldwin Park Network, along with the link to join the meeting.

THURSDAY, FEB. 22

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 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. The ARC meets twice a month. More information can be found in your weekly newsletter.

FRIDAY, FEB. 23

BACKYARD FOOD FARE

Join your neighbors at Corrine Commons for delicious food vendors. Residents: Check your weekly newsletter for more information.

PLAY BALL!

BALDWIN PARK CO-ED SOFTBALL

Looking to get some exercise while having fun and meeting your neighbors? Make sure to check out Baldwin Park Co-Ed

Softball! This league will meet for games from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 11 through April 28, at Blue Jacket Park. To sign up or for more information, email BaldwinParkSoftball@ gmail.com.

Jenni Sloan

Padgett McCormick

Caroline Croft

Elim & Teresa Cintron

Rhonda Chesmore

Nick Giovanetti

Kimberly Slinger

Tiffany Grindstaff

Cody Judge

Kate Porter