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YOUR TOWN SPRING FORWARD You will have an extra hour of sunlight in the evening starting Sunday, March 10, when daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, or at 2 a.m. Sunday, whichever comes first.

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Sounds at sunset Winter Garden music fans were treated to beautiful sounds at this year’s Evening at the Pops. SEE 4.

Winter Garden leaders uphold office project denial Commissioners denied an appeal regarding a proposed commercial development on Daniels Road. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

City leaders unanimously denied a site plan pertaining to a proposed commercial development on Daniels Road during the Feb. 28 City

Commission meeting. The proposed development, named Daniels Road Business Park, would have allowed for the construction of five new office/ SEE DANIELS PAGE 4

Residents fear office will cause drainage issues The Ocoee development was approved despite objections by residents from the adjacent Falcon Pointe community. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

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Flute player Christopher Ludwig warmed up before the concert by the lake.

Southeastern Food Bank is soon hosting its Food For Families program. Volunteers are needed to sort, pack and deliver food to more than 1,000 underprivileged families. Sorting and packing will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Ocoee High School, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee. Deliveries begin at 8 a.m., also at Ocoee High. This event takes the place of the Easter volunteer program. For more information, call (407) 654-7777.

Horizon West residents were treated to a new perspective at the first Hamlin Balloon Festival. 9.

Ocoee city commissioners gave developers the green light for a proposed 1.25-acre development on Old Winter Garden Road near Hempel Avenue. The proposed development, to be located at 3872 Old Winter Garden Road, received its needed annexation, rezoning and land-use amendment approvals SEE DRAINAGE PAGE 5

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7

DNA AND GENEALOGY: AN INTRODUCTION 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how DNA testing can supplement your traditional genealogical research. Explore the different types of tests that are available and determine how to target your testing to discover your desired connections. (407) 835-7323. PLANT CLINIC 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Take your plants, get your soil pH tested and ask questions. Master Gardener volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions and to assess any plant issues. (407) 835-7323.

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RISE: CONVERSATIONS ON RACE & UNITY “UNDERSTANDING BIAS” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Roper Co-Op Ballroom, 146 W. Plant St., Suite 210, Winter Garden. This communitywide event is hosted by Oasis Church Winter Garden and facilitated by Valencia College’s Peace and Justice Institute. It will provide a safe space to focus on our shared humanity with an exploration of race, privilege, bias, systems of privilege and oppression, and practical application. Refreshments included. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com/e/rise-conversations-on-race-unity-tickets54097845111?aff=erellivmlt. (407) 905-4931. YEAR OF THE PIG 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Ring in the Chinese New Year at the library. Enjoy stories, crafts and activities to kick off the Year of the Pig. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. (407) 835-7323.

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ACTIVE 50+ LUNCH AND LEARN 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Sonata West, 420 Roper Road, Winter Garden. Hosted by the Winter Garden Recreation Department,

this monthly program gives folks a chance to learn about the community. A light lunch will be sponsored by Sonata. (407) 656-4155.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

14TH ANNUAL OCOEE SPRING FLING 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. The free event includes fun activities, games and live demonstrations aimed at reinforcing safe behavior by youth and families, and it showcases community services available in the area. There will be a bike rodeo, game truck, rock climbing, live burn demonstration, educational road obstacle track, food, music and prizes. Ocoee.org or (407) 905-3100. HORIZON WEST FEST AT HAMLIN 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Horizon West, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. The familyfun event includes a “Horizon West’s Got Talent” show, community scavenger hunt, kids zone, human-powered Sno-cone machine, live music and performances, food and a beer and wine bar. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY YOGA 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Warrior One Yoga, 13796 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd.,

Suite 15, Windermere. Warrior One and Global Hope Network International are partnering to offer a free yoga class in honor of International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is Balance for Better. Stretch and strengthen your way to wellness while supporting education programs at GHNI’s women’s empowerment center in Afghanistan. The event is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, go to bit.ly/iwd-yoga-event. PETFEST 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. Sponsored by Animal Clinic of Windermere, the event is perfect for people with pets. There will be doggy games, food trucks, face painting, the Doggy Fun Zone and vendors selling pet products. Admission is free. Windermereparksandrecreation.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 11

CENTRAL FLORIDA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 7 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Shannon Sikora will present a program on railroad photography. Free. (407) 656-0559.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the leprechaun way, and don’t forget to wear green. Recommended for lower and upper elementary. (407) 835-7323.

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DAY OF THE DOG: SERVICE DOGS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Meet service dogs trained by Expanding Intelligence and learn about the importance of their jobs. For all ages. Registration is recommended at (407) 835-7323. I’VE DONE MY DNA — NOW WHAT? 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Explore the best way to begin analyzing and working with your DNA matches. Learn pitfalls that you need to watch out for and discover how to make your DNA work for you. (407) 835-7323.

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Ocoee City Commission District 1 As the March 12 election day quickly approaches, candidates for the Ocoee Commission District 1 seat are working to earn the votes of constituents. Incumbent John Grogan is facing off against challenger Larry B. Brinson Sr. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road. Candidates’ answers have been edited for grammar and space. For complete, unedited answers, visit OrangeObserver.com.

LARRY B. BRINSON SR. AGE: 54 OCCUPATION: Mail services and inventory control at Orlando Police Department EDUCATION: Some college, some schooling while serving in the U.S. Marines CIVIC INVOLVEMENTS: Veteran of U.S. Marines with more than 20 years of service, Ocoee Human Relations & Diversity Board, the Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, Urban League, Boy Scouts of America, Orlando Police Department’s Operation Positive Direction, NAACP YEARS OF RESIDENCY: 13

Why do you want to serve as an Ocoee commissioner? I live in northwest Ocoee, also known as District 1, and we pay taxes there. I live in the Westyn Bay community, and our property taxes are considerable. We think that because we pay those taxes and because we live in District 1, there’s certain things that we pay for and the city’s not giving us anything. I understand our community is a private community, but directly outside our community, it’s public. Our taxes pay for those public amenities, pay for the roads, pay for the street lights, pay for the safety of our children and when we ask why those things aren’t being taken care of in a manner which is acceptable to anybody, we get the, ‘Well, it doesn’t work that way’ response. We can’t keep doing that. What makes you the most qualified candidate for the commission seat? The hundreds of millions of dollars that I’ve helped manage while I was in service in the Marines. I’ve dealt with intergovernmental relationships — whether it’s military services or whether it’s other agencies, including government agencies and NGO (non-governmental organization) agencies — to ensure that the budgets and the monies that are being collected or being spent was done properly. What does being a commissioner mean to you? That means taking care of your district. For me, I’m not running to be just a city commissioner. I’m running to be a city

commissioner of District 1, and that means I need to go out and see what’s going on in District 1. I can’t have someone come to me and say, ‘Hey, what’s going on with this park,’ but I’ve never been down to that park. You have to get out and find out what your citizenry — what your constituency — is experiencing and what their wants are, whether it’s good or not. You’ve got to take the darts. If you want to take the praise, you’ve got to take the darts. For me, it’s about giving the citizenry, the taxpayers, the visitors and the business owners what they want and what they need within reason. What do you hope to accomplish as a commissioner? One of the things I want to accomplish is address the growth. Responsible growth and smart growth is where any municipality should be moving toward. Saying yes to developments simply because they want to develop in Ocoee as a whole — in my case specifically, in District 1 — doesn’t make much sense to me unless it’s a holistic approach. If developments are coming out of the ground but schools are not being built, infrastructure is not being taken care of and parks are not being taken care of, it’s not very attractive to businesses to bring their business to Ocoee. We need to make sure that we make Ocoee attractive to businesses. What issues or regulations, if any, do you think need to be readdressed to improve the city? Again, I’m going to say infrastructure, I’m going to say schools, I’m going to say safety, and I’m also going to add to that the recycling program. Our recycling program is costing the city money, and it shouldn’t be. The city should not have to pay additional money because the recycling loads that are being picked up by the recycling companies are being rejected at the recycling center. I think part of that is the public needs to be re-educated on what goes in the recycling bins and what does not go in the recycling bins. The other thing is the ZIP codes in more than one of our comSEE BRINSON PAGE 6

JOHN GROGAN AGE: 57 OCCUPATION: Foreman in manufacturing division at Walt Disney World EDUCATION: Associate’s degree from Valencia College CIVIC INVOLVEMENTS: Citizen Advisory Council for the Ocoee Police Department, Ocoee Parks and Recreation Committee, Ocoee Education Committee, Ocoee Neighborhood Restorative Justice Program, Ocoee Community Merits Awards Board, Central Florida Law Enforcement Emerald Society, Walt Disney’s VoluntEARS Program, Trustee for the Wounded Officers Initiative YEARS OF RESIDENCY: 21

Why do you want to continue to serve as an Ocoee commissioner? I have a lot vested in it, and I’d like to continue working with the commission to finalize the current infrastructure improvements and address the needs of the district while it grows during this accelerated period. Look around you. This is so exciting and so incredible. I was the one who got them together to have them do a strategic plan. The city never had one. They tried a couple of times in the past, but they were never able to complete it. They did not have the cohesiveness of the commission. It’s a vision for what you’re going to do. When you have that plan and when you’re making decisions up here (on the dais), you’re making decisions toward that goal — toward that vision, but we’re not done. What makes you the most qualified candidate for the commission seat? I’ve been associated with the city for 16 years — six years as a commissioner; 10 years prior, I was on boards. I’ve been on four or five or six boards with the city of Ocoee volunteering my time. They were all appointed boards all appointed by the commission, and I learned a lot. I learned an awful lot. I learned how the city works. I learned about the budgeting. I was able to get so much knowledge of how it does work that I was at a big advantage to anybody coming in that, out of the blue, wanted to run for the city. (A large percentage) of

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people running in (local) elections, they’ve never held an office before or anything like that. Well, the closest thing to running for office is actually being on the boards and working with all the people and, absolutely, being involved. What does being a commissioner mean to you? Enjoyment, fulfillment and an extension of volunteerism and the self-gratification involved in it. I love helping people. There’s no better, instant way on our level of helping people (than) by me going to a resident’s house. Their wheel might be broken on their garbage can, but you know what? To them right then in that period of time, it could be the most important thing. I don’t know whether someone is ill in their home. I don’t know what their mindset is. I don’t know what their feelings are, but if someone is going to go and call me for something, then I’m going to take that call as the most important thing in this guy’s life. I have to do what I have to do to make that right, and I will do anything I can do to make that right. What do you hope to accomplish as a commissioner? The biggest goal I have, I would say, is personal: It’s to finish what I started. I have a big vision of making Ocoee a destination place and of making it the best place in the world — the safest place in the world for my daughter, for my son, for my wife. I want beautiful parks. When I say, ‘I live in Ocoee,’ I want someone to know that they know Ocoee. ‘I’ve heard of Ocoee. I’ve heard of that place. It’s awesome.’ I want other people to want to move here because of that — because of what we’ve done and what we’ve built here. What issues or regulations, if any, do you think need to be readdressed to improve the city? I think we need to ensure growth is self-supporting and the impact fees pay for needed roads and public facilities. I’d like to see our zoning regulations to be more amiable to attract quality restaurants and upscale retail. That’s something we have to work on, SEE GROGAN PAGE 6

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Double bass player Michael Feliciano followed his sheet music closely. Jackie; Conor, 2; Dan; and Logan Pralat, 3, spent some family time together at the concert.

Symphonic soiree Flautist player Christopher Ludwig wowed the audience with his performance during “Carmen Fantasy.”

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inter Garden residents enjoyed the sunset over Lake Apopka and music from the UCF Symphonic Orchestra at the Evening at the Pops concert Saturday, March 2, at Newton Park. The orchestra played through a range of pieces, including “Carmen Fantasy” for flute and orchestra, selections from “The Empire Strikes Back” and from “The Sound of Music.” The event was presented by the Rotary Club of Winter Garden.

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IN OTHER NEWS n Commissioners approved the medical retirement of the Winter Garden Police Department’s Canine Mack and awarded custody to Matthew Griffin, his handler. According to Winter Garden Police Chief Steve Graham, Mack served the police department for four years and is being retired because he developed spinal arthritis. The city also approved the purchase of a replacement canine.

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retail buildings on the 6.25-acre property. The site, located at 1200 Daniels Road, is situated on the southwest corner of Daniels Road and West Colonial Drive behind the Burger King and SunTrust Bank. During the Feb. 18 commission meeting, developer and property owner Dan Roberts appealed to commissioners and presented information he had hoped would convince them to vote against city staff’s recommendation to reject his site plan. During that meeting, the commission agreed to review the case and postpone their decision until Feb. 28. According to the agenda, city officials recommended denial of Roberts’ site plan because they believe the project fails to meet the code requirements for developments located in wetlands. The proposed project, as currently designed, would require the removal of four acres of wetlands on the property. But Roberts maintains the wetlands are distressed and in poor condition. As a result, he purchased $175,000 in

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wetland-mitigation credits outside of the city limits. “I don’t think I’m being unreasonable at all,” Roberts said. “There are virtually no organics left on the property. It’s all sand. A wetland would have organics on it, and it would be hydrated. There’s nothing to hydrate the property.”

When asked by Winter Garden City Commissioner Colin Sharman if he has considered only building on the non-wetland portion of the property, Roberts replied that from a practical standpoint, “it would be impossible to come up with a design” that would not impact the wetlands.

n The City Commission authorized the first reading of Ordinance 19-10, which amends the city’s 2018-19 budget. The amendment allows city staff to carry forward $31.57 million in appropriations from the 2017-18 budget for projects, machinery and equipment that had been previously budgeted but not purchased by the year’s end. n City leaders approved the second reading of Ordinance 19-11, an amendment to the city’s code that establishes standard requirements for lot maintenance, including recreational facilities, golf courses and open spaces.

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during the Feb. 19 Ocoee City Commission meeting. The applicant, Brian Denham, intends to construct a three-story medical office complex spanning 33,200 square feet on the currently vacant site. The site is directly east of a recently built 7-Eleven convenience store that nearby residents say is causing drainage issues for the Falcon Pointe community’s HOA-maintained retention pond. “I have lived by this retention pond for 20 years,” said Falcon Pointe HOA Vice President Elmer Carrier. “For 20 years, our community has enjoyed Memorial Day and Fourth of July community cookouts at that pond, because it has always remained dry. We set up a bounce (house) and water slides for our children from our community. “But that did not happen last year, because the pond was full of water,” he said. “Even in the 2004 and 2005 hurricane season, (after) five back-to-back hurricanes, this pond held water for a maximum of three days. … But since 7-Eleven was built, the pond has never been dry again. Everyone says it’s because we’ve had a wet season. However, approximately 200 feet across the street … the city of Ocoee’s pond is completely dry.” Carrier and his neighbors believe the medical office complex will exacerbate the drainage problems. The 7-Eleven and medical office are located within an Orange County/Ocoee joint planning area. However, the 7-Eleven was approved by Orange County, said Ocoee City Planner Mike Rumer.

Because Orange County is the entity that approved the 7-Eleven, which uses a septic system, and the site plans for the medical office complex include stormwater management via an underground vault, Ocoee District 2 Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen felt it would be illogical to reject the project. “It bothers me to think that Orange County put a 7-Eleven in there, and yet we’re questioning a medical building that looks really sharp and is going to be (in operation) Monday through Friday,” said Wilsen, whose district includes the proposed development. “I realize we’re talking about drainage issues, but the drainage issues came when the 7-Eleven came in. And (the applicant) seems to be trying to conquer or resolve the drainage issue with their property. … So I don’t believe that Ocoee is the issue. I think Orange County started this (issue) when they let that 7-Eleven go in there.” Jason Morgan, HOA president of the 95-home Falcon Pointe, also opposed the office complex and said the building would look “out of place” next to their community and could adversely impact their property values. He also cited concerns regarding the building’s proposed height, which could enable people to look into the properties of some of the homes in the subdivision. In response to those concerns, the applicant plans to retain many existing trees on the property and use bamboo hedges to obstruct any view of the community from the building. “I think we’ve gone to great lengths to try and preserve (the residents’) view and that line of sight will be penetrated by a whole lot of trees there,” Denham said.

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munities. We have way too many ZIP codes in Ocoee, but part of that reason is when we annex land into the city, the ZIP code is not changing to the city’s 34761. What are the biggest challenges facing the city? What are some potential solutions to address those challenges? I’m going to go back to infrastructure. I know I keep saying that, but it’s one of the biggest things. One of the ways to address that is going back to the developer. If there’s a way for us to go back to the developers and talk about the infrastructure now and say, ‘I know we agreed that this road will be put in or (widened) in a later phase of your development, how can we get that in now? How can we get that road improved now?’ That may be a little challenging, because the terms of that agreement would be in place. And for them to come back to the negotiation table — they don’t have to. What makes the city great? What are some things that would make it greater? Diversity (makes Ocoee great). In the last 15 years, the city has become very diverse. In the last six years, it’s become incredibly diverse. When we look at the population and demographics of the city as a whole, it’s become diverse. When I look at District 1, it’s become diverse. That makes it great. The city is a gem that sits right between Apopka, Winter Garden and Orlando, and people are taking note of what we’re doing in Ocoee. That’s a wonderful, wonderful thing. We’re a progressive town;

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How can the commission attract businesses — particularly sit-down restaurants — to the city? Business development — that’s how you attract businesses. It’s the same, age-old thing — it’s about sales. We must go out and sell the city of Ocoee to businesses. Period. Some business may come and knock on our door and say, ‘Listen, I see you got a lot of land. I’d like to build a development over there.’ But the reality is, you have to go out and seek business. You have to go out there and knock on the door. You have to have conversations. You have to have conferences. You must go out there and conduct business development — have conversations with surrounding municipalities, have public-private partnerships, make sure that the amenities of the city are attractive to companies, and one of the most important things for companies is infrastructure. Although the West Oaks Mall is a private entity, what can the city do to help improve and/or attract business there? We need to understand what the owners of the mall are looking for and then assist them in bringing in the business. As far as the businesses within the mall, we can court those businesses. We can call up their corporate headquarters. We can go down there and say, ‘Hey listen, have you thought about the West Oaks Mall?’ Because the West Oaks Mall is close enough to all of Ocoee and all these homes coming out the ground in Ocoee will support the West Oaks Mall again.

and that’s something we have been working on. We’ve been working with developers. We’ve been working with everybody. We’ve been making it comfortable for developers to come in here. What are the biggest challenges facing the city? What are some potential solutions to address those challenges? My personal opinion is that the West Oaks Mall is the biggest issue that we have that is, in some ways, misunderstood among a lot of people, but what’s revolving around all of that is what’s happening (to malls) nationwide. … What (other cities) are doing is they’re turning (malls) into a mixed-use place and utilizing the spaces the best they could. This has momentum that’s happening throughout the country. What makes the city great? What are some things that would make it greater? I think what makes the city great is what’s been happening. First of all, the people — our diversity is incredible here. We have a lot of city events that we do for people. Our services as a city, to the people, I think, are exceptional. I think they’re extremely streamlined in cost. We give a great product for less of a cost. Our water is the cheapest water in the state of Florida. You’re not going to find anywhere where you can buy water cheaper. For our services, we have trash collection twice a week. We have not raised trash-collection prices in 10 years. In 10 years, this place went from probably 12,000 residents to 44,000. That’s a big

jump, and we still manage to do it without raising the cost of it. How can the commission attract businesses — particularly sit-down restaurants — to the city? There is no magical answer to that. If we had a road out there and there was 75,000 cars driving on it every day, we would be fighting the restaurants away. We would pick and choose what we wanted. We don’t have that. We haven’t met the threshold of cars driving on (our roads) for a restaurant to come in — at least one of the national chains, one that everybody knows. We got Texas Roadhouse. I love that place. I love their steaks. I go there a lot. I would like more. What is the answer? We would like to know. We’re paying professionals here. We have people here that are trying to recruit the restaurants. We’re doing everything we can. Although the West Oaks Mall is a private entity, what can the city do to help improve and/or attract businesses there? We partner with the mall. We actually spend funds. We’re actually investing. We’re investing in our neighbors. We’re investing in our business. You can call it a privatepublic partnership — everybody likes to use that phrase. This is actually it in action. We will go with them to their conventions when they’re trying to get the high-end stores and other things to the mall and even their food court. We will go with our professionals. We’ve done surveys. We’ve had professionals come in and go over the whole thing of what would work best and what’s the best business plan. … Our revenues from the mall are getting better every year. … As a city, we’re getting a return from the mall, but not as a mall anymore. Like I said, it’s morphing into something else.

CITY OF OCOEE GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONER DISTRICT #1 LARRY BRINSON, SR. JOHN W. GROGAN View sample ballots at www.ocfelections.com or www.ocoee.org

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20 block of West Garden Avenue. Robbery. At 2 p.m., an officer responded to a call about a strong-arm robbery. The male victim stated he sat down at a park bench occupied by a woman to do some paperwork. When another woman sat and joined the other woman on the bench, the woman told the victim to leave so they could have a private conversation. The victim stated they would not leave, and the woman told the victim she would “fix that.” The woman then rushed over to her vehicle and grabbed an item from within. At this point, the other woman still seated on the bench warned the victim to leave because the woman was “having a really bad day.” When the other woman returned, she placed her hand behind her back as if to retrieve a weapon and again demanded he leave. When the man refused, the woman yanked his iPad from his hands and threatened to throw it in the nearby lake. Both women then ran off and fled in a vehicle. When the woman turned around, the man recognized the item behind the woman was a knife. The women later returned to the incident location to retrieve the vehicle belonging to the woman who threatened the man. A waiting officer placed her under arrest and charged her with robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon and third-degree grand theft. FEB. 20

Stoneybrook West Parkway. Traffic violation. At 4 p.m., an officer traveling on Stoneybrook West Parkway spotted a stopped vehicle in the road. The officer assumed the vehicle was either broken down or someone was in distress and pulled over behind the vehicle. The officer approached the driver-side window of the stopped vehicle, and asked the male driver if he was OK. As the officer moved closer, he realized the driver’s pants were unzipped and the driver was holding his genitals. The driver’s jean shorts were completely saturated. The driver then looked at the

officer, and the officer noticed his eyes were half-shut and bloodshot. The officer also detected the odor of urine and alcoholic beverage emitting from the vehicle and realized the vehicle was still running and in the drive position. The officer instructed the driver to put the vehicle in park. It was discovered the man’s license had been suspended since 2008. Because of the driver’s level of functioning capacity at the time, the officer did not think it safe to request he perform field-sobriety exercises. The officer instead transported him to jail and charged him with a moving traffic violation while knowingly driving with a suspended license.

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400 block of West Franklin Street. Battery on a law-enforcement officer. At about 11 p.m., Winter Garden dispatchers received a call about an unwanted guest at a gas station who was allegedly bothering customers. An officer arrived and spotted the male suspect behind the business in a wooded area. The officer commanded the suspect to exit the wooded area and then noticed a pocket knife in the suspect’s hand, but the suspect put the knife away and started to walk away. The officer grabbed the man’s arm, and the man began swinging his elbow and struck the officer in his chest. The man broke free and started running away, so the officer deployed his taser and brought the suspect to the ground. The suspect was told to remove his hands from behind his back and into view, but he did not comply. The officer deployed his taser once more. Officers then rolled the suspect over onto his back and detained him. The 57-year-old suspect was transported to a hospital for treatment related to the electrical weapon darts in his back and left leg. The suspect was later placed under arrest and charged with battery on a law-enforcement officer, violently resisting an officer with a weapon and resisting an officer without violence.

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Under the big top

Demetrius Lewis was all smiles with his daughter, Jayla Lewis.

Carl Bates and his daughter, pre-kindergartner Olivia, 4, made memories in the photo booth.

Kindergartner Sydney Freed, 5, and her dad, Jack, looked sharp.

estbrooke Elementary Wildcats and their dads enjoyed an evening at the circus at the school’s father/ daughter dance Friday, March 1. Fathers and daughters enjoyed snacks and sweets, hitting the dance floor, taking commemorative photos at a photo booth and making memories. One Step Beyond Events from Orlando set up and provided acrylic ice light-up tables and the decorations for the dance at a reduced cost for the school.

Fourth-grader Anna Laura Rossetto, 10, and her dad, Guiliamo, cut a rug on the dance floor.

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Magician Phillip Kaiser wows the guests at the Family Formal.

ildenville Elementary School held its first Illusions of Grandeur Family Formal Friday, Feb. 22, in the cafetorium. The magic theme was carried throughout the room, with brain-teaser illusion games, magicians who performed at guests’ tables, balloon artists and a magic show on the stage. A disc jockey spun tunes for dancing, and an Italian feast also was served.

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undreds of Horizon West residents enjoyed a bird’s-eye view of their community Saturday, March 2, at the first Hamlin Balloon Festival. Attendees got to choose from five unique hot-air balloons to ride. Guests also enjoyed a variety of food trucks, vendors, taking a new view of Hamlin and making memories with friends, family and loved ones. — ERIC GUTIERREZ

Lizzie Gould, left, and Morgan Thoss, center, were all smiles as they reached new heights aboard Bob Wilamoski’s hot-air balloon.

Matthew Runnels took a moment to snap a photo of the inside of a hot-air balloon as it was being inflated.

Flames roared as Bob Wilamoski heated the air inside of a balloon to prepare it for liftoff. Flames illuminated the inside of a hot-air balloon as the sun set over the Hamlin Balloon Festival.

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Chita Rivera graces stage for Garden Theatre Gala A STAFF WRITER

Broadway legend is set to grace the stage for the Garden Theatre’s largest annual fundraising event. The theater’s Encore 2019 celebration will feature two-time Tony Award winner and Broadway icon Chita Rivera. The annual fundraising gala will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Attendees will enjoy an evening of sparkling champagne, delectable desserts and a delicious food, as well as a performance from the legend herself. In addition to singing some of her signature songs, Rivera also will share some behind-the-scenes stories from her distinguished career. Premium-seating guests will have access to a post-show party that features a meet-andgreet opportunity with Rivera. Rivera is a singer, dancer and actor and is considered to be one of Broadway’s greatest triplethreat talents. In addition to her two Tony Awards, Rivera has earned a total of 10 Tony nominations and received the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theater. Widely known for her performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of “West Side Story” — a performance that brought her to stardom — Rivera’s illustrious career is highlighted by many other starring roles in numerous other productions like “Bye Bye Birdie,” “The Rink,” “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” among others. She also was in the original Broadway casts of “Guys and Dolls,” “Can-Can” Seventh Heaven” and “Mr. Wonderful.” “We are honored to have someone of Ms. Rivera’s caliber perform at the Garden; I think it really speaks to the organization’s growing reputation,” Garden Theatre Executive Director Nao Tsurumaki said. “Ms. Rivera, truly a national treasure, is the perfect guest to elevate this unique cultural experience for the Winter Garden community.” Rivera won’t be the only performer to hit the stage at Encore 2019. The evening also will feature performances by four student performers: Aiden Bjortvedt, Caiti Fallon, Sarah Isola and Andre Torres. Bjortvedt, 16, and Fallon, 15, both are sophomores at Montverde Academy. Fallon lives in Winter Garden, and Bjortvedt lives in Clermont, but his family is currently building a home in downtown Winter Garden. Both students are thespians at Mont-

The two-time Tony Award winner and Broadway legend will share the stage with some local students at the Garden Theatre’s annual Encore celebration.

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Chita Rivera will be hitting the stage for the Garden Theatre’s Encore 2019 celebration.

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forward to sharing it with Rivera. “I was just really excited,” Fallon said, referring to when she was invited to perform at Encore 2019. “I’m a little nervous, because Chita Rivera is going to be there, but I think I’m mostly excited. It’s just a really great opportunity. … I don’t think many 15- or 16-yearolds can say, ‘I’ve performed with Chita Rivera.’”

Caiti Fallon is one of three students who will be singing at the Garden Theatre’s upcoming annual gala, Encore 2019: An Evening with Chita Rivera.

“I’ve always enjoyed the thrill of getting to be somebody else on stage — whether it’s through playing a character or playing through a piano piece,” Bjortvedt said. “I was pretty excited about this (performance). … I’m kind of anticipating it, but I’m also nervous.”

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De la Portilla wants Ocoee intersection cleared In his first meeting as District 3 commissioner, Angel de la Portilla addressed the decrepit property at Maguire Road and State Road 50. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER

OCOEE With possibly as few as five Ocoee City Commission meetings to make an impact, there was one particular concern newly appointed District 3 Commissioner Angel de la Portilla wished to raise most during his first meeting as commissioner Jan. 5. “One of the big concerns

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Madison Taylor, of Okaloosa, won the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Florida during the organization’s state program, held Jan. 9 at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. For more photos, see page 10 and visit OrangeObserver.com.

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The community came together at the Winter Garden Elks Club to raise money for a new kidney for Ocoee native Donald Wise. HOW TO HELP Donald can take any kidney that matches up to his blood type (A positive). If you think you’re a match and want to donate a kidney contact Florida Hospital Transplant Center, 2415 N. Orange Ave., Suite 700, Orlando, Florida 32804. For more information, call (407) 303-2474 or (866) 913-7851. To donate to Donald’s kidney fund, send a check to Donald Wise Kidney Fund,

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Donald Wise’s face as he walked into the Winter Garden Elks Lodge and was immediately greeted by dear friends and family members, who got up from their tables to hug and converse with him. Some people hadn’t seen him in years but came to the fundraiser Jan. 9 to support him anyway. Friends from high-school days laughed and reminisced about the rivalry between Lakeview

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Margaret Palaigas of the West Orange Seniors in Ocoee delivered a check to Matthew’s Hope that had been left at the senior center for the homeless ministry. The seniors have supported Matthew’s Hope for several years; the $1,000 check that was left at the center was from someone who discovered the seniors support the ministry.

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Stars align for upcoming chorus fundraiser show Voctave will be the headlining performers at Windermere High’s upcoming ‘Rai$e Your Voice’ chorus concert. ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

Windermere High Wolverine chorus students have been gearing up for an evening of sweet harmonies and melodies to raise funds for their department. The Wolverine Chorus will be hosting its “Rai$e Your Voice” concert at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at the Windermere High per-

IF YOU GO WINDERMERE HIGH SCHOOL’S RAI$E YOUR VOICE CHORUS CONCERT WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 WHERE: Windermere High, 5523 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere TICKETS: $15 for students and groups of 10 or more, $20 for general admission and $25 for preferred seating WEBSITE: teachtix.com/ WHS.

forming arts center. “Rai$e Your Voice is a concert to support our (chorus) program in song,” Chorus Director Linda Boot said. “(Because) we sing, we wanted to — instead of selling candles or cookie dough — do something that supports our students through the magic of singing and music. … We’re hoping to make this an annual event.” Rai$e Your Voice will feature performances by all four of the different chorus groups at Windermere High as well as other performers. In addition to the chorus department, funds raised also will go toward costs associated with sending 44 chorus students to New York City after the school was invited to sing at Carnegie Hall as part of the Choirs of America festival, Boot said. “It’s such an amazing opportunity to sing in Carnegie Hall and on my first trip to New York City,” said senior chorus student Abigail Brannon. “I’m so proud of our choir and truly blessed to be a part of this special experience.” The concert headliner will be internationally acclaimed a capella group, Voctave, the members of which recently were named Artists of Residency at Rollins College. The Central Florida-based, 11-member group was formed in 2015, and many of the members can trace their professional roots to Walt Disney World. Their

Internationally acclaimed a capella group Voctave will be hitting the stage for a full, 45-minute performance at the Winderhere High ‘Rai$e Your Voice’ concert on March 12.

YouTube channel has more than 300,000 subscribers and has garnered more than 26 million views. “Voctave, of course, is a great a capella group,” Boot said. “Voctave is kind of our headliner group. Voctave is going to do a full (concert). The whole second half (of “Rai$e Your Voice”) is going to be Voctave.” The other performers at “Rai$e Your Voice” will be Grant Norman, who played the Phantom in “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway; Christine Sivrich, who was in “Grease” and the “Wedding Singer” on Broadway; and Jukebox 4, a national group of performers known for their harmonies and playful choreography. Billy Flanigan, a longtime performer and iconic host at Walt Disney World for more than 35 years, is the host and also will be singing a song at Rai$e Your Voice. Flanigan’s entertainment career in Central Florida dates back to 1982. “Right now, I currently do

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Billy Flanigan will be the host of the ‘Rai$e Your Voice’ concert.

‘Finding Nemo: The Musical,’ and I have been in well over 650 shows, parades, travel-trade shows, talking-market shows and conventions for Disney over the past 37 years,” Flanigan said. “I’ve had an amazing career, and that’s kind of why I never left.” When he’s not hosting shows or entertaining guests at Disney World, he is active throughout many different theater and performance communities in Orange

County. He previously has done shows with the Garden Theatre, the Mad Cow Theatre and The Abbey in Orlando, He also hosts an open-mic nightat 7 p.m. Thursdays at Pilars Martini in downtown Winter Garden. He helped recruit some of the performers for Rai$e Your Voice, he said. “I love to give back to the community,” Flanigan said. “I love to volunteer my time and talents. I have a wealth of friends who are so talented, and I love to help put on shows. When she (Boot) had asked if I would host (Rai$e Your Voice), I jumped on it.” Another goal of “Rai$e Your Voice” is to help establish a fan base for the Windermere High chorus among the school’s surrounding communities, Boot said. “We have amazing students who are so talented, and we would just like the community to know (that) and to come out to support these students and also to help support the department,” Boot said.

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Woman’s Club of Ocoee celebrates 95 years

Mary Black was in charge of raffle tickets.

Bessie Peoples, Gail Daniels, Makayla Daniels and Nancy Chancey enjoyed the birthday luncheon.

Terry Ivy, left, Jean Grafton and Opal West donned their black hats for the Woman’s Club’s birthday luncheon.

— AMY QUESINBERRY

TOWN OF OAKLAND NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CODE The Town of Oakland will hold public hearings to consider and adopt a proposed ordinance to change/amend Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the City Code as follows:

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Carlyn Lacaze introduced a spring dress during the fashion show.

inety-five years ago, the Woman’s Club of Ocoee formed to advance the social, civic, educational and moral welfare of Ocoee and the vicinity. Today, club members continue carrying out that purpose. To celebrate the occasion, the club held a birthday luncheon Saturday, March 2, at the clubhouse, which is listed on the National Historical Society Registry. The event was chaired by Nancy Chancey and Sue Lowrie. Following the lunch portion of the gettogether, employees of Upscale Thrift Store, in Ocoee and Winter Garden, modeled attire from their shops, and a purse auction was held. Proceeds are used in the community and for local scholarships.

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The home at 16067 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 28, for $316,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,027 square feet. The price per square foot is $155.90.

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The home at 14628 Seton Creek Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $295,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,868 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.92.

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The home at 15542 Lake Burnett Shore Court, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 28, for $550,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,080 square feet. The price per square foot is $134.80. INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

The home at 2012 Curia Road, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 27, for $329,800. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,957 square feet. The price per square foot is $168.52.

The home at 5513 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 22, for $318,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,920 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.63.

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The home at 15324 Sugar Citrus Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $424,880. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,433 square feet. The price per square foot is $174.63. The home at 15383 Sugar Citrus Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 26, for $410,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,783 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.32. HAWKSMOOR

The home at 16596 Wingspread Loop, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 22, for $327,447. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,027 square feet. The price per square foot is $161.54.

The home at 7848 Freestyle Lane, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $590,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,362 square feet. The price per square foot is $175.49. LAKEVIEW POINTE

The townhouse at 7230 Duxbury Lane, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $250,000. Built in 2016, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,456 square feet. The price per square foot is $171.70. LATHAM PARK NORTH

The home at 8918 Shipbrook Way, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 28, for $390,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,066 square feet. The price per square foot is $188.77.

The home at 14209 Shocklach Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 22, for $356,648. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,193 square feet. The price per square foot is $162.63. LATHAM PARK SOUTH

The home at 9234 Bradleigh Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 28, for $399,990. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,226 square feet. The price per square foot is $179.69. ORCHARD HILLS

The townhouse at 5742 Cypress Hill Road, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $255,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,713 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.86. PANTHER VIEW

The home at 14837 Winter Stay, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 26, for $487,560. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,791 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.61. SUMMERLAKE

The home at 7606 Bluejack Oak Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $350,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,154 square feet. The price per square foot is $162.49.

MILLION-PLUS TRANSACTIONS n ALADAR ON LAKE BUTLER. The home at 1004 W. Second Ave., Windermere, sold Feb. 22, for $2.275 million. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-one-half baths, a pool and 6,229 square feet. The price per square foot is $437.47. n KEENE’S POINTE. The home at 11643 Vinci Drive, Windermere, sold Feb. 25, for $1.7 million. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,403 square feet. The price per square foot is $265.50. n BELLARIA. The home at 13304 Bellaria Circle, Windermere, sold Feb. 21, for $1.18 million. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,050 square feet. The price per square foot is $233.66. n WATERSTONE. The home at 6219 Tiroco Way, Windermere, sold Feb. 25, for $1.09 million. Built in 2014, it has seven bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 5,221 square feet. The price per square foot is $208.77.

The home at 702 Johns Landing Way, Oakland, sold Feb. 22, for $466,000. Built in 2000, it has six bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 4,044 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.23.

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The home at 1539 Sourwood Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 25, for $326,637. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,309 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.46. The home at 2845 Bigleaf Maple Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 26, for $286,000. It has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,938 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.57. MEADOW RIDGE

The home at 2759 Maria Isabel Ave., Ocoee, sold Feb. 25, for $413,500. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,519 square feet. The price per square foot is $164.15. MEADOWS

The home at 1704 Adair St., Ocoee, sold Feb. 26, for $159,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,396 square feet. The price per square foot is $113.90. PRAIRIE LAKE VILLAGE

The home at 2743 Tall Maple Loop, Ocoee, sold Feb. 28, for $260,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,722 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.99. SEE PAGE 14

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The home at 333 White Dogwood Lane, Ocoee, sold Feb. 27, for $260,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,979 square feet. The price per square foot is $131.38.

The home at 481 Copperdale Ave., Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $334,900. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,022 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.63.

The home at 704 Butterfly Creek Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 27, for $240,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,746 square feet. The price per square foot is $137.46.

WINTER GARDEN

The home at 6806 Sawmill Blvd., Ocoee, sold Feb. 22, for $242,500. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,500 square feet. The price per square foot is $161.67. The home at 791 Creek View Court, Ocoee, sold Feb. 25, for $243,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,656 square feet. The price per square foot is $146.74.

SILVER GLEN

The home at 1713 Glenhaven Circle, Ocoee, sold Feb. 28, for $340,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,542 square feet. The price per square foot is $95.99. The home at 323 Forrest Crest Court sold Feb. 22, for $285,00. It has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,470 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.38.

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The home at 1853 Vista Meadows Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 26, for $287,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,767 square feet. The price per square foot is $162.42.

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The home at 1001 Caballero Court, Ocoee, sold Feb. 28, for $190,000. It has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,200 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.33.

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The home at 612 Grassy Stone Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 27, for $332,500. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,490 square feet. The price per square foot is $133.53.

DANIELS LANDING

The townhouse at 146 Deepcove Road, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 22, for $201,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,234 square feet. The price per square foot is $162.88.

BLACK LAKE RESERVE

The home at 14552 Driftwood Court, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 27, for $455,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,092 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.15.

DEER ISLAND

The home at 1101 Brandy Creek Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 28, for $294,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,894 square feet. The price per square foot is $155.23.

The home at 17596 Deer Isle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 28, for $595,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,405 square feet. The price per square foot is $174.74.

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The home at 1136 Dunbrooke St., Winter Garden, sold Feb. 26, for $270,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,146 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.82. The home at 1143 Dunbrooke St., Winter Garden, sold Feb. 22, for $260,000 (short sale). Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths and 2,840 square feet. The price per square foot is $91.55.

The home at 707 Monte Vista Way, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 28, for $200,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,030 square feet. The price per square foot is $66.01. JOHNS LAKE POINTE

The home at 15333 Heron Hideaway Circle, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 22, for $455,000. Built in 2013, it has seven bedrooms, five baths and 4,693 square feet. The price per square foot is $96.95.

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The home at 2185 Velvet Leaf Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 27, for $289,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,216 square feet. The price per square foot is $130.42.

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APPLICANT AMOUNT Angela Jane Robinson $49,850 Scott and Katherine Keiber $48,712 Bryan Gregory Tyson $47,916 Christina M. Rowell $38,000 Marcel Campos $35,681 Kyle T Hofstaedter $32,000 Rick E. and Shari A. Smith $26,302 Michael and Beverly Craft $25,000 Maurico Fraco $20,688 Bryan Langenderfer $20,492

These are the largest residential building permits issued by the city of Ocoee from Feb. 18 to 24, in order of dollar amounts. AMOUNT $458,208 $404,754 $379,620 $373,887 $338,688 $327,595 $299,339 $297,407 $296,441 $273,257

SUNSET LAKES

The home at 13572 Sunset Lakes Circle, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 27, for $690,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,731 square feet. The price per square foot is $252.65.

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The home at 13038 S. Sunset Terrace, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 26, for $249,000. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,494 square feet. The price per square foot is $166.67.

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WINTER GARDEN... 3 BDRM. 2 BA.HONEY STOP THE CAR!!! THIS IS THE POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW...Everything has been done, freshly painted inside, exterior paint 6 months ago, Master Bedroom and bath are only 4 years old and features shower/granite vanity. No CARPET in this jewel all LAMINATE WOOD flooring throughout except for bath areas. The living room is a cheerful center for everyday living and no hemmed in feeling... Convenient Dining with only steps to the kitchen! Unforgettable ULTA modern kitchen, beautiful CABINETS and plenty of them, ALL APPLIANCES are STAYING! Just off the kitchen is the laundry room complete with WASHER and DRYER!!! Open the laundry room door to the back porch where you will enjoy the PRIVACY of the VINYL FENCED back yard with access to the OVERSIZED carport and storage/workshop complete w/electric. Just look at some of the upgrades...ROOF IS 4 YRS., DOUBLE CARPORT 4 YRS., A/C 3YRS., VINYL FENCE 3 YRS. Grab your GOLF CART and let’s go the Farmer’s Market on Saturday or the many restaurants and shops downtown!!! This home is a REAL CHARMER and a MUST SEE!!! Asking Only $329,000

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The home at 309 W. Bay St., Winter Garden, sold Feb. 27, for $318,000. Built in 1928, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,552 square feet. The price per square foot is $204.90.

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The home at 16699 Otterchase Lane, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 25, for $689,355. Built in 2019, it has six bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 4,474 square feet. The price per square foot is $154.08.

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and -nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, George, and sister-in-law, Patti Kelyman. There will be a private service for the family at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Florida, where he will rest in peace beside his father. There will also be a celebration of Gary’s life at a later date for family and friends. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials in Gary’s name to Church of the Messiah Episcopal, 241 N. Main St., Winter Garden, FL 34787 or a charity of your choice.

GARY E. KELYMAN DIED FRIDAY, FEB. 22, 2019.

Gary E. Kelyman, 66, of Howey in the Hills, Florida, our beloved Son, Brother and Uncle, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, of cardiac arrest. He was the son of George and Marilyn Kelyman of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Gary graduated from Meadville High in 1970 and attended Edinboro College. He served in the United States Army from 197476. Gary was retired and enjoyed riding his Harley, and he had a green thumb for gardening. Gary is survived by his moth-

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She was married to Sam Scott Vandergrift for 25 years. An amazing mother who allowed her children the freedom to be children, supporting their every dream and heartbreak. Always there with laughter and love, this woman will be missed deeply and cherished forever. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at 175 Dogwood Ave., Orange City, 32763, the home of her daughter, Marsha Vandergrift. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for butterfly plants that can be planted in memory of their mother.

LINDA MARLENE VANDERGRIFT DIED FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019.

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In West Orange wrestling’s ninth-place finish at the Class 3A regional final Saturday, March 2, sophomore Preston Barber (132) and senior Cyrus Yousofi (220) placed third and fourth among competitors, respectively. The finish for the duo pushes them on to the state finals, which will take place Friday, March 8.

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Warm weather welcomes young baseball and softball players as Winter Garden Little League kicks off its spring season.

Foundation Academy’s Braden Holcomb had an overall solid night during the Lions’ 11-4 win over Crooms Academy Friday, March 1. On the mound, Holcomb had six strikeouts through two innings of work, while at the plate, he went 3-for-5 with two RBI. The win improved the Lions to 3-0 on the season.

Despite a tough 14-7 loss to Dr. Phillips in girls lacrosse Friday, March 1, West Orange’s Carolina McCarthy thrived as she grabbed four of the Warriors’ seven goals. In goal, Milana Bollo recorded 11 saves in the team’s first loss of the season.

In Foundation girls tennis’ hard-fought 4-3 win over South Lake Thursday, Feb. 28, Dakota Darnell led the Lions with her 9-8 (8-5 tiebreak) win in No. 1 singles. The win was Darnell’s first of the season (1-3) and helped push the Lions to 3-1.

In Ocoee’s 28-5 win over Timber Creek in boys water polo Thursday, Feb. 28, Abraham Lopez and Carmen Salvatore helped lead the way for the Knights with their five goals apiece. The win was the second (2-4) on the season for the Knights.

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fter a day of drenching rain, the clouds over Winter Garden Little League’s fields part and give way to nightfall. Under the lights, kids sporting their team colors flash across the clay and grass under their feet. Sounds of metal bats making contact with leather baseballs reverberate into the stands, and each time, the sound is met with cheers from those watching. It’s Wednesday, Feb. 27, and it’s the first week of baseball for West Orange Little League. “I’m so glad it’s already here — we’re ready to start playing some ball,” said Luis Gomez, coach of the White Sox (Majors division). “I’m hyped for some baseball, and

the kids are hyped, and that’s why we come out here — for the kids to get some baseball time.” That night Gomez saw his White Sox, which includes kids ages 11 and 12, tie Alex Piazza’s Nationals side 0-0 in a pitching duel. Like a lot of Little League teams in the country, baseball is a family affair for Gomez, who coaches his 12-year-old son, Keston. Keston has played the game since he was about 6 years old and plays a bit at third base, pitcher and catcher. “I can play about everything except for second, because I’m really bad at second,” Keston said with a laugh. “I usually like (to play) catcher and third. I don’t really pitch as much, it’s too much stress.” Just as the Gomez family has SEE WGLL PAGE 18

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As a sixth-grader playing for Foundation Academy’s varsity softball team, Sophia Smith is a firecracker on the field. This season she has racked up a .478 batting average and has pitched 32 innings with 49 strikeouts. Coach Lisa Eaves said Smith has amazing poise on the mound, especially considering that she is facing girls older than her.

How did you get started playing softball? I always thought softball meant volleyball, so I did this volleyball summer camp for Foundation one year. I thought volleyball was fun — it hurt my hands, though. My dad asked if I wanted to play softball, and I said I’d love to play softball. I asked him what softball was, and he said it was kind of like baseball, and originally I didn’t want to do it. He said, “Well you have a coach and team; you can’t undo it.” In the beginning, I thought I didn’t want to do it at all, but in the end, it was really fun. I was in third grade. What’s the biggest difference between travel ball and playing for the school? For travel, it’s much more competitive, and people go out there to win and get a trophy. In school ball, people do go out there to win, too, but mostly it’s for experience and fun. What’s your favorite aspect about softball? I like it, because whenever I play, I can just relax and I know that I won’t be stressed. With school, I’ll be stressed with homework, but with softball, I can just relax and play. How do you balance school and softball? I’m home-schooled and get done with school around noon, so that’s definitely a big benefit. By the time I’m done with homework, it’s like 2 p.m. Then I can just do softball.

THE BASICS AGE: 12 GRADE: Sixth POSITION: Pitcher OTHER TEAMS: West Florida Crush (travel ball), Windermere Little League HEIGHT: 5-foot-3 HOMETOWN: Winter Garden

he Legacy baseball team started its season strong as the Eagles picked up a huge 5-3 win against The First Academy Thursday, Feb. 28. On the mound for the Eagles (1-1) was Jacob Worley, who pitched a complete game and gave up only three runs on seven hits. Offensively, the Eagles’ Jayden Colon (2-for-4, 2 RBI) had a solid night, while Gabriel Chambless scored two runs. The Eagles followed up the win with a loss against Trinity Christian Academy (3-1) Monday, Mar. 4.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given? My coach told me on my travel team to be a pit bull, which means to not quit and show that you’re a hard worker. He said not to be a “wet poodle” and soft, but to go out there and give it your all. For inspiration I also like the verse Philippians 4:13. Do you have any pets at home? I have a crazy cat; he’s ridiculous. He will sleep and drink out of our sink and sometimes the pool water. His name is Pepper. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be an orthodontist. Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a dentist or orthodontist. When I went to the dentist’s office a month ago, I was talking to him and said I wanted to be an orthodontist but at the same time I want to be a dental hygienist, and he said that I should be an orthodontist. It’s a good job and flexible, and you get a good paycheck. — DANIELLE HENDRIX

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WGLL ready for new season years of experience, the teaching aspect is the best part. “I’m looking forward to the development of all these boys in the spring — a lot of good players come out and try to make AllStars at the end of the season and there’s a lot of good competition,” Piazza said. “Right now, it’s a big developmental time of their lives. … We have one kid who has never played baseball and is doing great.” Just across the concourse 10and 11-year-olds joyously run about the fields as the Giants take on the Mets in Triple-A action. These young athletes are the next in line to participate in Majors play, but right now, they’re learning their ball from coaches such as the Giants’ Brett Rowland, who has been coaching at Winter Garden Little League for three-and-onehalf years. Rowland got started with the league when he and his family moved to the area. Like Gomez

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made baseball a family tradition, so has Piazza and his sons — all three of whom play in Winter Garden Little League. In fact, it was his sons that got him started into coaching at the Little League level, Piazza said. “We pretty much live here six days a week,” Piazza said. “I’m here all the time, anyway, so might as well coach.” One of Piazza’s sons, Alexander, 10, is a second baseman for the Nationals (Major) team and already is looking ahead to the possible successes of the team and himself. “I think we have a good team,” said Alexander, who’s been playing baseball since he was 3 years old. “(I’m looking forward to) trying to make All-Stars.” As a coach and a father, guys such as Gomez and Piazza get to use the game of baseball to team lessons that pertain to both on the field and off the field. With both having multiple

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CFCA is back. For the first time since 1997, the Eagles are going back to the state finals following a big 59-44 win over Crossroad Academy on Monday, March 4, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. But don’t let the score fool you. This was a tough challenge — one that really reflected the difficulty the Eagles had endured all season. “We were here last year, and it was always their stated goal to get back here and do more,” said Eagles head coach Jonathan McClintock. “It wasn’t always easy — our schedule was extremely challenging, and there was a lot of adversity — such that we were 5-9 at one point this year. “We didn’t really get a time to catch our breath, and these guys had to trust that the things we were doing in practice are true and right,” he said. “They kept working and working, and they’re reaping the benefits of that. I’m so proud of them.” Adversity started early for the Eagles (20-10), when senior forward Jordan Preaster — the team’s leading scorer with 20.3 ppg —

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found himself in foul trouble out of the gate. By the time the first quarter was over, Preaster had racked up three fouls and spent most of the first half on the bench. Preaster wasn’t alone in those early foul struggles. Daniel Rivera and Anterrius Washington also were called for quick fouls. It changed the way that McClintock’s Eagles operated for most of the game. “We typically like to be a manto-man group, but we got in some serious foul trouble early,” he said. “We’ve had the 1-2-2 in our back pocket, and it’s gotten us out of some jams this year. The kids played it well.” Luckily for the Eagles, the

Scorpions (21-9) had a lot of difficulty from the floor offensively throughout the first half as CFCA hunkered down defensively. The Eagles only gave up four points in the first quarter. But much like the Scorpions, the Eagles also got off to a shaky start on offense — only scoring 10 points in the first two quarters to take a 20-17 lead into the break. In the locker room, McClintock took some time to go over things that needed smoothing out before the second half and took a glass-half-full kind of approach to the early difficulties. “I was upbeat: Given the adversity that we had faced to be up three was a pretty darn good,” McClintock said. “We talked

about winning loose balls — the opportunities that they did get were often second chance, and so we need to do a better job of pursuing the ball. We weren’t bad in the first half. … So the boys stayed poised.” Between McClintock’s words of wisdom and the reappearance of Preaster, the Eagles began clicking in the third quarter offensively, outscoring the Scorpions 39-27 in the second half. The senior core of Preaster (10 points, six rebounds), Washington (21 points, six rebounds) and Bryce Street (18 points, four steals) buried shot after shot to sink the Scorpions and push the Anterrius Washington drove to the Eagles through to that elusive basket. state-title appearance. Last year, McClintock led the Eagles to the state Final Four, we have memories forever, and but unlike this year, they lost to we have each other.” eventual state champion Miami Although a win in the state final Christian. So this year’s win was over North Florida Educational a bit of retribution. Institute on Tuesday (after press “Like coach told us before time) would be huge, there’s still the game, ‘Don’t focus on the a lot to take from this season. little stuff that people say that For McClintock, it’s all about could get into your head — like living in the moment with his the bright lights’ and stuff like guys and enjoying every bit of that, so that’s how we came out,” their tournament run that they Preaster said. “We’ve been here possibly can. before.” “It’s an experience that you And the nature of this moment don’t get very often,” McClintock is not lost on these three seniors said. “It’s good to enjoy the fruit or their teammates. of your labor — if not for 10 hours “It’s a big moment, because — before you get onto the next I still remember my freshman thing. I want the boys to enjoy year like it was yesterday,” Street each other’s company. … They said. “We have to keep our emo- get to play the last game that anytions, remember that it’sOur just CD bodyRates gets to play — that’s just a Compare basketball. Play it and enjoy the blessing.” Bank-issued, moment. At the end ofFDIC-insured the day,

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THESE OLD TIMES

FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

THROWBACK THURSDAY MARCH 8, 1984 March might usher in spring, but for many in West Orange County, it traditionally has meant the Bay Hill Classic is upon us. Now called the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the golf tournament — which takes place at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge — has long been a popular event for professional golfers to play and equally as popular for locals to watch. A March 8, 1984, advertisement promoted season badges for $30. It gave badge-holders admission to the grounds for the week, as well as admission to the Pro-Am. Thirty-five years later, a weekly grounds-only admission badge is $125 and daily tickets are $62. This year’s golf tournament is March 4 through 10.

80 years ago

Winter Garden officials, in their efforts to beautify the city, should be commended. With the development of the lakefront and Trailer City, we have the distinction of having the best trailer park in the United States, as well as the prettiest. Booker Roper, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Roper, broke his arm while swinging from a rope at Lakeview High School. He tripped, fell backward and, attempting to protect his back, flung out his arm, breaking it in four places.

65 years ago

Lt. George McKim “Kim” Barley has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal by direction of the President of the United States for meritorious service in Korea during the period from July 1953 to February 1954.

50 years ago

Members of the Lakeview High School tennis team are Steve Girvin, Neal Carris, Bill Dickson, John McMillan, Ralph Eyman and David Bailey.

45 years ago

The new postal rates went into effect with the price of firstclass stamps going from 8

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The Lakeview High School Class of 1942 appear in this photograph from 1938, their freshman year. Only the following students have been identified: front row, 4. John

The mission of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is to preserve the heritage and architecture of Winter Garden while creating new cultural experiences. The Foundation also preserves the material culture of West Orange County, using it to educate the area’s youth on the community’s rich history.

cents to 11 cents, postcards from 6 to 8 cents and Air Mail stamps from 11 to 13 cents. Whit Chase of Windermere was in Tallahassee representing his great-great-greatgrandfather, William Polk Duval, first governor of Florida, at the state capital’s 150th birthday celebration.

40 years ago

Oakland voted to hold a census for the town. It is the result of a federal census that states Oakland has lost 78 people in the past few years.

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help in identifying their classmates. Call (407) 656-3244 or respond directly to this post on the heritage foundation’s Facebook page.

e.g. 56 “I have no idea!” 57 Spark source 58 Nothing, in Nantes 60 Xfinity, for one (Abbr.) 61 No-parking zone 63 Flaky shell 66 “Now I see!” 68 Opening for a coin 69 Jalisco homes 70 San ___ Padres 73 Dictionary entry 75 *Ship sinkers, it’s said (8-5) 78 Barbecue remnant 79 Hit a four-bagger

81 Label maker 82 Annual Vogue fundraiser 83 “The ___ Cometh” 84 Pothole goo 85 Whichever 86 Angkor ___ (Cambodian landmark) 87 Pluck a guitar lazily 88 *”It’s a Wonderful Life” director (8-5) 93 “The Elder” of old Rome 94 Northeast or Midwest 96 Fail to include 97 City official

98 “Modern Family” channel 101 Caffeine-laden nut 102 Causes of ruin 104 “Illmatic” rapper 105 *”Get on Your Feet” singer (8-6) 108 Studio filming place, and a hint to the starred answers’ hidden figurative synonyms 112 Disavow 113 Steamy, as a love affair 114 Not listened to 115 First vice president 116 Madrid misters 117 Placates

20 years ago

The Health Central Foundation added three area schools — Windermere Elementary, Ocoee Middle and West Orange High — to its School Nurse Program. The program, initiated in 1995, now provides full-time nurses to 16 schools in West Orange County.

42 In first place 44 Stingy sorts 46 Riot-control weapon 48 Moore of movies 49 Lower leg bone 50 Voicemail signal 51 Heroic sagas 53 “Republic” author 54 Fields of study 57 Monsoon consequence 59 Cause for an R rating 62 “Inception” actress Page 63 Two kings, e.g. 64 Hidden-picture book series 65 Do a cappella, say 66 Not care ___ DOWN 67 Bootleg booze 1 Skirt bottom 69 Records keeper 2 Santa ___ winds 3 Camera choice, for short 71 Frozen trattoria treat 72 Cicero, for one 4 Apollo Theater locale5 74 Raise objections Gives it a go 76 The Devil 6 Has another birthday 77 Snapchat co-creator 7 H.S. degree alternative Spiegel 8 Olive Oyl’s love 9 Any Chinese zodiac sign 78 Pro wrestler John 80 Small baking dishes 10 Tide type 82 Little store 11 “___ that the truth!” 88 Word document, e.g. 12 Corporate tech exec 89 Tributes with cutting 13 Becomes established humor 14 Dilapidated 90 Curling iron brand 15 Cheering shout 91 Formally revises 16 Tailless primates 92 Detectives for hire, 17 Meat in egg rolls 18 Site for handmade crafts briefly 93 Vampire’s bed 21 Art town near Santa Fe 95 Billy or nanny 24 Scraped (out) 97 Super masculine 26 Tugboat job 98 Indian tourist mecca 29 Hit the jackpot 99 Ran, as colors100 ___30 “We have the green Cola light!” 31 *Jimmy Carter’s onetime 102 World capital in a canton profession (9-6) 103 Hairstyle for Wanda 32 Beer ingredient Sykes 33 Stuttgart sausage 104 Discontinued iPod 34 Godiva rival 106 Lamb’s dad 36 Winery containers 107 Stubbed foot part 37 Beatified figure 108 Field trip vehicle 38 Folklore meanie 109 “___-di-dah!” 40 *Carried off secretly 110 Smeltery material (10-8) 111 Super Bowl stats 41 Yankees great Roger

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CHURCH DIRECTORY BAPTIST

Beulah Baptist Pastor Casey Butner 671 Beulah Rd, Winter Garden 407-656-3342 | BeulahBaptistWG.org SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY 9:30AM SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00AM WEDNESDAY SERVICE 6:00PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 SUNDAYS 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary WEDNESDAYS - 6pm - Awana Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus: FOUNDATION WORSHIP SUNDAYS 9:45 am - All Ages Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Rd., Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407-730-1867

STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 520, 611 W Ave, Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 www.starkelakebaptist.org

CHURCH OF GOD

OCOEE CHURCH OF GOD Pastor Thomas Odom 1105 N. Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee 407-656-8011

EPISCOPAL

CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando Sun.Serv 8:30am, 10:30am, 5:30pm. 407-876-3480 www.ascension-orlando.org

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM Phone – 407-656-1135 Web: fumcwg.org

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL PURPOSE CHURCH ORLANDO 13640 W. Colonial Dr., Ste 110, Winter Garden 407-654-9661 • Prayer 9:30AM, Fellowship 9:45AM, Service 10:05AM

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ANNUAL TRAILER City Community Yard Sale. March 8th and 9th, 8AM-2PM. Come on out and see what we’ve got! 3/7tc HUGE CHURCH Rummage Sale, First United Methodist of Winter Garden. Saturday, March 9th, 7AM-1PM. 125 N Lakeview Ave, Winter Garden HUGE YARD SALE - Multi-family, 8am till ?, March 8th and 9th. 210 West Smith Street Winter Garden 3/7gd ORANGE TREE Mobile Home Park off Park Ave in Winter Garden will have a community yard sale on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th, 8AM-4PM each day. No early sales. Rain date will be Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd. 3/14ot STARKE LAKE Area Yard Sale. March 9, 8am2pm. 505 Center St, Ocoee. Large wooden vehicles, lamps, furniture, antique chairs, Disney, Coach, MK, artwork, bedding, left-handed golf clubs, household items, and clothes. 3/7mm

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VIVATICKET INC. CHIEF OF STATUTORY ACCOUNTS (Electronic Ticketing and Access Control Systems) (Orlando, FL). Coordination and management of the USA Financial Department, Singapore Financial Department and Australia Financial department and of the Consolidated Financial Statements activities of the International Group, application of IFRS GAAP, coordination and analysis of subsidiaries' reporting package; coordinate and manage external audit activities, consolidation of Budget and Forecast, reconciliation and adjustment of intercompany transactions, support and preparation of management reporting. Requires B.A. in Economics or similar; 3 years’ experience in international group accounting management for electronic ticketing industry; Proficiency with: QuickBooks Pro , Gamma Enterprise , Argo Data Resource Corporation, Rmtrack, Replicon, PowerPoint, Power BI,MS Excel, MSWord. Send resume to: annamaria.sabino@vivaticket.com 3/7vt

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STORAGE/WAREHOUSE UNITS, New Construction available Feb 2019. No office, bathroom, or customer traffic. Downtown Ocoee.. $500/month with $500 security deposit. Call Christos 407-9257725 1/24wg

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT - TOWN OF WINDERMERE — is seeking qualified applicants to join our PW team. The ideal candidate would have experience in streets and drainage, as well as general facilities and grounds maintenance. A positive individual to be part of our expanding team. Equipment operator and/or masonry experience preferred, but not required. Pay is DOQ. Valid FL DL required, CDL preferred. No phone calls accepted. To find out more and/or to apply see Town of Windermere’s web site www.town.windermere.fl.us for additional details. DFW and EOE. 3/7tow

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Give your money a raise Make your money work harder by earning higher interest rates. Talk to a banker for more details. Offer expires March 22, 2019. Platinum Savings Account

Fixed Rate CD

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Annual Percentage Yield for 12 months1 Enjoy a special interest rate for 12 months with new money deposits of at least $25,000 and a minimum daily account balance of $25,000 or more.

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Guaranteed fixed rate with new money deposits of at least $25,000 for an 11-month term.

Both accounts are FDIC-insured up to the maximum allowable limit. Platinum Savings offer available in CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NY, SC and VA. Fixed Rate CD offer available in AL, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, SC and VA. Portfolio by Wells Fargo® customers are eligible to receive an additional interest rate bonus on these accounts.3 1. To qualify for this offer, you must have a new or existing Platinum Savings account and enroll the account in this offer between 01/21/2019 and 03/22/2019. This offer is subject to change at any time, without notice. This offer is available only to Platinum Savings customers in the following states: CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NY, SC and VA. In order to earn the Special Interest Rate of 2.08% (Special Rate), you must deposit $25,000 in new money (from sources outside of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or its affiliates) to the enrolled savings account and maintain a minimum daily account balance of $25,000 throughout the term of this offer. The corresponding Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for this offer is 2.10%. The Special Rate will be applied to the enrolled savings account for a period of 12 months, starting on the date the account is enrolled in the offer. However, for any day during that 12 month period that the daily account balance is less than the $25,000 minimum, the Special Rate will not apply and the interest rate will revert to the standard interest rate applicable to your Platinum Savings account. As of 12/10/2018, the standard interest rate and APY for a Platinum Savings account in CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NY, SC and VA with an account balance of $0.01 to $99,999.99 is 0.03% (0.03% APY) and with an account balance of $100,000 and above is 0.05% (0.05% APY). Each tier shown reflects the current minimum daily collected balance required to obtain the applicable APY. Interest is compounded daily and paid monthly. The amount of interest earned is based on the daily collected balances in the account. Upon the expiration of the 12 month promotional period, standard interest rates apply. Minimum to open a Platinum Savings account is $25. A monthly service fee of $12 applies in any month the account falls below a $3,500 minimum daily balance. Fees may reduce earnings. Interest rates are variable and subject to change without notice. Wells Fargo may limit the amount you deposit to a Platinum Savings account to an aggregate of $1 million. Offer not available to Private Banking, Wealth, Business Banking or Wholesale customers. 2. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective for accounts opened between 01/21/2019 and 03/22/2019. The 11-month New Dollar CD special requires a minimum of $25,000 brought to Wells Fargo from sources outside of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., or its affiliates to earn the advertised APY. Public Funds and Wholesale accounts are not eligible for this offer. APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity. Interest is compounded daily. Payment of interest on CDs is based on term: For terms less than 12 months (365 days), interest may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or at maturity (the end of the term). For terms of 12 months or more, interest may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. A fee for early withdrawal will be imposed and could reduce earnings on this account. Special Rates are applicable to the initial term of the CD only. At maturity, the Special Rate CD will automatically renew for a term of 6 months, at the interest rate and APY in effect for CDs on renewal date not subject to a Special Rate, unless the Bank has notified you otherwise. Due to the new money requirement, accounts may only be opened at your local branch. Wells Fargo reserves the right to modify or discontinue the offer at any time without notice. Offer cannot be combined with any other consumer deposit offer. Minimum new money deposit requirement of at least $25,000 is for this offer only and cannot be transferred to another account to qualify for any other consumer deposit offer. If you wish to take advantage of another consumer deposit offer requiring a minimum new money deposit, you will be required to do so with another new money deposit as stated in the offer requirements and qualifications. Offer cannot be reproduced, purchased, sold, transferred, or traded. 3. The Portfolio by Wells Fargo program has a $30 monthly service fee, which can be avoided when you have one of the following qualifying balances: $25,000 or more in qualifying linked bank deposit accounts (checking, savings, CDs, FDIC-insured IRAs) or $50,000 or more in any combination of qualifying linked banking, brokerage (available through Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC) and credit balances (including 10% of mortgage balances, certain mortgages not eligible). If the Portfolio by Wells Fargo relationship is terminated, the bonus interest rate on all eligible savings accounts, and discounts or fee waivers on other products and services, will discontinue and revert to the Bank’s then-current applicable rate or fee. For bonus interest rates on time accounts, this change will occur upon renewal. If the Portfolio by Wells Fargo relationship is terminated, the remaining unlinked Wells Fargo Portfolio Checking or Wells Fargo Prime Checking account will be converted to another checking product or closed.

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New Neighborhood Schools – John voted for the annexation and rezoning for the Montessori school on North Lakewood Ave and supported site approval for Renaissance Charter School on West Rd.

Protects Our Health and Homes – John helped secure a new fire station in District 1, making fire and rescue response times even faster. Plans to replace the current temporary station with the permanent station begins this year.

Cuts Tax Rates – John has voted to cut tax rates every year since taking office and trash collection rates have not increased in 10 years.

Prioritizing Traffic Solutions – John helped keep the Fuller’s Cross Road and Ocoee Apopka Road intersection on the city’s capital program, even though it is under county jurisdiction. Intersection improvements begin this summer.

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