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September – A Fashion-Forward Fall

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021

FEATURES 10 The Art of Culinary Style and Photography Bryan Baquiran of @OrlandoFoodSpots shares his journey as a creative in the culinary world

18 Winter Garden’s Jeweler Bringing Style to Winter Garden for Over 20 Years

20 Beyond the Grove The Dream of Hamlin

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26 Fashionable Luxury Lifestyle Living In A Dream Home!

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Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Local’s Choice

26 Open House 32 Travel Destination 34 Lifestyle Calendar

AROUND TOWN

APRICOT LANE BOUTIQUE IS AT PLANT STREET EXCHANGE

KELLY'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM ARRIVES IN HORIZON WEST

The newest building in Downtown Winter Garden,

An Orlando staple, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream

the Plant Street Exchange, opened this summer.

is coming to Horizon West! Kelly's Homemade Ice

The first tenant was Apricot Lane Boutique, located

Cream has a variety of unique flavors in addition to

at 264 West Plant Street. Apricot Lane Boutique

monthly special flavors and dairy free options. The

boasts outfits for date night, casual outings, and

new location will reside in Bridgewater Village.

comfy clothes for relaxing in style.

HOME STATE BREWING CO. COMING TO HAMLIN

LOOP CAFE COMING TO WINDERMERE Loop Cafe will be joining the Windermere community! Serving coffee, wine, beer, and food, this

Home State Brewing Co. will open this Fall in

cafe will be a great addition to the lakefront shop-

Hamlin, with a targeted opening in late November.

pes area. Loop Cafe will be at 13790 Bridgewater

Located at 16016 New Independence Parkway,

Crossings Boulevard in Windermere.

Winter Garden, Florida. This family-owned business will feature a brewery, taproom, and biergarten with a covered patio. Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle. com/WinterGarden using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think. 8

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BRYAN BAQUIRAN OF @ORLANDOFOODSPOTS SHARES HIS JOURNEY AS A CREATIVE IN THE CULINARY WORLD ARTICLE MICHELLE SANCHEZ

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RYAN BAQUIRAN WAS A STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY

OF FLORIDA STUDYING TELECOMMUNICATIONS WITH A TRACK IN PRODUCTIONS WHEN HIS LOVE AND SKILL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND FOOD MERGED. Bryan was cooking on a budget and found the beauty in carefully crafted dishes when he had the opportunity to eat out at restaurants. This led him to begin taking photos of his food not only to enjoy while he was out, but also to savor and remember the plating and style of the dish. His personal social media pages began to grow with followers interested in the food pho-

“Culinary is an art, and I want to highlight the chefs behind it.”

tography that he was sharing, and after growing to 1,000 followers,

he decided to create a dedicated social media platform to showcase his love of food as an art form, @OrlandoFoodSpots was born. Over time, @OrlandoFoodSpots has continued to blossom, and with new growth has come new opportunities. Bryan’s skill set in both photography and videography, as well as food styling, has opened doors to paid work for restaurants, bars, and brands. “When brands started reaching out to me, I started to think this might be bigger than what I

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expected,” said Bryan. “I want to spotlight the art and creativity behind food and not focus on indulgence. Culinary is an art, and I want to highlight the chefs behind it.” When it comes to styling food and beverage for a photo or video shoot, Bryan focuses on the most visually interesting part of the subject. “As a creative, I like to focus on the colors that the subject gives off,” said Bryan. About forty percent of the work is done behind the camera, with sixty percent in post-production. When asked about his greatest accomplishment from @OrlandoFoodSpots, Bryan said there was not one single moment that he could recollect. However, when he is out in the field at a luxury restaurant or hotel for a collaboration, he will often have a “ratatouille flashback” to the college days of eating ramen. You

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Indeed Alex did just that, and while perfecting his jewelry making and repairing skills, he also received his pilot license, but it became a secondary hobby as opposed to his newfound career path. He would soon find himself owning a small shop in College Park where he would do minor jobs of repair and manufacturing for other larger jewelry stores. That is when Winter Garden legend Jerry Chicone Jr. found Alex and lobbied him to come down to Winter Garden to open a proper YOU MAY BE AMONG THE WINTER GARDENERS THAT HAVE

jewelry store. Mr. Chicone took Alex to lunch in Winter Garden

SLIPPED ALEX RAMOS A PIECE OF JEWELRY AS HE WALKS

and walked him around explaining the exciting things that were

DOWNTOWN WINTER GARDEN IN THE MORNING ON THE

on the horizon. During Alex’s visit bricks were being pulled up and

WAY FROM GETTING HIS DAILY ICED TEA. To many, Alex is

re-done, train tracks were being pulled, and the construction of

known as Winter Garden’s jeweler, and those who hand him a piece

the famous Winter Garden Clock Tower was underway, a tower

of treasured jewelry to be repaired can have confidence that when

paid for by Mr. Chicone.

they stop by his shop later that day, it will be safe and ready for them.

According to Alex’s recollection of that day, Mr. Chicone stated to

Trusted in our community, Alex Ramos has been serving Winter

him, “It doesn’t look like much now, but it is going to be really nice

Garden in the downtown area for over twenty years through his

here. It is a good time to come over, and we could use a jeweler.”

business, Plantation Jewelers. The amount of faith he has earned did

In 2000 Alex opened a jewelry store in Downtown Winter

not come without hard work and merit, nor has it come without hard-

Garden, sharing space inside JR’s Attic Door. A couple of years later

ships, including the loss of his longtime location, which fell victim to

he moved to the spot across the street from the yellow caboose,

a ceiling collapse in 2019.

where he served the community for nearly twenty years until June

As a young man, Alex aspired to be a pilot and was taking pilot

2019, when the ceiling of his location caved in during a bad storm.

lessons at the Orlando Executive Airport when he received an opportunity to work in a jewelry store that was nearby on Bumby Avenue. Here he began to fall in love with the trade that would become a lifelong career. Being a jeweler was not totally foreign to him; he had two uncles living in Cuba who were jewelers. It seemed it was in the blood, and his calling was revealed in between flight school lessons.

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“I wanted to learn it all.”

His uncles would move to the states in the course of time, including one uncle opening a store in Orlando. It was through his uncle’s own practices that Alex learned a very valuable lesson regarding the industry which he had entered, as Alex recalled it to me in our recent talk, “It was almost like a factory because one particular person would just do chain solders, another person just ring sizing, and another just stone setting. I

Austin and Alex

figured it out early that those people were with him for years and years, not only because he was a good person, but because they didn’t know anything else except just to polish, to solder a chain, or to set a stone. So, I wanted to learn it all.”

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“The best thing is that people can show up with an idea of something they like, and I tell them to go to the Tiffany website, go to the Tacori site, go to all the bigname expensive sites. Pick out a ring you like or three rings perhaps… you know like ‘the top of this,’ ‘the side of this one,’ and ‘the bottom of this.’ It doesn’t matter; I can create it,” Alex explained. Alex often saves his clients thousands of dollars while It was shortly after this incident that businesses were

delivering the best quality that can be had anywhere

shut down in response to the pandemic. Alex stated that

else. His business is more than just about selling in

through a lot of prayers they were able to get through

every instance though, “I don’t mind if someone walks

these two back-to-back incidents and that the timing of

in, and they don’t buy anything, as long as we are

events actually turned out to be a sort of blessing. During

always really kind to them. In the future they’ll say, ‘hey,

the forced shutdowns, he was able to take time to switch

those people were really nice,’ and if they ever need a

locations to where he is now located, still in Downtown

jeweler, they will know where to go, and we back it up

Winter Garden, at 115 W. Plant Street.

with quality,” explained Alex.

“The fact that everyone had to stay home, I believe

When I asked him about the products and services he

it was a free pass for us to be closed for the time we

sells, he summed up his point of view well. “It is funny

were while we built out the new place. When we opened

when I hire someone new, I always ask them ‘what do we

back up on June 1st, it was excellent, just busy, busy,”

sell here?’ They always say, of course, ‘jewelry.’ I explain to

reflected Alex.

them, no, we sell hospitality.”

Committing to the lesson he learned from witnessing

Alex and his wife Jennifer have two grown children

in his uncle’s shop, Alex does all manner of work and all

Sydney and Simon, both of which have a passion for the

in-house. Unlike most big box comparisons, Plantation

arts. In closing, Alex stated to me that he is “just thankful

Jewelers do not send pieces off to third parties to get

for being part of this community and for all the clients and

worked on, everything stays onsite and is worked by

people that live in our area.”

Alex’s own hands. Moreover, being Winter Garden’s jew-

It is nice to know we have a family man jeweler that we

eler, many people who come in to have jewelry repaired

can trust in our beautiful town, who has been by our side

are often asked to explore downtown and have some

for over twenty years.

lunch before coming back. It is not too infrequent that when they return to their repaired item, if it be a minor fix, there is no charge. Alex also specializes in brilliant custom pieces. Clients often will bring in personal heirlooms they wish to have created into a single piece. He creates a design based on the client’s request, proposes it to them in a schematic mockup, and then creates the custom jewelry right there in the store. He is passionate about a challenge and has proven that he can handle any job with excellence.

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Alex stated to me that he is “just thankful for being part of this community and for all the clients and people that live in our area.”

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beyond the grove:

the dream of Hamlin

WHEN HE’S NOT AT HIS DESK AT SHORESIDE WAY, DEVEL-

After a decade of work, the Hamlin area

OPER SCOTT BOYD DRIVES AROUND TOWN, VISUALIZING

population has grown 70%, and some

HOW THE AREAS AROUND HIM COULD BE TRANSFORMED

500,000 people now live within a 20-min-

INTO THRIVING NEW SPACES.

ute drive time and the population is fore-

“When I’m not working, I’m generally thinking about work

casted to grow another 30% over the next

because it’s what I enjoy,” he said, adding with a smile, “much to

5 years. Visitors and Florida locals alike

the chagrin of my wife.”

can use direct access courtesy of SR 429,

For 30 years, Boyd and his company Boyd Development have

popping over to a CycleBar class or getting

helped shape the Winter Garden area. For the last decade, he and

a bite at The Great Greek Mediterranean

his partner Ken Kupp set their sights on creating a unique commu-

before watching the Walt Disney World

nity called Hamlin — a multipurpose locale that combines the best of

fireworks over Lake Hancock. For the

living, dining, shopping, and more.

entire development team, their hope is that

In the mid-2000s, Scott and the development team were hunting

Hamlin’s growth will never compromise

(“and we’re always hunting”) for mixed-use land to develop. They

the welcoming feeling of community they

found 620 acres of land in Winter Garden formerly owned by AIG.

strive to maintain. “We’re trying to estab-

During the middle of the blossoming partnership, the 2008 financial

lish a place and do the right thing to set

crisis struck, and the deal paused. Boyd and his team continued to

the tone for the whole area.”

pursue the property and later made the purchase — and have made

Tenants range from smaller locally owned

an additional 20+ acquisitions since the original purchase, bringing

businesses like Bosphorus, Abbott’s Frozen

the total land area to approximately 1,200 acres.

Custard and MÖGE TEE to regional opera-

“It’s exciting to be part of a team attempting to create a destination

tors such as Publix and Miller’s Ale House

and shape a sense of place,” Boyd said. “And the planners at Orange

and national companies like Starbucks and

County and our consultants have been great partners in helping us

Walmart. Boyd said one of the appeals of

achieve that as this is way bigger than us. It’s laying the groundwork

Hamlin comes in striking the right bal-

for an entire community.”

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BEYOND THE GROVE (CONTINUED) Boyd Family

community places they already love while

Even with larger tenants like the Walmarts

giving them new and exciting experiences

of the world, Boyd said they look for national

unique to the area.

and international chains that align with the

“We understand that local tenants may

area’s goals. This carried over into enter-

not have a lot of experience with operating

tainment offerings, as well, with the intent to

systems or the marketing capacities that

give area families experiences they couldn’t

the national tenants have, but they provide

get elsewhere in Central Florida.

character, local knowledge and connection

“When we went looking for a theater,

to the community. This is their business; it’s

we were intrigued by Cinépolis,” he said.

personal,” he said.

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“They’re not a U.S.-based company, and only a few

They [tenants] have lease obligations and employees

people knew their brand, but they’re a customer-ori-

to support, and we wanted to extend grace to them but

ented high touch company. And I think now that

also support the fiduciary relationship to all of our con-

they’ve been here for a while, I’d say that a large

stituents. It felt daunting at times.

majority of the community would say they’re glad they are here.”

“We’ve done our best to communicate well and provide leniency when we can to our tenants. We’ve grown

It’s hard to drive through the visibly growing Hamlin Town Center area and think its centralized location and

to know each other over the years, and we consider our tenants our partners in Hamlin,” Scott said.

lush greenery would come with challenges, but Boyd

That passion for tenants embodies a more signifi-

opened up about what Hamlin — and his company

cant passion the whole team has for Winter Garden.

— had to overcome.

For Boyd, his heart belongs to his family, Central

“Everyone kept asking, ‘tell us where Hamlin is again?’

Florida, and this area.

‘Does anyone even live out there?’ Early on, these were

“Everyone on our team is local. My wife [Jennifer] and I

questions we had to answer time and again, but as we

have lived in Central Florida for over 40 years. Two of our

and the area grew, they became less and less of a hurdle.”

three grown children also live in the community including

The latest hurdle was one felt by businesses around

our son who has been growing in our business over the

the globe: the 2020 pandemic and its lingering effects.

last eight years. I’m not young anymore, but I still enjoy

“The pandemic has been hard on all of us, but it was

coming to work every day and helping to figure things out

especially hard on our tenants. From our perspective,

in a way that brings great returns for everyone. I love doing

we had to balance everyone’s needs and expectations

what I can to encourage our team and making deals that

— whether you’re a lender, investor, partner, or tenant.

we believe will bring value to this awesome community.” CONTINUED >

M AND MAKING DEALS THAT WE BELIEVE WILL N G VALUE TO THIS AWESOME COMMUNITY.”

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The love for his community goes beyond his workday. Boyd and his wife serve on several ministry boards. From serving as the NCF Orlando chair as well as sitting on the board for Lift Orlando to serving as chair at The First Academy for a dozen years, Boyd uses his “time, talents, and treasure” to look for ways to be a blessing in the community. “What we do here provides me with an opportunity to be used and be part of things more important than just our work,” he said. “I’ve learned that if we all pitch in and contribute it makes things a bit easier for a number of families in our community.” Looking forward, Boyd mentioned a few upcoming additions — and even gave the scoop on an incredibly exciting potential partnership. “We’ve got a certain Florida-based company that combines a food and beverage component with a 36-hole mini-golf experience,” Boyd explained. “And there may or may not be a certain golfing titan involved with the project.” [The experience, after confirming with the Boyd team, is PopStroke. And the golf legend in question? Tiger Woods. His team designs the gorgeous (and challenging) PopStroke courses.] During this interview, Boyd hinted at partnership after partnership, some of which were in the works and others that will be announced soon. The maps in the Boyd Development office are dotted with pins and logos and notes for current and prospective tenants — each dream feeling more extensive than the next. “I’m excited about the momentum we have,” Boyd said. “The best days are yet to come.”

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FA S H I O N A B LE LUXU RY L I F E S T Y L E LIVING IN A DREAM HOME! THE WINTER GARDEN, WINDERMERE, AND NEARBY ORLANDO SUBURBS OFFER A SHOWCASE FOR BEAUTIFULLY FASHIONED HOMES. However, one particular home on Trout Road stands out as a diverse blend of contemporary, traditional, and modern elements with elegant traces of warm, homey furnishings. This unique, one-of-a-kind custom-designed home is nestled in nature in a spacious pine and cypress forest setting along the shores of the Butler Chain of Lakes. There’s No Place Like This Home! The modest owner proudly shares, ARTICLE AND

“I love the uniqueness of my home and our entire lakefront property that is

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quietly nestled behind our own little forest. It is really quite understated. It

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has everything that I have always wanted in a comfortable home without being ostentatious. This home blends into the scenery. We absolutely love to watch the spectacular colorful sunrises and the ever-changing moonrise views. Lake Sheen is very peaceful and quiet. We feel privileged to live overlooking such a pristine lake with clean, clear water that is great for fishing, boating, and water sports.”

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The Tree House: Known to neighbors as the ‘Tree House,’ the main living areas are on the second floor, including the primary kitchen, the owner’s suite, a great room, expansive windows, and a wrap-around deck with an extra outdoor kitchen. The second story is accented with a glamorous pool and spa. While sitting in the kitchen and great rooms, the lakefront view is always amazing. You always feel like you are living within the trees from the second-story wrap-around deck. The special coffered kitchen ceiling is an intriguing focal point. This elegant home is fashionably furnished with modern décor, luxury furnishings, multiple play spaces, sculptures, and artwork. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms in the main home. The home features an office workspace area plus a private yoga/exercise studio, and a sauna. It is all wonderfully set on a sprawling two-acre property with 4,680 square feet of living space in the primary home. An elevator with beautiful staircases makes it easy to explore and utilize everything. A private gate protects the beautifully landscaped street entrance. The owner adds, “this home truly helps us celebrate our active lifestyles. After any day, our long tree-lined driveway helps us to quickly start to escape from the busy world. I love the tranquility of the lake and our unique environment. We take full advantage of the lake, both day and night. I just caught a ten-pound bass here last week. We can even watch the Disney and Sea World fireworks from our deck and great room.”

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Home Sweet Home: This exclusive three-story home always looks like a staged model home, with every piece of art, furnishings, and extras all perfectly placed in their uncluttered spaces. This home is filled with advanced technologies and plenty of built-in upgrades. A private boat dock is a home to their boats, canoes, and Skidoos with an extra fire pit, an outdoor shower, and chairs for outdoor fun and relaxation. A spacious 1,000 square foot guest house is detached and frequently used by visiting guests. A second three-car garage helps keep all of the motor vehicles and water toys safe. The game room is detailed with a professional pool table, darts, games, a fireplace and a full bar area that makes this home absolutely perfect for fun and entertainment! Their colorful landscaping is always perfectly groomed. This home is absolutely perfect for entertainment! Their three friendly dogs love every corner of it! Paul Fedynich + Valerie Fairchild

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The timeless charm of this home blends with nature and has a coastal vibe.

Valerie Fairchild & Paul Fedynich of The ViP Home Team at The Real Estate Collection, helped these homeowners find this treasure. With over twenty-five years of combined real estate experience, they note, “every home buyer is unique and has distinctive tastes with a style of living that they find comfort in. Luxury to me, is a state of comfort, which is what we seek for the people we serve. This unique one-of-a-kind lakefront home is nestled in nature. It fit their tastes and lifestyle perfectly and exemplified their definition of comfort. We previewed this home and knew it would be perfect for them. At first, they were hesitant to see the home based on the photographs. However, with a little coaxing, they trusted us. Once inside, they were in love in the first few minutes and felt entirely relaxed with the home and property. The owners have very active, busy lifestyles and they are always able to enjoy the outdoors. The wife works in professional healthcare and the husband works in technology. They need to relax when they are at home. This property uniquely fit their lifestyle by blending nature with the natural elements tied into the home. The view and the custom appointments say it all.” For more information on fabulous area homes, contact The ViP Home Team at The Real Estate Collection with realtors, Valerie Fairchild and Paul Fedynich. Phone: 407-744-1681, email: info@TheViPHome.Team and visit: www.TheViPHome.Team

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Stylish Hotels to Experience Across the Country

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS FOR A

Our contributors from across the country have rounded

GOOD TRIP IS WHERE YOU’RE GOING TO STAY. Sure,

up the insider knowledge you need to ensure the next time

you can always go with a highly rated corporate hotel, and it

you travel you can rest easy at some of the most stylish

would be fine. But do you just want it to be fine? Or do you,

boutique hotels there are.

dear stylish traveler, want more from your hotel?

The Graduate Nashville L o c at i o n : N a s h v i l l e , T n S u b m i t t e d B y M a r i a D i n o i a , Fran kli n Li festyle The millennial pink interior design at The Graduate Nashville is screaming for you to come take a picture with your friends. There is so much of Nashville’s history to take in and so many amenities to enjoy. This hotel is definitely a tourist attraction, not just a place to stay. Try the full Dolly Parton experience and book a ride around Midtown in a 1990 stretch white Cadillac limousine that has been decked out and restored for maximum fun!

The Graduate Nashville

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The Inn at the Mission

The Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano L o c at i o n : S a n J u a n C a p i s t r a n o , C A S u b m i t t e d b y M i c h a e l G e r a r d , Lag u na N i g u el Li festyle “High ceilings, mission-style grand armoires, chandeliers and thick corbel ceiling beams add a timeless authenticity to our hacienda-style guest rooms, suites and luxury villas.”

—The Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano You’ll love the traditional Spanish food at the hotel restaurant and the charming historical architecture of The Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano. This is the perfect hotel to hold a wedding, get away on your honeymoon, or just take a spa trip because you deserve it.

The Arrabelle at Vail Square L o c at i o n : Va i l , C O S u b m i t t e d b y J a h n a E i c h e l , Fo rt Co lli ns Li festyle

No Vacancy

You can never go wrong with a romantic ski resort. Your beautiful lodging awaits you with in-room iPads, canopy beds, and ice skating at the square. “Visit

the

onsite

RockResorts

Spa

for

alpine

inspired

treatments that incorporate natural ingredients. Or grab a bite to eat at Tavern on the Square, where comfort food meets casual mountain elegance.” —The Arrabelle at Vail Square The Arrabelle at Vail Square

No Vacancy L o c at i o n : K a n s a s C i t y, M O S u b m i t t e d b y A n g e l a B r o o c k e r d , J o h ns o n Co u nty & Leawo o d Li festyle Another fantastic wedding venue, No Vacancy has a uniquely modern and cozy atmosphere that will enchant guests. It is also a great space to host a retreat or just take a trip on your own. “Book one or ALL of the 8 unique guest rooms and find solitude in the lounge or discover an oasis on the 2nd story courtyard.” —No Vacancy

Head over to CityLifestyle.com to see the rest and start planning your next stylish vacation!

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1-30

annual Autism Walk and Family Fun

FOR THE LOVE OF TREES CITY HALL EXHIBITION

hosted in the West Concourse of the

day presented by the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. The event will be Convention Center.

SOBO Art Gallery and the Winter Garden Art Association present For The Love Of Trees. This 2D and 3D exhibition will feature works that display the love of trees and the need to continue planting trees. The exhi-

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Winter Garden, Florida

LEGO VIDIYO MUSIC FEST

Theatre on Sunday September 12,

This classic 1985 murder mystery will make it on the big screen at the Garden 2021. Doors open at 6:30pm.

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort One LEGOLAND Way Winter Haven, FL 33884

month and into October.

LEGOLAND®

Florida

hosting

the VIDIYO Music Festival from

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September 4th through the 6th at

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

and interactive family fun.

Vista, FL 32830

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is in full swing! This year's festivities are presented by Corkcicle, and feature food and beverage tastings from six continents.

INTERACTIVE MOVIE: CLUE AT THE GARDEN THEATRE 160 W Plant Street,

bition will run for the entirety of the

200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena

their resort. The event will feature dance parties, live performances,

24 FREE ADMISSION FRIDAYS AT BOK TOWER GARDENS

The last Friday of each month this summer Wawa is sponsoring all

4, 11, 18, 25

admissions into Bok Tower Gardens. No reservations are necessary.

WINTER GARDEN FARMER’S MARKET

The Winter Garden Farmer’s Market in Downtown Winter Garden takes place each Saturday and features

fresh produce, baked goods, seafood,

HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS IS BACK AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Halloween Horror Nights is starting

REWIND MOVIE: LOST IN LA MANCHA AT THE GARDEN THEATRE

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

on September 3, 2021, celebrating its 30th year of terror. Themed haunted houses include The Texas

meats, and specialty goods.

160 W Plant Street,

Chainsaw Massacre, The Bride of

Winter Garden, Florida

Frankenstein Lives, The Haunting of

Enjoy this documentary from film-

Hill House, Beetlejuice, and more to

maker Terry Gilliam, known from

be announced soon! Tickets avail-

Monty Python. Gilliam films The Man

able at UniversalOrlando.com.

Who Killed Don Quixote, based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes.

Doors open at 6:00pm.

AUTISM WALK AND FAMILY FUN DAY

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9800 International Drive, Orlando, Florida

Come out to the Orange County

WinterGarden using the Get In Touch

Convention Center for the 16th

link and let us know what you think.

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