WINDERMERE
Observer
Local family spearheads stuffed toy drive. SEE 3.
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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VOLUME 3, NO. 17
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Keeping the tradition alive Young dancers take the stage at Natyatharu Performing Arts’ dance recital. SEE PAGE 6.
FROM THE REAL ESTATE
HEART
After Emma Neary was diagnosed with a rare heart condition, she discovered her passion for writing. SEE PAGE 4
A PLACE TO CALL THEIR OWN
Toll Brothers unveils new amenity center. SEE PAGE 19
Community rallies around teacher injured in car crash
Windermere Prep student Emma Neary is a published author at age 15.
REAL BLACK
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Windermere High teacher Steven Norman recently was involved in a three-vehicle accident. GABBY BAQUERO WEST ORANGE “Remember when Norman did this?” That’s the typical prelude one hears before listening to one of the many stories people share about longtime teacher Steven Norman. Norman — a biology teacher
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Windermere Country Club debate continues Residents remain opposed to owner Bryan DeCunha’s plans to redevelop the golf course property.
NEWS EDITOR
SEE SCHOOL PAGE 4
Tim Freed
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Windermere residents indulged in fine wines and delicious cuisine at the town’s annual Windermere Wine & Dine event. SEE PAGE 7.
As dozens of Windermere Club homeowners filled the Waterford Pointe Clubhouse for their annual homeowners’ meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16, one topic of discussion prevailed as the most anticipated. SEE HOMEOWNERS PAGE 4
YOUR TOWN PARSONS DANCER RANKED
Dancers from Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance participated at a recent Florida Dance Masters convention in Orlando, and Sophie Graham was named first runner-up in the Teen Miss Dance competition. Ashley Kim performed her solo, “The Arena”; and Melina D’Argenio, Graham and Anna Lee performed “Hallelujah” during the convention, as well.