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Meet Ocoee’s newest commisioner Larry Brinson was at the Pentagon on 9/11. Now, he’s serving on the Ocoee City Commission. SEE 3.

Breaking brew barriers Front yard to table?

Crooked Can Brewing Company cellarwoman Jillian Farrell shares her perspective on the craft-beer industry and creating her own brew, ‘Lady Like.’ PAGE 4.

Florida Senate approves bill to ensure rights to grow veggie gardens.

GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

A proposed state law aims to keep local governments from having any say on what you grow in your front yards.

The bill, known as the vegetable garden bill, is sponsored

by Sen. Rob Bradley, a Republican representing District 5 in northwest Florida.

Senate Bill 82, which passed SEE LAND PAGE 6

YOUR TOWN U.S. Air Force Airman Carson T. Coughlin has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Coughlin is the son of Sean C. and Adrea L. Coughlin, of Winter Garden.

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Jillian Farrell is one of many women who are breaking into the craft-beer industry, which historically has been a male-dominated one.

City of Ocoee to sell property on Clarke Road Meritage Homes of Florida will be purchasing the 8.5-acre property to build 64 townhomes.

ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

A new housing development could be coming to a property at the corner of Clarke and A.D. Mims roads.

Ocoee commissioners voted unanimously during the March 19 meeting to approve the sale of an 8.5-acre property at the

northeast quadrant of Clarke and A.D. Mims roads. The city will be selling the property — which has been appraised for $1.105 million — to Meritage Homes of Florida for $1.1 million. Meritage intends to develop the property into a 64-townhome subdivision.

The property originally was part SEE CITY PAGE 4

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28

CELEBRATING EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN: AN EVENING OF COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Lakewalk at Hamlin, 14012 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden.

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is celebrating three women, Marva Johnson, Ellen Korbin and Betsy VanderLey, who will share their stories of dealing with obstacles in their lives to achieve their successes.

Tickets are $36 in advance for Chamber members and $46 for others and for Chamber members at the door. Wochamber.com.

WINTER GARDEN BOOK CLUB 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Tom Hanks explores the human condition in all its foibles in his collection of short stories in “Uncommon Type: Some Stories.” The stories are linked by one thing: antique typewriters. (407) 835-7323.

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AMERICAN LEGION VIETNAM VETERAN OPEN HOUSE 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, at the American Legion Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

The post will recognize veterans of the Vietnam war at 8 p.m. with a pinning ceremony. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act designates March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. (407) 6566361.

IRONMEN OF GOD COFFEE 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, March 29, above Axum Coffee, 146 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Join with other Christians in this independent men’s ministry focused on serving the men in the community. The guest speaker is Greg Snyder. IronMenofGod.com.

LENTEN FISH FRY 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, and continuing Fridays through April 12, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 1211 Winter GardenVineland Road, Winter Garden.

Dinner includes baked and fried fish, potato, cole slaw, hugh puppies, vegetables, drinks and dessert. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 5-12. Credit cards are accepted. Meals are available to go. (407) 656-3113.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF WEST ORANGE 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Chain of Lakes Middle School, 8700 Conroy Windermere Road, Orlando. This annual event for the American Cancer Society will begin with an opening ceremony followed by the Survivor/Caregiver Walk. Later in the evening, participants will honor those who lost their battle with cancer during the Luminary Ceremony. For more, contact Courtney Gibson, courtney. gibson@cancer.org or (407) 581-2501.

DOCUMENT SHREDDING 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30, at the Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway. Safely shred your confidential documents, including papers and file folders (paper clips and staples are OK).

The first box is free; suggested donation of $5 per box thereafter; limit five boxes. Donations benefit local charities. (407) 905-3160.

MY 5 SENSES 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Toddlers and preschoolers can explore the

wonders of their five senses while walking through interactive stations that will put their senses to work. (407) 835-7323.

OCOEE HIGH BAND MATTRESS FUNDRAISER 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Ocoee High School, 1925 Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee. This sale will feature name-brand mattresses priced up to 50% off retail, including Beautyrest, Southerland, Number beds, Therapedic and more. For more, visit bit.ly/ Beds4OHSBand2.

WESTLY’S WEST ORANGE WALK 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Sonata West, 420 Roper Road, Winter Garden. Join Healthy West Orange’s familyfriendly walk with breakfast, children’s activities and prizes.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4

PLANT CLINIC 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 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 gardening questions and assess any plant issues. (407) 8357323.

RETIRED EDUCATORS 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet for a program on “Florida’s Three Marjories,” by Anne Gardepe. Call (407) 6770446 or visit ocrea-fl.org.

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GOING BEYOND SIMULCAST WITH PRISCILLA SHIRER Doors open 9 a.m. with light refreshments, program at 10, Saturday, April 6, at West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden.

Author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer will present her simulcast, and Christian recording artist Anthony Evans will lead worship. The simulcast brings women together from all walks of life across the globe in their churches or homes for a day of biblical teaching, prayer and worship. For more information on attending, visit cocwo. com or contact office@cocwo. com.

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Brinson assumes commission seat Ocoee’s newest commissioner has traveled the world and witnessed history in the years prior to taking his seat on the dais.

ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

Larry Brinson took his seat for the first time on the Ocoee City Commission during the March 19 meeting.

Before doing so, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran was joined by friends, family and loved ones for his swearing-in ceremony. They exchanged hugs and laughs as they gathered and posed for photos with Ocoee’s newest commissioner. Afterward, he made his way to the dais and began a new chapter of his life.

Here we go, Brinson thought.

It might have been Brinson’s first night on the commission, but it wasn’t the first time he’s served others. In the 20 years he served in the Marines, he worked in embassies around the world and even at the Pentagon. During his service, Brinson witnessed firsthand Operation Desert Storm and the attack on the Pentagon during 9/11.

BEFORE THE MARINES

Brinson, 54, was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. From an early age, he always knew he wanted to be a Marine.

“I was at a relative’s house when I was 7 or 8 years old,” Brinson said.

“I saw a commercial, and it was a Marine Corps commercial. It was these guys jumping out of these vehicles. I didn’t know what they were, but I knew they were military vehicles. … I realized, ‘Hey, that looks pretty fun.’ From (age) 7 forward, I always wanted to be a Marine just from watching that one commercial.”

At 17, Brinson walked into a recruitment office for the Marines.

The recruiters didn’t have to do or say much to convince him to join, but there was still one thing in the way of him being a Marine.

Before enlisting, he had to ask his parents to sign off on his enlistment because of his age. When he approached them about it, they weren’t happy.

“Looking back … to ask my parents to allow their newly graduated, 17-year-old son to go off into the Armed Forces of the United States

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Larry Brinson, left, was joined by his wife, Paula Taylor Brinson, center, as he was sworn in by City Clerk Melanie Sibbitt.

was a really big ask,” Brinson said.

“My mom was stoic, but as I look back and revisit that (moment), I could see that she was a little more than worried. My dad — who had served in the Army for a period of time — was like, ‘Marines? I can’t believe you’re going to try and go to the Marines. It’s going to be the worst decision you’ll ever make,’ which is actually probably one of the best things he could say to me, because that was another log on my fire. Anytime when I was in the Marines and things were getting tough, I remembered that comment my dad made and thought, ‘There’s no way I’m giving him the satisfaction of me leaving the Marine Corps until I’m ready.’”

“I knew they were military vehicles. … I realized, ‘Hey, that looks pretty fun.’

From (age) 7 forward, I always wanted to be a Marine just from watching that one commercial.”

— Larry Brinson

MARINE LIFE

Brinson enlisted in the Marines in June 1982 and retired in 2002 as a gunnery sergeant. In those 20 years, he traveled to more than 20 different countries. He was never one to stay at base when he was stationed in different countries.

He always made an effort to experience what a country offers.

“I went to Japan, went to Korea, went to the Philippines, went to Guam,” Brinson said. “...You can really get stuck on the military installations because they’re societies within a society. You literally do not have to leave the base for anything. You can go to a base and not leave that base for two years because (it has) everything. … I didn’t want to be (like) that.

Everywhere I went, I wanted to experience that (country) because I knew that (I) may never come this way again.”

In 1989, Brinson began doing embassy duty, and his first assignment was in Burundi, Africa.

“It was always dangerous (doing) embassy duty,” Brinson said. “No matter what country you’re in … any place in the world can be dangerous, but some places are more dangerous than others. The countries that I was posted in at these embassies, it was more dangerous than not.”

Brinson originally was told he would be sent to an embassy in Madagascar after Burundi, but those plans changed. Instead, he was sent to Tel Aviv in Israel in 1990 around the same time that Operation Desert Storm was about to begin.

“We had some people from the embassy whose homes got hit with missiles and family members whose homes got hit with missiles,” he said. “A building near where the Marines were housed got hit with missiles, so we had all of that combat going on.”

After serving in Israel during Desert Storm, Brinson returned in 1991 to the U.S. In the years that followed, he worked in other roles such as hazardous-material management and as a wing inspector.

In November 2000, he selected to work at the headquarters of the Marine Corps at the Pentagon. He was hesitant about working at the Pentagon because he was less than two years away from retirement.

A decade later, he was stationed at the Pentagon during one of the darkest moments in American history: the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

“Sept. 11 comes around,” Brinson said. “I get to work and I can’t understand why my computer is so slow. I get on the internet, (and the) internet is really slow. … I looked at

my Blackberry (and) my Blackberry is slow. Then I took out my cell phone, and I couldn’t get a call out of my cell phone.”

Shortly thereafter, he was told that the country was under attack.

He recalls watching the moment on TV where President George W. Bush is told about the attacks on the World Trade Center when the Pentagon was hit.

“I was thrown across the room, and I’m assuming I was knocked out,” he recalls after a plane was flown into the Pentagon. “When I looked up, there was some guy standing over me saying, ‘Brinson, get up! Brinson, get up!’ I bounced up and realized that the Pentagon had got hit by something.”

Brinson, along with everyone else, was sent home after the attack on the Pentagon. He was back at work two days later.

“It was tough, but it provided (me) with a learning experience, and now a skill set, in crisis management,” he said.

Today, Brinson works at the Orlando Police Department handling inventory and mailroom services. He’s married to his wife, Paula Taylor Brinson, and they have one son. They have lived in Ocoee for about 13 years.

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Crafting her own path DANIELLE HENDRIX BLACK TIE EDITOR

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illian Farrell knows all too well just how much work — both mentally and physically —goes into brewing beer.

She’s lifted 50-pound bags of grain over the shoulder. She’s sweated in 90-degree-plus temperatures in the back while working with the beer. She’s read many books and studied for hours to learn more about the science and biochemistry of the brewing process.

And she’s done it all as a cellarwoman working in a historically male-dominated industry.

THE CRAFT OF BEER

The Longwood resident has been working at Crooked Can Brewing Company in Winter Garden since October, but she got her start in the craft-beer industry a couple of years ago. She previously worked as a bartender but knew she wanted something more challenging and fulfilling.

“I started drinking craft beer at 22 … and two years ago, I got a job at World of Beer, and their training there is really intense,” she said. “You have two weeks of training where you try about 100 different beers, and they walk you through the process of how beer is made. It opened up this whole new world for me. Immediately after, I went straight to the library and just looked up any books on beer that I could. I rented around eight books — all about beer.”

On her search for books, she read one called “My Beer Year: Adventures with Hop Farmers,

“I’m constant being challenged daily with new knowledge and information. … I eat, sleep and breathe beer now.”

— Jillian Farrell

Craft Brewers, Chefs, Beer Sommeliers, and Fanatical Drinkers as a Beer Master in Training,” written by a journalist named Lucy Burningham. Burningham wrote about her experience with her journey to obtain her Level 3 certification as a cicerone. Her travels and talks with brewers, yeast experts and more inspired Farrell to pursue her own passion.

“It occurred to me that this was a normal, everyday woman doing these amazing things and following her dreams,” she said.

“If this woman can do it, so can I. I thought it was amazing. That book kind of gave me the itch to learn about beer.”

Farrell worked at World of Beer for a few months before realizing she wanted to work somewhere that not only sold beer but also brewed it.

“I ended up getting hired at another local brewery with five other male bartenders,” she said.

“I got chosen to go in the back to assist the brewer. He was watching me carefully to see if I was going to physically be able to do it, and that made me push myself even harder. At first, it was hard to lift these 55-pound bags of grain up the stepladder and into the mill. Now, it’s nothing.”

Brewers actually spend only about 10% of their time brewing, Farrell said. The other 90% is spent cleaning to ensure the back rooms are as sterile as possible and that the beers don’t get affected.

As grateful as she was to work with the home brewer, Farrell wanted to work for a trained commercial brewer. That’s when she met Todd Glass, head brewer at Crooked Can. “There’s a lot of science involved in brewing that I never realized before — specifically biochemistry,” she said. “You need to know what minerals and salts are in the water, and a couple of degrees can completely change the brew that you’re making. It’s such an exact science. The conversion of different sugar chains depends on the varying temperatures for each style of beer. …

With Todd and the other employees at Crooked Can, it feels like a family, and we all depend on each other. It’s nice, because we all help each other out.”

SHATTERING STEREOTYPES

March marked the start of Women’s History Month, and International Women’s Day was celebrated March 8. As a woman working in a male-dominated industry, Farrell is proud to call herself a member of the brewing industry. In recent years, there has been a shift toward more equality and respect for women, she said.

“I think this Women’s History Month is the first where I really appreciated it more than I ever have (because) I’m working in a male-dominated industry,” she said. “All the hurdles women in the past have had to overcome to make it as easy for me to get a job in the industry as it was … even five to seven years ago it was more difficult for women to break into the back of the house, which was full of flannels and beards.”

Although great strides have been made, there are still challenges. There are times when she will be standing with a male coworker at an event, and people will direct questions about beer toward him — even if she brewed that beer, she said.

In other places she worked, men would occasionally watch her to ensure she could lift the kegs and bags of grain. Sometimes, she wasn’t allowed to wear shirts that showed her shoulders — even in the back, where it can get extremely hot during the brewing process.

“There are a lot of really awesome feminist brewers, and a lot of men who have reached out and told me that what I’m doing is awesome, and they’re very supportive,” she said. “There’s always going to be a couple of bad apples, but for the most part, I think (it’s gotten better). …

There’s always that preconceived judgement that we (as women) are not going to be able to do it, but it just makes us work harder.

City to sell Clarke property CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

of a 12-acre parcel that the city purchased in 2006 from Silvestri Investment Group of Florida Inc. for $3.5 million. The city still will own the remaining 3.5 acres after selling the 8.5 acres. The city purchased the property with the intention of building a new headquarters for the Ocoee Police Department, but those plans changed after the police department was relocated to another facility.

In 2015, the city had the property under contract to sell it to Charter Schools Development Group LLC, which wanted to build a charter school on the property.

That developer terminated the contract. More recently, the city had the land under contract to sell to Beazer Homes for a residential development. However, Beazer Homes also terminated their contract to purchase the property.

Prior to voting on the sale, Commissioner George Oliver

raised concerns over infrastructure and traffic along Clarke Road, which already sees a heavy traffic flow, he said.

“I’m hearing 64 (townhome) units — a potential of another 128 vehicles,” Oliver said. “My concern here, once again, is we’re going to unleash another, potentially, 128 vehicles right where the road bottlenecks. … I’m not seeing anything that addresses infrastructure when it comes to adding these units so close to where we already have traffic problems.”

City Planner Mike Rumer said the city owns the right-of-way along Clarke Road and has the ability to improve it. In terms of traffic, the subject property is part of the Prairie Lake Planned Unit Development and has been approved for 125,000 square feet of commercial use because of prior developments that were once proposed to be built on the property, he said. Rumer added the property has vested traffic trips to accommodate that type of commercial

use, and the residential development Meritage is proposing would have less of a traffic impact.

“We have the ability to improve (or) widen Clarke Road,” Rumer said, adding that although the city has the ability, improving Clarke Road is not on the city’s five-year capital improvement plan. “Those (traffic) trips are considered background when you look at the number of trips the road can hold. …

When you look at level of service of (a) road, if the level of service of the road is 24,000 trips, you look at existing (trips) — say it’s 17,000 — (and) you look at committed (trips). That (vested trip) would be (counted) in the committed trips.

You take 17,000 (existing trips), and if there’s 5,000 committed (trips) that’s 22,000 trips. The road is not failing until it reaches that level of service.”

Rumer added that although the property is approved for a commercial use, it also can have residential units under a mixed-use environment.

Observer For the most part, everyone is great and supportive.”

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Farrell was given creative liberty to come up with a special brew of her own. She created a New England IPA that she called “Lady Like.” It was double dry-hopped and brewed with citra, El Dorado and Mosaic.

Farrell oversaw the process from the project’s inception and partnered with women from Florida Distributing Company to bring this specialty craft beer to life.

“It’s a lot less bitter, and you get more of the hop aroma versus the bitterness,” she said. “I wanted to make a hoppy IPA that other people might enjoy as well, even if they think they don’t like traditional West Coast IPAs.” As she created Lady Like, it was only her second time brewing and she was nervous about messing it up. However, it was her easiest and smoothest brewing process to date, she said.

“It was so cool the first night we had it on, seeing all these people drink my beer,” Farrell said. “It was awesome to see your hard work come to fruition (because) it was the first recipe I created.”

Farrell loves working at Crooked Can and said everyone is supportive and truly cares about helping each other reach their goals. Working in the industry is a lot of hard, physical labor but also is extremely rewarding. Her advice for other women trying to break into the industry is to talk to people at breweries, volunteer at keg washes, go to festivals and try different beers.

“I’m constantly being challenged daily with new knowledge and information,” she said. “I eat, sleep and breathe beer now.

There’s always something new to learn about — whether it be in yeast or brewing sciences, or all the different hop varieties, malts and flavors and the way they interact. It’s nice to be challenged in that regard. It’s very fulfilling.”

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IN OTHER NEWS n Commissioners Larry Brinson and Richard Firstner and Mayor Rusty Johnson were sworn into the commission. n City leaders voted unanimously to approve the second reading of two ordinances pertaining to the annexation and rezoning of a 1.26-acre property generally located on the northeast side of Third Street and north of East Silver Star Road. The property has been annexed into the city and has been rezoned to City of Ocoee C-1 commercial.

“On this piece (of property), we can get residential and the commercial (developments),” Rumer said. “But you have to retain some commercial (use). It has to be walkable. It’s got to be like a mixed-use type (of development). … Townhomes, residential and commercial is allowed in the (Prairie Lake) PUD.”

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West Orange laces up for Relay for Life The American Cancer Society is holding the West Orange Relay for Life Saturday, March 30, at the Chain of Lakes Middle School.

NEWS EDITOR

They thought it was just a flu.

Twelve years ago, Keillian Carpenter and her friend grew sick.

For three weeks, they suffered from lethargy. And both their parents assumed it was the flu.

“We were both really good friends throughout our whole childhood,” Carpenter said. “And we both just got really sluggish.

We felt we had less energy, just flu-like symptoms, and that’s kind of what it was written off as by both our parents. So we were like that for about two or three weeks. We started missing school, and we were both very involved with sports, and we just weren’t on top of our game.”

When her friend was finally taken to the doctor, the doctors immediately realized something was very wrong when they saw the color of his blood. After some more tests, he was diagnosed with leukemia.

Days later, Carpenter also was diagnosed with leukemia. They went though their cancer battles together, but in the end, her friend didn’t survive.

“I didn’t join the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life for myself or for my own celebration,” said Carpenter, a Winter Garden resident who has volunteered with ACS for 12 years. “It was for him. We were diagnosed at the same time, but he lost his battle. He went into remission, but then he lost his battle with

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The American Cancer Society hosts Relay for Life events to raise funds and support the organization’s programs and mission.

cancer in his junior year of high school. So this has always been to keep his memory alive and to also make sure no mother or father ever has to lose their child again.”

Carpenter now serves as the event lead for the West Orange Relay for Life, which is hosted by the American Cancer Society and aims to fundraise to support cancer research and programs that provide resources for cancer patients.

Thirty countries participate in the community-based events,

which also celebrate cancer survivors and remember lost loved ones. At the relays, teams and individuals to camp out at a school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times and participates in fundraising in the months leading up to the event.

In 2017, United States-based Relay for Life events raised a total of $230 million. About $6.3 billion has been raised in the U.S.

HOW TO HELP

n Start or join a fundraising team. n Make a donation. n Volunteer to help plan and organize the event. n Invite a cancer survivor to be celebrated. Or, if you’re a cancer survivor, join the organization. n Start a fundraiser online at RelayForLife.org/RaiseYourWay.

since the movement was founded in 1985. And all the money contributes to the organization’s lifesaving research and programs, Carpenter said.

“The research is such an amazing part of the (ACS), she said. “There are many cancerresearch foundations, but (ACS) stands apart from those charities because of all the programs we offer, like the Road to Recovery program. When (ACS) noticed people were missing treatment sessions or doctor visits because they didn’t have vehicles or the means to put gas in their car to get their treatments, they started a program that allows volunteers to go to your house, pick you up and take you to your doctor and chemotherapy visits.”

The organization also provides housing for patients and their caregivers for those who need cancer treatments at a specific location to help them save on hotel and/or commuting costs.

“They also saw the need for housing,” she said. “Like here, in Gainesville and Tampa, or Texas which is currently a huge hub for cancer treatment. But not everyone who needs treatment in those specific areas lives locally, so ACS opened the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program, which houses cancer patients and their caregivers so that they’re closer to their needed treatments without dealing with the cost of commuting or hotels. ... Those programs benefit patients just as much as the research does.”

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Land of the free Oakland P&Z recommends apartment-complex approval The Oakland Town Commission is scheduled to discuss the rezone proposal April 23.

GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

Oakland’s Planning and Zoning Board recommended the Town Commission approve the zoning and future land-use designation for a proposed apartment project.

The 11.3-acre property fronting Johns Lake, located at 17812 W. Colonial Drive, is owned by Gary M. and Dana D. English and was annexed into the town in August. The applicant behind the rezone request, LIV Development Inc., has proposed to construct a 242-unit apartment complex that has many surrounding homeowners worried.

To construct the complex, LIV Development needs to change the future land-use designation from Orange County Rural (one dwelling unit per 10 acres) to Mixed Use Activity Center and rezone the property to Planned Unit Development.

During the March 19 meeting, about 25 homeowners from the Deer Island and Oakland Trails community signed up to express their concerns, which included traffic congestion, property devaluation and the project’s incompatibility with surround-

ing properties.

Gerry Klaus, who owns a home on Tubb Street, believes the proposed project fails to conform to adjacent property uses and offered to purchase the property for $3.75 million, which was met with a round of applause.

Klaus suggested the best use of the property would be a custom-home enclave with up to 15 homes ranging between $1.5 to $2 million that would be similar in architectural style to homes commonly seen in Dr. Phillips and Windermere, he said.

“It would be significantly less of an impact to the community, and I think the folks in town would appreciate something like that that conforms to the surrounding properties,” Klaus said. “But whether that amount is acceptable to Mr. English, I don’t know.”

Several residents also expressed concerns with the findings of a traffic analysis that stated the project would add minimal traffic to the highly congested State Road 50 segment nearest the property, which currently operates at an F level of service.

“The traffic impact analysis found that this segment of State Road 50 has a level of Service F now,” said Jay Marder, the town’s planning and zoning director. “But there’s been a traffic analysis and it essentially proved, and we generally agree, that the numbers (from the proj-

ect) will not really cause a significant impact on the existing traffic. ... There are two access points, and there’s quite a bit that can and should be done. We have a responsibility to make darn sure that what we do permit here has been properly mitigated. So there’s a list of five key stipulations that are required, which includes a 220-foot additional eastbound turn lane onto Oakland Avenue … and right-in and right-out turn lanes for the property’s eastern access ... as well as improving Orange Avenue.”

The town has also asked the developer to provide $100,000 worth of enhancements to the intersection of Oakland Avenue and State Road 50, he added. And the town has plans for a $1.5-million roundabout to improve the Oakland Avenue intersection, which Marder expects will make a big difference.

According to Tim McKeecher, of LIV Development, the project proposal’s density also differs from what the requested future land-use actually allows: 622 units — 380 more than what the developer has requested to build.

Both Marder and McKeecher also emphasized to the board members and meeting attendees that the proposal is only in the preliminary stages, and it will need to come back to the Town Commission again when the site and architectural plans are designed.

the Senate with a 35-5 vote Thursday, March 21, will prohibit local governments from regulating vegetable gardens and overrides any existing ordinance regulating front-yard vegetable gardens, if passed by the Legislature.

The House version of the bill, House Bill 145, has been approved by one of three committees and needs House approval before it would be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

Bradley believes being able to grow your own food is a basic property right and government regulations constitute a “vast overreach.” He filed the bill after hearing of a court battle in Miami Shores involving an ordinance that prohibited front-yard vegetable gardens.

Following the legal dispute, a couple was forced to uproot a garden they had maintained for two decades because of the threat of code-enforcement fines amounting to $50 per day.

“The world’s changing when it comes to food,” Bradley said.

“There’s a big interest in locally sourced food, organic products and folks growing their own food.

The idea that a government would intervene to prohibit someone from taking matters into their own hands and growing their own fresh fruits and vegetables to take care of their own family and their own nutritional needs — much like our forefathers have done — I think that is an action by local government that goes too far.”

But some opponents of the bill said the bill should at least allow local governments to restrict the

size and locations of the gardens to protect the property values of surrounding homes. Others believe the bill is an infringement on Home Rule and unnecessary.

“Once again, the Legislature wants to intrude upon local government’s and its residents’ right to decide what is best for their community,” Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn said.

The town has no ordinance regarding gardens, but Bruhn believes the issue is better handled using common sense, particularly in cases that might impact a neighbor’s property values.

“If someone wants a garden in their backyard, I don’t see an issue,” he said. “I believe the issue is when people want to put a garden in their front yard and it would impact neighboring property values. Local government has a responsibility to maintain certain standards regarding property maintenance and upkeep. To take it to extremes, a property owner might want to turn their front lawn into a cornfield.”

Do Good Farm founder Josh Taylor, who grows a sustainable farm and hydroponics garden in his Winter Garden home, believes governments should remove restrictions of any form for growing food on residential properties.

He added he understands why some do it to protect property values but emphasized the value of growing one’s own vegetables.

If the bill becomes law, it will go into effect July 1. It does not forbid local governments from regulating fertilizer use, water use during drought conditions and ordinances intended to control invasive species.

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Chamber to celebrate women

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Just in time for Women’s History Month, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host an event that celebrates women and their achievements.

On Thursday, March 28, women from all walks of life are invited to join the chamber at Lakewalk at Hamlin for an inspiring evening of networking, sharing stories and camaraderie.

The chamber has been hosting its Celebrating Extraordinary Women event for a few years now. WOCC President Stina D’Uva said her staff’s goal is to invite women who have made an impact on their respective career paths to speak with and encourage other women in their own walks of life.

“We look to find women that have made a mark on diverse types of industries or career paths, so these women definitely all demonstrate that in different areas,” she said. “We really just want to cover different types of careers and women’s experiences.”

During Thursday’s event, guests will meet three extraordinary women: Marva Johnson, vice president of the state government affairs for Charter Communications’ south region; Ellen Korbin, a one-woman entrepreneur and owner of Hill of Beans Coffee Company, Creative Culineers and Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ; and Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey. Johnson has more than 20 years of experience in the communications industry and serves as the chairwoman of the Florida State Board of Education, as well as chairwoman of the Global Board of Women in Cable Telecommunications.

As a mother of two small children, Korbin spread her expertise from the Orlando Convention Center to Walt

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Disney World Resort and back to Ocoee — all while building her businesses and raising her family along the way.

VanderLey, a mother of three, spent time as a business-development consultant and assisted engineers and land developers. She became more involved and active in her local government while doing so and was appointed to Orange County’s Planning and Zoning Commission prior to her election as an Orange County commissioner.

In the past, these events have varied in structure from roundtable style to panels of anywhere from one woman to three or more, D’Uva said. The goal is to gather women for an evening of honest discussions, shared experiences and networking.

“It was really just trying to find something specific to women and give them an opportunity to be able to have conversations with other women that were honest and open and not so structured,” she said.

D’Uva hopes women who attend will enjoy a night of women celebrating one another, as well as be encouraged by and learn from experiences shared throughout the evening.

“It’s just an honest opportunity for women to get together and really understand what each of us is going through, how we’ve all gotten to where we have in our career paths and to be able to help other women achieve greater depths,” she said.

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Hues Nicholas Anneroo, Tanushri Kathwaru and Shreeah Singh drove down from Ocala to participate in the festival.

of happiness

Holi, known as the festival of colors, celebrates the arrival of spring.

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undreds of West Orange residents gathered Saturday, March 23, at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake for the Orlando Holi Festival.

Festival attendees threw colored powders on one another, danced to traditional Hindu music and enjoyed live dance performances to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that originated in India. The local festival was hosted by the Indian Horizon of Florida, a nonprofit organization that promotes arts and culture. — GABBY BAQUERO

Dr. Phillips residents Diamond Rhinestone and Ashley Jimenez were covered in colored powder.

Jasmine Ramkissoon, Anasuya Sagar, and Kiran and Zaiden Rodriguez loved celebrating Holi.

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Horizon West Theater Company to host first meeting Those interested in learning more are invited to attend its first general meeting March 31.

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The Horizon West Theater Company is gearing up to kick off its first season, and it’s inviting the community to its first general meeting on March 31.

The meeting will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at ScribbleSpace, 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Suite 1080, Windermere.

Melissa Kratish Depot, vice president of the Horizon West Theater Company, said in the six months since the company formed, it put together a board of directors and began planning the inaugural season.

“The meeting on (March) 31 is to open up memberships (to the community),” Depot said. “People who want to get involved should come to the meeting — whether it’s from a performing side or whether it’s to help out behind the scenes or front of house. There’s different elements the community can get involved (in). (For) anyone who has an interest in the arts, this is a great time to get involved from the ground up and help form what the theater can be in the future.”

In addition to opening up memberships, the meeting will cover the different programs that will be offered at the Horizon West Theater Company.

Depot added the Horizon West Theater Company Board of Directors already has chosen its first production as part of the planning for the first season. It even has a venue selected for showtime.

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going to be ‘The Music Man,’ and it’s going to take place in October,” Depot said. “Auditions will probably begin in August. We’ll be rehearsing all throughout the Horizon West area. We have a number of businesses that have helped us out with volunteering some rehearsal space for us. As far as our performances, we’ll be down at Windermere Prep. We’re renting the Cypress Center, which is their brand-new, state-of-theart theater facility.”

The minimum cast size for “The Music Man” is 24; however, the production can have more. The show features characters of all ages, which gives actors of all ages a chance to participate. “‘The Music Man’ is something that everybody knows,” she said.

“There’s songs that resonate with everyone. There’s parts for all ages as well. There’s parts for kids and there’s parts for adults, so it’s something the whole community can come together for.”

Depot said the theater company will offer many ways to get involved both onstage and offstage. Volunteers will be welcome to handle tasks such as promotion, ushering, selling tickets and concessions and more.

“We have a need for getting the word out there, so that could be — when we get closer to showtime — hanging posters up in local community areas or sharing posts on Facebook (and) things of that nature,” Depot said. “It certainly is (going to count as) community service hours for those in school.”

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Local painter leads Florida Watercolor Society Kim Minichiello is this year’s President of the Florida Watercolor Society, which will be holding its annual convention in Orlando for the first time since 2012.

ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

Kim Minichiello began painting with watercolors in the early 2000s simply as a means to document her travels. Inspired by travel sketchbooks from other artists, she always carried a compact kit of watercolors and her own sketchbook wherever she would travel for her job as a designer for Disney Imagineering.

“I’ve done a lot of traveling working for Walt Disney Imagineering, and I was always enamored by these (travel sketch) books,” Minichiello said. “With all the traveling that I do, I just told myself, ‘I want to do that,’ (but) I wasn’t that comfortable with

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Kim Minichiello often creates larger paintings using watercolors, which is not common for that medium.

needs to be done to pull off what our main event each year, (which) is a convention ... (and) an annual exhibition for our members (that features) 100 paintings, and we also do a big trade show as part of the convention.”

When Minichiello is not working on one of her own paintings, she shares her passion for painting with others. Minichiello teaches private painting lessons and group painting classes from her home.

She sets up tables, watercolor sets and paper in her garage to form a classroom for her students. Occasionally, she is contracted with Disney to teach painting workshops.

Minichiello said the work she has done with the Florida Watercolor Society has been a yearslong commitment. She said working her way up to president and then beyond that position can take up to eight years. To be president, members have to work their way up from third vice president.

Along the way, the presidents-inthe-making learn what it takes to run the Florida Watercolor Society’s annual convention, trade show and art exhibition.

For the first time since 2012, the Florida Watercolor Society’s Convention, Trade Show and Art Exhibition will take place in the Orlando area — Sept. 19 to 22 at

the Double Tree Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld; 10100 International Drive. The 48th annual Florida Watercolor Society Exhibition will take place Sept. 10 to Nov. 8 at Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando.

When the Florida Watercolor Society takes on a new third vice president, where that person lives is taken into account. The annual convention, trade show and exhibition is held in different cities throughout the state each year, and it’s typically held close to where the president of the Florida Watercolor Society for that year lives.

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watercolor. I hadn’t painted with it that much, but by wanting to do that (travel sketchbook), it was my goal to keep a travel sketchbook and do them in watercolor.

I got very, very familiar with the medium, and I loved it so much, it just became my preferred medium. I don’t use oil (paints) as much anymore because I love watercolor and the flow and the pigment on the paper ... and it’s easier to travel with.”

Today, Minichiello is at the head of the Florida Watercolor Society as its president for 2019. She is originally from Logansport, Indiana, but currently lives near Windermere. Her paintings have been featured at the SoBo Art Gallery in downtown Winter Garden, and she currently has one on display at SoBo as part of Florida Watercolor Society’s Traveling Exhibition. She’s previously served as a member of the Winter Garden Art Association’s Board of Directors, but serving as president of the Florida Watercolor Society — a position that has been four years in the making for her — takes up much of her free time these days.

“It’s a huge responsibility, and I felt very honored and flattered that my peers had faith in me to do the job,” Minichiello said. “Before I was president, I was on the board for four years doing different jobs at certain VP (vice president) levels to work my way up to the presidency job. Then I know what

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PEACH LAKE MANOR

The home at 1004 Doreen Ave., Ocoee, sold March 21, for $163,000. Built in 1960, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,161 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $140.40.

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real-estate transactions

United Colonies Drive,

The home at 2448 Auld Scot Blvd., Ocoee, sold March 22, for $240,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,675 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $143.28.

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This West Lake Hancock Estates home, at 14333 United Colonies Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 20, for $620,000. The community features a private boat ramp.

LAKES OF WINDERMERE

selling homes in each

The home at 13119 Penshurst Lane, Windermere, sold March 22, for $459,900. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,594 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $127.96.

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The home at 16543 Wingspread Loop, Winter Garden, sold March 20, for $378,995. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,779 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $136.38.

HICKORY HAMMOCK

The home at 15137 Sunrise Grove Court, Winter Garden, sold March 22, for $275,000.

Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,012 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $136.68.

The home at 14078 Aldford Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 21, for $501,464. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,542 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $141.58.

OVERLOOK 2 AT HAMLIN

The home at 15519 Duffy Alley, Winter Garden, sold March 19, for $371,585. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,455 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $151.36.

SUMMERLAKE

The home at 7927 Winter Wren St., Winter Garden, sold March 19, for $360,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,758 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $130.53.

The home at 14629 Bahama Swallow Blvd., Winter Garden, sold March 20, for $342,500.

Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,425 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.24.

WEST LAKE HANCOCK ESTATES

The home at 14333 United Colonies Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 20, for $620,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths and 4,601 square feet. The price per square foot is $134.75.

OCOEE

EAGLES LANDING

The home at 299 Eagles Path Crossing, Ocoee, sold March 20, for $338,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,492 square feet. The price per square foot is $135.63.

FENWICK COVE

The home at 146 Longhirst Loop, Ocoee, sold March 17, for $283,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,698 square feet. The price per square foot is $166.67.

SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 80 High Sale Price: $3.9 million Low Sale Price: $115,000

The home at 1262 Russell Drive, Ocoee, sold March 19, for $147.06. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,428 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.06.

VINEYARDS

The home at 517 Zinfandel Court, Ocoee, sold March 21, for $395,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,375 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.04.

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The home at 1747 Passion Vine Lane, Ocoee, sold March 19, for $259,165. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,504 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $172.32.

WILLOWS ON THE LAKE

The home at 3037 Timber Hawk Circle, Ocoee, sold March 18, for $296,345. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,447 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $121.11.

The home at 3029 Timber Hawk Circle, Ocoee, sold March 20, for $252,520. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,504 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $167.90.

The home at 628 Fortanini Circle, Ocoee, sold March 22, for $205,000. Built in 2016, it has two bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,518 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.05.

The home at 1731 Carolina Wren Drive, Ocoee, sold March 22, for $359,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,109 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $115.47.

WINTER GARDEN BELLE MEADE

The home at 15538 Firelight Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 22, for $455,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,664 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $124.18.

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This Foxcrest home, at 1063 Home Grove Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $500,000. This home features views of the community’s preserve.

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The home at 402 Courtlea Creek Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 20, for $442,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,547 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $173.54.

DANIELS CROSSING

The home at 200 Daniels Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $224,995. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,311 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $171.62.

DANIELS LANDING

The townhouse at 13350 Daniels Landing Circle, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $198,000.

Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,293 square feet. The price per square foot is $153.13.

The home at 14512 Tullamore Loop, Winter Garden, sold March 19, for $294,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,687 square feet. The price per square foot is $109.42.

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The home at 1063 Home Grove Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $500,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,534 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.48.

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The home at 316 Weir Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 22, for $305,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,932 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.87.

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OAKGLEN ESTATES

The home at 536 Hearthglen Blvd., Winter Garden, sold March 19, for $325,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,145 square feet. The price per square foot is $151.52.

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The home at 1113 Dunbrooke St., Winter Garden, sold March 19, for $335,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,698 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.59.

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The home at 883 Easley Ave., Winter Garden, sold March 20, for $446,500. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,421 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $184.43.

The home at 1094 Huntspoint St., Winter Garden, sold March 19, for $437,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,255 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $193.79.

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The home at 2346 Baronsmede Court, Winter Garden, sold March 20, for $385,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,323 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $115.86.

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The home at 15169 Spinnaker Cove Lane, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $362,500. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,964 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.30.

The home at 2408 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold March 18, for $347,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,001 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $173.41.

The home at 1352 Portmoor Way, Winter Garden, sold March 21, for $322,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,452 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.32.

The home at 15009 Masthead Landing Circle, No. 5, Winter Garden, sold March 22, for $280,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,886 square feet of living area.

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The home at 1314 Scarlet Oak Loop, Winter Garden, sold March 22, for $237,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,689 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $140.32.

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The home at 607 Westhampton Court, Winter Garden, sold March 21, for $466,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,915 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $159.86.

The home at 12669 Westfield Lakes Circle, Winter Garden, sold March 22, for $455,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,790 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $163.08.

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GEORGE WALTER DEWAYNE GRIMES DIED TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019.

George Walter Dewayne Grimes, 58, of Ocoee, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born May 25, 1960, the son of George Grimes and the late Tera Grimes.

In addition to his father, Dewayne is survived by his children, Chris Grimes, David Grimes and Vanessa Moore; grandchildren, Elijah Moore and Kennedy Grimes; and siblings, Janice Cook, Linda Roach, Glenn Grimes and Sandra Carberry.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Glad Tidings Church in Ocoee. Pastor Gary Howell officiated the service. The family received friends starting at 10 a.m.

Interment followed at Winter Garden Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Dewayne’s name for his family’s Thanksgiving Ministry.

The church address is 2009 Fullers Cross Road, Ocoee, FL 34761.

LISA SANDERS CARDINAL DIED MARCH 17, 2019.

DEREK A. STEPLIGHT DIED MARCH 20, 2019.

Lisa Sanders Cardinal, born Jan. 11, 1962, in Winter Garden, FL, passed away on March 17, 2019, following a decade-long fight against intestinal cancer.

She passed surrounded by her closest family.

Lisa was the most amazing mother, wife, sister and friend.

She had a lasting impact on every life she touched and there are no words to describe this tremendous loss.

In lieu of flowers the family

Derek A. Steplight, 48, departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Derek, a former resident of Winter Garden, was born on May 30, 1970, and worked in the music industry. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Chardonnay Ford; father, Harold Steplight; siblings, Kinya Steplight-Murphy, Christopher Steplight; and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,

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KENNETH L. FRITZ DIED SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019.

Kenneth L. Fritz, 88, died peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora B. Fritz, and their daughter, Sandy.

Kenneth is survived by his son, Terrell N. Fritz; his daughter, Susanne Fritz Edson; his grandchildren, Carmen Edson Bishop, Kyle David Edson and Maxwell Dylan Edson; and great-grandchildren, Kendrick Shane Maddox, Mac Rae Bishop and Alexander Christopher Edson. He is also survived by his two brothers, Richard F. Fritz and Robert A. Fritz.

Kenneth was born in Sebring, Florida, on Sept. 6, 1930, to Frederick Fritz Jr. and Ocie Irene Freeland Fritz and was the second oldest of three sons.

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MARY ELLEN HEINEMAN DIED MARCH 21, 2019.

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At Kenneth’s request, no memorial services will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to the Edgewood Children’s Ranch, 1451 Edgewood Ranch Road, Orlando, FL 32835.

Mary Ellen Heineman, 87, of Leesburg, passed away on March 21, 2019. She was born in Tyre, New York on March 5, 1932.

Mary Ellen was married to Charles George Heineman on July 11, 1951. She had a passion for sewing, gardening and ceramics and was a loving wife and mother.

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Following CFCA’s Class 2A state basketball title, the accolades continue to come in for senior Jordan Preaster and head coach Jonathan McClintock. Last week Preaster was named the Florida Dairy Farmers 2A Player of the Year following a season during which he averaged more than 20 points per game, while McClintock was named Coach of the Year after leading CFCA to its first basketball state title.

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So far through West Orange boys lacrosse’s 6-3 season, senior Matthew Nastasi has lit up the scoreboard for the Warriors. Through his nine games played, the attackman has racked up a team-high 26 goals and 30 assists — an average of three goals per game and 3.3 assists per game.

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Despite a tough go of it so far for the Legacy Charter Eagles, junior Jacob Worley is leading the way for a team looking for success. Through the first nine games of this young season, Worley is batting a strong .355 (11-for-31 in 35 plate appearances) and leads the team with six RBI.

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At Foundation Academy, softball head coach Lisa Eaves has a lot of young talent, and that includes Sophia Smith.

Through nine games, the sixth-grader has dominated at the plate — going 17-for-34 (40 plate appearances) with five RBI and three homers.

In the circle, Smith has a glowing 0.96 ERA through six games started, with one complete game and 77 strikeouts to just six walks.

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Zoie Pistel is going big at the plate for the Legacy Charter softball team so far this season. Through nine games played, the talented sophomore has racked an incredible .731 average on 19-for-26 hitting in 29 plate appearances, and has picked up 20 RBI and 12 extra-base hits (which includes three homes).

Backing her up has been sophomore Lauren Rushing, whose batting a cool .600 (12-for-20, 24 plate appearances).

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GRIND UCF football standout Trysten Hill is preparing for the NFL Draft at Total Athlete Training in Winter Garden.

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His hands are quick and strong, and his explosiveness allows him to move with power and precision as he works through drills under

the watchful eye of trainer Dan Bessetti.

It’s here, at Bessetti’s Total Athlete Training facility in Winter Garden, where the UCF standout is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his life: The upcoming NFL Draft.

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Between work, family life and other obligations, it’s difficult to carve out time for fitness, but a

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Three months ago, Eddie and Rene Taubensee (of Winter Garden), and friends Jay and Yvonne Zavada (of Horizon West) saw their franchise of GYMGUYZ finally come to fruition as the brightly colored van donning the

company name began rolling on West Orange streets.

“We started in January, and we are off and running,” said Eddie Taubensee, who also serves as the head trainer. “We are busy. … We have exceeded expectations to start, and we have the area west of Orlando — from Celebration, down to Dr. Phillips, Winter GarSEE GYMGUYZ PAGE 18

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Luke Garrison is a hard hitter for the Winter Garden Little League Major Division Tigers. As the first player this year to hit an over-thefence home run, he is off to a strong start this season. So far this year, his batting average is at about .580, and as a pitcher, he has struck out 18 while giving up only one hit and walking three. The Foundation Academy sixth-grader is also straight-A student

How long have you been playing baseball, and how did you get into it?

I started playing at 4 years old.

I was just trying out different sports.

What other sports did you try out at the time?

I tried out soccer and football.

(I) just (play) baseball right now.

You’re the first player this year in Winter Garden Little League to hit a home run over the fence. What was that game like? What was going through your mind after you hit that home run?

Our game was tied. (The home run) tied our game up, so I was happy for that and that I hit the first home run.

How many home runs have you hit this year? How many overall?

This year, two; nine (overall).

Tell me about the first home run you hit.

That was during the state championship division for All-Stars, and it put our team ahead. (That was) during the summer (last year).

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Nic Zampaglione led the Panthers with nine goals. Joe Dobbs also added four goals and four assists, while Nico Rodriguez picked up a goal and nine assists.

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What do you like more: pitching, fielding or batting? Why? Batting (because) I’m good at it.

Do you play baseball for Foundation Academy?

Not yet. I could’ve played this year, but I didn’t want to yet.

What’s the best piece of baseball advice you’ve been given?

Never give up.

What’s something about your game that you hope to improve on this year?

Fielding — blocking the ball more as catcher and throwing more strikes.

Do you have a favorite player?

I guess Aaron Judge, because he’s really good at hitting.

What’s your favorite team?

Probably the (Tampa Bay) Rays, because they are our home team.

If you could play at any baseball stadium in the country, where would you play?

That’s kind of hard — I don’t know many of the stadiums. … Probably the Williamsport (stadium) for Little League All-Stars.

What’s your favorite subject in school? Why? Math. I just like (that) it’s not boring. You learn something new everyday with it.

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den and Windermere — covered.”

GYMGUYZ is a modern concept of working out in the current age of convenience — where everyone prefers not to leave the comfy confines of their homes.

This idea wasn’t lost on CEO/ founder Josh York, who started GYMGUYZ in 2008 thanks in part to a love of fitness and a desire to help people meet their fitness goals.

“We can literally service you anywhere — home, office, pool, park,” York said. “You want to work out in the closet? We can work you out in the closet.”

The business model, along with York’s excitement for his brand, were a couple of the driving factors for the Taubensees and Zavadas — who started the process of franchising last year.

After discussions and deliberation, the four decided to sign on as owners, with each taking on a different role. Eddie serves as the trainer, Yvonne as administrator, Jay as the marketer and Rene as the event/social media manager.

But if there’s one thing at the

core of taking on this endeavor, it’s the fitness and community aspects offered by GYMGUYZ. In Eddie’s case, fitness is second nature. He spent 11 years playing in the MLB for the Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds. Throughout those years, he spent many hours training and working out.

“Ever since I got drafted at 17 years old, and now I’m 50, I’ve been exercising that whole time, and obviously fitness was a part of my job — the better fit I was, the better ability I had to do my job,” Eddie said. “I’m also on the other side of fitness — I’ve had about 13 surgeries on my body, so I understand the importance of fitness when you get older.”

Just as the fitness aspect played a vital role in getting Eddie into the franchise, Jay also has that same passion — though his comes from a serious health issue. At age 50, Jay’s doctor diagnosed him with prostate cancer.

“It was a total surprise to me — there was no reason why I would be at any risk for it, but I got it,” Jay said. “And so I had to decide to make some lifestyle changes

— to eat better and to really take fitness more seriously.

“I started to go on this health journey, and so when I had the opportunity to go into a new business with Yvonne, I said, ‘OK great, I can spend more time with my wife,’” he said. “I get to spend more time with her, and we never did that before. And then I get to take advantage of the fact that we get a window of opportunity to talk to people about their health and to make their lives better.”

That aspect of community is a big one for both couples, so it makes sense why this endeavor would be an attractive one.

The hope for the friends and three other certified trainers — who will work under Eddie — is that they can help their communities get fitter and healthier. It’s a point of pride for them.

“It’s a privilege to be invited into people’s homes,” Yvonne said. “And just getting to hear their story about why they are frustrated and why they’re reaching out for help is a point of vulnerability, and to be entrusted with that and to help them is a higher calling.”

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basis — and because of his traveling schedule, it just doesn’t fit on there.

“It’s kind of like an in-season amount of strengthening and lifting, with a preseason amount of conditioning,” he said. “So that when the football coaches for the Rams, Colts or any of them really start to put him through the paces and put him through the defensive line drills — he has to be able to execute and not get tired.”

Like any sport, the mental aspect of football is just as important as being able to shed a block or complete a tackle. So although he is limited on what he can work with Hill on physically, Bessetti can go full bore on helping hime get stronger between the ears. A big part of that growth comes from getting Hill to mentally block out things such as fatigue.

“When you do get pressed and you do get tired, how do you react to it?” Bessetti said. “Don’t look like you’re tired; You might be tired, but don’t take a knee, don’t sit down — stand up, keep working and catch your breath.”

Hill will have several more sessions with Bessetti before the draft — which starts Thursday, April 25 — to go along with those numerous private workouts and interviews with teams.

There’s no telling where Hill will end up, but Hill said he doesn’t have a preference.

“I (want to go) anywhere that I can go,” he said. “I just want to get my foot in the door and make the team — that’s what I’m most excited about. I just want to make a team and then after that win football games.”

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Over the past two weeks, Hill has made TAT his training grounds, working out in private sessions with Bessetti as he tries to stay in peak condition during this critical time of his football career.

For the junior defensive lineman, the path to the draft followed UCF’s final game of the season, during which the Knights fell to LSU in the Fiesta Bowl.

Despite only starting once in 11 games during the 2018 campaign, Hill still had his most productive season — racking up 36 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and three sacks at the defensive tackle position. In his first two years, Hill started in all 26 games for the Knights under former head coach Scott Frost.

“I had accomplished everything I wanted to accomplish at UCF,” Hill said. “I had bought in a lot into the program, and we made a lot of stuff happen. I was proud at what I did and what the whole team did, and I realized it was just time for me to move on. I believe I have the ability to play at the next level.”

What followed for Hill was a stint training in Arizona in preparation for the NFL Combine, in which he participated last month in Indianapolis. Hill endured the same rigors all NFL hopefuls face — going through a slew of interviews, and tests of physical and mental strength.

His stat lines were strong, and part of the official overview stated that he was a “gap bandit who disrupted running games and spent time harassing quarterbacks with consistent effort and hustle.”

The experience was probably one of the best parts so far of the pre-draft process, Hill said.

“It’s absolutely controlled chaos, and it’s absolutely amazing,” Hill said. “Being around those athletes — some of the top players that are coming out this year — and being able to compete against those guys is just awesome. It was everything that they said that it was — and a little bit more — but I definitely didn’t take it for granted.”

After the combine, Hill came back to Orlando, and that was when Bessetti and TAT came into his current journey.

Bessetti was put into contact with Hill thanks to a UCF student who has been interning at TAT. Since then, it’s been about training and helping Hill get ready for the onslaught of workouts he will have to undertake.

Currently, Hill has about a dozen private workouts with a number of NFL organizations, and he needs to stay in the best shape that he can to show off his abilities.

“It’s a little bit different than if he was just preparing for football season, because we can’t — right now — do a lot of lifting and things like that, because it would essentially be too taxing and would be wearing him out,” Bessetti said.

“And when you lift, you need to have a continuity of it — you need to be doing it two, three to four times per week on a regular

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THROWBACK THURSDAY MARCH 27, 1969 If you were looking for some land on which to build your home in 1969, Roper Bros.

Inc. had plenty of lots to sell in the city of Winter Garden.

An advertisement in the March 27 issue of The Winter Garden Times offered property near downtown for $2,750 to $4,000 and lots down by Lake Apopka for $3,500 to $5,000.

Who wouldn’t love those prices today?

80 years ago

Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Sutton entertained a group of their friends in Windermere with Chinese checkers, lotto, anagrams and other games.

The Windermere School won the cup at the annual Play Day, in which the schools of Windermere, Vineland and Gotha participated.

65 years ago

45 years ago

Ocoee Mayor Scott Vandergrift received the coveted President’s Trophy signifying first place for Ocoee’s community exhibit at the Central Florida Fair. Making the presenta-

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FROM THE ARCHIVES During its heyday, Winter Garden shipped more citrus than any other place on the planet, according to railroad freight logs. Groves stretched to the horizon in every direction, and

most people in the region were employed in some aspect of citrus agriculture. The photograph from 1958 shows Don Crooks driving a truck loaded with oranges to the Winter

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.

tion, as representatives of the Ocoee Lions Club, were past district governors John T. “Tiger” Minor and Harold Bob Peck.

40 years ago

hire Ray Creech as the new city manager. Creech has been employed by the city for the past 28 years.

20 years ago

Winter Garden city commissioners voted unanimously to

Julianne Morris, who grew up in Windermere and portrays Greta the Swamp Girl on the

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paper 28 1982 Hoffman comedy 1 Big name in boots 29 Discombobulated 4 Muslim pilgrimage 30 Some logical operators 8 Some pancake places 31 Be in limbo 13 ___ Heights (Six-Day War 32 Ping-Pong surface battleground) 34 Entirely 18 Actor Julia 35 Dominating, in gamer 20 “O patria mia” opera lingo 21 Former Israeli P.M. Ehud 37 *National contest whose 22 Future seed 2018 winning word was 23 *Country club? (note “koinonia” each starred answer’s last 40 Homer, to Lisa word) 41 Lloyd Bridges’ son 26 French city near 43 Designed dance, for Belgium short 27 Major Spanish news44 Protein-rich beans

Garden Citrus Growers Association, once located on Third Street; Crooks worked for the company for 55 years. Florida Paints now occupies the repurposed main building.

45 See 67-Across 47 Single-masted sailboat 49 “... ish” 51 *Ithaca-based Ivy League team 54 Hearty pastry 58 D&D, e.g.

59 Bar bill 60 “Jane ___” 62 “We got the OK!” 63 “Silent” prez 64 January gemstone 67 With 45-Across, “The Iceman Cometh” playwright 69 Hostel environment?

70 Louvre affairs

NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” stopped by Planet Hollywood to donate a signed show script and chat with fans.

The West Orange Civitan Club, with its “Wizard of Oz” theme, was given the Best Site Award at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event.

38 Sailor of old comics 39 Angora or mountain animals 40 Med school grad, often 42 Chase competitor 43 Machine part 46 End to end?

48 Volleyball defense specialist 50 Stallion controller 52 8 1/2 x 11, for short 53 Solicit, as business 55 *Nuisance 56 Deep disgrace 57 One billion years 61 Small skillet 63 Half-___ (Starbucks order) 64 *Ancient drama group 65 NAACP or NCAA 66 Dictator descriptor 68 Mopey genre 71 Sheer DOWN 73 Like horror movies 1 Basic impulse 75 H, to Herodotus 2 Highlander 3 *1605 conspiracy with an 77 Maryland Big Ten team, informally explosive name 4 Golf’s Bill or Jay (anagram 79 Accident scene VIP 80 Depilatory brand of “aahs”) 81 Let enter 5 Feel crummy 6 Matchmaking site available 82 Id ___ 84 Silverware item in Hebrew 87 Dictionary directive 7 Argonauts’ leader 88 Savor the praise 8 “A likely story!”

90 Extend 9 Terrible actors 92 Military landing spot 10 Round-tripper?

(Abbr.)

11 Light-colored brews 94 Muscle malady 72 Caitlyn Jenner’s ex 12 Plane’s domain 74 Lion-logo studio 13 *California nickname, with 95 Female fow l97 Archipelago near Fiji 75 Bowie collaborator Brian “The” 100 Big bother 76 Most substantial, as a 14 “Ars Amatoria” poet 101 Skater Sonja profit 15 Rock music?

102 Second or sixth presi78 *Fairy tale opener 16 Gene mutations dent 83 Palindromic principle 17 Pine part 105 Be a couch potato 85 Argentine expanse 19 Get down pat 107 Newtborns?

86 Singer Morissette 24 Laughably silly 108 Throw ___ (blow up) 87 Look for 25 Lawn roll 89 Offensive Tweet option 29 Boxer born Cassius Clay 109 Malik formerly of One Direction 91 Hit exactly 31 FedExCup org.

110 Enthusiastic about 93 Palindromic explosive in 33 Flower 111 Dune buggies, briefly 83-Across 35 Wide view 113 Transcript stat.

94 *Rescue squad 36 “Ain’t Misbehavin’” 114 Keg feature 96 Covered with foam actress Carter 98 Palindromic holiday in 37 Seaside 83-Across 99 “___ Fine” (Chiffons classic) 100 Maniacal Melville character 103 Great grief 104 Criticize repeatedly 106 Made, as one’s case 109 Back-of-the-dictionary flower 112 Union station?

113 *Digress 115 Trooper automaker 116 Carlo who married Sophia Loren 117 Waffling commitment 118 When Hamlet dies in “Hamlet” 119 Slangy denials 120 Teen’s anxiety 121 “SportsCenter” channel 122 Daily ___ (political blog)

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Brand-new 1954 Chevrolet, two-door sedan, $1,853. On display at Holler Motors, Plant Street, Winter Garden.

Florida Power ad: “No more watching for a drying day. All you do is put the clothes in the dryer, set the dial and snap a switch!”

Lt. George McKim “Kim” Barley, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barley, of Winter Garden, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against the armed enemy from July 1953 to February 1954.

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