04.05.19 Winter Park/Maitland Observer

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DOH: Beware of rabid animals The Florida Department of Health issued a rabies alert after a rabid raccoon was discovered in a neighborhood off of West Fairbanks Avenue. SEE PAGE 4.

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Poultry in motion

Morse Museum’s ‘Iridescence’ features one-of-a-kind art. 16.

City pursues tourism grant for Canopy The city is hoping the Winter Park Canopy’s potential for tourism will lead to a $6 million grant for the project.

TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A $6 million grant through Orange County could be the key to Winter Park building its new library and event center to its fullest potential.

The city is seeking a third and SEE WINTER PAGE 4

ROAD CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR PARK AVENUE The city of Winter Park will host the 18th annual Dinner on the Avenue at 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 6. Tickets have sold out and a record-breaking crowd of 1,360 diners are expected to attend this unique social event.

Park Avenue will be closed to all through traffic from Morse Boulevard to New England Avenue, beginning at 2 p.m Saturday, April 6. Park Avenue will reopen at 11:30 SEE YOUR TOWN PAGE 7

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by Winter Park P&Z The Winter Park Planning and Zoning Board supported the construction of a new two-story building at Glen Haven Memorial Park.

TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A new building planned for a private cemetery in Winter Park has taken another step forward.

The Winter Park Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a new two-story, 9,000-square-foot building for business offices and facilities for visitation and funeral services at

Glen Haven Memorial Park at its Tuesday, April 2, meeting.

An existing one-story office building would be removed to make way for the new facility, and several parking spaces would be re-stripped to make way for a new 57-space parking lot south of the building.

The private cemetery, located SEE P&Z PAGE 6

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Alyssa, 12; Macie, 10; and Deedra Mathews had a ton of fun at The Great Duck Derby. See more photos on page 3.

Festival of Fine Arts and Flowers 2019.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5 CULTURAL SAMPLER BICYCLE TOUR 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. Explore a sampling of our city’s hidden cultural gems while absorbing the charm of Winter Park from a bicycle. The group will bike short distances to discover some of the city’s museums and sights. With multiple stops and easy cycling, this two-andone-half- to three-hour tour between historic downtown Winter Park and Rollins College is suitable for adults who want to explore Winter Park’s artistic culture. The tour begins in the library parking lot. A limited number of WPPL check-out bikes are available for participants. For more information, call (407) 623-3300.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 LAKES MIZELL, SYLVAN AND OSCEOLA WATERSHED CLEANUP 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Dinky Dock Park on Ollie Avenue, Winter Park. Come and join a clean-up effort around these lakes. Activities may include, but are not limited to,

stooping, kneeling, bending and picking up litter in and around the lakes. Breakfast, a volunteer T-shirt, snacks and water will be provided. Litter grabbers, safety vests, gloves and garbage bags are also provided. Kayakers and paddleboarders are welcome.

Take your own reusable water bottle to fill; carpooling is encouraged. Closed-toe shoes, a hat and long pants also are encouraged. To register, visit cityofwinterpark.eventbrite. com. Additional cleanups will be held Sept. 7 and Nov. 9. Call (407) 599-3364.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Central Park main stage at the corner of Park and Garfield avenues, Winter Park. Presented by Winter Park CRA and produced

by Enzian Theater, this film series features classic films for the whole family. Come see a free viewing of “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Take a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends. Free popcorn for everyone. For more information, call (407) 629-0054.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 ENVIRONMENTAL TRIVIA GAME 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, Winter Park Garden Club, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park.

Come out to the Winter Park Garden Club general meeting and hear from speaker Mary Dipboye, WPGC Solar and environmental expert. Dipboye will inform members of current environmental related legislation and events. She has created a fun and educational game, “Environmental Trivia.”

Come join the club for a program of learning and laughter.

For more information, call (407) 927-3768.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 EARTH DAY IN THE PARK 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Shady Park in Hannibal Square at the corner of Pennsylvania and New England avenues, Winter Park. Ceremonial events from the main stage will include Winter Park Green School Grant award presentations. There’s fun for all ages, including live music all day long, live cooking demonstrations, gardening workshops, storybook time, games, crafts, adult and child yoga, composting and recycling education, food and beverage vendors, a tree giveaway, and more. Shoes4Kids also will be collecting used shoes. For more information or questions, contact vbaltacook@cityofwinterpark.org or call (407) 599-3364.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 YOGA AT BARLEY AND VINE BIERGARTEN 11 a.m. Saturdays at Barley and Vine Biergarten, 2406 E. Washington St., Orlando. Looking for a mix of beer and yoga? Join an hourlong yoga practice with a carton of water and craft beer for only $10. For more information, call (407) 930-0960.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 MAITLAND FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Lake Lily Park, 701 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland. Browse through a section of fresh produce and other items at this weekly farmers market in Maitland. For more information, visit Maitland Farmers Market on Facebook.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5 YOGA 4:30 p.m. Fridays at Maitland Public Library, 501 Maitland Ave. S., Maitland. Let Jenny Blackburn help you destress from the week and refresh for the weekend. Take your own mat, towel and water bottle. For more information, call (407) 647-7700.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5 STORYBOOK FUN 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. Designed especially for preschoolers ages 3 to 5, Storybook Fun lasts 25 minutes. The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

MONDAY, APRIL 8 FENCING CLASSES 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the College Park Community Center, 2393 Elizabeth Ave., Orlando. Join this developmental and instructional class that teaches the fundamentals of fencing. A fencing class for youth is also available from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $10 per class. For more information, call (407) 246-4447.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 7 COLLEGE PARK FARMERS MARKET 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. Browse local produce and goods at this dogfriendly farmers market in College Park every week. For more information, visit facebook. com/TheCollegeParkFarmersMarket.

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Riley Solomon, 2, was all smiles — and duck lips — at the event.

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Patrick, Meredith and Michael O’Connor, 3, were excited for the race to start.

Tom-fowl-ery Avery Le’brun; Damien Reid, 6; and Menicha Aurelien won second place in the first big race.

Serenity Sauceda, 9, was thrilled with how her duck turned out.

Maryjane Wengland, 5, couldn’t resist hopping on an inflatable duck.

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amilies made special memories together and took part in a Winter Park tradition as they raced rubber ducks in The Great Duck Derby Saturday, March 30, at Mead Botanical Garden. Children had the chance to decorate their adopted rubber ducks with paint before sending them off to the big race across Alice’s Pond. The event also included face painting, games, bounce houses and other activities.

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Families cheered as their rubber ducks floated down the track.

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Chrissy and Scarlett Sims, 3, had a blast at the duck-themed event.

Local sponsors decorated their own ducks for the event.

Maitland PD to begin pedestrian visibility enforcement The department will have officers monitoring high-traffic areas in the city.

HARRY SAYER BLACK TIE REPORTER

Florida is the No. 1 state in the country for both bicycle fatalities and pedestrian deaths. In particular, Orange County is in the top 25 counties for pedestrian crashes leading to serious or fatal injuries in the state.

The Maitland Police Department is looking for ways to change that for their own city. In 2018, Maitland had 1,086 reported traffic crashes with four traffic fatalities.

Maitland PD has entered a Florida Department of Transportation program for its officers to take training to increase high

visibility enforcement of pedestrians.

“It’s basically for the education or improvement of pedestrian bicycle safety,” Maitland Public Information Officer Louis Grindle said. “The goal is to help increase awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists of traffic laws and increase the safety of those pedestrians. … Our goal is to make it educational. And not just for the pedestrians but (also) for the drivers to know the traffic laws and how pedestrians and bicyclists affect them on the roadway.”

The High Visibility Enforcement program, funded in part by the University of North Florida,

has eight Maitland officers taking classes to learn more about traffic laws and deliver more efficient enforcement. The city decided to enter the FDOT program last year.

Shortly after, Orlando Health cardiologist Dr. Robert Dalton was struck by a car and killed while riding his bicycle along Orlando Avenue near Versailles Drive in December 2018.

“It was just one more reason for us to try and get out and contact where officers may see a lot of violations,” Grindle said.

The four-hour class officers have been taking includes road problems that lead to traffic, common traffic violations that contribute to death or injuries

and also highlights state laws that govern pedestrian movement, Grindle said. Traffic issues in Maitland are often exacerbated by changing traffic routes and patterns due to Interstate 4 construction that puts heavier traffic on the road.

He said many of the officers were volunteers who had experience doing traffic enforcement or wanted to participate in doing so.

“Twenty-five percent of all traffic deaths on Florida roadways are bicyclists,” Grindle said.

“I think what they’re finding out is there’s a lack of general understanding of the laws for pedestrians and bicyclists. The class is covering quite a bit of that.”

He said other cities across Florida are already part of the program.

Some of the high-risk areas that see violations are on Maitland Avenue, 17-92 and Orlando Avenue and often have walkers and pedestrians traveling and not using crosswalks. The greater number of bicyclists and pedestrians often leads to a greater number of violations.

“We’re looking at areas where we might experience or have experienced violations with pedestrians not utilizing the crosswalks or adhering to traffic lights or signals,” he said. “Most of the time around Lake Avenue, there’s a lot of Maitland pedestrians and bicyclists.”

The department will pick random dates to have the classtrained officers work the heavier pedestrian areas.

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final approval on a tourism development tax grant from the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in the coming weeks. It already received two preliminary approvals from the Orange County Tourist Development Tax Application Review Committee and the Orange County Tourist Development Council.

Specifically, the grant would help fund portions of the Winter Park Canopy project that pertain to tourism such as the auditorium in the library and the entire events center, including a proposed rooftop venue, Winter Park Director of Communications Clarissa Howard said.

The project’s location in Martin Luther King Jr. Park combined with the various events being hosted at the Winter Park Canopy will attract visitors from all over, she said.

“This new library and event center will now have those patrons of the library be able to enjoy the park,” Howard said. “Maybe after a game, they come to the library and then maybe walk through the event center or attend an event at the event center — then enjoy the park after their event or a reception or something of that nature in the evening.”

The fact that the project is being designed by world-renowned architect Sir David Adjaye is a draw as well, she said.

“There are people that travel the world to see the work of their favorite architect,” Howard said.

“Sir David is certainly one of those internationally acclaimed architects that also has a following.

While they’re here either coming for an event and experiencing the Canopy or the library, hopefully they’ll also shop and dine and visit our museums and maybe even

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The Winter Park Canopy could receive a boost in funding in the form of an Orange County tourism grant, which could pay for the construction of the event center and the library’s raked auditorium.

relocate to Winter Park.”

Winter Park’s focus on tourism is nothing new, Howard said.

“Winter Park itself — even before Orange County — was a tourist destination, even before Orange County had Disney (World) or Universal (Studios) or SeaWorld or any of those theme parks.” Howard said. “Back even in the 1800s, Winter Park has always been marketed as a destination for northerners to come.”

On March 27, the Orange County Tourist Development Council approved the grant application for the Winter Park Canopy — along with four other projects — by a vote of 6-1, with member John Stine dissenting specifically because of the Winter Park Canopy project.

“Just in reviewing all of the projects put forth, my concern is the Winter Park Canopy project,” Stine said. “I look at that as a great community project for Winter Park — I know they’ve got some issues

within the residential community — but I’m having a hard time putting my hands around this project in terms of return on investment from a tourism standpoint.”

“My other concern is that, if we approve this project, it sets a precedent for other communities within Central Florida to come forward with similar type projects. I think it’s a great program for the residential community, but I cannot endorse it from a tourism standpoint.”

Tourist development council member and Maitland Mayor Dale McDonald spoke up in support of the project, adding that Winter Park knows what it’s doing.

“I feel pretty confident that the city of Winter Park will measure twice before they cut once,” McDonald said.

At the Feb. 11 Winter Park City Commission meeting, City Manager Randy Knight presented the commission with a complete bud-

get that listed various add alternates the city can seek through fundraising and grants, including a porte cochere, a rooftop venue on the events center, an outdoor amphitheater and a raked auditorium in the library.

Knight also went through several additional enhancement opportunities, including improvements to the architecture and finish and getting 60 additional parking spaces on top of the planned 220 spaces.

Howard said the entire project with all the additional features and enhancements comes out to $40.1 million. That price tag would be paid for with $28.7 million in net proceeds from voter-approved bonds, the $6 million grant from the county and $5.4 million in community support.

As of Thursday, March 28, $1.75 million has been raised by the Winter Park Public Library toward that goal of $5.4 million.

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A raccoon with rabies was discovered March 27 near Staunton Avenue and Biscayne Drive.

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n All pets should have current rabies immunizations.

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The Florida Department of Health in Orange County recently confirmed a second case of rabies in a Winter Park neighborhood in as many weeks.

The department’s Environmental Health program confirmed rabies in a raccoon found March 27 in the block between Staunton Avenue and Biscayne Drive. The department previously issued a rabies alert March 14 in response to a rabid cat found in an area near Biscayne Drive and Formosa Avenue.

The second confirmation reset the department’s rabies alert back to 60 days.

It’s a common situation, according to Florida Department of Health for Orange County Public Information Officer Kent Donahue. The department’s State Epidemiology Department confirmed multiple rabies alerts in Polk County and Leon County.

It’s less common in Winter Park — the FDOH did not release a single rabies alert for Winter Park in all of 2018, Donahue said.

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n Secure outside garbage in covered containers to avoid attracting wild animals.

bated by groups of stray and feral animals gathering in certain areas, according to Donahue. Greater numbers of animals leads to a greater chance of a rabid animal transferring the disease.

“In a lot of communities around the country, these cat colonies of stray or feral cats get big and seem to hang around areas with food sources,“ Donahue said. “Which you’d understand — restaurants, things of that nature. Usually (rabies) is transmitted from a wild creature to a feral cat.”

He said the main problem that exacerbates rabies transmission is those colonies gathering around areas that have excess food or leave garbage out in unsecured trash cans.

“It’s the source — you have to have water and you have to have food,” Donahue said. “At some

point, these animals are interacting, and that’s the most common way. … We’re very adamant: Don’t leave food outside. Secure your garbage cans. That goes for residents and that goes for restaurant owners, and their management and restaurant staff.”

Donahue stressed for people to refrain from leaving food outside, for their own pets or for sympathy to strays.

He also encouraged residents to have their pets up-to-date on their vaccinations and to supervise their parents and children and that the FDOH has been in contact with residents in the area to inform them of the problem. Donahue said they have also been in contact with schools in Winter Park.

The city of Maitland recently faced its own rabies issue in January with a number of rabid otters

n Do not leave pet food outside. This also attracts other animals. n Avoid contact with all wildlife, especially feral cats, raccoons, bats and foxes. n If bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal, wash the wound immediately with soap and water, seek medical attention, and promptly report the incident to Orange County Animal Services. n Rabies is preventable when treatment is provided in a timely manner.

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Orange Avenue visioning underway TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Winter Park has some major plans for Orange Avenue — and the city knows it is up to local residents to help shape the future of the major road.

Local residents had a chance to voice their thoughts, concerns and opinions regarding future redevelopment along Orange Avenue at a public input meeting Thursday, March 28, at the Winter Park Community Center.

Attendees grabbed pens and wrote answers to 15 questions on a survey and large sheets of paper posted on easels. Residents were asked what type of businesses and uses they wanted to see; what Winter Park is missing that could be on Orange Avenue; what should be done to protect and assist existing businesses along the road; what are the biggest problems or concerns the Orange Avenue area faces; and what makes a place

memorable; among other questions.

Winter Parkers each had their own ideas of what they wanted and didn’t want to see along the road.

Resident Linda Manzonelli said right now it doesn’t seem safe to cross Orange Avenue and that the city should look at safety improvements if it wants people to visit the businesses. She added the redevelopment should be of a smaller scale.

“I do not want huge hotels and huge apartment buildings there,” Manzonelli said. “We can drive up to Maitland and see what that brought. ... I understand the need to adjust, but I think hotels and huge residential apartments and condos is just going to destroy the whole atmosphere of the place and bring in a lot of traffic.”

Meanwhile resident Nancy Shutts said affordable apartments at one end of Orange Avenue would make sense.

“This gives me what I need to start writing the code, to go forward and start drafting this thing up. We’ve heard what the community thinks is important, so now we can move forward to the next step.”

— Bronce Stephenson, director of planning and community development, Winter Park

“We could use affordable apartments for people that work in the city — teachers and staff,” Shutts said. “Let’s face it — the people that work in Winter Park have to go outside of the city to find a place that they can afford nearby. … It could be a three-story apartment condo.”

As an avid cyclist, resident David Erne wanted to see Orange Avenue include more connectivity for bikes and pedestrians.

“The biggest opportunity is to connect to our already existing network,” Erne said. “We just did a Denning project, and this intersects Denning, so (we can) continue on with bike/ped facilities that are comfortable for all users.

I’d love to see a trail along the rail — I think that’s an opportunity that would provide great connectivity and really bring vitality to the area and visitors.”

But what is Winter Park going to do with all of the information and feedback gathered at the meeting?

Winter Park Director of Planning and Community Development Bronce Stephenson said it will be compiled together to help him and city staff craft an overlay district — an additional set of codes that defines exactly what a city wants in a specific area.

“Regular zoning can do good things and it can do bad things, and one size doesn’t fit all,” he said. “(With an overlay district), you can be restrictive on the types

of uses. You can encourage types of uses. You can tell people what the sidewalks have to look like, what the landscape has to be and what building materials have to be used. You can control height and setback and you can give flexibility on design. You can give options.”

It’s all meant to help the city shape Orange Avenue into the vision brought forth by the residents, Stephenson said.

“Tonight, I needed to ask the community ‘What is your vision for Winter Park?’ so I can write it and bring it back,” he said. “This gives me what I need to start writing the code, to go forward and start drafting this thing up. We’ve heard what the community thinks is important, so now we can move forward to the next step.”

Stephenson said he understands that some residents might get nervous when they hear the term “mixeduse,” often associating that word with large, 10-story projects they see elsewhere. But areas that have become famous — such as Park Avenue and Hannibal Square — comprise mixed-use development already, though on a scale

that makes sense for Winter Park, he said.

Stephenson added what he really wants to accomplish with the overlay district is place-making for residents, giving them a new and unique place that is memorable and worth coming back to again and again.

“We’re creating a new special place like we have with Park Avenue and Hannibal Square — those are great examples of place-making and that’s what we want to do here in Winter Park,” Stephenson said.

A stakeholder input meeting for Orange Avenue also was scheduled Thursday, April 4, at the Winter Park Welcome Center after press time.

Stephenson said he and city staff hope to write a draft for the Orange Avenue overlay district later this year.

The O ra n ge Avenue survey and community feedback will be posted on the city of Winter Park website in the next week or two, Stephenson said.

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Winter Park recently gathered input from residents and stakeholders on the future redevelopment of Orange Avenue.

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Library’s next chapter: Extraordinary educational experience ahead Dear Editor: Libraries are all about education, and as trustees of the Winter Park Library Association, we couldn’t be more excited to share the opportunities that our new and improved space will deliver.

It is our job to make sure our library continues to evolve to meet the needs of our community today and for generations ahead. We do this with the support of caring residents and with counsel from leading civic institutions including The Aspen Institute, which in 2015 selected the Winter Park Public Library as one of only four libraries in the nation to serve as a model 21st-century library.

Our new library is being designed by one of the world’s leading civic architects, Adjaye Associates in partnership with local 72-year old architecture firm HuntonBrady. Together, this team brings expertise and passion to deliver the experiences we’ve hoped and planned for: more and smarter spaces that will support 360-degree learning experiences for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities.

Library leadership has been highly involved in the interior planning of the new library that promises extraordinary experiences for children, adults and community organizations with more age-appropriate spaces, comfortable spaces and exten-

sive print and digital collections and technologies. Specifically, your new library will feature: n A signature education and performance space for author salons, lectures, speakers’ series, music, films and special events; n An open “library commons” area for reading, browsing and socializing; n Three smart technologyenabled group study or conference rooms; n Eight two-person private study rooms; n A business center with equipment and working space for local entrepreneurs; n New study and social spaces devoted to early literacy and middle grade/teen activities; n A 30% larger story room that expands via movable walls into an adjacent multi-purpose room for even larger capacity; n A computer lab with the newest software and hands-on instruction; n An upgraded makerspace with cutting-edge equipment including 3D printers, design software, and a soundproof recording studio;

n An expanded and climatecontrolled archive collection and conservation room, plus a new history classroom and improved Memory Lab space for research; n A new automated collection system to improve materials handling; and n And more things to borrow — technology devices, fishing poles, binoculars, instruments and more.

At the new location in the city of Winter Park’s Canopy project at Morse Boulevard and Harper Street, the future library will support more indoor/outdoor education in the adjoining park, more public educational events in conjunction with the events center next door and easy access by walking, biking or driving.

Our civic commitment to you — our residents of today and future generations — is to ensure you have the resources and services to learn, grow and thrive in a supportive, futureforward environment. Discover, create and connect with us at the Winter Park Public Library today and in our next chapter.

For more information, visit wppl.org or email us at info@ wppl.org.

BRAD DOSTER, PRESIDENT WINTER PARK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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at 2300 Temple Drive, sits on 44-acre piece of land that has been operated as a cemetery for more than 60 years.

Attorney James Johnston, representing the cemetery, said the new building will allow patrons to have the funeral planning, the funeral, the burial and the reception all in one place.

He added the addition of a building for visitation and funeral services wouldn’t have significant traffic impacts and that providing funeral and interment services at one location would decrease the number of funeral procession that come onto the property.

Johnson noted cremation and embalming services will not be provided at the new building and that the cemetery also has seen a drop in interments — from 450 five years ago to 386 in 2018.

“We don’t think that what we are adding is degrading the peak level of service of the traffic on Place Vendome or the surrounding streets,” Johnston said. “Based on our client’s experience in the funeral business, we think this proposed use is going to have limited impact on traffic.”

But several residents living nearby disagreed. Jason Johnson said the cemetery sits on land zoned as parks and recreation and — despite being the site of commercial activity with the selling of cemetery plots — shouldn’t allow a com-

mercial operation like the one being proposed.

“I’m not anti-development — I recognize that development is inevitable and believe it’s even important for our city, but development needs to be done within the bounds of both the code and the comp plan,” Johnson said. “The application is an improper attempt to backdoor a rezoning of Glen Haven as commercial property. The application violates the policies of the comp plan and — despite city staff’s comments — the application fails the requirements of city code for approval of a conditional use under at least three subsections. … Regardless of whether Glen Haven likes it, its property is parks and recreation land. Full stop.”

Resident Aaron Stearns said he and his family bought their home specifically because it sits near the quiet cemetery and has limited through traffic. He also noted that the funeral home likely will serve clients with loved ones being buried outside of Glen Haven, as well.

Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Ross Johnston said that although he sympathized with the concerns from the residents about traffic and the safety of the roads, that is an issue between the residents and the city — not the residents and the applicant.

The board still deemed the request within code and approved the project by a 4-1 vote.

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porary. Conn said he and other staff members are gauging interest and will determine if the games will continue based on community interest.

“If there’s enough to sustain play with a variety of players (we’ll continue),” Conn said. “A lot of times, pickleball players play doubles, two on one side and two on the other … and we’ll have two courts.

If there’s a dozen players out there, you can have pretty regular games switching people in and out.”

So far, the results are promising.

Conn said there was a strong turnout the first game and that enthusiasm continued the next few game days despite bad weather.

“Attendance is going to ebb and flow early on until we get really established,” he said. “We’re going to continue for the next few months … and hope we come away with a solid group of regulars.”

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Maitland has a number of sports leagues — including soccer, youth baseball, youth and adult basketball, and tennis — that the city helps organize and keep running.

But there’s a new sport in town that the city of Maitland is bringing to its residents — pickleball.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting free games of pickleball, an increasingly popular tennis alternative, every Monday and Wednesday evening at Hill Park. The city had its first game Monday, March 25.

“We got a few inquiries and wanted to test the waters, do an introduction to pickleball and see the interest in the community,” Maitland Parks and Recreation Director Jay Conn said. “(The inquiries) have been over the past several months, maybe the last year. We knew there was interest out there and decided we wanted to give it a shot.”

Conn said staff had a general knowledge of pickleball when residents started showing interest and had to brush up on the rules.

Pickleball is a variation on tennis with a smaller court and a lower net, where singles or doubles play to 11 points.

One of Hill Park’s tennis courts is taped off and reworked by staff to become two regulation pickleball courts, according to Maitland Public Information Officer Robert Sargent. Both he and Conn say they are excited for people of all ages to play the game.

Conn said the Parks and Rec team are merely supervisors for the pickleball games. Staff sets up the pickleball courts and organizes the surroundings at the tennis courts, but the teams and equipment come from Maitland residents themselves. He also said staff would be around in the beginning matches to help facilitate games and keep the night running smoothly.

“The courts are there for open play so (community members) can play at their leisure, and there won’t be instruction,” Conn said.

“It’s just open courts.”

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The Lakemont Elementary PTO-hosted “Planet Obstacle Spirit Day” had children climbing ropes, scaling rock walls, jumping into ball pits and more.

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This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, with additional support from Duke Energy through United Arts of Central Florida. Funding was also provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Special thanks to the Winter Park History Museum for co-hosting the opening reception.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF WINTER PARK CANVASSING BOARD AND PUBLIC INSPECTION OF VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS In accordance with the Sunshine Law of Florida, all Canvassing Board meetings are open to the public.

Sealed Vote By Mail ballots received prior to 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2019 for the April 9, 2019 Winter Park Run-off election will be available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the office of the Supervisor of Elections, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando. Immediately afterwards, those Vote By Mail ballots will be opened and processed; however, not tabulated until after 7:00 p.m.

The Winter Park Canvassing Board will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the office of the Supervisor of Elections, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando to canvass Vote By Mail/provisional ballots, and if possible certify the results.

The Canvassing Board will meet again on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 2:00 (or 12:00 if a recount is necessary) at the Supervisor of Elections Office to certify the election results if not already done, canvass any outstanding provisional ballots, and perform the manual audit in accordance with Chapter 101.591, Florida Statutes and Rule 1SER08-04, F.A.C. Note: Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, states that if a person decides to appeal any decision by a board, agency or commission with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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JUNTA PUBLICA DEL CONSEJO DE ESCRUTINIO DE LA CIUDAD DE WINTER PARK E INSPECCION PUBLICA DE PAPELETAS DE VOTO AUSENTE De acuerdo a la Ley de Florida conocida como Sunshine Law, todas las reuniones del Consejo de Escrutinio están abiertas al publico.

Papeletas de votos electorales selladas, recibidas por correo antes de las 8:00 a.m. del Martes 9 de Abril del 2019 para la segunda vuelta electoral del 9 de Abril del 2019 de la Ciudad de Winter Park van a estar disponibles para inspección publica el Martes 9 de Abril 2019 desde las 8:00 a.m. hasta las 9:00 a.m. en la oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando.

Inmediatamente después, esas papeletas van a ser abiertas y procesadas, pero no tabuladas, sino hasta despues de las 7:00 p.m.

El Comité de Escrutinio de Winter Park se reunirá a las 4:00 p.m. del Martes, 9 de Abril del 2019 en la oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando para el conteo de votos y escrutinio de las papeletas electorales enviadas por correo/votos provisionales y de ser posible certificar los resultados.

El Comité de Escrutinio se reunirá nuevamente el 11 de Abril del 2019 a las 2:00 p.m. (o a las 12:00 a.m., si un recuento es necesario) en la oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones para verificar los resultados de la elección y, si es necesario, calcular algún voto provisional y realizar la auditoria manual de acuerdo con el Capitulo 101.591 de las Leyes de la Florida y con el Reglamento 1SER08-04, F.A.C.

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The home at 1761 Pinetree Road, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 27, for $3.3 million. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-one-half baths and 4,792 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $688.65.

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The home at 201 Chelton Circle, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 27, for $985,000. Built in 1936, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,560 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $276.69.

The home at 1861 Harland Park Drive, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 29, for $857,500. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,052 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $280.96.

The home at 1711 Oneco Ave., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 26, for $820,000. Built in 1965, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,192 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $256.89.

The condo at 315 E. New England Ave. No. 7, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 29, for $765,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,511 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $506.29.

The home at 1217 Sharon Place, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 29, for $750,000. Built in 1965, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 4,161 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $180.25.

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Built in 1973, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,801 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $235.63.

The home at 1731 Windsor Drive, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 18, for $645,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,669 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $175.80.

The home at 2112 Fosgate Drive, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 19, for $620,000. Built in 1957, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,348 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $264.05.

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The home at 790 W. Swoope Ave., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 22, for $575,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths and 2,001 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $287.36.

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The home at 1750 Palmer Ave., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 28, for $970,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,447 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $281.40.

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The home at 796 W. Swoope Ave., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 29, for $574,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths and 2,001 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $286.86.

The home at 1811 Carollee Lane, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 18, for $540,000. Built in 1969, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,880 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $287.23.

The home at 2911 Northwood Blvd., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 25, for $485,000. Built in 1952, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,318 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $209.23.

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The home at 1814 Walker Ave., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 28, for $370,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,810 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $204.42.

The home at 1402 Bessmor Road, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 20, for $200,000. Built in 1956, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 888 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $225.23.

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The home at 2944 Bower Road, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 25, for $370,000. Built in 1971, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,301 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.80.

The home at 1961 Laurel Road, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 19, for $460,000. Built in 1949, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,843 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $249.59.

The home at 1939 Gunn Road, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 29, for $359,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,438 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $249.65.

The home at 1762 Chestnut Ave., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 25, for $435,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,760 square feet. The price per square foot is $247.16.

The home at 343 Elkhorn Court, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 21, for $335,000. Built in 1965, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,745 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $191.98.

The home at 1750 Edwin Blvd., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 18, for $432,500. Built in 1950, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,988 square feet. The price per square foot is $217.56.

The home at 2918 Lolissa Lane, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 27, for $375,000. Built in 1968, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,025 square feet. The price per square foot is $185.19.

The townhouse at 2409 Firstlight Way, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 28, for $312,820.

Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,157 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $145.03.

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The home at 636 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, 32751, sold March 21, for $278,000. Built in 1969, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,903 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $146.09.

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The home at 2708 Stanfield Ave., Orlando, 32814, sold March 29, for $760,000. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 3,333 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $228.02.

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The home at 1761 Pinetree Road, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 27, for $3.3 million. The gourmet kitchen includes a large center island, custom cabinetry, granite surfaces, a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar and nook.

The downstairs master retreat includes a sitting area, a spacious master bath with dual sinks, a garden tub, a walk-in shower and his and hers closets. The main living space is highlighted by a spacious kitchen, dining and living room, all which offer direct access to the lanai.

The home at 1180 Valley Creek Run, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 26, for $311,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,263 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $137.43.

The home at 2044 E. Hampton Circle, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 18, for $285,500. Built in 1969, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,812 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.56.

The home at 1761 W. Cheryl Drive, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 19, for $311,000. Built in 1981, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,825 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $170.41.

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The home at 1944 Natalen Road, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 20, for $299,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,380 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $216.67.

MAITLAND The home at 101 W. Lake Colony Drive, Maitland, 32751, sold March 29, for $769,000. Built in 1997, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths and 4,410 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $174.38.

The home at 124 Tangelo Court, Maitland, 32751, sold March 28, for $730,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,220 square feet. The price per square foot is $226.71.

The home at 5424 Penway Drive No. 9A, Orlando, 32814, sold March 18, for $565,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,628 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $214.99.

The home at 360 E. Trotters Drive, Maitland, 32751, sold March 19, for $529,900. Built in 1960, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,397 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $221.07.

The townhouse at 2229 Osprey Ave., Orlando, 32814, sold March 22, for $462,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,110 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $218.96.

The home at 920 Versailles Circle, Maitland, 32751, sold March 25, for $382,500. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,218 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $172.45.

The home at 4584 Virginia Drive, Orlando, 32814, sold March 29, for $415,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 2,397 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $173.13.

The home at 456 Forestwood Lane, Maitland, 32751, sold March 22, for $323,830. Built in 1979, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,548 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $127.09.

The townhouse at 1636 Prospect Ave. No. 3, Orlando, 32814, sold March 18, for $385,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 1,969 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $195.53.

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MILLION-PLUS SALES n The home at 1761 Pinetree Road, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 27, for $3.3 million. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 4,792 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $688.65. n The home at 1420 Sarazens Place, Winter Park, 32792, sold March 21, for $1,833,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, six-andone-half baths and 5,394 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $339.82. n The home at 1740 Summerland Ave., Winter Park, 32789, sold March 29, for $1,275,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, five-andtwo-half baths and 4,201 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $297.55. n The home at 731 Via Lombardy, Winter Park, 32789, sold March 19, for $1,146,000.

Built in 1967, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,707 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $309.14.

The townhouse at 1327 Meeting Place, Orlando, 32814, sold March 27, for $384,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,632 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $235.29.

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Sisters stick together The Orangewood Christian School girls lacrosse team has four sets of sisters on the field.

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There’s a true sisterhood among the girls on the Orangewood Christian School girls lacrosse team — literally.

Nine girls on the varsity lacrosse squad make up four groups of sisters: Analeigh and Vivian Groomes; Libby, Mady and Emma Fowler; Hailey and Roxy Moore; and Peyton and Jordan Case.

It’s not often a team has so many family ties on the roster, Jordan Case said.

“We didn’t really think about it until somebody brought it up to us,” she said. “There’s no other team at Orangewood that has this many sisters on it, and it’s really cool. We’re one of a kind.”

Hailey Moore said playing lacrosse with her younger sister Roxy gives them a great opportunity to bond.

“It’s awesome — we also play soccer together, and Roxy makes

me laugh a lot,” Hailey said. “People point out how close we are and how much we make each other laugh. We’ve really connected throughout playing soccer and lacrosse.”

“I just like team bonding and getting close with the team and getting out on the field and just having a good time,” Roxy said.

Having a team full of sisters brings the group that much closer throughout the season — and makes them want to play that much harder for each other, Hailey said.

“We all have our own inside jokes with our sisters, but we’re such a close-knit team, and we’re all such good friends,” she said.

“It’s a type of bonding we haven’t

seen on the Orangewood lacrosse team in a long time — it helps us all connect as a team.”

Analeigh Groomes and her sister Vivian do cheer, lacrosse and soccer together. The two sisters always are giving each other feedback on the field and share a unique chemistry.

“If anything goes wrong, she always helps me,” Analeigh said.

“If something happens, she’ll say, ‘Oh, you can fix it this way.’ We help each other out on the field.”

Mady and Libby Fowler have enjoyed watching their younger sister, Emma, take the field with them this year for the first time.

The trio has become even closer as the season has gone on. “(Libby and I) have been playing

lacrosse together for a long time, and for our sister, Emma, this is her first year playing — helping her and teaching her has made it fun for both of us,” Mady said. “It’s been great. … We’re just teaching her step by step.”

Whether the team wins or loses, the sisters in red and white always have each other’s back, Libby said.

“We just come together as a team — win or lose,” she said. “The scoreboard doesn’t matter as long as we give it our all. We just leave everything out on the field. The scoreboard doesn’t define us as a team — our attitude toward each other defines us. Our team is like one big family.”

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Standing, from left: Analeigh Groomes, Vivian Groomes, Libby Fowler, Mady Fowler, Emma Fowler, Hailey Moore and Roxy Moore.

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Three guest hosts — Rachael Harris, RJ Mitte and Cheryl Hines — emceed the event along with special guest Dan Aykroyd. UCP of Central Florida provides support, education and therapy services for more than 3,500 children with and without disabilities each year.

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One of a shine The Iridescence — A Celebration exhibit is open at the Morse Museum of American Art. IF YOU GO

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IRIDESCENCE — A CELEBRATION WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fridays; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays WHERE: Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park PHONE: (407) 645-5311 WEBSITE: morsemuseum.org

The Morse Museum of American Art has a number of exhibits, displays and vignettes of American Art from the late-19th and early20th centuries for Winter Park residents.

But there’s one new exhibit Morse staff is hopeful attendees will take a shine to — the “Iridescence — A Celebration.”

The display, which opened in February, showcases nearly 50 rare and dazzling art pieces that rested in the earth for hundreds of years and others that were created by high-level craftspeople.

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The Iridescence pieces are made from different materials — including blown glass and cast glass, enamel and pottery — but all share that iridescent touch that gives the pieces a unique surface glow. Some are high-end Louis Tiffany shimmering pieces, while others are pieces of carnival glass that families’ grandparents kept in their homes. Jennifer Thalheimer, the Morse Museum’s curator and collection manager, said it’s an aesthetic that simply appeals to people from all walks of life.

The style reached the height of

its popularity in the late 19th and early 20th century, the exact time frame for which the Morse Museum focuses its exhibits.

“We try to capture things within that time period,” Thalheimer said. “Oftentimes, we have to do an art-nouveau show or an arts and crafts show or an aesthetic movement show or another very specialized show. It’s very rare we get to put all of those different styles together, and this is a great reason to do that. It was a lot of fun to put together.”

Although the style’s appeal is simple, its origins are not. Excavators in the mid-19th century began finding glass pieces buried in the earth since Roman times.

The art pieces’s minerals were naturally leeched out and rose to the surface over time. The result was an anamolous blue-to-green sheen that proved difficult for craftspeople to replicate.

“It captured every artist,” Thalheimer said. “Not only was it an artistic drive but it was also chemical. You weren’t just working by blowing a pretty glass. You had to figure out how to get that effect through different techniques.

Artists would attempt to recreate these “happy accidents” by mixing metallic oxide into soft glass and would use a blowing tool to give it that surface shine as it cooled. It took a high level of skill to successfully create an iridescence piece — it could take days to months to finish a single piece, Thalheimer said.

CHARLES HOSMER MORSE’S STUDY AT OSCEOLA LODGE Less flashy — but no less substantial — than the Iridescence exhibit is the museum’s new display of Charles Hosmer Morse’s Study at Osceola Lodge. The vignette has objects from Morse’s study during his time in the house around 1915 when he was almost 80.

“This brings (our exhibits) home,” Thalheimer said. “One of the great things is that many of these pieces stayed in the house. We actually have photographs where we can point out these pieces and where Charles Hosmer Morse was sitting himself.”

has a rippling-outward design that also seems to have a drop of moisture effect from the iridescence. Thalheimer’s personal pride of the exhibit is a small A-Coll glass hand-picked from Tiffany himself. She said she lucked out finding this rare item at an auction in New York.

“It always amazes me with glass is how hard the substance is but how fluid it is at the same time, it has a rushing movement to it,” she said. “ “Iridescence — A Celebration” is an ongoing exhibit and does not currently have an end date.

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Quite a large number of those original pieces found in the earth and their successful replicants are being held at the Morse. Thalheimer spent months working with staff to pick a wide variety of pieces — all made from different materials — from a variety of countries. She said the museum originally had enough pieces for four galleries.

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DATE NIGHT CERAMICS 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. Clay is like a relationship: it must be pinched, molded and designed to become everlasting. Ceramics artist — and your host for the evening — Jesus Minguez will walk you and your partner through clay projects that will make a fantastic date night. Take some wine and prepare to get messy and have fun making art. Snacks and all materials included. Cost is $120 per couple. For more information and to enroll, visit crealde.org/classes/ date-night-ceramics-4-5.

FRIDAY BROWN BAG MATINEE Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 West Canton Ave., Winter Park. The Morse presents three film series each season on topics related to the museum’s collection and art in general.

Admission is free. These lunchtime matinees are shown at noon on select Fridays. Attendees are invited to bring a lunch, and the museum provides soft drinks and themed refreshments. The spring series of films focuses on northern European art. Learn about the art of Belgium and the Netherlands during the 19th and 20th centuries and examine three well-known artists from the region: Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian and René Magritte. The April 5 film is titled

is subject to change. Cost is $40 to $99. For more information, call (407) 646-2182.

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‘WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING! THE STORY OF SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ Through Saturday, April 13, at select showtimes at The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park. Written by Jay Berkow, this new song-anddance musical brings to life the little-known story of the love triangle between Hollywood legends Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen and their assistant Jeanne Coyne during the creation of the greatest movie musical of all time, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Featuring a score of well-loved songs and some of Hollywood’s most exciting and enduring dance choreography. For more information and to buy tickets, visit winterparkplayhouse.org.

“High Art of the Low Countries: Daydreams and Nightmares.” For more information, call (407) 6455311.

VISITING ARTIST: OLIVIER LATRY 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. French organist Olivier Latry is one of the most distinguished concert organists in the world today. One of three titular organists at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, he is also professor of organ at the Paris Conservatory of Music, organist emeritus with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in Canada.

He maintains a full schedule of concert performances, appearing regularly as a soloist at prestigious venues and festivals and with leading orchestras around the world. For more information, call (407) 646-1517.

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CAROL WELSMAN AT BLUE BAMBOO 8 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world.

She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada. Like bossa nova icon Joao Gilberto and his guitar, Welsman’s honey and whiskey sound and

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her crisp, rhythmically articulate piano lines seem an integral part of each other. Coming from a musical family (her grandfather was the founder and first conductor of the Toronto Symphony), she has studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and Europe, and released eight albums since her first CD, “Lucky To Be Me,” in 1995. Her numerous achievements include the receipt of six Juno (Canadian Grammy) Award nominations including the just announced “Jazz Album of the Year” for “Journey,” and several CDN Smooth Jazz Awards. She has become well-established as an international artist, touring the world, and performing in Italian, French, Portuguese and English. Tickets are $25. For more

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RICHARD GOODE: PIANO 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Tiedtke Concert Hall at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park.

Acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music, Richard Goode has been hailed for tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness. The program will include Franz Joseph Haydn, Variations in F minor; Ludwig Van Beethoven, Piano Sonata in E flat Major, Op. 81a; and Frédéric Chopin, Impromptu in G flat Major, Op. 51. Because of the nature of live music, the program

HAND IN HAND: THE CREATIVE WORKS OF JAVIER MILLER AND GUSTAF MILLER On display through Saturday, April 27, at Crealdé School of Art in the Showalter Hughes Community Gallery, 600 Saint Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. This artistic duo met at Syracuse University and then studied in Rome, Italy, each with a lifelong love of creating works of art. The exhibition will feature their most recent paintings, sculpture and ceramics. Sharing a home studio in Vero Beach or Stonington, Connecticut, the Millers support one another’s efforts through collaboration, critiques and problem-solving, and exhibit annually at more than 12 locations along the Eastern Seaboard. The exhibit will be curated by Barbara Tiffany, curator of exhibitions. Call (407) 671-1886.

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