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CONTENTS

MAY 2021

TREASURE HUNT

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GEOCACHING 101 Up for a scavenger hunt?

Check out geocaching and where to find some!

DEPARTMENTS 8 BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK Read about recent decisions made by community leaders.

13 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Will Campbell talks about Baldwin Park’s anniversary.

14 14 LET’S SWIM! Check out where to find swim lessons in Baldwin Park.

20 GROUPS & GATHERINGS Looking to connect? Find your perfect group here.

22 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Looking for something fun in Baldwin Park? Find it here.

24 24 FROM THE COVER Read about Happy Tails Pet Care’s “tail” of success.

26 WHAT’S SELLING See four homes that sold recently in Baldwin Park.

28 PARK PICS Pups and people walked for peace at Blue Jacket Park.

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Editor and Publisher — Michael Eng meng@orangeobserver.com

Inventory in Baldwin Park is at an all-time low.

EDITORIAL Design Editor — Jessica Eng jeng@orangeobserver.com Associate Editor — Danielle Hendrix dhendrix@orangeobserver.com Contributors Will Campbell Denny O’Neil Christina Rordam Becca Schmidt

ADVERTISING Advertising Executive — Ann Carpenter acarpenter@orangeobserver.com

PRODUCTION Creative Services Lindsay Cannizzaro

CONTACT To submit story ideas, calendar listings or have your event considered for coverage, contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

For advertising inquiries, call (407) 656-2121.

Baldwin Park Living is a monthly publication of the Observer Media Group published in partnership with the Baldwin Park Joint Committee Inc.

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Baldwin Park notebook ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

BY STACEY FRYREAR The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. A copy of the official March 23, 2021, meeting minutes can be obtained on the Community Network at BaldwinParkNetwork.com once approved.

BOARD APPROVALS

n The board approved permitting swim lessons at the Association pools. n The board approved keeping the gathering room and offices closed at Grace Hopper Hall. n The board approved continuing virtual board meetings. n The board approved landscape replacements at various parks/ mews. n Mr. Petersen tendered his resignation from the Board. The board thanks him for his many years of service to the community.

UPDATES

n Tree analysis. BrightView Tree Care provided a proposal based on consulting arborist Mary Edwards’ tree analysis for hazard and maintenance pruning. This work was approved in March and is being scheduled. n Enders Pool resurfacing. The pool resurfacing project has been completed, and the pool is open. n The crepe myrtle pruning and fertilization recommendations from the analysis are being reviewed with BrightView, and a proposal for each will be brought back to the board in the future. The nine recommended tree replacements/removals in various parks/mews from the analysis will also be brought back to a future meeting.

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n Landscape/sod replacements.

The approved replacements for Enders Park, Fox Corner Park, Grace Hopper Hall and Oak Mews have been completed. Shade-tolerant replacements at Union Park are being scheduled, and proposed replacement of the Bufford hollies is being revisited per the ARC. The Parkland Quadrangle proposal is being reassessed at this time.

An update will be provided in the future. n Corrine Commons, the Yard and Upper Union Park root pruning and Bermuda have been completed. n Community network/website. A beta site was recently sent out to the committee and is under review.

The Joint Committee will present it at a future meeting with a launch date. n ARC Process 101. The ARC coordinator is working on a step-by-step process for homeowners to use that will help them with completing ARC applications. It will be posted on the Baldwin Park Network once completed. n Resurface of Enders parking lot.

The board approved a $3,500 proposal to resurface the parking lot at Enders Park. The contractor chosen is no longer available. Management is obtaining a proposal from the contractor that the Urban Orlando CDD and the Commercial Owners Association are using for their parking lot work this year. The current contractor will review the parking lot, and an updated proposal will be brought back to the board. n Pool and fitness center signage.

The pool and fitness center signage is being evaluated for possible language changes. A proposal with any updated language will be brought back in the future. n Legal counsel. Management emailed the RFP to the firms designated by the board. Those responses have been received and

are being evaluated by the Evaluation Committee. n 2021 reserve items. Management reviewed the 2020 Reserve Study Full Site Inspection for items that are due in 2021. Proposals will be brought back for the following items: Grace Hopper: (paint interior of building, paint pool fencing, paint light poles at pool, paint pool bath roof, replace vinyl flooring upstairs, downstairs and elevator, and replace hot water heater); Enders: (paint interior of building and pool baths, paint pool fencing, paint pool light poles, stain pool deck, replace hot water heater, replace playground ADA mulch, replace poured in play surface at playground, gathering room carpet, and replace 7.5-ton A/C air handler and 3.5-ton A/C condensing unit); High Park: (paint exterior of bath buildings, paint/stain large and small pavilion, paint light poles at pool, and paint fencing at pool); and CH No. 2 Mews (paint knee walls); and Union Park (replace playground ADA mulch, and replace poured-in play surface at playground).

COVID-19 ITEMS ON HOLD n Proposals for High Park facility center (gutter cleaning, painting light poles, painting pool fencing and caulking/weatherproofing) n Proposals for bollard light painting in CH No. 2 and CH No. 4 Mews n Proposals for cleaning, repairing, caulking and painting Union Park pergola n Proposal for air purifiers and UV bulbs for Grace Hopper HVAC systems n Proposal for Enders gathering room HVAC systems n Proposal for pruning crepe myrtles n Proposal for park signage/pool rules signage

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS Storm drains: It is unlawful to dispose of any type of debris into the storm drains. Should a storm drain become plugged, please contact the city of Orlando Streets and Drains Department to report. You can do so by downloading the Baldwin Park Services app.

This app is found in the app store. On the home page of the app, there is a button for reporting street/curb/sidewalk repairs to the city.

Light pole outage/ repair: Please report any street and park light poles that are out or need repair to OUC. You can do so by downloading the Baldwin Park Services app. On the home page of the app, there is a button for reporting lighting outages to OUC.

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE

BY MELISSA PARKER MParker@BalwinParkPOA.com The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the March 18, 2021, meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network at BaldwinParkNetwork.com once approved. n The TSAC moved to approve the following residents representing the following service areas be recommended for appointment to the TSAC by the Board of Directors: Jerry Sellers, ISSA 22; Dale Petersen, ISSA 28; Edward Ward, Mattamy; Maheen Akhter, City Homes No. 4; and Jim Mark, at-large.

UPDATES

n Please remember to report any landscape, building or irrigation issues on the Baldwin Park Services app. Reporting items on the Baldwin Park Services app will allow residents to share photos of the reported area(s) and receive real-time updates from management staff on corrective measures being taken. n New sod that was installed in February has been treated with a fungicide. n BrightView treated hollies for scale in the Live/Work and CH No. 1 service areas. n BrightView fertilized apostles iris in the Live/Work service area.

n Camellias in the CH No.2/Mattamy service areas were treated for scale. n Per DRS Inc., the townhome painting schedule for 2021 is as follows: Live/Work, Issa 22, Cambridge, City Homes No. 2. n Per DRS Inc., the townhome maintenance schedule for 2021 is as follows: Mattamy (May); City Homes No. 4 (June); Issa 28 (July); Live/Work (September); Issa 22 (October); and Cambridge (November).

Please report any building or landscaping issues on the Baldwin Park Services App to receive a response with updates.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOUSE OWNERS Do you need a copy of the governing documents?

The governing documents can be found on the Baldwin Park Network. Once you go to baldwinparknetwork.com, select the following: n Association Information n Residential Owners Association n ROA Overview & Documents n Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the different options.

n BrightView treated all sod in townhome service areas with herbicide.

RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER CHANGES The Residential Owners Association Board of Directors would like to thank Kenneth Roberts, who recently resigned from the Board, for his many years of service while serving the community as a board member. Kenneth has been a valuable member on both the ROA board and a representative on the Joint Committee. Most recently, he has been instrumental in working on a committee for a new design of the Baldwin Park Community Network web site, along with his other board duties.

The ROA Board of Directors would like to welcome Tom Page, who will fill the remaining term that was left open with Kenneth’s resignation. Tom is a long-term resident and has served on other HOA boards in the past.

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ABOUT TOM PAGE n Occupation/title: Retired.

Practiced business law and litigation for 25-plus years. He cofounded and served as CEO of the American Safety Council. n Community/civic experience: Tom and his wife, Donna, have hosted many fundraisers and events in their home and spacious yard. For several years, on Halloween, they staged a professional comedic magician in their front yard, and the event was called “Trick and Treat.” It was a great success, entertaining the youngsters of Baldwin Park. n Time in Baldwin Park: More than 12 years.

n Previous community: Winter Park Pines n Family members: Tom and Donna have eight-and-one-half grandchildren. The oldest is 13. They built in Baldwin Park because they knew that all the parks would serve as magnets to the grandkids. It worked.

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Baldwin Park notebook BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.

BY BILL PATTERSON

VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES n The Village Center painting project is ongoing. The buildings along New Broad Street from Meeting Place down to Jake Street will get a fresh coat of paint over the next few months. Please be mindful of conedoff areas in front of the buildings where the painting is taking place. n Safety is essential to a shopping area, parking lots and parking garages. Please report any maintenance issues — such as parking lot lights out, trip hazards or broken tree limbs — by using the Baldwin Park Services app, emailing Bill or calling the office. If you notice any suspicious activity, please call the Orlando Police Department non-emergency phone number at (321) 235-5300.

n The Village Center Parking lots will be getting a sealcoat and re-stripe. The tentative schedule was for mid-to-late April/early May and should take six to eight weeks, weather permitting. This will be done in phases to minimize parking lot closures. Plenty of notice will be given regarding when each lot will be closed. As a reminder, both Baldwin Harbor apartment buildings have parking in their garages that can be used for shoppers.

GENERAL UPDATES n Parking-lot light checks and replacements occur monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District. If you notice a light out, please report it using the Baldwin Park Services app. You can also report the city-owned light outages using this app, as well. n We are excited to start a project to replace parking-lot lights as they go out with energy-saving LED lights.

These lights will save energy and light up the parking lots brighter than the old ones. n The COA Service Area Manager walks the property looking for covenant compliance each month.

To avoid violations and fines, please maintain your building and property so it is looking Baldwin Best. If you have any questions, contact Bill at bpatterson@baldwinparkpoa.com. n Architectural Review Committee meetings take place twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday for application reviews regarding commercial changes to exterior structures (roofing replacements and painting), landscaping and signage. All corresponding applications can be located on the Baldwin Park Network under Commercial Owners Association and Commercial Architectural Review Committee. For questions and application submission, send Bill an email.

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WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN!

Baldwin Park 2.0: 20 Years in the Making W WILL CAMPBELL PRESIDENT BALDWIN PARK JOINT COMMITTEE

ow, can you believe we’re almost 20 years old? I don’t know about you, but it’s been a while since I was able to say that. Denny already shared the story of the beginning of Baldwin Park, so I want to share some different stories — ones about how Baldwin Park has changed, adapted and become so much more than just a planned community.

A wise friend and mentor said to me once, “Nothing changes if nothing changes,” and the same can be said about our neighborhood. To say Baldwin Park has seen changes is an understatement. Not only have the businesses changed through the years, but also the population has changed and adapted in so many ways.

We are one of the most accessible and walkable neighborhoods in Orlando, outside of downtown proper. Having accessibility to so many amazing restaurants and businesses is both a blessing and a curse; I think all of us (and our bank accounts) would agree.

Looking back to even just about 10 years ago, when I returned to Orlando, there have been so many changes to the energy and dynamic of our neighborhood. Back then, Tactical Brewing was home to a virtual golf bar, Lafayette & Rushford was living in Winter Park, and the corner of New Broad Street and Jake Street was home to a massive home décor and knickknack store. Now, that space is occupied by an award-winning restaurant, The Osprey, helmed by two individuals who have made Baldwin Park their home away from home with their first restaurant, Seito, just across the street.

One location in the Village Center that has had kind of a full-circle

moment is F45 Training, which was a wine shop prior to being a gym and a gym prior to being a wine shop … it really is like the circle of life.

While the Live/Work spaces have been known to be transient in many cases, there are small, independent businesses there now, such as Skin Studio, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

New businesses are clamoring to occupy the available spaces to cater to the needs of our families and neighbors. Recognizing the needs of the neighborhood, independent fitness trainers such as Zach Rochette at StudioFit Training have made a home there. One of the newest ventures in the Live/Work spaces that will really help fulfill a need, especially as we continue through the new normal, is Golden Hour Wine, whose slogan says it all: A lot of great wine in a tiny neighborhood shop.

It’s not just the businesses that have changed over the years but also where the neighborhood kids are educated. What started out as Audubon Park Elementary was renamed to Baldwin Park Elementary three years ago. While it may not seem like a big change by renaming a school, it really goes to one of the core values of Baldwin Park: Family. Now more than ever, you can see kids of all ages walking down New Broad Street or practicing their sport of choice in our many parks. Downtown Baldwin Park even has unique businesses catering to school-age kids. Whether it’s Huntington Learning Center, Dance 360, Championship Martial Arts or Metro Gymnastics, the neighborhood has you covered.

Building off the family value of Baldwin Park, it’s more than just

about an individual core family, but also the family that we form as a neighborhood and community.

This was never proven more true than in March 2020, when COVID-19 showed up on our doorsteps. People used to working 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in an office — or traveling on the regular for work like me — were suddenly thrust into a work-from-home environment. Those with school-age kids had to learn how to balance their new WFH job while making sure their kids were being virtually educated. Thriving businesses had to shutter their doors, not knowing if they would be able to reopen.

This neighborhood truly came together for each other like never before. Neighbors helped neighbors get their new home offices figured out, teachers in the community offered to help beleaguered parents learn how to essentially homeschool, and, whenever possible, we all made sure to order takeout from our downtown Baldwin Park restaurants and place online orders from businesses that were able to manage it. You could often find a socially distant happy hour on the mews between townhouses on Friday nights, giving each of us the human contact when we all needed it the most. Not only did we all learn valuable lessons about friendship and neighborliness, but also our Village Center held its own with no businesses shuttering due to the pandemic.

As we move into Baldwin Park’s next chapter, I am excited to see where our little neighborhood goes. I have some ideas of where we are headed and they’re nothing short of impressive, but where do you see Baldwin going in the next five years or 10 years or even in another 20 years? Baldwin Park 2.0 has so much potential, and I look forward to being a part of it for as long as it’ll have me.

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Swim lessons are a vital tool in preventing drowning, one of the leading causes of death nationwide.

Just keep swimming — or learn to!

A DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

s summertime quickly approaches, families will be hitting the pool more often for some fun in the sun and a chance to cool down.

With that said, it’s also the perfect time to get your children signed up for swim lessons. Why? According to the American Red Cross, drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the United States. Ten people die each day from unintentional drowning, and on average, two of them are under age 14.

Furthermore, drowning is responsible for more deaths among children ages 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects.

Among those ages 1 to 14, it’s the second-leading cause of uninten-

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tional, injury-related death behind motor-vehicle crashes.

And, for children younger than 5, 87% of drowning fatalities happen in pools or hot tubs.

Luckily, swim lessons are offered each summer at Baldwin Park’s community pools. Two of the swim instructors offering lessons this year are Infant Swimming Resource and Sharks & Minnows.

INFANT SWIMMING RESOURCE You may have seen videos circulating on social media featuring infants learning critical survival skills in the water, such as rolling from stomach to back and floating

to breathe or cry out for help.

That’s ISR, a program that was founded in 1966 by Dr. Harvey Barnett. ISR teaches survival swimming lessons for infants and young children, and it boasts more than 450 trained ISR instructors who provide safe and effective swim lessons.

“ISR’s core conviction is that the child is the most important part of a drowning prevention strategy, and our over 300,000 ISR graduates and 800 documented survival stories are proof that children can save themselves,” said JoAnn Barnett, president and CEO of ISR. “Children are curious, capable and have an uncanny ability to overcome obstacles like pool fences. At ISR, we

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n Classes are open to Baldwin Park residents only. n Instructor must sign approved Agreement for Use of Premises and provide proper insurance naming Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association, Inc. as additional insured. n Resident must sign agreement that they hold personal liability insurance in amounts specified for Use of Premises. n Insurance certificates must remain current during entire season/ sessions or instructor must provide additional certification upon renewal of policies. n Instructor must provide credentials including any training, certifications or licenses. n Instructors can be identified as registered by the lanyard they are required to have with them.

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Residents will need to sign an agreement and register through the Association office before having private swim lessons at any Baldwin Park pool. For more information, contact Suz Tapy at (407) 7405838 or stapy@baldwinparkpoa.com.

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Although swim lessons often are targeted toward children, they can be just as invaluable for adults — especially those looking to learn more advanced strokes.

Sharks & Minnows serves ages 6 months to adults and offers a variety of lesson levels.

The swim school was founded in 1990 by Andy Heinrich and has since grown into one of Florida’s largest swim schools, with headquarters in Orlando. Sharks & Minnows employs more than 50 instructors in more than 30 locations across the state.

The Sharks & Minnows curriculum takes into account developmental milestones, as well as a swimmer’s previous experience and readiness. Swimmers are first familiarized with the water, and skills are taught using an array of songs and games.

Sharks & Minnows will begin swim lessons at Grace Hopper pool May 10. For more information, call (407) 699-1992 or visit sharksandminnows.com.

Those who wish to hire an instructor to teach swim lessons can do so, but there are rules and a process to be followed to ensure lessons are divided among the three pools.

Here are the guidelines set forth by the Residential Owners Association board of directors:

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take that ability and teach them skills to potentially save themselves if they find themselves in the water alone.”

ISR instructor Glenda Sylvia began teaching ISR lessons at the Grace Hopper pool in April and will continue teaching them at Enders Park pool throughout May. Lessons are intended for children ages 6 months to 4 years old. For more information, contact Sylvia at (407) 894-2415 or msylvia969@aol.com.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Groups & gatherings Many of the Baldwin Park groups have postponed meetings due to the COVID-19 precautions. However, some groups are meeting on Zoom, or connecting via email or Facebook. Please take a look at what interests you, and reach out to a group leader to connect or make an introduction. Check out the Baldwin Park Groups and Gatherings Facebook page for posts about club events, Zoom meetings and photos from around the neighborhood.

BALDWIN PARK ART Baldwin Park’s art club is a mixture of art classes, studio tours and gallery openings for art lovers. It’s open to everyone!

Contact Pat at plremingt@gmail. com.

BALDWIN PARK KIDS CLUB Activities for children ages infant to 5 years old. Parents and kids enjoy a variety of casual get-togethers, including story time, play dates, park picnics, mom’s night out and more. Contact bpkidsclub1@gmail.com. Many programs for kids are now on Zoom.

CONNECT

Group activities, lifestyle programs and community service projects are on Facebook! Please visit “Baldwin Park Lifestyle, Groups and Gatherings” to find out what’s happening in the neighborhood and connect with other Baldwin Park residents. This is a private Facebook group, so you’ll be asked to provide proof of residence to join.

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COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Learn the artful craft of cooking ethnic foods with hands-on cooking demonstrations. This group will resume when residents can meet in the kitchen again!

ETHNIC FOOD ENTHUSIASTS Explore exceptional epicurean dishes every month. Experience a chef talk or food flights and bites at local restaurants. Singles and residents new to the area are encouraged to jump in and enjoy incredible food and conversation.

Contact Shannon at sfaith14@ gmail.com.

FITNESS AND FUN

So many people find friendships at the gym. Most gyms have been slowly reopening, but some Baldwin Park-area fitness and yoga studios are continuing the connection with live Zoom classes, Instagram feeds and Facebook Live. n BLUE MOON YOGA is offering various yoga and mind/ body fitness classes. Go with the Flow Yoga takes place at 9 a.m. Thursdays at Bennett Park; Ultimate Mind/Body Fitness at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Enders Park (Baldwin Park residents only); Fun Friday Yoga at 9 a.m. Fridays, Union Park (Baldwin Park residents only); Go With the Flow Yoga at 9 a.m. Saturdays, Bennett Park; Powerful You Yoga at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Bennett Park. Reach instructor Becca Schmidt at Becca@bluemoon. yoga or (407) 276-3478. n CHAMPIONSHIP MARTIAL ARTS — In-person classes are back in action with various safety precautions. Visit championshipmartialarts.com/baldwin-park to learn more. n F45 TRAINING — Enjoy a functional, full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength and endurance. Visit f45training. com/baldwinparkfl.

GAMES GALORE! Adults are invited to play a variety of games on various Saturdays. Learn new games like Settlers of Catan or play the classics. Contact Robyn at rhzgrodin@gmail.com.

n 9ROUND FITNESS — Enjoy a 30-minute total body workout in a kickboxing-themed fitness program. For information, visit facebook.com/9RoundOrlandoJakeSt.

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David Dell’Olio and his 9-year-old son, Teig, love being able to go out and enjoy geocaching together.

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Baldwin Park resident David Dell’Olio and his son are hoping to share their

love of geocaching, an outdoor treasurehunting game, with their community.

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magine an outdoor scavenger hunt on steroids, and you’ve got a pretty good picture of geocaching.

The real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game uses GPS-enabled devices, and participants must use GPS to navigate to a specific set of coordinates. From there, they must attempt to find the geocache — or container — hidden at that location. It could be something as small as a film canister or as large as a bucket. Depending on the size of the container, it typically contains a logbook, writing utensil and some small prizes.

Geocaching is an activity Baldwin Park resident David Dell’Olio and his 9-year-old son, Teig, took up at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And they have enjoyed

it so much that they decided to bring the outdoor activity to Baldwin Park.

GEOCACHING 101

Geocaching was born about 21 years ago, when the accuracy of GPS technology as improved by removing selective availability.

According to geocaching.com, GPS enthusiast Dave Ulmer decided to test the accuracy of the technology by hiding a navigational target in the woods — a bucket with a logbook, pencil and prize items. The only rules were, “Take some stuff; leave some stuff.”

Excitement grew as fellow GPS enthusiasts read about his stash, found it and decided to hide their own containers and post coordinates for others to find. Mike Teague, the first person to find Ulmer’s stash, was the one who coined the term “geocaching.” The

prefix, “geo,” means Earth and was used to describe the global nature of the activity. “Cache” could refer to a hiding place or storage technology.

Dell’Olio has known about the activity for years, but it wasn’t until his friend, Kirby Bell, brought up the Geocaching app on a camping trip to Wekiva Springs that he and Teig — along with Kirby’s son, Andrew — got into it.

“While we were there, Kirby mentioned geocaching, and I said, ‘Yeah, that sounds great!’ Dell’Olio says. “It just kind of caught on. …

We looked at the app, and while we were up in Wekiva, we found two or three different (caches). … Basically, you look at the app, and you kind of guide yourself with the app to where the geocache is, and then you have to hunt.”

On the app, there’s a log users can click on whenever they have found a geocache, and fellow users can make comments that may include hints. Finders also get to jot their names down on the cache’s log book. When Dell’Olio, Teig, and Kirby and Andrew Bell found the caches in Wekiva Springs, it was hot out — they dubbed themselves “The Sweaty Guys,” and it’s how they’ve signed their logs ever since.

Some caches are harder to find than others, though. Dell’Olio says one of the caches he and Teig found at a state park was a fake pinecone.

Another that they found in Wekiva Springs was under a bridge. It’s the thrill of the hunt and the anticipation leading up to a find that makes it more fun.

“You look at the clues, and you have to kind of decipher the clues on your way out there,” he says.

“The map and the tracking only gets you so far, so you have to use a little ingenuity to find out where exactly it is.”

It was so much fun for them that Dell’Olio was looking forward to geocaching in Baldwin Park when they returned. However, he soon found there are no existing geocaches in Baldwin Park. That’s when they took it upon themselves to create and hide some of their own.

Their caches have since been hidden, with their first find com-

“You have to go get the GPS coordinates, you have to leave it there, you have to fill out a page, you have to get it approved, and then they’ll post it on the app,” he says. “Sometimes, there’s waypoints … and the submission process has been a little tricky to navigate, but we’re making our way through that.”

The father-son duo wants their ON THE HUNT caches to be hidden well enough so Dell’Olio and Teig knew they that they aren’t obvious to passwanted their caches to be large ersby but also aren’t too far off the enough to hide some small prizes, beaten path. They’ve since disso they’ve decided to use plastic, persed them throughout various waterproof gelato containers. Es- locations in Baldwin Park to make pecially for the children, finding hunting even more fun for others. little prizes is one of the best parts Dell’Olio says he and Teig would of the hunt. love to see some of the local Bald“Basically, when you go geocach- win Park businesses get involved ing, you bring a little gift — some- by contributing to or leaving something small like a pin or eraser thing in one of the caches, like a or something cool — and if you coupon for a free ice cream. find a geocache, you get to take “They could maybe go out themsomething from the geocache but selves, go geocache, find them, and you also have to leave something that can be their thing to leave,” he in the geocache,” he says. “That’s says. “It would just make it even kind of the fun thing, because you more fun for the kids, (although) never know what you’re going to they have fun pretty much just find. The kids get into it, because finding these. I told Teig one day they’re like, ‘Oh, I can’t wait to see we should just leave $10 just to what’s in this one!’ They look for- kind of make somebody’s day.” ward to it.”

The Sweaty Guys’ caches now It’s not as simple as putting to- are listed on the map in the Geogether and hiding a cache, though. caching app. Dell’Olio hopes that After Dell’Olio and Teig created the activity will help get more peotheir caches, they underwent a ple outside and spending time with process to get them registered and family and friends, just as it’s been listed on the Geocaching app. a great bonding experience for him and Teig.

“For me, (the best part) is to see how excited he gets when we get close to one,” Dell’Olio says of Teig.

“He’s looking all over the place and going off the path, and nothing else You look at the clues, matters to him but finding one. To see him that focused on stuff and and you have to kind that happy when he does find it and of decipher the clues on the anticipation of opening one, it was a nice thing for us to do togethyour way out there. The er — and even making these. We have fun doing it.” map and the tracking For his part, Teig is thrilled knowing other people will have only gets you so far, so some new caches to find in the neighborhood. you have to use a little “I love finding them, and the clues are sometimes really good,” ingenuity to find out Teig says. “It’s going to be so exciting because everybody’s going where exactly it is.” to be like, ‘Wow, there’s some geo— DAVID DELL’OLIO caches! I’m going to go get them.’” ing from a fellow geocaching enthusiast who found one of them in mid-April.

“We decided that we were going to do nine or 10 of them here,” he says. “(There are others) all outside of Baldwin park — in Colonialtown and south of 50, there’s ones that are hidden out there.”

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GEOCACHING Apple App Store: apple.co/3wTAukN Google Play Store: bit.ly/3wZ4N9F To begin your geocaching journey, download the Geocaching app and follow these steps: n Register for a free basic membership. n Visit the “Hide & Seek a Cache” page. n Enter your postal code and click “search.” n Choose any geocache from the list and click on its name. n Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your GPS device. n Use your GPS device to assist you in finding the hidden geocache. n Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location. n Share your geocaching stories and photos online.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Community Calendar MAY 3

SAILING LESSONS Ever wanted to learn to sail? Sailing lessons will begin Monday, May 3, and classes will meet twice a week for three weeks — three classroom sessions on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Fairview Marina, and three “on the water” sessions Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lake Baldwin. Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from the instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program.

The cost is $155 and includes a book. For detailed information and registration, please call (407) 6451892 or email classes@ thesailingclub.us.

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MAY 1

INFANT SWIMMING RESOURCE LESSONS ISR swim lessons for the community are available through Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), and they will be offered at Enders Park pool this month. This program provides survival swimming lessons for children ages 6 months to 6 years old. Classes are open to Baldwin Park residents only. For more information or to sign up, call Glenda Sylvia at (407) 894-2415, email her at msylvia969@aol.com, or visit infantswim.com.

MAY 2

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT TACTICAL BREWING Enjoy beer slushies and “beermosas” starting at noon — with live music from 3 to 6 p.m. — every Sunday at Tactical Brewing, 4882 New Broad St.

MAY 5

TRIVIA AT TACTICAL 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Tactical Brewing Co., 4882 New Broad St. Join “The Intern” from BYOCB every Wednesday night as he hosts trivia at Tactical. Categories change each week. Keep an eye on Tactical’s social media to get the bonus word of the day. Staff suggests arriving at 6:30 p.m. with your thinking caps on. First-place team wins a $25 gift card, second place wins a $15 gift card, and third place gets a $10 gift card.

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MAY 6

ALFRESCO ART EXHIBITION Opens May 6 at Tutto Caffe, 4833 New Broad St., Orlando. The theme for this art exhibition is the outdoors — or “alfresco” — captured in small plein air pieces as well as studio works. Artwork will depict nature, wildlife, florals, home exteriors, landscapes and outdoor scenes in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, pastels, watercolor and pen/pencil. The exhibition will be on display through July 12. For more information, visit bit.ly/3mXMmh6.

MAY 10

SHARKS AND MINNOWS SWIM LESSONS Swim lessons are offered each summer at Baldwin Park community pools, and Sharks and Minnows is one of the programs offered at Grace Hopper pool beginning May 10. Sharks and Minnows teaches all ages, from 6 months to adults, and all levels from beginners to advanced-stroke classes. Classes are open to Baldwin Park residents only. For more information or to sign up, call (407)699-1992 or visit sharksandminnows.com.

MAY 12

THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Rotary Club of the Parks is a diverse group of working professionals and neighbors that like to have fun while doing good in their community and the world.

Visitors and guests are welcome.

Meeting information is posted in the Baldwin Park Weekly resident email blast or at facebook.com/ RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando. If you are interested in attending or learning more about Rotary club, please visit baldwinparkrotary.com.

MAY 13

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month virtually. Meetings are subject to change. Members should look for updated scheduling information in the weekly Wednesday resident updates. APRIL 22

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RUNNING FOR COURAGE 5K 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin. This is an evening race around scenic Lake Baldwin. Register today to support the thousands of courageous domestic-violence survivors who find safety and healing at Harbor House every year. All proceeds support the Harbor House of Central Florida Children’s Program. Visit events. hakuapp.com/running-for-courage-5k. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available. Please contact wbennett@harborhousefl. com for any questions.

TSAC MEETING Meets at 6:30 p.m. virtually.

Meetings are subject to change.

Members should look for updated scheduling information in the weekly Wednesday resident updates.

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ROA BOARD MEETING Meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month virtually. Meetings are subject to change. All members of the ROA can attend the meetings. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Baldwin Park Network the Friday prior to the upcoming meeting. You can also access previous meeting minutes.

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TAIL OF SUCCESS Happy Tails Pet Care launched two years ago in Baldwin Park, and founder Ruth Bristow is excited to reveal a visual rebrand and additional services for pets and their parents.

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My team and the company that we’re building, we’re really focused on fulfilling the animal and giving the client peace of mind.”

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DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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hat started as a small pet-sitting and dog-walking venture in the heart of Baldwin Park two years ago has since blossomed into a booming business for Ruth Bristow.

Bristow is the founder and owner of Happy Tails Pet Care, a comprehensive pet-care business that aims to serve the needs of all pets — dogs, cats, fish, rabbits and snakes included — and bring their owners peace of mind.

Compassion is at the core of everything the Happy Tails team does, and the team has a shared love and passion for animals and their well-being. Now, it’s grown to the point where she has brought on additional staff and is preparing for both a visual rebrand and introduction of new services.

PASSION FOR PETS

Bristow always has loved being around animals, but she knew becoming a veterinarian wasn’t for her. It wasn’t until a few years ago she realized she still could work with animals without being directly in the medical field.

“I thought the only option was a veterinarian and … I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle that,” she says. “I didn’t pursue it, and I ended up pursuing art. I got laid off from my job four years ago now, and that was when it was a turning point of, ‘OK, what really motivates

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Courtesy Ruth Bristow

Ruth Bristow loves taking care of Baldwin Park’s pets.

me?’ I figured out, ‘I really love animals, I love helping animals and I love caring for people.’ I started getting educated and training myself and figured out I could become a dog walker, and that’s how it just blossomed.

“It just was this natural thing, and I’m personally more fulfilled than I’ve ever been because every day I get to help these animals feel happy and … I get to help the pet parents feel peace of mind while they’re traveling,” she says. “It just fills me with joy to be able to spread that kind of love to these animals and people.”

Although Happy Tails is a mobile service, Bristow launched it out of Baldwin Park because, as she says with a laugh, “It’s where dogs live!”

“Baldwin Park is where we started, and that’s where most of our clients are,” she says. “Baldwin Park is where so many people have dogs, and we love the dog parks there. So

many clients I know that I started with live there, so it just naturally blossomed that way. … We have several clients that we walk every day along Baldwin’s different (areas), like Parkland square and Blue Jacket Park. We’ve naturally met even more clients in the past two years just from walking around there so often.”

Happy Tails currently offers visits, walks, overnight house sitting and dog training. Each service comes with a detailed custom report with GPS and time tracking, thorough notes, and pictures sent directly to the client’s phone and/ or email.

“We are pet-enrichment professionals, and we are educated on the most up-to-date and humane pet-care practices,” Bristow says.

“We love all animals, so really (we do) whatever we can do to help any kind of pet.”

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Despite operating in the midst of a global pandemic, Happy Tails continues to grow. Bristow attributes that to their clients, whom she refers to as the Happy Tails family.

“There’s a saying that the best advertising is word of mouth, and I really have witnessed that, thanks to our clients who have recommended me and our staff over the years,” she says. “I’m so grateful for that. In terms of making it through the pandemic … we had several clients who — even though they had to start working from home — they still hired us just to support us. It has just meant so much.”

The Happy Tails team also used this past year’s experiences to get creative with adding new and exciting services for clients. Bristow brought on a dog trainer, Chris, as well as another sitter, Elizabeth, to help her provide the best services to their clients. They also offer field trips for dogs, where the team will take pups around Orlando for a few hours or bring them on doggie play dates to the park.

It’s also given her time to brainstorm and begin materializing Happy Tails’ visual rebrand.

“In some ways, the silver lining of this past year is that it has kind of helped us focus and hone in on who we are,” she says.

“We’re really focused on fulfilling the animal and giving the client peace of mind. It’s not just about, ‘OK, let’s go out and have a potty

break.’ It’s about, ‘How can we help pets feel fulfilled for the day and help the pet parent have a stronger bond with their pet?’ … I knew that having a cohesive visual brand will really help us communicate more clearly who we are.”

Happy Tails’ website soon will be getting a new look, thanks to Dox Design, and there are plenty of other projects in the works, as well. For example, Bristow is working toward becoming a feline-behavior specialist to help clients train their cats.

She also hopes to launch a live Facebook and Instagram series in which she will interview local pet experts, veterinarians and more each month to help disseminate more knowledge to and provide resources for clients.

“I’m really looking forward to that, and I’m hoping Happy Tails can be a resource for pet parents on not just dog walks and pet sitting but, like I said, really strengthening your bond with your pet,” Bristow says.

Looking ahead, Bristow also hopes to be offering Happy Tails’ very own brand of pet treats and food. Her mother also is involved with the business as a co-owner, and she is a chef.

“She and I are really interested in developing pet food that is sourced in sustainable and organic ways, and that helps contribute positively to the petfood industry and support local farms,” Bristow says.

In the meantime, Bristow is excited about and looking forward to Happy Tails’ rebrand, as well as being out in the community and meeting more pet parents and their fur babies.

“Our goal is to bring you and your pet happiness and give you peace of mind by providing service that is compassionate, safe and professional,” she says.

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PAWS FOR PEACE

Kenyetta Willis, DJ Satmary, Candice Nieves, pup Minnie, Harbor House CEO Michelle Sperzel and Teresa Butler donned T-shirts from present and past Paws for Peace walks.

Below: Darlene Gabrich went all out with the ‘70s theme with her pups, Spencer and Samantha.

Margaret Geisler represented AdventHealth and had plenty of dog bones and Frisbees to hand out.

Tie-dye, peace signs and fourlegged friends took over Blue Jacket Park Saturday, April 17, for a good cause. The 10th annual Paws for Peace Walk aimed to raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effect on pets and their owners, and funds raised from the event benefitted Harbor House of Central Florida, which works to aid those in domestic-abuse situations. The walk included a silent auction, mystery doggie bags and pet-related vendors. The in-person walk has kept small due to COVID-19 safety protocols, but supporters also could choose a virtual walk option.

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What’s Selling in ld ay o S D 1

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This adorable 3 bed/2.5 bath home truly is move in ready!

The renovated kitchen with gorgeous quartz countertops, cherry cabinetry and custom backsplash overlooks the living room with a pretty built-in fireplace and shiplap.

Beautiful wood floors downstairs and plantation shutters throughout the home. The perfect space downstairs for a home office or playroom, which is separate from all 3 bedrooms upstairs. Just a short walk to one of the community pools and playground, as well as, the Lake Baldwin walking trail. Fenced in yard with private outdoor living.

2018 Award Winner of “Real Estate Agency Neighborhood Favorite” by Nextdoor Baldwin Park 2017 Ovations Award Winner for “Best Real Estate Agency” by the Winter Park/ Maitland Observer Readers

• One of Baldwin Park’s Top Realtors in 2020

Sold for $535,000

• Highest Sales Volume in Townhomes in 2015

This 3/2.5 townhome with over 2,100 sq ft is an end unit and sits on a larger lot. Well maintained home with hardwood floors throughout the downstairs and crown molding in the formal living spaces. Open floor plan with separate living and dining rooms, plus an open kitchen/ family room area and breakfast nook. Nice office area downstairs with a built in desk space. All bedrooms are upstairs as well as the laundry area. Amazing outdoor living space with new landscaping and a lovely brick patio, making it the perfect place for entertaining.

• Highest Sales Volume in New Construction in 2013 • Ranked Top Producer since 2002 • Resident of Baldwin Park since 2004

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Beautifully upgraded manor pool home overlooking Lake Baldwin. This 5/4.5 features a downstairs master suite and wood floors throughout the downstairs. Gorgeous custom millwork, crown molding, plantation shutters. Custom built resort like pool and spa and exquisite landscape designed by Signature Landscape. Garage apartment renovation was completed in 2019 with plank tile flooring, Quartz countertops and all new cabinetry and appliances. Great location close to Baldwin Park’s downtown restaurants and all that it has to offer!

Sold for $1,350,000 This beautifully designed one story home has an open floor plan that is light and bright and was completely renovated throughout! Gorgeous kitchen with Carrara marble backsplash, a large center island w/ Quartz and tons of storage, Viking 36 gas range, Bosch dishwasher and microwave and farmhouse sink. Split bedroom plan with both bathrooms being fully renovated with marble flooring, Quartz counters and custom cabinetry and lighting. All bedrooms have new upgraded Berber carpet, light fixtures, upgraded baseboards and custom closets. New AC and new roof. This property was very well done and is a true gem!

Sold for $725,000

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