06.09.17 Winter Park/Maitland Observer

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Remembering Pulse

YOUR TOWN ATTENTION GOLFERS The Winter Park Golf Course will be closed all day this coming Monday, June 12, for scheduled maintenance.

The course also will be closed all day on the following dates: Monday, July 10; Monday, Aug. 14; and Monday, Sept. 1.

These days will allow their maintenance crew adequate time to perform important procedures for the best possible course conditions on a consistent basis.

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Artists create pieces inspired by the 49 people who died in the shooting. 5.

Hometown hero

Fiamma shooter lived in Maitland Police said John Robert Neumann Jr. killed five people at his former place of employment.

TIM FREED STAFF WRITER

A disgruntled former employee killed five people before turning the gun on himself Monday, June 5, at the Fiamma Inc. warehouse facility near the intersection of Forsyth and Hanging Moss roads in Orlando.

The victims include Kevin Clark, 53; Kevin Lawson, 46; Brenda Motanez-Crespo, 44; SEE FIAMMA PAGE 4

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inter Park High School graduate and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dennis Rivera is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Rivera works as an operations specialist and provides to their shipboard or shore-based command a wide range of technical information and assistance related to anti-surface warfare, anti-air warfare, and anti-submarine warfare. “I like standing watch in the combat information center and being exposed to all the different aspects of warfare that we control,” Rivera said.

“Serving in the Navy means putting on a uniform and doing my job to make sure the United States’ flag flies high.”

FRIDAY FUN

Teen’s organ donation saves three others’ lives Roger Trindade received the TransLife Medal of Honor after his family donated his organs.

TIM FREED STAFF WRITER

Baldwin Park ushered in the summer season with its monthly First Friday Festival June 2. 8.

A Winter Park High School student’s memory and legacy lives on — in the form of a pulse from three organ donor recipients.

SEE TEEN PAGE 4

Student Roger Trindade died following an altercation last year.

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JUNETEENTH: REMEMBERING ROSEWOOD 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. In 1923, a white mob stormed the small, prosperous African American community of Rosewood, near Florida’s Gulf Coast. Fueled by racial resentment, the mob terrorized the black residents, before burning the town to the ground. Retired educator Lizzie PRB Jenkins tells the story of Rosewood, where her aunt, Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier, survived that violent night in January 1923. For more information, call (407) 539-2680.

HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION 6 p.m. Monday, June 12, at the Maitland Public Library, 501 Maitland Ave. S. Join this Heartfulness Meditation class and learn simple techniques that improve wellness of being. No registration necessary.

This event takes place on the second and fourth Monday of every month. For more information, call (407) 647-7700.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

FRESH FOR KIDS 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Maitland Public Library, 501 Maitland Ave. S. Each month, the library uses a different ingredient to prepare simple, hands-on recipes you can eat afterwards. Perfect for kids in kindergarten and older.

For more information, call (407) 647-7700.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Maitland Public Library, 501 Maitland Ave. S. Shop at the monthly BOGO sale, which benefits the Friends of the Library. (407) 647-7700.

MONDAY, JUNE 19

SAVE THE RAIN FOREST 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 19, at the Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. See the Amazon rainforest come alive as puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams recreates the lush jungle setting and tells the survival story of amazing, endangered animals. Inspired by the book “The Great Kapok Tree” by Lynne Cherry. Registration required. For more information or to register, call (407) 623-3300, Ext. 4.

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BOOK DISCUSSION AT THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WINTER PARK 1 p.m. Monday, June 26, at the University Club of Winter Park, 841 North Park Ave., Winter Park. Take part in a book discussion of “Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape and the Making of Winston Churchill,” by Candice Millard. Imperialism and courage are on display in this narrative of the young Winston Churchill’s exploits during the Boer War. The New York Times called the book, the third from Millard, “tremendously readable and enjoyable.” For more information, call (407) 6446149 or visit uclubwp.org.

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ZOOM AROUND THE WORLD 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. Meet animals from the far corners of our planet without leaving the library. You might even meet emperor scorpions, a red-billed hornbill, a bearded dragon or a sugar glider.

Registration required; register both adults and children who will attend. Presented by the Central Florida Zoo. For more, call (407) 623-3300, Ext. 4.

Maitland museum to offer open Civil Rights discussion The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center’s series will focus on the Civil Rights movement and Jim Crow laws.

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INDEPENDENCE BASH 6 to 11 p.m. Monday, July 3, in the Village Center and Harbor Park. Presented by the Baldwin Park Joint Committee and sponsored by Westminster Communities and Lake Baldwin Church, this event is a community highlight, with more than 100 vendors, a kiddie fun zone, a beer garden, food trucks, Baldwin Park’s own Room 2 band and, of course, a 15-minute fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. It draws more than 20,000 attendees.

For more, visit baldwinparkevents.com/independencebash.

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Pictured above is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a visit to Orlando in 1964.

WATERMELON 5K 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. Start your Independence Day the right way with a 5K. Join friends, family and neighbors for a morning celebration featuring ice-cold watermelon and American pride. Cost is $30 to $38. Military personnel and family members receive a $10 discount (through July 2) and a special bib. For more information, call (407) 8961160.

There was a time in the southern United States when the color of your skin determined your school, where you could eat, where you could use the restroom and where you could get a drink of water.

It wasn’t just prejudice — it was state law.

It’s a painful memory in U.S. history, but to officials at one Maitland museum, it’s also part of an ongoing — and necessary —discussion.

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center in Maitland will delve deeper into Jim Crow laws, the issues of race, and how far we’ve come since the Civil Rights movement in a four-part workshop series June 13 to 16.

The sessions will be based on the four-part PBS series titled “The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow,” which gives the history from 1865 to 1954 about how the laws were created and how Civil Rights activists challenged those laws. Workshops also will highlight significant figures in Central Florida during the Civil Rights Movement, including Wolf Khan, a German immigrant of Jewish descent who

witnessed the horrors of Nazi Germany.

After immigrating to the United States following World War II, Khan came to live in the Orlando area and noticed the segregation of the AfricanAmerican community. Blacks were not allowed to swim in public pools, so Khan decided to challenge this in his own way: by offering African-Americans lessons at Lake Mann.

Executive Director Pam Kancher said some visitors might be curious why a Civil Rights discussion is happening at a center that teaches the history of the Holocaust. It all ties back to the original intent of the center: to create a community that’s free of all forms of racism, bigotry and hate, she said.

“It has never been out mission to only focus on the Holocaust as it pertained to the Jewish community,” Kancher said.

“Therefore, we have brought exhibits in to talk about the Nazi persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Nazi persecution of homosexuals. We look at other genocides around the world.”

Program Coordinator Terrance Hunter said the Jim Crow laws and the segregation of African-Americans in the U.S. gave the example for the Nuremberg

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Laws in Nazi Germany.

Both laws draw many similarities — controlling who someone could marry and what school someone could attend.

“There was — I hate to say — a successful model for marginalizing and dehumanizing a group of people,” Hunter said. “That was expanded upon and taken to a whole other level in Nazi Germany.”

An exhibit, titled “Embracing the Dream,” is currently on display. It highlights several Central Florida Civil Rights figures such as Khan. The center will be opening two more exhibits next month: “A Place for All People” which celebrates the founding of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, as well as “The Tuskegee Airmen,” which explores the history and heroism of the first African-American pilots to fly in combat during World War II. Contact Tim Freed at tfreed@orangeobserver.com.

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The St. Johns River Water Management District estimates it will take several months for groundwater levels to return to normal despite the recent rainfall in Central Florida.

Crepeway Caffe will open in Downtown Winter Park.

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Crepeway Caffe is expected to open in the next two to three months.

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Abnormally dry Moderate drought

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Although the recent rainfall certainly is welcome in the middle of a prolonged drought, it likely will take a few months for Florida’s aquifer levels to recover from the dry winter.

In anticipation of that recovery period, the St. Johns River Water Management District expanded its water shortage warning to all 18 counties under its jurisdiction, which includes a portion of Orange County.

Central Florida has seen several brush fires since the SJRWMD first issued a water shortage warning in March. Orange County Fire Rescue spokeswoman Ngoc Huynh said the department has responded to 285 brushfires from March 1 to May 26 — 32 of which required assistance from the Florida Forest Service to extinguish. In 2016, OCFR responded to 115 brushfires within the same time frame.

“I think part of the issue is that even though we got some rain recently, it’s still not what we need in order to avoid dry conditions,” Huynh said.

Although brush fires generally are classified as one of three categories depending on the number of units dispatched, the dryness of the area and certain weather conditions, the department tends to elevate the category as a precaution during dry conditions.

Regardless of the conditions, the district’s water shortage warning is based on data-driven analysis that stems from rainfall and groundwater levels that are in more than 2,000 sites throughout its jurisdiction.

To ensure the water residents consume does not overwhelm

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the supply available at any one time, the district requests residents and commercial businesses abide by the year-round mandatory watering restrictions, which can differ depending on the time of year.

“We’re entering the wet season, which begins (in June), and so we should anticipate additional rain, although we do have a period that we need to make up for,” said SJRWMD spokeswoman Danielle Spears. “Conditions haven’t reached a point where there’s an expectation of insufficient water to meet demand, but we are at a point where we do need to elevate the conversation about conserving water.”

The counties within the district’s jurisdiction that had the least amount of rain were Orange, Brevard, Osceola and Okeechobee, each of which received less than one inch during May. The last water shortage warning was issued in 1999, but if groundwater levels do not recover quickly enough, the district could issue a higher phase warning that could potentially lead to more restrictions and increases in water bills due to the constraint on water allocations.

“You’re not going to run out of water; you’re going to run out of cheap drinking water, and that’s what groundwater is,” Spears said. “What we do is we basically allocate the water to utilities and say, ‘OK, you can take X amount of groundwater per day.’ So that’s our role. But some of them do have tiered billing, which means that as use goes up, the cost goes up.”

Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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WHEN TO WATER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME The second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November. n Irrigation is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. n During daylight saving time, irrigation is limited to two days per week. n Residential addresses that end in an odd number or have no address are allowed to water on Wednesdays and Saturdays. n Residential addresses that end in an even number may water Thursdays and Sundays. n Non-residential irrigation is allowed on Tuesdays and Fridays.

EASTERN STANDARD TIME The first Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March. n During EST, irrigation is limited to one day per week. n Residential addresses that end in an odd number or have no address are allowed to water on Saturdays. n Residential addresses that end in an even number may water on Sundays. n Non-residential irrigation is allowed on Tuesday.

Get your appetite ready, because crepes are coming to Park Avenue.

Crepe guru Konstantinos Chilias is bringing his crepe creations to Downtown Winter Park in the form of the Crepeway Caffe — his fourth location in Florida to feature the culinary delight with Greek and French roots.

Chilias, aka Chef Dinos, plans to open the café in the next two to three months in time for the next school year, replacing the vacant space left by A’s Sweet Treats at 513 S. Park Ave. The feel of Downtown Winter Park and close proximity to Rollins College is a perfect fit for one of his restaurants, Chilias said.

“It’s a unique neighborhood,” he said. “There’s a unique affair with crepes; they’re very popular.

It’s the perfect place for a creperie.”

Chilias said the Winter Park location will be smaller than the ones he opened in Sarasota, Tampa and Miami Beach, but that won’t affect the quality of the food, he said.

The online menu for Chilias’ La Creperie Caffe features more than 60 different variations of crepes, with something for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Guests can enjoy savory crepes such as the Southwest and French Quarter, as well as sweet crepes covered in sugar, cinnamon, Nutella, cream cheese and a wide range of fruit.

There’s also a breakfast menu that gives the crepes the omelet treatment, and the café also will feature a range of coffees and paninis, he said.

Originally from Greece, Chilias first became interested in crepes in the early 80s at a university in Paris. He saw the numerous street vendors selling crepes topped with banana and coconut, and realized that crepes should be made around the world, he said.

Chilias spent 15 years making crepes in Paris before coming to the U.S. in 1996 and opening a creperie in Los Angeles. Twelve years ago, he came to Florida to open a creperie in Ybor City. Most recently, he celebrated the opening of a location in Miami Beach.

Contact Tim Freed at tfreed@orangeobserver.com.

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GENERAL RESTRICTIONS n Irrigation limitations apply to water withdrawn from ground or surface water, from a private well or pump, or from a public or private utility. n Irrigation is limited to no more than 3/4-inch of water and no more than one hour per zone per irrigation day. n Irrigation should be limited to the amount necessary to meet landscape needs. n If reclaimed water is available for irrigation use, the use of private irrigation wells is not authorized. n Irrigation limitations apply to all landscape irrigation not currently regulated by a consumptive use permit. n People irrigating with an automatic lawn irrigation system installed after May 1991 must use a rain sensor device or switch that overrides the system when there’s adequate rainfall.

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Baldwin Park teacher Fiamma faces sexual abuse charges shooting Attorney claims Baldwin Park preschool teacher sexually abused child.

TIM FREED STAFF WRITER

A Boca Raton attorney is suing Bright Horizons Children’s Centers for hiring an employee he claims sexually abused a 3-yearold boy at the preschool’s Baldwin Park location.

The lawsuit, filed June 1, claims the teacher should never have been hired and that a diligent background check would have revealed he was unsafe.

“Schools have to make safety the highest priority,” attorney Jeff Herman, of Herman Law, said. “That means that if you’re hiring somebody, you’re confident they’re safe — there’s no red flags.

“I’ve done over a thousand sexual abuse cases,” he said. “The allegations that are in this complaint are as outrageous as I’ve ever made as far as notice, as far as complaints, as far as warnings that this guy was unsafe.”

The suspected teacher was observed in multiple instances putting children on his lap, as per photos released in a Bright Horizons newsletter. Another teacher reportedly claimed to administration the suspected teacher was engaging in “grooming” behavior — touching a child to gain their trust and prepare them to be molested.

This likely has been happening throughout the past year, Herman said, adding that this suspected teacher was hired back in August 2016.

“We believe it went on for a long period of time,” Herman said. “We believe that there’s multiple instances of abuse, all that happened here at Bright Horizons at Baldwin Park.”

The teacher was also report-

edly following dozens of young boy models on Instagram, Herman said.

A criminal background was discovered as well, which included an arrest and conviction for making a bomb threat.

The teacher has since been fired in the wake of two children claiming they were touched inappropriately, prompting an investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

The Baldwin Park Bright Horizons director has been put on administrative leave, while police cars and security guards have been stationed at the Bright Horizons location, 1700 Firehouse Lane, for the safety of the children.

Herman said this all could have all been avoided, and that the family of the child wants answers.

“They’re looking for justice,” he said. “They want to give their child a voice.”

Herman said this isn’t the first time a Bright Horizons preschool has been involved in this type of controversy. This is the fifth case of sexual abuse he has taken up against the preschool chain, following three in South Florida and one in Georgia.

There is an ongoing criminal investigation taking place, Herman said.

Bright Horizons released a statement: “We have been working closely with DCF on a situation that was reported to us in May and have been fully supporting DCF in that investigation. We have been communicating with families at the center throughout this process. We have not received the legal complaint that was shared with the news

“I’ve done over a thousand sexual abuse cases. The allegations that are in this complaint are as outrageous as I’ve ever made as far as notice, as far as complaints, as far as warnings that this guy was unsafe.”

— Attorney Jeff Herman

MAITLAND THERAPIST ARRESTED FOR CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES A 42-year-old therapist working at Big Bear Behavioral Health in Maitland was arrested two weeks ago after she was accused of molesting two underage girls during a therapy session, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Jessica Lazzara, of Mulberry, was reportedly fired from her job after the arrest.

“Big Bear was notified of the incident and took immediate action to address the concerns reported to us,” company officials said in a prepared statement.

“Big Bear places great value on the confidentiality and safety of our clients and staff, and are dedicated to serving our community with caring, competent strength.

We pride ourselves in working with clinicians of the highest caliber, and exceed all local, state and federal guidelines in qualifying our employees prior to hire.”

Lazzara has previous arrests for charges that include providing alcohol to a minor and driving under the influence of alcohol.

media today and have not been told by any family about the concerns referenced. Neither DCF nor the police have contacted us about this, either.

“These are very serious allegations, and if the police or DCF do investigate them, of course, we will support their efforts fully,” the statement read. “Nothing is more important than getting to the truth for any children involved and their families.”

Contact Tim Freed at tfreed@orangeobserver.com.

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Jeffrey Roberts, 57; and Robert Snyder, 69.

The shooter, 45-year-old John Robert Neumann Jr., lived in Maitland. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said he was fired from Fiamma in April. Neumann, a U.S. Army veteran, came to the business Monday morning with a handgun and a knife.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call at 8:03 a.m. about an active shooter situation at Fiamma.

Three male victims and one female victim were found dead at the business, while a fifth victim was transported to a hospital and later died from injuries.

There were seven survivors who were inside the building.

“It’s a sad day for us once again here in Orange County,” Demings said. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the victims this morning.”

Demings added that in June 2014, there were reports that Neumann was involved in a workplace violence incident during which he allegedly battered another employee.

There were no charges pressed at the time, but Neumann also had previous arrests that include charges of possession of marijuana, a DUI and battery.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs gave her condolences to the victims’ families.

“I wish to express my regrets, my sympathy and my sorrow for the family members and the friends of those that we lost this morning,” she said. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen this play itself out in our community and in other communities across the nation. It is incumbent upon all of us not to become complacent or become callus to these horrific situations.”

Police were searching his home at the Lake of the Woods mobile home park off U.S. Highway 17-92 shortly after the incident.

Fiamma builds awnings for campers and RVs. Contact Tim Freed at tfreed@orangeobserver.com.

Roger Trindade — a student from Brazil in Winter Park High School’s International Baccalaureate Program — became a hero in the wake of tragedy, donating multiple organs to save three lives after of an incident in Winter Park’s Central Park last October took the teen’s life.

The 15-year-old was declared brain dead shortly after he was found lying unconscious following an altercation with a group of Winter Park students.

Adriana Thomé, Trindade’s mother who lives more than 3,000 miles away in Brazil, received the TransLife Medal of Honor on his behalf about a month ago.

The medal reads, “In their final hour, they gave a lifetime.”

“In the first place, I would like to have never received this medal,” Thomé said. “Roger was the light in my life, a smiling, alwayshappy boy who had a lot of respect for everyone and a huge heart. It

was this huge heart that made me choose to donate an organ. I am sure that in addition to the organ donated, the person received love, affection, happiness and more.”

Thomé received hope there would be justice for her son last December, when three Winter Park students were arrested in connection with the incident.

One of the three boys will be sentenced July 7. The other two boys are expected to go through trial in August.

“I would very much like these people to spend a lot of time in

“I’m sure he approved of our decision to continue living in someone, bringing comfort and happiness to other people.”

— Adriana Thomé, Roger Trindade’s mother

jail,” Thomé said. “It does not bring Roger’s life back, but they have to serve as an example to others.

“Two things worry me,” she said. “One is that the parents of these children are directly responsible for what happened to my son. I educated my son to respect and preserve the people who were around him, I cannot understand how these parents are not responsible for the acts of their children. Another issue is my son took a punch and died, so ‘one punch can kill’ should be considered a weapon. These are my questions for politicians to question the laws, so that no mother has to cry over the death of her son in the future in this country.”

The image of Thomé’s son is permanently stopped in time — a boy slowly becoming a young man in the United States. She remembers his unique sense of humor, the sleight-of-hand card tricks he mastered with hours of prac-

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tice, and how no one ever saw him upset or angry.

Thomé won’t have a chance to meet the recipients of the organs until at least a year after the donation, and only if the families wish to meet the family of the donor.

But she knows the organ donations would be exactly what Roger would have wanted.

His final gift was the gift of life.

“I’m sure he approved of our decision to continue living in someone, bringing comfort and happiness to other people,” Thomé said. “I’m very proud.”

Contact Tim Freed at tfreed@orangeobserver.com.

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Fabian Pesci, the owner of Fabu Pottery, is working on 49 mini projects for the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER

It’s hard to miss Fabian Pesci’s artsy colorful tent at the Maitland Farmers Market. His large decorative display of handmade plates, trays and bowls easily draws in passers-by with its eclectic and elaborate designs.

The pottery, either inspired by his own imagination or designed according to customer requests, is all handmade in his home studio.

To create his pieces, Pesci uses a variety of items, such as wedding dresses, welcome mats, Christmas decorations, ink stamps, doilies, lace and even starfish.

“You can use anything; you just have to be creative,” Pesci said.

Most recently, Pesci, 46, has channeled that creativity into one of the most special projects of his career: a collection of pieces to commemorate the first anniversay of the Pulse nightclub shooting.

As someone of Spanish heritage and a member of the LGBT community who also lost someone in the June 12, 2016, attack, Pesci immediately agreed to donate his

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Fabian Pesci crafts his pieces at his home studio. He markets his wares at the Maitland Farmers Market.

time and talent to aid a cause so close to his heart.

The project comprises 49 individual tiles depicting the names, ages and a colorful symbolic electrocardiogram that has become associated with the tragedy. When complete, the pieces either will be displayed in the Orlando Library or donated to the victims’ families.

“All of this is going to help somehow, I’m sure,” Pesci said.

“And I’m glad I can be part of that.

I’m so happy they chose me … but if they don’t use it, then it’s still fine. I would be happy to donate it to the families.”

Pesci first started pottery as a hobby six years ago. He learned how to make pieces of all shapes and sizes after a year of taking classes at a nearby pottery studio. Eventually, he was creating so many pieces that a teacher

encouraged him to consider selling his work.

“I love it so much because of the creativity,” Pesci said. “It’s something you can make with your own hands. … It makes me so proud to make something other people can use in the oven or the dishwasher or treasure as memorabilia.”

Pesci took his teacher’s advice and sold out. Customers’ interest in his pottery and his love in creating it inspired him to launch his own independent business, Fabu Pottery, which he operates as a second job on top of his 16-year occupation as a professional home organizer.

To market his skills, he attended several art festivals and shows for three years. His passion and artistry skills have given Pesci a comfortable income, and he now spends many of his evenings either

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crafting ornate and functional pottery or teaching others how during workshop classes held in his home.

“To make a plate, it takes me about one to two hours,” he said.

“It depends on how hard it is to make the plate. But it takes three days to dry and then a day-anda-half in a kiln. Then after I put the glaze on, it takes another dayand-a-half. So the whole process takes about a week or at least five days.”

The classes, limited to 10 people, are held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. However, Pesci has not offered any workshops the past two weeks so he could focus his attention on his Pulse anniversary project.

Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

In addition to Pesci’s pottery projects, the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park will host a special exhibition featuring pieces created for the Pulse tragedy anniversary.

“I kept getting phone calls from artists who wanted to do something,” Curator Rachel Frisby said.

In response, Frisby decided to host the summer-long exhibition.

“It really started with artists wanting a voice,” she said.

More than 150 artists from across the United States, even some from other countries, submitted artwork to the gallery. In the end, about 60 were accepted for the exhibition, with more than half of the featured work from Florida artists.

“They floored me,” Frisby said about the submitted work. “This is a celebration of love.”

The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays at the museum, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. For more, call (407) 6476294.

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Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, “Finding Neverland” is the incredible story of the creation of “Peter Pan.” Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles for inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their widowed mother. Based on the boys’ make-believe adventures, he writes the play that has astounded theater-goers ever since. Adding pixie dust and a lot of “believing,” Barrie leaves his old world behind for Neverland, where the wonders of childhood last forever. Fairwinds Broadway in Orlando presents this performance at the Dr. Phillips Center. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org.

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‘GEEZERS’ The Tommy Lee Johnston play, “Geezers,” introduces us to some wonderful people enjoying their “golden years” in a retirement home. Jack, a pathologically shy, 27-year-old man, begins a job there, but it’s the “geezers” who wind up helping Jack. On the road to his epiphany, Jack learns from this wise group of mentors in this heartwarming drama about growth, learning, wisdom and love. At the Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, 419A W. Fairbanks Ave. For more information, call (407) 920-4034 or visit breakthroughtheatre.com.

‘MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE’ Famous for the level of training received by young ones (grades 3 to 8) at the Orlando Rep, their summer camp production this year is a true musical “adventure.” Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo, and those diligently hilarious Penguins as they bound onto the stage of the Orlando Rep. They have escaped from New York’s Central Park Zoo with the realization that “feeding time” is different in the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. At 1 p.m. For more information, call (407) 896-7365 or visit OrlandoRep.com.

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‘SOUNDS OF FREEDOM BAND’ REMEMBRANCE CONCERT Celebrating the culture, diversity and history of our nation, the Sounds of Freedom Band will present “We. Are. Americans.” The concert will feature music from American composers that celebrates the history that shaped our country. Presented at 3:30 p.m. at the Orlando Rep Theater at Loch Haven Park, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. Visit centralfloridasoundsoffreedom.com.

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Paisley Lux, 4, got a temporary tattoo.

Most of the younger attendees flocked to the face-painting booth to have their faces painted like butterflies, animals and more.

Left: Will Holden, 5, ran on a hamster wheel to make a sno-cone at the Winter Park Library Summer Reading Kickoff.

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To begin this year’s challenge, the library hosted a Summer Reading Kickoff Saturday, June 3, complete with fun, games and book giveaways for children and adults who signed up for the program.

— TIM FREED Artist Martin Williams displayed his artwork.

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Hornets earn state runner-up honors The Bishop Moore Catholic High School baseball team fell to The Bolles School (Jacksonville), 7-2, in the state final.

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The Bishop Moore Catholic High School Hornets made it all the way to the state championship in baseball last week, coming out as the state runner-up after falling 7-2 to defending champions The Bolles School (Jacksonville).

It was a tremendous season for the Hornets, who cruised through the postseason. They held their opponents scoreless in the two games leading up to the state championship, pulling off a 3-0 win over South Sumter High School in the regional finals and crushing Lemon Bay High School 8-0 in a state semifinal.

The two games featured phenomenal pitching from workhorse starting pitcher and Bishop Moore senior Josh Bates. His work on the mound helped send his team to a game it missed last year after falling in the state semifinals.

Bates pitched a no-hitter through six innings against Lemon Bay, just one inning away from a pitcher’s ultimate bragging right.

“He’s matured tremendously in the last two-and-a-half months,” Bishop Moore coach Tony Mehlich said after the state semifinal win.

“Offensively, I told the guys that if we score five, six, seven runs, we have a chance to beat anybody with Josh on the mound.”

“They’ve been preaching to us, get ahead in the count so you can have fun and use other stuff,” Bates said regarding his pitching mix. “I really felt my fastball and my curveball was on, too.”

However, things got out of hand early in the state championship game, played at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. The varsity squad spotted Bolles five runs in the top of the first inning.

It was also a game with significant delays. The start of the game was pushed back two hours

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The Bishop Moore Hornets have a lot to be proud of this season; they finished as the state runner-up in baseball.

because of inclement weather and stopped midway once again for about an hour.

Connor Scheitzach doubled to left field and Fabian Escalante tripled to centerfield in the bottom of the fourth to bring the score to 6-2, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Escalante and Kyle Mock each finished 2-for-3 with a run scored.

The Hornets finished the season with an overall record of 21-11.

During Mehlich’s three years as head coach, Bishop Moore has finished as the regional runner up, regional champion and state runner up. They could remain competitive, as well. Two of their top

players — Mock and Escalante — are only sophomores, and show a bright future ahead for the team.

Escalante led the team with a batting average of .386 during the season up through the regional tournament championship. He also held the top spot for RBIs with 18. Mock held a team-leading 30 runs, along with three home runs and a .369 batting average.

The sophomore is already a Troy commit, along with senior Bobby Spitulski, who led the team with 34 hits and posted a batting average of .374.

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Are Zestimates helping or hurting homeowners?

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f you own a home or plan on purchasing one in the future, you likely are well versed with the online home-valuation tool on Zillow called Zestimate.

Recently, Zillow and its estimates of value have come under fire by way of a lawsuit alleging the site’s evaluation of a particular property was inaccurate and damaging the prospects of selling at fair value.

Barbara Anderson was the homeowner in question and also a real-estate attorney.

Anderson initially filed suit claiming the Zestimate was not legal in Illinois (where she resides) and further stated it was damaging her chances of getting market value. Since then, she has withdrawn her suit and started fresh as one of two attorneys leading a class-action suit representing all homeowners whose homes are on Zillow, according to The Glenview Patch, a local publication where Anderson currently lives.

The current lawsuit addressing the Zestimate and whether it is legal or even close to accurate isn’t the first time consumers or real-estate professionals have bemoaned Zestimates and other online valuation tools.

After all, how can a computer algorithm possibly know all the ins and outs of a single property without ever having sent anyone to physically view the home in person, inside and out?

The answer given on the website itself is clear: A Zestimate is not an appraisal. To quote: “The Zestimate home valuation is Zillow’s estimated market value, computed using a proprietary formula. It is not an appraisal. It is a starting point in determining a home’s value.”

Again, the verbiage on the website itself couldn’t be more precise, but you have to scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Zestimate hyperlink to find to this information.

When buyers view a home on the website, they are shown the listing price and then immediately the Zestimate, which in many cases varies from the asking price. Additionally, Zillow provides a prediction of sorts of the future value of the home with its Zestimate forecast. I spoke with someone at Zillow group. He was quick to state Zestimates are in fact estimates of values and not “Zappraisals.”

work falls to the homeowners and their Realtor to explain to the buyers why the Zestimate is off. Consumers who make it to the sellers and their agent can easily obtain a copy of an appraisal justifying a listing price, but who of those wouldbe buyers take the Zestimate as fact and never bother to set that appointment? The concern for a potential homeowner in this case can be real.

So what is a seller to do when a Zestimate is lacking accuracy?

One of the best ways to put low online valuations to rest is to obtain a professional appraisal

and make it known and available to potential buyers. Add an up-to-date CMA completed by a Realtor to the mix, and sellers can create a more accurate online narrative alongside blog posts, photography and even custom websites.

The average buyer and seller understands the Zestimate and tools just like it aren’t appraisals and have significant margins for errors. Although I have seen offers come in that are not in line with a homes value and then realized the Zestimate for the subject property matches the low-ball offer price, this is

something that can be remedied with the facts and figures mentioned above.

The best defense is a strong offense. Have the data at hand and hire a professional Realtor to help educate buyers and navigate the potential woes of the web. Overall, there is more benefit to a seller to have their home on these websites than drawbacks — at least for now.

Christina Rordam is a local Realtor with 12 years experience and a member of ORRAs Top Producer Club. For more, visit christinasellsorlando.com.

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Certainly, Zillow is not subjected to the licensing laws that appraisers are, and Zillow maintains the law provides room for online estimates of value such as the tool they provide. However, the fact remains that many homeowners do rely on Zillow and similar sites to determine the value of a home they are considering buying or selling, at least in part.

Zestimates can be most problematic in areas of historic or unique homes. I’ve seen Zestimates come in tens of thousands of dollars below recent appraisals, and ultimately, the

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The home was designed by Grant and renovated by its current owner, who was known for hosting galas at the home several times a month. Situated on 2.1 acres, the home features seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, five one-half bathrooms, a ballroom that can accommodate 200 guests, an elevator, several bars, a terraced gardens, a summer kitchen, a spa and a pool. But the home’s list of amenities doesn’t end there.

“There is an unbelievable theater room, a cool game room, a nice exercise room, an open floorplan and the master (suite) is in its own separate wing,” said John Pinel, one of the home’s listing agents with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate.

The home has been on the market for about two weeks, and Pinel

said it already has been viewed by several different parties.

“We feel it’s a fair price for that house,” Pinel said. “The dirt alone is worth $4 million or $5 million.”

The first thing guests will notice when entering the home is the marble foyer, curved, grand staircase and Chihuly chandelier. And the back of the home features glass walls that overlook the infinity pool and Lake Maitland.

“There is nothing in Central Florida that compares to this property,” said Mick Night, the home’s other listing agent with Coldwell Banker. “The residence was built for large-scale entertaining, and it certainly delivers.”

The home originally was listed at $11.9 million; the current price represents about a $4 million price reduction.

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MAY REAL-ESTATE SALES 32707 Overall SINGLE FAMILY Overall Bank Owned Short Sales Other MULTI FAMILY Overall Bank Owned Short Sales Other

Sale Prices Average Median $211,683 $210,000

Days on Mkt 23

Days to Close 42

$222,500 $197,804 $148,500 $225,000

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$151,500 $120,255 $0 $153,000

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Avg List $ $457,158

Sale Prices Average Median $439,643 $305,000

Days on Mkt 43

Days to Close 40

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$574,826 $179,000 $115,000 $609,589

$551,704 $180,500 $115,000 $584,458

$389,000 $180,500 $115,000 $425,000

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$166,494 $0 $0 $166,494

$132,000 $0 $0 $132,000

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Sales 63

Avg List $ $841,871

Sale Prices Average Median $808,072 $475,774

Days on Mkt 92

Days to Close 59

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$917,317 $424,450 $699,000 $942,402

$878,273 $383,637 $638,000 $903,889

$480,000 $383,637 $638,000 $500,000

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$509,715 $0 $56,500 $550,916

$345,000 $0 $56,500 $350,000

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Avg List $ $215,629

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$236,355 $200,600 $141,000 $242,694

$232,278 $203,935 $148,500 $237,652

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$138,650 $135,000 $0 $138,931

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