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CONTENTS

JUNE 2021

WORKS OF HEART

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CREATIVE MIND Resident Liz Carey found her passion for abstract art last year.

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

20 FROM THE COVER Golden Hour wine shop is open on Lake Baldwin Lane.

12 MEET THE COMMITTEE Get to know many of the Baldwin Park committee members!

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

14 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN A former resident recalls Baldwin Park’s beginnings.

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

28 COMMUNITY CALENDAR See what’s happening around the neighborhood this month.

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Editor and Publisher — Michael Eng meng@orangeobserver.com

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

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

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Baldwin Park notebook 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 April 15, 2021, meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network at BaldwinParkNetwork.com once approved.

ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

BY STACEY FRYREAR The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. The April 27, 2021, meeting was deferred to May 25, 2021. A copy of the official March 23, 2021, meeting minutes can be obtained on the Community Network — BaldwinParkNetwork.com — once acknowledged by the Board of Directors during the May 25 meeting.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Summer in Florida is right around the corner and brings with it longer days, heat, humidity and, of course, the beginning of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. While the prospect of a storm impacting our area can be somewhat disconcerting, preparation can help lessen those fears.

Preparing in advance for hurricane season can determine not only how safely and comfortably you ride out the storm, but also how easy it is to handle the days and weeks after the storm has passed.

The Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association, Commercial Owners Association and Joint Committee are responsible for the property owned by each Association, including certain

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parks, facility centers, parking lots and landscaping. This is not an all-inclusive list.

As homeowners and business owners, you are responsible for your dwelling during a hurricane. If you are a tenant, you need to check with your landlord for specific responsibilities.

IMPORTANT STEPS

n Make a plan. All residents should prepare for hurricane season by creating a family plan and disaster supply kit, securing personal property and having a place to go in the event of an evacuation. A plan should answer the following questions: How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?

What is my shelter plan? What is my evacuation route? What is my family/ household communication plan? Learn more at bit.ly/3o8aZIp. n Hurricane kit. The most important part of your hurricane plan is a hurricane kit that includes the basic life support you will need after a disaster.

Prepare to be self-sufficient for at least three days to two weeks. n Tune in. Listen to and follow public announcements through local media.

OCFL ALERT is an alert system that allows Orange County government to contact you via email or cell phone text message during an emergency affecting Orange County. Download to your phone by visiting bit.ly/3bm68OB.

n The TSAC moved to approve the proposals provided by BrightView Tree Care for the 2021 canopy tree trimming. n The TSAC moved to appoint Lori Pollock as the chairman for the committee and Robert “Bob” Russell as the secretary. Dale Petersen submitted his resignation from the committee. n The TSAC moved to recommend A/R/C Associates Incorporated to the ROA Board as the selected consultant company to assist with the upcoming re-roofing projects in the townhome service areas.

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 March has been treated with a fungicide. n BrightView has installed pine mulch in plant beds within the service areas. n Camellias in the CH No. 2/Mattamy service areas were treated for scale.

n Camellias in the Issa 22 and Issa 28 service areas were fertilized. n All St. Augustine has been fertilized. 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: City Homes No. 4 (middle of 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.

BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.

BY BILL PATTERSON

VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES n The Village Center Parking lots will have some temporary closures to reseal and re-stripe. The start date for this project is June 7 and will run through July 20, weather permitting. Please keep an eye out for notifications of which lot is closed and when. This will be done in phases as to minimize parking lot closures. Both Baldwin Harbor Apartment buildings have parking in their garages that can be used for shoppers. 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,

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOUSE OWNERS Many residents are either making improvements to their homes or possibly planning to change something in the near future. Below is information regarding how you can plan to make any changes to the exterior of your townhome or courtyard/private zone area: n If you want to make any exterior changes to doors, windows, hardware, courtyard/private zone, etc., you will need to obtain approval from the Architectural Review

please call the Orlando Police Department non-emergency phone number at (321) 235-5300. 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 coned-off areas.

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. 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 cov-

Committee. Applications are available on the Baldwin Park Network. n If you are repairing or replacing a door, window, plant species, etc., with the same exact one, there is no need for ARC approval — only if you want to replace with something different (such as different hardware, a different mutton pattern, more efficient window glass, different door or different type of plants/layout pattern).

n If you are looking for existing plans (blueprints) for your townhome, you can obtain a copy by visiting the city of Orlando’s website and requesting a copy at bit. ly/3bhGXNi. The Association office does not keep copies within the office. The city of Orlando will have a copy in long-term storage if something is available for your property.

enant 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.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT n Farris and Foster’s, located at 4875 New Broad St., is back with chocolate workshops and partie, girls’ nights out, date nights, family nights and birthday parties.

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Meet your Baldwin Park COMMITTEE MEMBERS T

he Baldwin Park Architectural Review Committee comprises five members and one alternate, who are appointed by the Residential Owners Association Board. The purpose of the ARC is to make approval or denial decisions based on the Baldwin Park design guidelines regarding any changes to an existing residential homes or lots. Committee members include Dan Dixon (chair), Dan Farmer, Cathleen Craft, Deanna Conrad and Ted Smith. Michael Lynch is the alternate.

The Covenants Committee consists of at least three and no more than seven members who are appointed by the Residential Owners Association Board. The main objective for covenants

MAHEEN AKHTER — TSAC Occupation/title: Attorney and currently the associate general counsel of Elevation Financial Group LLC Community/ civic experience: Townhome

WILLIAM CAMPBELL — TSAC Occupation/ title: Vice president of operations for a multinational company and entrepreneur helping small businesses Community/civic experience:

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is to maintain the beautiful character of the development, assist in setting the future tone for the quality of Baldwin Park as a community, and to enforce the covenants. The committee meets once a month to review violations that have not been corrected. Covenants Committee members include Richard Darrington, David Pollock, Lori Pollock, Ted Smith, Barry Williams and Tom Williams (chair).

The Townhome Service Area Committee’s purpose is to advise the Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association, Inc. Board of Directors on matters of interest to the owners of Townhome, City Home and Live/Work properties within Baldwin Park, including the development of annual budgets and setting

Service Area Committee How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Two years Where did you live before?

Houston, Texas, and Greenville, South Carolina Family/household members: Saqib R. Ahmed, Mohs surgeon at Dermatology Group, P.A.; Tuki, 2.5-year-old Ragdoll cat; and Baby Boy Ahmed, coming this August

Baldwin Park JC Board, Townhome Service Area Committee, Downtown Baldwin Park Committee, supporter of local charities including Zebra Coalition, Hope & Help Center and others How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Since 2011 Where did you live before?

Coral Springs, Florida Family/household members: Husband, Andrew

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of monthly assessments. The committee members are elected by owners of property within each service area and must be a Townhome, City Home or Live/Work owner to serve on the committee. If you are interested in more information on this committee, please contact Melissa Parker at MParker@ BaldwinParkpoa.com. TSAC members include Lori Pollock, chair (Cambridge); Jerry Sellers (Issa 22); Vacant (Issa 28); Eric Christner (Live/Work); Robert “Bob” Russell (City Home No. 1); William Campbell (City Home No. 2); Edward Ward (Mattamy/ City Home No. 3); Maheen Akhter (City Home No. 4); and Jim Mark (at large).

DEANNA CONRAD — ARC Occupation/title: Consultant on the Orange County Public Schools building project for Total Project Strategies Inc. as a consultant; licensed residential contractor.

Community/civic experience: Secretary, Baldwin Park ARC How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Since 2014 Where did you live before?

Winter Park Family/household members: Son, Jason, and daughters, Parker and Mia

CATHLEEN CRAFT — ARC Occupation/title: City planner, chief planner Community/civic experience: My planning career has primarily been with county and city government. I have a master’s degree in civic urbanism from Rollins College.

How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Six years Where did you live before?

Near downtown Orlando in Coytown Family/household members: Married with one cat. I have five adult stepkids, three-andone-half grandbabies and three step-grandchildren.

ERIC CHRISTNER — TSAC Occupation/title: Retired from Lockheed Martin, senior program manager for training systems Community/civic experience: Representative for Live/ Work on Townhome Service Area Committee, Brookshire Elementary School Additions volunteer How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Seven years Where did you live before?

Oviedo Family/household members: Wife, Beth, and our dog, Penny

DAN DIXON — ARC Occupation/title: Architect and small business owner with DDA, located in Baldwin Park since 2010 Community/civic experience: With two middle school-age children, most of my activities are centered around their activities with Maitland Soccer

Club and Dance 360 Orlando.

I am active in my local church and have been on the ARC since 2010.

How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? 16 years Where did you live before?

College Station, Texas, with a layover in Maitland during the construction of our home in Baldwin Park Family/household members: Wife, Paula; son, Keith, 14; and daughter, Ann, 12. Both are students at International Community School in Winter Park.

DAN FARMER — ARC

MICHAEL LYNCH — ARC

Occupation/title: President of Farmer Architecture Inc. Community/civic experience: Past Secretary of AIA Orlando, past member of the Baldwin Park Townhome Service Area Committee How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Since 2005 Where did you live before?

Longwood Family/household members: Two daughters, Kate and Anne

Occupation/ title: Personal injury trial attorney at The Michel Brady Lynch Firm Community/ civic experience: Active with Special Olympics Florida and the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Six years Where did you live before?

Winter Park Family/household members: Wife, Rachel; mom, Virginia; dogs, Panda and Coree; and cat, Julian

DAVE & LORI POLLOCK — COVENANTS & TSAC Occupation/title: Lori — accountant/property accounting (25 years). Dave — retired military (served for 23 years) and retired USPS letter carrier (22 years) Community/civic experience: Lori currently serves as the chair of the Baldwin Park Townhome Service Area Committee. Dave recently stepped down from the TSAC after serving for a combined total of six years. We are very active in Baldwin Park.

How long have you lived in Bald-

win Park? Just celebrated the beginning of our 16th year Where did you live before?

Winter Park Family/household members: There are only the two of us and our dog, Boo.

JERRY SELLERS — TSAC

EDWARD WARD — TSAC

Occupation/ title: Electrical engineer at local aerospace company Community/civic experience: 10 years as a Central Florida Boy Scout of America Commissioner. Served 12 years on city of Oviedo Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board; city of Oviedo Building Code Rewrite Committee; and city of Oviedo Downtown Redevelopment Committee How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Five years Where did you live before?

Moved to Central Florida in 1983, lived in four different locations before moving from Oviedo to Baldwin Park Family/household members: Two adults and no pets

Occupation/title: Engineering manager at Siemens Energy Community/civic experience: My previous volunteer experience includes being a founding member of a high school foundation, volunteer for the Russian Ballet of Orlando, and a neighborhood architectural control committee.

How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Since June 2018 Where did you live before? We downsized from our home of 20 years in Waterford Lakes.

Family/household members: My wife and I are the empty-nest parents of two.

TED SMITH — ARC & Covenants Occupation/ title: Happily retired; former southeast regional facilities manager for Darden Restaurants Community/civic experience: Graduate of University of South Florida, B.A. Marketing How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? My wife and I moved here four years ago from St. Pete/Clearwater to be closer to grandchildren who live in Baldwin Park Where did you live before?

My wife and I are Florida natives, born and raised in St. Pete.

TOM WILLIAMS — Covenants Occupation/ title: Retired from Syngenta (research center manager and watermelon breeder) Community/ civic experience: President of the following: Albion, NY Jaycees, Dade County Agri Council, Pinewoods HOA — Naples, FL, UCONN Orlando Area Alumni. Vice president of the following: Florida Horticultural Society, American Society for Horticultural Science. Chair, Baldwin Park Covenants Committee. Volunteer driver for the Orlando VA. How long have you lived in Baldwin Park? Nine years Where did you live before?

Miami and Naples Family/household members: Wife, Ellen; sons in Baldwin Park, Oviedo and Hobe Sound; daughter in Ocala; 10 grandchildren

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WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN!

What a place … Baldwin Park!

THE EARLY YEARS

Hottest July 4 ever. In 2004, Mary Jo and I moved from a 4,000-square-foot pool home in Altamonte Springs to a 1,500-square-foot loft apartment at 1500 Meeting Place, No. 201.

We were the first occupants of the building.

On July 4, 2004, Baldwin Park was just a sand dune with thousands of small signs showing lot numbers. Anson Lane had the model homes, and MJ and I spent hours on several visits trying to warm up to life in Baldwin Park. Our daughter and her new husband had both earned their master’s degrees in urban planning and were totally attuned to the new-urbanism style of Baldwin Park. They were heavily instrumental in convincing us Baldwin Park was the right spot for their soon-to-retire empty-nester parents. They still reside in Baldwin Park.

It was a tough time for buyers.

Only select portions of Baldwin Park had been approved for release to buyers, and there was a strong effort to time the development’s growth. There were an abundance of buyers and many investors betting on the Baldwin Park vision. Things were slowed by releasing lots to build on in a deliberate manner. Only a few (rarely more than six to eight units) were raffled off each week at 6 a.m. on a Tuesday morning.

If you weren’t there when your name was called, you missed your chance to secure a lot, were removed from consideration and had to reapply. MJ and I were living right and won a lot on Oak Street.

Two weeks passed, and we learned the town architect ruled we could not build the house we wanted on the lot we purchased.

Consider it a blessing. We chose

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THE MIDDLE YEARS

DALE PETERSEN FORMER HOMEOWNER, ROA BOARD TREASURER AND TSAC CHAIRMAN to spring for what we had come to love, the Issa 28 model townhome with a garage apartment.

Our first tenant moved in Nov. 22, 2005, the same day we did.

That apartment has never been a single day unrented. I had no idea I would be so lucky.

Things did settle down for a bit after the 2004 hurricanes, at least long enough for new growth and some realizing of the Baldwin Park vision that was beginning to come forth.

Many new businesses opened in the Village Center. Residents were so excited to see new life blossom. The future for Baldwin Park had never been brighter.

Then came October 2008, when the bottom fell out of the stock market and many of us heard for the first time the phrases like “mortgage-backed security,” “derivative” and “subprime mortgage.” Several of the new businesses closed up shop.

It would be a world of pain and years later before things stabilized for most of us. Significant amounts were cut from budgets. It was really a trick of imagination to balance what we had come to know as the Baldwin Park standard and the spartan cutbacks being imposed.

Biting the bullet was necessary when uncollected revenues rose to the high six-figures.

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It took years to work through the foreclosures, short sales, abandoned and barely-hanging-on property owners. The ROA worked with all parties and always with an eye toward doing what was right, legal and fair. As painful as it was, it eventually passed. There were enough things that provided sufficient distraction to refocus community residents toward those positive signs of growth.

ROA leaders entered a partnership with Rollins College and the McKinley Group (the receiver for the bank-owned Village Center) to address two questions: Who is the Baldwin Park customer? And what do they want? We tasked the undergraduate marketing majors with answering these questions.

Their conclusions then were provided to the executive MBA class for a deeper dive into Baldwin Park. This information was shared in great detail with the ROA Board. The reports from each team were thorough, professional and unique. Each was more than 100 pages and followed a common outline: current state, SWOT analysis, needs assessment, recommended options, implementation strategies, key performance indicators, evaluation methods, reassess and adjust priorities.

The missing ingredient in choosing, blending or adapting any of these reports to the needs of Baldwin Park was funding for marketing. The ROA Board simply did not see the value in creating a $100,000 budget line when historically that budget line was less than $10,000.

THE YEARS ROLLED ON

We’re approaching 20 years. We still look pretty good, but we’re getting some age on us. The

parks, common area landscapes, park structures, pool facilities, the meeting rooms and the workout rooms still remain proudly presentable when showcasing Baldwin Park. We would be wise to keep a close eye on our amenities. They will need tender loving care to continue to be the pride of our eye. Same is true of our landscape areas. All plant material has a life expectancy. We’ve also learned that not all plant material thrives in the areas it’s been planted.

We love Baldwin Park. We’ve lived here longer than any place we’ve ever lived. We love it and have committed time to making it the best community possible.

Mary Jo and I are entering the winter of our lives. We’re healthy, see all of our doctors regularly and are active socially.

What we are moving away from is a two-story home. We knew we would eventually want a single-story home. It just so happened that a young gentleman came forth with a cash offer at the appraised price or our home.

After searching, we found a single-story pool home on a lakefront in Casselberry only 10 minutes from our children and grandchildren. Life continues to be good for us in Central Florida.

It has been my pleasure to provide service to my community, Baldwin Park. It is important to me, and should be to you, to give back and offer leadership. It is so important to step up and serve, and lead our community through its trials and tribulations. Your heart will sing with joy, and you will know your contributions have been for the good of the community.

My motto remains, “Let me live by the side of the road and be a friend of man.”

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Liz Carey was in the middle of working on her piece “Rising Above” during the Caladiums, Canvases & Coffee event at Gotha’s Nehrling Gardens in April.

ALCHEMY OF ART Baldwin Park abstract artist Liz Carey discovered her passion for painting at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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rowing up, Baldwin Park resident Liz Carey never considered herself a creative person.

Fast-forward to today, and Carey can’t imagine her life without art as her creative outlet. She loves painting in a style combining abstract and multimedia. She’s the mastermind behind masterpieces, and her

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collection is called Punk Rock Zen Gallery.

It all really began when COVID-19 struck. Carey works as a counselor, but she also had another business — a yoga training school. The latter fell prey to impacts from the pandemic, but it also freed up a lot of time.

So, Carey decided to take some art classes. And under the tutelage of her current instructor at Crealdé School of Art, her creative side has been unleashed.

“All of my family, really — except for me — were into crafts, and so I always kind of considered myself not really a creative person,” she says. “Over the years — particularly as I got a little bit older — I started to take some art classes. I was drawn to painting and to watercolor,

and I did oil for a while and still life.

It seemed like maybe I had some abilities. I was still holding my intuitive view of, ‘Yeah, but I’m not very creative: My sisters are creative, not me.’ … I think that’s one of the reasons I didn’t really dive in when I first started taking these classes, because it felt sort of constricting to me. I didn’t quite feel free in it yet.”

When Carey met her current art instructor last year, though, it was as if a key had opened a lock. During her first class — a multimedia art class — Carey was encouraged to use materials such as paint, tissue paper, stencils, leaves and more to create her art. It was the first time she realized that art didn’t necessarily have to conform to rules.

“It basically blew up all of these

painting rules I had in my mind of what art was and what painting was and what it had to look like,” she says.

“It was really a defining moment for me in my development of my own artistic expression — this door that she opened up which really created this sense of freedom, that I could just paint without any rules. I didn’t have to worry about values or tones or mixing colors exactly right. … It just feels free to me.”

As a self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist,” it was exactly the push Carey needed to dive deeper into the creative side she had all along.

She describes her paintings as abstract, done with mixed media.

Sometimes, she has corrugated cardboard or tissue paper or a mix of materials on a painting. One of her more recent pieces has Venetian plaster under the paint, which creates texture.

“Sometimes people will say, ‘Well, what was your inspiration?’” Carey says. “Sometimes, I don’t have one.

I’m just putting paint to paper and seeing what comes out. … I guess

art for me is always an expression of something inside. I don’t always know what that is. … It’s very intuitive for me. I go into a painting with a self-sense. I do not go into a painting with a plan.”

Her collection of artwork got the name Punk Rock Zen Gallery because of the common phrases her instructor and art colleagues use to describe her paintings — punk rock or zen. Some pieces use darker colors and give off a more punk rock vibe. Others are softer, more muted and give people a sense of calm — zen.

“Punk rock and zen are both paths,” she says. “They’re all paths people are walking down around self-expression. They have very different feelings, but I’m not sure they’re as different as we think they are.”

Although Carey loves getting lost in a painting, the journey of one of her pieces from start to finish is not always straightforward. She’s the first to admit that with most of her paintings, she often reaches a point along the way where she wants to

throw it out and start over.

“Now I’ve been painting long enough that I know that I’m going to hit that spot where I’m just frustrated, I hate the painting, and I just want to (pitch) it,” she says. “My teacher has always said from the beginning, ‘Never throw anything out.’ I think I’ve only ever thrown two out. I can put it to the side, and I come back and rework it, and then usually it’s like, ‘Wow, I’m so glad I didn’t throw that out,’ which I think is a bit of a metaphor of life.”

For her, the process of painting and creating is more than just lucrative — it’s vital. Carey describes art as a necessity in her life now since it allows self-expression and the alchemy of creativity. She also loves sharing her art with others. “(Art) plays a vital piece that produces in me something that’s ultimately more balanced and more peaceful,” she says. “I love showing my art and going and interacting and talking to people about art — not just my art, but art in general.

I just enjoy talking with people and relating with people about art.”

“Glowing Inside”

PUNK ROCK ZEN GALLERY Liz Carey’s collection of artwork is called Punk Rock Zen Gallery, because many people tend to describe her work as one of two things: punk rock or zen. To view more of Carey’s work, visit her Instagram page at @ punkrockzengallery. For more information or to contact Carey, call (917) 208-9976 or email liz@ punkrockzengallery.com.

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GLASS Baldwin Park resident Heather LaVine recently opened her own little wine shop, Golden Hour Wine, in a space on Lake Baldwin Lane.

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f you love wine, you’re in luck.

Nestled among other businesses on Lake Baldwin Lane, Golden Hour Wine is a new neighborhood wine shop. With a boutique feel, complimentary tastings and even a wine subscription service, it packs a lot into a small space.

And it’s a sweet commute for owner Heather LaVine, too: She lives in the townhouse right behind and above the shop.

WINE CONNOISSEUR

LaVine moved to Central Florida in March 2020 — just as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning — and officially moved to Baldwin Park in April of this year.

She isn’t new to the wine business, though.

“Prior to that, I was the co-owner of several hospitality and wine-focused businesses in upstate New York,” LaVine says. “I owned a wine shop, a wine bar, a restaurant, an all-day café and a cocktail bar.

The first one opened in 2012, and we slowly built things from there.”

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LaVine sold her share of those businesses in January 2020 as she prepared to move to Orlando. She wanted to be able to focus on just one business — something she could be involved in on a daily basis.

“My wine shop and all of the businesses in Troy (New York) were in the middle of a walkable neighborhood, and the wine shop, specificallym was very much the neighborhood wine shop,” she says.

“While we focused on specific types of wine, the priority for me is being the neighborhood shop — sort of a community gathering space where people can explore wine. Walkability to me was key, and that’s pretty hard to find in Orlando. Baldwin Park really hit those marks.”

LaVine loves the location on Lake Baldwin Lane because it runs through the middle of the neighborhood and is near the Village Center.

The decision to open a wine shop in Baldwin Park was easy. For LaVine and many others, wine is communal, and it’s something to share with others. The wines she carries in Golden Hour also are quite unique from something you’d

THREE TO TRY n RIESLING SEKT — Peter Lauer LaVine describes this sparkling Riesling as an “easy drinking wine with a lot of personality.” $46. n TORAINE GROLLEAU — Marie Thibault A lighthearted, playful, easygoing red wine. $33. n É GRINO —Poderi Cellario A “Florida red,” LaVine says this wine is lighter bodied and “stunning” for the price point. $19.

Heather LaVine is excited to have Golden Hour Wine open now on Lake Baldwin Lane.

find at a grocery store.

“I was a history major, and I like learning about how things work and the background,” she says.

“There’s a lot of that in wine, and particularly the wine we feature in Golden Hour. You won’t find any corporations or major brands in this shop. Everything is small production, and the farmers are also the winemakers. Everything is farmed organically and/or biodynamically.”

SPECIAL SELECTIONS

In particular, LaVine loves to focus on European wines. They came from France, Italy, Germany, Spain and beyond. She also enjoys wines

from the Canary Islands, along with other island wines. You’ll find sparkling wines, champagnes, reds, whites and beyond.

Another unique thing about Golden Hour is LaVine’s intentional focus on ensuring there is diversity in the selections even beyond region or country.

“I definitely am super thoughtful about making sure there’s a great representation of women owners and producers in the shop,” she says. “We have just over 500 wines on the shelf. Over 100, I think, are women produced, and comparatively, that’s not how it looks in the wine world. It’s definitely something that’s important to me.”

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At Golden Hour, LaVine always has something open in the shop about which she is excited — a refreshing red wine, a crisp white wine or something she particularly enjoyed that week. Guests are invited to come for a tasting or even enjoy a glass of wine on the front patio.

“We’re a wine shop first, but again, there’s the whole idea of the community gathering space, and over time, I do want to start doing events in here — bringing in the importers, bringing in winemakers,” she says. “(It’s) hearing about the wine from the winemakContinued on page 22 BALDWIN PARK LIVING | JUNE 2021

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Continued from page 21 er him or herself or hearing about the wine from the importer — the person who actually connected with the wine maker and cared so much about this wine and the winemaker that they wanted to bring it to the U.S.”

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Ultimately, LaVine wants Golden Hour to become a space for the community to drop by, taste something, pick up a bottle of wine and bring it home for dinner. She hopes anyone walking by will feel free to pop in and check things out or learn about the latest wine selections.

The Golden Hour Wine subscription program is perfect for just that, she says. Subscribers pay $80 per month for three bottles of wine specially curated by LaVine.

“They’re wines that I’m really digging at the moment, really excited to be drinking,” she says. “The themes may change each month. … Folks can pick up the wines the second Thursday of every month, and we give a lot of information and context. I write a bunch about the wines themselves, about the wine maker, where the wine comes from, what to pair it with, and what mood you might want to be in when you’re drinking it.”

Although Golden Hour only opened in April, LaVine already is feeling the love from the neighborhood. She especially loves when people are interested in learning about the wines she has available and are excited to taste what she has open.

“It’s already taking on that form of what I hoped,” she says. “Ultimately, I think for what I wanted to do, this is a small spot, but it’s the best spot to be that neighborhood space. … I feel so lucky to be able to focus on this little shop and to share these incredible wines and wine makers with the neighborhood, with Baldwin Park, with Orlando, and just to get to know everyone here. Being able to live and work in the neighborhood, I can’t ask for anything more than that.”

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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 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.

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.

GARDENERS GROWING TOGETHER This group will start hosting socially distanced meetings for exchanging ideas. Email alysonescribano@gmail.com for details.

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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 classes. Beginner-Level Yoga takes place at 9 a.m. Thursdays at Enders Park; Yoga for Work-At-Home Women at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Enders Park; Fun Day Friday Yoga at 9 a.m. Fridays, indoors at Enders Gathering Room; Beginner-Level Yoga at 9 a.m.

Saturdays, Corrine Commons; Power Yoga at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Corrine Commons. Custom yoga classes and meditation sessions can be scheduled Mondays through Saturdays.

Classes are for Baldwin Park residents only. Reach instructor Becca Schmidt at Becca@ bluemoon.yoga or (407) 2763478. 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.

NIFTY FIFTIES PLUS Socials for active couples and singles, age 50 and up, meet several times a month for a variety of social activities including ladies coffee, happy hour, luncheons, parties and more.

Reach out to niftyfiftiesplus@ gmail.com.

n 9ROUND FITNESS — Enjoy a 30-minute total body workout in a kickboxing-themed fitness program. For information, visit facebook.com/9RoundOrlandoJakeSt. n NOVEMBER PROJECT — This group is offering free weekly workouts. Visit november-project.com for more information. n RAY OF LIGHT YOGA — Yoga instructor Lisa Schreiber hosts various yoga classes. You can also enjoy monthly outdoor Mommy and Me Yoga, best for little yogis ages 2 to 5 and their adult. Practice relaxation techniques and yoga poses, and get mindful with crafts and other activities for family fun. Reach Schreiber at lisafineman@ yahoo.com. n ROCK HARD FITNESS — Various fitness classes are available, along with personal training and boot camps. Visit rockhardfitnessorlando.com for more information. n ZOOM BALLET AND PILATES — Baldwin Park resident and PMA-certified instructor Adriana Duarte Pontual offers Zoom pilates classes from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, along with ballet barre from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Classes are $10. Those interested in taking these classes can fill out a form at adrianaduartepontual.com. br/virtual-classes.

NOVEMBER PROJECT Unlike the name, this group meets year-round. Run, squat, plank and laugh while you work out with this all-levels fitness group. Meets at 6:29 a.m. every Wednesday at Harbor Park.

Contact Dyani at novemberprojectorlando@gmail.com.

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PICK-UP BASKETBALL Basketball enthusiasts will meet at Blue Jacket Park courts for five-on-five play as soon as the city basketball courts reopen!

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TACTICAL BREWING RUNNING CLUB If you love beer and running, this group is for you. Meet at 6 p.m.

Thursdays at Tactical Brewing Company’s tasting room. Then, head out on a run around Lake Baldwin with fellow runners.

After the run is complete, enjoy a beer and socializing with others.

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WIN! WOMEN INNOVATORS NETWORK This new group is for Baldwin Park women who own or manage a business – big or small. Come for lunch to exchange ideas and hear guest speakers. Reservations can be made by contacting Bekah at beautifiedbybekah@ gmail.com.

WRITERS’ BLOCK WRITING GROUP For bloggers, poets and aspiring authors. This group will discuss many topics to help writers, such as thinking outside the box, preventing stagnation, practicing new vocabulary words, research and more! Come with a desire to meet other writers and learn to hone your writing skills. Contact Rich at powerofselfentertainment@gmail.com.

**NEW! BALDWIN PARK LGBTQ+ The purpose of the Baldwin Park LGBTQ+ group is to provide social activities for Baldwin Park residents that identify as LGBTQ+, family members and allies of the community. For more information, contact Byron P. Lee at byron@biobitworks.com or call (470) 898-9315.

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Some book clubs have suspended their meetings, but others are engaging on Zoom. Determine the type of books you like to discuss, and contact the book club leader regarding their upcoming plans.

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REAL DEAL NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB This group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary non-fiction.

Contact Kathy at klhgibbons@gmail.com.

PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB This club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of books.

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WHAT’S SELLING 1767 LAKE BALDWIN LANE, ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $1,350,000 SQUARE FEET: 4,266 BEDROOMS: Five BATHS: 4.5

DETAILS: This upgraded pool home overlooks Lake Baldwin and features a downstairs master suite and three bedrooms, plus a loft area upstairs. In addition, there is a completely renovated garage apartment with a full bedroom and bath. The custom-built, resort-like pool and spa and landscape are all designed

by Signature Landscape. The home got a new roof in 2018 and is located close to Baldwin Park’s downtown restaurants, shopping and walking trail.

Photographer: Rickie Agapito

LISTING AGENT: Lisa Fleming, Fannie Hillman + Associates SELLING AGENT: Bobby Livera, Baldwin Park Realty

4349 NEW BROAD ST., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $1,470,000 SQUARE FEET: 4,308 BEDROOMS: Five BATHS: Four

DETAILS: This riverfront home on an oversized lot features an impressive front door/marble foyer inlay with custom interiors by Brown & Deddens. The heart Photographer: Rickie Agapito of the home is a gourmet kitchen featuring wood cabinets, thick Gold Calcutta marble raised counters, and Subzero and Wolf appliances. The master bedroom suite features a sitting area with French doors to the private backyard LISTING AGENT: Jennifer Sloan, Kelly Price & Company with a large pool and spa, summer kitchen and travertine open deck. A salt SELLING AGENT: Jennifer Sloan, Kelly Price & Company and heated pool features a Bead Crete finish. The master bathroom boasts dual vanities with marble counters and floors, oversized shower and soaking tub. Upstairs are three bedrooms plus loft and another room that could be a bedroom, office or additional den.

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4649 NEW BROAD ST., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $1,750,000 SQUARE FEET: 5,411 BEDROOMS: Four BATHS: Four full, three half

DETAILS: Custom-built by Goehring and Morgan, this home has spacious formal living and dining areas. Finishes include extensive millwork, moldings, walnut hardwood floors, tumbled travertine, granite counters and custom cabinetry. Three sets of glass doors open to the large brick paver lanai, providing access to the freeform pool. The downstairs study with private full bath could be converted to a fifth bedroom or suite for long-term guests. The kitchen features three ovens, a six-burner gas range, two dishwashers and warming drawer.

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Community calendar JUNE 1

ALFRESCO ART EXHIBITION Through July 12 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 on display will depict nature, wildlife, florals, home exteriors, landscapes and outdoor scenes in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, pastels, watercolor and pen/pencil. For more information, visit bit.ly/3mXMmh6.

JUNE 2

NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Grace Hopper Hall. These sessions are designed for new residents and include an overview of the Community Network, a review of the procedures for using recreational facilities, and general information about the community.

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

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JUNE 4

LIVE MUSIC AT GALERIA 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Galeria Restaurant, 4979 New Broad St. Head over to Galeria to enjoy great food, drinks and live music. Call (407) 543-3279 or visit galeria-restaurant.com.

JUNE 5

BALDWIN PARK DAY 11 a.m. by the flag pole in Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin. Happy 20th anniversary, Baldwin Park! June 5 is the day Baldwin Park officially

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. 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. received its name. To mark this momentous occasion, Orlando Commissioner Robert Stuart is issuing a proclamation naming June 5 as Baldwin Park Day. There will be a short ceremony with Commissioner Stuart officially issuing

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JUNE 6

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.

JUNE 9

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.

JUNE 10

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.

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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. The minutes are always one month behind as they cannot be posted until they are approved.

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