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CONTENTS

JULY 2020

LIONS PRIDE RIDE

MOVING ON UP Glenridge Middle’s graduating eighth-graders celebrated with a caravan.

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

20 AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Becca Schmidt gives tips for celebrating the Fourth of July.

12 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Will Campbell highlights the importance of neighbors.

22 SUMMER FUN Find ideas for staying active and having fun this summer.

14 FROM THE COVER Luis Morales hosts pop-up bakeries with his daughters.

25 KEEPING IT REAL ESTATE Learn about pricing strategies during the time of COVID-19.

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

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

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Baldwin Park notebook ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BY STACEY FRYREAR The following information is a glimpse of the ROAâ€™s general updates for the month. A copy of the official May 26 meeting minutes can be obtained on the CommunityNetwork, BaldwinParkNetwork. com. n The board approved completing Enders pool resurface work after High Park pool resurface work has been completed. Included in the motion was to extend the Grace Hopper pool resurface contract so that pool can be completed in the fall. n The board approved suspending off-duty Orlando Police Department weekend patrols through June. n The board approved restarting the violation process. n The board approved suspending the opening of the playgrounds, fitness centers and facility centers, including gathering rooms, through June. n The board appointed Mr. Fu to work with Mr. Roberts on the Joint Committee, as well as Mrs. Comisky with Sentry Management, Mr. Taylor with Becker Law, and ConsultBoom to bring back a 2020 event update to the June meeting. n The board approved replacing the Bermuda at Union and Ardsdale Mews with St. Augustine. n The board approved replacing landscape/sod in the CH No. 2, CH No. 3 and CH No. 4 Mews. n The board approved replacing the live oak off Lower Union Road

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and plants underneath the tree, as well as replacing the Bermuda rectangle with St. Augustine at Union Park. n The board approved sealcoating and re-striping the parking lot at Enders facility center. Included in the motion was to complete this work in conjunction with the paving work being done in the Village Center parking lots by the Urban Orlando Community Development District and Commercial Owners Association later this year. n The board approved air spading two oaks in Longview Park to help with girdling roots. n The board approved adding a molded swing to the Enders playground.

UPDATES GENERAL n One staff member is working from home (TSAC manager) n Staff has been working on the reopening plan with the committee formed by the Board. BRIGHTVIEW UPDATES n Replaced flowers in pots at Corrine Commons n Treated weeds in Bermuda and beds n Replaced six blue/white plumbagos installed at Parkland with white ones n Flushed out irrigation filters as needed n Installed pine bark n Treated roses at Grace Hopper, Bailey Square and Longview for bugs n Treated Bermuda with preventative mole cricket application n Bermuda has been aerated n Treated Bermuda for goose grass and plumbagos for thrips (bugs) n Monitor Bermuda as with more

use (stay-at-home order) it is becoming patchy ENDERS GATHERING ROOM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT Due to the age of the system, staff asked for a proposal to replace the A/C system in the gathering room. This proposal, along with a proposal for the electric changes, required for the new A/C will be brought to the board in a future meeting. This is on hold at this time due to COVID-19. COLLECTION POLICY When the board adopted the collection policy in January, it was asked if the late notice could be sent by certified mail rather than regular mail. Sentry Management, Inc. is working with mailing center on programming for this. The programming has been finished, testing is in the process and an update will be brought to a future meeting. COVID-19 ITEMS ON HOLD n Proposals for landscape and tree replacements: Oak Mews plants/sod; Enders plants/sod and ligustrums; and Grace Hopper plants and sod n Proposals for High Park facility center (gutter cleaning, painting light poles, painting pool fencing and caulking/weatherproofing) n Proposal for air purifiers and UV bulbs for Grace Hopper A/C systems n Proposal for crepe myrtle V-Shaping in select parks/mews n Sign panels (dog waste/park rules) for parks/mews spaces n Proposal for Enders playground mulch n Enders facility center gathering room A/C system replacement n OPD Off Duty Pool Patrols (weekends)

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS

Do you feel you may be missing something or that you may not be as informed as you could be? If so, please visit baldwinparknetwork.com to sign up and register for the weekly e-blast. In addition to the e-blast, the site contains important Association information including but not limited to declaration, exhibits, meeting minutes, etc. Be informed and sign up today.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOUSE OWNERS

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE BY MELISSA PARKER

The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the May 21 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com. n The TSAC discussed two different options, which include adding the additional coverage for termite protection/treatment or to amend the documents to the current appropriate coverage the Association currently holds. The TSAC is interested in obtaining the additional coverage. The TSAC members would also like to provide access to their attics so Massey Services can issue more accurate proposals for inspections/bonds. The TSAC requested Melissa Parker to reach out to Robert Taylor, Association attorney, for direction with obtaining the additional

BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. BY ANTHONY MADDOX

VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES n Publix is currently in the process of a remodel. During the project, Publix has placed storage containers in back the parking lot for materials in efforts to provide the most available customer parking closer to the building. Provided there are no delays, the project should last three months. n Taste of Chengdu has completed installing signage and new awnings for 4856 New Broad Street with hopes of opening at the end of June.

The sidewalks, streets and curbs are owned by the city of Orlando. The city will not clean the sidewalks, but they will repair any possible trip hazards. You can report trip hazards, potholes, broken curbs, etc. to the city by a link on the Baldwin Park Services App or visit cityoforlando.net/ streets-stormwater/streetand-sidewalk-repair. Lead walks (sidewalks that lead from the city sidewalk to the front door of a townhouse) are the responsibility of the service area to maintain. If you find a problem with a lead walk, you can report the issue on the Baldwin Park Services App. The sidewalks are cleaned during preventative maintenance and possibly more often depending on the service area’s budget and needs.

termite coverage and information on conducting attic inspections during COVID-19.

Continued on page 12 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT UPDATES n Reflections Dermatology has completed painting the exterior of 875 Outer Road. The painting application with color change was approved during the June 10 ARC meeting. The new choice in paint color has given a fresh new look to the classical-style building. n The Windle Family Law Firm has completed the installation of their signage located at 938 Lake Baldwin Lane. The permanent signage application was approved during the April 28 ARC meeting. n The Animal Hospital at Baldwin Park has removed the two temporary office trailers, replaced plant material and has restored the parking lot to its original condition with

STAFF SPOTLIGHTS AMPARO PADILLA,

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR

Amparo Padilla is the accounting administrator for the onsite Sentry Management team, which she joined in May. Padilla comes to us from Sentry’s headquarter office in Longwood and fills the vacancy left when Lenora Mendez moved into the Residential Architectural Review Committee coordinator position. She oversees all aspects of accounts receivable/ payable and is backup for receptionist. Padilla grew up in Central Florida and received her bachelor’s degree from University of Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching dance classes, barbecuing with the family, and dog walks with her puppy, Milo. She is currently going back to school to pursue a degree in physics.

DERRICK HELMONDOLLAR, MAINTENANCE TEAM

Derrick joined the Sentry Management maintenance team in December 2013 and has worked in just about every area of Baldwin Park. He is currently splitting his time between two of the community amenities, High Park and Grace Hopper Hall. In High Park, he is specifically charged with maintaining the pool area, pavilion, playground and pond. In Grace Hopper Hall, he maintains the upstairs, hallway, gathering room, kitchen, elevator and restrooms. He also maintains some parks and common areas — Baskin Mews, Pond 34, Bailey Square, Oak Mews, Donna Street and Longview Park. An Orlando native, he is a lifelong resident and the father of 9-year-old Owen. He likes to spend a lot of time with his son when he’s not working. Outdoor activities round out his free time, including bike riding, fishing, cruises, going to the beach, exploring local trampoline arenas — such as Airheads, Planet Obstacle and Defy — skating at Astro Skate and attending Owen’s karate classes, where he is currently a brown belt.

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WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN!

Coming together when we need it most H owdy neighbors! As Florida starts to move into new phases of reopening, some people’s initial instincts are to remain cautious, while others are ready to get back out there. I was more than ready to sit at a bar, socially distanced from people I don’t know, and have a nice adult beverage — just to do it outside of the house for the first time in so long. It’s impressive to see our neighborhood businesses, as well as the committees and associations, take the necessary steps to reopen for the community. There are plenty of opportunities to get out there and be around people. All the restaurants in downtown Baldwin Park are open for service — albeit with limited seating at the bar area and dining room — but still open. Our neighborhood bars also have reopened under the same restrictions, as have almost all of the stores, services and shops. Seeing neighbors

WILL CAMPBELL PRESIDENT, BALWIN PARK JOINT COMMITTEE and businesses help each other through these difficult times and come together with respect and love is one of the many reasons I love Baldwin Park. There’s something special about a resident of Baldwin Park, and one of our downtown Baldwin Park businesses came together and really shows what our community is about. One such group that deserves a little shoutout is the Tactical Brewing Run Club. You may have seen the brightly colored shirts around Lake Baldwin,

COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION the cancellation of its expansion project of 300 additional square feet to the ground floor of 946 Lake Baldwin Lane. GENERAL UPDATES n Please remember to properly dispose of sanitizing wipes, masks and plastic gloves. Thank you for your help in keeping Baldwin Park beautiful! n Landscape replacements occur monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District.

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n Have you noticed incorrectly parked dockless bikes or scooters around Baldwin Park? The city provides an easy way to report them to the correct company on the city of Orlando’s website under “Parking and Transportation” and “Report a Transportation Issue.” Directions and details on what is considered as incorrect parking of a bike and scooters will be listed under “Report an Incorrectly Parked Dockless Bike or Scooter.” n Parking lot light replacements occur monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District.

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but you may not know the story behind them. Baldwin Park resident George Champigny had the idea of combining two of his favorite things into one: beer and running. With the idea of starting an inclusive weekly run club already in his mind, he approached Tactical Brewing Co. owners Doug Meyer and Kreis Holland with the idea of making their brewery the meeting point for the club, and they were in! Not long after that meeting, the Tactical Brewing Running Club was born. A Facebook group was created that now has more than 400 members. T-shirts were created and sold out quickly. On that first Thursday, they expected maybe 10 or so people would show up, but they had more than 40 come to get their fitness on. Since that first meet-up — until COVID, at least — at 6 p.m. every Thursday, dozens of people meet at Tactical Brewing Co. before heading out to Lake Baldwin

at 6:30 p.m. to run, walk and meander for a few miles. When I say the club is inclusive, I really mean it. Whether you are a marathoner or a walker, in your athletic prime or not quite an exercise person, in your teens or some higher double-digits, everyone is welcome. As someone who is not a runner but married to a marathoner, even I feel welcome in the group. As we start to get back to some sense of normalcy, or at least our new normal, the club is slowly starting to meet up again. In times of such great divisiveness, seeing groups of people come together who normally wouldn’t gives you hope. I encourage everyone to find a way to come together with others, however you feel comfortable. We could all use a little more love these days. Until next time, stay safe neighbors and remember, #lovewins in the end.

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Continued from page 9 n Architectural Review Committee meetings take place twice a month on 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. Feel free to submit your Architectural Review forms to AMaddox@BaldwinParkPOA. com.

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Luis Morales holds his pop-up bakeries each Friday outside a business in the Village Center. Here, he is outside Baldwin Park Realty.

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Luis Morales, a Baldwin Park-based baker, and his daughters have been holding pop-up bakeries in the neighborhood every Friday since the coronavirus pandemic began. 14

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uis Morales is up bright and early. The Baldwin Park

resident and baker checks on the goodies he created the night before — croissants, macaroons and puff pastries among them — and pops more into the oven. It’s 6 a.m. as he and his daughters, 11-year-old Estefania and 13-year-old Bianca, get to work finishing, packaging and preparing the sweet treats for their next stop — the pop-up bakery. Morales and his daughters head to a predesignated spot in the neighborhood — lately, in front of Baldwin Park Realty — and set up their makeshift shop. The girls unload the pastries and arrange them carefully on the umbrella-covered table as Morales brings over their signs. By 8 a.m., the pop-up bakery is open for business. Every Friday since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Morales and his daughters have been out from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. somewhere in the Village Center to sell the sweet treats and breads he makes. The location of the pop-up bakery changes from time to time, but the demand never wavers.

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Born largely out of a need to provide for his family once the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily put himself and his wife out of their jobs, the pop-up bakery idea has been a combined effort between Morales, his daughters and local business owners. “Here, once the COVID started, we felt the pressure,” he says. “This is what I know how to do. We talked to Baldwin Park Realty. They kind of inspired me to (do this) — they said, ‘Hey, we have a table, let’s do some croissants, let’s do something.’ They inspired me to do that.” Morales has been baking for 13 years and learned his craft from some of the best bakers in the business. Born in Canada and largely raised in Venezuela, Morales immigrated to the United States years ago. He started off as a dishwasher in a bakery, cleaning his dishes as fast as he could before clocking out to learn under the tutelage of a French baker. “I always cooked, I always worked in kitchens, but a bakery never worked in my life,” Morales says. “I started as a dishwasher. I was struggling in the country at the moment — I came from Canada, I was immigrating. I started my baking career with a little bakery in Gainesville. That’s how I learned, with a French baker. I just practiced with him for about four to five years, and then after that he left, he went to Europe. They closed Continued on page 16

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Continued from page 15 the bakery, they sold it. And then we moved here.” Here, Morales attended Le Cordon Bleu, a hospitality and culinary school that teaches French cuisine. He also worked for a Mediterranean bakery for four years, and today, he works at New York International Bread Company. He started Goodies by Luis 11 years ago. His business has always been open online for preorders, and he even brought his products to some flea markets in Gainesville. It’s been a successful side hustle for Morales, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic began that he realized it was much more than that. When COVID-19 hit, Morales had to think quickly to provide for his family. The idea of setting up shop with his products outside a local business scared him at first. “It’s scary just staying here and (waiting) to see their reaction,” he says. “And their reaction has been phenomenal. As soon as I open,

they’re coming here. … The general response has been great. Every Friday, I keep having the same customers and more. They keep asking me if I can do it more often.” His bestsellers are the chocolate croissants, guava cheese croissants and macaroons. However, he specializes in all varieties of laminated doughs and pastries. He usually begins making an order 24 hours in advance. The dough is started even earlier than that because of the fermentation process. But his pastries always are freshly baked — one of the reasons why they sell so quickly every Friday. Estefania and Bianca love being involved in the process and helping their dad in any way they can. Estefania loves the hands-on baking process, while Bianca is crafty and specializes in organization. For Bianca, it’s her favorite part of the week. “I find this a good experience, because one day I would like to be business owner,” Bianca says. “I usually stay up late at night and then go to bed and wake up early in

the morning, and I’ll help him wrap, set everything up and put stickers on the bags. It’s pretty fun. … It’s all baked with love and nothing else.” “When people love his food, it makes me happy that he’s doing what makes him happy,” Estefania says. “It’s just amazing how he’s getting so many interactions and good reactions.” Morales most enjoys that the pop-up bakeries give him more time to spend with his daughters. It also allows him to teach them about business and baking — all while having fun. “This is the most wonderful experience,” he says. “It’s really an inspiration for me to have them working with me, learning what hustle is. It’s not easy. It’s an encouragement for me, and I guess it’s an encouragement for them. I love it.” “He’s my biggest role model,” Bianca says of her dad. “The whole point of this is to learn what a job is and learn how to work together as a team. If you don’t work in a team, you’re not getting anywhere.”

GOODIES BY LUIS (407) 949-2350 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/goodiesbyluis INSTAGRAM: @luismoraleschef and @artisan.breads DETAILS: Since midMarch, Luis Morales and his daughters have been out from 8 to 10 a.m. every Friday morning in Baldwin Park to sell croissants, macaroons and more at his pop-up bakeries. To stay up to date on pop-up locations and offerings, follow Morales’ Goodies by Luis Facebook page. To place a preorder for a variety of baked goods, you can direct message Morales via the Facebook page or text the number listed.

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Connect with like-minded neighbors. Choose from dozens of activities every month. For a complete list of groups, visit baldwinparknetwork. com. We’re also now on Facebook! Check out our new page for clubs, classes and Meet & Mingle, plus photos from around the neighborhood! Find Baldwin Park Groups and Gatherings and ask to join today. Even though most groups are not currently meeting face-to-face because of social distancing, many of Baldwin Park’s clubs are meeting online, via Zoom and through email. Now is a good time to reach out to the group you’ve been wanting to connect with and find out more about what they do! 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.

COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Learn the artful craft of cooking ethnic foods with hands-on cooking demonstrations. Contact Becca Schmidt at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com for more information. 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.

MAHJONG Ready, set, play Mahjong. Mahjong is a tile-based game played by four people at a time. All levels are welcome. Contact Christopher at cfc106@gmail.com. MIGHTY MOMS STROLLER WALKS Baldwin Park moms doing something good for themselves while building friendships. Children must be willing to sit in a stroller or be worn for the duration of the walk. Contact Dana at dana@drobinfitness.com.

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BOOK CLUBS All book clubs listed below welcome new members! Find the day of the week and type of book that best suits you. Book clubs meet once a month at a member’s home. BOOK BUDS This fiction book club welcomes new members. Book Buds meet at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at various members’ homes. Contact Audean at audean63@gmail.com. HOOKED ON BOOKS This club is welcoming new members who love fiction. They meet on Mondays at various members’ homes. For July’s book selection and location for their gathering, contact Melissa at melissajay522@gmail.com. REAL DEAL NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB This group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary non-fiction. For July’s book selection and location for this month’s gathering, 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. New participants are always welcome! Ask about the next book selection and the location of the July meeting by contacting Genie at bsrocky@hotmail.com.

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.

NOVEMBER PROJECT Unlike the name, this group meets all 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. PICKUP BASKETBALL Basketball enthusiasts meet at Blue Jacket Park basketball courts at 8:15 a.m. Saturdays for five-on-five play. Contact Rick at rickschreiber2@gmail. com. 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, like 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.

What kind of Baldwin Park residents’ group would you like to join? Community service? Golf? Single moms and dads? Empty nesters? Sailing? Cigar club? Optimist club? Speakers round table? Wine tasting? Frisbee football? Friends of animals? If you don’t see your interests reflected in the groups listed here, consider spearheading a new group. Contact Becca Schmidt at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com for more information.

VIRTUAL FITNESS So many people find friendships at the gym. Although many gyms are slowly reopening, 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 — Live Zoom yoga classes at 8:30 a.m. Friday mornings, followed by outdoor yoga classes at 9:30 a.m. Friday mornings (ask for location). Meditation classes are available to whoever needs a one-on-one session! Classes are 100% donation based. Contact Becca Schmidt at becca@ bluemoon.yoga. n CHAMPIONSHIP MARTIAL ARTS — Virtual training classes still take place directly from the studio so kids don’t miss a thing! Visit championshipmartialarts.com/baldwin-park.

n MIGHTY GIRLS FITNESS — Dozens of live classes a week are offered on Zoom, Facebook Live and Instagram. Classes include Go With the Flow Yoga, Pilates, Barre and Burn, Cardio Hip Hop Fit, Core and Cardio, Restorative Yoga, Self Care and Mighty Mobility. Classes cost $7 per drop in. Newcomers welcome! Sign up for classes at mightygirlsfitness.com or on the MINDBODY app. n 9ROUND FITNESS — Online workouts are being offered on Instagram and more. For information, visit facebook. com/9RoundOrlandoJakeSt. n ZOOM PILATES — Baldwin Park resident and PMA-certified instructor Adriana Duarte Pontual offers Zoom Pilates classes 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 9:15 a.m. Saturdays. Classes are $10 each. Those interested in taking a class should fill out a form at bit.ly/2AR6JJ8. n WARRIOR ONE YOGA — The studio offers dozens of virtual classes each week. Choose classes on the MINDBODY app or online at wearewarriorone.com.

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Make your own Fourth of July fun this year BECCA SCHMIDT BALDWIN PARK LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt has lived in Baldwin Park since 2005 and has the pulse on neighborhood social gatherings. Check out the Groups and Gatherings section of baldwinpark.net for a list of Baldwin Parkbased groups. Contact Becca at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa. com if you’d like to start a new group or have questions about how you can meet your neighbors.

uly is all about fireworks, little American flags, patriotic clothing, hot dogs, blue popsicles, small-town parades, little kids in little red wagons, large family reunions and massive group gatherings … Oh, but wait — this is July 2020! Let’s re-think this holiday. How can Baldwin Parkers make the most of the Fourth of July within the stay-athome guidelines? Start with decorating the porch! You can do a lot with plants and pillows! Palmer’s Garden and Goods on Corrine Drive had some great tips for patriotic plants. Start with the pot, owner Alison Palmer says. Choose a couple of big blue pots and fill them with red-and-white annuals like gardenias, verbenias, daisies and zinnias, white pentas, lantanas, fire bush and red salvia. Blue flowers in the summer are pretty hard to come by! n Go to the garden center and see what appeals to you. Try to choose plants that can withstand intense July heat. Add red-andblue porch pillows. Spray paint your bird feeder or lantern a patriotic red, white or blue. Hang huge blue stars from your porch ceiling and remember to replace your American flag if it is tattered or worn. n Want a parade? How about dressing up those toddlers in their patriotic petticoats and suspenders, seat them in their little red wagon and take them on a walk

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through the neighborhood! Don’t forget about a patriotic bandana for the dog! n Make blue popsicles by mashing four cups of blueberries and blending them with four cups of Greek yogurt and one banana with a little bit of honey. Place the mix into popsicle molds and freeze. To make a red, white and blue popsicle, layer vanilla yogurt or vanilla yogurt and ripe bananas — the white layer — with the blueberry mixture and a third layer of mashed strawberries — add strawberry jam for sweetness — and yogurt. Yum! n And, what about the infamous flag cake? Try a healthier version of this cake by using a white cake recipe with reduced sugar, skim

n No party is complete without a good playlist: Try “God Bless the USA” (Lee Greenwood), “Ragged Old Flag” (Johnny Cash), “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” (Toby Keith), “Born in the USA” (Bruce Springsteen), “Travelin’ Soldier” (Dixie Chicks), “American Pie” (Don McClean), “Living in America” (James Brown), “America” (Simon and Garfunkel), and a few old favorites: “Take Me Home Country Roads” (John Denver), “American Girl” (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), and “This Land is Your Land” (Woody Guthrie). If your neighbors are friendly (of course they are!) fire up the grill and share hot dogs, veggie burgers, potato salad, baked beans and a few cans of Pabst Milwaukee Red White & Blue Vintage American Session Lager. n And fireworks ... I’ll leave to you to make your own kind of sparks! n Borrow some family fun! The first three residents to reach out to me at lifestyledirector@ baldwinparkpoa can use our giant Jenga game, a corn hole game or ladderball set. I’ll also bring you a six pack of soda and potato chips to last a month! Put the veggie burger on the grill for me!

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Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt hosts socially distanced outdoor yoga classes on Friday mornings.

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Fun in the sun Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there are

plenty of things to do around the neighborhood — and online — to keep you and your family busy this summer. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

ike most people around the country, your summer plans probably look different this year than they have in the past. With some traveling still restricted, the annual Independence Bash in Baldwin Park canceled and some summer camps going fully virtual, it’s time to get creative and make conscious efforts to stay busy and take care of yourself and your family. The good news is that you can still have your summer fun at

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home and around the neighborhood. Here are some ideas to beat the coronavirus blues and make the most of your summer.

GET ACTIVE

Some fresh air, sunshine and exercise can do wonders for the mind and body. That’s why both Blue Moon Yoga and Mighty Girls Fitness are offering outdoor classes with social-distancing guidelines. “People are willing to be in groups if they know they’ll be 6 to 8 feet apart — if they know they can abide by social distancing — and they’re very eager despite

the heat to get back together,” says Becca Schmidt, Blue Moon Yoga instructor and Baldwin Park lifestyle director. “Especially with my classes, they’re really eager to see each other again because I’ve been teaching the same class and people for 14 years here, so they are lifelong friends. They know each other super well.” Mighty Girls Fitness has been offering outdoor classes since late May. There are three yoga flow classes each week between Thursdays and Sundays, as well as two total-body fitness classes between Thursdays and Fridays. Those interested can sign up on the MINDBODY app or at mightygirlsfitness.com. Schmidt’s classes also will be held outdoors in the green spaces in and around Baldwin Park, including Blue Jacket Park. Classes are donation based and

Schreiber also recognizes that although summer is now in full swing, things look different this year. That’s why she is offering children some summer fun in a different format. “Somehow, summer is upon us, yet our calendars are likely not filled with exciting plans for camps, vacations or other summer activities,” Schreiber says. “However, I hope to bring a little summer sunshine through an online summer yoga and art camp for kids ages 6 to 10.” Schreiber’s yoga and art camp will consist of online activities via Zoom, including yoga poses, arts and crafts projects, music, dancing, games and relaxation techniques. Sessions are held weekly from 3 to 4 p.m. throughout July, and each week has a different theme: Party in the USA, Beach Dayz, Wide World of Sports, Campfire Campout and We Are Family. The cost for one session is $14, $39 for three sessions, and $60 for all five sessions. All campers

must register in advance. Parents should email lisafineman@yahoo. com with their child’s name and age to have a registration form and supply list sent to them.

SUMMER READING

School’s out for the summer, but reading is in. Both the Orange County Library System and Baldwin Park Elementary are hosting summer reading challenges or programs. OCLS’ Virtual Summer Reading Program lasts through Aug. 1 and brings library cardholders all of its programs, classes and events online. The best part is that the summer reading program offers programming for all ages — including adults. Families can enjoy streaming events, live virtual activities and online reading challenges. Participants who read 600 minutes or more can be entered into the library’s grand-prize raffle, where they can win gift certificates, Continued on page 24

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Yoga can dramatically lower stress levels. … Then the added value to that is that people can come out and see old friends, meet new friends and have a safe social experience that’s healthy.” — BECCA SCHMIDT

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will take place at 9:30 a.m. Friday mornings. Included are seated meditation, sounds of the Tibetan bowls and yoga practice. For details and to reserve a spot, email becca@bluemoon.yoga. “The yoga perspective, for me, is that yoga can dramatically lower stress levels,” Schmidt says. “That’s a big part of what we try to do in yoga. Then the added value to that is that people can come out and see old friends, meet new friends and have a safe social experience that’s healthy.” Yoga isn’t just for teens and adults, though. Baldwin Park resident Lisa Schreiber, who received her kids yoga teacher certification in 2014, has been teaching children and “spreading the yoga bug” ever since. Schreiber runs Ray of Light Yoga, which now also offers yoga classes for everyone. “The list of benefits of yoga is endless,” Schreiber writes. “Physical, emotional, social, psychological changes in our bodies have all occurred through yoga, in adults and children of all ages.”

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The Grace Hopper Pool is open for use by reservation only, and at 25% capacity.

Continued from page 23 bicycles, passes to local attractions and more. Register for the summer reading program at ocls. info. For Baldwin Park Elementary students, Principal Anna Ferratusco has created a school-wide summer reading challenge. Students have three categories of reading challenges and must complete at least one of them to win a special prize from Ferratusco. Challenges include reading a certain number of words as determined by Accelerated Reader

tests, reading three books by the same author and describing each book, or reading a certain number of Sunshine State books.

HIT THE POOL

Especially in the midst of a Florida summer, keeping cool is a priority. What better way to do so than to head down to the pool for some swimming and pool games? While many community amenities such as the fitness centers and playground areas remain closed due to COVID-19, a phased reopening has been underway, having started with the Grace Hopper pool in June.

As of mid-June, the pool is open at 25% capacity and by reservation only because of social-distancing restrictions. Markings also have been placed directly outside the pool to encourage the 6-foot distancing guidelines. Residents who wish to use the pool — whether for lap swimming or general use — are required to reserve a time online on the Baldwin Park Network. During the reservation process, pool users also will be asked to agree to a waiver. Photo IDs are required upon checking in to the pool area. If you’re bring children to the pool, don’t forget some pool toys, such as dive sticks and beach balls. Pool floaties in all shapes and colors also are a great way to add some fun to your time at the pool. Additionally, you can suggest some classic pool games such as Sharks and Minnows or Marco Polo, or some friendly competition in the form of a handstand or cannonball contest.

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hen countries across the globe began announcing temporary business closures and quarantine restrictions, Christina Rordam is a local many feared an impending recesRealtor and a member of sion that would include housing. ORRAs Top Producer Club. However, as we move forward For more, visit through the phases of reopening, christinasellsorlando.com. the housing market in Central Florida continues to cook. Unfortunately, many are still furloughed at time of publication and waiting to go back to work — making them effectively unemployed. But, there is hope as businesses are allowed to operate and ease restrictions. Universal has started welcoming guests again, and Disney World has announced reopening dates. Theme park employees and hospitality workers who were primed to buy and sell are putting their home-purchase plans back into action. Sellers are getting into the groove of selling safely and learning how to communicate the value of their homes by way of video and virtual technologies. As accustomed to the new way of conducting business as we may become, no one is a mind-reader, and so we are, to some degree, learning as we go. Will property values decline or hold steady? If a homeowner wants to sell this year, is sooner better than later, and what should they expect from this one-of-a-kind market? ATTRACT MORE BUYERS WITH SWEETER PRICING

A tactic I see employed more commonly lately is uber-competitive pricing of homes, sometimes slightly lower than market value. Most sellers find this approach uncomfortable at first — and at the least, counterintuitive. Certainly, one would not want to underprice their home significantly.

But, if you are motivated and the history of your neighborhood shows a shorter period of days on market with aggressive pricing, perhaps consider this strategy. “But Christina, I need to overprice my home to allow for buyers to negotiate,” you may say. Well, being that we have what is traditionally a seller’s market in Orlando and Central Florida in terms of under supply and over demand, pricing your home in line with market performance, or even slightly more aggressively, draws more eyes and interest than overpricing. In the past month, I have seen homes go under contract over asking price in fewer than eight hours, won bidding wars for my buyers on properties listed just 24 hours and more. Now, this is not to say that all homes go almost instantly under contract; however, if you have a move-in ready home and market it correctly, it can happen. In today’s market with the right property, a lower asking price could mean more profit. Consider this: Better pricing draws more buyers and offers, creating heightened states of competition. This can mean more money in your account after all is said and done.

SHOULD SELLERS TAKE THE FIRST OFFER PRESENTED?

As mentioned previously, I’ve seen homes go pending recently fewer than eight hours after being listed. Some would say this is not allowing agents and buyers to view and present offers. After all, it’s quite uncommon to have homes hit the market and turn around and accept offers that swiftly. In contrast to this scenario, I also saw a seller list a home, wait seven days to consider offers, accept an offer, put the home back on the market

and then once again require a seven-day waiting period to consider offers. Whew! That’s a lot. So, while some are accepting the first offer presented, others are insisting on a certain number of days on market before even looking at contracts. Which is best? Ultimately, this is a conversation for sellers and their agents and will depend on individual circumstances. Sometimes, the first offer is the best offer — after all, a house is never hotter than when it first goes up for sale. That said, if as a seller you have multiple showings the first day, you may be able maximize your profits by allowing least 48 hours for all parties to view and offer on your home. Many banks have long employed the tactic of not considering offers until the home has been on market a number of days. This strategy is smartly designed to create competition and increase profits. Whether you choose to wait or pounce on the first suitable offer, consider all terms in the contract. What type of loan is the buyer utilizing? Has your listing agent personally verified their cash to purchase or pre-approval status with the buyer’s lender yet? How long is the inspection period, and do they want repairs or have other conditions to accept their offer? Look at the whole picture before signing and consider your Realtor’s input. The good news is as long as supply exceeds demand and buyers are still employed and able to purchase, sellers will have options and the ability to choose a pricing strategy that works for them. And when this happens in tandem with rates as low as the 2% range, buyers and sellers win.

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WHAT’S SELLING 4397 NEW BROAD ST., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $1,812,500 SQUARE FEET: 6,475 BEDROOMS: Five BATHS: 5.5

DETAILS: Exquisitely built by Goehring & Morgan, this gorgeous pool home features formal living and dining areas, a walk-in wine vault with glass floors, a great room with panoramic views of the outdoor living space, a true chef’s kitchen and a master suite that is simply amazing. Outdoors is where you’ll spend most of your time in this home. Enclosed within the privacy walls is a tranquil pool, hot tub area, outdoor kitchen and wraparound balcony.

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DETAILS: Presenting “Casa Calvet,” a truly elegant Spanish Colonial in Baldwin Park. Custom built by award-winning Goehring & Morgan, this stunning estate home was designed for the ultimate entertainer. This sophisticated yet casual residence boasts thick stucco walls, a red tile roof and an expansive interior courtyard that extends the living space. Conveniently located in the heart of town, the home sits on a corner lot with park views. The entire home is characterized by intriguing details from the light fixtures to the woodwork.

4500 ENDERS ST., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $1,034,000 SQUARE FEET: 3,938 BEDROOMS: Four BATHS: 3.5

DETAILS: This meticulous, one-owner home is luxurious and well-appointed, with an open concept and flexible floor plan. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors with custom inlay pave the way, flanked by formal dining room and living room. An adjacent library impresses with French doors and built-ins. The kitchen overlooks a large side lanai with travertine tile and fountain and opens to a family room with wood-burning fireplace. Downstairs master suite has dual sinks, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. Upgrades include a new roof (2019), crown molding, solid-wood plantation shutters, copper gutters and downspouts, threecar garage and outdoor low voltage lighting including coach lights.

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Hundreds of Glenridge Middle eighth-graders celebrated the end of their middle-school careers Thursday, May 21, with a Lions Pride Ride. Students and their parents drove through the school’s car line, where staff and PTSA members were waiting to hand out stickers, swag bags, yearbooks and other goodies to the rising freshmen. Eighthgrade teachers cheered and waved handmade signs to congratulate their students and wish them luck at Winter Park High School.

— DANIELLE HENDRIX Eighth-grade teachers, along with their festive pups, cheered their students on and handed them goodie bags as they drove by.

These stickers were handed out for some lighthearted fun as a way to commemorate the end of the school year. Left: Reyna Carrasco paid tribute to her time as a Glenridge Lion while celebrating becoming a Winter Park High Wildcat.

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