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Moving fore-ward Stoneybrook West greenlights golf proposal. SEE PAGE 2.

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At the Miss Florida USA competition, Franxman’s “sunset goddess” costume represented the sunsets for which Horizon West is named.

Lindsey Franxman made Horizon West proud as the community’s representative in the Miss Florida USA competition, held in Coral Springs. STORY ON PAGE 4.

READY TO RIDE! Foundation alum Ryan Gay is now a member of the University of Alabama Water Ski Team.

STORY ON PAGE 15.

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YOUR TOWN CHAMBER APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to apply for its board of directors, the policy-making panel that brings the chamber into the future annually. Its members include a diverse mix of 33 business professionals from small businesses to large companies that make up a portion of the West Orange business community.

Being a part of the WOCC board empowers you to help make decisions that will impact the future for the WOCC chamber as well as the West Orange community.

Current chamber members who have a vested interest in helping develop a plan that will carry the organization into 2022 and want to be considered for a position should visit wochamber.com. Completed forms can be emailed to sduva@wochamber.com.

The deadline for applicants is noon Aug. 14.

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Homeowners approve agreement with Kemper Sports DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Stoneybrook West homeowners have spoken, and they want an operating golf course again.

The community recently held a vote on whether to enter into a lease agreement with Kemper Sports, a golf-course management company that had expressed interest not only in leasing the course for its operations but also investing in the community by restoring the course to its former glory.

HOA President Dennis Armstrong said out of 1,225 homes in the community, 792 households — or 65% of residents — responded. Of those, an overwhelming majority — 94% of respondents — indicated they were in favor of

the deal. Only 6% disapproved.

Although Armstrong felt the initiative would pass, he didn’t foresee it doing so via landslide.

“In talking with folks and the general buzz around the community, if you will, it seemed like most folks that you talked to seemed to be in favor of the proposal,” he said. “In a vote, you never know for sure until it’s actually over, and I have to say I was astonished at the degree of support. I thought it would pass, but I never in my wildest imagination would have guessed it would be that high of a number.”

The fate of the Stoneybrook West Golf & Country Club has been in question since it shuttered in 2018. But in March, the city of Winter Garden purchased the course for $2 million, with the intent of transferring it to the HOA. Homeowners will repay that loan through a special assessment for the next 20 years.

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HOA have been working together to have the property conveyed to the HOA via special warranty deed. On Thursday, July 22, the Winter Garden City Commission approved a purchase and sale agreement to do so. Meanwhile, the Stoneybrook West HOA Board voted on whether to approve that contract Thursday, July 29, after press time.

Armstrong said Kemper Sports seems to be enthusiastic about moving forward. In fact, the goal was to have the property conveyed to the HOA and the lease agreement with Kemper Sports signed

by Aug. 1.

“The sooner they get things going, the quicker they can start recouping their investment,” Armstrong said. “They’re definitely a big player in the golf industry and have been at it for some 40 years.

That, I think, was a big factor with our residents also, that they were a known entity and have a proven track record and certainly deep

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financial pockets backing. I think all of those things helped to make the residents more comfortable that this was a good way (to go).”

Ever since Stoneybrook homeowners approved purchasing the property earlier this year, some minor improvements have been made. Armstrong said the course has been getting mowed and looks “somewhat better than it has in a long time,” although there is still much more work to be done.

“We are making progress,” he said. “There were some things that the board had talked about

“The big thing is that hopefully this will really increase everybody’s property values here in the community, whether you live on the course or not.”

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doing — like getting the palm trees trimmed and some other work that everybody agreed needed to be done — but we were a little hesitant to move forward with that until we knew the outcome of the Kemper vote.”

The board likely will vote soon on whether to go ahead and get those things done or wait and let Kemper Sports take care of it. In the meantime, the HOA is focused on finalizing the purchase contract with the city and the lease agreement with Kemper Sports. Revitalizing the course is something many hope will contribute to even higher property values.

“The big thing is that hopefully this will really increase everybody’s property values here in the community, whether you live on the course or not,” Armstrong said. “Certainly green space has a value, but a really well-manicured, beautiful golf course just makes everybody’s property values that much more.”

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City addresses board term limits Winter Garden is considering an ordinance that would eliminate term limits for a handful of city boards.

DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Dream come true The West Orange Dream Center is open to the community weekdays and offers free educational programs, job partnerships and a place to sit down with a cup of coffee.

AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

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he West Orange Dream Center has been a dream of Family Church members for several years, and now the facility is a reality — and a chance for the church to extend a helping hand into the community.

“Our pastor … wanted to bring one into West Orange County and give our members a place to serve as well as make a difference in the community,” said Carol Oller Vereb, missions director of Family Church and director of the Dream Center. “We’ve always been good going globally, and this gave us a chance to serve locally.”

The goal was to find a need in the community and concentrate on that. Vereb said organizers were careful not to duplicate what other groups were doing.

“Matthew’s Hope takes care of the homeless, Shepherd’s Hope is medical, and the Christian Service Center feeds people,” she said.

“We found what was lacking in the area was educational programs, so that’s what we focused on.”

With a plan in place, a team was tasked with finding a space appropriate in location and size. This building was perfect for meeting the needs of the community, but it needed a few renovations. And

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then COVID-19 hit, creating even further delays.

The doors were opened late last year, and with this came a plethora of free educational programs, including English for Speakers of Other Languages. Other offerings include Jobs Partnership, which provides needed skills training and connections to resources and relevant opportunities; Grief Share, for people who have recently lost a loved one; Celebrate Recovery, for those struggling with hurt, pain and addiction of any kind; a single moms program for mothers and their children that includes a hot meal; and men’s luncheons, which is a time for the men in the community to come together, share a meal, connect with each other and hear a testimony.

A coffee shop serves free coffee, and guests can connect to free Wi-Fi. The space includes the coffee/ lounge area, with multiple tables and chairs; one small classroom; a large classroom equipped with a 3D printer and individual desk spaces with large-screen computers, all donated; and a reception area and office space.

A multipurpose room that can seat 75 has a stage for large-group activities and is used on Sunday mornings as one of Family Church’s five campuses.

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There also is a food pantry that is not open to the public but is used to feed families at the discretion of the Dream Center board. Among the recipients are single mothers and widows in 42 homes in east Winter Garden who get items such as pasta, meat, fruits and vegetables, toothpaste, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and diapers.

“We wanted to make a difference in the community in which we are living, and one way of doing that is giving back, and one way we can give back is offering these programs to those in need,” Vereb said.

Assistance is needed in all areas of the center. Volunteers can share the gift of education by tutoring or mentoring students, becoming partners in one of the eight programs, donating canned goods for the food pantry, or serving in the coffee shop.

“We’re 100% volunteer led,” Vereb said. “I’m really excited about the space now and ready for people to know who we are now and what we’re about.”

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‘Hey, come back. We need good citizens.’ Someone might have served on a board once and could certainly serve again.”

Mayor John Rees said he had no problem with not having term limits but said he would like to try a different way of advertising board vacancies in the future in hopes of increasing the candidate pool.

“Remember, the purpose is to appoint the best people to these boards to do the best job for the city of Winter Garden, because the decisions they make we will be looking at for the next 20, 30, 40 years,” Rees said. “So that’s the No. 1 priority, is getting good, qualified people.”

Commissioner Lisa Bennett said she believed experience is the most important thing on the city’s boards — not necessarily everyone getting a term.

“If we have someone that’s doing a good job, and we all can agree that our city’s doing great, I’d rather keep the experience, especially on Planning & Zoning,” Bennett said.

Regarding board diversity, City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said the city will increase vacancy visibility through advertising in hopes of attracting a more diverse pool of candidates.

“That way, we can also work on both issues at the same time: Keep the primary goal as the goal but also do a better job at diversity,” Bollhoefer said. “We’re going to make that a priority of ours and do a better job at that.”

Sharman added he appreciates when citizens attend board meetings.

“I feel like when people are involved and engaged and they come to our board meetings and want to sit through them, it makes me more apt to put them on a board than someone who just filled out an application,” he said.

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Carol Oller Vereb invites the community to take a tour of the new West Orange Dream Center and see what’s available.

Winter Garden commissioners are moving forward with an ordinance that addresses the term limits of several city boards.

City leaders approved the first reading of Ordinance 21-15 during their July 22 commission meeting. The ordinance applies to the city’s Architectural Review & Historic Preservation Board, Code Enforcement Board, and Planning & Zoning Board, and it would eliminate current term limits.

“Currently, Code Enforcement Board members are limited to serve no more than two consecutive, three-year terms,” Community Development Director Steve Pash said. “The same condition exists for Planning & Zoning board members.

The ARB members are limited to serve no more than two consecutive (two)-year terms. …

This ordinance eliminates the term limits, and the board members will serve at the will of the commission. The ordinance also clarifies that on the Planning & Zoning Board, the members present can be counted for the purposes of establishing a quorum regardless of whether they recuse themselves from a vote.”

If approved, the City Commission still would be able to remove members at will, with or without cause, if necessary.

Commissioner Colin Sharman said the board he considers “the hot seat” is Planning & Zoning, and it’s the only one he would consider keeping that way.

“I know just like anything time changes, and there was a time where we had an overwhelming majority of people want to serve … and we struggle to fill some of the latter boards as of late,” Sharman said. “Here’s the reason why for Planning & Zoning for me. It’s tough when you’ve got somebody who’s done a good job and so many people in line for them to be able to say that, ‘Whatever, we’re going to get you off (the board),’ especially if you’ve done a good job. It’s easy to reappoint them.

“But the ordinance — the way I originally put that together — allowed them to come off one term, someone else could fill it, and if there was another vacancy, they could come back on again,” he said. “It just made a break to get someone in there.

I’m not in favor of term limiting for life. I’m always like,

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pandemic. At Disney, Franxman served on six different opening teams for initiatives and attractions that were opening during her time there — more than any of her superiors.

“It was heartbreaking when I received that furlough notice from Disney, but I’ve always believed in Disney happy endings and my skills as being a public-relations professional,” she said.

But she didn’t lose hope. Instead, Franxman used that time to focus on her master’s program in mass communications at the University of Florida, work toward gaining fluency in Spanish, and support Horizon West-centric events.

Since then, she has secured a role as a public relations and business manager with Westgate Resorts.

She’s also almost finished with her master’s degree.

“That’s been my comeback,” she said. “One of the biggest things you learn in theater is resilience and being able to bounce back from what is — or is perceived as — rejection but being able to learn from that experience.”

NEW GIRL IN TOWN

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Meet Miss Horizon West DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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hen Horizon West resident Lindsey Franxman took the stage at the Miss Florida USA competition, she was making history.

That’s because the 25-yearold is the first Miss Horizon West titleholder, and she gets to blaze the trail for the community’s representation in the Miss Florida USA organization going forward.

Although Franxman only has lived in Horizon West since February, her passion for the community is evident in the way she speaks about it. Its young, up-and-coming spirit is what drew her to the area in the first place. Now, she gets to represent it.

PAGEANTS & PERFORMANCE

Franxman got her start in pageants six years ago with the Miss America organization. Coming from a theater background, she loved the idea of having additional performance opportunities and the chance to compete for scholarships.

When she was getting dual degrees in journalism and theater at Indiana University, Franxman went to see the Miss Indiana University competition.

“I’d always been a performer, I loved being on stage, and it gave me the opportunity to continue doing that in a wider capacity in my community than I had previously known about,” she said of her first pageant experience.

Franxman has experience in both

the Miss America and Miss USA organizations. Last year, she served as Miss Orlando 2020 with Miss America. Now, she’s Miss Horizon West USA with Miss USA. “Pageants have given me so much in terms of professional skills, interview practice, the discipline of preparing a talent, and preparing yourself both physically and mentally for a competition,” she said. “It’s been fantastic in terms of being able to navigate my career path both on stage and off as I move forward with my education and move forward with my life.”

The Miss USA organization selects delegates through an application process. Miss USA Florida receives 1,000 applicants statewide, but only a maximum of 150 girls — both teens and miss contestants — are chosen.

This year’s Miss Florida USA pageant took place the weekend of July 16 in Coral Springs, and the contestants enjoyed a week-

“Pageants have given me so much in terms of professional skills, interview practice, the discipline of preparing a talent, and preparing yourself both physically and mentally for a competition.”

— Lindsey Franxman

end of female empowerment and pageantry. The first day includes events, photoshoots, appearances and meeting with sponsors. Contestants also interview for the job of Miss Florida USA. The second day consists of a preliminary competition in which all delegates participate. From that preliminary competition, the top 15 highest-scoring participants move onto the final competition.

LIFELONG LESSONS

Although Franxman did not make the top 15, she couldn’t be more grateful for the experience.

“Ultimately, only one winner walks away, but everyone feels included and accepted,” she said.

“You prepare for what’s on stage through the judging criteria, but the best part is that it builds confidence. Being able to prepare for an interview and speak to a panel of judges — and being able to communicate your unique and personal brand in such a short period of time — are skills that you’re going to utilize and be confident in moving forward. Whether or not you get this job, it’s going to help you get the next job in your career.”

There are other life skills that stem from pageantry, too. One of the things both pageants and theater have taught Franxman is resiliency — the theme of 2020 and beyond.

Her resiliency was tested when the public-relations professional was among thousands of Disney cast members furloughed toward the beginning of the COVID-19

When Franxman first moved to Horizon West, she served as a judge for the Horizon West’s Got Talent competition.

“I got to see firsthand what this community was like, and not only that, but because it’s a smaller and still-growing community, (I saw) how close-knit everyone was and how much everyone wanted to support new local community businesses and initiatives,” she said. “Through that, I was able to partner with several local organizations in my pageant pursuits and in my community-service initiatives to promote this community — not only to the wider Central Florida area but to also orient myself with how close-knit and fun and vibrant this community was.”

And she carried that into competition, too. One of the newest elements of this year’s Miss Florida USA competition was a costume presentation. Each delegate was required to dress up in a costume that represented her hometown.

Franxman worked with Kim Patel — the costume designer for Horizon West Theater Company — to develop an original costume design to showcase Horizon West.

Dressed in hues of yellow, pink and purple, she was essentially a “sunset goddess.” The colors represented the beautiful sunsets for which Horizon West is named.

“I was even told by one of the judges at this costume competition that they learned something new about Horizon West that day, and ultimately, that’s one of the reasons I’m excited to be Miss Horizon West,” she said. “It was so fun to see these other girls’ communities and how they were very diverse in how — and what — they represented in their community.”

Previously, Franxman’s platform was promoting accessibility and equity of educational theater programs. Now, she developing a new initiative called Herstory — one that is centered on ways her love of reading, writing and storytelling have empowered her and how she can share that with other girls to help them find their voices, too.

In the meantime, she considers representing Horizon West a big honor, especially because she gets to lay the groundwork for the women who will hold the title in years to come.

“I get to build the basis in this community of very involved people who are so willing to support their representatives, support their neighbors and support each other,” she said. “I’m excited for what comes next.”

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Kiwanis starts new Winter Garden chapter Fifteen local residents are ready to make a difference with the Kiwanis Club of Winter Garden, and they are looking for more people to join them.

AMY QUESINBERRY

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A new service organization has started in West Orange County with the goal of supporting local children and creating studentoriented clubs at the elementary-, middle- and high-school levels.

The Kiwanis Club of Winter Garden is going through the chartering process and hopes to have that completed next month.

Fifteen residents who expressed an interest in starting a Kiwanis in Winter Garden already have met and have worked on several community-service projects around the city.

They participated in a cleanup day on the West Orange Trail and took part in a Build Saturday with West Orange Habitat for Humanity, and they are planning a sandwich-making day and clothing collection for Matthew’s Hope.

Now seemed like a good time to form the local club, said Stacy Vu, lieutenant governor of Division 10, which comprises Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties.

“This is a critical time for all members of our community to start helping one another,” Vu said. “The past year-and-ahalf has been incredibly hard on everyone. If we can come together as a community to help others and connect with each other, no matter how big or small, then we can really make a difference.

Starting to get involved in groups such as Kiwanis is a great way to do that.”

Darnell Mahone is serving as club president, with Debbie Carroll as secretary and Shirley Tsang in the treasurer’s role.

Vu said the club is looking for a vice president, as well as three members to serve on the board of directors.

Hashtags promoting “Help Kiwanis Help Children” and “Kids Need Kiwanis” put emphasis on the club’s mission; the club is open to anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of children in the community.

As lieutenant governor, Vu is tasked with supporting the existing clubs in Central Florida, chartering new clubs and reinstating those that took a break.

This is a new club and separate

“The hope is that I kind of serve as a coach in a way for the club.

We’ve done a couple of things, but that was more to bring people in to show them, ‘Hey, we’re a volunteer organization and we’re dedicated.’

— Stacy Vu

The Kiwanis Club of Winter Garden meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in a temporary meeting space in Winter Garden. For information on joining the club, call club president Darnell Mahone at (407) 394-0343 or visit the club’s Facebook page.

from the former West Orange Kiwanis.

There has been tremendous growth in West Orange County, and Vu said her vision is to see two or three Kiwanis clubs in the area.

“The hope is that I kind of serve as a coach, in a way, for the club,” she said. “We’ve done a couple of things, but that was more to bring people in to show them, ‘Hey, we’re a volunteer organization, and we’re dedicated.’ Kiwanis is dedicated to serving children, so the focus is helping kids. In my mind, the heart of Kiwanis is its service leadership programs.”

Officers currently are going through training from Kiwanis International. This allows them to connect with resources to help them operate a club and come up with service project ideas, and it also gives them access to leadership conferences.

Kiwanis clubs aren’t just for adults, either. They start at the elementary school level with the K-Kids program and advance to the Builders Club at the middleschool level and Key Club in high school.

Vu was a member of Key Club when she was in high school, and she said it was through this organization that she developed a love of volunteering that remained throughout college, in Kiwanis’ Circle K International leadership program. She joined Kiwanis right after college.

“I benefited so much,” Vu said.

“I’d love for this club to do as much as it can.”

Dr. Phillips and Windermere high schools have active Key clubs, and several schools have K-Kids and Builders Club. Vu wants to add more.

“The benefit of having these service leadership programs in the community is it really builds the character and leadership skills of the students who are involved in the leadership programs,” Vu said.

Key Club is led by the students, and Kiwanis members serve as mentors.

“What makes Kiwanis unique is the network of individuals that you can meet who are all interested in volunteering,” Vu said.

“By working together for a common goal — helping kids — you bring out the best in people and develop lifelong connections.

Over the years, I have met some of the most caring individuals through Kiwanis, many of them becoming some of my closest friends.”

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Celebrates Business West Orange Chamber of Commerce Holds

We Noticed for Orange County Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Winter Garden Smiles’ NewPottys Office!

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Congratulations Winter Garden on celebration in to recognition of OrangeSmiles County their new office, located at 1317 Winter Garden Pottys, Inc., located in Ocoee. Orange County Pottys isRd., a portable restroom supplier.

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Winter fast, friendly, efficient for premium Garden Smiles and General andservices Pediatric Dentistry restroom trailers, portable toilets, washing serves the Windermere, Ocoee, andhand Orlando area. stations, hand sanitizing stations, holding tanks, To learn more about Winter Garden Smiles and other related equipment. Family owned visit www.wintergardensmiles.com To learn more about Orange County Pottys, and operated since 2014. Servicing Orlando and visit www.orangecountypottys.com

surrounding areas. “Service... it’s our only product”

The WOCC Ambassadors Celebrate Dr. Colon-Bengoa’s Office Expansion WOCC Ambassadors celebrated the expansion of Complete Family Dentistry and Implant Center. Dr. Carlos ColonBengoa has been providing excellence in Dentistry for over 20 years in Central Florida. Their new office expansion at Lake Bennett Medical Center in Ocoee has all of the latest and greatest in technology, while also providing quality and affordable care to our patients. Never underestimate the value of your smile or the importance of properly maintaining it!

To learn more about Complete Family Dentistry and Implant Center, or to make an appointment, visit www.ocoeefamilydentistry.com

West Orange Chamber of Commerce Celebrates

Ribbon Cutting Celebration attheWinter Smiles’ Office!

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WOCC Ambassadors celebrated the opening Congratulations to Winter Garden Smiles of on Hamlin Modern Dentistry.

This is a place where their new office, located at 1317 Winter Garden relaxation modern technology Vinelandand Rd.,comfort Suite 110meet in Winter Garden.

Winter toGarden provideSmiles you and your family with exceptional General and Pediatric Dentistry dental have created an and atmosphere servescare. the They Windermere, Ocoee, Orlandothat area. is fun, friendly, and rejuvenating.

To learn more about Winter Garden Smiles Tovisit learn more about Hamlin Modern Dentistry www.wintergardensmiles.com or to make an appointment, visit www.hamlinmoderndentistry.com

West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes CSH Fitness WOCC Ambassadors welcomed CSH Fitness. A group of weight loss and strength experts who specialize in body composition and nutrition. They help clients get in the best shape of their life, prevent injury and teach clients how to eat. At CSH Fitness they give you the tools to make healthy eating easy and sustainable.

To learn more about CSH Fitness or to make an appointment, visit www.csh.fitness

West Orange Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the Opening of Hamlin Eye Care

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Hamlin Eye Care. Dr. Patel has always loved Congratulations to Tejas Winter Garden Smiles on helping others and he hopes you feel comfortable their new office, located at 1317 Winter Garden from the moment you walk through the door.

Vineland Rd., Suite 110 into Winter Garden. Winter From the design and decor the tailor-made care, Garden Smiles General and Pediatric Dentistry Hamlin Eye Care is a true reflection of his vision serves to thelife.

Windermere, Ocoee, and Orlando area. coming Dr. Tejas Patel is passionate about delivering the finest in eye care and eyewear to you To learn more about Winter Garden Smiles and your family and he can’t wait to meet you! visit www.wintergardensmiles.com To learn more about Hamlin Eye Care or to make an appointment, visit www.hamlineyecare.com

The West Orange Chamber Offers 4 Networking Groups: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Horizon West To learn more and to register participation visit wochamber.com/ChamberGroups or call 407-656-1304

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Ocoee denies concrete batch plant Leaders voted in opposition of a large-scale preliminary site plan that would have allowed for a CEMEX plant on Ocoee Apopka Road.

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After much deliberation, Ocoee city commissioners rejected a proposal for a CEMEX concrete batch plant on Ocoee Apopka Road.

The City Commission voted Tuesday, July 20, to deny the applicant’s large-scale preliminary site plan with waivers based on a number of reasons.

The property in question is an 11.23-acre parcel located at 450 Ocoee Apopka Road, which currently is undeveloped. The proposed plan consisted of a 1,750-square-foot office building; a 7,320-square-foot shop building; two 65-foot-high, partially enclosed silo mixers; open storage of materials; and associated improvements to distribute cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates.

Although it has a zoning of I-1 (Light Industrial) and a future land-use designation of Light Industrial, the property has additional special elements that complicated matters. It’s located in both the Business Character Overlay Area and in the Brownfield Overlay/Ocoee Special Economic Enhancement District.

The Business Character Overlay Area’s vision plan identifies uses appropriate for higher densities with a mixed-use development, and heavy industrial is not permitted. The request for a preliminary large-scale site plan for CEMEX was a waiver to the entire overlay zoning. The Brownfield Overlay also is intended to foster higherintensity uses and redevelopment than what CEMEX proposed.

Development Services Director Michael Rumer said the main waivers requested were to increase maximum height allowed from 35 to 65 feet, allow outdoor storage and allow for outdoor manufacturing.

However, staff recommended the City Commission deny the proposal at hand, one of the reasons being the lower-density use. That means significantly less money accumulated in roadimpact fees — because they are based on the size of buildings — and water service for the city.

Furthermore, Rumer said he was concerned about the waiver to allow outdoor storage as it is not permitted in the overlay or in Light Industrial uses. He also worried that should manufacturing be permitted outdoors, the city might have a tough time working with applicants in the future on the overlay’s vision plan.

“Who’s going to want to be located next to it?” Rumer said.

“It kind of takes some things out of play on the north and west side from what we’ve envisioned.

Obviously, CEMEX is a large, great company, and we’d love to have their corporate headquarters or some sort of element here — just not the outside storage.

“The team here that’s assem-

IN OTHER NEWS n Commissioners approved three variance requests for Christian Brothers Automotive, a proposed 5,000-square-foot autorepair facility with eight bays at the West Colonial Ocoee Commercial Subdivision off Maguire Road and State Road 50. n As part of the consent agenda, commissioners approved keeping the city’s millage rate at 5.15 mills for Fiscal Year 2021-22. n Also under the consent agenda, commissioners approved setting the city’s budget workshops for Aug. 12 and 18, and scheduling the budget hearings for Sept. 15 and 22.

bled, great people,” he said. “They do projects in Ocoee, they’ve done great stuff, (I) don’t like to be pitted against them at all. …

They know we’ve worked on this.

We’ve worked on items and agreed to items and tried to make in some cases the best project we can present to you, but it still misses the mark with the land use, the overlay, the zoning.”

Applicant Julie Kendig-Schrader, an environmental attorney, said her team has taken steps to amend its application throughout the process and believes the project complies with criteria.

“The manufacturing and the creation of the ready-mix (concrete) will not take place outdoors,” Kendig-Schrader said.

“We believe we presented a plan that doesn’t have manufacturing occurring outdoors. One change that we’ve made between (Planning & Zoning) and today — or that we would put on the table to make — we propose to actually enlarge the office to 5,000 square feet, and that’s proposed to be a two-story permanent structure also designed to match the Florida vernacular.”

Commissioner Larry Brinson was concerned about the possibility of concrete dust associated with the site and how it could affect local waterways and residents’ quality of life. He also questioned whether it could be considered hazardous material.

“I’ve never seen a plant or a site that didn’t have dust,” Brinson said. “And so when I start looking at the surrounding area and there’s a white film or gray film over everything, in my mind, I’m associating it with that site. And so with Lake Apopka, Lake Apopka is one of those lakes that the state is working hard trying to recapture the life back in that lake. So what do you do with your runoff? Is that going back into the lake? … I’m not sure all your byproducts are staying on the site. … I want to make sure because our aquifer is where we get our water from.”

Steve Blanton, of CEMEX, said concrete is not hazardous and is used in construction in and around waterways all the time.

“The product we’re talking about, we’re all standing on today,” Blanton said. “I know (people) think of us as some huge pollutant, but it’s the concrete block we’re sitting in, it’s the concrete we’re sitting on. … If you go to a boat ramp, boat ramps are made of concrete. Concrete is there.

The aqueducts in Rome are made of concrete. It’s not some hazardous material that’s going to poison us all. I appreciate the concern but I think as far as the hazard, there’s not a lot. … Our facilities are contained, and there’s no one better in the business than we are.”

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Global Not Local’s Community Water Day is returning to Winter Garden for the second time after it was canceled last year because of the pandemic.

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“That first year, we just did it,” Coates said. “We didn’t have permits or any of that stuff. Some of the police officers came by and had a water gun fight with us. It was just to provide something for the kids to do, because they had nothing else to do otherwise in the heat of summer.”

The project is personal to Coates in many ways. Having grown up in the neighborhood, he saw firsthand how a lack of positive outlets can affect people. Although he was fortunate to grow up with both of his parents in his life, that was not the case for many others.

“Most of the kids I grew up with, and seeing it also when I was at Boys and Girls Club, lived with single parents who didn’t have a lot of time to hang out with their kids due to having to work a lot,” Coates said. “Having something that the kids can look forward to and have fun with makes a huge difference in their life. That’s all this is about — making a difference.”

According to its website, Global Not Local strives to inspire local youth to look beyond their environment and strive to become the best version of themselves.

Outside of Global Not Local, Coates works as a club promoter with several places in downtown Orlando and also coaches an AAU basketball team comprising primarily sixth- to 10th-graders.

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FIFTY-TWO WEEKS OF GRATITUDE 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, online.

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Author Jess Hernandez will discuss how to find and submit to literary agents. Through August, the library’s featured events are virtual and available for free with an Orange County Library card. To find an event, or to register, visit ocls.info and use our classes/events search feature.

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Keene’s Pointe estate sells for $3,895,000 A

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The home at 15636 Kinnow Mandarin Lane, Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $640,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,635 square feet. The price per square foot is $176.07. Days on market: Six.

residential real-estate transactions from July 16 to 23.

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Rosella Court, Windermere, sold July 21, for $3,895,000. Built in 2007, it has six bedrooms, six baths, three half-baths, a pool and 8,028 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $485.18.

Days on market: Zero.

These are the highestselling homes in each community in West Orange.

The home at 7221 Wild Blackberry Trail, Winter Garden, sold July 23, for $1.5 million. Built in 2009, it has seven bedrooms, six-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,509 square feet. The price per square foot is $272.28. Days on market: 15.

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The home at 6501 Rosella Court, Windermere, sold July 21, for $3,895,000. Built by master custom builder Richard Watson, this home features Southern California Spanish revival architectural influences.

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The home at 2677 Hempel Ave., Windermere, sold July 20, for $565,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,394 square feet. The price per square foot is $236.01.

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The home at 3522 Furlong Way sold July 20, for $525,000. Built in 1995, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,015 square feet. The price per square foot is $174.13.

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rooms, two baths and 1,883 square feet. The price per square foot is $201.81. Days on market: Seven.

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The home at 9033 Morgana Court sold July 23, for $569,934.

Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 4,197 square feet. The price per square foot is $135.80.

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The home at 15011 Tea Tree Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 21, for $533,850. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,136 square feet. The price per square foot is $170.23. Days on market: 35.

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The home at 16013 Parkwyn St., Winter Garden, sold July 21, for $839,000. Built in 2020, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths and 4,652 square feet. The price per square foot is $180.35. Days on market: 20.

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LAKES OF WINDERMERE

The home at 9687 Lost Creek Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 21, for $607,381. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,866 square feet. The price per square foot is $211.93. Days on market: Four.

The home at 9671 Lost Creek Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 21, for $567,261. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,113 square feet. The price per square foot is $268.46. Days on market: Zero.

WINDERMERE TRAILS

The home at 8725 Crescendo Ave., Windermere, sold July 20, for $600,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,529 square feet. The price per square foot is $170.02. Days on market: Two.

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The home at 1511 Stone Arrow Court, Oakland, sold July 23, for $515,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,248 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.56.

Days on market: 21.

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The home at 1642 Lake Sims Parkway, Ocoee, sold July 19, for $416,765. Built in 2020, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,291 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.64. Days on market: 20.

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The home at 971 Garrett Gilliam Drive, Ocoee, sold July 19, for $401,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,319 square feet. The price per square foot is $172.92. Days on market: Three.

BURCHARD PARK

The home at 9865 White Road, Ocoee, sold July 23, for $520,000.

Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,463 square feet. The price per square foot is $211.12. Days on market: Five.

LAKE OLYMPIA LAKE VILLAGE

The home at 1229 Hawthorne Cove Drive, Ocoee, sold July 19, for $485,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,836 square feet. The price per square foot is $171.02. Days on market: 45.

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The home at 1365 Hawthorne Cove Drive, Ocoee, sold July 21, for $415,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,596 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.86. Days on market: Five.

The home at 11772 Bella Milano Court, Windermere, sold July 21, for $519,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,579 square feet. The price per square foot is $201.24. Days on market: 12.

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The home at 2108 Richfield Cove Drive, Ocoee, sold July 22, for $435,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,285 square feet. The price per square foot is $190.37. Days on market: Three.

SILVER BEND

The home at 2621 Alclobe Circle, Ocoee, sold July 19, for $330,100.

Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,840 square feet. The price per square foot is $179.40. Days on market: 10.

WESTYN BAY

The home at 2743 Cardassi Drive, Ocoee, sold July 20, for $560,000.

Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,586 square feet. The price per square foot is $156.16. Days on market: Three.

The home at 656 Cimarosa Court, Ocoee, sold July 19, for $421,650. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,425 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.11. Days on market: 15.

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BELMERE VILLAGE

The home at 1013 Via Tivoli Court, Windermere, sold July 22, for $565,000. Built in 2005, it has seven bedrooms, six-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,800 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.68. Days on market: 65.

The home at 12844 Butler Bay Court, Windermere, sold July 20, for $830,000. Built in 1994, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 4,264 square feet. The price per square foot is $194.65. Days on market: Zero.

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The home at 9865 White Road, Ocoee, sold July 23, for $520,000. It was the largest transaction in Ocoee from July 16 to 23.

KEENE’S POINTE

The home at 1226 Oakdale St., Windermere, sold July 19, for $600,000. Built in 1979, it has six bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,639 square feet. The price per square foot is $227.36. Days on market: Two.

The home at 3000 Seigneury Drive, Windermere, sold July 22, for $1.5 million. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, five-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 4,991 square feet. The price per square foot is $300.54. Days on market: 17.

The home at 8330 Boyla Court, Windermere, sold July 21, for $2,350,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths, three half-baths, a pool and 8,000 square feet. The price per square foot is $293.75. Days on market: 21.

The home at 6233 Lake Burden View Drive, Windermere, sold July 21, for $1.8 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,800 square feet. The price per square foot is $310.34. Days on market: One. TOWN OF WINDERMERE

The home at 525 Lake St., Windermere, sold July 20, for $700,000. Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,780 square feet. The price per square foot is $251.80. Days on market: Five.

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WATERFORD POINTE

The home at 13130 Luntz Point Lane, Windermere, sold July 22, for $845,000. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,105 square feet. The price per square foot is $272.14. Days on market: 19.

WINDSOR HILL

The home at 2637 Windsor Hill Drive, Windermere, sold July 20, for $675,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,691 square feet. The price per square foot is $182.88. Days on market: 10.

WINTER GARDEN

BANANA BAY ESTATES

The home at 13540 Lake Luntz Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 22, for $720,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, three baths,

a pool and 3,459 square feet. The price per square foot is $208.15.

Days on market: Five.

COBBLESTONE OF WINTER GARDEN

The home at 300 Country Cottage Lane, Winter Garden, sold July 23, for $449,900. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,031 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.43. Days on market: Two. COURTLEA PARK

The home at 503 Courtlea Cove Ave., Winter Garden, sold July 22, for $565,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,131 square feet. The price per square foot is $180.45. Days on market: Five.

CROWN POINT SPRINGS

The home at 1559 Spring Ridge Circle, Winter Garden, sold July 23, for $319,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,493 square feet. The price per square foot is $213.66. Days on market: 21.

ISLAND POINTE

The home at 1110 Chase Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 21, for $395,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,471 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.85. Days on market: Five.

OAKLAND PARK

The home at 1022 Huntspoint St., Winter Garden, sold July 20, for $601,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,257 square feet. The price per square foot is $266.28. Days on market: Six.

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The home at 13540 Lake Luntz Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 22, for $720,000. It was the largest transaction in Winter Garden from July 16 to 23.

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The home at 872 McKinnon Square, Winter Garden, sold July 23, for $411,534. Built in 2021, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,737 square feet. The price per square foot is $236.92. Days on market: Zero.

OXFORD CHASE

The home at 14759 Ellingsworth Lane, Winter Garden, sold July 21, for $715,000. Built in 2019, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 4,474 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $159.81. Days on market: Three.

STONE CREEK

The home at 15230 Starleigh Road, Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $380,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 1,777 square feet. The price per square foot is $213.84. Days on market: Four.

STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 15581 Amberbeam Blvd., Winter Garden, sold July 23, for $430,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,436 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $176.52. Days on market: Two. The home at 15109 Spinnaker Cove Lane, Winter Garden, sold July 23, for $405,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,528 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.21. Days on market: Three.

TUSCANY

The home at 1555 Victoria Way, Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $550,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,871 square feet. The price per square foot is $191.57. Days on market: Six. WINTERMERE POINTE

The home at 2104 Windermere Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 20, for $600,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,613 square feet. The price per square foot is $229.62. Days on market: Five.

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things. Just like food is important for your body, gratitude is important for your mind and soul. Also, I like to hear my family talking about gratitude because it makes me feel happy. When my family talks about what we’re grateful for, it feels soothing and like love is in the air. This is why we made our Sunday dinner a gratitude dinner.

Usually, my mom is the one who makes the family dinner, but to show my gratitude, I will make dinner this Sunday. I will make a delicious lemon, garlic chicken with mashed potatoes and carrots. It’s an easy recipe, and I will show you how to make it, too. It really doesn’t matter what meal you are eating. What matters is that you are spending time with your family, being grateful and having a great time.

LEMON, GARLIC CHICKEN WITH MASHED POTATOES AND CARROTS SERVES: Four PREP TIME: Eight to 10 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 1 lemon (cut half in slices and squeeze the juice from the other half) 5 to 6 small potatoes 2 teaspoons of garlic powder Any type of oil METHOD n Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. n Wash, peel and cut the carrots into circles about ½ an inch thick. n Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into halves. n Add the potatoes to salted, boiling water. n Melt the butter in the microwave for 20 seconds and then add the garlic powder to it. n Put the carrot slices onto a tray and drizzle the honey and ½ teaspoon of oil on it. n Toss the carrots around and season the carrots with salt and pepper, to taste. n Using a paper towel, pat the chicken breasts dry. n Cover the chicken breasts with wax paper and pound it to 1/4-inch thickness. n Put the chicken breasts in a large pan, and brush the chicken breasts with the garlic butter sauce.

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter 4 carrots 2 tablespoons of honey n Season the chicken with lemon juice, salt, pepper and the Italian seasoning.

Add the lemon slices on top. n Put the chicken in the oven for about 30 minutes or until cooked through. n Put the carrots in the oven for about 15 minutes, until roasted. n Meanwhile, reserve 1/2 cup of the potato liquid and drain the rest, leaving the potatoes in the pot.

Before you mash the potatoes, put the pot on a low simmer. n Slowly add dashes of the potato liquid as you mash the potatoes. n When the potatoes are mashed, add salt and pepper to taste. n When everything is cooked, serve on a plate and enjoy!

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When you have a family tradition, it can lead to many positive results. Family traditions help create nice memories, build better relationships and give family members conversations to which they can look forward. Food and gratitude can be important elements in some family traditions because it brings everyone together.

In my family, we have a tradition of sharing what we are grateful for every Sunday night during dinner. It really doesn’t matter what food we eat. At some point during the meal, each family member discusses some of the events in the week for which they are grateful. By doing this, we feel more connected with one another. We try to make Sunday dinner feel special by eating at a different table than our regular dining table or even a different place in the house. Once, we had a picnic and sat in front of the fireplace.

Some Sundays, we may order takeout, pizza or make something simple. It’s not about the meal but about being together.

When you express gratitude, you receive many benefits.

Some of these benefits are better moods, being more mindful and strengthening family relationships especially in times of stress.

When you are mindful, you are more present and feel more connected to your family. When you are grateful, you are focusing on positive things and not negative

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SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE

What a difference a year can make With businesses open, local teens are enjoying a much more ‘normal’ summer this year.

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If you walk down the streets of Downtown Windermere, you’ll find a heartwarming sight; joyful patrons flocking around community favorite eateries such as Allen’s Creamery, Dixie Cream Cafe and Paloma Coffee Co. Such sights are becoming increasingly frequent across the Windermere and West Orange area as reopening has taken the area by storm. The state of the community is a stark contrast from July 2020, when everyone was still locked in their homes, nervously awaiting news on school reopenings and other safety measures. It is truly remarkable to see how far our community — and the nation — have come in our return to normalcy.

Local restaurants aren’t the only spots enjoying an influx of customers. The always-popular Windermere Farmers Market is in full swing this summer. On Friday mornings, you can catch families strolling down Main Street, vendors selling their wares, and everyone having a great time. The Windermere Branch Library has also reopened; even though visitors cannot sit inside the library, many still frequent the library to take a nostalgic walk through the shelves and discover a new

favorite book.

Aside from local businesses reopening, school starts for most students in early August. Many teens are ecstatic to be returning in person. I interviewed Windermere Prep students Luisa Luo and Carissa Ruiz for their perspectives on the community reopening.

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How has your summer been since Orange County has reopened? Were you able to go out more than last summer?

Luisa: I have been able to go out more than last summer, especially to public places such as theme parks and malls. Compared to last summer, I also feel slightly more protected going out, because I am fully vaccinated.

Carissa: My summer has been extremely enjoyable, especially knowing that my family and I are protected with the vaccine. We have been able to reunite with close friends and family while making some beautiful memories.

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Are you excited to return to school for what will hopefully be a full year?

Luisa: I am excited to return, but at the same time, I’m curious about my school’s safety protocols and policies. I would also like to feel well-prepared for a higher level of challenging junior-year classes.

Carissa: Yes, and I’m excited

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Carissa: Not being able to travel was an activity I missed very much. Most of my traveling

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includes visiting family, and I did not fully appreciate the value of physical togetherness until we could not be together. Luckily, this summer, I have spent time with my family and made up for the lost time.

Despite the advances that our community has made in the past few months, we aren’t entirely in the clear. Local Orange County officials are encouraging maskwearing again — even among vaccinated members of the community. The COVID-19 Delta variant is still a threat, and it’s still important to remain vigilant to stop the spread of the virus. We all want to continue being out and about and experiencing everything that our community has to offer. No one wants to return to lock down, and community members must be safe and smart to protect themselves and their loved ones.

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THESE OLD TIMES

FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

THROWBACK THURSDAY JULY 28, 1966 Winter Garden had only a few places to gather with friends and family in 1966, and one of them was the Winter Garden Lanes, located on South Dillard Street. The manager was Guy E. Neff. The bowling alley offered several adult leagues and even provided a nursery for players who had young children.

Not a bowler? Not a problem. A billiard room was open for people who preferred that kind of ball game.

It now operates as Winter Garden Bowl and is still a fun gathering place for family and friends.

75 years ago

Baseball fans watched the Winter Garden team take Clermont 3-0 in the weekly Sunday afternoon game.

Nell Johnson, Iris Roane, Margaret Smith and Virginia Fowler left to spend three weeks at Junaluska Inn, Junaluska, North Carolina.

70 years ago

The Business Woman’s Circle of the First Baptist Church met last week with Mrs. George Walker in her home. Mrs. Louise Shaw led the devotionals, and Mrs. Lutha Kilgore was program chairman. Members taking part were mesdames Ann Stevens, Ralph Harrell, Robert Hargrave, Mae Reaves and Julian Shepherd and Miss Jackie Humphries. A social hour followed the program, and Mrs. Walker served a delicious ice course for refreshments.

55 years ago

Mrs. John Girvin, Mrs. George Barley, Ann Weeks, Margaret Weeks, Chris Barley and Steve Girvin visited friends in Miami this past weekend. They stayed at the Kendall Apartments in Miami.

40 years ago

Ronnie Walker was named chief of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, replacing Dick Mills, who moved out of town.

U.S. Sen. Lawton Chiles planned a visit as a guest

FROM THE ARCHIVES It’s hot enough in town, so perhaps it’s time for a trip to a cooler environment. Even a century ago, escape from the high summer heat of interior Florida was an option, according to the history behind this postcard. It was mailed from Seabreeze, Florida, on July 29, 1911 — exactly 110 years ago — from Emily Willis Tilden to her granddaughter, Gladys Tilden. The young woman was 17 years old at the time and vacationing in Trefethen, Maine, with her parents.

Luther Fuller Tilden (1834-1929) and his wife, Emily Willis Tilden (1840-1925) lived in the two houses that still stand on Tildenville School Road. Their granddaughter, Gladys — one of nine children born to Luther and Emily’s son, Luther Willis Tilden (1869-1941) — grew up in the home that came to be known as Meadow Marsh.

The mission of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is to preserve the heritage and architecture of Winter Garden while creating new cultural experiences. The Foundation also preserves the material culture of West Orange County, using it to educate the area’s youth on the community’s rich history. speaker at a new office dedication at The Times.

30 years ago

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a half-million-dollar expansion project at the West Orange YMCA.

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The West Orange Times published a progress edition to inform readers of the current status of agriculture, industry, real estate, finance and retail.

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Windermere High School baseball coach Eric Lassiter on Wednesday, July 21, announced his resignation via a formal statement posted to his Twitter account. Lassiter took over the program when it started in the 2017-18 school year. The Wolverines compiled a 54-26 record under his leadership and went as far as the third round of the Class 7A, District 5 playoffs in 2019.

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The Winter Garden Squeeze finished the season with a 14-15 record. The Squeeze lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs 11-7 Sunday, July 25.

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Windermere Laker Aquatics had several top finishers in Florida Swimming’s Summer Senior Champs, held July 22 to 25 at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce. Winners included Addison Reese in the girls 15-16 200-meter butterfly and Gaby Tong in the 15-16 100-meter freestyle.

Reese and Alyssa Miller earned first and second place, respectively, in the 100-meter breaststroke.

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The First Academy alumna and track star Teahna Daniels is representing the United States at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo this week and next. Daniels will be running the women’s 100-meter, scheduled for Thursday, July 29; as well as the women’s 4x100meter relay, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 4.

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Winter Garden Little League announced it will have an Intermediate Division for 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds. The division will be played on a 50-foot mound, 70-foot bases field; and players will be able to lead off and steal bases. The games will be played against other intermediate teams in the area, and players will be allowed to play in dual divisions. Dual registrations cost $75 for the second division. For more information, visit wintergardenlittleleague.org.

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hile some 2-year-olds are still getting the hang of moving around on land, Ryan Gay was zipping across the water on a pair of skis.

“As far back as I can remember, I have just wanted to ski,” the recent Foundation Academy graduate said. “Everyone I grew up around, my parents always motivated me to keep skiing. It’s always been there.”

Indeed, water skiing runs in the family. His parents, Jane and Russell Gay, had been skiing for many years. His mother grew up in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, while his father grew up in Virginia.

Even his grandfather on his father’s side, Gordon, had a talent for water skiing. His older sister, Anna, 21, also skis, as does his 11-year-old sister, Ella.

And now, that family affair has paved a future for Ryan Gay. This fall, he will take his talents to the University of Alabama Water Ski Team. Although the school is best known for its football program, the water ski team — which began more than 40 years ago — also boasts an impressive résumé. Its accolades include a second-place finish in the

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Riding the Crimson Tide Foundation Academy alum Ryan Gay will water ski for the University of Alabama.

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Greetings, West Orange County!

My name is Chris Martucci, and I’m your new sports editor.

I know I have a hard act to follow in outgoing editor Troy Herring, who guided this sports section to multiple Best Sports Section honors from the Florida Press Association. Although his abnormally large shoes may intimidate some, I embrace the challenge. I know you held high expectations for this section, and I want you to know I intend to live up to them.

Of course, you probably

expected that kind of a statement, and I don’t expect you to believe me right away. After all, I’m a born-and-raised Missouri — the Show-Me State — boy, so I have no problem with showing you in the weeks and months to come.

You Gators will probably not like to hear this, but I am a proud Missouri Tiger. I recently finished my master’s degree at the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. And although I was born in Fresno, California, I spent most of my

formative years in Southwest Missouri. I moved in 2001 to Joplin, Missouri, with my family when I was 4 years old.

If Joplin sounds familiar, it’s because we were that town that got hit by that tornado 10 years ago. Thankfully, my family and I were not affected by that freak storm. It went over my house, around my subdivision and totaled the one across the street.

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Elvis Lopez Elvis Lopez is a catcher from Bloomfield College in New Jersey and brought his game to the Winter Garden Squeeze during the summer.

He has played that position for the Squeeze and has even pitched. In his junior season at Bloomfield, Lopez hit .380 with five home runs.

When did you start playing baseball?

I started playing when I was 4 years old. I started off very young.

What do you love most about baseball?

I love that I still get to play the game that I love, that I have been playing ever since I was young up until now. I am very grateful for that because I know not a lot of people can still play up until college.

What is your major?

I am majoring in business management and finance.

What do you hope to do with that degree?

If baseball doesn’t work out … I’ll probably end up taking over (my dad’s business). I definitely have a backup plan, and I am very confident that if baseball does not work out, that will be a success for me, as well.

What does your dad do?

My dad owns a flooring business. Any kind of flooring, but he specializes in carpet.

What are some of your hobbies outside of baseball?

When I’m not at the field or in the cages, I love to go to the gym, work out, and I also have a hobby of cars, too.

I like to work on them, as well as install my own parts and stuff like that.

Do you have a particular favorite kind of car?

The one I have now — a 2018 Mustang GT. What’s the best thing about being from New Jersey?

I love the culture of Jersey ball, honestly. You don’t really see any crazy stunts. If you’re one of the better players, you

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all know each other since it’s a smaller state. I like how I pretty much know all the college players that are from there.

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Ryan Gay said mastering a trick requires trial-and-error, patience and attention to detail.

Alabama bound

What is your favorite thing from New Jersey?

Bagels and pizza.

Favorite movie?

“The Sandlot.”

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Syndicate Waterskis Collegiate Nationals at Bell Acqua in 2019; a third-place finish in the Connelly Skis NCWSA Collegiate Nationals at San Marcos River Ranch in 2018; a third-place finish in the Connelly Skis NCWSA Nationals at TriLakes in 2017; and a fourth-place finish in the NCWSA Collegiate Nationals at Imperial Lakes in 2016. The coed team trains at Lymanland USA water skiing club in Duncanville, Alabama, one of the top spots for watersports in the country.

Ryan Gay excels in a style of water skiing known as trick skiing, which focuses more on completing tricks and executing them well.

“I like the fact that with trick skiing, you get to develop your own style and mess around with it,” he said. “I’ve always liked doing flips and stuff like that.

That’s why I fell in love with tricking.”

Practice — and plenty of trialand-error — is key to successful tricking, and he said his favorite is the front flip. When a front flip is mastered, a skier should land super straight and light on the ski for it to be considered a good flip. If it’s a bad one, a skier tends

Favorite TV show?

“NCIS.” Chocolate or vanilla?

Vanilla. I was a chocolate kid, but as I grew up, chocolate got to be a little too sweet for me.

I definitely like the simplicity of vanilla and how it’s kind of in between the sweetness of chocolate and just being plain.

Do you think that plays into your personality?

Yes and no. I like to be simple, not too complicated. I guess vanilla can almost describe me. It’s not too basic; it’s just right.

What’s an interesting thing about you that no one would expect?

My personality. I’ve always gotten a very different first impression than I expected. At first glance, I may not look like the nicest guy, but I would like to think I’m one of the people you can really talk to and really understand in any situation possible, because I’m an understanding guy. I like people, and I like helping them with problems if they have any.

WATER SKIING VS. WAKEBOARDING n Water skiing uses skis, while wakeboarding uses a snowboard-style board. n Wakeboarding is more trick-oriented and jumping in a boat’s wake; water skiing is about the ride. n Wakeboarding is performed at faster speeds.

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to be off-axis and ends up with a rough landing in the water. In competition, tricks have to meet a certain criteria to be scored.

“Breaking down each part — the start, the finish, where your hands have to be, hips have to be and so on,” Ryan Gay said of the critical components to a successful trick. “You have to land the trick, and it has to be credited.”

Although there are plenty of famous water skiers, he said his favorite — and most influential — is his father.

In addition to water skiing at Foundation, Ryan Gay played on the lacrosse team as a midfielder and an attacker. Some of his hobbies include photography, filmmaking, surfing and other watersports, and skating.

He played almost every sport when younger, but trick skiing always kept him coming back.

“I’ll choose skiing every time,” he said. “I like being out on the water and with my family.”

While at Alabama, Gay plans to pursue a business degree with a minor in real estate. With that, he hopes to get into the marketing side of business so he can further his passions of filmmaking and photography to go along with real estate. Both his grandfather and father have worked in the real-estate industry.

After college, Ryan Gay plans to return to Central Florida and put his newfound skills to use.

Before then, he is focused on contributing to the Crimson Tide water-skiing team in any way he can.

His goals at Alabama are to win a national championship with the team, eventually break a world record and win a world title for trick skiing.

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