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VOLUME 85, NO. 31
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AUGUST 9, 2018
Low-income residents ousted Aspen Square Management Inc. bought the Osprey Landings apartment complex in May. Since then, it has decided not to renew leases for several longtime residents. SEE PAGE 6.
Star treatment
YOUR TOWN HCP HAS TOP ADMINISTRATOR
Ronald Milliner, administrator at Health Central Park, has been named the 2018 Administrator of the Year by the Florida Healthcare Activity Coordinator’s Association. He was honored at a recent reception at Health Central Park.
GAS DISTRICT WINS NATIONAL AWARD
Grab your popcorn and some friends: Cinépolis USA’s newest, luxury movie theater in Hamlin is hosting its grand opening Friday, Aug. 10. SEE PAGE 4. Photo by Danielle Hendrix
ARTS & CULTURE
Pea Pod Pierogie Company opens in Plant Street Market The eatery sells homemade Polish desserts, which come in several traditional flavors and can be customized according to customers’ preference. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR
Tildenville student shines as part of Opera Orlando’s youth company. SEE PAGE 11.
Fans of Polish food can now get their fix at Pea Pod Pierogie Company in Winter Garden’s Plant Street Market. The family-owned-and-operated business recently set up shop in the space formerly occupied by Eurobake World and held its soft
opening July 25. The business specializes in making pierogi, also known as Polish dumplings. Pierogi is traditionally made by wrapping unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling and cooked in boiling water. Michelle Spievak, the owner, cooks the pierogi from scratch — a SEE HERITAGE PAGE 4
The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District has been awarded the American Public Gas Association’s Silver SOAR Award — its third SOAR Award win since 2015. The award recognizes excellence in system integrity, system improvement, employee safety and workforce development. “We are honored to be recognized as an excellent employer and service provider,” said Samuel Davis Jr., district general manager and CEO. “We continually strive to provide the highest level of service and value to our customers, employees and community. Having received this award yet again is a testament to that commitment.” In addition, Davis was appointed as first vice chair of the APGA Board of Directors, following his service as second vice chair last year.