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Students return to campus

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About 30% of the Orange County Public School’s 212,000 students set foot on their school campuses again for the first time since March 13. SEE PAGE 4.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Despite storm, parade rolls on at Castleview.

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In his honor

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After six years, the Windermere Police Foundation has reached its milestone investment goal of $100,000 to establish a scholarship fund in fallen Officer Robbie German’s honor. STORY ON PAGE 2.

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The Windermere Police Foundation has been a part of many events and fundraisers in memory of Officer Robbie German.

Ocoee OKs final site plan for hotel The commission approved a Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites on the north side of West Colonial Drive near Marshall Farms Road.

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In a nearly three-hour meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Ocoee City Commission discussed several topics — including the approval for a preliminary/final site plan

for a new Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites.

The 3.17-acre property is located at 11409 W. Colonial Drive — southeast of Marshall Farms Road. It is zoned as gen-

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The income-based program assists Orange County tenants in imminent danger of eviction and provides property owners with an alternative to eviction. It provides up to $4,000 in past-due rent for landlords and tenants who meet the eligibility criteria.

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West Orange-area private schools create leagues for fall sports. SEE PAGE 15.

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Legacy lives on DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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ix years ago, Windermere Police Officer Robert “Robbie” German made the ultimate sacrifice for the community he served.

Today, his legacy of service to the town he loved lives on through the Windermere Police Department Foundation — and through a major milestone the foundation recently accomplished.

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Robbie’s sacrifice. I can’t think of a better way to leave a legacy.”

The plan is to award one scholarship each year to a deserving recipient. Smith said he will convene with Mayor Jim O’Brien and Police Chief David Ogden and German’s family to assemble an application process and qualifications.

Achieving the $100,000 milestone was a community effort, Smith said, and was only possible through the sweat equity of Windermere police officers, residents, staff and generous donations.

Those donors and partners include Dan Newlin, Graham Chiropractic, Windermere Wine & Dine, Windermere Craft Beer Fest, Brinckerhoff Financial Group of Raymond James, Wounded Officer Initiative, Gray Robinson, Heinz Group and the German family.

Today, the Windermere Police Foundation hosts fundraising events such as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and is a beneficiary of other town fundraisers.

It also supports various charitable organizations and community events.

On Aug. 14, the foundation announced it has reached its $100,000 investment goal to establish a scholarship fund in German’s honor — one of the main goals from the inception of the foundation.

This accomplishment enables the foundation to provide scholarships to new officers who will attend the police academy, said Town Manager Robert Smith.

“We just wanted to make sure that we established some sort of foundation where we could keep his name living on, honor him and make sure we gave back — not only COMMUNITY PARTNER to the community he loved and Along with the newly established protected and served but also to scholarship fund, the foundation the general area, as well — and also also has its hands in supporting help people that are trying to get various charities and community into the field of law enforcement,” events. That includes the Sleep in said Smith, who also serves as the Heavenly Peace bunk bed-building events, Cops and Bobbers, the president of the foundation.

“It’s so exciting to see to frui- Michael Callin Memorial Scholartion one of our main goals for the ship Fund and National Night Out. “Officer German loved this comfoundation being achieved,” said Windermere Police Chief David munity, and he made the ultimate Ogden. “I made a promise to the sacrifice for the community, so I and honored family that we would always stand think he’d be proud ORHE-0204 ER_ObserverMedia_Halfpg_HW_PRESS.pdf 1 5/6/20 9:39 AM by the German family and honor to see that we’re doing this in his

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WINDERMERE POLICE FOUNDATION WEBSITE: bit.ly/32j6gcw FACEBOOK: facebook. com/windermerepdfoundation INSTAGRAM: @windermere_pd_foundation DETAILS: The foundation was established following Officer Robert “Robbie” German’s death on March 22, 2014. Its goal is to benefit and encourage the citizens, employees and families served by the department, and the Central Florida community at large. The foundation also provides services to support families of fallen law-enforcement officers, and it hosts and supports various events and charitable organizations.

name and not just doing it locally in the town of Windermere,” Smith said. “When there’s a need out there, we make sure that we try to fill that gap if they have one.”

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uous donations to officers killed or injured in the line of duty, sending officers to participate in events that honor those officers and their families, supporting various charitable organizations, promoting safety in the community, and purchasing tools and equipment necessary for the Windermere Police Department to fulfill its mission.

Those goals can only be achieved with assistance and donations from members of the community, Smith said, and reaching the $100,000 milestone provided a sense of relief and excitement.

“We’ve worked so hard over the last six years to get to this point,” he said. “You’re relived that you reached that goal, but there’s also the excitement that now … we can begin the process of this scholarship. … It hasn’t been easy, but we definitely could not have made it to this point without those that we sent a big thank you to. … We do a lot of little things, but just having this investment account with the amount of money that we have in it

now, whatever happens to myself, the mayor or chief, this will live well beyond us. That feeling that it’s going to live beyond us … is just a great feeling of not only relief but excitement.”

Smith added the foundation doesn’t have paid staff. Everyone involved is a volunteer, and they do it to keep German’s legacy living on.

“That $100,000 was just a huge milestone,” he said. “The first two people I called were Chief Ogden and Mayor O’Brien, because from the very beginning, that’s the one thing we wanted to do — set up something that would live beyond us, and we’d be able to pay for somebody’s scholarship for them to enter the academy. We couldn’t have done it without the community support and generous donations. There’s no way we would’ve been able to get where we wanted to as fast as we have. … We make sure that we’re actively out there promoting the foundation and Robbie.”

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Sisters in scouting Caitlyn and Catharine Cox joined Scouts BSA as soon as girls were allowed to join.

Recently, they completed their Eagle Scout projects.

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Life Scouts Caitlyn Cox and Catharine Cox have worked steadily toward the rank of Eagle Scout. Their father, Cliff Cox, also is involved in scouting.

a lot harder and hot work, as well.

But once it was done, I liked how it looked.”

The homeowners association is pleased with the dog park, too, and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 21, to commemorate the gift and the grand opening.

Only about half of the collected funds was spent; Caitlyn said the remaining money will be donated to the HOA for maintenance.

She actually holds membership in two affiliations: Boy Scout Troop 325 and Girl Scout Troop 707.

Caitlyn started scouting as a Daisy and went through the ranks, becoming a Brownie and then a Girl Scout. She joined BSA’s Venturing program and then Scouts BSA as soon as the organization made the announcement that girls could join. Once she becomes an Eagle Scout, Caitlyn

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Catharine, a year younger, chose to expand the archery program at Camp Ithiel in Gotha. She built archery backstops out of PVC and rubber horsemat to be set up behind the targets to stop the arrows, and she built target stands out of wood.

“I’d done shooting sports before at Boy Scout camp, and I really enjoy shooting sports — so I wanted to help expand their program,” she said.

Catharine raised $1,200 for her project, including a $600 grant from Dr. Phillips Charities. She still is tallying the costs but estimates her project at $800. Ace Hardware gave her a majority of her materials for free, she said.

The Camp Ithiel project took just one day to complete for the roughly 22 scouts and family members who assisted. Catharine planned the work activities and divided her work teams up

for social distancing.

“We were doing a lot of painting of the wood for the target holders,” Catharine said. “Cutting the wood, painting, cutting the PVC, assembling, putting on the horsemat. It was actually pretty fun. …

I was really happy that we did it in one day.”

Catharine was a Daisy, Brownie, Girl Scout and Venturing member, too, before joining Scouts BSA. She is proud to be among the first girls to earn the rank of Eagle.

“It feels like really good,” she said. “It feels like I accomplished something I always wanted to. …

You hear about all the boys’ projects and the Eagle, how it helps you in life and you can put it on your résumé and it helps you grow in a learning perspective. And I thought, ‘Hey, I want to do it.’

“We’ve worked really hard to get here,” Catharine said.

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wo Ocoee sisters have worked steadily toward their goal of being in the first class of female Eagle Scouts through Scouts BSA. Caitlyn Cox, 17, and Catharine Cox, 16, currently Life scouts, finished their Eagle Scout projects in Ocoee and Gotha earlier this month and are preparing for their scoutmaster conference and board of review.

Caitlyn designed and built a 3,600-square-foot fenced-in dog park at Lake Olympic Townhomes in Ocoee. She poured a slab of concrete for the entrance and gate, plus two smaller ones for benches so dog owners can rest while their pooches play.

“I have a dog at home, and it’s frustrating to … see who’s walking her,” Caitlin said of the family’s German shepherd mix, Bella.

“After school, we can … take her to the dog park instead of fighting over who’s going to walk her.”

Caitlyn organized fundraisers and ended up with $2,500 for her project. Some of the materials, such as the fencing, were donated.

She led as many as 22 volunteers, who put in 600 hours to install 20 posts, four gates and two benches and pour the concrete slabs.

Professional engineers from Robins & Morton volunteered to help pour and finish the concrete, American Fence Wholesalers in Tavares discounted equipment for the job, families volunteered to donate lunches for the workers, and others ran errands to help keep everything moving.

“It turned out really well,” she said. “I thought it was going to be

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OCPS schools opened Aug. 21 DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

For the first time since March 13, Orange County Public Schools welcomed students and staff back to campuses in person Aug. 21.

All 212,000 OCPS students officially had their first day of school Aug. 10 via LaunchED@Home, the district’s innovative-learning model.

However, last Friday, about 30% of students returned for face-toface instruction.

Things look different on campus than in years past. Students and staff are required to wear a mask on all school buses and campuses and when walking to and from school, and social distancing is a must. Some areas, such as reception desks, now have Plexiglas barriers, and student desks and work areas are spaced out as much as possible.

Then, there are particular arrival and dismissal procedures. Parents and nonessential visitors cannot enter the school past the main office, and many schools have implemented staggered entry and release protocols.

Although the various new COV-

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eral commercial, with the northeast part of the property located within part of a conservation area — which will not be developed to stay in line with city policy.

“It’s a combination of three lots — two of them came before you a couple of months ago for annexation and rezoning — and since it’s been annexed in, it’s been combined into one lot,” Ocoee Zoning Manager Kiel Gajadhar said.

“This proposed project is a joint project, which (includes) a hotel, as well as a sit-down restaurant at a future time.”

The plan calls for a six story, 75,000-square-foot Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites hotel that will have 120 rooms, as well as a one-story restaurant on the south side that would be a part of phase two of the project, Gajadhar said.

Along with the final plan, the applicant asked for five waivers, including: a waiver to raise the height from four to six stories (C-2 Zoning only allows for four stories); a waiver for the

ID-19 policies in place may present a learning curve, many families who chose face-to-face instruction for their children were pleased with the way the first day flowed.

Denise Milazzo, parent of a sophomore and a senior at Windermere High, said their first day back on campus went well and they were happy to be back.

“They said things were clean, organized, and everyone seemed very patient and happy to be there,” Milazzo said. “They were happy to go back and feel a little bit normal again. There were too many distractions and technical problems working from home, and it became frustrating, especially for my son who has ADHD.” Meanwhile, the brand-new Summerlake Elementary opened its doors to students for the first time. Parents are learning how to navigate the school campus on top of sending their children back to school for the first time in five months. Principal Delaine Bender told parents in a ConnectOrange call the school is working on streamlining its arrival and dismissal procedures and making some changes to reduce drop-off and pickup times.

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n The commission authorized city staff to proceed with an agreement to transfer the title of city-owned property — located at 2 N. Bluford Ave. — to GPK Investments for the planned development of a three-story commercial building.

minimum building setback (the developer proposed a 20-foot front building setback in lieu of the required 50-foot setback); a waiver for minimum parkingspace requirement (a project this size requires 137 parking spaces, but the developer asked for 133 because of varying peak-area parking between the hotel and restaurant); a waiver for the maximum side slope for the retention pond from 5:1 to 3:1 (because of the location of the retention area, as the developer wants to minimize impact to the adjacent wetland areas); and finally a waiver to reduce the drive aisle from 24 to 22 feet (because of the limited width of the parcel and wetlands to the north).

With no additional comments or issues, the commission proceeded to approve the plan in a

“We had a great first day,” Bender told parents in the call. “Thanks for your support and patience as we work to streamline our arrival and dismissal procedures.”

Additionally, Summerlake was one of the OCPS schools that Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins and School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs visited that day.

“The children were just so excited; it makes a huge impact,” Jenkins said while visiting the schools. “The principal and the adults on campus were excited, as well. … Lots of our children have missed being on campus. … We like to make sure all of our procedures are being practiced consistently. We certainly want to see the joy in the faces of our young people; that’s why we do the work.

We want to make sure all of our employees are appropriately taken care of, as well.”

“The kids that are coming back are so excited to be coming back,” Jacobs said. “I think what’s amazing to me is hearing about the teachers that are so excited to be back. While we know there are a lot of people with a lot of concerns, we don’t hear about the people that are just extremely grateful

4-0 vote, with Mayor Rusty Johnson abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLANS APPROVED

The item that received the most discussion came following the approval of the hotel and included a public hearing for the CLRM Planned Unit Development preliminary subdivision plan (McCormick Road Property).

The parcel is 212.3 acres and is located south of East McCormick Road and west of North Apopka Vineland Road, with the West Orange Trail bounding it on the west and south side. The land use was amended from Orange County rural to city of Ocoee low-density residential — which allows for up to four dwelling units per acre.

“This set of plans is not a constructible step — it’s just the next step in the process; it more solidifies what was shown in the planned unit development and allows them to then go and finish the final engineering or civil plans for the construction,” said Michael Rumer, the city’s development services director.

“There (are) three lot sizes, it’s in four phases, there’s open space, there’s a lake in the middle of it, and there is recreation.”

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to have an opportunity to be back in the classroom, whether it’s the teachers or the students.”

Being able to accommodate students in the classroom again is no small feat, but Jenkins reminded the community that the district’s plans remain fluid depending on the trajectory of the pandemic and health guidelines.

“We have to … have some tolerance for ambiguity because CDC guidelines change, the state’s guidelines change, (and) we’re going to continue to work to do the best possible practices for our children and for our employees,” she said. “I want to remind those who are on LaunchED@Home that this is not a break for them.

We want them to keep working — and to keep working hard — to get their learning accomplished.”

The big point of contention for some on the commission centered on the subdivision’s effect on traffic and schools — specifically Ocoee Middle and Prairie Lake Elementary.

With 377 lots planned alongside a busy road such as Apopka Vineland, commissioners Larry Brinson and George Oliver were worried about the possible issues of having that many more cars on the road.

“I understand there are processes and procedures … but it would be great — for one time — that when we’re building these things we see some infrastructure ahead of these large projects,” Oliver said. “When you’re sitting there on that road trying to get out of there, and you try to explain this to the average citizen, they don’t understand — the only thing they understand is, ‘I’m in traffic.’”

The concerns were addressed by a representative from the developer, who informed the commission the units would be built in two phases — the first of which would see 185 units be built, although only 90 may be constructed to start.

The commission voted 4-1 to approve the preliminary subdivision plan, with Oliver dissenting.

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Ed Durkee, president and CEO, and Bonnie Beverly, manager of this store and the previous one, welcomed shoppers to the new Goodwill store in Winter Garden.

Goodwill Winter Garden opens in larger space The store boasts more space and more merchandise in its newly built location on West Colonial Drive.

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The doors didn’t open until 8:30 a.m., but shoppers eager to see Winter Garden’s new, larger Goodwill store started forming a line long before then.

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida representatives and staff, city officials, members of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and shoppers gathered at the new store, at 14190 W. Colonial Drive, Thursday, Aug. 13, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening before the doors were opened to the new store.

Ed Durkee, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, said the store is full of merchandise.

“When everybody got sent home for a while, people started cleaning out closets,” he said.

The store is divided into sections, from shoes and clothing to books, music and housewares.

Mayor John Rees said the store was a beautiful addition to the city.

“If you bring your items, it keeps it out of the landfill, and it allows affordable shopping,” Rees said.

Goodwill closed its former location in Winter Garden in the spring and moved west to the newly built shopping plaza. The store is twice the size of the old store, with 25,000 square feet of space, and has 45 employees, more than double the previous location.

Bonnie Beverly, store manager, said she is excited to open the new store to the community.

“It’s amazing, and we’ve needed the space for so long,” she said.

“People are glad to see it back in Winter Garden.”

The new Winter Garden store will incorporate the same safety precautions currently in place at Goodwill’s other locations: Plexiglas partitions at registers, oneway aisles and limited capacity.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a temporary no-hugs, nokisses culture, but one assistedliving facility in Ocoee has come up with a way to let its residents still feel the warmth of having two arms around them.

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“We’re making sure it’s done really safely,” Jordon said.

The hug booth is a simple contraption created with plywood, hard plastic and a clear shower curtain so residents and their families can see and hear one another. Both people don long, disposable gloves. Holes are cut into the plastic sheet so people on both sides can put their arms through to give and receive their hugs.

“The hugs are nice, but even seeing them hold hands has just been so sweet,” Jordon said.

Her own grandparents were Inspired Living residents until recently, and she was able to see them every day. She realizes she is fortunate to have been able to do so.

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Dr. Phillips Y names new executive director Chris Demetriou is making the move to the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center after serving the same role at the Roper YMCA for the past few years.

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A new face in a similar place: That’s the situation new Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center Executive Director Chris Demetriou is in these days.

Since 2016, Demetriou has called the Roper YMCA — where he served as the center’s executive director — in Winter Garden his home away from home. Now, he has made the move to the county’s largest YMCA center in Dr. Phillips.

“We had some transition at the beginning of the year with the Dr. Phillips Y, and at the beginning of this month as we looked for getting that consistency in the transition, the opportunity popped up,” Demetriou said. “It was exciting for me, because I love the West Orange community — the Roper Y has been my family, but to be able to continue to support the West Orange community and support our largest Y is a great opportunity for me.”

As executive director, Demetriou oversees the day-to-day

operations and works closely with community partners. He also serves as the executive leadership for the Y’s youth sports.

Since his start Saturday, Aug. 1, Demetriou has enjoyed a successful transition to Dr. Phillips.

“I did have the unique advantage because of how close the Roper Y is to Dr. Phillips,” Demetriou said. “There is a lot of overlap between membership base, there was a lot of overlap from center to center, so the learning curve at the Y was pretty quick, because I had a slight jump start based off of already being in the West Orange community.”

The move is the latest in a career with the YMCA that dates back to 2009, when Demetriou started part-time at a Y just outside of Philadelphia. There, he taught an adaptive sports class while working toward his master’s degree. He fell in love with being able to help kids.

Demetriou rose through the ranks at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine before moving to Florida toward the end of 2016 to take on the role of associate

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“I think that the recovery from a pandemic — getting our members comfortable in returning again — and building the relationships with those who support us as a nonprofit organization, that’s some of the high-level focus right now. …

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Unlike his starts at the other Ys, however, the daily operations at the Dr. Phillips Y have been a little different.

“It has been day-by-day, and I think a lot of that has to do with the recovery and sustainability from coming back from a pandemic, because that adds a completely different element to a new role and a new position,”

Demetriou said. “But day-to-day is very high volume, lots of conversations, lots of observations and lots of getting to know the community and members. Building relationships is one of my favorite things about my job — getting the opportunity to know and learn from your members is pretty cool.”

This summer, the Y hosted a successful summer camp. Cur-

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“I think that the recovery from a pandemic — getting our members comfortable in returning again — and building the relationships with those who support us as a nonprofit organization, that’s some of the high-level focus right now. As we continue to build that foundation … you’ll definitely see some cool stuff coming from the Dr. Phillips Y.”

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munity in Windermere topped all West Orangearea residential realestate transactions from Aug. 14 to 20.

The home at 1229 Kelso Blvd., Windermere, sold Aug. 20, for $3.5 million.

Built in 2008, it has six bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 6,015 square feet of living area on 1.26 acres.

The price per square foot is $581.88. Days on market: 102.

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

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The home at 9325 Lake Hugh Cove Court, Gotha, sold Aug. 18, for $950,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,482 square feet. The price per square foot is $211.96. Days on market: 24.

WINDERMERE CHASE

The home at 10171 Windermere Chase Blvd., Gotha, sold Aug. 18, for $463,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,180 square feet. The price per square foot is $145.60. Days on market: 83.

The home at 10136 Windermere Chase Blvd., Gotha, sold Aug. 13, for $459,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,182 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.25. Days on market: 63.

HORIZON WEST

CARRIAGE POINTE

The home at 2227 Redmark Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 15, for $555,000. Built in 2010, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,290 square feet. The price per square foot is $168.69. Days on market: Two. HAMILTON GARDENS

The home at 6000 Glory Bower Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 16, for $463,790. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,316 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.89. Days on market: 15.

The home at 6197 Elfin Herb Way sold Aug. 16, for $321,063.

Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,772 square feet. The price per square foot is $181.19.

Days on market: 39.

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This Kelso on Lake Butler home, at 1229 Kelso Blvd., Windermere, sold Aug. 20, for $3.5 million. This transitional estate features 135 feet of water frontage on Lake Butler.

HAWKSMOOR

The home at 16071 Parkwyn St., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $437,650. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,798 square feet. The price per square foot is $156.42. Days on market: Zero.

HICKORY HAMMOCK

The home at 16050 Johns Lake Overlook Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $1,188,800.

Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,474 square feet. The price per square foot is $265.71. Days on market: 17.

The home at 16099 Black Hickory Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $650,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,546 square feet. The price per square foot is $183.31. Days on market: Six. The home at 15690 Citrus Heights Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $431,500. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,865 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.61. Days on market: 14.

HIGHLANDS AT SUMMERLAKE GROVES

The home at 15496 Sweet Orange Ave., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $512,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,200 square feet. The price per square foot is $160. Days on market: 18.

INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

The home at 5910 Grassy Point Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $402,500. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,573 square feet. The price per square foot is $156.43. Days on market: Five.

LAKES OF WINDERMERE

The home at 12868 Holdenbury Lane, Windermere, sold Aug. 19, for $349,900. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,460 square feet. The price per square foot is $142.24. Days on market: Two.

LAKESHORE PRESERVE

The home at 8031 Topsail Place, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 17, for $525,000. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,298 square feet. The price per square foot is $228.46. Days on market: 88.

LAKEVIEW PRESERVE

The home at 3229 Sailing Pier Ave., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 19, for $348,990. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,207 square feet.

The price per square foot is $158.13. Days on market: Zero.

LEGADO

The home at 9290 Patrimonio Loop, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $408,147. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,213 square feet. The price per square foot is $184.43. Days on market: 431.

ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 14360 Orchard Hills Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 17, for $315,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,798 square feet. The price per square foot is $175.19. Days on market: 127.

The home at 5755 Cypress Hill Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $311,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,800 square feet. The price per square foot is $172.78. Days on market: 11.

ORCHARD PARK

The home at 4064 Green Orchard Ave., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 20, for $375,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,115 square feet.

The price per square foot is $177.30. Days on market: 47.

OVERLOOK 2 AT HAMLIN

The home at 15131 Kirsty Alley, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $420,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,458 square feet. The price per square foot is $170.87. Days on market: Eight.

SANCTUARY AT HAMLIN

The home at 7437 Pomelo Grove Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug.

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per square foot is $153.24. Days on market: Zero.

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17, for $490,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths, a pool and 2,270 square feet. The price per square foot is $215.86. Days on market: Six.

The home at 1789 Southern Red Oak Court, Ocoee, sold Aug. 14, for $389,490. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,447 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.17. Days on market: Three.

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BROOKESTONE

The home at 14339 Red Cardinal Court, Windermere, sold Aug. 19, for $437,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,869 square feet. The price per square foot is $152.32. Days on market: Nine.

WATERLEIGH

The home at 9454 Bolero Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $466,317. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,924 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.48. Days on market: 49.

The home at 16269 Wind View Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $388,900. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,165 square feet. The price per square foot is $179.63.

Days on market: 177.

The home at 569 Belhaven Falls Drive, Ocoee, sold Aug. 14, for $387,500. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,847 square feet. The price per square foot is $136.11. Days on market: 17.

MEADOW RIDGE

The home at 2815 Valeria Rose Way, Ocoee, sold Aug. 14, for $440,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,890 square feet. The price per square foot is $152.25. Days on market: 75.

PLANTATION GROVE WEST

The home at 943 Grovesmere Loop, Ocoee, sold Aug. 14, for $334,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,077 square feet. The price per square foot is $160.81. Days on market: Nine.

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WINDERMERE TRAILS

VILLAGES OF WESMERE

The home at 13285 Penshurst Lane sold Aug. 19, for $585,000.

Built in 2015, it has six bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,774 square feet. The price per square foot is $155.01. Days on market: 190.

The home at 11816 Angle Pond Ave., Windermere, sold Aug. 19, for $492,500. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,391 square feet. The price per square foot is $145.24. Days on market: Three.

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OAKLAND TRAILS

The home at 2099 Standing Rock Circle, Oakland, sold Aug. 17, for $369,300. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,410 square feet. The price

The home at 426 Abbeyridge Court, Ocoee, sold Aug. 13, for $368,898. Built in 1994, it has six bedrooms, three baths and 3,723 square feet. The price per square foot is $99.09. Days on market: 150.

The home at 2100 Leather Fern Drive, Ocoee, sold Aug. 17, for $340,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,644 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.59. Days on market: 24.

WESMERE

The home at 2663 Glenbuck Court sold Aug. 14, for $344,900. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,716 square feet. The price per square foot is $200.99. Days on market: Two.

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2012, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,181 square feet. The price per square foot is $306.51. Days on market: 25.

KEENE’S POINTE

The home at 6205 Greatwater Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 14, for $2.75 million. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 7,768 square feet. The price per square foot is $354.02.

Days on market: 176.

The home at 6247 S. Hampshire Court, Windermere, sold Aug. 18, for $1.45 million. Built in 2001, it has six bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths, a pool and 7,235 square feet. The price per square foot is $200.41. Days on market: Nine.

The home at 6048 Greatwater Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 14, for $1.3 million. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 5,403 square feet. The price per square foot is $240.61. Days on market: 161.

The home at 6214 Blakeford Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $1.075 million. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 4,202 square feet. The price per square foot is $255.83. Days on market: 26.

LAKE BURDEN

The home at 7449 Lake Albert Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $888,000. Built in 2014, it has six bedrooms, five-andone-half baths, a pool and 5,078 square feet. The price per square foot is $174.87. Days on market: 289.

LAKE BUTLER ESTATES

The home at 3302 Just A Mere Court, Windermere, sold Aug. 19, for $639,000. Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, three-and-

WHITNEY ISLES AT BELMERE

The home at 1420 Whitney Isles Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $394,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,234 square feet. The price per square foot is $121.83. Days on market: 186.

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This Hickory Hammock home, at 16050 Johns Lake Overlook Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $1,188,800. It was the largest Horizon West transaction from Aug. 14 to 20.

one-half baths, a pool and 2,374 square feet. The price per square foot is $269.17. Days on market: Three.

The home at 3465 Bay Meadow Court, Windermere, sold Aug. 19, for $575,000. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,654 square feet. The price per square foot is $216.65.

Days on market: 68.

LAKE CAWOOD ESTATES

The home at 13519 Lake Cawood Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 14, for $645,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,378 square feet. The price per square foot is $190.94. Days on market: Three.

TILDENS GROVE

The home at 12831 Jacob Grace St., Windermere, sold Aug. 14, for $730,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,000 square feet. The price per square foot is $182.50. Days on market: 119.

TOWN OF WINDERMERE

The home at 225 Forest St., Windermere, sold Aug. 14, for $900,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths and 4,289 square feet. The price per square foot is $209.84. Days on market: 137.

The home at 133 Main St., Windermere, sold Aug. 20, for $341,700. Built in 1963, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,274 square feet. The price per square foot is $268.21. Days on market: 21.

WATERSTONE

The home at 11514 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $1,410,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-one-half baths, a pool and 6,276 square feet. The price per square foot is $224.67. Days on market: 41.

The home at 11910 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 17, for $975,000. Built in

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The home at 16694 Varone Cove Court, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $774,000. Built in 2018, it has seven bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,294 square feet. The price per square foot is $146.20.

Days on market: 15.

The home at 16630 Toccoa Row, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 19, for $624,900. Built in 2017, it has seven bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 4,484 square feet. The price per square foot is $139.36. Days on market: 62.

The home at 1037 Vinsetta Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $566,000. Built in 2015, it has six bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 4,749 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.18. Days on market: Three.

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The home at 13558 Banana Bay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $515,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,568 square feet. The price per square foot is $200.55.

Days on market: 42.

The home at 256 Harbor Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 17, for $399,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,159 square feet. The price per square foot is $184.81. Days on market: 86.

The home at 1653 Cranleigh Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $472,950. Built in 2020, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 2,707 square feet. The price per square foot is $174.71. Days on market: 62.

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The home at 211 Valencia Shores Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 19, for $310,000. Built in 1976, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,782 square feet. The price per square foot is $173.96. Days on market: 37.

The home at 16971 Tradewind Point, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $459,990. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,782 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.35. Days on market: 10.

The home at 1120 Shadowmoss Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $375,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 2,916 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.60. Days on market: Seven.

The home at 12439 Westfield Lakes Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $478,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,777 square feet. The price per square foot is $172.13.

Days on market: 15.

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Students, families storm Castleview A Kimberly McNally and her daughter, Leah, greeted students under the shelter of their van’s trunk.

lthough it literally rained on their parade, that didn’t stop staff and students at Castleview Elementary’s backto-school car parade Friday, Aug. 21. Students and their families were invited to drive through the parking lot and wave to teachers and staff. Teachers decorated their cars in fun themes that children could vote on for the best decorations.

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Nicole Kuffo and Megan Beal displayed Castleview colors.

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Windermere Elementary School announced last week its Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year.

This year’s Teacher of the Year is Natalie Acosta, while Michaal Rossi was named Support Person of the Year.

OCPS institutes safety measures According to Orange County Public Schools, about one-third of the district’s total student body has opted for face-toface instruction. Face-to-face instruction includes several safety measures: n Students are required to wear a face mask or personal protective equipment in class, unless a medical condition or disability does not allow it. n Employees working with students will wear face masks or other appropriate PPE. n Hand-sanitizer stations will be available in each classroom. n Class sizes will reflect those in alignment with prior years and will align with state student-to-teacher ratios. n To the extent feasible, students are seated in a socially distant layout in classrooms with all chairs, desks and other workstations 3 to 6 feet apart. n Nonessential furniture has been removed from the classroom. n To limit any exposure of students on campus, non-essential visitors are not allowed in schools, and parents are not allowed to walk their children to classrooms. Also, parents are asked to stay in their vehicles when dropping off or picking up.

The district is also asking for parents to send their children with an extra mask and his or her own water bottle.

MANDI BROWN, WEST ORANGE HIGH Mandi Brown isn’t only the school nurse at West Orange High. To some students, she’s “Momma Mandi.” Along with providing medical attention to students, Brown aims to be someone who shows them they have potential and advocates for them. She also mentors struggling students and acts as the homeless-student representative to provide dignity and support to those students.

What brought you to your school?

I had been an adult critical-care nurse for seven years at a Level 1 trauma center in Northern Virginia when I made the decision to shift to school nursing to allow me to spend more time with my husband and five young kids. That was back in 2011. … My eyes were quickly opened to the complex issues facing our children and teachers in schools on a daily basis. … In late spring of 2015, Disney lured my husband, a data scientist, away from the CIA to join Disney’s analytics team. Off to Florida we went. I interviewed at various hospitals but felt I wanted to stay in the school system. … I literally walked in to the office at West Orange High School with my résumé in hand and said I would love to be their school nurse. They interviewed me the next day, and I was offered the job.

What do you love most about your school?

There are two things I love about West Orange — the traditions and the diversity. In a part of town that has seen massive growth over the last decade, West Orange has been around for (more than) 40 years and has cultivated some deep tradi-

tions. I graduated from the University of Miami. … I was a student athletic trainer with the football team and loved the attitude and pride of running out onto the field through the smoke. It was cool to see that tradition replicated at West Orange. I like a little swagger. Beyond sports, West Orange has deep roots and excels in various activities from band and chorus, to theater and debate and FFA and ROTC. What is your motivation?

I like to help people — all people. I like to be there to comfort kids when they are sick, help them cope when they get a new and sometimes lifechanging diagnosis, provide education on everything from disease processes and self-care to injury treatment and recovery.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part of my job is building relationships. Kids have to trust you to open up to you. …

It doesn’t matter if it’s something as simple as bandaging up a scrape from a fall; providing some medication for a headache; responding to

a parent’s urgent text that they are getting notification on their phone that their child’s blood sugar is getting dangerously low and letting them know you have them, they are safe and you are treating them; or comforting a crying student helping to tell their parents they are struggling with something serious, then providing resources for the family to get help. … I will always give them a fair assessment and support them so they can get back to the business of learning in the classroom.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Why? I wanted to be a marine scientist specializing in shark biology. I still think that would be an amazing job.

Sharks are intelligent and curious creatures. ... I have always had a taste for adventure. I am SCUBAcertified and have had the pleasure of doing several shark dives.

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With plenty of paint, brushes, rollers, coolers and snacks on hand, the schools’ seniors, friends and family members put in the work to make their parking sports their own.

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AUG. 27, 1970 August is back-to-school time, and Murphy’s was advertising its “Shop for School” campaign. An ad in the Aug. 27, 1970, issue of The Winter Garden Times showed shoppers all the latest fashions. For less than $50, parents could buy a sharp-looking permanentpress wardrobe for the classroom plus binders, folders and a school bag (with lunch pocket!). The G.C. Murphy Co. was located in the Pine Hills Shopping Center. In the ’70s, there were few shopping options in West Orange County, so residents traveled east to Pine Hills to satisfy their shopping needs.

Effie and Oraleze Hewett enjoy some sisterly companionship in this setting from August 1929. They lived in the Hewett house at 19 W. Oakland Ave. in Oakland — a home cherished by many generations of the family.

The girls’ father, citrus and vegetable grower Austin Rockwell “Boss” Hewett, farmed property located where State Road 438 and the West Orange Trail cross over Florida’s Turnpike today.

80 years ago

Mr. W.B. Burch and his children, Claire, Selby and Joe, spent Wednesday afternoon in Winter Haven with Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Holly.

70 years ago

Many notable improvements around the grounds of the First Baptist Church were announced by the beautification committee.

These improvements included the installation of a beautiful neon sign composed of the “Cross of Christ,” which flashes on and off.

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.

50 years ago

Judges and entertainers at West Orange Library’s first Book Parade of children dressed to represent book characters were Carolyn Peterson, children’s librarian, Orlando Public Library; Melody Schick, Winter Garden; Mrs. James F. McKey (Frances), Winter Garden; and Ruffles the Clown (Robert Schick), Killarney.

30 years ago

The Winter Garden City Commission approved 49 petitions for annexation totaling 2,000 acres. The area between Windermere Road and State Road 535 received zoning designations of commercial (six property sites), residential 1 and 2 (41 sites) and two as industrial 1 and 2.

A look at the real estate advertisements gave potential buyers an idea of what’s available. A

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porch was listed at $88,500.

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With his team down by a single point with 3.7 seconds left in overtime, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic did what Doncic does: He created something out of nothing.

With just a second to go, Doncic pulled up for a shot from downtown Winter Garden — technically it was 28 feet, but I digress. And after the horn sounded, it barreled its way through the net. Ball game — the Mavs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 135-133 in stunning fashion to tie up their first-round series of the Western Conference playoffs 2-2.

It’s being called the “shot heard ‘round the bubble,” but it’s echoed further than just the quarantine play of the NBA at the ESPN Wide World of Sports facility here in West Orange County.

The internet exploded, with video of the shot being shared from here to China, while sports fans eagerly discussed it on social media. But the shot was more than a single moment: It captured everything the NBA playoffs have been. And all of that excitement? That’s all happening in our backyard.

When the NBA announced in June it would be holding its restart here in Orange County, there were a lot of questions about how exactly it would work. Those questions were answered swiftly.

Out of the gate, the eight games played by all 22 invited teams to determine seeding featured high scoring and ridiculous numbers put up by some unexpected players.

Through the seeding games, the leading scorer wasn’t LeBron James or James Harden — it was my guy, Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren.

For those who don’t know, Warren — also known as Tony

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Edward Byrd participates in drills during the first practice of the season Monday, Aug. 24.

While Orange County Public Schools has suspended sports, private schools such as The First Academy, Foundation Academy and Windermere Prep will play as part of new leagues this fall.

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ut in the Florida humidity, the Foundation Academy football team gets its first day of practice in on the field behind the school’s gym.

It looks and feels somewhat similar to any regular practice, but for head coach Brad Lord, COVID-19 had made even the smallest things a little more challenging.

“It’s little things that you took for granted,” Lord said. “Like water — (it’s) a very big thought process with how we get the kids water. …

But we figured it out.

“And I bought shields for their face protectors, and they’re going to wear masks on the sidelines under the shields, then they go in the game and take off their masks,” he said. “We’re getting real good at

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Socially distanced from other players, Greyson Labiad works through receiving drills during practice.

this. As coaches, I didn’t know if I could handle wearing a mask on the sidelines — well, I’ve worn a mask to workouts every day this week.”

Like many students around the state, the Lions were enjoying the official start of the fall sports season — Monday, Aug. 24 — but unlike Orange County

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When did you first get into golf?

I started playing golf since I was able to walk. We actually have an artificial turf putting green in our backyard, so ever since I was born, I was putting out there.

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What is it about golf that has kept you in it for so long?

It’s very unique — no golf course is the same. When you make a good shot, it’s a satisfaction almost, and the conditions are not the same, so it’s just really fun to have a good challenge.

seeing what you can do that day because every day is different.

What’s the hardest part about playing golf?

It probably has to do with mental game. If you get frustrated, you’ll lose focus, and if you lose focus, you won’t play (well).

What is the biggest difference you’ve seen in your golf game since you first started?

Probably my mental game — it’s gotten a lot better staying more positive and not getting frustrated with bad shots.

Do you have a favorite golfer?

I like Dustin Johnson. He’s like, very chill and his mindset is really good with golf — he doesn’t get upset by anything, and if he hits a bad shot, he’ll just shake it off and keep on continuing. Also, his long game is really good.

When you’re having a bad day on the course, how do you get past that?

A bad day doesn’t define who you are, really. It’s also not the end of the world if you play (badly) — you have multiple days and years to improve.

Do you have any goals in mind for this upcoming season?

I always like to improve strokes, because my average score right now is probably around 73 or 74, so I want to try to get to under par scoring average — that’s something I always like to try and beat.

What is your biggest strength when it comes to golf?

Probably my driver — I hit a lot of fairways, and I rarely miss them, so that’s a big, helpful aspect.

What’s your favorite part about playing golf?

My favorite thing about playing golf is probably meeting new people and playing new courses, and honestly

You just won the Florida Junior Tour tournament (13-15 age group) at Sandridge Golf Club in Vero Beach. What was that like?

The course was really narrow — I was just trying to stay patient. It was also really windy, because it was on the beach — you can’t really control what the ball does in the air, because of the wind, so wherever the ball ends up, you just try and do your best to get the lowest score on the hole.

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Just as with players, coaches and staff, keeping crowds safe is also another point of concern.

Although coaches in both new leagues will be helping to oversee on-the-field/court protocols, in the stands, the athletic directors will be in charge.

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Buckets by the Wolfpack faithful such as myself — is a product of N.C. State, and his scoring alone has been ridiculous.

In a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Warren went off for a career-high 53 points before posting three 30-point games in five games.

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In early July, members of the PAC-8 came together to begin conversations. From there, the ideas flowed, Foundation Academy Athletic Director Lisa Eaves said.

“The basis behind it — kind of what we are doing with ours — is we have committed to playing each other in the first five to six weeks of the athletic season,” Eaves said. “We’re all going to do the same event protocols, so we are not concerned with what they’re doing at school necessarily — but most of us are doing similar things.

“What we were concerned about was the event protocol and that we would be able to go to each other’s schools and know that we are all doing the same thing,” she said.

For scheduling, the league will have its teams play only one team per week. That will allow for easier contact tracing in the event of a COVID-19 case, Eaves said.

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“Each of us (has) worked on social distancing our gym and what the number (capacity) is that we may look at, as well as some of our outdoor sports,” Cohen said. “It’s going to be school-to-school, but we want to be very consistent. At The First Academy, at Lake Highland Prep, at Windermere Prep … when you walk on our campus, you’ll be doing the exact same thing — you will be getting temperaturechecked, you will be wearing masks.”

Likewise, Foundation Academy and the others schools in the PAC-8 will utilize the same measures as it relates to masks and temperature checks. However, social distancing will be done a bit differently in the stands, Eaves said.

“We decided we cannot control social distancing, because we don’t know who is who — 10 people come into a game together, and they say they’re family, well, we don’t know that,” Eaves said.

“We’re going to create some announcements in the evening reminding everybody, ‘Please remember to use your mask,’ and we’re going to have sanitation stations at the concession stand.”

Although the protocols will take some time to get used to, there is growing excitement around the two leagues from coaches and ADs alike.

“I hope this PAC-8 stays,” Lord said. “I hope we do it next year even if there isn’t any COVID, because it’s great. They’re all local games, and I don’t have to travel all over the state like I had to since they did away with district play four years ago. This is nice.”

right up in the air before falling back through the net to help tie the game and eventually lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a critical 134-131 win over the Mavs. In that game, Lillard finished with 61 points.

Then you have the off-thecourt moments that make NBA all-stars feel like normal people — despite the fact they’re all generally large humans and make more money than most of us ever will in several lifetimes.

The lakes around the Disney resorts have been stocked with fish, and if you’re perusing Twitter, there is a good chance

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In Foundation’s case, the Lions’ fall programs will compete in the newly formed Private Athletic Conference (dubbed the PAC-8) alongside Faith Christian, The Geneva School, Lake Mary Prep, Mount Dora Christian Academy, Orangewood Christian, Orlando Christian Prep and The Master’s Academy. Meanwhile, Windermere Prep and TFA joined Bishop Moore Catholic, Lake Highland Prep, Montverde Academy and Trinity Prep in The Citrus League.

only going to play one team,” she said. “We’re going to know that if Orangewood has an issue and they only played us that week, that’s easy — instead of playing three teams in a week and trying to figure it out.”

Just like the PAC-8, The Citrus League — which has been in development since March — is putting into place a similar construct. However, instead of five to six weeks, its teams will be competing exclusively in the pod for the entire fall season. Schools will be able to opt in for postseason play, TFA Athletic Director Will Cohen said.

In addition, each school will play one school in all sports for that week. The end result helps get some control over possible COVID issues, said Windermere Prep Athletic Director Pat Hollern.

Along with the scheduling, protocols such as the use of face masks, sanitation and more will be put into place based on guidance from a team of athletic trainers and team doctors.

“We’ve looked at other states, we’ve looked at our own state’s recommendations,” Hollern said.

“What our goal is, beginning this week, is that our coaches of each of these sports will meet to lay out some guidelines, as well as guidelines that we have provided. We want involvement — this isn’t just six ADs, this is a six-school commitment to a bigger plan of togetherness and collaboration.”

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MAE CONROY TOMYN DIED WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 2020.

Mae Conroy Tomyn — Teacher … Coach … Horse Enthusiast …

Real Estate Broker … Cat Lady … and Wanna-Be Beach Bum — took her last breath on this earth on Aug. 19, 2020, just a few days after her 95th birthday.

Mae was born Aug. 16, 1925, at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando. She grew up with her parents, Oliver and Agnes, and her two older brothers, Jack and Frank, on a 100-acre citrus farm that fronted on Conroy Road and ended at Turkey Lake, where they often fished and swam. Trying to keep up with her brothers cost Mae her two front teeth at an early age when they dared her to ride a “bucking barrel” in the lake.

Mae graduated from Ocoee High School and then went on to Florida Southern College to get her degree in Education. During her time at college, it was common for friends to spend weekends at Vero Beach, staying with Uncle Waldo at his small, eclectic beach cottage and guest house, which today is the famous and historical Drift-

wood Inn. Upon college graduation in 1947, Mae returned to Ocoee to assume her first teaching position as the Girl’s Physical Education Teacher and Basketball Coach. On June 16, 1951, she married John Tomyn, whose family immigrated from Horodenka, Ukraine, and Saskatchewan, Canada, and also grew up on a citrus farm in West Orange County. She wore a ballerinalength gown of lace and carried a bouquet of purple orchids… perhaps foretelling her future connection to a family florist business owned by her oldest daughter many years later.

That daughter, Rilla, came into the world in August 1953.

Not following closely behind was Libby, born in the middle of Hurricane Donna in 1960.

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Janice Faye Miller, 79, of Winter Garden, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

Julie Denise Crawford McWatters, 42, of Ft. Lauderdale, died Aug. 22, 2020, in Ocoee. Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, Winter Garden.

Nancy Colbert Millitzer, 73, of Ocoee, died Aug. 22, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospice Care Center at Orlando Health. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

Mae spent several years working as a real estate broker while obtaining her master’s degree and teaching certificate in order to open greater teaching opportunities for herself. Her teaching career spanned 25 years and included the original Ocoee High School, Dillard Street Elementary and Spring Lake Elementary, where she specialized in remedial reading in her state-of-the-art reading lab (for which both daughters served as guinea pigs).

Once she retired from teaching, Mae returned to real estate and joined forces with several professional friends to form Orange World Realty. She also later had her own firm called The Real Estate Emporium and worked with Century 21 Professional Group under the leadership of Milton West. Her real estate career was inherited by Libby in the early 2000s when Mae decided to be a full-time Grandma.

During the time that Rilla and Libby were growing up, the entire family realized their love of horses and the tribe grew and grew … and grew. Mae loved trail rides with her girls on her

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Palomino horse, Sandy.

In the early 1970s, the family bought 20 acres just north of the Clarcona Horsemen’s Park which became Sky T Stable and the home of the Dirty Jeans 4-H Club. In the nearly 50 years since, literally hundreds of young people have learned responsibility, confidence, leadership, citizenship and horsemanship as a result and are ingratiated to John and Mae Tomyn for their investment in youth.

The 4-H Club is still alive and well at its original home and has expanded into archery training under the leadership of Mae’s son-in-law, William Maxwell.

In her last 20 years, Mae lived a relatively quiet life, traveling some with family, enjoying dining out and doting on her only grandson, Zach. She survived eight years with Alzheimer’s but still tried to read books and magazines (as reading was one of her passions) until the last

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few months of her life. She was surrounded by amazing caregivers that loved her as their own right up until her death.

Mae is survived by her daughters, Rilla (Betty J’s Florist) and Libby (William Maxwell); as well as grandson, Zach; niece, Jackie Summerlin; nephews, Seton Tomyn (Marcie) and George Tomyn (Barbara); as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews; and great-greatnieces and nephews.

Following services at Woodlawn at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, the family will continue the celebration of Mae’s life at a reception at Betty J’s Florist.

The family encourages donations to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center, a local educational and support organization that provides free education, and which also served as the family’s lifeline throughout Mae’s journey with Alzheimer’s.

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