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YOUR TOWN NEWSPAPER WINS AWARDS The West Orange Times & Observer, sister paper to the Windermere Observer, won 16 awards at the Florida Press Association’s 2015 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest for excellence in journalism.

Those awards included five first-place awards: n Agricultural and Environmental Writing, Amy Quesinberry Rhode n Community History, Michael Eng n Feature Story (Non-Profile), Michael Eng n General News Story, Michael Eng n Sports Column, Steven Ryzewski Other awards included second-place honors for Best Obituary; Health, Medical and Science Reporting; Local Government Reporting; Outdoor and Recreation; and Portfolio Photography. The paper earned third-place awards for Agricultural and Environmental Writing; Arts and Entertainment Reporting; Feature Story (Profile); Multimedia Storytelling; Sports Feature Story; and Sports Section.

Maddy Montz as Maureen, Jeremy Holder as Mark and Sabrina Michaels.

Right: Elijah Jamison as Angel with Kamari Jones as Tom.

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r. Phillips High School Theatre presented “Rent” Sept. 15 through Sept. 17.

The story details the journey of artists and friends living in the East Village of New York during the HIV/AIDS epidemic and how they navigate life and love during that time.

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City of Orlando could annex land for Rialto apartments West Orange musical features Broadway costumes. PAGE 9

If plans for Rialto II apartments in the Majorca PD fail at the county level, the city of Orlando could annex it.

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DR. PHILLIPS Dr. Phillips residents

packed the Southwest Middle cafeteria to show their distaste for

plans to put up to 325 multi-family residential units near Spring Lake in Dr. Phillips.

The community meeting, held Tuesday, Sept. 13, was heated from the start as residents grilled

applicant Jim Hall of VHB Inc. on the project.

This particular project, part of the Majorca Planned Development, has been in the works for a while now. It consists of plans to build a luxury apartment complex called Rialto II which would comSEE RIALTO PAGE 4

Olympia High School’s Joe Rabaja flies high as a gymnast.

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AUTHOR’S LUNCHEON TO BENEFIT JULIE’S MISSION 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. Lunch is being catered by TooJay’s. Author Greg Dawson will share the story of his mother surviving the Holocaust by playing the piano for Nazi officers and soldiers, who never knew she was Jewish. Book purchase is extra, but Dawson is donating part of the book sales to Julie’s Mission.

Luncheon tickets are $25; raffle tickets are $1 each and $5 for six. RSVP to Patty Goonen at (407) 234-8471 or pattygoonen@gmail.com.

RIBBON CUTTING: FLORIDA HOSPITAL SPORTS MEDICINE AND REHAB 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept.

22, at Florida Hospital, 3131 Daniels Road, No. 106, Winter.

Garden. Gabrielle Constantine, (407) 271-3946.

ROSEN JCC SEMI-ANNUAL POKER TOURNAMENT 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Rosen JCC, 11184 S ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando. Join our evening of poker and blackjack, featuring a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament with professional dealers from All-In Poker. Prizes include a $300 Visa gift card, vacation packages, restaurant gift cards and more. Dinner is included. Cost is $50 for members or $60 for non-members. (407) 387-5330.

FAMILY FOOD TRUCK NIGHT 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at 520 Main St., Windermere.

Scheduled food trucks include SMAC, Currywurst, SwedeDish, Bembom, Curbside Chef, Jamaica Jamaica, Peru Power, Cousins Maine Lobster, Soul Bowl, Chi Phi, Charlie’s Bakery, Backhaus, Ole Aoili, El Cactus Azul, Mi Casita, Flaming Pizza and TJ’s Seafood Shack. For more, visit thefoodtruckbazaar.com.

LIVE MUSIC: UKIAH 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere.

(407) 258-7028.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

AUTUMN APPLES 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Celebrate the season of fall with everything apple. Ages 18-36 months. Seating is limited.

Registration recommended by calling (407) 835-7323.

CHAIR YOGA AND FITNESS 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Experience a gentle form of yoga using a chair for sitting or standing. Designed for seniors, those with limited mobility or persons new to yoga looking for a slower-paced experience. Participants should bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

(407) 835-7323.

BABY BASH 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando.

Take the baby to the fun series for singing, playing and working on developing motor skills. For children through age 2. (407) 835-7323.

GOLFING FORE AUTISM CHARITY TOURNAMENT 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 tee time Saturday, Sept. 24, at Orange Lake Resort Legends Golf Course, 8505 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial

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Highway, Kissimmee. Proceeds benefit the Autism & Related Disabilities Gym Program in Ocoee. $125 per player. Lunchonly tickets are $25. (407) 2347456 or autismgym.org.

LIVE MUSIC: DOWNBEAT 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere.

(407) 258-7028.

PINTS 4 PAWS 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

24, at Bar Louie, 7335 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 101, Orlando.

Cost is $10; 65% of proceeds benefiting Pet Alliance of Central Florida. Chris Wyatt, (407) 739-2265 or dpcitrusrotary@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY NIGHT OUT SUPERHEROES 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

24, at the Rosen JCC, 11184 S Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.

Kids ages 18 months to 13 years can hang out with their friends, while parents enjoy a night out.

Kids will design their own superheroes and play themed games.

Pizza dinner included. Cost is $30 for the first child, $20 for the second child and free for the third child. JCC members receive $5 off per child. (407) 387-5330.

INTRODUCTION TO DRONES 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. The Drone Academy, in conjunction with GravesRC Hobbies, presents this introductory look drones.

Registration recommended by calling (407) 835-7323.

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Waterleigh apartments coming to Horizon West If all permits are received, construction on the first apartment phase in Village H’s Waterleigh neighborhood could begin in early 2017.

DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST Horizon West’s Vil-

Teaching is their first passion, but as their bakery business grows, the two hope to one day open a storefront.

“We’ve worked really hard to be teachers, and we’re not ready to leave our classrooms yet — there’s still love and passion there,” Kimber said. “It’s about getting brave enough to take that next step and leap into it.”

Kara agreed, adding that although teaching is hard and takes time and patience, it’s something they’ve always loved.

“There’s no other reason to be a teacher unless you love what you do, but it’s nice to come home and be more creative in a different, less-structured way,” Kara said.

And with a supportive family behind them that is happy to see them doing what they love, the business and the love that is poured into it only thrives more.

“Part of what makes it so fun and special is we get to do it together,” Kimber said. “We play on each others’ strengths.”

lage H is set to expand again with a proposed request to build the first phase of apartments in the Waterleigh planned development.

Situated between Avalon Road and State Road 429, just south of Seidel Road, applicant VHB, Inc. plans to build 252 multi-family residential units as part of the overall Waterleigh development.

There already are 3,600 new homes in the Waterleigh community, situated on more than 1,400 acres and focused on a lakefront lifestyle.

The new apartments are another piece of the plan, with much of Village H being part of the Waterleigh neighborhood. The other two properties, Springhill and the Zanzibar property, complete the village. “(These are) market-grade apartments,” said applicant John Prowell, of VHB, a planning and engineering firm. “They’re not affordable housing or a niche for senior housing; it’s market grade. It’s a quality project here. It won’t be gated or anything like that.”

The proposed apartments are three-story buildings. They are allowed under code to be up to five stories, but Prowell assured community members they will only be three stories.

In the past, there were concerns brought up regarding stormwater drainage and runoff, since Hickory Nut Lake — considered the “crown jewel” of the project — is nearby.

The water will run in two different places when it rains: down to a typical stormwater pond, and through an underground pipe that runs across Avalon Road and into a wetland.

One resident at the meeting asked about the possibility of doing Type A drainage, which is when all runoff from the backyard to the front drains forward into the streets and the stormwater ponds.

However, often, lakefront properties have a high elevation, and the land flows down toward the lake, so it isn’t possible to have Type A drainage without a wall to mitigate the backward flow.

“We usually try to get as much forward as we can and everything that goes to the backyard is captured in a dry environmental swell,” Prowell said. “I can’t tell you there would be A-graded drainage all around the lot because it wouldn’t be practical.”

Another concern was the impact the new development will have on nearby schools. Prowell said this is taken care of by the developer paying the required school impact fees.

Additionally, the overall plan for Village H, once complete, includes an elementary school, a middle school and a high school.

Because the village already has approved zoning, construction can begin as soon as required permits are received. Prowell said they hope to break ground by early 2017.

Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Kimber, left, and Kara Peluso, of K and K Two Sweet Bakery, are identical twins and teachers at Sand Lake Elementary. They graduated from West Orange High School.

Sand Lake Elementary School teachers Kimber and Kara Peluso — twins — run their own cupcakery, K and K Two Sweet Bakery.

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hey’re teachers by day and cupcake bakers by night.

Horizon West residents Kimber and Kara Peluso are both teachers at Sand Lake Elementary School, where Kimber teaches fourth grade and Kara teaches first. They also have something else in common: They’re identical twins. The Pelusos, also West Orange High graduates, always knew they wanted to be teachers. As kids, they played school in the garage and wore lanyards emblazoned with fake teacher names. Their dad would drive home from work to see them “teaching” their mother, who pretended to be their student.

“Literally, that’s all we’ve ever wanted to be,” Kara said. “We knew exactly what we wanted to do, and it never changed.”

The Pelusos look similar, have similar interests and even finish each other’s sentences. In fact, they played a trick on their students last year when they switched places and took over each other’s classes for a day.

Now in their third year teaching at Sand Lake, the two are full-time teachers, but when they come home it’s time for another one of their passions: baking.

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Growing up in an Italian family, they were always cooking and baking. When they entered college at UCF, baking became a form of stress relief for the sisters. Channeling their passion for baking was therapeutic, a welcome break from the demands of coursework and exams. And cupcakes have always been their choice bakery item.

They started by baking for themselves and roommates — in fact, their two current roommates are the designated tastetesters.

“We’re very critical of our baking because we want it to be so good, but it helps when you have an unbiased opinion,” Kara said.

“Whenever we’re experimenting and playing around, there’s only so many cupcakes four girls can eat ourselves here without rolling ourselves out the door.”

Soon, word spread among friends and family, and they began fulfilling orders.

“Now it’s just transformed into getting the word out there about cupcakes and our specialty cupcakes,” Kimber said. “Once our parents bought us a KitchenAid mixer, we were like, ‘OK, now we can be serious.’”

From there, what started as a hobby slowly manifested itself into a side business. The Pelusos’ parents helped them come up with an official name for their bakery business: K and K Two Sweet Bakery.

“It officially started in January,” Kara said.

“We were off from work on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and we were playing with different recipes. So many people have said, ‘Make a website, make a Facebook page,’ and we never did it. So we sat down, made a Facebook page and menu and launched it.”

The twins use some family recipes, but they also pull from other recipes and inspirations, making tweaks along the way to mold it into their own unique style. The two are not classically trained, so they also spend time doing research online, reading cupcake books and figuring out what works on their own.

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They currently sell their cupcakes by the dozen, and have three different tiers of cupcake styles: classic, specialty and boozy.

The classic flavors include chocolate, vanilla, Funfetti and red velvet. These cost $22 per dozen.

Specialty cupcakes — priced at $28 per dozen — are those special flavors that include either a filling or fancy topping, such as toasted s’mores, mint chocolate ganache, peanut butter chocolate and glazed doughnut.

Finally, the boozy cupcakes — $33 per dozen, for those customers 21 and up — include flavors such as margarita lime, champagne pound cake and mudslide.

There are currently 22 flavors on K and K Two Sweet Bakery’s regular menu, but recently they started implementing a limited-edition flavor of the month. August’s flavor was caramel apple, and September’s is mocha chocolate chip.

And although they normally work on smaller orders for friends and family, they’ve fulfilled an order of seven dozen cupcakes for a birthday party and five dozen for a wedding. Recently, they donated 10 dozen for a golf tournament benefiting

K AND K TWO SWEET BAKERY PHONE: (407) 697-7094 EMAIL: KandKTwoSweetBakery@gmail. com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kandktwosweetbakery INSTAGRAM: KandKTwoSweetBakery

Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

“When we can give back, we like to,” Kara said. “We’re very philanthropic, and all through college, we did Relay for Life and Knight-Thon, and that’s probably our third passion — to give back and volunteer.

We have a strong tie especially to CMN. It’s one of our favorite charities.”

THE FUTURE

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Windermere Town Council votes to drop code violation JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER WINDERMERE Windermere coun-

cil members voted to dismiss fines stemming from code violations regarding two parcels, which run parallel to Main Street and Maguire Road and are located between Lake Butler

Road and Park Avenue. The council dropped $3,975.46 in fines assessed against the owners.

The notices regarded dead pines and overgrown bushes that needed maintenance, which the town considered a public-health threat. Property owners were assessed the fees the town would need to incur to maintain the property.

The owners appealed the notice to the council on account of a 1995 agreement and subsequent a d d e n d a between the town and t h e

original landowners.

In 1985, when the railroad was abandoned, investors purchased all unsold parcels in the railroad right-of-way, according to a document provided by Taylor Ward, the attorney representing the current parcel owners, the Ward and Lynn families.

A 1995 agreement and subsequent addenda allowed the town to build a sidewalk and lighting on the property, as well as landscape the area and maintain it.

What parts of the property are to be maintained by the town is not clear to council members from the original agreement.

Town Manager Robert Smith explained the confusion.

“When you have a person standing south of the No. 6 and a person standing north of the No. 6, the person standing south of the No. 6 is saying, ‘No that’s a six’ and the person standing north of the No. 6 is saying, ‘No that’s a nine,’” Smith said. “So they’re both right, it’s just how you look at things. … The Orlando Health Physician way that Legal reads Associates is one of the largest it, and the way that I multispecialty healthcare groups in read it, is that we’re Central Florida. And because they are responsible for the amenities and the part of Orlando Health, we have access items that are to coordinated care, a wealth of associated with experience and expertise, and those amenistate-of-the-art resources – making it ties that we put an easy choice, and the right choice, on the railroad for my family. right of way.

The other part of the railroad right-of-way that we do not utilize and do not see a benefit from is still the responsibility of the property owner.”

Ward pointed to a portion of the 1995 agreement that states, “The ChooseOrlandoHealth.com town will mow and maintain … any other

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plement neighboring property Rialto I, northwest of the intersection of Sand Lake and Turkey Lake roads.

It previously came before the county last year and met immediate resistance from Dr. Phillips residents. VHB Inc., pulled the application after it became apparent that the likelihood of the project’s approval was slim.

Since then, the city of Orlando took interest in the parcel and

has been considering possible city-initiated annexation. Hall is back at the county once more in a last request for approval. Should the county deny the request, the Majorca PD could be annexed into Orlando’s jurisdiction.

Currently, the 6.5-acre area is zoned for commercial development, but Hall is requesting a zoning change to high-density residential. If approved by the County Commission, this would allow for the development of up to 325 multi-family residential

units. Rent prices for the units could range anywhere from $1,800 to $2,800.

“There’s nothing different; it’s the exact same footprint, same building height, same location,” Hall told residents when asked how plans have changed. “All the facts we’ve tried to provide you all are still the same. The developers are same developers that built Rialto. It’s the same density, look and height as Rialto, five stories and 200 units.”

Orange County District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd told residents he was hosting the community meeting to keep them updated and express the project’s time-sensitive nature.

“The city of Orlando’s representatives do not represent you,” Boyd told residents. “Given the fact that there’s so much attention and issue with Turkey Lake and Sand Lake roads, we tried to shut down this issue. There’s a very tight time constraint currently underway on this project, and the only way to get the community together to understand why this came back to the county was to do this.”

Roy Messinger, of the Dr. Phillips Homeowners Coalition, expressed his displeasure.

“The applicant himself was

IN OTHER NEWS Mayor Gary Bruhn proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and October as Sandhoff Awareness Month.

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owners’ property that the town is using or benefits from, including but not limited to, bike paths, drainage, stormwater retention, landscaping and lighting.”

“It seems to me that all of the sudden, after 18 years, now ‘including but not limited to’ is being stated as ‘exclusively and only for,’” Ward said.

“I’m baffled that though it’s specifically referenced in the first addendum and the second addendum, which the town signed, that they’re saying, ‘Well we’re not sure we’re really responsible for that,’” Ward added later.

Council members agreed the agreement needed to be cleaned up for the future.

“This is an unfortunate agreement that the town got into, and we’re all going to pay for it in one way or another over the years,” Council Member Molly Rose said.

TOWN CHARTER

The council rescheduled a workshop on ordinances regarding the town charter to the second budget hearing on Sept. 21, after press time.

The first ordinance would allow residents to vote on a proposed version of the charter that would make it a shorter and easier document. It deletes passages already covered under Florida law.

The second ordinance would allow residents to vote on a portion of the charter that currently imposes a borrowing limitation on the town. Currently, the town is prohibited to incur debt greater than 12.5% of the budget without voter approval. This would allow voters to consider repealing or modifying that limitation.

Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

very clear (last year) that if they didn’t get what they want, they were going to go to the city,” Messinger said. “It’s a loophole they’re trying to drive a Mack truck through.”

Boyd responded by telling residents that annexation is looming.

“You as a community are going to need to make sure you email everyone in the Planning and Zoning Commission, the county commissioners and Mayor Dyer and other city commissioners in Orlando, as well,” Boyd said.

“What’s going to end up happening is if the city decides to annex the property in, they could probably go in with twice the amount of units. It’s up in the air.”

Since the meeting, the project was heard by the county’s Local Planning Agency on Sept. 15, and rejected 4-2. Next, it will go in front of the County Commission at 2 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 4.

If it is not approved by the County Commission, it may be going to the City of Orlando; however, there is no confirmation from the city whether it will annex. The city’s second reading for the voluntary annexation of Majorca will be Oct. 24.

Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Campaigns continue Orange County Commission District 1 candidates Robert “Bobby” Olszewski and Betsy VanderLey participated in their first debate following the August primary. The runoff will take place Tuesday, Nov. 8. the Performing Arts, another hot topic. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs has suggested paying for it with $45 million from the Tourism Development Tax. Both VanderLey and Olszewski had reservations but said they likely would vote in favor of using TDT to fund the remainder of the project.

GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER ORANGE COUNTY Orange County Commission District 1 candidates Robert “Bobby” Olszewski and Betsy VanderLey tackled a variety of issues in their first post-primary debate, held Sept. 14 at the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida.

Olszewski and VanderLey were the two front-runners following the August primary. They both seek to replace S. Scott Boyd, who has termed out of the position.

The moderator for the hourlong debate was former Fox 35 news reporter Mike Synan, who asked questions concerning how to improve the relationship between Orange County and Orange County Public Schools, along with funding proposals for SunRail and development of the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.

District 5 candidates Emily Bonilla and Ted Edwards also participated in the debate.

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Synan posed a question catered to District 1 rival candidates pertaining to the location of the football stadium for the West Orange relief high school. The stadium will be built a mile away off campus, instead of on campus, and the decision has prompted safety concerns from parents.

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Betsy VanderLey and Robert “Bobby” Olszewski hope to succeed Orange County District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd.

Olsewski said he believes they should listen to constituents’ worries and that he would encourage a discussion to get public input.

VanderLey believes a compromise was firmly struck, and she would rather not drag a vote back up again because it would “only delay a school that is desperately needed.”

SUNRAIL

Both candidates agreed a financial plan should have been devised

before SunRail was built.

“If you’re going to use the system, then you should bear some of the cost,” VanderLey said.

However, that is not currently feasible because SunRail does not have enough ridership. VanderLey suggested the best option would be to evaluate land usage in the areas surrounding SunRail stations to determine what they can do to increase ridership.

Olszewski’s argument paralleled VanderLey’s.

“There’s no doubt we need to

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do everything we can (to encourage ridership),” he said.

He proposed Orange County work with various transportation groups and neighboring municipalities to do so, but emphasized Orange County should shoulder most of the responsibility and costs.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Candidates also offered suggestions for funding for phase 2 of the Dr. Phillips Center for

In response to negative mailers used during the campaign, VanderLey stressed her family does not own any land in the district that needs to be developed and that she does not have any employer — she is self-employed.

After a criticism uttered by Olszewski regarding a fundraiser she had at a gun range, she retorted that was hosted by the Police Benevolent Association, which she trusts with weapons considering they are police.

Meanwhile, Olszewski spoke about his lack of appearance at multiple MetroPlan committee meetings, defending his poor attendance record by explaining his disgust with elected officials who used votes to “benefit their own paychecks.” He said he informed Winter Garden Mayor John Rees of his decision to stop attending the MetroPlan meetings, to which Rees approved.

Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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Maddy Montz as Maureen, a performance artist.

RENT Above: Kaylin Plaza, Hannah Pierce, Santiago Sepulveda, Samantha Chery and Ben Campbell.

Right: Elijah Jamison performed as Angel.

Jesse Valcich played Roger in Dr. Phillips’ production of “Rent.”

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Annabell Mizrahi portrayed Joanne, Maureen’s girlfriend.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Gift in the giving

Thursday, October 20, 2016 Trunk Sale & Expo 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Goodie Bags and Planning Packets Fashion Show Raffles and Prizes: $2500 toward LASIK Procedure Wedding Dresses FREE Day of Wedding Coordination Champagne for Bride and Groom DJ/Live Music Selfie Photo Bag Drop Photo Magnet Gifts Prizes!

Bridal Bucks Food, Dessert & Cocktail Samples

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Amanda and Giulia, along with their friends, donate dog and cat supplies to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

STAFF WRITER DR. PHILLIPS Two months ago, Amanda and Giulia Soufia adopted their first puppy — a white and brown boxer terrier named Mulan.

Previously, the 11-year-old twin sisters had owned a hamster and guinea pig, but over the first few months of owning Mulan, the girls learned about the time and effort that goes into taking care of a dog.

As their birthday approached, the girls thought about what they wanted to do to celebrate. A family friend, Lisa Bates, encouraged the girls to consider raising donations rather than receiving gifts for their birthday. The girls

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Going for the gold B ay Lake Elementary invited students and grandparents out for Rio Olympics-themed night Sept. 9.

Grandparents and their grandchildren enjoyed a meal from Chick-fil-A, a Wheatiesthemed photo booth, and Olympic crafts. The evening concluded with the showing of the movie “Rio.”

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Left: Clara Hernandez, 6, enjoyed time with her grandmother Pam Schrimsher.

Danielle and Wayne Valentine showed off their patriotic pride with Brandon, 6, and Ashley Sneed, 5.

Mabel and Wally Tom enjoyed the evening with granddaughters Katie, 3, and Samantha Tom, 5.

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Theater Threads The costumes in West Orange High’s upcoming production of “42nd Street” have a storied history behind them.

And there’s a lot of them.

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t’s been a busy week for the costume crew at West Orange High School.

On the evening of Sept. 16,

the costumes for the production of “42nd Street” arrived at the school. Altogether, the rented pieces total more than 1,000 items, including hats and gloves.

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Photos by Jennifer Nesslar

From left: Jessie Roddy as Phyllis Dale, Ava Cassatta as Lorraine Fleming and Kassidy Weideman as Ann Reilly.

This costume has traditionally been included in “42nd Street,” though there are varying opinions on how the costume looks. In West Orange’s production, the costume will be worn by Alyssa DeCresie, who the costume crew agrees looks lovely in the dress.

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The musical tells the story of director Julian Marsh as he puts on a stage production during the Great Depression.

“The characters are so big, so it’s a lot more cheesy-ish characters, it’s a cheesier show. So it’s difficult finding the depth of these characters and making them come to life,” said Emma Heistand, who plays Peggy.

The show has a strong emphasis on dance and contains many tap numbers, which is a challenge for many of the students who have less experience with tap.

Assistant director and choreographer Tara Whitman held some tap workshops over the summer to help the actors prepare for the show’s choreography.

Matt Guernier, who plays Billy Lawlor, is looking forward to seeing the audience’s reaction to the show.

“It’s such an upbeat and happy show,” Guernier said. “It’s high-energy.”

The costume crew had just more than a week to do all necessary alterations and get the items ready for the production, which opens Saturday, Sept. 24, at West Orange High School.

These aren’t just any regular costumes.

Many are from the 2001 Broadway revival of the show. Some come from the original Broadway production, while others were used in a recent production at The Muny, a theater in St. Louis.

Any extra pieces, such as aprons, were made by the costume crew.

Jennifer Nesslar

The costume crew for “42nd Street” includes Sabrina Martin, Annie Pryor, Charlie Patterson, Emily Sannella, Coral Myan and Lucas Isasi.

the cost of it. It’s all about organization … anything that isn’t returned, we are responsible for.

It speaks a lot to the students, the ladies and gents of the costume crew, because they’re responsible for all of that.”

The number of costumes and accessories involved is a challenge. Kassidy Weideman, Ava Cassatta and Jessie Roddy have about 13 costumes and must do 16 changes throughout the show.

Most of these changes need to be done in fewer than 40 seconds.

In a typical show at West Orange, five costumes is usually the largest amount for one actor.

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This isn’t the first time West Orange theater has rented costumes used on Broadway. The program often rents costumes when doing period pieces such as “42nd Street.” The school uses a company called Costume World, based in Deerfield Beach.

Because the musical is based in the Great Depression time period, the sheer number of layers and beads on the outfit made it more practical for the school to rent the costumes rather than create them all. But just because the costume crew didn’t make all the pieces of the costumes doesn’t make their job less challenging.

“The students are responsible for taking care of them,” said Tara Whitman, assistant director and choreographer of the show. “A rip, a stain, would cost us to eat

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In addition to costumes, the actors will need to change their wigs and shoes. The costume crew’s job doesn’t slow down after the show begins. Each lead actor who

needs to do a quick change gets a member of the costume crew to help with the process.

“The perception is, once the show opens, the costume crew is finished,” Whitman said. “But that’s not the case. They’re quick changing and somebody’s got to run that costume back to the dressing room and then meet the actor when they come off for their next scene. Everyone’s going to be exhausted with this show.”

Emily Sannella, the student assistant director of the costume crew, expects that the costume crew will need to stay about one to two hours after the show has ended.

“At the end of the show, before anybody leaves, we have to make sure that everyone has all of their pieces hung up, and then we have to clean up after them,” Charlie Patterson, the student director

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of the costume crew, said. “We also have to create check-in and check-out forms for when these costumes have to be packed up.”

But for the costume crew, which runs at about eight members, the challenge is accepted.

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Right: Joe Magee, state commander for The American Legion Department of Florida, said a few words before the tournament began.

‘Fore’ a good cause R .L. James, Inc., hosted its third annual charity golf tournament Friday, Sept. 16, at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge.

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What you’re holding in your hands is the product of more than a year of planning. It’s the product of our wildest dreams — a bold step for a company that last month celebrated our 110th anniversary.

Welcome, readers, to the first edition of the Windermere Observer, a sister paper of the West Orange Times & Observer, which has roots that date back to the Winter Garden Ricochet in 1905.

For more than a century, our newspaper — through all its previous owners and iterations — covered the entire West Orange region with just one edition.

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Put simply: West Orange has grown too large for one hyperlocal community newspaper.

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Email us at AdvertiseNow@OrangeObserver.com or Subscribe@OrangeObserver.com YOUR TOWN SCOTT APPOINTS AREA RESIDENT Gov. Rick Scott announced Sept. 18 two appointments and one reappointment to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. Robert Gidel Sr., of Windermere, is the managing partner at Liberty Capital. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term that began Sept.

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After dinner, the kids were invited to participate in activities held at three different stations. The first station allowed the children to create New Year’s cards, which will be given to seniors at the Jewish Pavilion.

The second station encouraged kids to make round challahs, and the third station permitted kids to write wishes for their friends and family.

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Spike (ID No. A357968) is a shy but sweet dog. The 4-year-old was surrendered because his owner could no longer care for him. He is shy at first, but he will warm up to you quickly. Spike is a sweet and happy boy. He is very friendly, and he enjoys chasing tennis balls outside. He is housebroken and walks well on a leash.

For the month of September, Orange County Animal Services is hosting its“Real House Pets of Orange County” adoption promotion. The adoption fee for dogs and cats will be $10. Fees includes sterilization, vaccinations and a microchip.

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Jerry G. Boettcher, 77, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2016 at home in Ocoee, Florida.

Jerry was born on Feb. 13, 1939, in Orlando, Florida, and was the son of the late Justice Grant Boettcher and Rosella (Graham) Boettcher.

Jerry moved to Ocoee, Florida, in 1977, and opened his mechanic shop, Bettcher’s Auto Repair. He closed his business to work for his brother, Richard Boettcher, at Quality Vaults in 1979. Jerry later opened up a new business, Bettcher’s Maintenance & Repair, where his son, Steve Boettcher, later joined him. He retired from this business in 2005. He then became a school crossing guard in Ocoee, Florida, in 2007 and

Minneola, Florida; two grandchildren, Eric A. Burris (Kelly), of Deltona, Florida, and Allyson L. Burris (Josh), of Sorrento, Florida; two great-grandchildren, Landon Burris, of Deltona, Florida, and Tanner Bowers, of Sorrento, Florida; and two brothers, Edward Boettcher (Sara), of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Richard Boettcher (Joyce), of Clermont, Florida. Predeceased by his sister, Joyce Boles.

Jerry is in the caring hands of Winter Oak Funeral Home, 1132 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787; and Metro Cremation; 751 S. Bluford Ave., Ocoee, Florida 34761.

Jerry’s Memorial Service will be held at noon Sept. 24, 2016 at Real Life; 1501 Steve’s Road; Clermont, Florida 34711.

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Titans boys cross-country rides pack mentality to wins Olympia’s boys crosscountry team has won three consecutive meets to start the season, including the DeLand Invitational.

STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR LAKE BUTLER The concept is simple enough, but getting buy-in from athletes may not be.

It’s called “pack running,” and Stephanie Manny — who, after several years as an assistant with Olympia’s boys and girls cross-country programs, is now the head coach — wanted to see her teams implement it this fall; particularly her boys team.

“Basically, what you want to do, is you want your No. 1 and your No. 5 (runners) to finish close with each other,” Manny said. “If we can have five guys pass one runner for another team, we knock that team down five points. … We’ve been training together, and we’ve been pulling each other as a group.”

The drawback for individual runners with the strategy is that it could mean sacrificing a higher individual finish. However, once the boys saw the strategy lead them to victory at the ultra-competitive DeLand Invitational Aug. 27 to start the season — a meet that included last year’s state champion, Lyman High — they were all in.

“It proved to them, once that race was over, where we were going to take this mentality,” Manny said.

Since that first race, Olympia’s boys also have placed first at the Hawks Speed Invitational (Sept. 10) and the Darter Invitational (Sept. 17). It has been a fast start for a team eager to advance past regionals this fall and has yielded some personalbest times for several runners.

“We’ve worked really hard this season, and I’m really proud of the team,” said John Hinkle, a senior captain. “I am a little surprised at how we’ve progressed so far, but I think we’re going to have a great season.”

The leadership of senior captains such as Hinkle, Ethan Hood and Jeremy Brinker has been invaluable to Manny in fostering a competitive environment at practice where a rising tide elevates all of Olympia’s runners.

“We have our top seven, but there are three or four (runners) — possibly five — right

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flips and handstands, flying in the air on the high bar or building core strength on the pommel horse at Orlando Metro Gymnastics.

His mom first put him in gymnastics classes when he was 6 years old — all of his four siblings have been involved in gymnastics at some point — and within a year or two, he was on the boys competitive team.

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Isom making noise for Salukis

Dr. Phillips alumnus Daquan Isom, a sophomore running back at Southern Illinois, has been turning some heads with his performance this season for the Salukis (21). Isom leads the team in total rushing yards (254) and yards per carry (6.7).

Last weekend, in a 5017 blowout victory against Murray State, Isom recorded his first 100-yard game of the season. He also recorded his longest carry of the season so far — a 25-yard dash.

Isom scored a touchdown for Illinois State earlier this season in the Salukis’ opener against Florida Atlantic.

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Now, as a level 10 junior gymnast, the 17-year-old has competed at the Men’s Junior Olympics Nationals three times and at the state level about 10 times. The love of the sport and the drive to compete and win is what has kept him going throughout the years.

“My parents have always been pushing me,” he said. “They go to pretty much all of my competitions with me. My brothers and sisters were both gymnastics for a while, so I’m the last one in there.”

For Rabaja, long days and early mornings are the norm.

He practices at least five days a week for four hours each day, and has done so for the last 10 years.

“I go to school around 6:50 a.m., get home at 2:30 p.m. and have to do homework and come straight to practice for four hours,” he said. “I get home between 8:45 and 9 p.m., do more homework and try to get

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Putting. Most girls are bigger than me, so they swing harder and hit the ball further. For me to play head-tohead with them, I have to be really good at my short game to score well.

What’s your favorite place you’ve been for golf?

Pinehurst (North Carolina) because there are so many courses there and very good players have played there — a U.S. Open was played there recently. It’s very cool because it’s beautiful.

Who is a golfer you look up to?

Rory McIlroy because he has great sportsmanship, I think. He has a great swing and good putting skills.

behind,” Manny said. “I honestly couldn’t tell you who is running in districts right now.”

It is a young team, overall, with sophomore O’Neel Occenat as the team’s No. 1 runner. More importantly, though, it is a hard-working team that has its sights set high with a pack mentality.

“I’ve been with the program for three years … this team is the hardest working team I’ve seen at Olympia High School,” Manny said. “These kids more than ever, even last year, are saying ‘we are going to states.’”

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Practices begin with stretching for the first half-hour or so before transitioning into conditioning, which generally consists of lifting weights, bodyweight exercises, pull-ups, rope climbs and more. Then it’s time to practice each event and work on new skills before doing more conditioning and finishing with a cool-down stretch.

“My main focus is I’m into preventative coaching,” said Ian Jackson, Rabaja’s coach for the last 18 months. “As long as his health is there, and he’s consistent in coming in and working hard and pushing, that’s my main focus.”

Rabaja competes in all events — floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and high bar.

The high bar is his favorite, he said, because it’s very high flying and always exciting to gain new skills on it. And because of the sheer amount of time he spends training, it pays off. At

the 2016 national competition, he tied for 10th all-around, out of 66 competitors.

There are struggles that come with being a male gymnast.

With the sport often stereotyped as feminine, the teasing that sometimes ensues can be tough. But for Rabaja, the love of the sport and ability to do things most people can’t trumps it all.

“It’s hard sometimes at school to convince people that it’s not girly or anything, but all I have to do, really, is show them videos of me doing stuff,” he said. “They think it’s crazy I can do all the super hard skills they see on TV. They didn’t really think it was that hard to do everything, but they never really saw the team practice, so they’re impressed. Theres’s a couple kids that are like, ‘oh it’s stupid,’ but I don’t really care.”

Training for the Olympics hasn’t been crossed off the list, but with college looming on the horizon, Rabaja has one goal in mind: securing a college scholarship.

He looks up to former teammate Sean Melton — who received a full ride to Ohio State and still trains at Orlando Metro occasionally — and wants to follow in his footsteps in getting the university’s attention.

“He’s definitely stepped it up in his leadership role,” Jackson said of Rabaja. “He comes in determined and focused; I see his work ethic, and a lot of kids look up to him. He’s excelling very quickly and just has a good time doing it. He’s heightening his senses and increasing his awareness, especially when it comes to this sport.”

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My dad is a lawyer, and I like to get involved sometimes when he works. I think it’s pretty cool to be able to help people in their cases.

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Titans make it three in a row with win in district opener

WEEK FOUR RESULTS Scores from Week Four football games played Sept. 16 (home teams on bottom): Cypress Creek 14, Olympia 40 Dr. Phillips 14, Apopka 15 Lake Mary Prep 0, Windermere Prep 49 Oxbridge Academy 49, West Orange 7 Orangewood Christian 13, CFCA 16 Foundation Academy 7, Northside Christian 21 Other ObserverPreps. com results: Edgewater 21, Ocoee 52 Freedom 35, Oak Ridge 34 Evans 7, Jones 48 Timber Creek 19, Wekiva 7

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unior quarterback Joe Milton threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in leading Olympia to a convincing 40-14 win over Cypress Creek in the district opener for both teams.

Cypress Creek struck first on a 52-yard touchdown run by Najee Freeman, but the Titans (3-1, 1-0 district) responded on their first offensive possession with a 31-yard rushing score by Milton. “(Cypress Creek) hit us big at the very beginning, but our kids adjusted,” Olympia coach Kyle Hayes said. “We just continued to play.”

After the Bears’ strong drive to start the game, the Titans’ defense made adjustments and allowed less than 200 yards of offense on the night (109 rushing yards and 83 passing yards). The focus was to pressure Cypress Creek’s dual-threat quarterback, Kordell Scott. “(Scott) was their best player,” Hayes said. “We just wanted to make sure he was under duress all night.”

Olympia senior receiver Bradley Dos Santos was on the receiving end of two of Milton’s touchdown tosses with Jordan Underwood on the receiving end for the third.

“That’s what happens when you got a 16-year-old kid with a big arm,” Hayes said of Milton.

“He’s improved a lot.”

Robin Green Jr. also got in on the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run late in the first half and the Titans’ defense weighed in with Isiah Moore returning a fumble for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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The Windermere Prep Lakers (4-0) had little trouble in defeating visiting Lake Mary Prep, topping the Griffins (0-4) 49-0 in just two quarters.

The Lakers, playing their first home game of the fall after a three-game road swing to start the regular season, saw six different players reach the end zone in the blowout victory. Mathews Peres scored three times — twice on receptions and once on a rush.

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No rest for the Panthers as DP heads to Mainland DR. PHILLIPS (3-1) AT DAYTONA BEACH MAINLAND (4-0), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: The Panthers don’t have long to wonder “what if?” after a heartbreaking loss to Apopka last week — not with another of the state’s best teams awaiting them this week.

Dr. Phillips hopes to avenge a 28-7 loss to Mainland last season when it travels east to take on the Buccaneers on their home field Friday. The Panthers defense, which was successful in slowing the high-powered Blue Darters’ attack last week, will again have its hands full with a Mainland offense that is averaging 48.3 points per game through the first four weeks and is littered with playmakers and college prospects.

OLYMPIA (3-1) AT EVANS (2-2), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: The Trojans started the season on a strong note, winning in Week One and Week Two before faltering the past two weeks against Oak Ridge and Jones.

However, with this being the first true home game for Evans on its Pine Hills campus, the Titans can expect an enthusiastic crowd eager to see its team get back in the win column.

Olympia’s offense, which has improved from week to week this fall, will look to retain that momentum against a Trojans defense that is allowing 25.8 points per game.

WINDERMERE PREP (4-0) AT ST. EDWARDS (1-2), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: After one home game, the Lakers are right back out on the road for Week Five, traveling to Vero Beach to take on the Pirates.

While St. Edwards will have its hands full checking a Windermere Prep offense that is averaging 50 points per game, the Lakers will have to do their due diligence in limiting Pirates senior running back Nicholas Pennell, who is averaging more than seven yards per carry this fall.

ST. PETE CATHOLIC (0-3) AT FOUNDATION ACADEMY (13), 7 P.M. AT WALKER FIELD SCOUTING REPORT: After a two-game road swing, the Lions are back at home at Walker Field in Winter Garden to host the winless Barons.

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JONES (4-0) AT WEST ORANGE (1-3), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: The Warriors have not had much trouble with the Tigers the past few years, beating Jones by an average of 32 points per game in meetings in 2013, 2014 and 2015. That likely will change Friday, though, as Jones enters undefeated and regarded as one of Central Florida’s best programs. The Tigers, who are averaging 49.8 points per game, will be led on offense by junior quarterback Quadry Jones. Jones has tossed 11 touchdowns this fall, promising to test a young Warriors secondary.

CFCA (1-2) AT LAKE WEIR (0-3), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: Although it is winless entering this game, Lake Weir nonetheless presents a big challenge to the Eagles in a literal sense — the Hurricanes are a Class 6A opponent with a roster of 45 players to CFCA’s 25 players. Spectators can expect a defensive battle, as neither the Eagles (9.3 points per game) nor Lake Weir (6.3 points per game) is averaging more than 10 points per game.

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home in the Oxford Moor community in Windermere topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate sales from Sept. 2 to 8.

The home at 5512 Oxford Moor Blvd., Windermere, sold Sept. 8, for $780,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 5,714 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $136.51.

SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 58 High Sale Price: $780,000 Low Sale Price: $60,909 REO/Bank Owned: Two Auction/REO: Three

OASIS COVE

The town house at 14406 Desert Haven St., No. 202, Windermere, sold Sept. 6, for $240,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,179 square feet. The price per square foot is $110.14.

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This Oxford Moor home, at 5512 Oxford Moor Blvd., Windermere, sold Sept. 8, for $780,000. This home features more than 5,700 square feet of space on a 3/4-acre lot with a circular drive and fountain feature.

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BAY VISTA ESTATES

The home at 8663 Sand Lake Shores Drive, Orlando, sold Sept. 2, for $360,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,437 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.72.

PARKSIDE

The home at 8705 Chilton Drive, Orlando, sold Sept. 2, for $659,000. Built in 2013, it has six bedrooms, six-and-onehalf baths and 5,288 square feet. The price per square foot is $124.62.

has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,267 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.16.

four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,483 square feet. The price per square foot is $175.19.

ASHLIN PARK

The home at 11264 Rapallo Lane, Windermere, sold Sept.

5, for $335,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,505 square feet. The price per square foot is $133.73.

The town house at 7236 Serenity Bend, Windermere, sold Sept.

2, for $299,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,727 square feet. The price per square foot is $173.13.

BELMERE VILLAGE

HORIZON WEST

The home at 11609 Vicolo Loop, Windermere, sold Sept. 2, for $442,500. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,704 square feet. The price per square foot is $163.65.

The home at 1933 Pantheon Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

2, for $320,000. Built in 2015, it

The home at 11414 Vicolo Loop, Windermere, sold Sept. 2, for $435,000. Built in 2003, it has

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The home at 8186 Bluejack Oak Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

5, for $252,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,710 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.37.

WATERLEIGH

The town house at 6904 Broomshedge Trail, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 8, for $191,000. Built in 2013, it has two bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,177 square feet.

The price per square foot is $162.28.

LAKES OF WINDERMERE

The town house at 14360 Desert Haven St., No. 104, Windermere, sold Sept. 8, for $200,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,512 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.28.

The home at 6988 Swinscoe

The home at 15635 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

7, for $403,990. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,911 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $103.30.

METROWEST

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The condo at 6022 Westgate Drive, No. 102, Orlando, sold Sept. 2, for $68,000. Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 872 square feet. The price per square foot is $77.98.

HAMPTONS AT METROWEST

The condo at 3468 Soho St., No. 107, Orlando, sold Sept. 2, for $118,000.

Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,260 square feet. The price per square foot is $93.65.

The condo at 3446 Soho St., No. 203, Orlando, sold Sept. 7, for $107,000.

Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,233 square feet. The price per square foot is $86.78.

HORIZONS AT STONEBRIDGE PLACE

The condo at 6214 Stevenson Drive, No. 301, Orlando, sold Sept. 8, for $130,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,206 square feet. The price per square foot is $107.79.

The condo at 3190 Dante Drive, No. 110, Orlando, sold Sept. 2, for $130,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,408 square feet. The price per square foot is $92.33.

METROWEST

The home at 8081 Saint Andrews Circle, Orlando, sold Sept. 2, for $304,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,135 square feet. The price per square foot is $142.39.

STONEBRIDGE LAKES

The home at 6058 Buford St., Orlando, sold Sept. 6, for $390,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,511 square feet.

The price per square foot is $155.32.

The condo at 1033 S. Hiawassee Road, No. 2615, Orlando, sold Sept. 8, for $63,000. Built in 1989, it has one bedroom, one bath and 627 square feet. The price per square foot is $100.48.

VISTAS AT STONEBRIDGE PLACE

The town house at 6080 Twain St., No. 102, Orlando, sold Sept. 2, for $182,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,682 square feet. The price per square foot is $108.20.

The town house at 6081 Twain St., No. 102, Orlando, sold Sept. 6, for $177,500. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,682 square feet. The price per square foot is $105.53.

WELLINGTON FOREST

The home at 2901 Blakely Drive, Orlando, sold Sept. 7, for $275,000.

Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,420 square feet.

The price per square foot is $113.64.

WEST ORANGE

LAKE ROSE POINTE

The home at 653 Roseate Lane, Orlando, sold Sept. 8, for $269,000.

Built in 1985, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,987 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.38.

WESTMOOR

The home at 7607 Brisbane Court, Orlando, sold Sept. 6, for $182,000.

Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,456 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $125.

WINDERMERE FARMS

The home at 13124 Filly Court, Windermere, sold Sept. 6, for $460,000.

Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,776 square feet of living area on 1.07 acres. The price per square foot is $165.71.

RESERVE AT WATERFORD POINTE

The home at 2002 Water Key Drive, Windermere, sold Sept. 2, for $650,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,695 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $175.91.

WILLOWS AT LAKE RHEA

The home at 11501 Willow Gardens Drive, Windermere, sold Sept. 8, for $740,000. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,349 square feet. The price per square foot is $170.15.

WINTER GARDEN BLACK LAKE

The home at 14832 Coscester St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $70,000. Built in 1961, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 864 square feet. The price per square foot is $81.02.

COVINGTON PARK

The home at 510 Silverdale Ave., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 2, for $260,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,870 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $139.04.

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For more than a century, our newspaper — through all its previous owners and iterations — covered the entire West Orange region with just one edition.

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