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Spellbound in Windermere Windermere High treated local kids to a night of fun at its annual Truck or Treat. SEE PAGE 12-13.

Avalon proposal scrapped

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The Florida Department of Transportation will not pursue a proposed turnpike interchange at Avalon Road.

SEE PAGE 2.

YOUR TOWN MASSACRE REMEMBRANCE WILL BE NOV. 6-7 Ocoee will honor and remember the 101st anniversary of the Ocoee 1920 Election Day Massacre on Saturday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov. 7.

On Saturday, 60 members of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club will host a Julius “July” Perry Memorial Highway Honor Ride. Ocoee Remembers will be held at the park from noon until 3 p.m. On Sunday, HighPoint Church will host Ocoee Remembers from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive.

OAKLAND OPENS ELECTION QUALIFYING

Oakland has begun its qualifying period for residents interested in running for one of two seats opening on the Town Commission. Candidates can qualify either by using the petition process or by paying a fee of $100. Qualifying began Oct. 29. It ends at 5 p.m. Nov. 12 for those filing with a petition and is open from Nov. 15 through 18 for those paying the fee.

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Hello Sister, featuring siblings Grace, Gabrielle and Scarlett Mason, will headline the Winter Garden Heritage & Music Festival.

The Winter Garden Heritage & Music Festival is a daylong celebration of the city’s history with music and activities.

SEE PAGE 4.

TIME TO FALL BACK You will have one fewer hour of sunlight in the evening starting Sunday, Nov. 7, when daylight saving time ends.

Michael Andrew & Swingerhead will perform as one of the headliners at Saturday’s Heritage & Music Festival in Winter Garden.

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Horizon High School celebrated its first Homecoming with a week full of fun, fanfare and spirit. SEE PAGE 3.

Foundation Academy presents “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” PAGE 3.

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Winter Garden leaders celebrate Avalon interchange withdrawal The Winter Garden City Commission credited the community’s efforts against the FDOT project.

JIM CARCHIDI ASSOCIATE EDITOR

LAKEVIEW VILLAGE ESTATES

The Oct. 28 meeting also included the second reading of an ordinance to rezone 7.25 acres, along Story Road between South Lakeview Avenue and South Central Avenue, from R-2 (residential district) to plannedunit development for the construction of the Lakeview Village Estates residential project. Plans include 26 new single-family homes and three townhome buildings containing a to ta l of 14 units. The project also would

WILLIAMS’ CONTRACT

The City Commission approved the interim city manager contract for Assistant City Manager — Public Services Jon Williams. Winter Garden Mayor John Rees proposed a motion to promote Williams to the role when Bollhoefer announced his resignation during the Oct. 14 City Commission meeting. Williams will serve as interim city manager for six months, beginning when Bollhoefer leaves his position Nov. 14.

The City Commission passed a recommendation to approve the acquisition of about 3,862 square feet at the northwest corner of Dillard Street and State Road 50, at a cost of $60,000. The rightof-way will be improved with new landscaping, a right-bound turn lane and sidewalk improvements.

City commissioners approved the following new vehicle purchase recommendations by the Fleet and Facilities Division: a new Caterpillar excavator for use by the city’s public services departments, at a cost of $138,837; a 2016 Freightliner rescue truck for the Winter Garden Fire Department, at a cost of $55,000; and a John Deere 524L front end loader for use by the city’s public services departments, at a cost of $129,000. All of the purchases were anticipated, and funding was included in the current city budget.

“Our strategy was ... if they could see the number of people in opposition, we felt it would be our best shot, early on, to kill this before it could move any further.”

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Two weeks after supporting a nobuild resolution for the Florida Department of Transportation/ Turnpike Authority’s proposed Avalon Road interchange, the Winter Garden City Commission celebrated the withdrawal of the project during its Oct. 28 meeting.

“Our strategy was ... if they could see the number of people in opposition, we felt it would be our best shot, early on, to kill this before it could move any further,” City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said of the Oct. 7 public meeting at Tanner Hall, during which residents rallied against the proposal. “The community showed up in great numbers,

they spoke, and the FDOT listened.”

The withdrawal was announced during the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Economic & Governmental Advocacy Committee meeting Friday, Oct. 22.

“This is an example of when they do listen, and it’s because of what the city and its residents and businesses did,” City Attorney Kurt Ardaman said. “It’s an unusual situation, because 90% to 95% of the time they do not make that kind of a change.”

feature recreation areas, pedestrian walkways, landscaping and stormwater ponds.

During the first reading, at the Oct. 14 council meeting, Commissioner Ron Mueller expressed concern with the project’s inclusion of highdensity townhome buildings but voted in favor of the rezoning at the Oct. 28 meeting. “It is true that, if it went back to R2 zoning, it would be greater density than what we now have,” he said. “But I’d still like to talk to the developer, revisit the townhomes and either eliminate, or at lease reduce, one of the three units they’re building.”

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Oakland tables decision on Hull Island plat The Town Commission wants to do more research on fencing and native plants before voting on the final plat for the second phase of the subdivision.

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AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

The Oakland Town Commission tabled a discussion and vote on the final plat for the Hull Island subdivision’s second phase at its Oct. 26 meeting. Commissioners had too many questions about the 12.17-acre parcel and its impact on the nearby Oakland Nature Preserve.

The wetland areas to the north of this phase previously were dedicated to the town and are not included in this plat.

The subdivision abuts ONP, and the commission expressed concern about landscaping and the seeds of non-native plants blowing into the preserve. ONP staff and volunteers have spent years removing nonnative plants from the preserve land.

The question was whether the town could request the developer or Homeowners’ Association plant only native plants and install standard and uniform fencing.

The resolution is expected to be discussed again at the Nov. 9 Town Commission meeting.

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The Homecoming court included, from left: Cooper Howard, Ava Abel, Teddy Powers, Grace Marrero, Tanner Kramer, Lilly Kozlow, Santiago Izaguirre, Daniel Case Melo Porto, Isabelle Alomia, Chase Duerksen, Savvy Sotto and Tommy Dixon.

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orizon High School celebrated its first Homecoming last week, culminating with a presentation of the Homecoming court before the football game Friday, Oct. 29. Because Horizon has no seniors this year, the school did not crown a king and queen. Instead, students earned their way onto the ballot by writing an essay expressing why they wanted to represent their classmates on this year’s Homecoming court, as well as submitted a picture showing their school spirit. The student representatives were voted onto court by their respective grade-level peers.

The commission adopted an ordinance that amends its “pay-asyou-go” invoicing process for routine permit process to cut down on duplicative administration work and eliminate the need for charge backs that are invoiced after a certificate of occupancy or completion has been issued. A flat-rate service fee has been established for building permit reviews: single-family production builder home, $800; custom oneoff/old town home, including Oakland Park, $1,500; swimming pool, $1,000; boat dock, $1,200; and miscellaneous, including wall, parking and pool screen, $900.

IN OTHER NEWS The Consent Agenda included an authorization for expenses in the amount of $184,000 in impact fees to be credited to EG3 Development. The company, which is developing The Kiddie Academy on West Colonial Drive, has requested relief on its impact fees in exchange for providing the necessary right-of-way for the construction of Catherine Ross Road, as well as paving and drainage improvements.

Horizon High football coach Dennis Thomas honored football mom Lisa Wargel at the Homecoming game.

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Strike up the bands AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

IF YOU GO

WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE & MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6 WHERE: Downtown Winter Garden and surrounding parks COST: Free DETAILS: The city of Winter Garden is celebrating its founding 118 years ago with a daylong celebration of the community’s historic roots with old-fashioned family fun, including heritage exhibits, activities, games, live music with 19 bands, a health and harvest festival, participatory sporting events and special treats.

MUSIC SCHEDULE LOOP STAGE 427 W. Plant St. 1 to 2 p.m. — Dublin Beat Irish Band (Celtic) 3 to 4 p.m. — Thomas Wynn and Hannah Harber (American rock) 5 to 6 p.m. — Anti Idol (all ’90s rock) 8 to 9:30 p.m. — Selwyn Birchwood (blues) CITY HALL STAGE 300 W. Plant St. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Garden Music School (various music) 6 to 8 p.m. — We Flip Entertainment (breakdancers) LAKEVIEW STAGE 104 S. Lakeview Ave. 2 to 3 p.m. — Tom Jackson Band (country) 4 to 5 p.m. — The Gerry Band (funk, soul and R&B) 6 to 7:15 p.m. — Gamalier Reyes (salsa and Latin) GAZEBO 101 W. Plant St. 1 to 2 p.m. — Porch Dogs (cajun/zydeco) 3 to 4 p.m. — L&G Live (acoustic pop, soft rock, ’90s hits) 5 to 6 p.m. — Molly Holton (acoustic blues) 8 to 9 p.m. — HEADLINER: Paint it Black Quartet (cuttingedge instrumental) MAIN STREET STAGE 1 N. Main St. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Flight Scene (a cappella country, top hits) 2 to 3 p.m. — Cat Ridgeway and the Tourists (rock, soul, folk) 4 to 5 p.m. — Bryce Mauldin (country) 5 to 7 p.m. — We Flip Entertainment (fall-themed variety show) 7 to 8 p.m. — Spazmatics (oldies) 9 to 10 p.m. — Michael Andrew & Swingerhead (swing big band) SAM WILLIAMS LITTLE LEAGUE COMPLEX/ SENIOR FIELD 415 S. Park Ave. 3 to 4 p.m. — School of Rock (variety of youth rock musicians) 5 to 6 p.m. — Hello Sister (pop rock) SOBO PLAZA STAGE 127 S. Boyd St. 6 to 8 p.m. — Morrissey Blvd.

Band (covers) PILARS LOFT 146 W. Plant St. 8 to 11 p.m. — After party with Scott Dickinson Jazz Quartet (contemporary jazz)

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HEALTH & HARVEST FESTIVAL

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Healthy West Orange will host its annual Health & Harvest Festival from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Winter Garden Farmers Market. Guests can enjoy free games, giveaways, fitness classes, cooking lessons and more.

Get a free bike safety check by Winter Garden Wheel Works or get yourself checked out by health care partners offering free screenings.

Learn CPR, get in shape and have fun dancing to music to stay on top of your health. DJ sponsor is Mix on Wheels Entertainment.

There will be lawn games at the market from 10 a.m. to noon.

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“CENTRAL FLORIDA ROAD TRIP: WINTER GARDEN”

Broadcast journalist Buddy Pittman hosts a big-screen video tour of Winter Garden in a short film that will be playing continuously at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St. from noon to 2 p.m.

FALL FESTIVAL & THE ARTS

The Winter Garden Masonic Lodge 165 F&AM, 230 W. Bay St., is holding a fall festival, children’s fair, and arts and crafts event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dozens of local artists will have their artwork and other creations for sale.

Proceeds benefit local charities.

“If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

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he city of Winter Garden will celebrate its 118 years with music, food and much more.

The Winter Garden Heritage & Music Festival is placing a spotlight on the city’s history with a day of old-fashioned fun from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

Presented by the city of Winter Garden, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and other partners, the festival will feature events and activities in all corners of the downtown area.

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation will have an abundance of city history available.

At Heller Hall, in the Winter Garden Heritage History Research and Education Center, 21 E. Plant St., photographs and artifacts from the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation archive and the city of Winter Garden present the history of the people and places that created local history.

“Faces & Places — A Photographic History of Winter Garden,” and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation looping throughout with more images, is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The city and WGHF will have outdoor displays that provide the history on some of Winter Garden’s most important historic buildings from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

At the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 1 N. Main St., the “At the Movies: Winter Garden Silver Screens” exhibit tells the story of the evolution of cinematic fare at Winter Garden’s theaters. This runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., is open for visits and tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local historian Richard Cronin will give presentations on “The First Train to Winter Garden” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Museum guests can run a G-Scale model railroad, tour the museum library and enjoy a 51st anniversary slide show of the Central Florida Railway Historical Society.

The Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s Winter Garden Heritage Trees Walking Tour was created in the historic district and is a guided walk of two miles and 56 trees starting at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum at 8:30 a.m. and ending at City Hall at 10:30 a.m. Labels have been placed on many of the trees with a QR code that allows you to access information about the tree as well as historic information about Winter Garden and its people.

For information, call Jim Crescitelli with the WGHF, (407) 656-3244.

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Selwyn Birchwood is one of five headliners in Saturday’s musical lineup.

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The Winter Garden Police Athletic League is hosting its Donut Dash Saturday.

FAMILY FUN

A plethora of family-friendly activities will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. at the Sam Williams Little League Complex and Veterans Memorial Park. Adults and children can play baseball, softball, field games and children’s activities, and there will be live music and food.

DONUT DASH 5K

Here’s one way to eat all the doughnuts you want: Participate in this year’s Donut Dash 5K, hosted by the Winter Garden Police Athletic League.

The 8 a.m. dash starts and finishes at Lake Apopka and includes music, a kids fun run, T-shirts, medals, a prize for best doughnut costume and, of course, lots of Krispy Kreme Donuts.

Every doughnut eaten in one of the three “donut zones” will take 30 seconds off the final run time. Anyone who eats a dozen or more donuts will receive an additional bonus of 1 minute per doughnut (over 12) taken off their final run time.

Each adult entry comes with one free child’s entry into the kids mini donut fun run (additional children can take part also at no additional cost).

The half-mile run is for ages 5 to 12 and includes a doughnut.

For information or to register, call (407) 656-3636, Ext. 5416, or visit Bit. ly/3CzSJOB. The WGPAL provides a free eight-week summer camp for 140 underprivileged and at-risk children and hosts the Holiday Gifts for Kids program, which gives Christmas presents to about 400 local in-need children.

THE HEADLINERS

Musical acts will perform music from a variety of genres. The headliners are Hello Sister, Paint it Black Quartet, Spazmatics, Michael Andrew & Swingerhead, and Selwyn Birchwood.

Hello Sister is a pop rock band with three sisters, 15-year-old Grace, 14-year-old Gabriella and 13-yearold Scarlett Mason. They have many original songs and draw musical inspiration from a diverse group of artists, including Avril Lavigne, Prince, Keith Urban and U2. They performed on “America’s Got Talent.”

Paint it Black Quartet with Shannon Caine performs cutting-edge rock music. The players are classically trained with an extensive resume of work with celebrity artists. Musical influences include Coldplay, 2Cellos, Elton John, Queen, Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran and Hans Zimmer.

The Spazmatics offer the ultimate tribute in 1980s tunes while wearing stylish bowties, plaid pants, taped glasses, pocket protectors and short shorts — an homage to the film “Revenge of the Nerds.”

For two years, Michael Andrew was the headline singer and bandleader at the famous Rainbow Room in New York City. He was the band leader and singer at Merv Griffin’s “Coconut Club” in The Beverly Hilton in California. A frequent symphonic pops guest artist, he has appeared with symphonic orchestras nationwide. In 2012, he starred in the premiere of the new musical “The Nutty Professor.”

Selwyn Birchwood released his third album, “Living in a Burning House,” this year. He is a rising guitar and lap steel player who calls his original music “electric swamp funkin’ blues.”

PARKING Parking is available at multiple locations 848 E. Plant St., at the corner of Ninth and Plant streets; shuttle service provided 160 S. Boyd St., parking garage 104 S. Lakeview Ave., downtown pavilion, for golf carts only at the conclusion of the farmers market 114 E. Plant St., public parking lot at the corner of South Dillard Street and Plant.

415 S. Park Ave., Sam Williams Little League Complex 420 S. Park Ave., Veterans Memorial Park Street parking where available, except Plant Street, which will be blocked off

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In this case, bigger will, indeed, be better

MICHAEL ENG EDITOR AND PUBLISHER

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hen you’re the dad of a 13-year-old boy, you learn — or, at least, try to learn — to

adapt.

You discover the phrase, “It seemed like just yesterday,” can be taken quite literally. In an instant, your Little Buddy — the one you used to cuddle, whose boo-boos you used to kiss — is nearly as tall as his mom.

And when you take him shopping for new shoes, suddenly, his feet are too big for the boys section. Now, he’s looking for kicks in the men’s section. And truth be told — we had waited too long. Our poor son’s toes were scrunched all the way to the edge of his old shoes.

Like most, I’m not a fan of change.

Our son’s beeline toward adulthood is coming too fast, too furious for my liking. But I also know I can’t keep him in his boys shoes forever. His toes need to stretch out, find their footing, discover their path.

And indeed, this newspaper you hold is like my son’s feet.

Although much of our recent innovation and growth has been in digital (we added a new staff writer specifically for social media and breaking news on OrangeObserver. com, as well as launched our West Orange On the Go podcast), today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our new, bigger (broadsheet!) print edition. While some newspapers across the country are shrinking — either by personnel, circulation, publication frequency or all-ofthe-above — we are doing quite the opposite.

And quite frankly, it’s long overdue. As our communities have exploded (I’m looking at you, Horizon West), it has become increasingly more difficult to scrunch everything into our pages each week.

Now, with more space on each page, we can stretch out our toes. For our journalists, the change gives us more room for longer stories, more and larger photos, and bolder, more innovative design. Our advertising partners enjoy bigger presence and more room in which to tell their stories.

And you, our beloved reader, get more of what you’ve come to expect from us: original, researched and trustworthy hyperlocal coverage all focused on you, your neighbors and your neighborhood.

This first edition of our new broadsheet size is the product of months of behind-the-scenes work, and we hope you enjoy the end result.

In the months to come, we will continue to roll out several additions to our newspapers. We have several exciting new features to implement, and we cannot wait to share those with you, too.

As we steamroll to the end of 2021 (which, let’s be honest, felt so much like an extension of 2020 that we should have called it 2020-too), I want to thank each and every one of you for putting your trust into the Observer. Like you, we have seen plenty of terrible examples of irresponsible, biased and inaccurate reporting in the last few years, and we know that can and does have a residual effect. However, we remain dedicated to doing our jobs with honor, integrity and accuracy, so we can fulfill our mission: to inspire our communities with extraordinary local content and to help our partners prosper.

As always, feel free to connect with me at any time: meng@ orangeobserver.com.

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Windermere’s five boathouses will not be part of the next Town Council meeting agenda — but not because issues surrounding the 100-yearold structures have been resolved.

After more than an hour of discussion during an Oct. 25 workshop, council members were unable to support a new 20-year lease agreement.

The contract, introduced during the Oct. 12 Town Council meeting, would cover all current boathouse occupants and place rental values on the boat slips in each unit. According to the terms, the first three slips, located in boathouses 1 through 3, each would lease for $150 per month. Four smaller slips, in boathouses 4 and 5, each would lease for $125 per month. Occupants would be responsible for insurance on the historic structures, but maintenance responsibilities would be shared with the town.

One of the more difficult issues in the ongoing debate is compensation.

The town and current boathouse occupants lack documentation of ownership, but the town owns the land on which the structures sit.

Each occupant has spent decades maintaining their respective boathouses, and compensation is intended as a goodwill gesture for turning over ownership to the town.

However, disagreements persist over how compensation would be paid.

“If a current lessee decides not to move forward, they would get a cash buy-out of X dollars,” Council Member Bill Martini said. “If they

decided to move forward, that same amount would be divided out, resulting in a proportionately lower lease rate.”

“Only if it’s a discount,” Council Member Andy Williams said of the compensation proposal. “That way, we’re not coming out of pocket.”

“I don’t know how the taxpayers are going to accept that,” Council Member Chris Sapp said. “Whether it’s a discount or money paid, it’s still paid by the town.”

The Town Council also was unable to agree on a process for reallocating boathouses when a lease is not renewed. Council Member Tony Davit expressed his concern over any contract that would not include new lessees.

“We’re delaying the inevitable discussion, 20 years from now, that we’ve been having for the last 30 years,” he said.

Council Member Mandy David agreed.

“If this is a lease for new lessees … and works for current tenants, that’s fine with me,” she said. “We need to settle this and just move forward from here.”

“As we sit here tonight, I don’t think we have the support to bring (the lease agreement) back to the next meeting,” Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien said. “Our objective is to deal with all these matters so future Town Councils won’t have to.”

Council members were able to agree on the need for more public input in the matter of reallocation — and for additional talks with current boathouse occupants in the matter of compensation. Another workshop has been scheduled for Monday, Nov. 29, at Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. Current boathouse leases will remain on a month-to-month basis until the matter is resolved.

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Pumpkins lining the route were decorated with carvings of superheroes, cartoon characters, insects, animals and more, and one section of jack-o’-lanterns was decorated by children in the community.

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Edison Mason, 4, and his siblings dressed in their Halloween pajamas to enjoy the Pumpkin Glow.

Benjamin Mawatari, 3, found the pumpkin he decorated.

TOWN OF OAKLAND NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF OAKLAND NOTICE OF CHANGE OF USE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION PUBLIC HEARING

THIS WILL BE A HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING

THIS WILL BE A HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING

The Oakland Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to change the Town’s Future Land Use Plan Map Designation of its Comprehensive Plan of the following property generally located in the southeast quadrant of West Oakland Avenue and Catherine Ross Road, containing approximately 17.2 acres.

The Town of Oakland will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning certain property generally located just west of the Florida Turnpike on the north side of State Road 50/West Colonial Drive and South 4th Street, containing approximately 22.47 acres.

ORDINANCE 2021-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE TOWN’S FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM “COMMERCIAL” (TOWN OF OAKLAND) AND “LOW DENSITY” (ORANGE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) TO “LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” IN THE TOWN OF OAKLAND’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY NEW HORIZON INVESTMENTS, LLC BEARING PROPERTY TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (ADDRESS) 21-22-27-0000-00-017 (15738 STATE ROAD 438) AND 21-22-27-0000-00021 (15732 STATE ROAD 438), WITH AN APPROXIMATE SIZE OF 17.2 ACRES; MAKING FINDINGS, AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FROM PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH A REVISED MASTER PLAN, IN THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FOR A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 22.47 ACRES IN SIZE, LOCATED AT 17211 WEST COLONIAL DRIVE IN OAKLAND, FLORIDA, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROAD 50/WEST COLONIAL DR. JUST WEST OF THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE; MAKING FINDINGS, AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Location Map: A public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to be held at the request of the property owner/ developer at the following time, date, and place:

A public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to be held at the request of the property owner/developer at the following time, date, and place:

Location Map:

DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 WHERE: Town Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington Street, Oakland, FL WHEN: 6:30 P.M. or VIRTUALLY: See Join Zoom Meeting Instructions below

DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 WHERE: Town Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington Street, Oakland, FL

All hearings are open to the public however attendance inside the Oakland Meeting Hall may be limited to accommodate social distancing. Any interested party is invited to offer comments about this request at the public hearing or in advance by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, in writing to the Town of Oakland, PO Box 98, Oakland FL 34760, or by e-mail to ehui@oaklandfl.gov. A copy of the request can be inspected at the Town Hall. Any party appealing a land use decision made at a public hearing must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the evidence and testimony that is the basis of the appeal.

All hearings are open to the public however attendance inside the Oakland Meeting Hall may be limited to accommodate social distancing. Any interested party is invited to offer comments about this request at the public hearing or in advance by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, in writing to the Town of Oakland, PO Box 98, Oakland FL 34760, or by e-mail to ehui@oaklandfl.gov. A copy of the request can be inspected at the Town Hall. Any party appealing a land use decision made at a public hearing must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the evidence and testimony that is the basis of the appeal.

The time and/or location of public hearings are subject to change. Changes are announced at the initial scheduled hearing. Notice of any changes will not be published or mailed.

The time and/or location of public hearings are subject to change. Changes are announced at the initial scheduled hearing. Notice of any changes will not be published or mailed.

Any person needing special accommodations to attend a public hearing must contact Elise Hui, Town Clerk, at 407-656-1117 x 2110, at least 24 hours before the meeting.

Any person needing special accommodations to attend a public hearing must contact Elise Hui, Town Clerk, at 407-656-1117 x 2110, at least 24 hours before the meeting.

This meeting will be held as an in-person meeting and attendees may also attend virtually through the Zoom Platform. Instructions below will allow you to join the meeting virtually:

This meeting will be held as an in-person meeting and attendees may also attend virtually through the Zoom Platform. Instructions below will allow you to join the meeting virtually:

Topic: November 16th Planning and Zoning Meeting

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Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien led the parade.

indermere Parks & Recreation hosted the 2021 Halloween Parade and Hayride on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 30.

Participants were dressed to impress as the parade, led

by Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien, proceeded along Main Street, around Town Square, and ended at City Hall. Guests could grab a juice box and snack before boarding a tractor-pulled hayride. Guests then enjoyed the festive finale: trick-ortreating at participating downtown businesses.

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THE FREE COMMUNITY EVENT WILL INCLUDE A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES. • Live music with 19 bands of various genres

downtown plus at the Centennial Plaza Gazebo, as well as at Sam Williams Little League Complex (11:00 am - 10:00 pm).

Headliners will include Selwyn Birchwood, Michael Andrew & Swingerhead, Thomas Wynn and Hannah Barber, Hello Sister, and many more top talents.

• Strolling street performers from jugglers, musicians, to acrobats (2:00 - 9:00 pm) • Field games of baseball, softball, football, pickle ball, volleyball, and soccer for children and families at Sam Williams Little League Complex and Veterans Memorial Park (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) • A hay maze at City Hall plus fall festivities and decorations • Heritage exhibits at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum and Education Center (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) • G-scale model railroad, special presentations and tours, 51st anniversary slide show, and more at the Central Florida Railroad Museum (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

This event is brought to you by the City of Winter Garden and the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

• Two-mile walking Heritage Trees Tour through downtown (8:30 am at Winter Garden Heritage Museum)

For a music and activities schedule and additional information, visit www.downtownwg.com.

• Video tour of Winter Garden to learn its history at the Garden Theatre (continuous loop from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm) • Health & Harvest Festival hosted by Healthy West Orange at the Winter Garden Farmers Market (8:00 am - 1:00 pm) • Winter Garden Masonic Lodge Fall Festival and the Arts (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) • Fall-themed Farmers Market with a Kidz Zone, games on the lawn, and more (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)

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The City of Winter Garden is celebrating its founding 118 years ago with a community-wide Winter Garden Fall Heritage & Music Festival on Saturday, November 6, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

• 5K Donut Dash run/walk presented by the Winter Garden Police Athletic League (8:00 am/pre-registration and fee required)

The following event sponsors helped to make this event possible: · Observer Media Group · Orlando Health · Crooked Can Brewing Company · Healthy West Orange

· Siemens · Toole’s Ace Hardware · Advent Health · Byrd Accounting

· Cappleman Inc. Commercial Rental · Empire Finish Systems LLC · Oak Avenue Real Estate · Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar

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BAPTIST

First Baptist Church Pastor Tim Grosshans 125 E. Plant St, Winter Garden (407) 656-2352 Sundays: 8:30 AM Traditional 9:45 AM Bible Study 11 AM Contemporary Wednesdays: 6 PM Awana 2nd Campus: First Baptists Church @ Horizon West 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Sundays: 9:45 AM All Ages www.FBCWG.org

The home at 11217 Bridge House Road, Windermere, sold Oct. 25, for $3.1 million. This Mediterranean-style estate features 99 feet of views of Lake Butler.

Ocoee Church of God Pastor Thomas Odom 1105 N. Lakewood Ave.,Ocoee (407) 656-8011

Reserve at Lake Butler Sound estate sells for $3.1 million

EPISCOPAL

Church of the Messiah 241 N. Main St., Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11 AM, 7 PM www.ChurchoftheMessiah.com

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home in the Reserve at Lake Butler Sound

METHODIST

Starke Lake Baptist Church Pastor Jeff Pritchard PO Box 520 611 W Ave., Ocoee (407) 656-2351 www.StarkeLakeBaptist.org Victory Baptist Church & Christian Academy 1601 A.D. Mims Rd,Ocoee (407) 656-3097 Sunday: 11 AM & 6 PM Wednesday: 7 PM www.VBCOCOEE.com

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CHURCH OF GOD

First United Methodist Church 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden (407) 656-1135 Services: 9 AM Contemporary 11:15 AM Traditional Viewable on YouTube

community in Windermere topped all West Orangearea residential real-estate transactions from Oct. 23 to 29.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Purpose Church Orlando 13640 W Colonial Dr. Ste 110, Winter Garden (407) 654-9661 Sunday Service: 10:05 AM Sunday Brazilian Service: 7 PM Saturday Service: 6 PM www.purposechurchorlando.org

The home at 11217 Bridge House Road, Windermere, sold Oct. 25, for $3.1 million.

Built in 2004, it has seven bedrooms, eight baths and 6,363 square feet of living area. Days on market: 199.

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The home at 3721 Pompano Court, Gotha, sold Oct. 28, for $417,000.

Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,896 square feet. Days on market: 12.

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CARING TABLE

4th Monday of the month at Elks Lodge from 5-7pm

The home at 15843 Turkey Island Circle, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 26, for $1,715,000. Built in 2017, it has six bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 5,557 square feet. Days on market: 32.

INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

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Here is a brief Snapshot of what that looked like.

Personal Hygiene Items: 139,300 Total Weekly Visits: 13,630 Clothing Items Distributed: 50,600 New First Time Guests: 639 Protective Masks: 53,900 Hand Sanitizers: 9,930 Plus, we provided weekly Nursing/Medical Care: 1,300 laundry service, showers, assistance with food stamps, Prepared Foods: 54,400 Nonperishable Foods:169,000 lbs. Florida ID's, COVID Testing,

LAKEVIEW POINTE

The townhouse at 7362 Duxbury Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 29, for $379,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,312 square feet. Days on market: Three.

OASIS COVE II

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The condo at 14323 Oasis Cove Blvd.

No. 1901, sold Oct. 27, for $340,000.

Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,840 square feet. Days on market: Two.

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The home at 8919 Lakeshore Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $525,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,581 square feet. Days on market: Eight.

In 2020, Matthew's Hope experienced a 300% increase in the number of weekly visits with those finding themselves homeless in our community.

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The townhouse at 14464 Pleach St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $345,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,639 square feet. Days on market: Four.

ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 4946 Palmetto Park Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $725,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 4,052 square feet. Days on market: Three.

The home at 5549 Myrtle Pine Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 29, for $545,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,673 square feet. Days on market: Five.

OVERLOOK 2 AT HAMLIN

The home at 15253 Shonan Gold Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 29, for $425,000. Built in 2017, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,858 square feet. Days on market: 10.

STOREY GROVE

The townhouse at 11006 Suspense Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 29, for $367,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,717 square feet. Days on market: Six. SUMMERPORT

The home at 14243 Sonco Ave., Windermere, sold Oct. 25, for $440,000.

Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,578 square feet. Days on market: 22.

WATERLEIGH

The home at 8917 Sonoma Coast Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 26, for $690,000. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,327 square feet. Days on market: Two. The home at 8911 Sonoma Coast Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $705,000. Built in 2020, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,224 square feet. Days on market: Two. The home at 16669 Oakboro St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $642,000. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,327 square feet. Days on market: Four.

The home at 8923 Sonoma Coast Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 27, for $633,126. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,924 square feet.

The home at 16677 Oakboro St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 26, for $630,000. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,924 square feet.

The home at 16693 Oakboro St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $615,000. Built in 2021, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 2,866 square feet. Days on market: Three.

The home at 8929 Sonoma Coast Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 29, for $557,086. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,113 square feet.

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The home at 417 Vandergrift Drive, Ocoee, sold Oct. 27, for $450,000. It was the largest transaction in Ocoee from Oct. 23 to 29.

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SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 69 High Sale Price: $3.1 million Low Sale Price: $195,000

The home at 8935 Sonoma Coast Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 27, for $544,711. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,028 square feet.

The home at 16701 Oakboro St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 27, for $525,000. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,113 square feet.

The home at 9041 Somoma Coast Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $490,495. Built in 2021, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,216 square feet.

OBSERVER

The home at 5951 Blakeford Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 29, for $1,115,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,950 square feet. Days on market: 23.

MANORS AT BUTLER BAY

The home at 2669 Stanton Hall Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 26, for $651,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,332 square feet. Days on market: Four.

RESERVE AT BELMERE

The home at 1619 Glenwick Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 25, for $820,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,057 square feet. Days on market: 12.

SAWYER SHORES

WINDERMERE LANDINGS

TILDENS GROVE

WINDWARD CAY

The home at 14043 Zephermoor Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $609,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,174 square feet. Days on market: Six.

OAKLAND

OAKLAND TRAILS

The home at 1781 White Feather Loop, Oakland, sold Oct. 28, for $415,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,892 square feet. Days on market: Six.

OCOEE

A.M. CLARK SUBDIVISION

The home at 339 N. Bluford Ave., Ocoee, sold Oct. 27, for $330,000.

Built in 1930, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,390 square feet. Days on market: Five.

LAKE SHORE GARDENS

The home at 417 Vandergrift Drive, Ocoee, sold Oct. 27, for $450,000.

Built in 1973, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,365 square feet. Days on market: 51.

WESTCHESTER

The home at 1874 Rushden Drive, Ocoee, sold Oct. 28, for $418,000.

Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,654 square feet.

Days on market: 20.

WINDERMERE

BELLA VITA ESTATES

The home at 2083 Bellamere Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 28, for $2,359,156. To be built in 2022, it has five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 5,813 square feet.

BELLARIA

The home at 13310 Bellaria Circle, Windermere, sold Oct. 26, for $1.67 million. Built in 2014, it has six bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths and 5,712 square feet. Days on market: 11.

BUTLER RIDGE

The home at 12825 Jacob Grace Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 27, for $870,500. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,537 square feet. Days on market: Three.

WESTOVER RESERVE

The home at 9167 Royal Gate Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 26, for $820,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 4,747 square feet. Days on market: Eight.

The home at 2027 Westover Reserve Blvd., Windermere, sold Oct. 28, for $736,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,289 square feet. Days on market: Six.

WINTER GARDEN

ALEXANDER RIDGE

The home at 2040 Solar Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $550,000. Built in 2015, it has six bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,458 square feet. Days on market: Three.

The home at 2210 Romanum Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $445,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,957 square feet. Days on market: Nine.

BELLE MEADE

The home at 15445 Belle Meade Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $750,000. Built in 2006, it has six bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 4,100 square feet. Days on market: 11.

HERITAGE AT PLANT STREET

The home at 709 Orange Belt Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $680,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,560 square feet of living area. Days on market: Two.

Saturday, November 13, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm The City of Winter Garden will host a free document shredding event for its residents to commemorate America Recycles Day. Crown Information Management will provide safe and secure document shredding. You can watch your documents get shredded, plus all shredded material will be recycled!

MCALLISTER LANDING

The home at 698 Caterpillar Run, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 28, for $552,370. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,958 square feet.

WESTFIELD LAKES

When: Saturday, November 13, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or until the truck gets full Location: 848 E. Plant Street (across from the Library)

*Please bring proof of residency with you.

The home at 12107 Windstone St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 26, for $540,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,879 square feet of living area. Days on market: Six.

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The home at 5109 Autumn Ridge Lane, Windermere, sold Oct. 29, for $615,000. Built in 1989, it has four

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KEENE’S POINTE

The home at 6632 Sawyer Shores Lane, Windermere, sold Oct. 29, for $1 million. Built in 2009, it has five bedrooms, four baths, two halfbaths and 4,644 square feet. Days on market: Six.

The townhouse at 6299 Golden Dewdrop Trail, Windermere, sold Oct. 26, for $414,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,139 square feet. Days on market: Seven.

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bedrooms, three baths and 2,537 square feet. Days on market: 15.

The home at 5404 Golden Apple Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 25, for $522,904. Built in 2021, it has six bedrooms, three baths, two halfbaths and 3,667 square feet.

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Not surprisingly, the Fashion Club was the best dressed group at Truck or Treat.

Members of the Windermere Drama Club enjoyed meeting all the costumed kids at this year’s Truck or Treat.

Wolverines treat kids to nigh G

hosts, goblins, superheroes and even Halo’s Master Chief himself invaded Windermere High School Wednesday, Oct. 27, for the school’s annual Truck or Treat event. The school’s clubs hosted a variety of booths with games and, of course, candy for visiting costumed kids. The event was hosted by the Windermere High PTSO. — MICHAEL ENG

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TOWN OF OAKLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF 3.067 ACRES THIS WILL BE A HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING

TOWN OF OAKLAND NOTICE OF CHANGE OF USE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Oakland will hold a public hearing and proposes to adopt an ordinance to annex property located in the southeast quadrant of West Oakland Avenue and Catherine Ross Road, Oakland, Florida, containing approximately 3.067 acres, as follows:

THIS WILL BE A HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING The Town of Oakland will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning certain property generally located in the southeast quadrant of West Oakland Avenue and Catherine Ross Road, containing approximately 19.2 acres.

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FROM AG, AGRICULTURE, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH A MASTER PLAN, IN THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY NEW HORIZON INVESTMENTS, LLC BEARING PROPERTY TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (ADDRESS) 21-22-27-0000-00-016 (15752 E OAKLAND AVE), AND 21-22-27-0000-00-021 (15732 STATE ROAD 438), AND AMENDING THE TOWN’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP DESIGNATION TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTY FROM A-1 (ORANGE COUNTY) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH A MASTER PLAN, IN THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY NEW HORIZON INVESTMENTS, LLC BEARING PROPERTY TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ADDRESS) 21-22-27-0000-00-017 (15738 STATE ROAD 438), WITH A COMBINED APPROXIMATE SIZE OF 19.2 ACRES IN SIZE, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF WEST OAKLAND AVENUE AND CATHERINE ROSS ROAD; MAKING FINDINGS, AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE 2021-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA, ANNEXING BY VOLUNTARY PETITION CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY NEW HORIZON INVESTMENTS, LLC BEARING PROPERTY TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ADDRESS) 2122-27-0000-00-017 (15738 STATE ROAD 438), AND LOCATED CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF OAKLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND OTHER CONTROLLING LAW; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND TO INCLUDE SAID PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; DIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TO RECORD THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ORANGE COUNTY AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND A MAP; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR NON-CODIFICATION AND THE TAKING OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. General Site Description: Approximately 3.067 acres, generally located on the south side of West Oakland Avenue and the east side of Catherine Ross Road, addressed as 15738 State Road 438.

A public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to be held at the request of the property owner/developer at the following time, date, and place:

A public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to be held at the request of the property owner/developer at the following time, date, and place:

DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 WHERE: Town Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington St., Oakland, FL WHEN: 6:30 P.M. or VIRTUALLY: See Join Zoom Meeting Instructions below

DATE: Tuesday, , November 16, 2021 WHERE: Town Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington Street, Oakland, FL WHEN: 6:30 P.M. or VIRTUALLY: See Join Zoom Meeting Instructions below All hearings are open to the public however attendance inside the Oakland Meeting Hall may be limited to accommodate social distancing. Any interested party is invited to offer comments about this request at the public hearing or in advance by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, in writing to the Town of Oakland, PO Box 98, Oakland FL 34760, or by e-mail to ehui@oaklandfl.gov. A copy of the request can be inspected at the Town Hall. Any party appealing a land use decision made at a public hearing must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the evidence and testimony that is the basis of the appeal.

The time and/or location of public hearings are subject to change. Changes are announced at the initial scheduled hearing. Notice of any changes will not be published or mailed.

Any person needing special accommodations to attend a public hearing must contact Elise Hui, Town Clerk, at 407-656-1117 x 2110, at least 24 hours before the meeting.

This meeting will be held as an in-person meeting and attendees may also attend virtually through the Zoom Platform. Instructions below will allow you to join the meeting virtually: Topic: : November 16th Planning and Zoning Meeting

All hearings are open to the public however attendance inside the Oakland Meeting Hall may be limited to accommodate social distancing. Any interested party is invited to offer comments about this request at the public hearing or in advance by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, in writing to the Town of Oakland, PO Box 98, Oakland FL 34760, or by e-mail to ehui@oaklandfl.gov. A copy of the request can be inspected at the Town Hall. Any party appealing a land use decision made at a public hearing must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the evidence and testimony that is the basis of the appeal.

The time and/or location of public hearings are subject to change. Changes are announced at the initial scheduled hearing. Notice of any changes will not be published or mailed.

Any person needing special accommodations to attend a public hearing must contact Elise Hui, Town Clerk, at 407-656-1117 x 2110, at least 24 hours before the meeting.

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Crossroads Impact Church hosts Family Fall Fest C

rossroads Impact Church hosted its Family Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 30, at Quest Church. The community came together for games, food and the beautiful fall weather. Among the familyfriendly activities were a dunk tank, chili cook-off, photo booth and a host of games — including the occasional basketball game at the nearby court.

— JIM CARCHIDI

Luciana Ramirez made a convincing Batgirl.

Ally Lange made ann angelic presence while her brother, Hank, dressed as a knight.

The dunk tank wasn’t as much fun for the one in the tank.

Cole Morrison dressed as Spider-Man, while Alvaro Guerra chose a monkey suit.

Angelia Haddix took a break from buzzing around the festival.

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Lately there has been much discussion about the historic boathouses located on Pine Street.

We have discovered that there is a lot of misinformation floating around and we would like to clear some of that up with a short history.

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The boathouses were built around 1915 by Cal Palmer and other founding members of our community.

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In the 1960’s, as the founding fathers began to age out, they began to sell their boathouses to other residents. Quit-claim deeds were the usual vehicle of recording the sale.

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In 1982 a small group of residents, led by a Town Council member began a campaign to have the boathouses destroyed. That eventually led to a compromise and a lease being

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That lease expired in 2001, the same year the structures were placed on the Windermere Historic Record. After much negotiation a new lease was created which states explicitly that the structures are owned by the boathouse owners but that they would lease access to them. The town can control access because they have the riparian rights on the land leading to the boathouses. The structures themselves, however, sit on state property. This lease was for ten years with a renewal option of ten years.

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In 2013 the town attempted to take the boathouse away from the owners by claiming the renewals had not been activated. Their open intent was to tear the boathouses down. They were proven wrong, which brings us to today.

Over the years, 40 different families have owned the boathouses. 3 out of the 5 boathouses have exchanged hands in the past 4 years. This has always been to the benefit of Windermere residents. We think attempts of Town Council to take over control of the boathouses is not fair. The way they have been managed since 1960 is fair. The Town Council way takes our town in a political direction that should be very uncomfortable for most residents.

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OCPS PULLS BOOK FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY SHELVES Following an incident at the Oct. 26 Orange County School Board meeting, OCPS has removed a book from libraries at three high schools.

During public comment at the meeting, Jacob Engels read from the book “Gender Queer: A Memoir.” The book, which was found in a high school library, is a graphic novel that contains detailed and graphic depictions of sex acts.

After Engels began reading from the book, Jacobs interrupted and eventually asked police to remove him from the chambers.

Following the meeting, OCPS took action.

“Four copies of the book ‘Gender Queer’ were in three of our 22 high schools,” OCPS Director of Media Relations Shari Bobinski said. “The School Board was unaware this book was available in school media centers. At this time, the book is not on library shelves and is under review.”

According to Renée Burke, OCPS Media Promotions manager for Teaching and Learning, individual schools make decisions regarding which books are selected for their libraries.

“Schools currently have sole discretion for collection development, or the ongoing selection and purchasing of library media materials using their state library media materials fund,” Burke said. “Professionally trained personnel, including but not limited to, media specialists, principals, teachers and program specialists, are involved in the selection of library media materials.”

The School Board policy that guides selection of library materials states selections “shall be in accordance with Section 1006.34, Florida Statutes.”

That statute states, “Any instructional material containing pornography or otherwise prohibited by s. 847.012 may not be used or made available within any public school.”

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK

AMBER BROWN, THE FIRST ACADEMY Amber Brown teaches fifth grade at The First Academy as a language arts and Bible teacher and has been there for five years. She has traveled all over the world with her family from a young age — thanks to her father’s position as a pastor. She went on two or three mission trips each summer, which taught her the value of service to community.

What brought you to your school?

I attended The First Academy from fifth to 12th grade and graduated in 1999. It was a lifechanging experience for me, and I attribute many of my qualities as a student, teacher, mother and friend to the discipleship I experienced at TFA. I wanted to teach at TFA so my own children could experience what I did. The teachers, faculty, Godly academic focus and love of God’s Word is woven into everything that TFA does. I came to TFA to be a fifth-grade teacher in 2016, when I was pregnant with my first son, Luke. I now have two sons, and I hope that they will both attend TFA through 12th grade.

What do you love most about your school?

The leadership. Our head of school, principals and assistant principals are servant leaders and support the teachers in every way. Their Godly example trickles down to every aspect of our school culture. I work in Lower School as a language arts/Bible teacher for Jennifer Jackson and Ardis Meloon, and they are prayer warriors, encouragers and lead by serving others constantly. (Head of School Dr. Steve D. Whitaker) leads with integrity and encourages teachers through daily devotions, visits to our classrooms, personal emails and home letters of gratitude for our service. Dr. Whitaker and his wife send personal birthday cards, flowers and other kind gestures

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What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Praying over students and seeing them gain confidence in their academic and spiritual lives.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love to spend time with my family and host meals at our home. My husband, Peter, is a former chef, so he cooks, and I prepare the table.

Meal time is special for my parents and Pete’s parents, so we invite them over for meals, and it is always memorable. God’s greatest blessing to me is quality time with Peter and my two boys, Luke and Wyatt. I also cherish time with my parents, brother and his wife, all of my grandparents, and Pete’s family!

Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school? Why? At TFA, my favorite teacher was Marilyn Jeffcoat. She taught Bible and had us do role-plays to show examples and non-examples of character choices. Her focus was never solely on academic progress but character development. She smiled and laughed often, made learning fun, and encouraged us to think about our walk with Christ in a personal way, daily. As a middleschooler, I always felt that she helped me have confidence in who I was in Christ. She always said I would be a great teacher one day, so I am happy to now teach using some of her best methods.

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

Why? I always wanted to be a teacher and eventually some type of principal or dean. The leaders, teachers and Godly principals and teachers in my childhood helped shape me into who I am today. I want to do the same for children and families as a personal ministry.

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‘Once a King in Narnia, always a King in Narnia’ Foundation Academy will present ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ this weekend.

JIM CARCHIDI ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Foundation Academy’s theater arts program is making a big impression with a classic children’s fantasy as “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” opens Friday, Nov. 5.

“We’ve never done this large of a production in the fall,” said Foundation Academy choir and drama teacher Laurlyn Smith, whose background is mostly in musical theater. “There are some musical elements to it, but nobody’s going to be breaking out in song for this one.”

The story begins in England, during World War II, and follows four siblings as they are evacuated to a countryside estate. A magical wardrobe brings them into the land of Narnia, where they help its

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rightful king, a lion named Aslan, win back his throne from the White Witch. Narnia’s enchanted environments, described in C.S. Lewis’ novel and portrayed in the 2005 film, have been a challenge and an inspiration for Smith and her students.

The production will take place on a proscenium stage in Foundation Academy’s Tilden Campus Gymnasium. The area is large enough to accommodate the conceptual design, which hints at sweeping scenic elements and grand interiors.

“It’s very imaginative,” Smith said. “We have some large set pieces that will roll onto the stage. … The actors will have the opportunity to set the scenes with their actions and how they respond to everything around them.”

The audience will also experience immersive aspects as characters and scenery will move into their environment. “We’re not just going to be on stage,” she said.

The entire production is an exercise in teamwork. Cast members are helping out behind the curtain, and drama students are painting sets and making props. One of Smith’s favorite stage effects is a giant puppet of Aslan.

“It’s very abstract,” she said. “It’s so big it has to be worked by three people.”

But her favorite part of directing the play is watching the cast — many of whom had not read the book or seen the film — as they

Amber Wilkins, left, vice president of Foundation Academy’s Fine Arts League, and Foundation choir and drama teacher Laurlyn Smith lift the head of the Aslan puppet, created by Wilkins, for the show.

realize how it parallels their faith.

“Something that’s been really amazing about this show is how the storyline and the gospel line up — the message, the themes of sacrifice and forgiveness,” she said.

“It’s been amazing to watch the students discover that. We talked a little about it at the beginning, but I wanted them to find it for themselves.”

Masks are optional for cast and audience members, but some precautions are observed for safety’s sake.

“We try to be conscious of staying distant when we can — just trying to be safe and make sure nobody gets quarantined before the show,” Smith said.

Foundation Academy’s spring production will be a musical and has yet to be announced. Auditions are set for December, and rehearsals will begin in January 2022.

Smith is excited to use the lessons of directing “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to produce larger shows and grow the theater

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“Bigger isn’t always better,” she said. “We want to slip in some smaller, fun things for the students.

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THESE OLD TIMES

FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION THROWBACK THURSDAY NOV. 1, 1979 Remember the thrill of seeing your name in the phone book for the first time as an adult? It somehow made you feel legitimate. And it practically was the only way to find the phone number of the person you wanted to call.

In the Nov. 1, 1979, issue of The Winter Garden Times, Florida Telephone (United Telephone System) advertised the deadline for submitting additions or changes in the next edition of the phone book, for residential and business accounts, and its yellow pages.

85 years ago

There was a large crowd of children and adults at the Halloween party given by the Windermere Women’s Club. Prizes for costumes were won by Bobby Turner, Grace Tyner, Jerry Vihlen, Mary Ann Seidner, Bobby Lee Jones, Phyllis Madsen, Agnes Price and William Bronson.

80 years ago

Mr. and Mrs. Tell Minor entertained at dinner Sunday for the 15th birthday of their son, Miles.

Mrs. Ed Sessions entertained members of the Emily Webb Circle of the Methodist church in her home.

Mrs. J.C. Sayer entertained Monday honoring her son, David, on his fourth birthday. Invited were Bob and Britt Rogers; Austin Peele; Johnnie Rogers; Tommy Britt; Sam, Ben and Bill Carpenter; Jimmie McCord; Billy Britt; Jim Aitken; Billy Bob Davis; and Fritz and Gus Harter.

FROM THE ARCHIVES To mark Saturday’s Winter Garden Heritage & Music Festival, here’s one of the oldest images preserved in the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation archive. It shows Plant Street around 1905, when wooden buildings fronted a dirt road.

The view is looking east along Plant Street; the two-story Dillard & Boyd store standing at the southwest corner of the intersection with Main Street was replaced with a brick structure — today’s Bond Building — after a 1912 fire leveled the business center. To the right of the store are structures that house various businesses today.

The city of Winter Garden has been instrumental in helping the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to collect and preserve West Orange County’s history. The archive is available to researchers, students, genealogists and historians. Call (407) 656-3244 to make an appointment or to share a part of your history.

75 years ago

70 years ago

The children in Mrs. Ina Henderson’s first-grade class at Winter Garden Elementary were given a

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party by a group of mothers. Immediately after school, the little folks were carried to the home of Steve Akin. Among the others attending were Bea Deariso, Sandra Austin, Kay Heidt, Frances Kilgore, Betty Jo Griffin, Patty Sanders, Linda Rees, Peggy Watford, Mike Fiedler, Ricky Valdes, Tommy Zeigler, Hugh Lee, Willard Brannon, Ronnie Borgard, Teddy Thompson and Donald Lau.

50 years ago

Women’s Lib took a setback in the Windermere election. when Don Greer, George Williams and Sam Zeigler won the available Town Council seats. Eleanor Evans came within four votes of winning, however. Dean Kinzey was unopposed for mayor.

The citizens of Ocoee gave Mayor Hubert Fox a solid vote of confidence, returning him to office for another two years.

40 years ago

George Bailey, publisher of The Times, was the outgoing president of the Florida Press Association.

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Horizon swimmer Veronica Shulman gave the Hawks their first individual district title in the 50-yard freestyle. Page 20.

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Former Olympia quarterback Trevor Siemian came in for an injured Jameis Winston and led the New Orleans Saints to victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 31. The Saints won 36-27. Siemian threw for 159 yards and a touchdown in reserve. He attended Olympia from 2006 to 2010 and threw for an Orange County record 6,144 yards and 53 touchdowns as the Titans’ quarterback. The Windermere native was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

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Lake Buena Vista High School celebrated its first regional and state qualifiers last week. Golfer Reagan Chastain, diver Nathan Frette and runner Natalie Kaufman all qualified for postseason competition in their respective sports.

This is the first year for each program at LBV High, and they already have athletes qualifying for postseason competition.

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The Dr. Phillips High boys swim team took home the district title Oct. 28 at Rosen Aquatic Center. Other West Orange teams also performed well on both sides. West Orange had two district champions for both boys and girls. Windermere’s girls team won the district title. The teams now get ready for the regional swim meet in Boca Raton, which takes place Nov. 4.

The West Orange Warriors and CFCA Eagles are ready to make their respective pushes in the playoffs.

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There will be two weeks of previews, as teams’ regular seasons end and they gear up for the playoffs. This week, we previews two teams that have completed their regular seasons and are beginning their postseason journey.

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“I’m extremely happy for our program … everything that goes into making Friday night football special. This season is a tribute to all the parties that give without the thought of receipt.”

Warriors coach Mike Granato

WEST ORANGE WARRIORS

The West Orange Warriors have had a regular season to remember this year. Under second-year head coach Mike Granato, the Warriors finished with a record of 9-1 — their best since 2015. A 13-0 loss to Apopka is the only blemish on their record.

During the season, West Orange won all three rivalry trophies for only the third time in history. The Warriors won back the Ol’ Orange Crate from Dr. Phillips in a 45-7 victory; The Shield by defeating Ocoee 28-0; and most recently the picket fence in Backyard Bowl after beating Olympia 21-9.

West Orange also scored a big victory against Osceola, ending the Kowboys’ 10-and-one-half-year winning streak in district games.

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Windermere sports had a banner week last week. Bowler Alyssa Brown became the first Windermere bowler to qualify for the state tournament, and the boys golf team won its fifth straight district title. The girls golf team also won its district tournament.

Dr. Phillips High School alum takes reins as manager of St. Louis Cardinals Oliver Marmol, a 2004 DP graduate, will lead the storied MLB franchise as the youngest manager in the league.

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Nov. 5 marks the final week of the regular season for football.

Olympia plays against Oak Ridge, while Windermere and Horizon play each other for the first time. Foundation Academy will travel to Tavares as it gears up for the playoffs, and Central Florida Christian continues its playoff run by traveling to face Lake Highland Prep. Fans can purchase tickets on the GoFan app.

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Oliver Marmol, right, was mentored by former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt for three years as bench coach before becoming manager of the team.

St. Louis Cardinals fans were thrown into a state of shock when manager Mike Shildt was fired not long after the Cardinals lost in the National League Wild Card game to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reports said it was due to philosophical differences between Shildt and upper management on which direction the team should go.

But it was not long before the Cardinals found their man in Dr. Phillips High School alum Oliver Marmol.

Marmol, known as “Oli” within the organization and those close to him,

has been around the Cardinals organization in many capacities since he was drafted by the team in 2007. He has been a hitting coach and manager of the Cardinals’ lower-level affiliates until 2017, when he was hired to be the first base coach for the Major League club.

Marmol graduated from DP in 2004 as the school record-holder for triples in a season.

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“I’m extremely happy for our program … everything that goes into making Friday night football special,” Granato said. “This season is a tribute to all the parties that give without the thought of receipt. I’m happy that we’ve had back-to-back successful seasons. It would have been back-to-back district championships if last year worked out, which had not happened in a long time.”

The key to West Orange’s success has been using all three phases of the ball to put teams away early.

Whether it be offense, defense or special teams, the Warriors have the personnel to make big plays at any time.

The offensive line — collectively known as “The Mob” — has paved the way for a rushing attack led by Terrell Walden II and Jessie Shannon.

They also provide protection for quarterback Tyler Huff to either make a big run or make timely passes — usually to wide receiver Jayden Gibson, who committed to the University of Florida last month.

Another favorite target of his has been Assad Waseem.

Although the offense is certainly stacked with talent, Granato said the primary strength of the team comes from its defense and defensive line, in general.

“We have got probably the best defensive line I have ever coached or been around across the board,” Granato said. “The kids give relentless effort, and that feeds into the rest of the program. Obviously, we have got special guys on offense, but anyone who comes out to our games knows that our defense sets the tone for how we are going to be throughout the year.”

However, the Warriors struggled with penalties during the Olympia game. One wiped out an interception, and others kept drives alive for the Titans. Those mistakes simply cannot happen in the postseason.

“We have got to clean up our penalties, bottom line,” Granato said. “Every team from this point on is either beatable or has the ability to beat us...if we don’t mature between the whistles. We have to play better all around football.”

Heading into the playoffs, Granato is confident in the group that he has

Veronica Shulman is a sophomore swimmer for the Horizon High School Hawks. Shulman qualified for states last year as a freshman at Windermere before coming to Horizon. She gave the Hawks their first individual district title in the 50-yard freestyle at the Class 2A, District 5 championships Oct. 21, at Rosen Aquatic Center. Shulman posted a time of 25.27 to win the event. She formerly swam with Southwest Aquatics in Winter Garden.

How long have you been swimming?

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How did you get involved in the sport?

When I went to my grandmother’s, there was a pool by her house. I thought it was cool. I had not joined any sports in the area, so I chose swimming. I enjoyed it, because it was the first sport I did not feel my own sweat. I liked it.

You won Horizon’s first district title in swimming.

Describe your feelings.

It was very rewarding. I was pretty proud of myself, (because) I quit club swimming and still managed to do it. I was surprised.

Describe what was going through your head before and during the race.

My dad was timing for my line, and he was cheering me on.

I couldn’t hear myself think, so I went ‘Dad, stop.’ When I (dived) in, all my nerves went away, and I was going on instinct. ‘Don’t breathe,’ ‘Don’t breathe,’ ‘Turn,’ ‘Don’t breathe.’ Then, I hit the wall.

I didn’t see (the number one by my name). I saw the person who was next time, she was faster going into the meet. Her name was on the board, so I knew I got first place, because we were neck-and-neck.

Who is your favorite Olympic swimmer?

Cody Miller or Caeleb Dressel.

I used to watch Cody’s vlogs all the time; he’s so funny.

What is it about Dressel you admire?

I admire his enthusiasm and how he acts with his other teammates. He’s supportive of all his other teammates in relays and such. I aspire to be like that.

AGE: 15 SCHOOL: Horizon GRADE: Sophomore SPORT: Swimming

Favorite movie?

“Some Like It Hot.” What are some of your hobbies outside of swimming?

I like sewing, though I am not very good at it. I like doing it because it’s fun. I once mended these jeans correctly, because I have to fix all my clothes.

They looked like they were bought from the store, so that made me proud. I also make short home movies and things like that, which I also do at Horizon.

What is your favorite part of the fall?

I like the weather that’s up north with the orange leaves, and there’s a smell in the air of dried leaves. It also gets chilly.

Favorite Halloween candy?

Twix.

Favorite Halloween memory?

My family and I always go all out for Halloween. When we used to live in Georgia, we made this big spiderweb that hung off the side of our house.

My dad built this jumping spider that would launch at people. I remember setting it up with him. It was so funny watching everyone get scared of it.

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

I don’t like animals.

Specifically, I don’t like fish or anything in the water.

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respect and is a true ambassador for his family, Dr. Phillips High School and community.”

Former baseball coach Michael Barefoot saw something special in Marmol from the beginning.

“Oli was a fine young man,” he said. “He was a student of the game; wasn’t an overpowering guy or flamboyant. Just a hard-nosed kid who wanted to learn in and out.”

Marmol was at a loss for words when describing what it was like being hired to manage such a historic club such as the Cardinals.

“When you think about the magnitude of it — managing in general at this level is a great accomplishment,” Marmol said.

“When you get to do it for a team that has the history and tradition that the St. Louis Cardinals have, you’re doing it for one of the top sports organizations. It’s humbling.”

At 35 years old, Marmol is now the youngest manager in baseball.

Although he doesn’t think much of it, Marmol’s wife had an interesting take on his hire.

“She said all that means is they realized you couldn’t hit at a really early age,” Marmol said.

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The boys have really worked hard, and (the game) was a testament to that. To see the support from our school and our faculty, students and community — it was wonderful to play that game at home.”

— Jeremy Campbell, coach, CFCA

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Oliver Marmol graduated from Dr. Phillips in 2004 as the school recordholder in triples for a season.

Being with an organization that has had a tremendous amount of success over the last 20 years, Marmol was given the tools early on in his coaching days that set him up for success.

“I got an early start to it and had

some really good coaches within the organization (who) were very intentional and equipping me for this opportunity that I have today,” Marmol said.

Marmol said his managing style will be a combination of all his mentors’ best qualities. He looks to combine Tony La Russa’s attention to detail with Mike Matheny’s team atmosphere and caring for people.

Within his own team, six of his players are either older than him or the same age. With a veteran team built to win now, many would view the firing of Shildt and hiring a young manager to be a potential step back, but Marmol said all the players — including pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina — have supported the decision.

“I was able to talk to all of them, and the support has been phenomenal,” Marmol said.

“They’re all looking forward to this upcoming year. Everything has been a positive up to this point, and I look forward to leading that group.”

After serving as first base coach for two seasons, Marmol was promoted to bench coach in 2019 under Shildt.

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As the fourth seed in the SSAC playoffs, CFCA now will be playing road games the rest of the way.

Its next opponent will be Lake Highland Prep, the No. 1 seed in the tournament. The Highlanders finished the regular season undefeated at 8-0 and crushed Gateway Charter in the first round with a 41-6 victory.

Knowing that every opponent they play the rest of the way will be tough, Campbell sees there still are plenty of areas of improvement.

“We have to start fast,” he said.

“We can’t afford to play a half like we did against Master’s and expect to score 40 in the second half.

We have to play four quarters of football.”

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Not only did they host a home playoff game, but also the fans who arrived to the game were treated to a second half for the ages.

After trailing to Master’s Academy 17-7 at halftime, Eagles head coach Jeremy Campbell had one message to his team: Don’t worry about the score.

“We need to play CFCA football,” Campbell had said to his team.

“Stop killing ourselves with costly penalties and costly mistakes.”

His team responded. CFCA outscored Master’s Academy 40-0 in the second half to run away for a 47-17 victory and advance to the second round of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference playoffs. That win also marked the Eagles’ first home playoff win in their history.

“We’re excited to advance,” Campbell said. “The boys have really worked hard, and (the game) was a testament to that. To see the support from our school and our faculty, students and community — it was wonderful to play that game at home.”

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“The penalties — the mistakes are going to happen — but it’s my job to curtail those things,” Granato said. “This could be a special run to December or a first-round exit.”

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West Orange completes rivalry trifecta, wins coveted picket fence On a night in which they did not play their best, along with a few controversial penalties and calls going against them, West Orange was able to overcome its mistakes and defeat Olympia 21-9, Friday, Oct. 29, to keep the picket fence on its side.

The 12-point win was the smallest margin of victory for West Orange this season. The previous low was against Osceola, which they won by 14.

Warriors running back Jessie Shannon had a big game on the ground in place of Terrell Walden, and had several big runs to put West Orange in good field position. He had a 1-yard run for a touchdown in the second quarter to put West Orange up 7-0.

Quarterback Tyler Huff also had a touchdown run in the fourth quarter and threw one to Jayden Gibson.

Olympia quarterback CJ Brooks did everything in his power to keep the Titans in the game. Brooks finished with 154 yards passing and an interception, but he made timely passes to keep drives alive and give his team a chance to narrow the gap.

Running back Ashton Davis scored the Titans’ only touchdown in the second quarter, but West Orange blocked the extra point. He finished the game with 66 yards on 12 carries.

West Orange now gears up for the state playoffs, during which they will have home field advantage through all four rounds. They will host Durant on Nov. 12. Olympia fights for its playoff life in the regular-season finale against Oak Ridge Nov. 5.

West Orange running back Jessie Shannon is a critical component of the Warriors’ offense.

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