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The 2021 Flavor Fest of Horizon West featured a smorgasbord of food and fun. PAGE 8.

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YOUR TOWN CAR SHOW SET TO ROLL INTO OCOEE

The Ocoee Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 20, on West McKey Street in downtown Ocoee. It is open to all specialinterest cars, trucks and motorcycles. Registration is $15 and begins at 9 a.m.

All proceeds benefit Ocoee youth programs.

For information, call or text (407) 466-7838 or email stevemarbais@gmail.com.

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Emily Matlach collected 60 quilts and an assortment of patriotic items and activity kits for veterans at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona.

LOCAL POLICE COLLECTING TOYS Two police departments are hosting toy programs for children in need, and donations are needed.

In Ocoee, toys will be distributed to more than 600 recipients Dec. 17 through Holiday Toys for Kids in Need.

New toys are being collected at the Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway. The department has set up a wish list at Target, Walmart and Amazon.

Registration is from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, and 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 30.

Contact Officer Natalia Ortiz at (407) 554-7204.

In Winter Garden, toys will be distributed through the WGPD’s Police Athletic League.

Donations can be made by calling (407) 656-3636, Ext. 5416, or at cwgdn.com/464/ Holiday-Gifts-for-Kids. Families can register through Nov. 30.

The department is at 251 W. Plant St.

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Girl Scout Emily Matlach created Operation Serenity to bring joy to lonely veterans at the VA hospital in Lake Nona. SEE STORY ON PAGE 4.

May the course be with you The West Orange Chamber of Commerce hit the links for its 2021 Golf Classic at West Orange Country Club.

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Warriors tame the Cougars West Orange routed Durant High 55-6 in the game of the FHSAA Class 8A playoffs. 21.

New Ocoee music series to make debut The Sweet Talkers will be the first band to perform at the city of Ocoee’s new Music in the Park series. SEE PAGE 4.

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Windermere leaders focus on parking, public safety Two new ordinances were part of Town Council’s Nov. 9 meeting.

JIM CARCHIDI ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Windermere Town Council heard the first reading of a new parking violations ordinance during its Nov. 9 meeting. The ordinance is in response to repeated violations throughout the town’s recreation areas.

“The issue with parking generally stems from the parks and the boat ramp,” Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien said. “People have been parking illegally after the parks are closed or parking their vehicles with boat trailers throughout town while they use the lakes.”

The ordinance follows last month’s parking moratorium at East Third Avenue, East Fourth Avenue and the Lake Street and Lake Down parks.

“The moratorium was put into place because we had people parking in the parks, that are very close

to residents homes, at all hours of the night,” O’Brien said. “To address that, after a lot of police enforcement, we put a temporary moratorium in place so we could give some relief to those residents while we went through the proper procedure for the ordinance.”

“We really never had a parking ordinance,” Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden said. “Prior tickets were issued at $15, but we seldom wrote them due to the lack of an articulation in the code.”

The new ordinance lists the schedule of civil penalties at $30, with the standard $250 penalty for parking in handicapped-accessible spots without a permit.

DIVING ORDINANCE

Town Council approved the amendment of an established ordinance, governing waterways and marine activities, to include the prohibition of jumping or diving from town property.

According to a section of the amendment, titled Legislative Findings: “There have been numerous instances of individuals jumping from town docks and bridges and using town docks for commercial activi-

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“I’m sure that’s been a problem over the years, but what we found recently, and during the pandemic, was there was a large uptick in that type of behavior, and it’s really dangerous,” O’Brien said. “It doesn’t change any of the policing. What this does is give the police and code-enforcement officials the tools they need to enforce the rules already in place.”

According to Ogden, large numbers of juveniles have been spotted acting irresponsibly on town docks and marine infrastructure, and repeated drug and alcohol use are part of the offenses. Neighbors also have reported the offenses and are concerned of the possible outcomes.

“We’re not looking to put people in jail; it’s a civil ordinance,” Ogden said.

“We can call some parents and things like that, but it really is a safety issue and quality of life issue.”

BOATHOUSE WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 29

Windermere’s ongoing boathouse debate was not part of the Nov. 9 meeting but will be addressed during a Nov. 29 virtual workshop.

“We’ll be discussing path forward,” O’Brien said. “People will be able to comment during the virtual meeting.

We found they actually work better than the hybrid meetings because everybody has the opportunity to speak.”

The meeting will be streamed via Zoom. Details on live streaming access can be found at town.windermere.fl.us along with the meeting agenda, which will be published 48 hours before the event.

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Oakland residents want more pickleball courts IN OTHER NEWS n The commission approved staff to apply for an African American Cultural and Historical Grant from Florida for about $35,000 needed to construct a security fence on the West Colonial border of Oakland’s Historic African American Cemetery.

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Highpoint Church volunteers formed an assembly line Saturday morning at Southeastern Food Bank to fill boxes with nonperishable food items to be distributed in the community Thanksgiving morning.

Give thanks by giving There are many ways to get involved in making Thanksgiving brighter for folks in need in West Orange County.

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n the spirit of the upcoming season of giving thanks, here are some ways to assist individuals and families in need for Thanksgiving.

TOWN OF OAKLAND

There is still time to assist the Oakland Police Department in its annual holiday food drive, which will provide a Thanksgiving meal to 20 families. Although the deadline has passed to provide grocery store gift cards for food items, the department still is collecting Visa gift cards.

These cards will be used to purchase other supplies to make a complete and beautiful holiday table for people in need in the community.

The department is accepting them at 540 E. Oakland Ave. until noon Friday, Nov. 19.

For more, call (407) 656-9797.

CITY OF WINTER GARDEN

The city of Winter Garden is holding its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive through Nov. 22. Items can be dropped off at the West Orange Christian Service Center, 300 W. Franklin St., Ocoee.

Required food items for the baskets are two types of canned vegetables, white or sweet potatoes, stuffing mix, bread or rolls, cranberry sauce, dessert and a $10 Publix or Aldi’s gift card for the family to buy a turkey.

Optional items are apples, brown sugar, canned pumpkin, coffee, sugar, evaporated milk, flour, pie crust and onions.

Baskets can be boxes or plastic laundry baskets. Families typically are six people. To create a basket for a specific type of family demographic, call the center. For information, call (407) 656-6678.

MATTHEW’S HOPE

The Matthew’s Hope ministry provides a warm holiday meal for the homeless population in West Orange County — about 200 people — on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The individuals also are given extra food pantry items during the holidays.

There is an urgent need for nonperishable food items and food staples to stock the pantry to continue feeding the homeless.

Donations can be dropped off at the Matthew’s Hope outreach center, 611 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call (407) 905-9500.

LIFEBRIDGE CHURCH ORLANDO

Lifebridge Church Orlando, in Horizon West, is putting together Thanksgiving food baskets for families that might need some assistance this holiday season.

Participants can buy and decorate a basket, help deliver the baskets or nominate a family that could use a basket this Thanksgiving.

This year, the church is partnering with Thanksgiving Basket Brigade of Central Florida to provide baskets.

Lifebridge is accepting filled baskets until Thursday, Nov. 18.

Laundry baskets should be filled with the following: baking/ roasting pan; $10 grocery gift card for a turkey; stuffing mix; canned green beans, cranberry, yams, corn and mushroom soup; chicken broth; French fried onions; instant potatoes; jars of gravy; corn bread mix; marshmallows; and pie filling and crusts.

Sign up to help or to nominate a family at lifebridgechurch.org/ baskets.

SOUTHEASTERN FOOD BANK

Volunteers filled hundreds of banana boxes with pallets of food items Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Southeastern Food Bank warehouse in Ocoee. Now, folks are needed to deliver those boxes Thanksgiving morning to thousands of hungry people in West Orange County.

Saturday was the second workday

to prepare for feeding people in need through the annual Food For Families program. Publix Super Markets, Goya Foods and Advent Health have donated the food for this effort.

On Thanksgiving morning, volunteers will gather at the West Orlando Baptist Church to load the food in their vehicles and deliver the food to disadvantaged families. Each pre-selected family will get a box of food and a bag of household products valued at $70. The delivery includes canned goods, pasta, rice, baked goods, bread, cereal and other staple items; and household items including toilet paper, bleach and disinfecting wipes.

The Thanksgiving delivery will feed a family for 4-5 days.

Now in its 30th year, Food For Families has become a tradition for many volunteers in the spring and for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Anyone interested in delivering the food to 1,200 addresses should go to the West Orlando Baptist Church, 1006 E. Crown Point Road in Ocoee, at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. The food delivery should be completed by 11.

For more information, visit southeasternfoodbank.com/events.

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This holiday season, give the gift of meals and hope through the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. In the Hope for the Holidays campaign, an investment of $10 provides up to 40 meals for families, seniors and children in the community experiencing hunger.

Visit feedhopenow.org.

HEART OF FLORIDA UNITED WAY

The Heart of Florida United Way’s Thanksgiving Project 2021 is taking place through Saturday, Nov. 20. The food drive will provide a full holiday meal to 1,800 families in need.

There are a variety of volunteer shifts to choose from Thanksgiving Day, or folks can make a monetary donation. It takes $55 to feed a family of four. Contact VolunteerCenter@ HFUW.org.

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n Commissioners and staff continued their discussion on the final plat for Hull Island Phase 2 and ultimately voted for approval. Elected officials were concerned about the fencing and landscaping along the portion of the subdivision that borders the Oakland Nature Preserve.

Following questions at the Oct. 26 commission meeting, staff met with the applicant’s representatives, which offered acceptable solutions. n The commission approved the final plat of Briley Farm Phase 1A, which will have 17 lots for single-family homes. The plan also calls for reopening Pollard and Nixon streets, which, at one time, were closed. Koontz said these lots will be on a septic system but those in the remaining part of the neighborhood will be able to hook up to sewer.

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n The commission approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow the town to place no-parking signs at designated locations and give the Oakland Police Department the authority to tow or impound certain vehicles obstructing the roadway. The project started because of complaints the town received regarding truck parking on Southern Railway Road.

AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

The new pickleball courts in Oakland are a popular place, and residents are having to compete for playing time.

At the Nov. 9 Town Commission meeting, several residents spoke on behalf of the sport and the need for more courts — or at least some lights so players can spend more time on the courts.

One resident even offered to help raise money to add more courts.

Mayor Kathy Stark said the commission understands the need for more pickleball courts and will bring back the discussion in the new year. Town Manager Steve Koontz suggested holding a workshop in the spring.

The pickleball courts were added in Speer Park in April and have been in operation from sunrise to sunset without official rules. The commission modified and approved the city of Winter Garden’s set of rules for open play “that allows for fair and equitable participation during times of heavy use.”

The established rules for players are as follows: No singles, private group play, practice or instruction when people are waiting. The paddle queue system is in effect. When the game is completed, winners remain on the court and split. The other two players place their paddles at the end of the queue. The two paddles at the front of the queue enter the game.

Games are played to 11 and are won by 2.

CFX MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Will Hawthorne, director of engineering with Central Florida Expressway Authority, gave a presentation on CFX’s 2045 master plan, which is a transportation wish list and a needs-based plan, he said.

“The master plan sets the course of our future for the next 25 years,” Hawthorne said.

The 2040 plan identified $11 billion in project needs across four counties, including construction of the State Road 408/State Road 417 interchange, as well as the one at State Road 528 and State Road 436. Major initiatives included the addition of 16 miles to the system and the plan for added capacity to S.R. 417 and State Road 429.

CFX invites residents to take part in a survey on its website, cfxway. com, before Dec. 31. It is seeking input on various plan elements, such as existing expressway system needs, planning for future technologies, potential expansion projects, sustainability practices and multimodal opportunities.

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n Commissioners adopted the first reading of an ordinance that rezones 32.8 acres of land at 15900 W. Colonial Drive from C-1 Commercial to PD Planned Development in the town’s Gateway Corridor. The proposal is to develop nearly 6.5 acres fronting Colonial; the remaining land is wetlands.

The applicant proposes four lots with up to 29,000 square feet of commercial/ mixed-use space. The proposal includes three drive-thru facilities, which could include restaurants or a pharmacy, but the town will make decisions on them on a case-by-case basis.

“There will not be, as much as people love Chick-fil-A, there will not be a red and white Chick-fil-A with double lanes,” Stark said. “4 Rivers is the type of restaurant that would work here.”

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Observer “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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oth of Emily Matlach’s parents are retired military veterans, so when it came time to select a project to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, she naturally chose one that matched her family’s patriotism and love for their country.

Emily called her project Operation Serenity and was inspired to collect items for veterans at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona.

“My parents always told me to respect veterans,” she said. “Both my parents have been there a bunch; I’ve been there a bunch. The people on the staff are neat. I kept seeing (notices) like how they were wanting donations on Facebook and stuff plastered on walls: ‘Give for Veterans Day.’ So I thought I could put some stuff together to help them out. I

donated just to kind of brighten up their room; they’re sitting in their rooms and lonely.”

The West Orange High School freshman started working on her project in July. She is a member of the school’s Students Serving Soldiers Club, which helped her collect donations. She also contacted the quilting guild in The Villages to solicit donations and create items “that will bring joy to those in the hospital,” she said.

The guild’s response was incredible, she said, and members produced 60 handmade quilts that featured patriotic or floral patterns.

Emily and her mother took the donations to the center Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day. In the delivery were the quilts, 50 wooden puzzles, 40 crossword puzzle kits, 100 toiletry bags, and an assortment of stuffed bears, flag pins, craft kits,

playing cards, stress balls and art supplies.

The center and its residents cannot have visitors because of COVID-19, so Emily could take her gifts no further than the front door. But center staff were happy to accept the donation on behalf of the residents.

“They were so happy, so it made my day,” Emily said.

She also created a card with her email address that accompanied each of the gifts in case recipients wanted to respond to her or send photographs.

In all, more than 800 items were taken to the veterans center. She estimates she put in about 100 hours gathering the donations.

Her project is completed, but she said the groups she worked with will continue their efforts with veterans.

The Students Serving Soldiers Club, which was founded last year, still

collects items to be given to veterans in hospitals or serving overseas. The quilting guild at The Villages also has committed to making more quilts to give to VA centers.

Emily has been in scouting since she was in kindergarten, and she and her mother shared the activity when her mother was serving as troop leader. Emily has a heart for others and has achieved other scouting honors, including the Silver and Bronze awards, through collecting donations.

For her Silver, she gathered dog toys and treats and donated them to a local animal shelter; for her Bronze, she collected socks and food and created kits for a homeless shelter.

Emily, 15, is the daughter of Charles and Nicole Matlach, of Winter Garden, both of whom are retired from the U.S. Army.

NEWS Music BRIEFS returns MOORE FILES FOR REELECTION

Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore is kicking off her reelection campaign this week.

Moore, who was elected in November 2018, filed papers to run for reelection to the County Commission for 2022.

Moore is a licensed real estate agent and professional musician. She served 10 years on the Orange County School Board and was there when the district won the distinction of the top urban district in the nation.

OAKLAND POLICE PARTICIPATES IN ‘BEST FOOT FORWARD’

The Oakland Police Department recently put its “Best Foot Forward” for a good cause.

In Central Florida, about 980 pedestrians are seriously injured and 90 people are killed each year trying to do something as simple and necessary as cross the street, according to documents from the Best Foot Forward program.

The “Best Foot Forward” challenge is a high-visibility enforcement action to remind drivers about Florida’s driver yield law.

According to the Oakland police officials, studies show that when you combine engineering, education and enforcement over a prolonged period of time, driver behavior changes.

Police officers on Wednesday, Nov. 10, participated at two separate intersections in the town, including the new crosswalk at Oakland Avenue and Sansparilla Road, at and North Tubb Street at the West Orange Trail.

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to Ocoee After COVID-19 forced delays and cancellations, music returns to the city of Ocoee Friday.

The city’s Parks & Recreation Department will present the first concert in its Music in the Park series Friday, Nov. 19, at Bill Breeze Park.

Additional concerts will take place the third Friday of each month and leading up to the Ocoee Music Festival, April 8 and 9, 2022. The monthly events include local artists, vendors and food trucks.

“The concert series is a familyfriendly music show intended to bring the local community to our parks and enjoy the new programs and events that the Parks and Recreation Department has to offer,” City of Ocoee Recreation Operations Manager Toren Hogan said.

Orlando-based band The Sweet Talkers will take the stage for the Nov. 19 show.

“We are a Motown/soul/top-40style cover band,” said Sweet Talkers singer Neydi Jimenez, who doubles as the band’s marketing director.

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According to Jimenez, band leader Billy Meether started out playing small shows with friends while attending the University of Central Florida. The more they played, the more people took notice. As requests to play parties, weddings and local clubs began to accumulate, the more Meether saw a need to expand.

The total number of current band members is eight, but the number of performers per event is flexible.

“The band can be offered as a trio,” Jimenez said. “And it can grow in increments depending on what the event needs are.”

Jimenez performs as a second singer when The Sweet Talkers play with five or more members.

“Our repertoire is large enough that, once you decide what you need, we are able to make that happen,” she said.

The Sweet Talkers will perform as a trio at the Nov. 19 show — signer/ saxophonist Billy Meether, pianist Thaigo Souza and drummer Tom Silva. The trio also will return to Ocoee for the January edition of the monthly concert series.

In addition to the band, The Sweet Talkers have grown into an entertainment consulting company that can accommodate requests such as dance parties, karaoke and trivia hosts, and event bookings for local musicians. One performance event, called Night in Color, features a ravestyle vibe with a deejay, black lights, body painting and contortionists performing in a black-light environment.

“We have events six days a week, every week, the whole year,” Jimenez said. “And that even is an exception because this year, Fourth of July was on a Monday.”

Although the song list for the Nov. 19 concert is set, the Sweet Talkers invite fans to offer suggestions for the Jan. 21, 2022, show via their Facebook page or message them on Instagram at @thesweettalkersofficial. The shows represent the latest benchmark in a successful journey that began with a few small college gigs.

“Here we are, three years later, just playing around the city and still having a really great time,” Jimenez said.

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Tribulation, then triumph After a year of struggles caused

by COVID-19, Venardos Circus makes its return to Horizon West.

CHRIS MARTUCCI SPORTS EDITOR

You likely have seen the big red and white tent standing tall at the corner of New Independence Parkway and Hamlin Groves Trail. And if you’ve been in West Orange for a few years, you probably know that can only mean one thing: Venardos Circus is back in town.

However, what you may not realize is that its 2021 appearance in Horizon West marks a triumphant return to form for founder and ringmaster Kevin Venardos, whose dream of a traveling circus nearly extinguished under COVID-19.

Venardos, who previously worked for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, said his circus is the manifestation of a message of hope he wants to share with the world.

“I want it to be a living example of the power of dreams — not just mine, but the dreams of the artists, part of the performing troupe, and the dreams of the communities and audience members that come to see it,” he said. “They get to see a thing that, once upon a time, did not exist, was faced with impossible odds, and yet there it is standing before them, tall and proud.”

For the first few years, the circus was well on its way to being that tall, proud example for the world.

Then, when the world shut down in early 2020, that dream was close to dying.

“When a global pandemic comes along and we can’t physically be next to each other … there is still a number of different obvious challenges to make that a sustainable endeavor,”

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Venardos said. “Despite the fear that was swirling, there is only one way — forward.”

Although it was no longer able to pack its tent with audiences, the circus utilized the power of livestreaming to keep providing the show to people around the country and world.

However, at times, the stream cut out or did not record properly. Also, without a live audience, performers had no feedback.

“Even with small audiences, we would be out in the audience clapping for the event,” Venardos said. “People who had seen the live show in person — they participated in the livestreams — so those first few months with shoddy production value, they still tuned in and stuck with us, because they believe in who we are and what we are trying to accomplish.”

While busy with circus business, Venardos had some extra incentive to keep going. He became a father for the first time early in the pandemic to a daughter, Andi-Lane. She came into the world the week the show had to shut down live performances. Then, a few weeks before the show arrived to Horizon West, he and his wife welcomed another daughter, BillieMae. “The silver lining of the pandemic was I got to be with Andi-Lane early on,” Venardos said. “Being forced to slow down was a great shift in (my) focus.”

The circus’ 18-day residency at Hamlin Town Center began Nov. 10 and runs through Nov. 28. Those unfamiliar with Venardos should note two key aspects of the show. First, there are no animal acts. Second, while

most circuses take place in large halls or arenas, the show is performed in a small tent to create a more intimate experience.

Vernardos Circus has been touring the United States since 2014, when it debuted at the L.A. County Fair.

Venardos said his show reinvents the American circus tradition for a new generation with Broadway-style flair — bringing joy to people across the country. The show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Some of the performers in the 2021 rendition include aerialists, acrobats and balancing acts. One of the performers, Lady Beast, will perform a trick during which she tries to escape a strait jacket while hanging upside down above the stage.

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The Winter Garden City Commission, during its Nov. 11 meeting, agreed to allow Healthy West Orange to conduct due diligence for a new project geared toward improving the quality of life for aging residents.

Healthy West Orange recently received a $17 million grant from the West Orange Healthcare District to explore the construction of a Creative Aging Campus to serve West Orange County. The proposed location of the campus is on about 30 acres along the West Orange Trail, between East Plant Street and East Division Street.

According to the agreement, Healthy West Orange will conduct 12 months of due diligence while keeping city leaders up-to-date on its findings and project feasibility.

The Creative Aging Campus plan would include a clubhouse, fitness center, aquatics center, adult stay care facilities and other amenities. It also would provide a schedule of enrichment programs and educational offerings.

“It could be anything that allows them to follow their passion,” Economic Development Director Tanja Gerhartz said. “I know they want to talk to SoBo (Art Gallery) and the arts association and the Garden Theater for their programming.”

The agreement comes with the understanding that further meetings and community involvement would be essential if the project earns approval.

“There would have to be community meetings, master planning,” Gerhartz said. “A lot of things would have to occur. But right now, this is just for permission for them to do their due diligence.”

“I certainly have no problem approving the request to look into the

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n The City Commission approved the purchase of two homes located at 143 10th St. According to Community Development Director Steve Pash, the purchase will give the city the ability to facilitate the quality of the development and to correct code enforcement issues on the properties.

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BOLLHOEFER ATTENDS FINAL COMMISSION MEETING

After 25 years as Winter Garden City Manager, Mike Bollhoefer attended his final City Commission meeting Nov. 11.

Some of Bollhoefer’s accomplishments include: the revitalization of the city’s downtown area; the construction of a City Hall, fire station and a community center. Community projects under his leadership included Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves, Advent Health Hospital and Campus, the Dillard Street redesign and Tucker Ranch.

During his final meeting, Bollhoefer endured some good-natured ribbing from those in attendance.

“It’s hard to say all the great things there are about you,” City Attorney Kurt Ardaman said. “So I won’t say them.”

Bollhoefer and his wife will be moving to Frederick County, Virginia, where he has accepted the position of county administrator.

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A perfect palate-pleaser PROSE Nails representatives applied nail decals to children throughout the night.

Fretless Rock performed stringed renditions of rock hits.

Foundation Academy President David Buckles served as photographer at the school’s booth. Here, Sofia Delgado and Axiom Bank’s Jose Soto grab a quick picture.

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by Lindsey Leigh Music, Fretless Rock and WeFlip Entertainment — while they sampled fare from Horizon West businesses such as Orange County National Golf Center, Piesanos, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream and more. A variety of businesses also hosted booths throughout the evening.

This glowing stilt-walker, dressed as a butterfly, attracted quite a crowd.

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TJ Russo had mouths watering as he manned Orange County National Golf Center’s grill.

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Chamber tees off with 2021 Golf Classic T he West Orange Chamber of Commerce held its 2021 Golf Classic Thursday, Nov. 4, at West Orange Country Club. The Golf Classic is one of the chamber’s biggest events, bringing local businesses and community members together for a funfilled day of golf and partnership. A total of 104 players formed 26 teams to play the course and enjoy the competition.

Specialty sponsor holes featured games, giveaways, food and drink tickets.

Carlos Fernandez represented Equitable National Title Group LLC.

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Brian Wetzel, vice president of Orlando Health, and Stina D’Uva, president/CEO at West Orange Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the event.

Elisa Gronau, Barbara George and Carmen Ramirez represented Empire Finish Systems LLC. Right: Danita and Joe Dunn represented Friends of Lake Apopka.

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THESE OLD TIMES

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120 years ago

J.D. “Jimmy” Pounds was one of the members of the 1901 Stetson football team that defeated the Florida Agricultural College at the Jacksonville Fair in the initial intercollegiate athletic attraction played in the state of Florida. Pounds scored the first touchdown ever scored in intercollegiate football.

This photograph was published in The West Orange Times in October 1979 — more than 42 years ago. It shows Windermere resident George Becker pointing out features on a model of Florida Festival, a dining, shopping and entertainment complex that was to be constructed at Sea World. As the theme park’s vice president and general manager, Becker led the popular Florida attraction after serving a similar stint at Sea World Ohio. He was also instrumental in the late-1980s creation of Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.

Becker died in February 2012.

85 years ago

Oranges drew an average price of $2.51 a box. Grapefruit in standard boxes averaged $1.87.

80 years ago

According to local critics, the best play ever to be staged in West Orange was “Top o’ the World,” presented at the Lakeview High auditorium.

70 years ago

City Judge Jim Pounds was one of five surviving members of the 1901 Stetson football team honored with a testimonial dinner in DeLand.

The William F. Cappleman Sr. Sunday school class of the Methodist Church raised $567.50 with a Silver Tea given at the home of Mrs. Phil Peters. The money was to be used to furnish a room at West Orange Memorial Hospital.

50 years ago

Miss Eddie McIntyre was honored at Ocoee High School Homecoming festivities as one of the four students in the Class of 1925. She noted there was no football team then.

Brownie Troop 902, led by Connie Holland and Wilma Aubry, held its investiture. The new Brownies were Karen Aubry, Kathy

NOV. 19, 1981 Newspapers have long been a way Realtors let the community know what lots, houses and commercial properties were for sale. Realtors from all parts of West Orange advertised for their clients, and multiple pages of real-estate listings were available to readers.

In 1981, homes in the Bay Hill community were listed for as low as $156,500. A new house in Winter Garden with “a microwave oven” and “French doors to the patio” was listed at $64,900.

And homes in Ocoee — on corner lots with shade trees, a pool and plush carpet — were going for an average of $37,000.

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Aubry, Sandy Holland, Katrinka VanDeventer, Vicki Dasher, Leslie Ballant, Nancy Barber, Carla Crosslin, Wendy Daughtry, Pamela Fulmer and Rhonda Hartel.

New auxiliary officers at West Orange Memorial Hospital were installed by Dorothy Wurst: Toni Cappleman, president; Pat Smith, immediate past president; Billie Davis, president-elect; Exlie Mae Bolton, treasurer; Flossie Neff, recording secretary; and Miriam Reid, corresponding secretary.

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20 years ago

Dillard Street Elementary celebrated its 50th birthday with invitations to former students, teachers and principals. The celebration included music and a balloon release, and each grade level contributed an item to a time capsule. The school was built in 1951 to relieve overcrowding at Winter Garden Elementary School and opened the following year with eight teachers and 250 students.

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RIBBON CUTTING: REIGL USA 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at 14707 W. Colonial Drive. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce welcomes Riegl USA. For more, visit wochamber.com.

FRIDAY, NOV. 19

LIGHT UP WINDERMERE 2021 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. This event will feature a plethora of food trucks, music from Family Church Choir, dancers from Swan Academy, and even “snow” by Bubble Bus Orlando. Lights will turn on at 7 p.m.

For more, visit town.windermere.fl.us WINDERMERE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. Use the entrance along West Sixth Avenue.

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WINTER GARDEN FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the downtown pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. For more, visit downtownwg.com.

TUESDAY, NOV. 23

WINDERMERE TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. For more, visit town. windermere.fl.us.

MONDAY, NOV. 29

BRIGTHEN SOMEONE’S CHRISTMAS FOR JCCF KICK-OFF 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at The Tasting Room at The Chef’s Table, 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Join the Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund as it kicks off “Brighten Someone’s Christmas.” Purchase one or more of the following gift cards to help someone battling cancer: gas, Publix, Winn Dixie, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Target, Ace Hardware, Amazon, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Suggested amount $25, but any increment is appreciated. Please return to a Crabtree family member no later than Dec. 13 or mail the gift card to: JCCF, PO Box 770446, Winter Garden, FL 34777. For more, visit JCCancerFund.org.

TUESDAY, NOV. 30

TREES OF THE SEASON Nov. 30 through Jan. 3, 2022. at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland, 126 Petris Ave. Oakland is hosting its first holiday tree decorating contest, “Trees of the Season.” Families, schools, non-profits organizations and businesses can participate and use this opportunity to showcase their creativity and engage in the community. “Trees of the Season” will be on display from Nov. 30 to Jan. 3 and visitors have the chance to vote for their favorite tree to win Best Overall tree until Dec. 16. The winner will be announced on the center’s social media page. Interested participants can email arts&heritage@ oaklandfl.gov for more information and inquire about an application.

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The home at 4916 Keeneland Circle, Orlando, sold Nov. 9, for $885,000.

Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 4,540 square feet of living area. Days on market: Two. PARKSIDE

The home at 8446 Chilton Drive, Orlando, sold Nov. 9, for $1,170,000.

Built in 2013, it has seven bedrooms, six-and-one-half baths and 5,168 square feet of living area. Days on market: 78.

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The townhouse at 13755 Calera Alley, Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $373,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,912 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Three.

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The home at 16723 Oakboro St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 11, for $620,001. Built in 2021, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 2,866 square feet of living area. Days on market: Seven.

The home at 16143 Hampton Crossing Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 8, for $521,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,098 square feet of living area. Days on market: Two.

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The home at 3308 S. Lake Butler Blvd., Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $3,245,000. This Mediterranean-style home opens to a two-story grand entrance with a 9-foot cascading crystal chandelier.

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The home at 6148 Peregrine Ave., No. C02, Orlando, sold Nov. 10, for $200,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,139 square feet of living area. Days on market: Three.

The home at 14868 Black Cherry Trail, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 8, for $560,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,160 square feet of living area. Days on market: 14.

HORIZON WEST ASHLIN PARK

The home at 11659 Sprawling Oak Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $531,725. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,965 square feet of living area. Days on market: Three.

CAMBRIDGE CROSSING

The townhouse at 8646 Via Tavoleria Way, Windermere, sold Nov. 8, for $400,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,936 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Eight.

The home at 12086 Windermere Crossing Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 9, for $536,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,520 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Five.

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The townhouse at 8646 Brookvale Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $350,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,520 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Four.

LATHAM PARK NORTH

The home at 14240 Aldford Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 9, for $925,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,524 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Five.

The home at 8711 McCormack McRae Way, Orlando, sold Nov. 12, for $452,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,345 square feet of living area. Days on market: 18.

The townhouse at 16144 Egret Pointe Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 11, for $386,240. Built in 2021, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,817 square feet of living area. Days on market: Six. WATERMARK

The home at 9341 Meadow Hunt Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 9, for $439,125. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,864 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Six. WESTSIDE TOWNHOMES

The townhouse at 1038 Dolphin Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 10, for $188,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,076 square feet of living area. Days on market: 44.

WICKHAM PARK

The townhouse at 12839 Emersondale Ave., Windermere, sold Nov. 8, for $345,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,505 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Four.

The townhouse at 7611 Bramwell St., Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $340,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,505 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Eight.

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The home at 5741 Chestnut Chase Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 8, for $420,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 square feet of living area. Days on market: 39.

STOREY GROVE

The townhouse at 11024 Suspense Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 9, for $380,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,863 square feet of living area. Days on market: Three.

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The home at 8955 Lookout Pointe Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 8, for $560,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,224 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Seven.

HAMPTON WOODS

The home at 8806 Powder Ridge Trail, Windermere, sold Nov. 12, for $715,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,916 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Two.

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The home at 431 Largovista Drive, Oakland, sold Nov. 9, for $670,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,894 square feet of living area. Days on market: 25.

OAKLAND TRAILS

The home at 1793 White Feather Loop, Oakland, sold Nov. 10, for $422,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,082 square feet of living area. Days on market: 19.

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The home at 462 Drexel Ridge Circle, Ocoee, sold Nov. 9, for $390,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,712 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Four.

The home at 2460 Laurel Blossom Circle, Ocoee, sold Nov. 10, for $402,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,721 square feet of living area.

Days on market: 10.

The home at 644 Buckhaven Loop, Ocoee, sold Nov. 8, for $365,500. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,737 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Two. PLANTATION GROVE

The home at 926 Grovesmere Loop, Ocoee, sold Nov. 8, for $492,500. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,556 square feet of living area. Days on market: 28.

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The home at 1672 Sparkling Water Circle, Ocoee, sold Nov. 12, for $380,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,363 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Three.

The home at 1711 Sparkling Water Circle, Ocoee, sold Nov. 10, for $360,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,514 square feet of living area. Days on market: 118.

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The home at 1962 Lochshyre Loop, Ocoee, sold Nov. 10, for $320,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,729 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Three.

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The home at 5143 Log Wagon Road, Ocoee, sold Nov. 8, for $290,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,246 square feet of living area.

Days on market: 21.

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The home at 185 Spruce Pine Road, Ocoee, sold Nov. 12, for $310,000. Built in 2011, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,161 square feet of living area.

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The home at 2725 Migliara Lane, Ocoee, sold Nov. 8, for $510,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,698 square feet of living area. Days on market: One.

WINDERMERE ISLEWORTH

The home at 9108 Isleworth Gardens Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $2 million. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms,

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The home at 1353 Glenheather Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 9, for $775,000. Built in 20012, it has five bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths and 3,649 square feet of living area. Days on market: 42.

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The home at 17717 Washington St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 10, for $406,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,924 square feet of living area.

Days on market: 11.

LAKEVIEW PRESERVE

The home at 3220 Sailing Pier Ave., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 8, for $663,880. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,298 square feet of living area.

Days on market: 23.

STONE CREEK

The home at 15323 Torpoint Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 9, for $380,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,226 square feet of living area. Days on market: One.

STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 2419 Oakington St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 12, for $396,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,659 square feet of living area.

Days on market: Three.

VERDE PARK

The home at 15005 Ozzi St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 9, for $670,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 4,240 square feet of living area. Days on market: 73.

WESTFIELD

The home at 837 Shadowmoss Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 10, for $475,000. Built in 1004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,841 square feet of living area. Days on market: Four.

WINTERMERE POINTE

The home at 2121 Wintermere Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 12, for $482,900. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,190 square feet of living area. Days on market: 12.

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OCPS REMOVES MASK REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES Orange County Public Schools employees no longer are required to wear masks in school.

Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins announced the change at OCPS’ 2021 State of the Schools, held Friday, Nov. 12, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the entrance to Universal Orlando.

Jenkins said the decision to unmask employees, which came Thursday, Nov. 11, was made because of the low positivity rate in the community.

Mental health for students was also a major topic of discussion during the address. OCPS said the need for mental health resources for students has increased during the pandemic.

“Not only did they suffer academically — we know children suffered throughout our community with social-emotional needs — and so we have additional social workers, additional mental health counselors in all of our schools throughout the community,” Jenkins said.

OCPS also kicked off its vaccine events at schools this week. As of last week, OCPS officials said the district had vaccinated about 2,500 people. The district is looking to add additional clinics in the future.

First-dose locations ran through Saturday, Nov. 13. Second doses will be available in West Orange and Southwest Orange from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Ocoee High School, 1925, Ocoee Crown Point Parkway; 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Dr. Phillips High, 6909 Turkey Lake Road, at Windermere High, 5523 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere, and at Horizon High, 10393 Seidel Road, Winter Garden; 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at West Orange High, 1625 S. Beulah Road, Winter Garden; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Lake Buena Vista High, 11305 Daryl Darter Parkway, Orlando; and 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Olympia High, 4301 Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando.

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DAVINA CHUNOO, GOTHA MIDDLE SCHOOL Davina Chunoo was one of the first eighth-graders at Gotha Middle School when it opened its doors. She returned in 2014 as the ADDitions coordinator and, later, was PTO president. She is one of the 2021-22 Orange County Public Schools Support Person of the Year finalists.

What brought you to your school?

My daughter was a student at Gotha Middle School. I wanted to be involved in the school community, so I became an ADDitions volunteer. As a volunteer, I served as our PTO president and SAC member.

What do you love most about your school?

The school spirit! Our students and staff love to go all out for all spirit theme days. I also love our strong sense of community at Gotha; our students and staff view each other as family. We take pride in our acceptance of diversity and inclusivity.

reach many individuals on campus and in the community, helping to make their world and ours a better place one moment at a time.

Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school and why?

My favorite Teacher Trifecta comes from my time at West Orange High School. Mrs. Wendy Cartwright, Mr. David Laniewski and Mr. Peter Abatiello are three influential teachers who positively impacted my siblings and myself. Their impact on our family was not only in teaching academics but (also) teaching invaluable leadership and life skills.

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

Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus. I loved her fashionable outfits and sense of adventure while teaching and inspiring along the way.

What is your motivation?

My motivation to do what I do is knowing that every day is a chance to bring a meaningful experience to someone. Through my various roles within OCPS and in the community, I am able to impact people — whether it be through a small interaction or an SGA field trip — that person will leave remembering the positive experience that was shared.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part of my career is being a Daymaker. Defined

by David Wagner, a Daymaker is a person who performs intentional acts of kindness with the intention of making the world a better place. I have had various roles at Gotha that have allowed me the opportunity to

REPORT CARD POSITIONS: Secretary, Student Government adviser, ADDitions co-coordinator, Partner in Education co-coordinator; Teach In coordinator TIME AT SCHOOL: Seven years

What is your favorite children’s book?

“The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. He was small and mighty. He spoke for those who had no voice and cared deeply for the world he lived in.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

I would love to have the powers that Storm from Marvel comics has. I could help protect the world from natural disasters.

What was your go-to lunch as an elementary student?

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Recently it became Halloween because of our Gotha Middle annual pumpkin contest! We picked pumpkins from our local farm, then our staff competed against one another to create the best decorated pumpkin. To make it even better, our community gets in on the action by casting their vote for their favorite.

Who was your best friend when you were in school?

I am fortunate to have two amazing lifelong friendships with Jessica and Katy. The three of us have been friends since middle school. We attended Robinswood Middle and then Gotha Middle when it opened.

We still keep in touch and go on a mini trip together at least once a year.

What were your extracurricular activities as a student? Did you win any accolades or honors?

I was a National Honor student, a member of the band playing Alto Saxophone and was part of our Color Guard. I also served in our Student Council.

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he First Academy honored veterans at its annual Veterans Celebration, held Wednesday, Nov. 10, in the Worship Center at First Baptist Orlando. The celebration featured the presentation of colors by the U.S. Air Force ROTC Color Guard from the University of Central Florida, patriotic music, and a time to honor all Veterans in attendance.

There were also several special presentations. The first recognized the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor with a special message from United States Navy Lt.

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The French Legion of Honor Medal was presented to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mel Jenner, a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran.

Jenner, a former Ocoee resident, received the medal from his greatgrandson, Jackson, alongside FBO Senior Pastor Dr. David Uth, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Peeler and French Honorary Consul Bridgette Jenson. Jenner also was named the TFA Veteran of the Year and was presented with a U.S. Air

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West Orange County cross country teams competed at the state championships Nov. 12 in Tallahassee and came away with good results.

Foundation Academy’s boys team finished 10th overall in the Class 1A championship, with Mehari van Der Riet taking 14th in the competition. In the Class 4A championship, the Olympia girls team took eighth, with freshman Emily Knopfle finishing third in the individual competition.

Windermere’s Ava Lack took 23rd.

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The Windermere girls swim team came away with fourth-place honors at the FHSAA Class 4A swimming championships Nov. 13 in Stuart. The team of Maddie Reynolds, Peyton Powell, Addison Reese and Brooke Larweth won the state championship in the 200yard medley relay with a time of 1:44.06. Junior diver Antonina Harned took third place in the girls 1-meter diving. Reese also took third in the 100-yard butterfly, with teammate Gabby Puryear-Lynch coming in fifth. The two, along with Larweth and Karin Kudmani took second in the 200 freestyle relay and fourth in the 400 freestyle relay.

Powell added a secondplace finish in the 100 breaststroke.

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Windermere High’s volleyball team will face Plant High for the Class 7A State Championship.

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With basketball season set to begin within the next week, the latest preseason polls have Dr. Phillips’ boys basketball team ranked No. 1 in Florida as it prepares to defend its state championship from last season. The Panthers also are ranked No. 8 nationally.

They return several key starters, including Division I commits Ernest Udeh Jr., Denzel Aberdeen and Riley Kugel, as they look to win back-to-back state titles. Windermere’s boys basketball team is ranked No. 9 in the poll.

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Soccer season has begun for several West Orange County teams.

West Orange High School’s girls team has started hot, with its most recent win coming Nov. 11 against McKeel Academy. Freshman Georgie McNeil scored the only goal in the Warriors’ 1-0 win over the Wildcats. Dr. Phillips’ boys soccer team started the year with victories against Lake Highland Prep and Lake Buena Vista.

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And then there were two. West Orange and The First Academy have advanced to the second round of the FHSAA playoffs after victories over Durant and Lake Placid, respectively. The Warriors now host Osceola in a rematch from Week 9, while the Royals travel to Palm Beach Gardens to take on Benjamin High School. Both games take place on Nov. 19. Fans can purchase tickets on the GoFan app.

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he pressure was palpable Saturday, Nov. 13, as Windermere went into its final set against Jupiter.

After four sets, the game was tied at two apiece, with both teams trading set victories. The No. 3-seeded Wolverines (27-3) took the odd sets by scores of 28-26 and 25-21. No. 2-seeded Jupiter (25-1) took the even ones 25-19 and 25-14.

The winner of the fifth and final set earned a trip to the Class 7A state championship in Fort Myers.

In volleyball, the first four sets are decided by who can get to 25 points.

The fifth set goes only to 15 points.

Windermere head coach Daniel “Omi” Fuentes’ message to his team before the final set was to stay positive and look ahead to the final set after losing the fourth set.

“I told them to not forget to enjoy the moment and that it would be easier to get to 15 points than 25,” Fuentes said.

But to begin that journey, the

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Windermere has enjoyed a magical season that has taken it all the way to the Class 7A State Championship.

The Wolverines will face Plant High School Thursday, Nov. 18, in Fort Myers.

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Sister surfers make a splash Sisters Chelsea and Sofia Caywood are enjoying success in the water.

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Most surfers share the same story.

They mostly have grown up near a beach their whole lives and learned to surf from an early age. Having that natural feel for the water and knowing when the waves are coming is innate to most beach-raised surfers.

But Chelsea and Sofia Caywood are lake-raised surfers — their house is located on the shore of Little Lake Sawyer. And the duo is starting to show they are just as good, if not better, than beach-raised surfers. Last summer, both competed at national and international competitions and came away with high results.

Chelsea Caywood, 12, competed in a modular event for the Competitive Wake Surf Association World Cham-

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The Caywood sisters — Sofia, left, and Chelsea — have been on boards since they were young.

pionships and was ranked second heading into the tournament. The event was modular because of the COVID restrictions some countries still were enforcing. Even though

most of her competitors were boys, she still came away with a fifth-place finish.

“I was nervous due to the competition I faced, but it was fun,” she said.

Sofia Caywood, 8, went to the World Championship competition for wakeboarding. Despite having to compete against kids twice her age and dealing with the nerves that such a competition demands, she came away with a sixth-place finish.

“They could do shove sevens, which are really hard — they should be pros in my mind,” Sofia Caywood said. “I was super nervous, so I feel I didn’t do my best, but I have another year. I was shaking the whole time, which is why I didn’t land all my tricks.”

Chelsea Caywood took up wakesurfing at age 10 out of necessity — she learned she had “fragile ankles” during her wakeboarding days. Her father and coach, Sean Caywood, said she suffered 10 sprained ankles in two years.

“It wasn’t that big of a transition to wake-surfing, because I did it a little bit when I was little,” Chelsea Caywood said. “It helped me with SEE DYNAMIC PAGE 20

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opponent, Windermere has the ability to keep playing its style of play and dominating opponents.

Fuentes attributes this to the team’s preparation and its ability to make in-game adjustments.

“One of our first topic(s) at the beginning of the season was to understand the importance of the commitment with the program,” Fuentes said. “These girls play for different clubs, and I was honest with each of them since Day 1, so they can understand and agree on what was their role and how important (it) is that everyone works hard.”

Leonardo Sanchez is a junior midfielder on Dr. Phillips’ boys soccer team. Sanchez was born in Caracas, Venezuela, before eventually immigrating to Madrid, Spain. He came to the United States with his family two years ago and has settled in the West Orange area. This is his first year playing for the Panthers and in high school soccer. Even so, he was named team captain prior to the season. Already, the Panthers are 2-1 under his leadership, with wins over Lake Highland Prep and Lake Buena Vista to start the year.

What was it like growing up in Venezuela?

It was not easy. I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t easy to live there, because of how bad the conditions were and still are. The key to surviving was being united with your family and knowing what you want, what you have to do and what you need. That is the key to everything.

How big of an adjustment was it to adapt to American life?

That wasn’t easy, either.

It took me a year to learn a little bit of English. I was in a bilingual school in Spain, so I had a bit of a base to learn from. I learned more when I moved here. (Also having to) make new friends, a new house and new living (situation). It wasn’t like living in Spain or Venezuela.

How did you get started in soccer?

I started when I was 6 or 7 years old after I saw the Real Madrid-FC Barcelona game.

Barcelona is my favorite team, and I fell in love with the way they were playing. They looked like they were having fun, so I tried to do the same with my friends.

What do you like about playing the midfield position?

You have to be everywhere — defend, attack, shoot.

You get to do it all and be everywhere on the field.

How does it feel to be named captain in your first season with Dr. Phillips?

It’s amazing; I didn’t expect it because it’s my first year. It’s all new for me. I enjoy it; I try to have fun and keep everyone united as a team.

What’s your favorite soccer memory?

When Spain won the World

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Cup in 2010. It was a tough game for them (in the final against the Netherlands), but they were just having fun and playing the way that they had played the whole tournament. I was at school, and we stayed just to watch the game.

Everyone was shocked when they won.

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Isabel Mulita was key to Windermere’s win against Jupiter. She amassed 30 assists in the win.

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Wolverines needed a little bit of help to get themselves going in that final set. Jupiter held first serve — crucial in any situation but even more so in this one. The ball went up for a serve and looked close enough to potentially be an ace, but the Warriors setter missed the line. That turned the tide for the Wolverines; they were now up 1-0.

“Our body language changes, and everything turn(s) to a positive attitude,” Fuentes said.

The Wolverines rode that tidal wave of momentum from that mistake to take the final set by a score of 15-12 and clinch their first trip to the state championship, where they will face Plant High School.

“It feels good — big step for school history,” Fuentes said of the victory. “It was a great match, and the girls worked hard until the end.”

Middle-hitter Keondreya “Keke” Granberry was named Player of the Game for the Wolverines. She had 12 kills during the game and came up big when needed. Senior Ana Bleeker led the team with 20 kills.

What are some of your goals for this season?

To win districts and keep the team humble and united. The group I play with is amazing — I love them. I know a lot of them, but we’re all getting to know each other as the season is starting. I know we can do a great job this season.

Favorite movie?

The “Harry Potter” series and “Jurassic Park.”

Favorite TV/Netflix show?

A Spanish Netflix show called “La Casa de Papel” (Money Heist). It’s amazing.

Between Spanish and English, which is the hardest language to learn?

English is more difficult. The Spanish in Venezuela and Spain is the same, but there are some words you don’t use that much in Spain. In Barcelona, Catalonian is different because it features some French words in the way they speak. English is completely different due to all the different slangs and such.

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Junior setter Isabel Mulita added 30 assists and two serving aces to contribute to the winning effort.

Heading into the match, Jupiter sported an undefeated record of 25-0 and was the host. Windermere’s previous opponents in the playoffs — Mandarin, DeLand and Lake Brantley — had a combined record of 69-14 heading into their matches with the Wolverines.

However, no matter the

The Plant High School Panthers defeated Doral Academy in straight sets during the other semifinal game on Nov. 13.

The history between these two teams goes back to 2019, when they met in the regional semifinal. That match came down to a fifth set, with Plant emerging victorious in the end. That was the highest point the Wolverines had reached in the state playoffs before this year. The Panthers went on to lose in the state semifinals to Hagerty, which won the state championship that year.

As he and his team prepare for the biggest match in the school’s history, Fuentes is hoping to keep his team grounded by taking each moment as it comes but also allow them the chance to enjoy the moment.

“I want them to have fun and enjoy the moment,” he said. “We will cover some details that we need to get better, based on our last match.”

Fuentes said the keys to success against Plant — which has a 25-5 record heading into the final — are to work on their serves, having good ball control and maintaining discipline during the match.

“I’m happy and proud of all these girls,” Fuentes said. “Also, I’m very grateful for all the people that support us in so many ways.

Definitely it has been a great year.”

Favorite American food?

Hamburgers. My ideal burger is huge with chicken, bacon, cheese, barbecue sauce and tomato.

Favorite soccer player?

Xavi — he has everything; the mentality, great passing, a great person who supports everyone no matter what and has a great shot.

Favorite soccer club?

FC Barcelona.

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

I don’t like cachapas, a famous dish from Venezuela.

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The Caywood sisters, with father Sean, go out on Little Lake Sawyer to practice wakesurfing every day.

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If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you want to go?

Either China or Japan, because the way they live is so different from us. Plus the food is great, too.

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my tricks, so I excelled fast, but I was so used to going out into the wave, I would not land my tricks as much, because you’re supposed to go straight.”

In her first wake surfing competition at age 10, she placed third.

Sofia Caywood has been wakeboarding since she was 4. Although she has enjoyed success, it wasn’t always that way.

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INJURIES DOOM FOUNDATION A rash of injuries prior to the game and during it — along with inconsistent play on offense — proved to be too much for Foundation Academy to overcome as it fell to Victory Christian 24-7, Friday, Nov. 12, in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.

Quarterback Greg Jones threw an incredible pass to receiver Dominic Sanzone late in the second half to keep the Lions in the game. He rolled out to his right, under some immense pressure from Victory’s defense, and threw the ball up for someone to catch. Sanzone managed to grab the ball for the score.

Foundation finished its season with a 7-4 record overall.

WINDERMERE PREP FALLS TO FROSTPROOF In its first FHSAA state playoff game, Windermere Prep fell to Frostproof, 406, Friday, Nov. 12.

A late touchdown by running back Jackson Bennett put the Lakers on the board after being down 28-0 at the half, though they would miss the extra point.

The Lakers finish their first season under head coach Brian Simmons with a 4-6 record.

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The defense forced several fumbles, two of which were returned for touchdowns.

Linebackers Quinton Hatch and Tony Newsome both scored off of fumble recoveries.

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FIRST ACADEMY ROLLS OVER LAKE PLACID The First Academy took care of business with the usual dominance it has illustrated all season long in a 42-7 romp of Lake Placid Friday, Nov. 12.

The running back tandem of Terrence Mosley and Dinari Bennett produced three touchdowns, as the Royals ran away from Lake Placid early and did not look back. The First Academy led 35-0 at halftime.

Quarterback James McGinn threw two touchdowns to receiver Will Richards and one to Adrian Marayne to finish with three on the day.

The Royals now travel to Palm Beach Gardens to face Benjamin High School in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.

WARRIORS ROUT COUGARS West Orange looked like a team on a mission from the opening kickoff Friday, Nov. 12, as it resoundingly defeated the Durant Cougars 55-6 in the regional quarterfinals of the FHSAA Class 8A playoffs. The Warriors were led by running back Terrell Walden’s four touchdown runs.

Quarterback Tyler Huff threw two touchdowns of his own to tight end Eddie Kelly and

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