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Bruhn announces resignation Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn will resign no later than March 2019. SEE PAGE 4.

SPORTS 12U Bobcats battle hard in FYFCL Championship.

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Ocoee launches safety initiatives The initiatives are Operation Porch Pirate, Operation Safe Disposal, the Ring program and the Safe Exchange Zone.

ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

The Ocoee Police Department is gearing up for the holidays with the launch of Operation Safe Holiday, which includes four safety initiatives available

Santa and Mrs. Claus were guests of honor at the Winter Garden parade.

A December to remember

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YOUR TOWN DONATE TO OCOEE TOY PROGRAM The Ocoee Police Department is hosting its annual Holiday Toys, for Kids in Need program and is seeking financial contributions, as well as new, unwrapped toys.

On Dec. 20, volunteers will distribute donated toys to needy families who pre-registered by Dec. 14.

The program will reach about 600 children this year.

Contributions of new, unwrapped toys or monies can be dropped off at the Ocoee Police Department, or contact Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi at miannuzzi@ocoee.org or (407) 554-7197.

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West Orange kicked off the Christmas season with five different events throughout the community. PAGES 9-11.

Ocoee High dancers were all smiles during the Ocoee parade.

Wearing his Santa hat, Traehym Martinez helped light the candles held by members of his family at Light Up Winter Garden.

Four colorful elves — John Schmidt, Pam Schmidt, Maryann O’Donnell and Mike O’Donnell — handed out presents to all the children who visited with St. Nick at Light Up Oakland.

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YOUR CALENDAR

THURSDAY, DEC. 6

PLANT CLINIC 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Take your plants, get your soil pH tested and ask questions. Master Gardener volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer gardening questions and to assess any plant issues. (407) 835-7323.

RETIRED EDUCATORS TO MEET 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet for a seasonal winter program. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join. (407) 366-8982.

WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED MEETING 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Or-

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ange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. The meeting will include a Christmas market and live auction, recognition of the 2018 new members, induction of officers and donation to nonprofit organizations. Buffet lunch is $20. RSVP at rebeccatmellen@ gmail.com or (407) 230-5968.

FRIDAY, DEC. 7

FAMILY ADVENT WORKSHOP 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Citrus Church — Horizon West, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. In this Advent workshop, participants will have a fun and interactive night sharing stories and activities to help prepare families for the Christmas season. Aprons will be available, but children should dress ready to paint. RSVP at citruschurch.churchcenter.com/ registrations/events/177866.

FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the gazebo on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden.

Enjoy holiday music by Nicole Equerme with Sam Trawick.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 8

11TH ANNUAL GARDEN CHOIR WINTER CONCERT 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Ocoee Oaks Methodist Church, 201 S. Clarke

Road, Ocoee. Get into the holiday spirit with this uplifting choral celebration, “’Tis the Season: A Garden Choir & Voci Christmas,” featuring the 100-voice Garden Choir and the new ensemble, Voci del Cuore.

Under the critically acclaimed direction of Dr. Jeffery Redding and J. Christine Le. Tickets are $5 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and $15 for others in advance. For tickets, go to bit.ly/GardenChoirTickets.

COMMUNITY HELPER STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Many people in our community work together to keep it clean, beautiful and safe.

Bring the family to storytime and meet local community helpers. Registration recommended at (407) 835-7323.

HOLIDAY AMARYLLIS FESTIVAL 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha. This event will feature rare amaryllis bulbs for sale as well as blooming amaryllis and other plants for the holidays. There will be nature-themed vendors, food, music and crafts for the children. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in their red Corvette at 10 a.m. and stay for pictures

on the porch until 2 p.m. Enjoy leisurely strolls through the historic home and gardens. Info@ nehrlinggardens.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9

GUNS & HOSES CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Winter Garden Elks Club, 700 Ninth St., Winter Garden. The Ladies Auxiliary is presenting the event, which pits the police and fire departments against each other. The entry fee is $10 per person for two-man teams.

Hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase. To participate, call (314) 223-8082.

MONDAY, DEC. 10

CENTRAL FLORIDA RAILWAY MEETING 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Phil Cross presents “Historic Railroad Depots of Orange and Lake Counties, Florida” at this Central Florida Railway Historical Society meeting. Free. (407) 656-0559.

COOKIE DECORATING 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Express your creativity by decorating a sugary treat and then enjoy the best part of all — eating it. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.

(407) 835-7323.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

DNA — WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. This session looks back over the major developments in DNA testing and problem-solving strategies from the past year. Guests also will explore new advances in the field for the upcoming year.

(407) 835-7323.

THURSDAY, DEC. 13

LITTLE CHEF: WINTER CAKE IN A JAR 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Warm your helping hands to assemble a winter treat in a jar. Layer festive cake, sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles to make a delicious gift. Learn cooking skills such as kitchen safety, layering, measuring, smearing, tasting and presentation as you interact with a delicious recipe.

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Preservation wall Maxey Elementary School’s new History Wall depicts the legacy of Winter Garden’s African-American community.

ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

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n the outside, the new campus for Maxey Elementary School looks similar to many of the other new elementary schools in Orange County But the inside houses something that tells a much deeper story.

Upon entering the school, students, parents and visitors are met with a collection of paintings and old photos that pay homage to the school’s history as a pillar of Winter Garden’s African-American community and honors the contributions of the couple who played an important role in the school’s history, William S. and Juanita Maxey.

The photos depict old teachers, the Maxeys and previous campuses that once housed the school.

Next to the photos is a collection of 11 paintings by Lisa Mikler that also pay tribute to the school. Together, the photos and paintings make up the Maxey Elementary History Wall.

FIRST-HAND HISTORY

Mikler said she got the ideas for the paintings by talking with residents who grew up in Winter Garden during the school’s early history.

The paintings are visual representations of four subjects that have been apparent throughout the school’s history.

“I just kept asking questions and basically — with the stories they told — the subjects broke down to four, which were faith, family, vocation and education,” Mikler said. “There’s a painting that’s named ‘Faith,’ one that’s named ‘Family’ and one that’s named ‘Vocation,’ but the education (subject) is broken up into eight paintings with different stories or aspects of education.”

One painting depicts William Maxey driving around in his yellow car searching for students who might be skipping school. Another

“I just kept asking questions and basically — with the stories they told — the subjects broke down to four, which were faith, family, vocation and education.”

— Lisa Mikler

painting shows a family bowing their heads as they say grace over dinner. The painting beneath that one depicts a teacher in front of classroom full of students. Next to that painting is a piece that shows school children walking past a farm with workers in the background.

Mikler said of all the residents with whom she spoke, Frances King had the most of say.

King was a student of the Maxeys when she attended the Winter Garden Colored School. That school later was renamed Charles R. Drew High School, which was a consolidated school for AfricanAmerican students from first to 12th grade. William Maxey served as principal at Drew High for 28 years. In addition to being one of his pupils, King was one of his teachers at Drew High. She said the school wasn’t just a place to receive an education but also a pillar of the community.

“There was a lot of love and a lot of faith,” King said. “It was a community that really cooperated together. We were there for each other. It takes a village to raise a child. That’s the kind of community it was. … The community was very family-oriented.”

The high school and elementary school eventually were split, and the elementary school was named after William Maxey after he retired in 1965. King then went on to teach at Maxey, which was dedicated in 1968, for 13 years.

King added that the Maxeys were dedicated to their students and often went to great lengths to meet the needs in their students’ lives.

“He was a very kind, concerned principal — if the students were not there, he would even go into the community to see where they were,” King said of William Maxey. “(Mrs. Maxey) was a motherly type of lady. She really had a concern for all of the students. If a child was really in need of something, she would provide it for them.”

Patricia Angry also was a student of the Maxeys throughout her school years and formed a lifelong bond with them. She described them as “two of the most beautiful people you’d ever want to meet.”

“She was the type of teacher where she doesn’t turn you loose,” Angry said. “You were her baby forever. And he (Mr. Maxey) was in my life until he passed. (He was) a great guy. … He cared about his kids.”

Angry added that on many occasions, the Maxeys went above and beyond for their students — even if it came out of their own pockets.

“They didn’t have a lot of material things at school, but they compensated for it — even down to the books we did not have,” Angry said.

“They were there for us.”

FROM THE FOUNDATION

In addition to interviewing residents, Mikler also obtained information about the school from the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

“For years, we have been collecting clippings and history and literature on ... Maxey Elementary School,” said Jim Crescitelli, program director of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. “When they

Photos by Eric Gutierrez

The paintings that are part of the Maxey Elementary History Wall fall under four subjects: faith, family, vocation and education.

Left: A collection of old photographs pay homage to the legacy of William S. Maxey Elementary School.

FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

built the new school (for Maxey Elementary), they wanted history, and we, of course, had it. We also have the scrapbook that Mr. and Mrs. Maxey kept in their home. It was donated to us.”

Crescitelli said although the foundation does have documentation of the school, its resources are limited when it comes to the early history of the African-American community in Winter Garden.

There wasn’t a lot of recordkeeping going on for the AfricanAmerican community during segregation.

“The thing about the AfricanAmerican neighborhood in Winter Garden is there’s not a lot of information or photographs,”

Crescitelli said. “There wasn’t a lot of photography being done (for the African-American community).”

Crescitelli added that the Maxeys moved from Jacksonville to Winter Garden in 1937 with a goal in mind — to enrich the lives and expand the educational opportunities for African-American children in Winter Garden.

“African-American kids out here (at the time) were not expected to get a full education like white kids,” Crescitelli said. “They were lucky to go to school for a few hours a week, or few hours a day. That changed when the Maxeys came and started initiating a fuller education for African-American kids.”

Principal Carletta Davis-Wilson said the History Wall serves as an educational piece for students.

Information keys will be available for teachers to use in lessons.

The History Wall also will serve as a memorial piece of the east Winter Garden community. Wilson said Orange County Commissioner-elect Christine Moore wanted to include something at the new Maxey Elementary campus that captured the school’s history.

“It’s important because we want this generation to also see the struggles that happened in the past, but that it was all for a purpose,” Wilson said. “I want them to know that being in school is definitely a privilege, and (to know) the sacrifices that were made for them to be able to go to any school of their choice. … They can become what they want to become as long as they get their education. That’s the ticket.”

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Mayor Gary Bruhn announces resignation

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.”

Bruhn, the town of Windermere’s mayor for 15 years, is selling his home and plans to resign no later than March 2019.

GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

Longtime Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn is resigning from his post.

Bruhn made his announcement via a Dec. 3 letter to Windermere Town Council members and Town Manager Robert Smith.

In the letter, Bruhn wrote he has purchased a home outside the town limits and, because the town charter requires its mayor to be a town resident, he is stepping down.

“After 30 years of living (in Windermere), I have decided to sell my home,” Bruhn wrote. “Our charter states that residency is a requirement to hold office, and I intend to live at my current address until it sells. However, I have purchased a house just outside our border, and as such, I will not be able to maintain my position as mayor.

“As you know, it is hard to predict when a house will sell, but regardless of when my house sells, I will resign no later than our March meeting in order to prevent a special election,” he wrote.

“To that end, I am asking that the

mayor’s position be included in our March 2019 election ballot.”

His new home, which he said has all the features for which he and his wife were searching, is in the Reserve at Belmere.

“I’m selling (my current home), because I found one that’s more accommodating for my family visits and my grandchildren,” Bruhn said. “They’re actually coming down in a few months, and my wife and I always said we wanted a bigger home with a pool that some of the grandchildren could enjoy more. So we just found the kind of home that we were looking for, and we decided that we had to move on it.”

Bruhn, who was elected mayor in 2004, only told Windermere Town Manager Robert Smith and Town Clerk Dorothy Burkhalter before he broke the news to the whole Town Council during a town workshop held Dec.3.

“We thought the time was right,” he said. “I’m not getting any younger, so we figured it was time to find what will hopefully be the last home of our lives. And I’m excited to move into my new home, but my heart will always be here. I mean, I’ve lived here

almost half my life. And I’ve been mayor for half of that, but it was just that time.”

In addition to Windermere mayor, Bruhn has served in many different capacities, including past president of the Florida League of Mayors; chairman of the Orange County Council of Mayors; member and past chairman of the Municipal Advisory Committee for MetroPlan; member of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; member and past chairman of the Florida League of Cities’ Municipal Administration Legislative Committee; past member of the MetroPlan Board of Directors; member of the West Orange-South Lake Transportation and Economic Development Task Force; and member of the U.S. Army Community Advisory Board.

He was the recipient of the Florida League of Cities’ Inaugural Home Rule Hero Award in 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. He was the recipient of the Tri-County League of Cities Elected Municipal Official of the year Award and the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Sam

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“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the residents of Windermere alongside the 24 (Town) Council members I have served with these past 15 years.”

— Mayor Gary Bruhn

Hovsepian Award in 2014.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the residents of Windermere alongside the 24 (Town) Council members I have served with these past 15 years,” Bruhn wrote in his letter.

Bruhn said he does not expect his home to sell too quickly, but if it does, the town will have 45 days to fill the position of town mayor.

Lawsuit alleges Rick Singh misused taxpayer money, harassed employees The Orange County Property Appraiser’s office has denied all allegations. would like to visit and told McGee to “come up with justifications for these things to show why I’m going.”

In a trip to Andorra, Spain, Singh spent $8,342 of taxpayer money under the false premise that he had been invited to a conference, the lawsuit states.

GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh is the subject of a lawsuit by two former OCPA employees who’ve made multiple allegations against the public official.

The 40-page lawsuit, filed in federal court Nov. 6, was brought forward by Singh’s former director of finance, Aisha Hassan, and former communications director, Laverne McGee. McGee and Hassan, who were terminated Aug. 24, included several detailed allegations against Singh, who was elected as property appraiser in 2012 and again in 2016.

The lawsuit accuses Singh of: n Using taxpayer funds for personal travel expenses and promotional items for his campaign; n Falsifying, altering and shredding audit documents; n Deliberately delaying or denying public record requests from media and attorneys; n Sexually harassing OCPA employees through “frequent and ongoing comments of a sexual nature” and using sexual innuendos; n Using OCPA staff for campaign business; n Manipulating property appraisals to benefit friends, politicians and business acquaintances, and to harm anyone he disliked; n Writing checks to employees using unused campaign donations; and

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n Creating a sham not-forprofit charity to host events and obtain sponsors.

The complaint includes details of the instances wherein Singh allegedly engaged in corrupt actions and unprofessional conduct.

TAXPAYER-FUNDED TRIPS

In one example from June 2015, the suit alleges Singh intentionally delayed providing the Orange County comptroller documents requested as part of an audit that was initiated because Singh was accused of spending taxpayer money on personal travel expenses.

According to the lawsuit, Singh instructed staff to remove or alter documents before presenting it to the county’s audit team and destroy the originals. However, Hassan kept the originals in a box in her office.

The lawsuit alleges Singh used taxpayer money to partially fund nine personal trips disguised as business trips. Singh allegedly provided McGee a list of places he

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The lawsuit also accuses Singh of making multiple inappropriate comments of a sexual nature, engaging in demeaning conduct toward female employees and using racial slurs.

According to the lawsuit, Singh referred to women using several derogatory expletives called and an African-American reporter a racial slur. He also referred to McGee as the “hired help,” instructed her to act flirtatious with male vendors, used aggressive profanity toward her and instructed her to cover for him and lie to his wife when he brought strippers to the OCPA’s office after hours, the suit claims.

Hassan was also subject to Singh’s harassment, the lawsuit states. Hassan was assigned duties unrelated to her job as finance director, such as filling up Singh’s car with gas, making personal medical appointments, delivering rental cars to him and making hotel reservations for non-work travel. He expressed his approval when Hassan performed these tasks by calling her a “good girl.”

According to the lawsuit, both Hassan and McGee made formal complaints about the sexual harassment in a letter to Singh,

which was later investigated by someone hired by Singh himself.

INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

The former complaint, made in June 2017, was investigated by Frank Kruppenbacher and former Judge Belvin Perry. Perry also represented Singh in his lawsuit against two political action committees for painting Singh in a negative light during the 2016 election in what Singh termed a “smear campaign.”

The investigative report, written by Perry in April 2018, claims no evidence was found to support McGee’s and Hassan’s allegations that Singh falsified documents. In addition, Perry did not find any “clear and convincing evidence” that supported the former employees’ other allegations, including one of sexual harassment.

“The majority of the allegations contained in this lawsuit have been previously investigated by former Chief Judge Belvin Perry and were found to be without merit,” Singh’s office said in a prepared statement. “We look forward to presenting the facts in court in a fair and impartial manner and to vigorously defend the integrity of this office. These allegations are completely baseless and clearly made with the sole intention of damaging Mr. Singh personally. Mr. Singh vehemently denies these malicious attacks on his character.”

Both former employees are demanding financial relief, including back pay, front pay, compensatory damages and attorney fees.

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The winner will be fitted for and receive a new pair of digital hearing aids.

The Gift of Hearing contest is designed to give someone in need the chance to receive just that — the gift of hearing. The Oticon Opn hearing aids work in harmony with the brain to help people hear better with less effort and to recall more of what is being said.

“Unfortunately, hearing aids aren’t typically covered by health-insurance plans,” Weinbaum said. “Everyone deserves better hearing — even those without the financial means.”

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Weinbaum is celebrating her second anniversary in her current location and is holding the contest to celebrate her success.

“Hearing loss creates a disconnect between an individual and their loved ones which becomes particularly noticeable around the holidays when there are lots of gatherings,” she said. “I’m hoping to give someone the opportunity to connect with their loved ones

this holiday season.”

There is no word limit on the essay. Area audiologists will judge the contest and select a local winner based on hearing need and financial need.

Once the winner is chosen, he or she will be screened and fitted for hearing aids costing about $4,400. The recipient will receive them in time for the holidays.

Weinbaum is board certified in audiology and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss at her clinic.

“Making a difference in people’s lives is my passion,” she said. “Sometimes it’s small, sometimes it’s big. But I get to help people every day, and, occasionally, the results are literally instantaneous when you turn on a patient’s hearing aids for the first time. … I hope with this contest that I can make a huge difference in someone’s life.”

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Additionally, shopping centers around Ocoee will see increased police patrols as well as message boards reminding shoppers to keep their vehicles locked and not to leave packages in their vehicles.

Two new safety initiatives being implemented this year are the Ring program and Safe Exchange Zone program. The two other initiatives are called Operation Porch Pirate and Operation Safe Disposal. “(Operation Safe Holiday) is multifaceted,” Deputy Chief Steve McCosker said. “One of the (programs) is ‘Operation Port Pirates’ where … residents of Ocoee can go ahead and have their packages sent to the police department, where someone will sign for them, and they can pick them up at a later time with a photo I.D.” For large boxes from highvalue items such as flat-screen TVs, computers and video-game consoles, the police department will offer collection bins through its Operation Safe Disposal program. The Ocoee Police Department is partnering with Waste Connections of Florida for this program. Collection bins will be located at the property on Bushy Creek Court just south of the Ocoee Police Department — 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway — and at Vignetti Park, 1910 Adair St., McCosker said.

One of the new initiatives this year is the Ring program. City leaders at the Nov. 20 City

Commission meeting approved the police department entering into a partnership with Ring to participate in the voluntary release of videos recorded by Ring users. Ring offers video-recording doorbells that can connect to smartphones. “(This initiative) allows us to go ahead and — when we have a crime or series of crimes in a particular area — pick out a geographical area to send out notifications letting people know to be aware of what type of crime is happening in their community,”

McCosker said. “It also allows us to request people to contact us if they’re willing to share their (Ring) videos.”

The other new initiative is the Safe Exchange Zone, which will be launched at the Ocoee Police Department parking lot. Ocoee residents will be allowed to safely conduct internet or e-commerce purchases or exchanges at two designated parking spots at the police department, McCosker said.

“We encourage people that participate in e-commerce to go ahead and utilize the parking lots of the police station — where we provided two spots next to each other — to go ahead and make their exchange,” McCosker said.

“It gives (Ocoee residents) the opportunity to conduct these transactions with strangers in a safer environment.”

The Safe Exchange Zone also can be used as a location for the transfer of custody of children from one parent to another as part of child custody arrangements.

“(This initiative) allows us to go ahead and — when we have a crime or series of crimes in a particular area — pick out a geographical area to send out notifications letting people know to be aware of what type of crime is happening in their community.”

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Winter Garden’s Christmas tree stands in its colorful glory in the middle of Plant Street.

The West Orange High marching band played holiday tunes as it marched in the Winter Garden parade.

est Orange rolled out the red carpet for the Christmas season with five different holiday-themed events last week.

The city of Winter Garden kicked everything off with its annual Light Up Winter Garden Friday, Nov. 30. Plant Street was filled with a festive spirit, as folks — dressed in their Santa hats and Christmas lights — got to enjoy caroling and food before Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and his family hit the switch to turn on the city’s Christmas tree. Along with the lighting of Christmas lights, visitors shared in the lighting of candles as they sung Christmas songs.

The fun continued Saturday, Dec. 1, as both Winter Garden and Ocoee held their annual Christmas parades — complete with floats, marching bands, dance teams and civic groups.

Later in the day, hundreds of residents gathered in Oakland’s Town Square for the annual Light Up Oakland festivities, which included visits with Santa Claus, a disc jockey playing holiday music, food trucks and games. At 6 p.m., the switch was thrown to light up the large Christmas tree in the center of the square.

Samantha Kaufman looked like a miniature Santa in her face paint at Light Up Oakland.

Just a few miles away in Oakland Park, local runners got into the holiday spirit at the annual Jolly Jingle Jog 5K held by the West Orange Junior Service League.

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Mayor John Rees was all smiles during the Winter Garden parade.

Orange County Sheriff Office’s deputies drove by on motorcycles and high-fived Ocoee paradegoers.

Left: Children from Hope Charter School’s Voices of Hope group sang as they signed the words of “Silent Night” during the Winter Garden parade.

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Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey loved tossing treats to spectators at the Ocoee parade.

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Jacob Romero showed off his temporary tattoo to Santa, as he enjoyed the festivities at Light Up Winter Garden.

Left: Ocoee High’s marching band played various Christmas tunes for the crowd during the Ocoee parade.

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Classes at Lakeview High School have elected their officers. Senior class officers are Dan McKinnon, president; Mike Roper, vice president; Elizabeth Dieffenwierth, secretary; Stanley Roper, treasurer; and Mrs. D.D. Dieffenwierth, room mother.

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The Drive-In Church, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, celebrated its 11th anniversary.

DEC. 6, 1979 If you were looking for cutting-edge vinyl fabric wallpaper in 1979, you were sure to find something you liked at The Decorating Stop, on Dillard Street in Winter Garden.

The shop offered a collection of wall coverings for the kitchen and the bathroom featuring pots, pans, fish, shells “and other interesting phenomena.”

With thousands of ’70s patterns, you could have the most interesting home décor in West Orange County.

The Shelby Hotel is shown under construction at the northwest corner of Main and Plant streets in this 1913 photograph; piles of lumber rest alongside the tracks. In the background is the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad depot, built in 1906. To learn more about West Orange County’s railroading history, visit the newly expanded and renovated Central Florida Railroad Museum at 101 S. Boyd St. in Winter Garden.

Charlie Bennett and Milton Ficquette killed a huge rattlesnake on the Apopka Highway near Ocoee on Sunday afternoon. The snake had 16 rattles.

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The mission of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is to preserve the heritage and architecture of Winter Garden while creating new cultural experiences. The Foundation also preserves the material culture of West Orange County, using it to educate the area’s youth on the community’s rich history.

Joe McClellan has opened a State Farm Insurance office next to Jean’s Florist on Dillard Street in Winter Garden.

Fifth-graders in Bill Boon’s class at Dillard Street Elementary School performed “The First Thanksgiving,” a oneact play. The lead parts were played by Randy Craig, Tim Sellati, Tammy Guthrie, Vickie Dasher, Brian Huttle, Mike Stokes, Judy Powell, Craig

Crawford, Mary Hood, Ron Waters, Mary Lowry, Mark Adams, Victor Gordon, Tony Johnson, David Blanchard, Johnny Johnson, Tim Faircloth, Randy Blackstone and Jeff Whitman.

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On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, Daniel Webster “Danny/DW” Harrell, 90, of Winter Garden, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully with his loving wife next to his side.

He was born and raised in Dothan, Alabama, but lived most of his life in Florida. He loved the small town of Winter Garden, where he spent the last 50 years of his life.

He was an independent business owner and always enjoyed helping others. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a family man and loved being surrounded by family and close friends.

In 1967, he married the love of his life, Vera D. Harrell.

He was a loving father to five sons and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his sons, Michael Harrell, Timothy Harrell and Bruce Harrell; daughter, Carolyn Henson; parents, Jewel Mitchel and Dennis Harrell; and grandson, Marrick Daniel Harrell.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Vera Harrell; son, Danny and Evelyn Harrell, of Union, South Carolina; son, Richard Harrell, of Tampa, Florida; daughter, Patricia Anderson, of Ocoee, Florida; daughter, Sherry and Denver Music, of Ocoee, Florida; 13 grandchildren, Jim, Lauren, Angela, Eric, Leslie, Hayven, Logan, Kayla, Kristy, Crystal, Bree, Danny and John; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Services to be held at the Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

The family viewing is from 11 a.m. to noon, the public viewing is from noon to 1:30 p.m., and the service is at 1:30 p.m., with interment to follow at the Winter Garden Cemetery.

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Louise was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who was affectionately called Gigi by her great-grandchildren. Louise loved sewing, quilting, crocheting, baking and decorating cakes. She especially liked spending time with her children and grandchildren enjoying Lake Hickory Nut and loved to watch Disney’s fireworks from her front porch every night.

Louise was preceded in death by her infant son, Russell, and oldest son, Ron. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Terril Branom; her children, Rick (Amy) and Steve (Julie); her grandchildren, Jesse Branom, Elisha (Mike) Gaynor, Kara, Blake, Adam, Amanda, Christopher and Monica Branom; her greatgrandchildren, Emily, Callie, Joseph and Gavin.

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The lone senior on Foundation’s girls basketball team, Anna Grace Williams also is a star in the classroom. Page 16.

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In Foundation Academy soccer’s 6-1 thrashing of International Community, senior striker Luke Chase picked up a hat trick for the Lions in their first win of the season.

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Victor Wright has overcome many obstacles and has made the pool his home away from home.

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f you had told Henry Wright five years ago that his son Victor would be a competitive swimmer, he probably would have simply looked at you and smiled.

He always believed his 16-yearold son, who has autism and ADHD, could do whatever he put his mind to, but he didn’t know how far that could truly go.

At least, not until this past year.

This year, Victor found freedom and friends in the pool as a member of the West Orange Warriors’ swim team.

“He has that effort — that there’s nothing (he) can’t do,”

Henry Wright said. “We don’t know what we are going to do between this offseason and then next year, but what we know is his skills are going to get so much better.

“The effort will not lack, because it’s a reward for him to go be with the kids,” he said. “He just wants to be, as he says, ‘I just want to be with my friends.’ That’s his drive.”

If you ask Victor himself, he’ll give you the simplest reason as to why he loves his sport the way he does.

“Just because I’m part of the team,” Victor said.

And that never-ending drive SEE SWIMMING PAGE 16

Victor Wright takes his mark as he competes for the West Orange swim team.

Tolbert named West Orange offensive coordinator Terrence Tolbert takes over the Warriors’ offense following the departure of Vernon Mitchell to Evans.

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Terrence Tolbert hopes to keep the Warriors’ offense firing on all cylinders.

There’s been a shakeup on the West Orange football staff, but it’s a familiar face taking on a new role.

When Terrence Tolbert takes the sidelines next year for the Warriors’ football team, he no longer will be overseeing just the running backs — he’ll be taking over the whole offense.

Tolbert was tapped to take over the offensive coordinator position, which was held by Vernon Mitchell before he left to take on the head-coaching gig at Evans.

“I’m looking to getting things

started and utilizing the tools that we have to put together the offense, and have as much success — or more — as the other coaches have had prior to me,” Tolbert said.

The departure of Mitchell, which happened after the ending of the Warriors’ season, marks the second time an offensive coordinator under head coach Bob Head has left to take a head-coaching position.

For Head, it’s a two-pronged situation: On one hand, it means he and the program are helping develop assistants into desirable coaches. On the other, it is difficult to replace guys so often.

This time, the answer already was on staff.

“It makes it difficult for me to find someone of quality, but the good thing is that Terrence is such a great coach, and he has been with us for a long time at West Orange,” Head said. “He’s done an outstanding job, and he is a great coach, and I’m super excited and blessed for him to take the job.”

Tolbert, who first arrived to West Orange in 2014, inherits an offense that, under the watchful eye of Mitchell, averaged 40 points per game in 2018 thanks in large part to some key players such as quarterback Elijah Stimmell and wide receiver Darrell Harding.

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Anna Grace Williams Anna Grace Williams is the only senior on Foundation Academy’s girls basketball team. A knee injury prevented her from joining the basketball team, but it didn’t stop her from becoming a star player on the volleyball court. The standout senior also excels in the classroom and is involved in various other extracurricular activities.

How long have you been playing basketball?

Since I was 7 years old, so about 10 years.

How did you get started?

My dad — we’re big fans of Memphis basketball — he taught my brother and I at a young age, so it’s been the family sport.

What’s the season been like for you so far?

It’s been a learning season. It’s been really fun. … It’s a lot of work, but it’s been good.

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(Deborah) (Pennick) asked to help (with) leadership for the girls, so I decided to come and help her.

What are some things you all have been learning and working on?

We started at the basics. We’re a fairly new team, so we’re starting with the beginner stuff (such as) dribbling, drills (and) we’ve been going over some plays.

What’s your favorite thing about playing basketball?

I like defending.

You’ve been at Foundation Academy since your freshman year and have always loved basketball, but this is your first year on the team. Why didn’t you join sooner?

(In) ninth grade, I hurt my knee, so I couldn’t really do what basketball required of me for my knee, so I just played volleyball. And then coach

What it’s like being the only senior on the team?

It’s really different. I don’t have girls my age to talk to, but it’s definitely refreshing to be with younger girls and just let loose.

Any advice for you team moving forward after you graduate?

Keep working hard. They have a lot of potential, and they’re all really great girls. I think if they just keep working together … they’ll be really good in the future.

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to be a part of a team — to have friends to be with and lean on — is exactly what drew the attention of West Orange swim coach Cindy Brasch.

Brasch had had Victor as a student, but it wasn’t until a Mac Crutchfield Foundation swim clinic in April at Windermere Prep that she discovered he loved the sport. So, Brasch invited Victor to swim with the JV squad.

She remembers those early days being difficult for him, as he adjusted to longer, more structured practices. He also had to get used to practicing with others.

“When Victor started with us, he had this wild kick,” Brasch said. “A swimmer kicks with

“Being with these other kids — from sophomores, juniors and seniors — he is just another cool kid on campus. As the coach said, it’s done as much for them as it has done for Victor.”

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their legs together, and Victor’s was out to the side — all over.

“One of my freshman boys, a brand-new swimmer, got kicked, and I go, ‘Ryan are you OK?’ And he goes, ‘Yes, but coach at least he is kicking now,’” she said. “He’s come a long way.”

And when you look at his life, Victor has come a long way — especially over the last decade.

For most of his life Victor had struggled with the sensitivities caused by his Asperger’s syndrome. Unlike most kids, he couldn’t enjoy activities such as going to the theater or taking in a basketball game. He couldn’t even sit in church, because the noise and other stimulants were too much for him.

“When he was probably 6, his sensitivity was so great, we went to a Disney movie, and he was uncomfortable and making a lot of noise, and the manager asked us to leave,” Henry Wright said. “He’s just overcome so much.”

Although it took him years of therapy to help him cope with the booming world around him, few things were more effective than swimming.

As a Floridian, Victor originally was introduced to swimming at age 4 as a measure of safety, but it became more than that. It became a place of solace.

Wright noticed it was so effective as a form of therapy that at their second house, they built a lap pool just for him.

“In a short time, he really gravitated to the water and had no fear,” Henry Wright said.

What’s your favorite basketball team?

The Memphis Tigers. … (My family) has always cheered for them. I don’t think we’ve cheered for anyone else.

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What’s the best piece of basketball-related advice you’ve received?

Work hard, stay focused and have a good attitude.

Stimmell and Harding will no longer be around, but it’s not all bad news. The one-two-three punch of Nemea Hall, Sinica Sigler and Jahshari Jones will make the Warriors’ backfield one of the best in the area. Hall was the team’s featured back and rushing leader.

“We really have a three-headed monster at running back,” Tolbert said. “I like to depend upon them to be the square root of our offense going into next year.”

Tolbert already has had multiple talks with Head about the offensive game plan for next

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year, but right now, a big aspect is evaluating the players on the roster, Tolbert said.

In the past, Tolbert said he has utilized multiple formations, which he believes will be the case next season.

Regardless of what kind of offense Tolbert decides to install, there’s reason to be excited about this upcoming Warriors offense.

“I feel like I’ve been preparing for the last 10 years,” Tolbert said. “I’ve been coaching since 1998, so I’m going on 20 years of coaching high-school football. The experience from being up in the booth and on the field and having some great coaches

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“Every single day, he’d spend time in there, and we knew between that and the ocean, he was a natural.”

Since those early days of swimming, Victor has blossomed into the strong swimmer he is today, and it’s even led him to some big wins.

After his first swim season at West Orange — one in which he beat multiple swimmers in his first meet — Victor was named “Most Improved Swimmer” during the school’s banquet.

And when he hasn’t been tearing it up in the pool for the Warriors, Victor is doing big things in the pool for the Special Olympics of Orange County team. At this year’s Special Olympics State Swimming games in Vero Beach, Victor swam his way to a bronze medal.

Although winning medals is fun, when it comes to swimming, Victor said the best prize is being a part of the team.

“They protect each other, they look out for each other — it’s a pretty cool team, because that’s just what they do,” Brasch said. “It makes me very proud as a coach to have my extended swim family be that supportive of one another.”

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he 12U West Orange Bobcats left it all out on the field as they fell in a 14-7 defensive struggle against the East Orlando Preds in the 12U FYFCL championship game Saturday, Dec. 1.

The Bobcats’ only score of the day came from Romelo Ware, who picked up a long touchdown with under a minute to go in the game.

The 12U matchup was one of five games played at West Orange High — the 6U, 8U, 10U and 14U Bobcats teams also played.

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The home at 15207 Honeybell Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 26, for $503,500. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,044 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.41.

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The home at 16011 Tangerine Blossom Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 26, for $545,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,553 square feet. The price per square foot is $153.39.

The home at 12922 Canopy Woods Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $970,979.

Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 4,671 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $207.87.

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

HAMLIN RESERVE

The townhouse at 15221 Sunrise Grove Court, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 25, for $271,146. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,654 square feet. The price per square foot is $163.93.

INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

The home at 15556 Avenue of the Arbors, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 29, for $850,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-one-half baths and 5,725 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.47.

The home at 14651 Whittridge Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $365,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,621 square feet. The price per square foot is $100.80.

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The Lockhart II model from AR Bailey Homes features nearly 6,000 square feet of space.

SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 92 High Sale Price: $2.275 million Low Sale Price: $37,000

The home at 15718 Signature Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $303,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,920 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $157.81.

LAKESHORE PRESERVE

The townhouse at 8926 Bismarck Palm Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 29, for $365,000.

Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,016 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $181.05.

LAKEVIEW POINTE

The home at 14879 Winter Stay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 29, for $423,865. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,385 square feet. The price per square foot is $177.72.

ORCHARD PARK

The home at 9214 Cut Shot, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $329,075. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,186 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.54.

The home at 7278 Twilight Bay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $350,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,014 square feet. The price per square foot is $173.78.

The home at 3095 Irish Peach Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $401,964. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,009 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $133.59.

PANTHER VIEW

The home at 14885 Winter Stay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 26, for $473,638. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,505 square feet. The price per square foot is $135.13.

SUMMERLAKE

The home at 15217 Southern Martin St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 26, for $429,900. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,113 square feet. The price per square foot is $138.10.

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The home at 10049 Beach Port Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 28, for $428,315. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,327 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.74.

The home at 1607 Mona Ave., Ocoee, sold Nov. 29, for $150,000. Built in 1960, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,221 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.85.

PRAIRIE LAKE VILLAGE

The home at 1872 Ancient Oak Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 30, for $345,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,270 square feet. The price per square foot is $105.50.

The home at 10115 Beach Port Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $380,161. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,113 square feet. The price per square foot is $179.92.

WESTSIDE VILLAGE

The home at 12958 Westside Village Loop, Windermere, sold Nov. 26, for $455,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,717 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.41.

OCOEE

CROSS CREEK

The home at 2417 Quiet Waters Loop, Ocoee, sold Nov. 26, for $325,000. It has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,671 square feet. The price per square foot is $121.68.

SPRING LAKE RESERVE

The home at 1139 Sand Creek Loop, Ocoee, sold Nov. 30, for $298,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,285 square feet.

The price per square foot is $130.42.

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This Lake Olympia Club home, at 100 Olympus Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 28, for $425,000. It was the largest transaction in Ocoee from Nov. 25 to 30.

FOREST OAKS

The home at 400 Withers Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 28, for $215,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,371 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $156.82.

KENSINGTON MANOR

The home at 1584 Whitefriar Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 27, for $295,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,295 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $128.54.

LAKE OLYMPIA CLUB

The home at 100 Olympus Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 28, for $425,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,212 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $192.13.

TEMPLE GROVE ESTATES

LAKEVIEW

WEDGEWOOD COMMONS

The home at 2647 Greywall Ave., Ocoee, sold Nov. 30, for $225,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,461 square feet. The price per square foot is $154.

The home at 633 Jay St., Ocoee, sold Nov. 29, for $180,000. Built in 1958, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,516 square feet.

The price per square foot is $118.73.

The home at 1760 Rachels Ridge Loop, Ocoee, sold Nov. 29, for $280,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,809 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $99.68.

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS

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ADDRESS PERMIT 527 N. Boyd St. Reconstruct kitchen 15851 Turkey Island Circle Boat dock 710 Oxford Chase Drive Pool, spa and deck 14560 Black Lake Preserve Solar

16619 Harbor Sail Way Pool and spa 14327 Hampshire Re-roof Bay Circle 14002 Hampshire Bay Circle Door replacement 16563 Broadwater Ave. Pool screen enclosure

14049 Zephermoor Lane Re-roof 16724 Gullfloss Terrace Solar

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STUNNING 4 BDRM/ 2 BA HOME AND PANORAMIC VIEW OF LAKE MINNEHAHA...THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN THE DESIRED GATED SUBDIVISION OF OSPREY POINT. THE WATERFRONT COMMUNITY OFFERS THE RESIDENTS A PRIVATE FISHING PIER AND WATER ACCESS TO THE CLERMONT CHAIN OF LAKES. Just renovated to a very open floor plan... Beautiful laminate wood flooring throughout the home with the exception of laundry and bathrooms. The kitchen is a decorators dream and features custom cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, island, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and just off the kitchen is the laundry room and access to the garage. The oversized breakfast area is exceptional with a view of lush landscaping and stately trees...living/family room is highlighted by the wood burning fireplace large sliding glass doors leading to the open brick paver patio...

Spacious master bedroom that is worthy of its name...luxurious master bath, granite counter tops, dual sinks, garden tub/separate shower. This is a split bedroom plan. The two other bedrooms are located in the hallway with a full bath convenient to both bedrooms...the fourth bedroom is being used as an office. Lowest price in Osprey Pointe! Asking $499,000

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3 Bdrm/2.5 ba.***HONEY STOP THE CAR***NO HOA***NO REAR NEIGHBORS*** FRESHLY PAINTED***REPLUMBED IN 2006***DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS***NEW SOFFITS***WATER SOFTENER***STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN STAY*** WINDOW COVERINGS STAY*** This home says Welcome home the minute you step in the Foyer with wood flooring this very open floor plan is a dream!!! Living room has plenty of room for comfortable chairs & sofa. Breakfast area/Family room is designed where everyone can “Live A Little” French doors are leading to the covered and screened lanai, you also have a open wooden deck with soft lighting around the deck. This is a perfect place for entertaining with the fenced yard and no rear neighbors PRIVACY WITHOUT ISOLATION. You are minutes away from the West Orange Trail, minutes from DOWNTOWN WINTER GARDEN*** farmer’s market every Saturday, annual festivals, great restaurants, shopping and the Crooked Can Brewery and the Plant Street Market!!! ASKING $285,000

APPLICANT AMOUNT Michael D. Armbruster $120,000 Christian De Souza $69,000 Joanne Bean $55,000 Jessica M. and $46,624 Michael L. Pappis Kevin and Kelly Hipps $24,000 Michael J and $23,385 Meredith Kilwein Stephen V. Gosnell $22,500 Woodstanley $18,360 and Elda Josil William C. Hutchison $15,950 Claudette and $15,083 Gerardo Castaldo

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WELCOME HOME***WATERFRONT***IN-LAW SUITE***OPEN DECK ON 2ND FLOOR OVERLOOKING THE GORGEOUS WATERFRONT CANAL, TO THE RIGHT IS STARKE LAKE TO THE LEFT IS LAKE PRIMA VISTA, STATELY TREES AND WILD LIFE!!! CUSTOM BUILT 2 STORY, 4Bdrm., 3 Ba. HOME!!! Formal living room, spacious formal dining room EAT-IN KITCHEN complete w/ stainless steel appliances, bay window breakfast nook overlooking the WATER!!! The FAMILY ROOM is conveniently located next to the kitchen and is highlighted by the wood burning FIREPLACE, also features glass doors leading to the open PATIO and the landscaped fenced yard with PRIVATE dock.The IN-LAW SUITE consist of a LARGE bedroom, bath, LIVING room and KITCHEN complete with APPLIANCES and PRIVATE open patio.Upstairs you will find the Master bedroom/ master bath and the other 2 bedrooms centered around the guest bath. The Master Bedroom has French doors leading to the large open deck, look out over the manicured lawn, stately trees on all sides and the lakes. The Patio also features a stairway leading downstairs to the patio on the first floor. This home was painted in the last year also features 2 air conditioning units.Make your appointment to see this home today!!! Asking Only $399,000

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JUST LISTED!!! 3 DAYS!!! ***SCREENED POOL***IMMACULATE CONDITION***FIREPLACE***ROOF IS 5 YEARS OLD*** LARGE LOT*** THIS HOME IS A DREAM!!! If you like tile and plenty of it

ADDRESS 1053 S. Clarke Road 922 N. Lakewood Ave. 922 N. Lakewood Ave. 3525 Gretchen Drive 1358 Plumgrass Circle 2723 Maguire Road Unit 4-A 717 Veronica Circle 2653 Alclobe Circle 1017 Shady Maple Circle 427 Sterling Lake Drive

PERMIT Commercial interior Commercial interior Commercial lighting Residential solar Residential solar Commercial interior Residential solar Residential solar Residential solar Residential windows

APPLICANT AMOUNT Lise Engebretsen $100,000 Cheryl Belanger $83,000 Anna Territo $75,000 Rebekah Rodriguez $40,976 Samantha Hernandez $40,292 David Hewitt $40,000 Erica McCurdy $36,756 Steven Lorenz $35,100 David Click $33,720 Wayne Burnett $31,500

you will love this home! Freshly painted inside, remodeled bath rooms!!! Kitchen features all appliances that are only 1 year old, granite counter’s, wood cabinets, tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting!!! Family room features wood burning fireplace, sliding glass doors leading to the screened lanai (21x47) sparkling pool and large partially fenced yard.

This is a split bedroom plan with the guest bedrooms centered around the guest bath.

The master bedroom is on the other side of the house with adjoined master bath, jetted garden tub/separate shower that has just been remodeled!!! You are minutes away

TOWN OF OAKLAND These are the largest building permits issued by the town of Oakland for the month of October 2018, in order of dollar amounts.

from the West Orange Trail, minutes from DOWNTOWN WINTER GARDEN*** farmer’s market every Saturday, annual festivals, great restaurants, shopping and the Crooked Can Brewery and the Plant Street Market!!! WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR???

ASKING $275,000

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ADDRESS 1551 Stone Arrow Court 1111 Railside Way 1830 Standing Rock Circle 714 Johns Landing Way 2217 White Feather Loop 91 Vandermeer St. 30 Vandermeer St. 913 Johns Point Drive 462 Orionvista Way 702 Johns Landing Way

PERMIT Pool and spa Photovoltaic system Pool with spa and deck Reroof PV system Reroof Reroof Reroof Reroof Reroof

APPLICANT AMOUNT Joseph Pompa $57,063 Kenneth Sponder $34,654 Paul David Freed $34,600 Douglas J. Souba $34,500 Marlon Suarez $22,522.50 Michael Joseph Knapik $22,144.31 Stanley J. Workman $19,602 Dennis Ferguson $18,854.16 Scott S. Alverson $17,750 Dana Taylor $17,000

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Whether you own a motor home, RV, collector vehicles, motorcycles, or such, this is a great place to store them with a nice wide driveway entry in a large fenced back yard. This spacious property nestled back in the quiet Green Ridge Acre subdivision is perfect for family living and entertaining. The home is on a corner lot on a dead end street and cul-de-sac which helps even more to lessen traffic. As you enter the home into the living room, there are french doors that connect to the Florida room which opens the home up immensely.

With the large windows it brings in ample lighting to this conditioned space of both air conditioning and heat when needed. Both the master bath and guest bath have access to the room making it more of a convenience as well. This home is very cozy and welcoming!!!

North Winter Garden $255,000 **LOCATION** 2 Block walk or golf cart ride to downtown Winter Garden. Shops, dining, theatre, splash pad & events! Adorable downsize or starter home with newer roof, AC and attic insulation.

Plantation shutters and termite bond. Remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Move right in! The $4,500 shed is prewired for electric in the peaceful, fenced backyard with mature trees. No HOA! Why pay $300k+ for a townhome in downtown WG when this sweet bungalow could be yours?

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COVINGTON CHASE

The home at 744 Parkmont Place, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $371,250. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,855 square feet. The price per square foot is $130.04.

The home at 429 Millwood Place, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $320,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,022 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.26.

DEER ISLAND

The home at 17577 Deer Isle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $795,000. Built in 1989, it has six bedrooms, five baths and 4,291 square feet. The price per square foot is $185.27.

The home at 17744 Deer Isle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $585,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,248 square feet. The price per square foot is $180.11.

FULLERS OAK

The home at 1744 Fullers Oak Loop, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 26, for $453,990. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,017 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.48.

OAKLAND PARK

The home at 936 Dewinsberry Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $395,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,990 square feet. The price per square foot is $198.49.

OAKS AT BRANDY LAKE

The home at 645 Brandy Oaks Loop, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $310,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,313 square feet. The price per square foot is $134.03.

ORCHARD

The townhouse at 13681 Golden Russet Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 29, for $245,500. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,991 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.30.

The townhouse at 1142 Priory Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $244,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,884 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $129.51.

The home at 10276 Love Story St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 29, for $381,730. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,562 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $149.

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The home at 10168 Love Story St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $362,290. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,267 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $159.81.

The condo at 1317 Broken Oak Drive, Suite B, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 26, for $201,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,544 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $130.18.

The home at 1351 Selbydon Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $470,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,135 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.92.

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The home at 650 Oxford Chase Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $526,992. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 4,655 square feet. The price per square foot is $113.21.

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The home at 3010 Weslenn Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $415,000. Built in 1979, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,295 square feet. The price per square foot is $180.83.

The home at 501 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 29, for $600,000.

Built in 2015, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,010 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.63.

The home at 1146 Harbor Hill St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $275,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,516 square feet. The price per square foot is $181.40.

The home at 951 Carter Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $215,000. Built in 1963, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,660 square feet. The price per square foot is $129.52.

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