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Ms. Linda Meyer, of Panama City, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Jessica Lynn Meyer, to Joshua Lanier Vandergrift, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Vandergrift Jr. of Panama City.

The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Lawrence Meyer. She is a 2006 graduate of A.C. Mosley High and a graduate of Florida State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in professional communication with a minor in recreation, tourism and events.

The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vandergrift Sr., of Ocoee; and the late Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Hobbs Jr., of Panama City. He is the nephew of longtime Ocoee Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift.

Josh is a graduate of Bay High and a graduate of Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social science education with a minor in coaching philosophy and ethics.

A wedding is planned for April 2016.

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REBEL YELL The midi-chlorians are off the scale with these West Orange-area “Star Wars” super fans. Learn about their fandom as you get ready for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

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ith “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” promising to shatter every box-office record this weekend, we asked our Facebook friends to help us find the biggest local “Star Wars” fans.

To put it mildly: The Force is strong in West Orange.

From father/son duo Tim and Evan Bernardi, who posted a YouTube video of themselves watching the first “Force Awakens” trailer, to Ocoee resident Don Bedwell, whose wife gave him movie tickets for their anniversary, there is no shortage of local love for George Lucas’ masterpiece.

So, without further ado, we invite you to celebrate with us as we travel to a galaxy far, far away.

And also, if you’re still starving for more “Star Wars,” pick up a copy of our Windermere Observer, which features more local super-fans.

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Winter Garden resident Nathan Chase has amassed a large collection of “Star Wars” memorabilia.

Don Bedwell has been a “Star Wars” fan since he was 10 and is now sharing his favorite films with his two sons, William (pictured) and Zane.

Evan and Tim Bernardi bought their tickets to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” weeks in advance.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 17

FLYING TO NEVERLAND 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Show off your Neverland costume and enjoy swashbuckling adventure full of stories, crafts and activities. Call (407) 835-7323 for information.

WILD POLAR BEAR TRAILS 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Go wild at the library with stories, arts and crafts about polar bears. Ages 3-5.

Call (407) 835-7323 for details.

IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT TOMATO 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Learn which tomato varieties are best adapted to the Central Florida climate and how to best grow them in this UF/IFAS Extension Orange County horticulture class.

Cost is $5 per household.

Pre-registration is required at gardenflorida. eventbrite.com or (407) 2549200.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 COLORING HOUR 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Coloring is calming and fun. Supplies are provided, but participants can bring their own. Ages 18 and up. For information, call (407) 835-7323.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18

GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Looking for something sweet and tasty to do this winter? Make a gingerbread house with friends. Ages 5 to 12. Registration is required by calling (407) 835-7323.

TOT SHABBAT 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Congregation Sinai of Minneola, 303A North U.S. 27, Minneola.

Families with children first grade and younger are invited to participate in a candle lighting, prayers, songs and stories. Kiddush will follow at 6:30. For more information, call (352) 2435353.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19

BIRDING ADVENTURES 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. “Birding Adventures TV” producer and host James Currie will share a video journal from around the world, “Not Your Grandmother’s Audubon.” After the program, meet Currie and get a signed copy of his new book, “When Eagles Roar.” Admission is free for ONP members, $10 for others. Limited space is available.

Pre-register online at oaklandnaturepreserve.org. For information, call (407) 905-0054.

ECOSATURDAY: HOLIDAY NATURE CRAFTS 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the Vera Carter Environmental Center at Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 County Road 535, Orlando. Make grapevine wreaths plus another craft using materials found in nature.

All ages invited; space limited to 30 people. For information, call (407) 876-6696.

BEE-DO! BEE-DO! 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join friends for a viewing of the new “Minions” movie and enjoy minion crafting. Ages 6 to 12. Call (407) 835-7323 for details.

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GARDEN COMMUNITY CHOIR CELEBRATION 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, 125 E. Plant St. Director Dr. Jeffery Redding and assistant director Don Sowers will share an uplifting choral celebration featuring the 80-person Garden Community Choir and Garden Chamber Choir. Tickets are $10.

For details, go to gardenchoir. com.

HOLIDAY GOLF CART DRIVE-IN 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the downtown Winter Garden pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave. Drive your golf cart or take a chair and blanket and enjoy the holiday classic “Home Alone,” starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments such as S’mores and popcorn will be available for purchase.

For information, call (407) 6564111.

SUNDAY, DEC. 20

SANTA IN THE PARK SING-ALONG 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Speer Park, 331 N. Tubb St., Oakland. Food trucks will be set up, and Model A cars will be on display. Santa Claus will greet children and listen to their Christmas wish list from 3 to 5 p.m. The gazebo in the park will be named and dedicated to the late Robert “Bob” Montgomery, a former Oakland mayor,

at 4:30. A sing-along featuring favorite Christmas carols is from 5 to 6.

GOLF CART PARADE 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, along the historic streets of Winter Garden. Lineup starts at 4:15 at Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave. Cost is $20 donation per cart for Edgewood Children’s Ranch.

For details or a route, go to the group’s Facebook page, Christmas Golf Cart Parade.

MONDAY, DEC. 21

HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Decorate a holiday cookie and eat it, too.

Cookies and supplies provided.

One cookie per person. Limited to 50 people. Registration required by calling (407) 8357323.

BOOK TO BOOGIE 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Shake, rattle and roll with friends. Ages 2-5. For information, call (407) 835-7323.

FROSTY FLORIDA CRAFTS 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Get crafty for the holidays and make an easy project to gift or keep. Ages 6 to 12.

For details, call (407) 835-7323.

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Mother seeks donations for WOHS grad’s funeral ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER CLERMONT Aaron

Zacharias’s mother, Neena, said he was an avid fan of “The Fast & the Furious” movie franchise, “Forza Motorsport” video games and cars in general.

In a tragic turn of events reported by Florida Highway Patrol officials, it was a car that struck and killed Aaron, a 26-year-old West Orange High alumnus, at about 11:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 on Lakeshore Drive at

FUNERAL FUNDING

Neena Zacharias has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for her son’s funeral.

Those wishing to make a donation can do so at gofundme.com/gfdrjxrw.

Preston Cove Road in Clermont, where he was crossing the street outside the crosswalk.

FHP personnel are still searching for that driver, who did not stop after the crash. Small black pieces of a putty used in car work were at the scene, so the

car might have undergone recent body work.

Aaron had been training to become a mixed-martial-arts fighter while living with Neena in Clermont, she said.

“He was really trying to work on that and basically into his own little fitness thing,” she said.

The Zachariases had lived in Winter Garden since 1999 or 2000 before more recently moving to Clermont, Neena said.

While in high school, Aaron enjoyed being in a car club with his friends. After he graduated in 2007, he had sought a business degree at Everest but did not complete the program, Neena said.

County considers project ‘beyond Horizon West’ The Island Reef project would include 220 town homes and up to 20,000 square feet of retail space.

Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

Iglesia Pentecostal de Winter Garden has operated in Winter Garden for 14 years.

COMMUNITY EDITOR OAKLAND David Rodriguez bowed

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Developers are interested in creating commercial and residential space at the southeast corner of Hartzog and Avalon roads.

planned to hold hundreds of tenants. Evans said neighborhood shops with regular pedestrian and bicycle access have become a trend to serve small communities.

Boyd also noted development should trigger an expansion of Seidel Road to four lanes soon, perhaps in six months.

Residents said they would like that area to remain less trafficked and as rural as possible, citing a desire to live out in the country.

They asked to be shown the need for development to progress that far south and said they would have a better idea of their opinions on the project once drawings emerge.

Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

WHAT’S NEXT After the Dec. 9 Community Meeting, the Island Reef proposal now will move forward with a series of hearings at the Orange County Commission. All hearings will be held in the County Commission Chambers, 201 S. Rosalind Ave. Hearing dates are tentative and subject to change. n Local Planning Agency Transmittal Hearing: Jan. 21, 2016 n Board of County Commissioners Transmittal Hearing: Feb. 16, 2016 n Local Planning Agency Adoption Hearing: May 19, 2016 n Board of County Commissioners Adoption Hearing: June 21, 2016

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Aaron’s mother, Neena, said he enjoyed video games, movies and cars.

Oakland approves first Spanish church AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE

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Orange County staff hosted a preliminary community meeting Dec. 9 at Bridgwater Middle School for a project District 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd called “beyond Horizon West.”

With development moving in Village I — the finish line for Horizon West — Evans Engineering President David Evans is looking even farther south to develop 23.94 gross acres of commercial and residential property, specifically at the southeast corner of Hartzog and Avalon roads.

In a project called Island Reef, Evans is starting with a request to amend the Future Land Use from commercial to a mix of commercial and low-medium-density residential.

Evans said he would plan for up to 220 single-family units in the style of town homes and up to 20,000 square feet of retail space.

One resident who lives across the street from the proposal site, near Lake Gifford, said he was pleased with the lower height of this proposal — a maximum of 35 feet — as opposed to a taller property nearby, which he said could have a direct view into his home.

That resident wondered where the entrances to the property would be, to which Evans replied they would be as far from the intersection as possible.

Multiple residents questioned the need for commercial space at that intersection given so few residents, but county staff alluded to nearby parcels with developments

His other favorite video game series was “Call of Duty,” and he particularly enjoyed martial arts movies, she said.

“He liked all the karate movies, ‘The Matrix,’ he was into all the ‘Fast & Furious,’ all the Batman and Superman movies,” Neena said.

Beyond all else, Aaron was a spiritual soul who loved God, she said.

“He knew that Bible inside and out, and he really had a love for God and a love for life and a love for everybody,” Neena said. “He loved everybody.”

his head, giving thanks to God, following the Oakland Town Commission’s vote Dec. 8 to allow his church, Iglesia Pentecostal de Winter Garden, to operate in the town. He has represented the church in its request for a special exception for a site at 421 E. Oakland Ave., which previously was used as a commercial site.

West Orange Window and Pounds Mower & Supply were the two most recent tenants. The site is surrounded by residential zoning to the north and east, commercial to the west and a charter school to the south. It is situated in Oakland’s Gateway Corridor Overlay district, which is subject to stricter regulations.

The church has been in Winter Garden for 14 years and was seeking a larger space. The vacant building Rodriguez and Pastor Ronaldo Perez were seeking is 6,782 square feet on 1.22 acres.

The church has 84 members.

“The pastor’s vision is one service for members, and then they go have dinner and spend time with their families,” Rodriguez said. “There will be no big signage or bells or huge cross. … We want people to support us here as the first Spanish church in Oakland.”

Sunday services are from 2 to 4 p.m., and Bible study is held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Rodriguez said, so there will not be a great deal of traffic throughout the week. He said the church does not intend to hold multiple activities throughout the week or large events that would interrupt the neighborhood, and there are no plans for a daycare or preschool

that would bring added traffic and noise.

“Your intent is so impressive; we think you will be an asset to the community,” Vice Mayor Mike Satterfield told Rodriguez.

With the approval came 11 conditions, including bringing several accessory structures on the lot up to code and repairing the on-site drainage facilities.

Rodriguez thanked town staff for its guidance during this process. He and the church had gone before the commission last month attempting to get approval for another piece of property on Tubb Street, but together the elected officials and church representatives decided that space wasn’t large enough to accommodate the congregation and had too many other issues.

Oakland resident Tom Shuman said he was happy to see the church move into town.

“Churches have a way of letting the love of Jesus show through,” he said, adding that he thought the location was perfect for a church. “This was an old lumber yard; Jesus was a carpenter.”

PLAYGROUND COVER

Rainy days and the scorching sun have made physical education classes difficult for years at Oakland Avenue Charter School, but those weather conditions won’t be an issue now that the commission has agreed to spend $55,845 from the school’s reserves to purchase a fabric shade structure from Park Forms.

Officials are considering buying a dark-blue shade, which has a 93% coverage from the sun’s UV rays. The structure, measuring 60 feet by 90 feet with a height of 12 feet, is also rated for 90-mph winds but can be dismantled in the event of a hurricane.

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Is the Force strong with you?

Think you know your “Star Wars”? We asked Daniel Berry, Winter Garden resident and cohost of Podcast 66 — a weekly Star Wars podcast — to write a quiz to determine how strong The Force is with you.

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Nathan Chase, Winter Garden He has toys, Lego sets, models, posters and T-shirts proclaiming his love of everything “Star Wars.” Nathan Chase, of Winter Garden, is eagerly awaiting Friday’s debut of the series’ seventh episode.

He is attending with friends but said he most likely will see it again with family — and probably many more times after that.

chart.com — which now has hundreds of thousands of users worldwide.

What is your most prized “Star Wars” possession?

A full-sized, lobby print of an Australian variant “The Empire Strikes Back” poster.

When and where are you seeing it for the first time?

I’ll be seeing it on the Friday of opening weekend at the AMC Dolby Atmos theater in Disney Springs.

QUESTIONS:

What makes you the biggest fan in West Orange County?

Besides being a fervent admirer of the original films, their merits directly inspired me to cultivate a business idea around movies with a friend — a social network for movie-lovers called flick-

1. Padmé Amidala was a young Senator and former queen of which small planet?

“I’d take Luke, Lando, R2-D2 and C-3PO — but I’d switch Threepio off if he got too chatty.”

What makes Star Wars so popular?

It’s the combination of a vast

world of characters, locales and George Lucas’s adaptation of Joseph Campbell’s monomyth with Lucas’s business savvy and merchandising foresight that popularized the films across generations and permeated pop culture.

Did Han Solo shoot first?

Of course he did. Even if Lucas claims otherwise, at that point in the story, Solo is a smuggler for gangsters. He’s going to protect himself. It’s also essential to the arc of his character to start as the ultimate rogue to then end up as the reluctant hero.

On which planet would you most like to live?

Pre-war Naboo seems quite nice.

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2. Luke Skywalker grew up on the desert planet Tatooine, raised by his aunt and uncle. What were their names?

3. In “The Empire Strikes Back,” Captain Solo evades Imperial capture by flying into an asteroid field. According to C-3PO, what were the odds of Solo’s success in this daring maneuver?

4. George Lucas directed only three of the Star Wars films.

TRUE or FALSE? 5. In “Revenge of the Sith,” what were Anakin Skywalker’s final words to his former friend and Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi?

6. Which bounty hunter was hired

by Darth Tyranus to assassinate Senator Amidala in “Attack of the Clones”?

7. In “Return of the Jedi,” which Rebel leader delivers the infamous line, “It’s a trap!”?

8. What was the name of Jabba the Hutt’s obnoxious Kowakian monkey-lizard?

9. Which talented screenwriter is credited for working on both “The Empire Strikes Back” and “The Force Awakens”?

10. How many suns hover above the desert sands of planet Tatooine?

EXTRA CREDIT (Nerd status) A. In the new Star Wars film “The Force Awakens,” actress Gwendoline Christie plays a ruthless military leader. What is the name of her character?

B. In “Return of the Jedi,” Lando Calrissian was promoted to general within the Rebel Alliance.

What earned him this new title?

HOW DID YOU DO? 1-3: Ewok 4-6: Stormtrooper 7-9: Jedi Knight 10-12: You’re a Jedi Master. We are not worthy.

— Nathan Chase on his dream “Star Wars” squad

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Tim and Evan Bernardi, Ocoee For Ocoee residents Tim and Evan Bernardi, Star Wars is a legacy to be passed down through the generations.

Tim had just finished eighth grade when the first film was released in 1977. Evan was born in 1993, during the production hiatus, but his dad showed him the early movies at a young age, and he was mesmerized.

“To be able to share it with my son and to see him get so enthusiastic about it, that was really something,” Tim said. “We’re living proof of the fact that this is a cross-generational cultural phenomenon.”

Who are your favorite and least-favorite characters?

Evan: I’d say Qui-Gon was a good character because it was kind of his own mindset. He

basically follows his own path.

My least favorite character of all time — it is Jar Jar. Tim: I like Ewan McGregor’s portrayal of Obi-Wan. My least favorite, I’m sorry but I’m gonna have to say it —Hayden Christensen’s portrayal of Anakin Skywalker. He was whiny.

Which of the six feature films is your favorite?

Evan: “Empire Strikes Back.” It opens with this amazing battle and leads you right into the action.

Have you met any of the actors?

Evan: I did see Peter Mayhew at MegaCon a few years ago, but I didn’t speak to him.

Did Han shoot first?

Tim: George Lucas said the

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answer was “no,” because he framed Han Solo as being a John Wayne-like character, and John Wayne never shot first.

On which planet would you most like to live?

Evan: Coruscant would be my favorite one. I love how the whole planet is just one big city.

Tim: Naboo. And if I had to pick one for (Evan) to live on, it would be Alderaan.

Assemble your dream “Star Wars” squad.

Evan: The clone trooper squad from “Episode III” that carried out Order 66 because hey, they took out every Jedi in no time flat.

Tim: Han, Chewie, Obi-Wan, R2. I win.

Did Han shoot first? “No. I played it frame by frame. Greedo shot first.”

— Evan Bernardi, Ocoee

Don Bedwell, Ocoee Don Bedwell has been counting the days until the newest “Star Wars” film is out on the big screen. Now 48, he has introduced his two sons to his beloved “friends” Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca and Yoda.

What makes you the biggest fan in West Orange County?

The first time I saw “Star Wars” was the summer of 1977; I was 10. Immediately, I was hooked. The movie just spoke to me as a young man. I played with the toys. I read the books. I played like I was Han Solo. As a grown-up, I still have the toys, but they are shared with my sons.

Who is your least favorite character?

Whiny Anakin Skywalker from “Attack of the Clones.” I mean, here’s the guy who will one day be Darth Vader, whining about sand and “how it gets everywhere.” I guess Luke gets his whining from Anakin.

Which of the six feature films is your favorite?

“Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.” While everyone else was asking, “Who shot J.R.?” I was asking, “Is Darth Vader really Luke’s father?”

Have you met any of the actors?

I’ve met a lot of the stars: Kenny

Baker, Orli Shoshan, Ray Park, Peter Mayhew, Andy Secombe (the voice of Watto) and many others. I met David Prowse (Darth Vader body actor) while I was working at Universal Studios. Partied with Daniel Logan. My favorite would have to be Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian).

When did you buy your tickets for “The Force Awakens”?

My wife gave them to me as our wedding anniversary gift the day they went on sale.

What makes “Star Wars” so popular?

There are so many things to choose from that make “Star Wars” popular. The simple adventure of traveling through space to different worlds with strange giant creatures. The mythos of The Force and the struggle between the Dark Side and the Light Side.

The endless stories in the (nowbanned) Expanded Universe. The archetype characters we all know and identify. The subtle humor of the characters, even when they are in great peril.

“I was on my way to Star Wars Celebration in Orlando a couple years ago, dressed in my Jedi costume, when I was pulled over for speeding. I’m not sure what the officer thought of me, but I don’t think he appreciated the ‘Jedi mind trick’ I tried on him so that he wouldn’t give me a ticket.”

— Don Bedwell, Ocoee

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Wawa, Culver’s pass first hurdle PETER M. GORDON CONTRIBUTING WRITER WINTER GARDEN City commis-

sioners approved unanimously the first reading of an ordinance to rezone the northwest corner of West Colonial Drive and Dillard Street to Planned Commercial Development.

The developer razed the gas station and blighted motel that had been on the property and plans to build a Wawa, a Wendy’s and a Culver’s restaurant.

Despite approval, Mayor John Rees said he wasn’t thrilled with the plan as presented by Community Development Manager Steve Pash.

“We were hoping for something a little more upscale,” he said. “I’m less than impressed.”

Commissioner Kent Makin echoed Rees’ sentiment and said he hoped a new hotel would be a part of the plan for the lot.

“We’ve been working hard for a hotel since day one,” City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said.

The three stores announced will not fill the entire property, and discussions are continuing with the developer to see if an 80- to 100-room hotel could be added in the future.

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Bollhoefer outlined the construction schedule for planned improvements to three of the

city’s most heavily traveled intersections: Avalon and Marsh roads, Avalon and Tilden roads, and State Road 429/State Road 535/Stoneybrook West Parkway.

Utility relocation, curbing and temporary signal installation are underway this month at Avalon and Marsh roads. That part of the work should be completed by mid-January. Mast-arm installation, sidewalk construction, sod, pavement and striping work will start in May 2016 with completion scheduled for late July 2016.

Preliminary construction at Avalon and Tilden roads will start in early February 2016, with full construction commencing in early March 2016. The project should be completed in December 2016.

Winter Garden will pay for additional improvements to the 429/535/Stoneybrook West Parkway intersection, including additional turn lanes, and expressway on and off ramps, to improve traffic through at this busy intersection. The city plans to start construction in March 2016 and finish by October 2016.

The currently city is conducting a traffic study of the intersection and its feeder roads.

BILLBOARD ORDINANCE

Commissioners also approved the second reading of an ordinance to create a more restrictive special exception process to review bill-

boards on city property.

After the unanimous vote, commissioners approved an agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor to remove two billboards at 35 S. Dillard St. in exchange for permission to build a new digital billboard at 13394 E. Colonial Drive.

The new billboard will comply with Winter Garden’s billboard restrictions and should be no brighter than the digital billboards erected along the State Road 408.

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After eight-and-one-half years of negotiation with the city of Orlando and Orange County, City Attorney Kurt Ardaman said Winter Garden reached an agreement to buy the reclaimed water main that serves the southwest part of the city. The line is owned

by Conserv II, an organization owned 50% by Orange County and 50% by Orlando.

Winter Garden took control of the line to relocate it to accommodate the improvements to the Avalon/Tilden intersection and the development needs of the growing southwest area.

“We were hoping for something a little more upscale. I’m less than impressed.”

Mayor John Rees

IN OTHER ACTION n Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex about 0.22 acres at 360 W. Story Road. This voluntary request had been postponed in April and June. The owner plans to build a single-family home on the lot. n The commission unanimously approved the first reading of several ordinances to annex about 0.209 acres at 830 Burch St. This is a voluntary annexation of a single-family lot that will remain zoned single-family residential. n Commissioners unanimously approved annexing four lots at the corner of Magnolia Street, Gillard Avenue and Beulah Road and rezoning them to C-2 arterial commercial. n Leaders unanimously approved the Final Plat for Oakland Park’s Phase 4A. The project calls for 100 single-family lots consistent with the city zoning.

The commission also approved the Oakland Park right-of-way maintenance agreement. This agreement allows the developer to install landscaping and irrigation. They will take responsibility for its maintenance.

n Commissioners unanimously approved a binding lot agreement for Boat RV and Auto Storage of West Orange located at 1343 Green Forest Court. The business encompasses several lots used to store boats and RVs. Commissioners also approved plans to build a 34,000-squarefoot shed structure to cover the vehicles. n The commission unanimously approved giving city employees Christmas Eve off in addition to Christmas Day as a reward for their hard work during the past year. n City Manager Bollhoefer announced that the city reached an agreement with the ALDI shopping center on Colonial Drive to allow golf carts on the private paths in and around the shopping center. n Boy Scout Sebastian Frisch sat in the front row for the entire meeting to qualify for the Scouts’ Citizenship in the Nation merit badge. n The next city commission meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2016, in City Hall Commission Chambers, 300 W Plant St.

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Police stop package pirates Several alert residents, including Enclave at Berkshire Park resident Jason Parker, helped catch the suspects.

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A porch-piracy crime spree ended in the arrest of four suspects charged with driving around and swiping packages from stoops in several neighborhoods in Windermere and Horizon West.

According to Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies responded shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 10 to the area of Winter Garden-Vineland and Overstreet roads. A resident in Enclave at Berkshire Park reported suspects driving around and swiping boxes. The Sheriff’s Office then deployed deputies and its Chase helicopter to track and capture the thieves.

“Our Sector 3 Dayshift A-Platoon deputies arrested four suspects for taking packages off the doorsteps of citizens in the Windermere/(Horizon West) area,” OCSO Public Information Officer Jane Watrel said. “Chase helicopter (personnel) spotted the suspects and were able to coordinate with the deputies.”

The helicopter unit saw the suspects and vehicle matching the description while a suspect pilfered a package from a porch.

The car then traveled to the Keene’s Pointe community, where deputies from several vehicles apprehended the suspects.

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nah Decker, 17, who owned the vehicle — now face charges of felony burglary.

Enclave at Berkshire Park resident Jason Parker said he had witnessed the suspects taking boxes from people’s doors and decided to follow them to try to get a license plate number.

“My wife and I were walking our dogs with our daughter,” he said. “We noticed that five or six houses down, there was a gentleman that had a rather large box, and he was running from a porch to a car.”

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“The way they went, I could tell they were going to the back of our neighborhood, which there’s only one way to get out of, so I figured maybe I would be able to jump in my truck, get down there and get a license plate number,” he said.

“At that point, I went down to the town house complex here at Berkshire Park, and I called the cops.”

He saw the suspect car parked again, and that same man had run to two houses before getting back in the car, Parker said.

“It looked like they were following the FedEx Express truck, because it had just left that area,” he said. “They turned down the road and just really floored it, and I didn’t want to do 50 or 60 (mph) in a neighborhood area.”

Parker, still on the phone with law-enforcement officials, went to meet an officer at the original location.

“It just so happened that the people in the car had circled back around in the town house area,” he said. “They had again blasted through the neighborhood. I saw a cop at the entrance, and I told him the car had just turned onto the main street.”

Parker gave the officer a description, at which point officers took off after the suspects.

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Officers arrested the suspect on charges of burglary, grand theft, loitering and criminal mischief.

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Officers At 8:29 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle matching a description of a reported disturbance. The driver was driving without any issued license and subject to arrests in Lake County on cheat and grand theft charges, as well as in two Georgia counties, with full extradition on larceny and theft charges. Officers transported him to Orange County Jail without incident.

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The musicians performed a variety of traditional Christmas carols, Hanukkah tunes as well as holiday favorites from around the world.

Kaili Mota performed with the Westbrooke string orchestra.

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For Anna Masterson, there’s always a need for more cowbell.

Samantha Aucoin performed on the cello with the string orchestra.

Riely Gonzalez loved performing for family members and friends.

The Westbrooke Orff ensemble and chorus performed holiday music from several different cultures.

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Libraries launch pilot program The Orange County Library System will be offering accredited, private high-school diplomas and career certificates as part of a new pilot program.

Orange County is one of 11 public library systems across the state to offer Career Online High School, which already has seen success at libraries across the country. Currently, more than 1.2 million working residents of Florida ages 25 to 44 — or 12.1% of the state’s working-age population — lack high-school diplomas.

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Horizons Career Online Education through a partnership with Gale, a part of Cengage Learning.

Eleven libraries throughout the state applied to be a part of this initiative and will award scholarships for Career Online High School to qualified learners looking to earn private high school diplomas and advance their careers. Each student enrolled in Career Online High School is paired with an academic coach who offers ongoing guidance and encouragement, evaluates performance and connects the learner with the resources needed to demonstrate mastery of the course material.

Classes are supported by state board-certified instructors, and students have 24/7 access to the online learning platform. Coursework begins in one of eight high-growth, high-demand career fields before progressing to the core academic subjects.

Interested Florida residents can visit careeronlinehs.gale. com/fl to learn more about the program and which libraries will be offering it.

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The Whispering Oak Elementary School National Elementary Honor Society held its annual canned food drive, and families donated more than 3,500 items that went to the Bread of Life Center in Ocoee.

The students enjoyed the movie “Chicken Run” and spending the day in pajamas for reaching their goal. Steve Czerniejewski’s fifth-grade class won the popcorn party with 273 items donated.

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Jimenez came to the United States from Mexico when she was a teenager. After high school, she got a job at a flower shop in California, where she started learning the basic principles of design.

Within a year, the shop had put her in charge of orders for funerals and weddings.

“I always liked art,” Jimenez said. “I like playing with color.”

Jimenez and her husband later moved to Ocoee, and she has worked at Betty J’s for nine years.

“We say she designs from the heart. In every way, she does,” Jackson said about Jimenez.

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Insert greenery into the floral foam as the base. Jimenez used magnolia and salal leaves.

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Place largest flowers into the arrangement first, then berries and filler flowers, and lastly, baby’s breath or other fine-fillers.

Douglas Thomson “I am so proud of my wife, Melinda Thompson, and the Winter Garden Mommies group. They have just put together the 200th shoebox of toys that they will be giving to children hospitalized over Christmas. Hundreds of dollars were donated be people in this group and elsewhere.

Many of Winter Gardens mommies have worked hard stuffing them full of gifts. I am very proud of the work you have all done.”

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Festival of lights shines on West Orange County Gloria Green of The Jewish Pavilion has been visiting dozens of local senior facilities to share a celebration of Hanukkah, which began Dec. 6 and ended Monday evening.

These services bring Jewish Hanukkah traditions and music into these facilities where residents enjoy the traditional latkes (potato pancakes) and other holiday treats.

The latkes are in remembrance of the lamp oil that miraculously remained lit for eight days at the rededication of the sacred Temple in Jerusalem following its destruction in 168 BCE. Green, the program director at The Jewish Pavilion and a Winter Garden resident, has 12 such celebrations at facilities from Winter Garden to Dr. Phillips and downtown Orlando, including Lake Bennett Health & Rehabilitation in Ocoee; Brookdale Ocoee Senior Living; Quality Health and Health Central Park, both in Winter Garden; and Brookdale Dr. Phillips.

The Jewish Pavilion can be described as a “mobile” community center and has the assistance of 350 volunteers and a small staff. For more information, to contribute, or volunteer for The Jewish Pavilion, visit jewishpavilion.org or call (407) 678-9363.

Risa and Jeff Sikora, along with their sons, Chad and Grant, helped grandfather Sheldon Silberstein celebrate Hanukkah along with a dozen other residents at Brookdale Ocoee Assisted Living. Gloria Green, program director for The Jewish Pavilion, arranged the event with Brookdale Activity Director Christine Gerard. Frequent guest and much-loved performer Kenny Wayne played Broadway and holiday favorites.

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FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION THROWBACK THURSDAY DEC. 5, 1941 Florida citrus was always a special treat, especially for family and friends living in colder climes.

An advertisement in the Dec. 5, 1941, issue of West Orange News suggested folks buy local fruit to give as a holiday gift. That year, there were about 45,000 acres of citrus in all of Orange County and dozens of growers in West Orange County.

80 years ago

See the new 1936 Ford V-8 at your Ford dealer — $510 and up. Griffin Chevrolet Co., Winter Garden, is advertising the new Chevrolet for 1936 at $495.

75 years ago

Christmas cards and letters will be taken to the Christmas, Florida, post office for mailing again this year by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.

Miss Dottie Lu Hall, Miss Ruth Grafton and Miss Lela Henderson attended dances held at Bolles Military School in Jacksonville.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES underway. They are seated on a parade float, and their father said they might have been occupying Santa’s chair (assuming they had spent the

year being nice).

Christmas parades have been a beloved tradition in downtown Winter Garden for decades.

Calvary Baptist Church plans a $125,000 addition to its sanctuary on Dillard Street. Its auditorium will seat 600.

This photo Christmas card shows Kurt and Katrinka Van Deventer, children of Ted and Mary, before the 1966 Winter Garden Christmas Parade got

45 years ago

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its new History Research and Education Center.

Two of the original buildings at the old Windermere school site are in the process of being torn down as part of a modernization and beautification program.

Crowned king and queen at the West Orange Youth Center Christmas party were Chip Narramore and Brenda Holland. Prince and princess were Tommy Sewell and Tammy Kennington.

40 years ago

Michael Hurley, of Windermere, and James McKey, of Winter Garden, were among the members of the Arthur and Hurley band appearing through Christmas at Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland Terrace.

15 years ago

West Orange High School marked the 23rd anniversary of Principal Raymond Screws’ death with a moment of silence. Screws was shot and killed in his office by Assistant Principal Roosevelt

Holloman Jr. after a verbal altercation in December 1977.

Holloman was found guilty of first-degree murder and given life in prison.

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John T. Langford, born Oct. 13, 1947, in Dunedin, Florida, joined the Lord Dec. 1, 2015, in Winter Garden, Florida.

He graduated in 1965 from Largo High School and in 1969 from Florida State University. He joined the U.S. Air Force as an officer in 1969 and served until 1975. While in the Air Force, he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses for exemplary skill and outstanding airmanship. The latter was awarded for his participation as navigator on Operation Baby Lift.

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Evelyn T. Riddle, age 94, born in Forked Deer, Tennessee, passed away on Monday Nov. 23, 2015.

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father, Quincy Thomas Langford; and a sister, Jennifer Ann Langford.

Survivors are his mother, Mattie Lou Langford; sister, Sandra Hester; wife of 40 years, Cindy Langford; sons, John Quincy Langford, Zachary Thomas Langford; daughters-in-law, Tiffany Langmiss her dearly: Gillian Violette, Grant Doshna, Gregg Doshna, Hayden Violette, Laina Violette and Lukas Violette.

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ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN Droves drove to the large parking lot on West Plant Street for what might have been the last Cruz-N-Car Show, a tradition each third Saturday of the month for about seven years.

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Strengthening a program pin by pin Jules Joseph and George Schanck are ready to lead a strong Ocoee wresting team this winter.

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West Orange senior wide receiver Eddie McDoom made fans of the Oregon Ducks very happy when he committed to play his college football there.

McDoom, rated a 4-star prospect by ESPN, chose the Ducks over offers from Michigan, Florida, Clemson and several other highprofile programs.

years ago, Jules Joseph and George Schanck were training together as a part of a football workout at Ocoee High School.

At the time, the two athletes didn’t know one another, but Joseph encouraged Schanck to come out for the wrestling team.

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tling program. At the end of last season, Joseph and Schanck made the state wrestling competition. Only one other wrestler in the Ocoee wrestling program’s five-year history had gone before.

“It was pretty exciting,” Joseph said. “A lot of hard work I put in the season making it to the state tournament.

I was pretty nervous, but I was pumped to compete at that level at the same time.”

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George Schanck and Jules Joseph have wrestled together for three years.

WARRIORS RECOGNIZED West Orange senior quarterback Woody Barrett was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 8A Player of the Year, and senior defensive back Ben Bollinger was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the Orlando Touchdown Club.

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Ocoee senior quarterback Steve Hogan was a perfect 6-of-6 passing with a touchdown to lead the West team to a 28-14 victory in the 22nd Annual Orange County Senior Bowl Dec. 9.

The West team was coached by Foundation Academy head coach Brad Lord.

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Parker Boudreaux, a Winter Garden resident and senior offensive lineman for Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando, was part of a Hornets squad that won the 2015 Class 5A State Championship Dec. 11.

The Hornets defeated Wakulla in a thriller, 37-34.

The Ocoee Bulldogs completed a perfect 16-0 season Dec. 12 at the Pop Warner Super Bowl.

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When did you start playing basketball?

I started playing basketball when I was 5, and I would say I got into it on my own — no one played basketball in my family.

Do you have a favorite player or team?

Lebron (James). He’s my favorite player, and I don’t have a team, so wherever he goes I go — best player.

Do you play any other sports?

No, but if I had a choice — if basketball didn’t work out — I’d say tennis. I like to watch tennis. Tennis is hard.

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Do you have a favorite memory playing basketball here?

I do. I have to say our first game here against West Orange. We came out with a bang. I felt like we played well, and that’s something we have to be consistent on, bring that to the other games.

What about basketball do you like the most?

I just like being part of a team, and doing something not on your own but as a team makes it more fun. Being able to bond with each other means something.

What are your plans after high school?

I definitely want to go to college. I want to study health and sciences. I would like to be a pediatric nurse. That’s what I want to do after my career in basketball.

Are there any colleges you’re looking at yet?

No, I’m undecided right now.

Do you have a favorite class in school?

My favorite class would have to be physics, just because of my teacher. Out of all my teachers, she keeps us entertained and she teaches at the same time, so it’s pretty fun.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I don’t like to go out much.

I like to spend time with my family, go to my godmother’s house or just catch a movie with my dad.

Is there a movie you’ve seen or looked forward to recently?

I’ve heard “Creed” was good, that new boxing movie, but I haven’t seen it yet. I haven’t been to the movies in a while.

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my receivers, they catch the ball, and we get fired up,” Sides said. “They’re great. They make the whole game go better.”

Ocoee led 22-0 at the half, and its defense proved crucial the rest of the way as Bulldogs got stops — and turnovers — when they needed them.

“Defense, all year long, has been the strength of our team,” head coach Jerry Middleton said. “We only gave up three touchdowns during the regular season. My kids are very smart with good football IQs. They get to the ball and they play fast.”

The Bulldogs were dominant over their six days at this fall’s national tournament, winning their second and third games — against the Calumet City (Illinois) Thunderbolts and the Miners, respectively — by a combined 61 points.

The only time Ocoee struggled was in the first game of the tournament, an 18-12 win Dec. 6 against the Palm Bay Rockets.

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the second half before mounting a comeback.

“The Palm Bay game, actually, made my team dial in even more,” Middleton said. “We were down by 12 with eight minutes left in the game and found a way to come back.”

Afterward, parents, family and friends celebrated with their undefeated champions, and newly elected Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson congratulated the team and invited them to the next City Commission meeting to be recognized for their achievement.

It is the first national championship for the Bulldogs organization and the first in more than a decade for the Mid-Florida Pop Warner Conference.

“I’m ecstatic,” Middleton said. “I’m happy for these kids, because a lot of these kids have been playing Pop Warner Football since they were 5 years old. We love it.”

The 2015 Ocoee Bulldogs Unlimited team (as listed on game day roster in numerical order): Jadan Robinson, Jaylon Carlies, Antravious Spires Jr., Tamon Lynum, Nemea Hall, Timmy Sides, Dominick Hill, Kelton Law, Kaleel Parker, Jomaal Destina, Jacquarius LeGrand, Justin Hoskins, Lovie Jenkins, Devin Dorsey, Jeffrey Clairzimon, Jonquavious Johnson, Channing Ratcliffe, Steven Joseph, Jamil Yepez, Esdras Feneluc, Josaih Tisdale-Robinson, Marc Wood, Roberto Reyes, Kens Vilsaint, Jomar Yepez Head coach: Jerry Middleton Coaches/staff: Ashton Watts, Craig Crawford, Koi Slaughter, Antonio Vargas, Rob Karbowsky, Harrison Jones, Wendy Dorsey and Sueann Contanche

Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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At the state competition, Joseph, now a senior, and Schanck, a junior, were able to wrestle against higher-level competitors and gain more experience.

They continued gaining experience this summer at the AAU National Duels and the USA Wrestling Freestyle and Greco Nationals.

In the AAU National Duels, the team they competed with, Westside Wrestling, came in fifth. Joseph won seven of 10 duels and Schanck won six of 10.

The competition made the teammates want to be more well-rounded wrestlers.

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Both Schanck and Joseph learned they want to improve their shots.

“In those competitions we learned that shots help us win matches,” Joseph said.

Now, the duo leads a team of Ocoee wrestlers who have more experience than years past.

Mike Shultz, who takes over the program this year after spending the last three seasons as an assistant, has watched the team develop into a contender.

“This is a really good group,” Shultz said. “This is one of the better young groups I’ve worked with. They’re good, hard-work-

ing kids — very together.”

Now with a history of three players competing at state, the team has a foundation to build upon. But Shultz isn’t out to weigh his athletes down with pressure and lofty goals.

Instead, he is encouraging the team to focus on every match and meet as they come and to continue to a build a culture for a strong wrestling program at Ocoee High School.

“Never look past the first match; always just focus on the next match, the next opponent you have,” Joseph said.

“Just take it one match at a time,” Schanck added.

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Cardinals place third at AYF Nationals The Ocoee Cardinals eighth-grade team won two of its three games at American Youth Football Nationals last week in Kissimmee, capped by a 32-0 win over a team from Arizona.

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The 2015 Ocoee Cardinals eighthgrade team (as listed on game day roster in numerical order): Cadarrius Butler, Treveon Bouie, Jacquez Jones, Daveon Reynolds, Larry Preston, Noah Scholfield, Darrius Daniels, Jaylond Pendleton, Antonio Sledge, Javarus Miles, Javon Quarterman, Jalen Williams, Russell Jordan Kacir, Victor Suarez, Jaylen Bailey, Silas Stewart, Tucker Ingram, Lexan Coleman, La’Daimion Rangel, Curtis Ruff, Joseph Hill, Jacob Prose, Joshua Lewis Editor’s note: Some players listed were not available to play in AYF Nationals Head coach: Julian Pittman Coaches: Michael Parker, Victor Suarez and Larry Preston

STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR KISSIMMEE The Ocoee

Cardinals 14U team concluded play at American Youth Football Nationals the morning of Dec. 10 by dominating a team from East Valley, Arizona, 32-0.

The victory locked up third place in the 14U A Bracket for the Cardinals and came just two days after Ocoee defeated a team from Salem, Massachusetts, by the same score.

In the tournament’s opening round, on Dec. 6, the Cardinals struggled in part due to the long layoff between Southeast Regionals and Nationals.

The break was nearly a month, as AYF Southeast Regionals concluded Nov. 13. Ocoee, which also was down to 17 players because of injury, fell to the Osceola Panthers in that opening contest, 28-0.

“I’m proud that they worked through their adversity,” head coach Julian Pittman said. “We have a lot of injuries and a couple guys who didn’t make it to the second and third game. So, for these guys to come together and play through adversity, I’m just very proud of them — hats go off to them.”

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This is the second time Pittman has had a team place in the top three at nationals, having had a prior team place second in the nation in 2013.

“I’d just like to thank my assistant coaches and the parents; I’ve got a good staff,” Pittman said. “We teach fundamentals, we teach the basics and we teach having fun.”

And, although the kids may not

all be teammates going forward at the high-school level, Pittman and his staff are optimistic that wherever the play their varsity ball, they will represent the Cardinals well.

“When they go to high school, I want the high school coach to say, ‘At least you learned something (in youth football),’” Pittman said. “They can bring what we taught them and transition to that next level.”

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New girls hoops coaches lead area programs West Orange’s Mark Oates and Foundation Academy’s Dejon Everson hope to build contenders out of young programs beginning this winter.

STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR WINTER GARDEN There

are two new head coaches for girls basketball programs in Winter Garden, with Mark Oates taking over this fall at West Orange High and Dejon Everson the new coach at Foundation Academy.

Both coaches hope they can

take young teams and build them into contenders.

Oates comes to the Warriors (4-4) after a successful run at Leesburg High in Lake County.

During his time coaching the Jackets, Leesburg made the playoffs seven times and won three regional championships. Beyond that, Oates said he felt good

“I’m just looking to take the program further than it’s ever been before; I want them to have a passion for the game and love it just like I (do).”

about having a program where athletes grew as individuals.

“Family — that’s what we did at Leesburg and that’s what I’m trying to bring here,” Oates said.

“We try to teach life skills through basketball. … The thing I’m most proud about with my time at Leesburg is every girl that came through our program went to college.”

After a 2014-15 season for West Orange that was cancelled because of problems within the team, Oates now is heading a program that has just one holdover from last year’s roster: Ciara Thompson. Thompson, a UCF signee and the Warriors’ best player, is averaging 13.8 points per game to pair with 9.4 rebounds.

“She’s very important because the other girls look up to her,” Oates said. “(Thompson is a) wonderful kid, she’s very coachable. I wish she was a freshman.”

Fortunately, Oates does have plenty of freshmen on the team — seven, to be exact. One of those is the team’s second-leading scorer, Christina Kline (13.4 points per game), who Oates says is fearless.

The Warriors have won two consecutive contests after falling to Wekiva Dec. 1, and Oates is optimistic he can instill a greater sense of passion and toughness upon his young team.

Where Oates has a long résumé in the girls game, Everson is new to it. After serving as an assistant at Foundation for three years on the boys side, the young coach has earned his first head coaching role with the girls varsity team. The Lions are 4-7 so far, and Everson is looking to lay a foundation for

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“We try to teach life skills through basketball. … The thing I’m most proud about with my time at Leesburg is every girl that came through our program went to college.”

Mark Oates, West Orange High School girls basketball coach

the rest of the season — and seasons to come.

“I’m just looking to take the program further than it’s ever been before; I want them to have a passion for the game and love it just like I (do),” Everson said. “I’m trying to do something more uptempo. I only have two plays — I’m just trying to keep it simple.”

Coming from the boys side, Everson has had to adapt his coaching style and his game plan to meet the needs of a young roster for Foundation. He has been

encouraged by the girls’ gameby-game improvements.

“We’re a lot better than where we first started,” Everson said.

“I’m happy. Every little thing I take as a plus.”

The Lions are next in action at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at International Community School, and the Warriors will travel to take on Oak Ridge, also Dec. 17, with that contest set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to enjoy yourself this holiday season at family and work gatherings without packing on the pounds.

Five effective ways to keep weight off Protein is, by nature, very filling.

And by filling up on lean protein, you’ll avoid other — potentially more destructive — food items at the buffet.

2. Add veggies. Find the vegetables that are prepared healthy, such as a veggie platter of raw vegetables, salad (but skip the croutons and bacon bits and use a little olive oil and vinegar for dressing), roasted/ baked vegetables, green beans and Brussels sprouts, and fill up the remainder of your plate with the veggies. The combination of protein and vegetables will leave you feeling satiated.

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I know how it feels to go into the new year feeling puffy, tired and depressed because the scale showed I gained five pounds — or more. However, with just a few adjustments to my holiday game plan, the last three years have been completely different.

It is possible to go into the new year feeling healthy.

These are tried-and-true tips that have been successfully implemented by me as well as many of my clients.

1. Start with protein. So you’re scoping out the buffet setup at a holiday party, and you’re contemplating what to eat. I’m betting there’s a turkey there. Or a ham. Or some shrimp cocktail. Start with the protein first.

3. Bring your own healthy dish. Many times, the parties you attend throughout the holidays are potluck style. This is a great opportunity for you to contribute something healthy to the table. Bring whatever your weakness is. If it is dessert, prepare a healthy dessert. If it is the side dish, prepare your favorite vegetable cooked in a healthy way.

4. Don’t go hungry. Instead of showing up with your stomach growling and mouth salivating, take action to ensure you arrive

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How? Easy. Have something healthy before you arrive. Have a protein shake before you go or snack such as almonds and apples. It is easier to say “no” when we keep hunger and cravings at bay.

5. Do not drink calories.

Calories in beverages are wasted calories. They do nothing to increase satiety or fullness. If it has calories, don’t drink it — plain and simple. If you’d like some variety beyond plain water, add fruit to your water, have unsweet tea or seltzer water with a slice of lemon. As soon as you arrive, before you do anything else, pour yourself a big glass of water, drink it down and wait 15 minutes before eating anything.

Let this be the year that’s different from all the others; the year where you actually begin healthier and fitter than all the previous years combined.

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IronDAD: Avoid the holiday gut It’s no secret that the holidays are the worst time of year for healthy eating.

It is so hard to go to family functions and not eat at least one piece of Grandma’s special pie or your sister’s famous marshmallow surprise that she only makes one time a year.

Just like the Real IronDAD blog, the holidays are about food, family, and fun. There is a way to have all three without getting completely off track with your health.

There’s another reason not to go crazy at holiday parties.

It’s no coincidence that the holidays are the sickest time of year. It’s not just the cold weather that gets us sneezing.

It makes perfect sense — we gorge ourselves in the name of jolly feelings that abound throughout the last few months of the year, starting off with the biggest junk food day, Halloween. We eat a ton of candy and send our immune systems into a tailspin as we continue to go to parties, eat too many desserts and drink alcohol without being responsible for controlling our intake. Working out?

Forget that! We are too busy with holiday functions and shopping.

By the time we get to January, we are so out of control that we make a New Year’s resolution to be healthier, which on average lasts about two weeks.

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We always hear about how diets don’t work because they are temporary. Lifestyle changes are permanent. If you have made a lifestyle change for the better and want to stay healthy this holiday season, stay true to yourself.

This holiday season, I want you to enjoy the cookie. I want you to have some of Grandma’s pie. Go ahead, eat that special dessert your sister makes, but don’t forget about your best friends: fruits and veggies.

Continue to think about your plant-powered proteins, fruits, veggies and grains. If you know you have a holiday party at night with an amazing buffet, eat clean whole foods all day so you can have a treat at night.

You’ve got this. When you are ready, get back on track. The holidays are only temporary, but the damage you do to your body by overindulging could be permanent if you keep these habits.

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REAL ESTATE 1350 Plumgrass Circle, Ocoee ASKING PRICE: $239,900 BEDROOMS: 4 | BATHS: 2 | SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,978 NEIGHBORHOOD: Reserve at Meadow Lakes SCHOOLS: Clarcona Elementary, Ocoee Middle, Ocoee High DETAILS: This Ryland Homes Wilshire model features energy-efficient double-glazed windows, Energy Star appliances and 15-Seer central air. The eat-in island kitchen features abundant cabinet space and opens to spacious family room.

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920 McPherson Place, Winter Garden ASKING PRICE: $239,995 BEDROOMS: 4 | BATHROOMS: 2 | SQUARE FEET: 2,570 NEIGHBORHOOD: Fullers Crossing SCHOOLS: Maxey Elementary, Lakeview Middle, Ocoee High DESCRIPTION: This home features an open plan and vaulted ceilings. It has ceramic tile throughout with intricate inlay in the entrance. The kitchen includes all appliances as well as 42-inch cabinets and silestone counter space. The master bath features a tiled shower and separate garden tub and dual sinks. This home is within short distance to Chapin Station along the West Orange Trail.

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The West Orange Solar Coop, which has accumulated more than 50 members since it was first organized, has selected an installer of solar panels for the homes of its members.

SEM Power, based in Tampa, is the installer of choice, based on its price estimates and quality of service.

“Because they buy in bulk, they have no shipping fees and are able to offer very low prices to their customers,” said Joan Cleary, one of the leaders of the co-op.

“It was the combination of experience, excellence in workmanship and low prices that prompted us to choose SEM Power.”

New members still can join. The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Windermere Library, 530 Main St.

After more than forty years of serving clients in the Winter Garden community, Larry Cappleman will retire effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Cappleman has handled local insurance coverage through Hillcrest Insurance Agency and his family’s business before that for more than 42 years. He will continue to act as chief financial officer of Hillcrest and will continue to be involved with Hillcrest Financial and Business planning through 2018.

Kevin McEwan, Larry Cappleman’s longtime business partner, will step up to help manage Hillcrest’s insurance clients, and Linda Harz will continue to assist with routine issues and questions.

Heather Ogilvie, Andrea West and new personal insurance specialist Victor Ruser will keep providing assistance with Hillcrest’s insurance coverage.

Cappleman plans to use his time in retirement to spend time traveling with his wife, Debbie.

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The home at 10213 Emerald Woods Ave., Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $429,500. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,239 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $132.60.

The home at 6601 Fairway Cove Drive, Orlando, sold Nov. 23, for $430,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,989 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $143.86.

This Stoneybrook West home, at 1911 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $775,000. This home is situated on a lot on Black Lake and includes an in-law suite with separate living space and private bath.

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The home at 1911 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $775,000. Built in 2004, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,538 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $170.78.

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The town house at 9056 Della Scala Circle, Orlando, sold Nov. 24, for $357,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,326 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $153.48.

The home at 1201 Shelter Rock Road, Orlando, sold Nov. 23, for $372,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,284 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $113.28.

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The home at 7813 Glen Crest Way, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $390,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,523 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $154.58.

The town house at 3015 Metro Sevilla Drive, No. 102, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $220,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,010 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $109.45.

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The home at 7706 Bardmoor Hill Circle, Orlando, sold Nov. 24, for $296,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,463 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.18.

VENTURA AT STONEBRIDGE COMMONS

The condo at 6402 Cava Alta Drive, No. 103, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $125,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,247 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $100.24.

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square foot is $60.52.

Total Sales: 66 High Sale Price: $775,000 Low Sale Price: $16,000 REO/Bank Owned: 11 Auction/REO: One Short Sales: One

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OAKLAND

SOUTHERN OAKS AT OAKLAND SHORES

The home at 91 E. Vandermeer Ave., Oakland, sold Nov. 20, for $410,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,094 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.51.

OCOEE

CROSS CREEK

The home at 510 Winding Hollow Ave., Ocoee, sold Nov. 25, for $265,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,767 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.97.

CROWN POINT WODS

The home at 1337 Log Landing Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 25, for $345,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,898 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.05.

HAMMOCKS

The home at 1007 Shady Maple Circle, Ocoee, sold Nov. 24, for $275,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,280 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.61.

OCOEE

The home at 11 E. Columbus St., Ocoee, sold Nov. 20, for $65,000.

Built in 1946, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,074 square feet of living area. The price per

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The home at 11022 Groveshire Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 23, for $355,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,464 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $144.07.

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The home at 1522 Sagebrook Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 20, for $225,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,973 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.04.

SAWMILL

The home at 5012 Mill Stream Road, Ocoee, sold Nov. 24, for $170,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,280 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $132.81.

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This Southern Oaks at Oakland Shores home, at 91 E. Vandermeer Ave., Oakland, sold Nov. 20, for $410,000. The home sits adjacent to nearly an acre of fully mowed retention pond, allowing a bonus playground for the family for most days of the year.

living area. The price per square foot is $61.35.

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HARBOR POINT

WESTMINSTER LANDING

WILLLOWWOOD

The home at 8506 Sunset Willow Court, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $590,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 4,011 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.10.

ENCLAVE AT BERKSHIRE PARK

MABEL BRIDGE

The home at 7916 Westminster Abbey Blvd., Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $427,500. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,998 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $142.60.

The home at 4408 Silver Willow Court, Orlando, sold Nov. 25, for $327,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,548 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.34.

THE LAKES

WEST ORANGE The home at 7152 Keel Court, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $209,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,488 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $140.46.

The home at 11660 Acosta Ave., Orlando, sold Nov. 23, for $280,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,276 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $123.02.

OAK MEADOWS

The home at 246 Alston Drive, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $90,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,467 square feet of

The home at 2106 Stillington St., Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $510,000. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 3,837 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $132.92.

WESTMOOR

The home at 132 Westmoor Bend, Orlando, sold Nov. 25, for $185,100. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,375 square feet of living area. The price per square foot

WINDERMERE ASHLIN PARK

The home at 11456 Misty Oak Alley, Windermere, sold Nov. 23, for $335,600. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,193 square feet. The price per square foot is

The home at 7332 Colbury Ave., Windermere, sold Nov. 20, for $308,800. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths and 2,699 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.41.

The home at 1715 Down Lake Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 24, for $427,000 (REO/bank owned).

Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,637 square feet of living area on one acre. The price per square foot is $161.93.

SILVER WOODS

The home at 9385 Woodbreeze Blvd., Windermere, sold Nov. 23, for $259,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths SEE TRANSACTION PAGE 4B

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291 PARTRIDGE PEA LANE PRACTICALLY NEW HOME IN OCOEE!

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This beautiful 6 bedroom home is located in a guard gated community with resort style pool. Home has upgraded kitchen with double ovens, cooktop, granite counter tops and upgraded cabinets, a 4-car garage and formal living room and dining room. The back yard is fully fenced and overlooks a conservation area which is home to Bald Eagles. Call me today to make this your new home! MLS#O5390294 Mike Thomas 407-409-5505

GATED BELMERE!

BEAUTIFUL WINDERMERE DOWNS

Short Sale. Excellent condition home with 3 bedrooms, two baths and a large fenced yard—only $120,000! Call Dana Bumford 352-255-9957 MLS#G4809770

Private, gated 1/2 Acre. Custom built 4BE/4BA split floor plan home. Large front porch. Formal living/ dining area. Family Room. Large kitchen with bar and island. Large master Bedroom. Office/Nursery next to the master bedroom. 4th Bedroom/Bonus Room with bathroom over the garage. Screenedin pool area overlooking the private backyard. Call Jay McGriff 352-978-9633

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Practically NEW 6BE/4BA in Ocoee. Upgraded and Energy Efficient—ready for new owner! Gated community. Huge space. MUST SEE! Call now! Andy Anderson 407-625-1675325-6107 MLS#O5358312

Popular Rutenberg Floor Plan! This home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths PLUS office PLUS Bonus Room/Theater Room, hardwood flooring, tile and carpet. A 3-car garage with epoxy flooring, upgraded pool and spa with salt system, solar and electric heater and a variable speed pool pump. California closets throughout the home. Asking $475,000 MLS#O5367152 Call Kristi Matthew 407-325-6107

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WINDERMERE LAKEFRONT HOMES ON SKI LAKES

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Great 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with brand new kitchen and new appliances.

Bathroom has been re-done. First Floor unit, balcony with a storage unit.

MLS#O5377134. Call Kristi Matthew, 407-325-6107

Starng in the $500K! You can have your own private resort with custom features, POOL, Community Recreaon Center, beauful lake views from all areas of your custom home! Call Mane Pawlicki 321-695-9298 MLS#O5352859

Call to view this tastefully decorated and upgraded home on a corner lot in Belmere. 4/2 split plan with open kitchen, office space and plenty of natural light. Walk through the living room, family room, or master bedroom to enjoy the private back yard with screened lanai and paver patio. MLS#O5367395 Jessica Stone 407-484-2879

Enjoy deeded lake access and a home featuring an updated pool, bathrooms, and kitchen all while keeping the home’s original charm. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus bonus room and screened lanai in an established neighborhood with large lots. Home is move-in ready just waiting for you! Jessica Stone 407-484-2879 MLS#O5229940

Build your dream home on this peaceful lot with beautiful backyard sunsets overlooking the 13th fairway of the Swiss Fairways CC. Motivated seller willing to owner finance. NO HOA. MLS#O5367651 Murray Sawyer 407-697-5989 MurraySawyerRealtor@gmail.com

Fantastic gated community in Palma Vista at Metrowest. Brazilian cherry floors, vaulted ceiling & 8’ doorway. Master is truly a suite with large mirrored walk-in closet, bright & light bath surrounded by Travertine Tile and Granite Counters.

Kitchen features Granite, wall oven, 2 microwaves & an extra large walk-in Pantry. Relax by your sparkling pool, & spa with fountain and beautiful tropical landscaping all on your brick paver Lanai in your private back yard! MLS#O5357697.

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living area. The price per square foot is $111.27.

and 2,139 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.25.

LAKE COVE POINTE

The home at 14031 Snowy Owl Lane, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $299,490. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,181 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $137.32.

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The home at 536 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $370,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,336 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $110.91.

TOWN OF WINDERMERE

The home at 201 W. Fifth Ave., Windermere, sold Nov. 23, for $350,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,116 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.41.

OAKLAND PARK

VINEYARDS

The home at 6612 Merrick Landing Blvd., Windermere, sold Nov. 23, for $315,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,127 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.10.

WINDERMERE TRAILS

The home at 8593 Lookout Pointe Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 23, for $272,252. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,004 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.85.

WINTER GARDEN

ALEXANDER RIDGE

The home at 2053 Solar Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $353,840. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,265 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $108.37.

The home at 2049 Solar Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $338,940. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,919 square feet. The price per square foot is $116.12.

The home at 857 Heiston Lane, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $467,500. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,835 square feet. The price per square foot is $164.90.

This home, at 1715 Down Lake Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 24, for $427,000 (REO/bank owned). Residents of The Lakes community enjoy private ramp access to Lake Down on the Butler Chain of Lakes, complete with dock and gazebo.

The home at 1003 Britton Alley, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 24, for $445,033. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,100 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $143.56.

The home at 2036 Portcastle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $190,000 (REO/bank owned).

Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,857 square feet. The price per square foot is $102.32.

The home at 965 Pawley Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $440,963. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,442 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $180.57.

The home at 1644 Sherbourne St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $187,200 (REO/bank owned).

Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 1,701 square feet. The price per square foot is $110.05.

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The home at 120 W. Miller St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 24, for $213,450. Built in 1963, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,326 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.97.

The home at 1923 Seatonham St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 24, for $180,000 (REO/bank owned).

Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,345 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $133.83.

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The condo at 317 Southern Pecan Circle, No. 202, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $95,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2005, it has one bedroom, one bath and 738 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.73.

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The home at 15618 Expedition St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $295,300. Built in 2012, it has six bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,654 square feet of

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The home at 2645 Shirehall Lane, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $330,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,968 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $111.19.

The home at 14943 Masthead

Landing Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $282,900. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,520 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.26.

The home at 2520 Oakington St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 24, for $242,500. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,607 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.90.

The town house at 15518 Campden St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 24, for $190,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,659 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.53.

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The home at 7518 Bluejack Oak Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $300,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths

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The home at 15007 Purple Martin St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $293,990. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,110 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $139.33.

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The town house at 15649 Boggy Oak Circle, No. 53, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $161,400.

Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,699 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $95.

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The home at 17953 Gourd Neck Loop, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 23, for $452,447. Built in 2015, it has seven bedrooms, four baths and 4,700 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $96.27.

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The home at 12019 Radbourne St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 24, for $350,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,418 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $144.75.

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“As the business has continued to evolve and expand along with our customer base, it only felt right to bring in more support to take InstaNatural to the next level,” Patel said. “Dan has the vision and background to take us there, and I’m thrilled to have him as our new CEO.” Brenner graduated with an MBA from the University of Florida and then worked for Charles Schwab before moving to SPRIM, a multidisciplinary team of professionals with expertise in turning scientific data into strategic added-value for businesses. At SPRIM, Brenner helped companies across the whole product development cycle, from ideation to clinical research and all the way through marketing.

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Catherine Cavins, left, and Piper Hood are the owners of HUB 925 — a new co-working space in Dr. Phillips.

Partners Piper Hood and Cathy Cavins introduced HUB 925 in late October as the newest addition to a growing shared-workspace scene.

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HUB 925 opened in the Venezia Plaza shopping center on Sand Lake Road. The new co-working space bills itself as “an ideal respite from a distracting home office, overcrowded coffee shop or stale office environment.”

The concept itself is something Hood and Cavins are excited to introduce to the market.

“The easiest way to explain (a co-working space) is just to say it’s a place to go and get work done,” Hood said.

From personal experience, Hood said working from home sometimes is not all it is cracked up to be. The home environment can be distracting and isolating, and a co-working space can provide the camaraderie and energy of an office — without the actual office, she said.

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Since we’ve opened, every person that walks in the door says, ‘Wow, this is cool.’ I think (the decor is) the No. 1 thing that draws people in.”

Hood and Cavins also are excited about their specific location — along Restaurant Row, in the same plaza as popular restaurants such as Rocco’s Tacos and having a close proximity to Interstate 4, International Drive and the Orange County Convention Center.

HUB 925 offers different options for members, based on how many days a week they would like to use the space.

Although this model was part of the equation from the beginning, another arose — once again — to meet a need. When a freelance photographer sought the ability to just rent one of the two conference rooms for her meetings, that opened the partners’ eyes to a new possibility. Now, conference rooms are available to rent by the hour, and the venue itself is available to rent after business hours.

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91 Warren of Cooperstown 17 Radials, in Britain 21 Born yesterday, so to 63 He went boating with 93 Mexican stew speak Noah 94 Not out, in baseball 23 Rounded protuber64 Days before special 95 Two cents’ worth ance days 97 Pajamas and such 28 Insect organ 66 Marina slots 99 Wood-chopping tools 30 Curtain holder 68 Swab makeup 102 Leg bone 32 Communicate by PC 73 Awkward-looking picnic 104 Big name in small 34 Palindromic ship deck contest construction 36 Turkish elder states76 “The ___-Spangled 105 Salon supply man (var.)

Banner” 106 Tirana’s land 37 Unruly kids 77 What carbon monoxide 109 Telephoned 38 The Duchess of York lacks 110 Troops’ campsite 41 Prefix with “dynamics” 80 River of Venezuela 112 Layers of earth or “nuclear” 81 Soft palate feature 114 Actor LaBeouf 44 Window cleaner’s 83 Parts of molecules 116 Alley prowler 86 Man of steal?

120 Strike down, Biblically blemish

45 Star in Cygnus 47 Move in a hurry 49 Bloodhound’s asset 50 Literary miscellanies 53 Theater reviews, at times 55 Pirate’s take 56 Pull from the ground 58 Permeate 60 ___ message (made one’s point) 65 Assists, three-pointers, runs scored, etc.

67 “I’ll say!”

69 Computer menu option, sometimes 70 Latin eyes 71 Yield to pressure 72 Farm yield 73 Bends under stress 74 Field of study 75 Chewing the fat 78 Lubricated a squeak 79 Four-part race 82 Inhales water, e.g.

84 Easily shaped 85 One of a ream 87 Taxi passenger 89 “Black gold” 90 “Oompah” instrument 92 Annul 96 Anchovy containers 98 Hollow, muffin-shaped pastry 100 Key with an arrow, once 101 Respectful address 103 Terror-struck 106 AARP and NAACP, for two 107 Microsoft smartphone 108 “Garfield” exclamation 111 Griffith of boxing 113 “A ___ of Two Cities” 115 Certain constructing beam 117 City near Bogota 118 “Lemme ___!” (fightin’ words) 119 Decade numbers 122 CPO’s superior 124 Gridiron “zebra”

CRYPTOQUIZ Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a prominent physician. Using the hints K=I and C=R, decipher the clues to name the physician.

1. M F Y C K L M 2. H K C T W T X D 3. Q T W K T 4. L M E L Y C 5. M K O R This physician was known as the “Father of Biophilosophy”:

SUDOKU

Solve the puzzle by placing the numbers 1 through 9 in each row, column and box.

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