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CONTENTS

JULY 2019

FEATURE

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DEPARTMENTS 8 BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK Read about recent decisions made by community leaders.

12 INTRODUCTION Meet Baldwin Park Living’s new editor, Danielle Hendrix.

14 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Denny O’Neil shares memories from the military.

15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Looking for something fun in Baldwin Park? Find it here.

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16 AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt shares tips for remembering names.

PICTURE PERFECT The Photography Truck is a full photography studio on wheels.

34 KEEPING IT REAL ESTATE Five reasons why your house might not be selling.

18 NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS Looking to connect? Find your perfect group here.

20 FROM THE COVER The Baldwin Park Drum Circle draws drummers from near and far.

24 DANCE TO THE BEAT Irish dance lessons will be offered at Dance 360 Orlando.

32 WHAT’S SELLING? See three homes that sold recently in Baldwin Park.

BALDWIN PARK SCENE 36 The Baldwin Park Kids Club made sweet treats at Wondermade.

38 Baldwin Park residents enjoy monthly First Friday.

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Baldwin Park notebook ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

BY STACEY FRYREAR

The following information is a glimpse of the business the ROA Board of Directors addressed at the May 28 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com. n The board approved pressure washing, caulking and touch-up painting of Grace Hopper Hall and Enders facility centers. n The board approved painting of bike racks, trash cans and benches at Grace Hopper and Enders facility centers. n The board approved cleaning the roofs at Enders facility center and garage. n The board approved plant replacements at Upper Union Park. n The board approved the Crepe Myrtle pruning at select ROA park spaces/mews.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOME OWNERS The sidewalks, streets and curbs are owned by the city of Orlando. The city will not clean the sidewalks, but it will repair any possible trip hazards. You can report trip hazards, potholes, broken curbs and more to the city by a link on the Baldwin Park Services App or visit cityoforlando.net/streets-stormwater/ street-and-sidewalk-repair.

Lead walks (sidewalks that lead from the city sidewalk to the front door of a townhome) are the responsibility of the service area to maintain. If you find a problem with a lead walk, you can report the issue on the Baldwin Park Services App. The sidewalks are cleaned during the preventative maintenance and possibly more often depending on the service area’s budget and needs.

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UPDATES LANDSCAPE/SOD REPLACEMENTS The plant replacements for the following area were completed in May: Enders Park facility center entrance plants, Baskin Mews Bermuda on South end, CH No. 2, CH No. 3, CH No. 4 Mews plants and Lower Union Mews Bermuda replacement.

2020 RESERVE STUDY FULL SITE INSPECTION The reserve analysis company, Dreux Isaacs & Associates, will start its full site inspection in July 2019. In preparation for the study, staff is compiling all of the preliminary information including but not limited to reserve and operating monies spent in the last two years on reserve items, additions to reserves and future reserve expenditures.

CANOPY TREE PRUNING The canopy tree pruning is underway and should be completed in June.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS

ROOFS

From the ground, examine roof shingles to see if any were lost or damaged during winter. If your home has an older roof covering, you may want to start a budget for replacement. The summer sun can really damage roof shingles.

Shingles that are cracked, buckled or loose or are missing granules need to be replaced. Flashing around plumbing vents, skylights and chimneys need to be checked and repaired by a qualified roofer.

The hot summer sun can quickly damage a roof’s shingles, so you may want to call a contractor if you haven’t inspected your roof in several years. Examine the exterior of the chimney for signs of damage.

MULCH APPLICATION The mulch installation was completed in the ROA parks/mews.

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

n The TSAC appointed the following members of the committee: Mr. Dale Petersen, ISSA 28 Chairman; and Robert Russell, City Homes No. 1 Secretary/Treasurer.

The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the May 16 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

UPDATES

BY MELISSA PARKER

n The TSAC requested that the contractor that installed the ac gutters in the City Homes No. 2, City Homes No. 3 and City Homes No. 4 service areas, return to those areas to conduct inspections for owner compliance. The contractor’s report will include how many owners have adjusted their ac lines to drain into the gutter system and if gutters are damaged/missing.

n The landscape evaluation walks continue weekly with BrightView. n Remaining Townhome painting order: Issa 28, Issa 22 and Cambridge n Did you know DRS Inc. offers a free attic inspection with the yearly preventative maintenance plan on your townhome? Take advantage of this free inspection within the first three months of your building being maintained to receive this offer. n The City Homes No. 2 service area TSAC position remains open.

BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. The Baldwin Park Commercial Owners Association Inc. membership consists of owners of commercial buildings within Baldwin Park. Every August, owners elect their board members. Therefore, in the next few days commercial owners will be mailed information on how to become a board member candidate.

WHAT IS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR? n Adopt budgets, levies and collect assessments n Enforce controls, use restrictions and maintenance standards n Hire a management company n Maintain parking lot areas behind commercial buildings n Maintain landscaping within the parking lots and certain other areas n Appoint two members to the Joint Committee (unifying body between the Residential and Commercial Associations) n Appoint ARC and Covenant Committee members

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Now that we’ve got the mind-numbing stuff out of the way, each month, Anthony Maddox, COA Service Area Manager, will be bringing you fun and exciting tidbits about life in the commercial areas. Did you know that the Animal Hospital at Baldwin Park has plans for an expansion? How about the opening of an escape room in the Village Center or the plans for the vacant lot across from CVS? Have a question? Email Anthony at amaddox@baldwinparkpoa.com and your question could be answered in next month’s article. Anthony works for Sentry Management, Inc., hired by the board to manage the COA. Prior to joining Sentry, Anthony worked as the Assistant Manager of The Majestic Apartments in the Village Center, so he has a lot of knowledge of this area of Baldwin Park.

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Meet Baldwin Park Living’s new editor H DANIELLE HENDRIX

ere’s the moment I fell in love with Baldwin Park.

It was a stormy Wednesday night and I was at the Harbor Park gazebo with a dozen or so drummers, participating in the drum circle you’ll read about later in this issue.

It was getting dark when the skies opened up, and it started pouring. The beats of the drums shifted to mirror the sound of the rain on Lake Baldwin, and then the thunder and lightning started.

A feeling washed over me as I looked around the lake, down the dock and toward the Village Center. I felt at peace and prepared to get to know this beautiful community called Baldwin Park.

For the last three-and-one-half years, I have served as sort of a jill of all trades for the Observer Media Group’s West Orange Times & Observer and West Orange Observer newspapers. In that

role, I’ve written news, features and even the occasional sports stories. I’ve also photographed hundreds of events and even spearheaded our coverage of the Orlando social scene.

The roles I’ve served in have taken me to the sidelines of numerous high-school football games, given me the chance to photograph former President Barack Obama’s 2016 visit to UCF and allowed me to tell the stories of local philanthropists and celebrities. Even better, they opened the doors to meet and befriend incredible people.

Beginning with this edition, I am bringing this experience and enthusiasm to Baldwin Park.

While pulling together all the content of this edition, I enjoyed driving around the community and admiring the homes, bustling Village Center and spectacular waterfront. After all, the best way to get to know a community is to be in it.

Thumbing through the pages of past issues of Baldwin Park Living, I see people who care about their community and always want to make it even better. From the activities and classes offered to the clubs and organizations that take action and give everyone a chance to be part of something, it’s evident the residents of Baldwin Park take pride in the place they call home — and rightfully so.

So, if you see me around the neighborhood, feel free to stop and say hello. I’m always up for a coffee or quick chat — especially if it’s about my UCF Knights (BA ’15) and the fact that they absolutely are the 2017 National Champions.

And as always, if you have a story idea for Baldwin Park Living — or suggestions for great ways to get to know the community quickly — please feel free to reach out to me at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN!

My introduction to the SAS I

t has been another slow news period for Baldwin Park, so it’s back into the memory vault for an experience I had many moons ago.

While stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany (technically, west Germany in those days) with the 1st Armored Division, I was deployed as part of an Allied Command Europe Mobile Force (ACE Mobile Force) to Greece (a North Atlantic Treaty Organization member). The ACE Mobile Force was a brigade-size (about 5,000 troops) NATO quick-reaction force. The name of the military exercise was “Hellenic Express.”

Background: Several NATO member nations had a border with a communist nation that was part of the Warsaw Pact, a military alliance run by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (communist Russia) (look in “dustbin of history”). NATO’s concern was that a communist nation might start a war with their NATO neighbor thinking it would be considered a local conflict and the NATO country would be easy pickings. However, Article Five of the Washington Treaty (that founded NATO) states that an attack on one NATO nation would be considered an attack on all of NATO. Of course, that doesn’t mean anything unless NATO responds to an attack on a member nation — hence the NATO exercise in Greece to show the bad guys that NATO meant it.

In the exercise scenario, an unfriendly nation (aka communist Bulgaria) was threatening to attack Greece. Because Bulgaria is located on Greece’s northern border, some exercise participants (me included) were flown by the U.S. Air Force (in a C-141) from west Germany to Thessaloniki, Greece. (We couldn’t go by

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ground military convoy because communist Yugoslavia was in the way and Yugoslavia actually controlled its borders.) How about that! What a concept!

Because you can’t tell the players without a program, here is the information. The good guys were American, German, Greek and several other NATO nations’ units from battalion size down to specialized small organizations.

(I was with the good guys in the multi-national headquarters.)

The bad guys were some British Special Air Services, a German Army Battalion and a Greek Army Battalion.

The good guys’ headquarters was put up in a Greek Army Officer Candidate School building on a Greek Army base before the exercise was to start. We worked out of a big room on the second floor. The exercise hadn’t begun when we got word that the exercise “enemy” commanding general had sent a draft of a book he had written to the exercise ACE Mobile Forces commanding general (an Italian army general) for review and comment. When the Italian general unwrapped and opened the book, it “blew up” and theoretically killed him. (Disclaimer: no one was hurt, except maybe because of involvement in an accident, in the making of this military exercise.) Anyhow, the general wasn’t killed because the exercise hadn’t started yet.

It was, however, a bad omen of things to come.

So, we (there were about 15 of us in the headquarters staff that night) still had a couple of days before exercise kickoff and were getting ready. At the end of the day, two soldiers who worked for me and I discussed how we would handle the night shift as we had to man our operation 24 hours a day. I told them to try to get some

DENNY O’NEIL BALDWIN PARK RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT sleep, but they were working on something and wanted to finish it, so I went back into a corner and went to sleep after I instructed them to wake me when they got done.

A commotion in the hall woke me up. I heard commands being shouted in a British accent. Having no idea what was happening, I pulled out my M1911 45 (pistol) and headed for the hallway. As I peeked around the corner into the hallway, I saw all of the night-shift soldiers spread eagle facing the wall with their hands on the wall.

The guys shouting commands were three SAS soldiers who had captured our night shift staff. (You know that there is always someone who doesn’t get the memo on the exercise start date — in this case, apparently the SAS.) Somehow, the SAS had missed me when they took the rest captive. Pointing my 45 at them, I commanded the SAS soldiers to put down their weapons.

I startled them, and that gave our guys a chance to wrestle the SAS soldiers to the floor. Our military police took the SAS captive. We all went back to preparing for the exercise. The next day, we heard that some Brits on our side had taken the SAS soldiers off somewhere in the countryside quite a distance away and released them,

sans their IDs, money, vehicle and military communication equipment.

Finally, the exercise officially began. For several days, we, the good guys, repelled the bad guys’ attacks northeast of Thessaloniki.

But, perhaps in revenge for our capturing and then abandoning the three “enemy” SAS soldiers out in the middle of nowhere, the SAS made it a point to penetrate our defensive perimeter just about every night and set off pyrotechnics (explosives like firecrackers) to wake up sleeping soldiers. That was annoying, but not as annoying as what the SAS did the night before the big parade to celebrate the victory of NATO forces over the bad guys at the end of the exercise.

The parade was going to include units from all of the NATO nations that participated in the exercise, and was going be held in a Greek city, Serrai. It was raining that night, as it had been for several previous nights, so the ground was muddy. The SAS again got through our campsite perimeter and dropped the tent that had stored all the national flags and participating forces’ unit flags. When the tent came down, so did all of the flags, right into the mud. The flags were to be used in the parade at noon. Yikes!

Somehow, all of the flags were laundered, dried and were used in the parade. (I credit military ingenuity.) Embarrassment avoided!

After camping for a week on a pristine Adriatic Sea beach (not usually part of an exercise, but the American soldiers from my division were the “first in” and the “last out” for the exercise), I was flown back to Germany, where upon my arrival, one of my friends told me that I was on orders for Vietnam. Thus, began another adventure.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Community calendar JULY 1 STRETCHING CLASS 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Enders Park Gathering Room. Professional ballerina/ teacher and Baldwin Park resident Adriana Duarte Pontual is offering relaxing stretching classes to tone and stretch your muscles. This class is for adults only. Please take a mat. Cost is $10 per class. If you are interested in signing up for stretching classes, contact Adriana directly at adriana.tmrj@gmail.com For more information on Adriana, visit adrianaduartepontual.com.br.

WATERMELON IN THE PARK 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3. This event is through the Baldwin Park Kids Club. For more information, visit meetup.com/Baldwin-ParkKids-Club.

JULY 5 FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVAL 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, along New Broad Street in the Village Center. First Friday Festival, presented by Consult Boom, will feature more than 70 local artisans of all genres, as well as many Central Florida-based small businesses and nonprofit organizations with products and offerings ranging from health and fitness to beauty and fashion, as well as community-service opportunities. This free sidewalk festival is held the first Friday of every month and is both family- and pet-friendly. Sponsored

by Westminster Communities of Central Florida. For more information, visit baldwinparkevents.com.

YOGA FRIDAYS 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fridays in July upstairs in the community room at Grace Hopper Hall, 1913 Meeting Place. Sizzlin’ Summer Yoga Camp is open to students of all levels and ages. Come explore the many M’s

JUNE 3 INDEPENDENCE BASH

4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Village Center. This free event, hosted by the Baldwin Park Joint Committee and presented by Advent Health, will kick off with a festival in the Village Center of Baldwin Park. At 9:15 p.m., weather permitting, view a spectacular choreographed fireworks show over Lake Baldwin. Enjoy shopping, a showcase of artisans and craftsmen with works for sale, festival snacks/food trucks, a beer garden, face painting, balloon art, interactive activities and more. The event’s main stage near the lake featuring a Battle of the Bands with local bands. Come early, stake out your perfect viewing spot and enjoy the evening. For more information, visit baldwinparkevents.com/2019-independence-bash.

of yoga — each week is a new topic, including mindfulness, meditation, mudras, malas, mantras, muscles and even music for yoga! Classes are taught by Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500/YACEP, who has more than 15 years of teaching experience. The class is for Baldwin Park residents. Cost is $7, with a special rate for active school teachers, who may enjoy class for $5. Contact Becca at Becca@bluemoon. yoga for details.

JULY 9 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the American Lung Association’s Baldwin Park office, 851 Outer Road, Orlando.

Those who are affected by lung cancer can come together; support topics range from educational to inspiring. Dinner is available. For more, call (407) 425-5864 or email central@lungfla.org.

JULY 10 THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Although still meeting in Baldwin Park, the Rotary Club has changed its name to include more members from Audubon Park and Winter Park. The Rotary Club of the Parks is a diverse group of working professionals and neighbors that like to have fun while doing good in our community and the world. Visitors and guests are welcome. For more information and the current meeting location, email RotaryClubOfTheParks@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page for the latest events at facebook.com/RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando.

JULY 11 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Grace Hopper Hall, Gathering Room 1913.

JULY 25 WINTER PARK FIRE STATION FIELD TRIP 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. Thursday, July 25. This event is through the Baldwin Park Kids Club. For more information, visit meetup.com/ Baldwin-Park-Kids-Club.

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… Where everybody knows your name T

he hit show “Cheers” (an NBC sitcom from the ’80s, for those too young to remember) was famous not only for its edgy comedy but also for its notoriously catchy theme song.

The lyrics by Gary Portnoy went like this (come on, sing it with me): “Making your way in the world today takes everything you got / Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot / Sometimes you wanna go / Where everybody knows your name / And they’re always glad you came / You wanna be where you can see / Our troubles are all the same / You wanna go where everyone knows your name.”

I can’t agree more. That’s why I live in Baldwin Park. It’s where I wanna be … where — at least many people — know my name, and I know theirs.

Why is knowing someone’s name so important? Simple.

When you call a person by their name, it shows them you value them. When a person hears their name, it makes them emotionally invested in the conversation and in what you have to say.

But learning a person’s name is challenging, especially when there are distractions such as a crowded room, kids on the playground or when you’re meeting many new people at the same event.

One of my favorite memory coaches, Jim Kwik, founder of Kwik Learning & SuperheroYou, has a fabulous YouTube video about how to remember people’s names. Here are some notes from one of his talks about how to learn and memorize a person’s name. I’ve added some thoughts

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that pertain to living in Baldwin Park. Kwik says, start with the acronym MOM: MOTIVATION. Why do I want to remember this person’s name?

Figure out what your motivation is for getting to know a person.

If they are a next-door neighbor, you know you may become close friends: A single mom may appreciate your friendship, or you may meet a potential tennis partner or yoga buddy. Knowing your neighbors creates not only a sense of belonging but also will offer you a sense of security.

OBSERVATION. This is Kwik’s version of being present. Look at a person. Make eye contact. Focus on intense listening to what they are saying, rather than what you want to say. Observe their mannerisms, their vocal tone and what they find humorous or thought-provoking. It’s amazing how much you learn when you listen on many levels.

MECHANICS. Use the tips below that are most effective for you. Here is a summation of tips from several experts in the field of remembering names: n Meet and repeat. Find a way to work in the new person’s name three times in your first conversation. Here is a scenario for a social gathering where you may be meeting many people in one evening. “It’s wonderful to meet you Amanda! Amanda, how long have you lived in Baldwin Park?” And then, most experts agree — end with their name! “I really enjoyed talking with you, Amanda!”

n Associate. Conjure up a picture in your head. Amanda was the name of my college roommate. So I might imagine this woman with a bookbag or dressed in a cap and gown.

Associate her with college. The more imaginative you are, the more likely you will remember, since this type of memory is associated with the play portions of your brain. n Alliteration or rhymes. Use alliteration like “Amanda is animated” and picture a cartoon version of Amanda or picture Amanda singing and dancing on a big stage. Rhyme Amanda’s name — Amanda Panda.

(Wouldn’t it be marvelous if “Amanda Panda” was wearing black and white when you meet her?) n Famous person association. If you meet someone named Ryan for instance, find a similarity between this person and Ryan Gosling. (We should all be so lucky!)

Fast forward six months. You know that face, but the name escapes you. Below are a few tips for asking a person for their name — again! n The humble ask. “It’s so good to see you again. Will you please remind me what your first name is?” Or “I remember our great conversation at the last Meet & Mingle, but I’m drawing a blank on your name, would you mind telling me again?” n Re-introduce yourself. “I’m not sure if you remember me,

BECCA SCHMIDT BALDWIN PARK LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR my name is Becca.” This is a ripe opportunity for a reciprocal, “Oh, yes, of course, Becca. I’m Amanda.” n And, here’s my favorite technique: Introduce the person you’re with and let them ask for a name! “Oh, hi, it’s so good to see you again. This is my friend Jane. Then, Jane pipes in, “Good to meet you, what is your name?”

Once you hear Amanda say her name out loud you have a “do over” to learn Amanda’s name for good! n Finally, have a sense of humor when someone calls you by the wrong name. I’m lucky because I’m a twin. So, when someone calls me by the wrong name, my standard reply is “No problem, I’m an identical twin, so I’ve been called the wrong name my whole life.” Use the memorizing techniques here, or go on YouTube and find a litany of methods. Use what works for you and let the new friendships begin!

Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt has lived in Baldwin Park since 2005 and has the pulse on neighborhood social gatherings. Check out the Groups and Gatherings section of baldwinpark.net for a list of Baldwin Park-based groups.

Contact Becca at lifestyledirector@ baldwinparkpoa.com if you’d like to start a new group or have questions about how you can meet your neighbors.

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Groups and gatherings Connect with like-minded neighbors. Choose from dozens of activities every month. For a complete list of groups, visit baldwin parknetwork.com.

BALDWIN PARK FOODIES Professionals, millennials and singles: Enjoy the good life with other connoisseurs in the neighborhood. Visit area restaurants for wine, food and conversation.

Join the next gathering. Contact Lianna at lianna@soteraliving. com.

BALDWIN PARK KIDS CLUB Activities for children up to 5 years old. Parents and kids enjoy a variety of casual get-togethers, including story time, play dates, park picnics, moms nights out and more. Contact Piper at bpkidsclub1@gmail.com.

COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Take a virtual trip around the world every other month when this group makes meals from various countries and regions.

Group leader Dianne is a cooking instructor, eager to share her talent with neighbors.

Each participant brings one ingredient for the recipes. The next cooking class is Aug. 25.

For more information about this group and to reserve your seat at the table, contact Dianne at dianne.brownmorin@gmail. com.

CRUISE AND TRAVEL CLUB Hear guest speakers, share travel tips and plan group travel with this very popular Baldwin Park group. Contact Kathleen at kmpeters2009@gmail.com.

NEW! ETHNIC FOOD ENTHUSIASTS OF BALDWIN PARK Cultured, curious and craving global cuisine? Explore an exceptional epicurean eatery every month. Contact Shannon at sfaith14@gmail.com.

NEW! BALDWIN PARK JAM SESSIONS Play guitar? Banjo? Keyboard, or any other electric or acoustic instrument? Get together once a month with other Baldwin Park

musicians to jam. All ages are encouraged to jump in. Contact Fred at backesf@bellsouth.net.

LABS & FRIENDS PLAYTIME Saturday morning “big friendly dog” playtime (labradors, goldens, labradoodles), at Blue Jacket Park. Dogs should be on a leash. Contact Linda at lmichalisin@gmail.com for the summer schedule.

JULY MEET & MINGLE: A FAMILY-FRIENDLY AUTHOR TALK Award-winning authors Arielle Haughee and John Hope will present “Meet the Children’s Authors” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Enders Gathering Room. Together, they will share

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NEW! BALDWIN PARK ART CLUB Baldwin Park Art Club is a mixture of art classes, studio tours and gallery openings for art lovers. This month, the art club kicks off its first gathering with a hands-on stencil art project called “coffee break.” Participants will enjoy step-by-step guidance from an experienced art teacher to create an image of a cup of coffee or tea, using stencils and masks. All materials, including paint, brushes, stencils and stamps, will be provided with a $10 materials fee. Two stencil workshops will be offered at Enders gathering room: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24, or 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28.

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the joys and challenges of writing children’s books, working with publishers and going on tour to promote their books.

Haughee will read excerpts from her books, “Grumbler” and “How I Met My Other.” Hope will read from “Frozen Floppies” and “The Secret Life of Foxfire.” Book sales are not permitted at Enders, but both authors will sign books brought to the event. Copies of Haughee’s three books: “Grumbler,” “How I Met My Other,” and “The Complete Revision Workbook for Writers” are available on orangeblossombooks. com. Hope’s books can be found at johnhopewriting.com. This event is for all ages, families and aspiring children’s book writers.

Complimentary gourmet cookies, coffee and a “milk bar” for the kids will be served as guests check in. Children should bring a beach towel to sit on. Baldwin Park’s bi-monthly Meet & Mingle events are free, but reservations are required for the food and beverage count. Email lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com.

NIFTY FIFTIES Socials for active couples and singles 50 and up meet several times a month for a wide variety of activities, including ladies coffee, happy hour, luncheons, parties and more. Contact Dianne at niftyfiftiesplus@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER PROJECT Unlike the name, this group meets every Wednesday, all year round, even in steamy July! Run, squat, plank and laugh while you work out with this all-levels fitness group. Meets at 6:29 a.m.

Wednesday mornings at Harbor Park. Contact Dyani at novemberprojectorlando@gmail.com.

PICKUP BASKETBALL Basketball enthusiasts meet at Blue Jacket Park basketball courts at 8:15 a.m. Saturdays for five-on-five play. Contact Rick at rickschreiber2@gmail.com.

PICKLEBALL GAMES Grab your paddle and whiffle ball for a friendly game of pickleball.

Find out about the next gathering. Contact Craig at cgile@cfl. rr.com.

TAKE THE PLUNGE SWIMMING GROUP Swimmers take to the pool several days a week at Grace Hopper Pool. This group is for all fitness levels. Contact Susan at sstiner@cfl.rr.com.

BOOK CLUBS All book clubs listed below welcome new members!

Find the day of the week and type of book that suites you best. n BOOKS & COOKS If you salivated while reading “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” or drooled during “The Coincidence of Coconut Cake,” then Book & Cooks is the group for you. Readers will gather to discuss the book and enjoy fare featured in the book. This group’s first meeting will be in September, but an email list is starting now. Contact lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com. n NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING FICTION This is a brand-new book group formed just last month. This group will meet on Wednesday evenings.

Members will choose one fiction best seller every month from the top 10 list published by The New York Times Book Review. Join the group’s first book discussion at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17. For July’s book selection and location, contact Becca (temporary group leader) at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa. com

n NON-FICTION FANATICS Be on the ground floor of this new book group, which will read and discuss biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary non-fiction. Anyone interested in meeting other non-fiction readers should come to a kick-off event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Enders gathering room. One or two non-fiction book groups will form from this event. Refreshments will be served, so an RSVP is highly recommended. Contact lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com n THE PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB This group meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of books. New participants are always welcome! The next meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, July 8. Ask about the next book selection and the location of the July meeting by contacting Genie at bsrocky@hotmail.com.

YARN CIRCLE FOR A CAUSE Monthly meeting for knitting and crocheting for charitable causes. Meeting place varies month to month. Contact Dawn at finddawn@gmail.com.

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Ismael Delgado came from St. Petersburg to play with the Baldwin Park circle.

Rhythmic relationships Members of the Baldwin Park Drum Circle bring the beat to Lake Baldwin every Wednesday night at Harbor Park.

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t’s a Wednesday evening on the dock at Harbor Park, with the breeze ruffling the waters of Lake Baldwin as the sun gets progressively lower in the sky.

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morph into a new kind of peace, a melody.

For more than a year, members of the Baldwin Park Drum Circle have met on the dock for a few hours on Wednesday evenings. They come from different walks of life, but they socialize, find their inner peace and let go of the day’s worries through the beats of their drums.

The drums are the common thread that tie the group together,

Maria Rinaldo closed her eyes as she followed along with the beat.

and the circle started with member Jason Viray.

“I’m new to drumming,” Viray says. “A friend lived in that apartment (on Lake Baldwin), and we started drumming together more often. It started just us two, and then she moved to South Florida.

She said, ‘Why don’t you just invite people to drum with you?’ I put it

out there on Facebook. I knew some drummers that came out to drum with me and we started doing it every week.”

Viray said he was always into music but hadn’t tried drumming until he received a small, souvenir-type drum. He was dealing with some personal matters in his life and wanted to get out of the house.

That’s when he found out through Facebook about a drum circle on the beach. He decided to head over and check it out for himself. He was hooked instantly.

Before he began drumming, Viray noticed a workout group that would meet at 6:30 a.m. in Harbor Park. That’s where he got the idea to host the drum circle at the dock.

“I started getting more drums and came out (to Lake Baldwin), and basically from that year on, we’ve been drumming,” Viray says.

At first, he wondered if anyone would show up to drum with him.

Little did he know there are plenty of other people in the area who also

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love drumming. Some live in Baldwin Park, some live in the greater Central Florida area, and a few have even come from St. Petersburg and beyond to participate. On any given week there are typically at least five

drummers, but some weeks there are at least a dozen.

“Some people show up and don’t say a word, they just sit here,” Vi-

Linda Powers was ecstatic to introduce this young drummer to the circle.

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Jason Viray, Ismael Delgado and Fred Backes all have different drum setups, but the music they make together is stunning.

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It’s nice. It’s exciting, because you

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Backes said he enjoys drumming and always is interested in finding any kind of jam. Typically, jams will include people who play various types of instruments, including trumpets, flutes, guitars, pianos and, of course, drums.

That’s why he was pleasantly surprised when he found the Baldwin Park Drum Circle.

“I saw Jason down here one day, and then I’ve come down every Wednesday since,” he says. “I play a little differently, because I have a cajón set with cymbals.”

The group meets most Wednesday nights from 7 to 10 p.m., and members welcome newcomers or anyone curious about drums and drum circles.

All skill levels are welcome — the only requirements are to bring yourself and positive vibes.

“Try it,” Viray says. “Sometimes, people are uncomfortable, and they’re shy — I was that way.

It is whatever you want to make it, in my opinion. There’s no right or wrong way, in my opin-

ion. Sometimes you make music, sometimes you make noise, but that’s all part of it to me. Again, the big part is learning.”

Viray added that drumming, especially with others, often provides an outlet for stress relief and tends to be an uplifting experience.

“For me, it depends on where I’m at and how I’m seeing that day,” Viray says. “You do get in that zone. For me, it’s both stress relief and a workout. Through drumming, it brought me to meditation and other stuff that I wouldn’t have even been interested in. That’s another thing: I feel like there’s so much to learn (through this group), not only on the actual music side. The only instrument I formerly played was trumpet. I was connected through listening to music and was drawn to the rhythm of the beat, but then I got to Florida and started drumming.”

Backes added that the sound of the drums and sight of people playing them often piques bystanders’ curiosity, and many enjoy watching the drum circle in action — or even taking photos and videos to share with friends.

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The Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance recently began offering Irish dance lessons at Dance 360 Orlando.

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Amanda Finnegan, a professional Irish dance instructor, is bringing the Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance to Baldwin Park, at Dance 360 Orlando.

hen young children first step into the world of dance, many of the styles they begin training in are known well in the United States — tap, ballet, hip-hop and jazz, to name a few.

But for Ireland native Amanda Finnegan, Irish dance captured her heart at a young age. Finnegan began dancing when she was 4 years old and never stopped. The TCRG-certified (An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaeilge) Irish dance teacher founded the Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance in 2016, and now she is bringing her dance expertise to Baldwin Park.

Finnegan is from Galway, Ireland, and the goal of opening her academy is to share her Irish culture and love of Irish dance with students and families throughout Orlando.

She began with offering Irish dance classes in 2016 in Windermere.

Since then, demand has grown, and today the Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance offers lessons at 12 locations and after-school clubs.

The newest location lessons are offered at is Dance 360 Orlando, in Baldwin Park.

“It’s absolutely amazing,” Finnegan says. “This is what I set out to do when I left Ireland three years ago. It was my goal to come to Florida and promote Irish culture and dance, highlighting the positivity and happiness Irish Dance and music emotes. I wanted to share what I loved so much with the people here in Orlando.”

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lows Finnegan’s students to dance both nationally and internationally.

Finnegan also runs Reel Irish Entertainment, a professional Irish dance and entertainment group.

Over the last three years, the academy’s success grew, with more dancers studying under Finnegan.

With locations in Winter Garden, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Celebration and Montverde, Finnegan always is looking for ways to bring Irish dance to new areas.

“I chose Baldwin Park (for our next location) because there’s no existing Irish dance school there,” she says. “I have some friends who live in the area. It’s a beautiful area with friendly people, and I feel like the art of Irish dance will be very well received here. It’s our priority at the Finnegan Academy not only to expand but also to provide our students with globally renowned and certified Irish dance instructors. No matter how big we get, our standard of Irish dance will never falter.”

Finnegan hopes to ignite a love of Irish dance in her students and takes pride in their success and hunger for learning. Until recently, she also worked as an elementary school teacher in addition to teaching Irish dance classes seven days a week. The Baldwin Park location marks the first that she has opened as a full-time dance instructor.

Finnegan said she also enjoys the relationships she builds with her students and their parents. They become like family, which is why her academy’s merchandise and practice wear are emblazoned with “Is As Chlann Finnegan Me.” “This phrase is the heart of who we are, translating to English as, ‘I am part of the Finnegan family,’” Finnegan says. “(It’s) a phrase capturing the ethos our academy emotes — a positive, supportive, caring and nurturing community where goals are envisioned and accomplished. We support each other like family, and everyone’s individual goals are respected, cared for and worked toward.”

The academy offers classes for

ages 3 and up — including adults — as well as classes for the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

It is holding classes throughout the summer, as well as an Irish dance summer camp.

And if you ask Finnegan what she loves the most about Irish dance, the answer is simple: everything.

“I love it all so much,” she says.

“I love watching children come in, enjoy the class and fall in love with learning Irish dance. I love watching them grow in confidence, technique, skill and love for Irish dance.

I value the relationships I form with the parents and students in the Finnegan Academy; we really are like a family.

“I am always filled with pride, not only at the standard our dancers emote when we are at events, but at the friendliness our dancers exude when meeting new people and other dancers,” she said. “The aforementioned combined make me proud as a teacher to have the Finnegan name on our dancers’ backs, as I know my family in Ireland are, too.”

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Baldwin Park residents Georgia Salles, Marcio De Salles, Adriana Duarte Pontual and Henry Pontual are the owners of the Photography Truck.

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Moving pictures Four Baldwin Park residents have teamed up to bring their mobile photography studio, the Photography Truck, to life.

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rofessional photography is more than just a click of the shutter button. There are multiple moving parts to consider, from hair and makeup to lighting, backdrops and the editing process.

It’s both an art and a profession, and the studio setup process can be time-consuming. But a group of Baldwin Park residents have figured out a way to keep those wheels spinning — literally — and bring the

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studio to their clients.

Henry Pontual, Adriana Duarte Pontual, Georgia Salles and Marcio De Salles are the owners and masterminds behind the Photography Truck. The truck is a mobile photography studio on wheels, and it contains everything needed for a successful photo shoot.

The couples invested in a truck that was once used to transport plants, and over the span of the next two months they worked to completely renovate it into a portable studio. There is an area with a curtain for dressing, hair and makeup at one end. There is seating for friends or family of the client, and there is a fully equipped photography studio at the back of the truck.

The idea came from Henry Pontual, a renowned photographer who has more than 30 years of experience and has published 26 photography and art books. His wife, Adri-

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ana, said Henry noticed how time consuming it was to manually set up the equipment each time he went to a shoot. With the mobile photography studio, everything is always in place and ready to go.

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Toward the middle of the truck is the entrance and photo-editing area, with the studio in the back.

Continued from page 28 portant for the community,” Henry says. “The pictures have a power and history for the family and community. I had a dream here to create a mobile studio, because it’s already ready (to go). But this idea of a mobile studio is impossible for one person to do — I needed a team. I believe it’s very important that if you have a group it’s necessary to have good energy. It’s important to have a staff committed to the service.”

The Pontuals and the Salles met

through Adriana’s work as a dance teacher. Because the four owners are Brazilian, a client thought it would be good to introduce them to one another. They only have known each other since Christmastime, but their friendship and similar visions for success took hold quickly.

“When we met this couple they fulfilled everything we needed to make this dream come true,” Adriana says. “We get along very well.

Henry decided to talk a little bit about this dream he had, but we weren’t (originally) thinking this would happen.”

Georgia Salles and Marcio De Salles both were entrepreneurs in Brazil.

“We are used to investing and taking chances,” Georgia says. “Our country offers us a lot of difficulties in terms of being entrepreneurs.

When Marcio met Henry and talked about the business he said, ‘Maybe this is something good for us.’”

It took two months to find the right truck in terms of size and specifications, but the four finally found it in DeLand.

“We went to a lot of truck dealers, and we found a lot of trucks, but not to the exact specification that we needed,” Marcio says.

They bought the truck in March, and the men immediately began working on its transformation. From demolition to renovation, Adriana said they would begin working at 9 in the morning and finish at 11 at night almost daily. Their hard work paid off when the truck was finished at the end of April.

Now that the Photography Truck is up and running, the four are booking clients for headshots and corporate and family photography, among others.

“We are still trying to believe this is happening,” Adriana says. “(Because) we live in Baldwin Park our first clients are our own neighborhood because it’s people that we know. Now our challenge is to bring (services to) people we don’t know.

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DETAILS: This is a beautiful and well-maintained home featuring a rare wraparound front porch, a paver backyard patio and wood floors. The house features updated bathrooms with quartz countertops. Downstairs welcomes you with crown molding and 5.25-inch baseboards. The powder room is dressed with new quartz counters and a glass sink, while the generous kitchen overlooks the family room and is outfitted with 42-inch upper cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, office/buffet, wine fridge and an oversized island with bar seating.

5415 BALDWIN PARK ST., ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $359,900 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,850 BEDROOMS: Two BATHS: 2.5

DETAILS: This Cambridge-built townhouse is the rare “double master” plan.

The original owners have added many upgrades to home, including a uniquely custom-built enclosure with double doors to the front living room that would allow for an additional bedroom space for guests. It also makes the front living area feel like a private study or a great place to host guests. There are upgrades throughout, including beautiful hardwood flooring on the main floor and staircase, upgraded kitchen cabinets, countertops and stainless steel appliances.

There’s lots of crown moldings throughout, and plantation shutters on the first floor. This home also includes a large private courtyard between the back of property and a private two-car garage. The courtyard features pavers, mature landscaping and an elevated sun deck, all completely fenced for privacy.

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LISTING AGENTS: John Penne and Betsey West, Penny Brokers Inc. SELLING AGENT: Alan Frenkel, Alan Frenkel Realty

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After 33 years in the fitness industry, the former strength coach for the Charlotte Hornets retired in 2007, only to come out of retirement a few years ago to join Elite because, he said, he saw the value in what they offered their clients.

“The equipment here is top of the line and the techniques produce results like no other,” Rinehart said.

At Elite, education is as important as the equipment. Before clients spend anytime working out, they share their medical history, goals and concerns with trainers who develop a plan that covers time inside and outside of the gym.

“Clients’ needs are evaluated and we give them a detailed analysis of what they need to do, especially at home, to accomplish their goals,” said owner Monte Mitchell.

Homework might include keeping food and exercise journals to learn more about their habits, especially if weight loss is a goal.

The gym also offers a 12-week group nutrition workshop to their members, guaranteeing results for their clients, provided they follow all the recommendations made during their consultation.

70-year-old physician Dr. Maria Bors hasbeen a client of Elite for seven years and finds that training there fits quite nicely into her busy lifestyle.

“The 20-minute workouts are easy for me to fit in and I find them easy to commit to,” Bors said.

Rather than working out with sweaty, bulked-up gym rats, Elite’s clients find an almost Zen-like atmosphere, with trainers attentive to their every motion.

Speaking in tones of calm assurance, trainers offer equal parts encouragement and challenge, pushing clients to new levels.

The workouts are physically demanding, but not in the way one might expect. Motions are slow and intensely controlled, demanding maximum effort from muscles while barely breaking a sweat.

“Many clients don’t even change out of office clothes,” Rinehart said. “They simply don’t need to.”

Before beginning with Elite, Bors suffered

from daily back pain, but after just a few months in the gym, she experienced a noticeable change in pain levels and now rarely suffers at all.

“It’s been remarkable for me,” she said. “I can feel how strong I am, especially when I am traveling carrying luggage. I have a strength I never had before.”

“The strength training is very good for preventing bone loss,” said Bors, “which is something we all need as we age.”

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“My mother is 93 now, and I’ve watched her suffer so much; I just don’t want that to happen to me,” she said.

Medication to strengthen her bones never produced significant results, and after years of taking them, she decided to try a new course of action.

Following the recommendation of a friend she signed on with Elite Strength and Fitness of Winter Park and began following a twice-weekly strength-training regimen designed to increase her muscle mass and bone density.

At her next DEXA scan to measure density, the client’s doctor noticed a big change and she was able to stop taking her medication.

Success stories like hers don’t come easy though; it took months of intense workouts with the guidance of personal trainers to get there.

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Reasons your house isn’t selling CHRISTINA RORDAM FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS Christina Rordam is a local Realtor with 12 years experience and a member of ORRAs Top Producer Club. For more, visit christinasells orlando.com.

You’re finally ready to sell your house. The market is in good shape, it’s cheaper to buy than rent, and interest rates are still low. Should be an easy time to move a property, so why isn’t yours moving? Selling real estate is one of those jobs — much like acting — that looks much easier than it actually is. HGTV makes it seem like all you have to do is add some granite countertops in the kitchen, paint an accent wall and boom — house sold. Technology comes along every day promising to automate every job and task imaginable and real estate is no exception. Yet even with the best tech and all the curb appeal in the word, some homes still face challenges when attracting buyers. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons houses don’t sell.

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YOU’RE SELLING IT YOURSELF. I showed a great house

this past weekend. It had a lake view, generous lot and a ton of charm. So why didn’t my buyers go for it? Well one thing I can tell you is the owner didn’t do his property any favors when giving us the tour. Unnecessary details about why the wallpaper is the design it is, an extended monologue about why the HOA decided to move a fence and a side of commentary on the neighbor’s teenage son and what a pain he is. Yeesh!

Talk about TMI. I get it: Not everyone wants to hire a Realtor, but I have to say we have been around this long for a reason. Realtors are out there every day interacting with buyers and sellers, training themselves to be top-notch negotiators and are practiced in putting properties in their best light — both online and in person. Having a professional Realtor handle your sale can be a huge advantage and is at least worth giving serious consideration.

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EVERYTHING IS OLD. I had

a conversation with a seller who was happy to tell us about her new roof. Once we got deeper into the conversation, my buyer and I found out the “new” roof was new … 10 years ago. After getting over the surprise, the buyer began to calculate the replacement cost of the roof and anything else in the home getting toward the end of its life. A 10-year-old roof isn’t really that bad if it’s of good quality and has been maintained.

But if you are planning on selling and have some old plumbing, wiring, appliances and so forth, consider replacing them. When most buyers view a home, they not only consider the cost of replacing things such as the fridge and the water heater — but also the hassle. And if you have a home with things such as polybutylene, your buyer will have trouble securing proper insurance. Replace what you can and focus on the older and more necessary items like pipes, wiring, roof and AC.

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IT SMELLS. Ahh yes, the smell of cat pee in the morning — said no one ever!

Encountering a great property with a terrible odor is a tough pill for most buyers to swallow. Smoke and pet odors can be challenging to get out of the home, but it is well worth your while to try. And it’s better still to just not let the odors start accumulating. If you are lover of pungent foods or if you smoke or own pets, get a fresh set of nostrils in your place and ask them to be honest about whether your home smells fresh. If the answer is no, consult with your Realtor about how to purge the unwanted scents from your abode.

Any smell can be removed; some just take more effort than others.

And never, ever smoke inside the house. Just don’t do it.

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YOUR PERSONAL TASTE IS GETTING IN THE WAY.

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YOUR PRICE IS WRONG.

I’m a huge fan of horror movies and sci-fi. And don’t even get me started on “Game of Thrones.”

But not everyone wants to see a collection of scary clown figurines and dragon glass, so I keep it to a minimum and concentrate it in my office rather than throughout the house. If I were to sell, I likely would put most of it away though, because many people don’t like scary things, and I definitely wouldn’t want to them to be scared to buy my house. Personal items such as photos and religious collectibles are also best kept to limited amounts or put away all together. Remember: Your buyer needs to visualize his or herself and his or her things in the house.

That life-sized poster of Channing Tatum is, unfortunately, distracting from your spacious layout.

If a home is overpriced, no amount of renovations will sell it. The market will determine if a home is priced correctly, so if you’ve listed your home above the recent area sales and you aren’t getting any offers, it is time to consider lowering the price. Right now, many sellers are looking to take advantage of the vigorous market conditions by aiming for top dollar. It’s crucial for sellers to still be mindful of the feedback they receive from potential buyers. If you’ve overshot the price, buyers will tell you — either with words or with lack of viable offers and showings. Central Florida still has a lack of available housing, so it’s never too late to course-correct.

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BALDWIN PARK KIDS CLUB MARSHMALLOW-MAKING WORKSHOP

Brady Bradshaw helped her son, Leo, cut his marshmallow into fun shapes.

It was a morning full of sweet, sugary goodness for the Baldwin Park Kids Club Tuesday, June 11, as 16 children and their parents participated in a marshmallow-making workshop at Wondermade in Sanford. Each child got to decorate his or her own marshmallow slab with toppings, and each also took home custom-made s’mores.

— DANIELLE HENDRIX

Members of the Baldwin Park Kids Club gathered in front of Wondermade’s counter as they waited on their s’mores.

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Elaan Williams, of Donevette’s Confections, sold cookies.

Chuck Simpson is a master at building beautiful birdhouses.

BALDWIN PARK FIRST FRIDAY One of the highlights of the month for the Baldwin Park community, the First Friday Festival always draws crowds of residents and visitors alike. This month’s festival, held Friday, June 7, started out a bit rainy. However, that didn’t keep attendees from whipping out their umbrellas to peruse the local vendors’ offerings.

— DANIELLE HENDRIX

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FEATURED PROPERTIES This exceptional Baldwin Park beauty was custom built by RexTibbs and sits on an oversized corner lot, overlooking a beautiful park setting that is one of the best in the neighborhood. With 7 bedrooms and 7.5 baths, this home boosts almost 6200 SF of living space w/a spacious floor plan featuring refinished wood floors, beautiful ceilings, trim and moldings. Gorgeous chef’s kitchen with Wolf appliances and custom cabinetry w/a large island and wine refrigerator. Enormous downstairs master suite overlooks the custom built resort like saltwater pool and spa. Also downstairs is another bedroom, currently being used as an office, that would make a great nursery/guest bedroom with its beautiful built-ins and a full bath nearby. Upstairs are 3 full bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet and private bath. Large playroom area is perfect for the family’s needs and the fully equipped theater room that seats six. 1 bed/1 bath apartment over the 2 car garage. Plenty of covered areas and an outdoor summer kitchen for all your entertaining needs. Separate pool house with full bath is perfect for your home gym.

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• Highest Sales Volume in Townhomes in 2015

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• Highest Sales Volume in New Construction in 2013

Highly sought after park front location makes this ISSA townhome a rare find.

Meticulously maintained this 3/2.5 shows like a model with its beautiful cherry hardwood floors throughout the first floor and brand new upgraded carpeting on the stairs and upstairs. Separate open living and dining room PLUS open kitchen that overlooks the family room and eat-in breakfast area makes it perfect for entertaining.

Light and bright kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and overlooks the lovely paver patio. Custom plantation shutters, moldings and trims throughout really make this townhome stand out. Detached two car garage with high ceiling and plenty of overhead storage plus an epoxy floor. All bedrooms are located upstairs, as well as, the inside laundry area. Spacious master suite with sweeping park views and includes a walk-in closet, dual sinks, separate shower and large soaking tub. Dropdown stairs to attic with oversized air-conditioned storage space is unique to this builder and provides even more storage for all your storage needs. A fenced in private paver courtyard with landscape lighting leads to the detached two car garage with rear alley entrance. Conveniently located in Baldwin Park to parks, playgrounds, Blue Jacket Park and easy access to downtown Orlando and Winter Park. This truly is a must see!

• Ranked Top Producer since 2002 • Resident of Baldwin Park since 2004

Sold for $462,000 This single story home on a wonderful street is completely ready for you to move in! From the welcoming front porch as you enter the home to the light and bright rooms with designer paint colors, wood porcelain tile floors, and crown molding this home doesn’t disappoint. The front room is a formal dining room with gorgeous modern light fixture. As you enter the large family room overlooking the updated kitchen with light granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, huge island perfect for casual meals and eat in kitchen flooded with natural light. This home lives much larger than square footage. The master retreat complete with large soaking tub, double vanities, separate shower recently updated with subway tile and walk in closet. A wonderful wooden deck off the back of this home provides a perfect space for entertaining! The location of this home makes it easy to walk to pools, playgrounds, schools or restaurants.

Sold for $447,500

Beautiful move-in ready ISSA townhome located across from Blue Jacket Park. This 3/2.5 has gorgeous wood floors throughout the entire first floor and brand-new carpet throughout the upstairs.

Freshly painted throughout gives it a light and bright feel. Open kitchen has been beautifully upgraded with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, and overlooks the spacious family room and dining room area. Separate formal living room would make a great office/den space, or playroom. All bedrooms are located upstairs as well as the inside laundry room.

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The Mayf lower lifestyle enables me to do that.”

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A strong sense of community. Friendly neighbors. A commitment to health and wellness. And a host of elegant amenities, including a heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and restaurant-style dining.

This is The Mayflower. And residents like Dr. Catherine Lamprecht say living here is like being on a permanent vacation at a luxury retirement resort – with one other very big perk: the guarantee of onsite quality long-term care.

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