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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

FOODIE FOR THOUGHT..................................................................... 5 

For a Super Super Bowl Sunday! 

BUSINESS PROFILE............................................................................. 8 

Get in the Zone! / Sky Zone Orlando 

MATTER OF HEALTH...........................................................................11 

Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy / Marissa Magsino, M.D., FAABFM 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 12 

Ipanema Brows & Waxing 

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! ...................................................................14 

TOURISM UPDATE ........................................................................... 21 

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD PUZZLE .................................................. 22 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS .............................................................. 23 

REDISCOVER I-DRIVE ........................................................................ 26 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................. 28 

ON THE SUBJECT OF ....................................................................... 31 

Maintaining Natural Stone 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS ...................................................................... 33 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 35 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 36 

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Food, friends and football — 

there’s nothing quite as American 

as gathering for the big game. With 

Super Bowl right around the corner, 

we’ve put together a game plan of 

satisfying side dishes and tempting 

treats that will have your friends and 

family cheering! 

MetroWest resident Nicole 

Gower and her family have been 

hosting Super Bowl parties for years. 

It’s a great excuse to hang out with 

friends, play some flag football, and 

watch the game. Nicole suggests providing 

a hearty dish, which could be 

as simple as ordering pizza, and then 

asking guests to bring a side dish. 

“Then everyone will have something 

they can eat if they have food 

allergies or are gluten-free,” she said. 

She also turns to Pinterest for inspiration, 

like the crowd-pleasing 

spinach artichoke dip she served last 

year. 

“Keep it simple,” she said. “Salty 

and sweet, and you’re good to go.” 

Putting your slow cooker to work on 

game day means you can relax and 

join the party. Make a big batch of 

FOODIE FOR 

chili or soup the day before, or serve 

meatballs in marinara with hoagie 

rolls and cheese slices on the side. 

“We do baked potato bars quite 

often,” said Krista Fleming, a 

Windermere resident who loves to 

host football fans. “They are a favorite 

where I can have most of the food 

prepared in advance, so we can all 

enjoy the game.” 

Set out the toppings and let guests 

create their own favorite. The possibilities 

are endless, from sautéed 

peppers, chili, onions and cheese 

sauce to diced ham, cottage cheese 

and fresh herbs. To make things even 

easier, cook the baked potatoes, 

wrap them in foil, and keep them 

warm in a slow cooker set on low. 

Sliders are the perfect game-day 

food, because they are easy to eat, 


will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth 

without missing a moment of action. 

THOUGHT 

For a Super Super Bowl Sunday! 

A Game Day Party Plan That Will Leave Them Cheering for More 

by Kirsten Harrington 

fun and come in so many varieties 

— from make-your-own burgers or 

pulled-pork sliders with a variety of 

toppings to make-ahead BLT, melted 

ham and Swiss, tomato and mozzarella 

with fresh basil, or a variety of 

cold cuts and sauces. 

It wouldn’t be a Super Bowl party 

without plenty of munchies. You can’t 

go wrong with basic potato chips 

and dip or tortilla chips with salsa 

and guacamole, but why not add a 

few creative choices like baked macaroni-and-cheese 

bites, seasoned 

popcorn, egg rolls, stuffed mushrooms 

or veggie sticks with hummus? 

Make a batch of nachos, tater tots 

with toppings, or waffle fries with dipping 

sauce. And don’t forget dessert. 

Bowls of M&Ms, bite-sized cookies, 

and brownies or handheld turnovers 

Mac ‘n Cheese Bites 

With Broccoli & Bacon 

Ingredients: 

1 package macaroni and cheese 

dinner (with butter and milk as 

noted on box) 

1 cup cooked broccoli, chopped 

1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon 

2 eggs, beaten 

3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar 

cheese 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

Prepare macaroni and cheese according 

to package. Stir the eggs, broccoli 

and bacon into the finished macaroni 

and cheese. Spoon into well-greased 

mini-muffin tin, and top with a sprinkle 

of cheddar cheese. Cook for 9-12 

minutes or until lightly brown on top. 

Cool slightly before removing from 

pan. Makes 30-36 bites. 

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Hot Spinach 

Artichoke Dip 

Ingredients: 

1 cup thawed, chopped frozen 

spinach 

1 1/2 cups thawed, chopped 

frozen artichoke hearts 

6 ounces cream cheese 

1/4 cup sour cream 

1/4 cup mayonnaise 

1/3 cup grated Parmesan 

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 

Directions: 

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cup of water until tender. Drain, discarding 

liquid. Heat cream cheese 

Easy Oven Tacos 

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1 pound lean ground beef or turkey 

1 can black beans, drained 

1 packet taco seasoning 

1/2 cup salsa 

1/2 cup taco sauce 

12 hard taco shells 

1 1/2 cups grated Mexican blend cheese 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook 

ground beef or turkey in skillet until 

brown or cooked through. Drain fat. 

Mix in black beans, taco seasoning, 

taco sauce and salsa. Cook 3-4 minutes 

until mixture thickens. Meanwhile, 

spray a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with 

cooking spray and line with upright 

taco shells. Fill each shell with meat 

mixture, gently pressing mixture into 

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BUSINESS PROFILE 

Get in the Zone! 

Sky Zone Orlando Combines Fun and Fitness for All Ages 

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Located inside Artegon Marketplace 

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Sky Zone Orlando operates weekdays 

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offers daily events for the general 

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general freestyle jump time in increments 

of 30 minutes, up to 120 

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include, but are not limited to, Sky Fit 

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from 7-8 p.m., Glow black light 

jumping Friday and Saturday from 

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preschool activities Tuesday and 

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High School Seniors/College Night 

on Monday from 3-9 p.m. Threedimensional 

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place Sunday from 5–7 p.m., depending 

upon the number and size 

of attendees. 

Sky Zone Orlando is also available 

for memorable, private birthday 

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Sky Zone Orlando is an indoor trampoline park that offers exercise and fun. 

and additional children can be included 

as add-ons. These private 

events are supervised by a trained 

staff member, so parents can relax 

and enjoy watching their children 

jump off energy. SkySocks are 

included for each participant in 

the group rentals, plus pizza and 

drinks are available. For parties, 

don’t forget to BYOC (bring your 

own cake). 

Weekend nights are extra-special 

at Sky Zone Orlando, when you and 

a friend can get your jump on with 

music, black lights and laser beams. 

Attendees can wear their own reflective 

shirts or purchase souvenir shirts 

at the park to “shine” when they 

bounce. This is an extremely popular 

event among locals, so plan to 

secure a reservation online before 

attending. 


Trampolining is a competitive 

Summer Olympic sport, in which 

gymnasts perform acrobatics while 

bouncing on a trampoline. These 

can include simple jumps in the 

pike, tuck or straddle positions to 

more complex combinations of forward 

or backward somersaults and 

twists. This type of exercise also offers 

everyone a cardiac workout and 

strengthens the lower-body muscles. 

Bring your aspiring gymnasts and 

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Additionally, Sky Zone Orlando 

is the perfect destination for vacationers 

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fun memory with their children. 

Whether it is raining or too hot to 

be outside, Sky Zone offers a retreat 

from theme-park overload. 

Plus, Mom can shop at the many 

retailers in the area. 

Sky Zone Orlando is located at 5250 

International Drive. Tuesday Family 4-Packs 

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Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is 

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platelets suspended in a small 

amount of plasma after centrifugation. 

More simply put, PRP comes 

from a patient’s own blood. It is 

unique to them and is therefore more 

easily assimilated by the body after 

being prepared through a centrifuge 

and injected into the patient’s target 

area. 

The science behind PRP lies in the 

presence of growth factors, fibroblasts 

and collagen-rich substances 

found in the plasma. Activated with 

calcium chloride, or thrombin, the 

platelet-rich plasma triggers the stimulus 

that promotes cells to form new 

growth stem cells that rejuvenate the 

injected area. 

PRP therapy treatments can help 

patients with a variety of needs, including 

face-lifts, sexual rejuvenation 

and joint injury healing. It can also 

be used on individuals who want 

treatments for face and neck rejuvenation, 

such as for wrinkle reduction, 

face-lifts or to improve the overall appearance 

of the skin. 

PRP for sexual rejuvenation is 

when PRP is injected into the male 

or female sexual regions to improve 

blood flow, sensitivity and improve 

any age-related or other sexual dysfunctions. 

This improves the sex life 

of the patient and allows him/her 

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When it comes to joint injury, 

surgical procedures involving joints 

and bones, and other similar conditions, 

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that will help the body recover 

faster and get the patient back out 

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Feel the warmth of the environment, 

relax in tropical surroundings, 

and let native bossa nova music 

move you to a peaceful state of 

mind. These statements might make 

you visualize yourself on a luxurious 

beach somewhere hundreds of 

miles from home. However, what is 

described is the daily experience 

to be had at Ipanema Brows & 

Waxing, a beauty treatment spa 

with a Brazilian flavor to care for 

your brow, waxing and skin care 

needs. Open since 2015, Ipanema 

Brows & Waxing provides services 

to men and women who want the 

tropical spa outing at a great price. 

“[Ipanema Brows & Waxing] is 

a very clean and relaxing place, 

not a cold facility, and at the same 

time, you have the privacy of a 

clinic,” Mariana Ribeiro and 

Osvaldo Marraccini, Ipanema’s 

owners, said. “Customers will feel 

the warmth from the Brazilian place 

and people.” 

Ipanema Brows & Waxing is inspired 

by the hit song Girl from 

Ipanema, which staff members have 

Osvaldo Marraccini (left) and Mariana Ribeiro, 

owners of Ipanema Brows & Waxing, pride themselves 

on offering a clean, relaxing, private solution to beauty care. 

Ipanema Brows & Waxing 

Bringing Brazilian Beauty Techniques to Orlando 

Ipanema Brows & Waxing invites 

customers to relax in its tranquil waiting 

room. 

been known to break out into song 

with from time to time. 

Bringing the Secrets of 

Brazilian Beauty 

Past the pleasing views inside the 

waiting room, customers will find a 

variety of services available in face 

and body waxing, a brow and lashes 

bar — from tinting to straightening 

to threading — express facials and 

semipermanent makeup. These services 

are performed by well-trained 

skin care specialists and eyebrow 

designers in individual rooms to 

give customers privacy during their 

intimate and personal 

sessions. 

Much of the push for 

privacy during brow and 

waxing sessions came 

from the uncomfortable 

memories of tweezing 

services being done in 

front of women at the 

salon and by “professionals” 

who didn’t care 

about one’s skin and 

beauty needs. 

“As a customer, I didn’t 

appreciate having the 

brow service done in 

the middle of salons with 

everybody watching, 

because hair removal 

service is always very 

particular, and every 

person feels differently 

about it,” Mariana said. 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE 

“I also didn’t like 

the service performed 

by a person 

that didn’t really 

care about my 

brows and skin or 

my sensibility during 

the procedure.” 

At Ipanema, customers 

will see 

eyebrow designers that try to not 

only clean up their eyebrows but 

try to recreate the perfect brow 

that is a unique fit to every person. 

Microblading is one procedure at 

Ipanema that can recover and transform 

eyebrow shapes. 

The techniques and products popular 

in Brazilian spas are widely 

used at Ipanema, such as Ipanema 

Brazilian waxing, which uses one of 

the world’s top products using soil 

from the Etna volcano in Italy that is 

rich in nutrients for the skin. For waxing 

services, customers will learn 

about the waxing process — pre, during 

and after — and the importance 

of maintenance with hair removal. 

These services aren’t just for women 

anymore, as Ipanema has men 

coming through its doors to have 

face and body waxing, as well as 

their eyebrows cleaned and tinted. 

Wanting to effectively bring the 

Brazilian beauty market to American 

customers, Ipanema Brows & 

Waxing researched the American 

market for brows and waxing interests 

prior to opening its Orlando location 

to match Brazilian style with 

American tastes. 

Ipanema Brows & Waxing uses 

top-world products to enhance its customers' 

authentic experience. 

The staff of Ipanema Brows & Waxing offers Brazilian 

techniques for flawless results. 

“We decided to bring the model 

from our two stores in Brazil, where 

the customer has total privacy for 

waxing and brow services, as well 

as the opportunity to have their service 

done by specialized professionals,” 

Mariana said. 

This attention to privacy and detail 

has garnered Ipanema Brows & 

Waxing successful customer experiences, 

where customers have cried 

with joy at seeing their eyebrows return, 

while enjoying their smooth skin 

after waxing sessions. 

“Our customers’ faces and smiles 

are our goals,” Mariana said. “Many 

of our customers are referred to us 

by [another] happy customer.” 

A Mix of Spa and 

Technical Center 

As Ipanema Brows & Waxing 

looks ahead to 2017, the spa is in 

the final stages of licensing to open 

two new stores in the Orlando area, 

with goals to have spa locations 

on Florida’s East and West coasts. 

Ipanema will also build a technical 

and beauty school to specialize and 

train the professionals in Ipanema’s 

exclusive techniques. 

You don’t need to travel to Brazil 

to become a girl — or boy — from 

Ipanema. Ipanema Brows & Waxing 

will have you unwinding in an authentic 

tropical setting as your brows, 

skin and overall body resemble a 

Brazilian beauty. 

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From losing weight to looking 

younger to feeling fit to 

stopping a bad habit, there 

are many reasons people 

set goals for the new year. 

Keeping resolutions can be 

a daunting task; however, 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 

first New Year, New You section 

provides a plethora of advice 

from local experts to help 

readers achieve and maintain 

their goals. 

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HABITS IN THE NEW YEAR! 

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The new year brings a time to start 

fresh. If your New Year’s resolution is 

to help your student or even yourself get 

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get on the path: 

Learn your learning style. There are 

many types of learning styles: visual, 

auditory, logical, verbal, solitary and social. 

It’s important to know your learning 

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come easier if you are learning in the 

style that best fits you. 

Create a routine. Make studying a 

part of the routine you do daily. Don’t 

wait until three days before an exam to 

cram. Along with having a quiet space, 

structuring your time and prioritizing 

your tasks, make time and be flexible 

with your daily schedule to include a 

small amount of studying each day. 

Another great studying habit is to 

know when to stop and ask for help. 

Knowing when you need to reach out 

and get help with your studying is very 

important. Consider finding a tutor who 

fits your learning style, and schedule an 

appointment if you need that little push to 

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*National Institutes of Health **U.S. Center for Disease Control 

Safety First Swim School teaches children as young as six months old how 

to roll on their back and float in case they accidentally fall into water 

visit www.safetyfirstswim.com 

call 321-236-0240 ext. 5

happening in the gym, and a terrible 

sex drive. Menopause and the accompanying 

symptoms can be just 

downright miserable. Beyond that, the 

health challenges of hormonal imbalance 

can lead to a shorter unhealthier 

life. 

Sound like you? If so, it is time to 

take control and turn things around 

in 2017. You have spent the past two 

months shopping, cooking, cleaning 

and making everything nice for everybody 

else, isn’t it time to do something 

for yourself? 

Current medical research has clearly 

shown the benefits of hormone restoration. 

Women with balanced hormones 

feel, function and age better. They also 

get fewer diseases of aging. Hormone 

restoration reduces the risk of heart disease, 

osteoporosis, dementia, diabetes, 

cholesterol problems and the risk of dying 

from all causes. Balanced hormones also 

restore that sexual spark! So why continue 

down the same old miserable road? 

Make an appointment with a qualified 

medical professional to see if bioidentical 

hormone therapy is right for you! 


ENRICH YOURSELF 

WITH ARTS & CULTURE 

submitted by United Arts of Central Florida 

unitedarts.cc 

Help enrich your life in 2017 by exploring 

and immersing yourself in the diverse 

array of arts and cultural offerings 

that are available throughout Central 

Florida. Orlando is known around the 

world as a mecca for tourism, but many 

visitors and residents alike are unfamiliar 

with the area’s vibrant arts and cultural 

jewels. 

Whether your interests are in music, 

theater, dance, visual arts, history, science 

or nature, on just about any night of 

the week and all throughout the Central 

Florida region, you can find world-class 

cultural options to suit anyone’s tastes. 

Beyond the obvious entertainment 

value of arts and cultural events, performances 

and exhibits, immersing 

yourself in arts and culture also has educational 

benefits, can inspire creativity 

and promote critical thinking, and helps 

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foster a deeper connection with the local 

community. 

You can sample a wide variety of the 

area’s arts and cultural offerings — all 

on one day and in a single location — 

during a new community event called 

Arts for All Day (www.artsforallday.com) 

when 60-plus presentations will happen 

Feb. 4 in Loch Haven Park. You can also 

visit www.orlandoatplay.com for a complete 

events calendar of local arts, culture 

and entertainment offerings taking 

place year-round throughout the region. 

IMPROVE GRADES 

WITH A NEW YEAR PLAN 

by Aziz Kabani • Huntington Learning Center 

huntingtonhelps.com • 407-290-1111 

Want to make 2017 the year of straight 

A’s for your child? Here are some steps 

you can share with them to make this the 

best semester yet! 

1. Be proactive! Don’t wait until the 

last minute to start studying. If you know 

that there will be a test next week, start 

reviewing now. Pick one section to look 

over each night before bedtime. 

2. Have a growth mindset! Science 

has proven that you can get better and 

smarter, regardless of whether you think 

you’re “naturally good” at something; 

you just have to work toward your goals 

consistently. If you believe and work 

hard, you will do it! 

3. Organize, organize, organize! 

Keep a planner or a to-do list for all your 

assignments. Keep all papers in one 

place and divided by subject. This makes 

studying for tests so much easier and 

keeps you on top of your assignments. 

4. Break it up! Break up your homework, 

projects and studying into small, easy-tohandle 

pieces. If you have a test on 10 

vocabulary words on Friday, plan to learn 

about three each night, with a night to review 

the day before the test. Putting things 

into manageable chunks makes the task 

less daunting and cuts down on stress. 

5. Don’t be afraid to ask! Your teacher 

might not know that you’re having trouble 

or that you don’t understand something. 

He or she can’t help until you ask. 

If you need additional help, don’t be 

embarrassed to look into tutoring. Many 

Welcome, Dr. Wendy Vasquez! 

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR 

APPOINTMENT TODAY! 

407-857-2502 Ext 1600 

OR ONLINE AT 

www.wcorlando.com 

The Women’s Center 

Obstetrics • Gynecology • In-Office Procedures 

Bio 

Dr Wendy Vasquez completed her undergraduate studies at New York University; where 

she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She then started her medical career at Ross 

University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. After medical school, she completed 

her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jersey Shore University Medical 

Center. As a skilled surgeon, obstetrician and a master of the da Vinci Robotic System, she 

enjoys offering her services to this community. Her goal is to educate, prevent, improve and 

restore women’s health. We have early and late appointments available, as well as Saturdays. 

Bio 

Se Habla Espanol 

La Dra Wendy Vásquez especialista en ginecología y obstetricia, cuenta con una 

subespecialidad en cirugía mínimamente invasiva adquirida en: Albert Einstein School of 

Medicine, en la ciudad de Nueva York. Experta en la salud de la mujer la doctora Vásquez 

ofrece atención prenatal integral, incluyendo colaboración en embarazos de alto riesgo. 

Cirugía mínimamente invasiva es su pasión, incluyendo laparoscopia y el manejo del robot 

Da Vinci. Si tiene un problema relacionado a la salud de la mujer... no espere mas, haga su 

cita hoy mismo. Estamos abiertos los sábados, ofrecemos citas temprano y tarde. 

• Health Central Hospital • 10000 W. Colonial Drive • Suite 395 • Ocoee •

schools and centers offer tutors that can 

help you get back on track, a grade level 

ahead, or well-prepared for a test. 

GIFT YOURSELF 

WITH BEAUTIFUL SKIN 

by Michael Steppie, M.D. 

President, Medical Director 

Associates in Dermatology 

www.dermorlando.com • 800-827-7546 

Sparkling jewelry, a comfy sweater or 

a designer purse may have been on your 

holiday wish list, but what do you truly 

want for 2017? How about a smoother, 

tighter, more youthful complexion? 

The following are a few ways you can 

give yourself the gift of beautiful skin: 

• Juvéderm: Each day, exposure to the 

sun’s damaging rays, as well as a myriad 

of environmental pollutants, subject your 

skin to a barrage of unhealthy and unflattering 

effects. Topping the potential troubles 

is the gradual loss of hyaluronic acid, 

the naturally occurring fluid in connective 

tissue that helps to keep your skin smooth 

and taut. As a result, the skin becomes 


dehydrated and the elastin and collagen 

fibers lose their integrity, leaving you with 

dry, thin, loose and wrinkled skin. A top 

solution is Juvéderm, a biodegradable gel 

that replaces hyaluronic acid, and infuses 

collagen and elastin with new moisture 

and restores volume, all in less than an 

hour and requiring no downtime. 

• Radiesse — It’s been said that a 

genuine smile is the most glamorous accessory. 

But those marionette lines and 

pre-jowl folds that form around the mouth 

as we age can do a number on your 

otherwise gorgeous grin. That’s when 

you need Radiesse. Formulated with tiny 

calcium-based microspheres suspended 

in a water-based gel, this popular, highly 

effective dermal filler temporarily restores 

volume, smoothing the lines and plumping 

the sagging skin that forms around your 

smile and in the chin area. Over time, it 

actually works to stimulate your body’s 

natural production of collagen, the structural 

protein that keeps the skin’s underlying 

connective tissue strong and taut. The 

result is a long-lasting, youthful look. 




• Xeomin — This prescription medication 

utilizes botulinum toxin type A to 

temporarily improve the appearance of 

wrinkles. It is a highly effective solution 

for glabellar frown lines — those two 

vertical lines that form between your 

eyebrows after years of frowning, squinting 

and stressing that make you look 

older and angrier than you truly are. 

Just like Botox, Xeomin visibly reduces 

muscle contraction and leads to a visible 

smoothing of the lines and furrows, virtually 

erasing years from your look. 

ENRICH YOUR 

CHILD’S LIFE WITH MUSIC 

by Sally Seeley, Administrative Assistant/ 

Program Director 

Orlando Premier Music Instruction 

opmi@opmi-lessons.com 

www.orlando-premier-music-instruction.com 

407-963-5529 

Enrich your child’s life with music in 

2017! Music provides children with a 

means of self-expression. There is an 

undeniably strong correlation between 

musical education and the development 

of skills that children need to become 

successful in life. Self-discipline, patience, 

sensitivity, coordination and the 

ability to memorize and concentrate are 

all enhanced in the study of music. These 

skills will follow your child on whatever 

path he or she chooses in life. 

You have the chance now to introduce 

a formative influence that may be second 

only to the love you give your child. 

If you’re looking for a way to provide 

your child with a source of lifelong joy, 

satisfaction and accomplishment, childhood 

music education is an excellent 

first step. 

KICK OFF 2017 WITH CLEAN AIR 

by Thomas Tomarelli, Owner 

AC Guys Cooling and Heating Services 

www.ac-guys.com • 407-654-7420 

Professionally cleaned air ducts contribute 

to improved indoor air quality 

for you and your family. Over time air 

condition and heating ducts can become 

contaminated with dust, bacteria and 

Duct Cleaning 

• Improve Indoor Air Quality 

• Improve AC/Heating System Efficiency 

• Reduce Dust, Microbial Pollutants 

• Reduce Allergens, Smoke and Pet Odors 

• No Mess! Quick In and Out! 

• Can Be Combined with Dryer Vent Cleaning 

for Additional Charge 

Special 

$199 * 

*Special Price includes single-story residence with up to seven ducts and returns. Additional ducts and returns $35 

each. Two-story residence discount also available. Dryer vent cleaning can be done at the same time for 

discounted price. One special per household. May not be combined with other specials. 

Call Today to Schedule 

pollutants. According to industry statistics, 

a typical six-room home creates up 

to 40 pounds of dust annually. 

The following is a checklist for hiring a 

reputable duct-cleaning company: 

1. Should be experienced in ductcleaning 

systems like yours. 

2. Should follow procedures that protect 

against contamination. 

3. Should be experienced with industry 

air-duct cleaning standards. 

4. Should be a properly licensed 

HVAC professional — licensed, bonded 

and insured. 

5. Should provide an upfront quote 

based on the number of vents and returns 

in the home. 

Additionally, routine periodic maintenance 

tuneups for your heating and air 

conditioning system will help keep the 

entire system cleaner, help minimize allergens 

and pollutants in your home, and 

keep your entire system operating at top 

efficiency. 

HAPPY HOME, 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

by Rob Rahter, Broker Associate 

Stockworth Realty Group 

rrahter@stockworth.com 

www.stockworth.com 

407-497-4526 

‘Tis the season for a fresh start and 

promises to do better. But as experts tell 

us, most New Year resolutions rarely last. 

Instead, real commitment after meaningful 

reflection to change will last for years 

to come. 

As we evaluate our surroundings, we 

cannot neglect to view the place where 

our lives happen: our homes. Maybe it’s 

time to freshen up the kitchen and baths, 

change the floors or even add a room or 

two. Or maybe it is time for something 

more, time to change your surroundings 

entirely. Whether upsizing, downsizing 

or just resizing, finding a new home can 

be the perfect fit for the new year. 

The first step is determining your 

needs and wants. Taking an honest approach 

to what really matters in a home 

will help you have a realistic expectation 

in your search. Naturally it’s important 

to include all decision-makers in the process. 

But keep in mind: the perfect home 

does not exist, even if you build it. What’s 

most important is finding the closest 

match in a potential property to what 

will satisfy as many wants and needs as 

possible. This is the time to enlist the help 

of a local neighborhood real estate broker. 

In fact, it’s best to consult a Realtor 

and recommended lender before even 

stepping foot in a house. Taking an honest 

approach to finances now will alleviate 

disappointment later and not waste 

time. Just like buying a car, if your budget 

is a Honda, you should not be testdriving 

a Bentley. And similar to hiring 

a doctor, you should hire a real estate 

professional who will do the best job for 

you. A full-time, seasoned Realtor who 

specializes in the area where you want 

to buy is worth his or her weight in gold. 

He knows the neighborhoods, schools 

and many times off-market homes that 

no one else knows about. Many people 

spend more time researching a restaurant 

than they do finding their Realtor, 

and since a house is likely the biggest 

purchase you will make, it is critical to 

make sure you do your homework and 

are correctly represented. 

Same advice when you’re ready to 

sell. A good Realtor doesn’t just list a 

house in MLS and pray for a buyer. They 

should have a strong database, proven 

marketing plan and track record of results. 

The right real estate broker will get 

you top dollar and more than make up 

for the professional fee they charge. 

TIPS FOR KEEPING 

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS 

by Michelle Campbell, Admissions Director 

Foundation Academy 

foundationacademy.net • 407-877-2744 

Welcome to 2017! A new year brings 

us a time to start fresh: “And He who was 

seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am 

making all things new.’” Revelations 21:5 

ESV 

The following five tips of wisdom and 

encouragement may help you keep those 

resolutions for the new year: 

• Research is very clear that people 

with well-written goals are much more 

likely to achieve them. The three most 

important factors for achieving any goal 

is that it is specific (losing 10 pounds instead 

of simply losing weight), measurable 

and put into writing. Keeping goals 

somewhere visible or easy to review also 

helps.

• Pray for God’s direction in goal setting 

and continuing to keep with your goals. 

• Visualize the end result. 

• Accountability is key. The incentive 

of knowing someone else is aware of the 

commitment will help you stay on track. 

• Constantly review and revisit your 

goals. Otherwise, it’s just something 

written on a piece of paper. Some find 

keeping a journal helpful, or taking advantage 

of technology and all the great 

free apps that are available. 

TEACHING YOUR CHILD WATER 

SAFETY IN THE NEW YEAR 

by Marc Jablon, Owner 

Safety First Swim School 

www.safetyfirstswim.com 

321-236-0240, ext. 5 

If your baby is old enough to crawl, 

you should get him or her into swim 

lessons. According to the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention, drowning 

is the leading cause of accidental 

death in children ages 1-4. Survival 

swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning 

by 88 percent. 

Swim lessons only take 10-15 minutes 

per day for four-six weeks. Children who 

have had swimming lessons have a respect 

for water, know they have limitations, 

understand the work involved with 

swimming, and learn there are rules that 

go with swimming. 

Arm floaties should not be used on children, 

as they cause them to remain in a 

vertical position in the water. This gives 

children a false sense of security and may 

actually increase the risk of drowning. 

Pool time can be fun, but it’s important 

to incorporate layers of protection 

to prevent a fun day at the pool from 

becoming a family’s worst nightmare. 

Swimming and floating are motor skills 

that can be taught to babies through repetitive 

exercises. 

BECAUSE MEMORIES 

LAST FOREVER 

submitted by Sleuths 

Mystery Dinner Shows 

www.sleuths.com • 407-363-1985 

Years are fleeting but memories aren’t! 

Make 2017 all about spending time with 


loved ones, laughing and making memories 

that you can take with you forever. 

What better way to make memories with 

loved ones than planning a regular evening 

of entertainment? 

As the years go on, our lives become 

more and more hectic. With all of the 

events and appointments that we have 

to do, it can be easy to neglect doing 

something for the fun of it. Don’t let 2017 

pass you by with just more of the same. 

Taking the time to get together with loved 

ones, whether they are family or friends, 

can reduce overall stress and remind you 

of what is important in life. Consider dining 

out, seeing a live show or attending 

a comedy act to build memories that will 

last a lifetime. 

OPTIMAL HEALTH FOR WOMEN 

by Wendy Vasquez, M.D. 

The Women’s Center 

www.wcorlando.com 

407-857-2502, ext. 1600 

As the new year begins, it is common to 

be ambitious and overly motivated about 

ways to make this year better than the 

last. For the most part, women are the nucleus 

of the home and often have greater 

responsibilities. Therefore, optimal health 

should be first on their resolution lists. 

When it’s time for a baby, prenatal 

care is the single most important thing 

a women can do to optimize her health 

and the health of the fetus. Ideally, a 

woman should seek medical care before 

trying to conceive. 

One of the most common problems 

a woman faces is abnormal and heavy 

uterine bleeding. In the past, it was 

common to get a hysterectomy for this 

condition. Thanks to better medical treatment 

and improvement in technology, 

a hysterectomy should be considered 

the last treatment option for this problem. 

Physicians are now able to fix most 

bleeding issues in minutes with little or 

no downtime. 

As women approach menopause, 

they experience a different set of health 

issues, some of which are vaginal dryness, 

hot flashes, mood swings, urinary 

incontinence, hormonal imbalance 

and bone health. An annual exam remains 

the prime opportunity to identify 

any problems and intervene. ª 

Open House 

January 21st


TOURISMUPDATE 

submitted by Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 


The 2016 

Central 

Florida Hotel 

& Lodging 

Association 

Hospitality 

Career Fair 

draws more than 

500 attendees. 

Central Florida Hotel & 

Lodging Association will hold its 

annual CFHLA Hospitality Career 

Fair on Jan. 31 at the Orange 

County Convention Center. The event 

features on-site representation from 

more than 20 local lodging properties. 

Confirmed exhibitors include 

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging 

Association holds its annual career fair 

Jan. 31. 

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brands such as Diamond Resorts, 

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt, Loews 

Hotels & Resorts, Marriott, Omni 

Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels 

and Vista Resorts. 

The career fair, produced in partnership 

with CareerSource Central 

Florida, will take place from 10 

a.m.-2 p.m. in the Orange County 

Convention Center North Concourse 

(Room N220), where complimentary 

parking and child care will be provided 

for job-seekers. Last year, the 

CFHLA Hospitality Career Fair saw 

more than 500 attendees, including 

local veterans seeking employment 

in the hospitality industry. More than 

75 attendees were hired as a direct 

result of last year’s event. 

For more information about the career 

fair, call CFHLA at 407-313-5000 

or visit www.cfhla.org on the web. ª 

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ACROSS 

1. Face fringe 

6. Go low, as in jeans 

9. "Oh, my!" 

13. Underway 

14. Tire measurement 

15. Wear away 

16. Luciano Pavarotti, e.g. 

17. Roman goddess of 

plenty 

18. Previously an Oiler 

19. *"...I'm ready, yes, I'm 

ready for you. I'm standing 

on my own ____ ____" 

21. *"On a dark desert 

highway, cool wind in ____ 

____" 

23. It's all the rage 

24. Person, place or thing 

25. PC brain 

28. Bingo-like game 

30. Moses' older sister 

35. Be in pain 

37. Sail support 

39. *"Come on, shake your 

body, baby, do the ____" 

40. "Heat of the Moment" 

band 

41. Single-cell protozoan 

43. *Then along comes 

____" 

44. Great white, e.g. 

46. "Goodness gracious!" 

47. Commoner 

48. *"Raindrops are falling 

on ____ ____" 

50. Saharan-like 

52. "Cause I'm a woman! 

W-O-M-A-N..." singer 

53. Like Roman Empire 

55. ENT's first concern 

57. *"My daddy's sleeping 

and mama ain't ____" 

60. *"So put another dime 

in the ____" 

64. *"...I'll tell you all about 

STATEPOINT FINISH 

THE LYRICS CROSSWORD PUZZLE 

(Answer Key on Page 37) 

it when I see you ____" 

65. "____ to Joy" 

67. Abomination 

68. Formal dishes 

69. *"So bye, bye Miss 

American ____" 

70. *"Oh, I was only twenty 

four hours from ____" 

71. Front-line combat vehicle 

72. Credit card acr. 

73. Wheel shafts 

DOWN 

1. Quilter's stuffing 

2. Not many 

3. Something that's unacceptable 

4. Disappear, like into the 

sunset 

5. Unbroken series of events 

6. See him run! 

7. Cleopatra's cause of 

death 

8. Whatchamacallit 

9. "Summertime" or "Porgy 

and Bess," e.g. 

10. "Laughing on the inside" 

in text 

11. Month of Purim 

12. D.C. bigwig 

15. Thai or Mexican food, 

e.g. 

20. a.k.a. dropsy 

22. Delish! 

24. Small bouquet 

25. Geological rift 

26. Aggressive 

27. "Umble" Heep 

29. *"I've got a blank space, 

baby, and I'll write your 

____" 

31. Boisterous play 

32. Collectively 

33. Come to terms 

34. *"...Here's my number, 

so call me ____" 

36. Container weight 

38. Kind of ski lift 

42. "Farewell" in Paris 

45. V.I.P. in Hawaii 

49. Draper of "Mad Men" 

51. Actress Fanning 

54. Parkinson's drug 

56. Updike's "Rabbit ____" 

57. Turkish honorific 

58. *"All you get is pain. 

When I wanted sunshine I 

got ____" 

59. Sound on Old MacDonald's 

farm 

60. Audience's rejection 

61. Hillary's hubby 

62. British river 

63. December 25th, for 

short 

64. Pre-college challenge 

66. Party bowlful

n WinterFest raises funds for 

Edgewood Children’s Ranch 

MetroWest Master Association 

welcomed more than 3,500 people to 

its fifth annual WinterFest to benefit 

Edgewood Children’s Ranch. The 

free family event featured the hit movie 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas; 

dual snow slides; an ice-skating rink; 

holiday-themed performances; food 

trucks; and photo opportunities with 

Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, 

Cindy Lou Whoo and a life-sized snow 

globe. Attendees and local businesses 

were asked to bring donated items 

to help fulfill Edgewood Children’s 

Ranch’s ongoing needs. 

“WinterFest was a great chance 

to spread some holiday cheer to 

deserving kids within our community,” 

said Julie Sanchez, manager 

of MetroWest Master Association. 

“Congratulations again to Central Park 

for not only collecting the most items, 

but also donating their winnings to 

Edgewood Children’s Ranch. It is a true 

testament to how a local business can 

make a significant community impact.” 

n Annual holiday bazaar earns 

more than $37,000 

At the United Methodist 

Women of St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church’s 34th annual 

Holiday Bazaar, more than 

14 specialty shops were set up to 

resemble a Christmas market with 

handmade fall and holiday crafts 


NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

for sale. Homemade pickles and 

baked goods, along with antique 

and decorator items, were offered 

for shoppers. Santa Claus greeted 

the children, and entertainment was 

provided by the Dr. Phillips High 

School choir. 

The event raised more than 

$37,000, which will be used to support 

local, state and international 

The United Methodist Women of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church raise more 

than $37,000 at their annual Holiday Bazaar. 

missions. The church is accepting 

additional mission and holiday items 

to be repurposed and sold at next 

year's bazaar. 

For more information, call 407-876- 

4991 or email umw@st.lukes.org. 

n In support of animals 

Orlando Canine Country Club held 

a monthlong donation drive, Canine 

Christ-Mutts Angels, in support of A 

Cause for Paws Rescue and a New 

Beginning Pet Rescue, nonprofit 

pet organizations. The drive raised 

$1,095 in monetary donations and 

160 different items, including leashes, 

collars, beds, food, treat, blankets, 

toys and more, that were equally 

split between the two nonprofits. 

n Ocoee holds annual MLK 

Day Parade 

The city of Ocoee held its 11th annual 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity 

Parade and Celebration. Presented by 


PICTURE MY PET! 

Submit your purrr-fect pet photos for Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 16th 

annual pet photo contest! Southwest Orlando's picture-perfect pets will 

be featured in our Feb.16 issue. 

All photos must be received by Jan. 25 and will be returned after the 

issue date. Mail photos to: Kearney Publishing Corp., P.O. Box 851, 

Windermere, FL 34786; email to Lauren@kearneypublishing.com; or 

upload online at www.southwestorlandobulletin.com. 

Please include name, pet’s name, address, neighborhood and phone 

number on entry. For more information, call 407-351-1573, option 4. 

* Must be a Southwest resident to participate. 

Dogs • Cats • Birds • Reptiles • Rabbits • Fish • Rodents • Horses • Etc.



the city of Ocoee’s Human Relations 

Diversity Board, the processional began 

at Citrus Elementary School and 

ended at the parking lot of West Oaks 

Mall. The event showcased dancing 

groups, marching bands, motorcycles 

and floats; and the Rev. Bryan 

Stamper, Ph.D., served as the keynote 

speaker at the post-parade celebration. 

He has served as pastor 

of Quest Church for 43 years. There 

were performances by the New Life 

Church of Ocoee choir and dance 

group. Free blood pressure and 

health screenings were also offered. 

After the celebration, West Oaks Mall 

hosted Evelyn’s Creations’ third annual 

Martin Luther King Jr. Bike Show to 

benefit children with cancer. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce held a ribbon-cutting 

ceremony for the new Matthew’s 

Hope Outreach Center and Firm 

Foundation Preschool, located at 

523 S. Woodland St. in Winter 

Garden. WOCC builds partnerships, 

strong businesses and 

commitment to the community by 

serving as the leading business 

advocate in Central Florida, facilitating 

opportunity to nearly 1,000 

member businesses. For more information 

about WOCC, call 407- 

656-1304 or visit wochamber.com 

on the web; and for more information 

about Matthew’s Hope, visit 

www.matthewshopeministries.org 

on the web. 

Cranium Academy invites prospective 

families to attend an open 

house Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6:30- 

8 p.m. The academy, located at 

4068 Winter Garden Vineland Road 

Photo courtesy of WOCC 

West 

Orange 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

members 

celebrate the 

opening of 

Matthew’s 

Hope’s new 

Outreach 

Center and 

Firm Foundation 

Preschool 

in Winter 

Garden. 

in Winter Garden, is offering a 

tour of its state-of-the-art facility and 

information about its exclusive and 

advanced curriculum, including custom 

learning paths for each child, innovative 

technology, critical thinking 

and more. To RSVP, call 407-294- 

6950, and for more information, visit 

www.craniumacademy.com on the 

web. 

, 

407-757-2241

Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, located at 

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd. in Orlando, 

held a grand reopening event to 

showcase its many new and renovated 

features. Its new model provides 

members with a holistic approach to 

wellness. The facility is now able to 

allow easy access to health screenings, 

doctor referrals, education 

about healthy eating and cooking, 

and grab-and-go healthy meals. For 

more information, call 407-351-9417 

or visit ymcacentralflorida.com on 

the web. 

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n Dr. Phillips 

Ann Varkey of Dr. Phillips 

held a holiday event at the Dr. P. 

Dr. Phillips resident Ann Varkey (back, second from right) and her family (back) join 

residents of The Russell Home for Atypical Children at Ann’s special holiday event. 

Phillips YMCA to help specialneeds 

and homeless individuals. 

Attendees included several residents 

from The Russell Home for Atypical 

Children and a special appearance 

from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free 

and healthy holiday meals were 

provided to attendees. A typical 

gift box included fruits, vegetables, 

meat and nonperishable items 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

that would allow families to make 

complete meals. 

Dr. Phillips resident Kristen 

Wilson joined Ringling Bros. and 

Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus 

Xtreme. She is the first female ringmaster 

in the brand’s 146-year 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Kristen Wilson of Dr. Phillips becomes 

the first female ringmaster with Ringling 

Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus 

Xtreme. 

history. A dynamic performer with 

tremendous stage presence and exceptional 

vocal skills, Kristen beat 

out hundreds of candidates in a nationwide 

open audition process to 

earn the prestigious role. She joined 

the show last week with a premiere 

performance at Amway Center and 

will continue with a national tour. 

Kristen is also a professional singer 

with a background in theater. 

n MetroWest 


Commerce members recognized 

MetroWest resident and WOCC 

President/CEO Stina D’Uva’s 15th 

anniversary with the organization at 

the Member Appreciation Breakfast. 

Under her leadership, WOCC has 

grown to be financially stable, with 

a debt-free permanent home and 

an expanded parking lot. In 2007, 

the chamber was certified by the 

Florida Association of Chamber 

Professionals, a designation given 

to chambers for following best 

practices and being industry leaders. 

WOCC is a three-time State of 

Florida Chamber of the Year, having 

been recognized for its success in 

2009, 2012 and 2015. The organization’s 

membership accredits much 

of this success to the leadership of 

Stina and her team. 

n Ocoee 

Ocoee is currently accepting 

Community Grant applications. The 

program provides financial grants of 

up to $500, with $5,000 available 

for this grant cycle. Eligible groups 

include Ocoee nonprofit organizations 

and civic groups, as well as 

nonprofit organizations and civic 

groups outside the city limits that 

benefit residents of Ocoee. Anyone 

interested can get an application online 

at www.ocoee.org or at Ocoee 

City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. 

Completed applications must be

mailed or delivered to city hall by 

Jan. 31, 2017. The next grant cycle 

begins July 3. For more information, 

call 407-905-3100. 

n Windermere 

Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & 

Woodman PA officials announced 

that attorney Jessica Gavrich 

Espiritu accepted a position with 

the firm, practicing in the areas of 

business litigation, corporate law, 

commercial transactions and creditors’ 

rights. She is admitted to practice 

law in Florida and New York 

and is an active member of the 

Service Committee of the Orange 

County Bar Association’s Young 

Lawyers Section. Jessica earned her 

Bachelor of Science, magna cum 

laude, in finance; and Juris Doctor, 

cum laude, from the University of 

Florida. 

n Et Al 

Jessica 

Gavrich 

Espiritu of 

Windermere 

joins the team 

of attorneys at 

Winderweedle, 

Haines, Ward 

& Woodman 

PA. 

Congratulations to the following 

Southwest-area residents on their recent 

academic achievements: 

• Jessica Chabot of MetroWest 

was named to the dean’s list at Berry 

College for the 2016 fall term. 

• Dr. Phillips resident Jarius 

English-Mcmillan graduated from 

Coastal Carolina University with a 

Bachelor of Science in business administration 

in marketing. 

• Jalindikumari Ghetia of 

Winter Garden achieved the 

fall 2016 president’s list at Hudson 

Valley Community College. 

• Elizabeth Gill of Winter Garden 

and Joy Prinsell of MetroWest graduated 

from the University of Alabama 

with bachelor’s degrees. 


• Winter Garden resident Kellan 

Hoffman made the provost’s list at 

Troy University for the 2016 fall semester/Term 

2. 

• Joy Norris of Windermere 

graduated from Troy University with 

a Bachelor of Science in business administration 

from the Sorrell College 

of Business. 

• Gotha resident Nathaniel 

Obinwa made the honor roll at 

Graceland University for the 2016 

fall term. 

Southwest resident Julie Neal 

celebrated the 10th anniversary edition 

of her guidebook, The Complete 

Walt Disney World. In honor of the 

milestone, Julie was featured in an 

article in The Boston Globe. 

She revealed that in the 2017 edition 

of her guidebook “almost 200 

photos are new, and all photos are 

bigger. Also, we have 70 more pages 

with more details on the fun stuff 

and less on the dry stuff ...” 

Orange County Clerk of Courts 

Tiffany Moore Russell of Southwest 

Orlando took her official oath of office 

for the next four years. The oath reaffirms 

her commitment to faithfully perform 

all of the duties as clerk of courts. 

“I am honored that the residents of 

Orange County re-elected me to serve 

again as their clerk of courts,” Tiffany 

said. “I look forward to building on 

my priorities of access to the courts, 

customer service and technology to 

continue to serve this community.” 

Southwest resident and Orange 

County Mayor Teresa Jacobs 

welcomed four local mothers to the 

Ivey Lane Neighborhood Center 

for Families for her annual Holiday 

Heroes Toy Drive shopping event. 

Mayor Jacobs, along with NCF 

staff, assisted parents in selecting 

gifts for their children in keeping 

with Orange County’s “neighbors 




helping neighbors” philosophy. In 

partnership with the Boys & Girls 

Club of Central Florida on Raleigh 

Street, the center was transformed 

into a scene from The Polar Express, 

with several tables and shelves 

filled with a variety of gifts. Orange 

County employees and citizens generously 

donated more than 6,000 

items, far exceeding last year’s 

toy drive collection of 5,100 toys. 

Families also received a special 

Christmas dinner box filled with 

holiday treats and meals. 

Orange 

County Mayor 

Teresa 

Jacobs (center) 

of Southwest 

Orlando helps 

four local 

mothers shop 

for toys during 

the annual 

Holiday Heroes 

Toy Drive 

shopping event. 


Commerce’s board of directors 

welcomed several newly elected 

members to its ranks during its annual 

Member Appreciation Breakfast. 

Among them were Southwest residents 

Mark Marsh of Gotha, 

Orlando Health — Health Central 

Hospital; JT McWalters of Ocoee, 

Orlando Magic; Dale Fitch of 

Windermere, Unicorp National 

Developments; and Frank Gilbert 

of Winter Garden, city of Winter 

Garden. 

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above is the most current, correct and dependable 

available, we do rely on others for the source of our 

news. Therefore, the Southwest Orlando Bulletin and 

Kearney Publishing Corp. cannot be held responsible 

for the validity of the information presented here, 

nor does mentioning it constitute an endorsement. 

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Dr. Phillips High School 

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her team. 

Dr. Phillips High School cheerleaders (front, l. to r.) Leah Humphreys, Morgan 

McKnight, Laura Wallace, Ayanis Young, Maddi Forte, Tatyana Washington, 

D’Kayla Cooper, (back, l. to r.) Bianca Tverberg, Jena Fite, Janeesa Clue, Natajah 

Williams and Ella Morrow win the small varsity division at the Universal Cheerleaders 

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Southwest Middle School track head coach Keith West (front), volunteer coach for 

Girls on the Run Orlando, embraces Pink Day during the school’s Spirit Week. 

coaches, many of whom teach at 

the schools that offer the program. 

More than 1,000 girls in third 

through eighth grades throughout 

Central Florida participate in 

GOTR annually. 

Though all of the volunteer coaches 

are appreciated and loved, 

Bridgewater and Southwest middle 

schools would like to recognize its 

track head coaches, Layla West 

and Keith West, respectively. The 

two not only donate their time to 

the program, but also plan to run 

as SoleMates in the Disney Princess 

Half Marathon to raise funds to 

help bring Girls on the Run to more 

schools in 2017. 

Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons 

Resort Orlando hosted the second annual 

Diamond Resorts Invitational, 

benefiting Florida Hospital for 

Children. Thirty professionals, including 

Windermere residents John 

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alongside 48 sports and entertainment 

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small varsity division, in which teams 

competed with 12 girls or fewer. 

There were seven teams in this division. 

The girls received a bid to the 

National High School Cheerleading 

Championship that will be held at 

Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports 

next month. The team is led by head 

coach Samantha Hoffman and 

assistant coaches Lauren Bocken, 

Vigiland D’Haiti and Savannah 

Wright. 

Dr. Phillips 12-under water 

polo athletes Sole Fratila of 

Southwest Middle School and 

Cody Hrynyk of Windy Ridge 

School represented the Southeast 

zone of the United States and competed 

in USA Water Polo’s Rocktober 

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is a bronze Olympic medalist for 

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Sole Fratila (left) and Cody Hrynyk (right), with Hrynyk’s 

father, Corey, compete in the USA Water Polo’s Rock-tober event. 

Team professionally in Nice, France, 

and Germany, winning several 

championship titles. 

Hrynyk comes from a line of swimmers. 

His father swam at Florida 

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their success to a collaboration of 

several Florida water polo coaches’ 

input and training. 

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faced [was] to 

find a water polo 

game every week 

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(L. to r.) Riley Welch, McKayla Parrott, Cecile Comtois 

and Allie Schnacky of the West Orange High School 

Warriorettes dance team perform at an Orlando Magic game. 

West Orange High School dance 

team captain Elizabeth Victor performs in 

the second annual Varsity Spirit Spectacular 

at Walt Disney World Resort. 

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Resort. Victor is the captain of the 

WOHS dance team. She performed 

in an exclusive pre-parade through 

Disney’s Magic Kingdom park before 

hundreds of fans. 

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to perform in the 

parade as part of 

a select group of 

captains and cocaptains 

who attended 

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Jan. 22 — Brighton Beach Memoirs 

Play Reading 

Theatre South Playhouse presents an intimate 

stage reading of the hit Broadway play Brighton 

Beach Memoirs at the Rosen Event Theater, 

11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. 

Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $10, with proceeds benefiting 

the research of Lou Gehrig’s disease, also 

called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS attacks 

motor neurons, cells that control the muscles. 

For more information, call 407-489-4458, 

email theatresouthorlando@gmail.com or visit 

brightonbeachfor-als.whindo.com on the web. 

Feb. 9-11 — The Kid’s Sale 

The Pines of Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road, 

Windermere, hosts The Kid’s Sale, which offers 

name-brand apparel and merchandise for children 

of all ages at low prices. Clothing will also 

be donated to Helping Hands of Orange County 

and local schools in Winter Garden for students 

in need. Time: Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.- 

8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For 

more information, email thekidsale@aol.com or 

visit thekidsale.biz on the web. 

Feb. 25 — Sports Fans United 

Extravaganza 

The Holiday Inn Water Park Hotel, 14500 

Continental Gateway, Orlando, hosts the Sports 

Fans United Weekend Extravaganza, including 

prizes, a 50/50 raffle, Mardi Gras ball, 

vendors, DJ Brian and Shoeless Joe of Sonic 


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Assault, guest appearances, karaoke, a game 

show and more. Event times vary. Proceeds 

benefit Seniors First. For more information, visit 

www.sportsfansextravaganza.com on the web. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Programs 

Jan. 21 — Youth Fitness 

Competition 

Winter Garden Athletic Club, 350 E. Crown 

Point Road, Suite 1070, Winter Garden, 

hosts Youth Fitness Warriors, a free, fun fitness 

competition and coed event. Physicals are 

not required, and free physicals are offered 

for preregistered youth participants. Time: 9 

a.m.-1 p.m. for elementary students, 1-2 p.m. 

for middle and high school students, and 2-3 

p.m. for parents/adults. For more information 

about free physicals, call Toni Muzzonigro, 

D.O., at 407-367-5676. For more information 

and to preregister for the event, visit 

www.youthfitnesswarriors.com on the web. 

Jan. 21, 26 & 30 — Library 

Programs 

Windermere Library, 530 Main St., Windermere, 

hosts the following free children’s programs: Jan. 21 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

at 11 a.m., Fairytale Adventures for ages 3-5, during 

which attendees explore the imaginary worlds 

of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little 

Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood through bilingual 

stories, songs and activities; Jan. 26 at 3:30 p.m., 

Topsy Turvy Day for ages 6-12, includes mixed-up 

stories, opposite games and backward fun; and 

Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m., Puffins Climb, Penguins 

Rhyme for ages 3-5, including cozy stories, chill 

activities and cool crafts. For more information, 

call 407-835-7323. 

Jan. 25, 27 & 30 — Library 

Programs 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della 

Drive, Orlando, hosts the following free youth programs: 

Jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m., Cuisine Corner Junior: 

Melted Snowman Bark for ages 8-18. Attendees learn 

and create a winter-inspired treat; Jan. 27 at 10:30 

a.m., Bubble Playtime for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Space is limited; and Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m., 

Toddler Spill & Fill for ages 18 months-3. Space is 

limited, and registration is recommended. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323. 

Jan. 26 — Parachute Play 

Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter 

Garden, hosts Parachute Play, a free library program 

for children 18 months-36 months. Registration 

is required, because space is limited. Time: 10:30 

a.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323. 

n Classes/Programs 

Jan. 25 — Storytime For Grown-Ups 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della 

Drive, Orlando, hosts Storytime for Grown-Ups 

for age 18-older, during which attendees hear a 

story or participate in an activity as storytellers 

entertain. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more information, 

call 407-835-7323. 

Jan. 26-28 — Author Series Events 

As part of the Sunshine State Author Series, multiaward-winning 

author Sharon M. Draper joins 

the Orange County Library System for three events 

over three days. On Jan. 26 at 6 p.m., she reads 

from and discusses her book, Out of My Mind, at 

the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., 

Orlando. Registration is recommended at ocls. 

eventbrite.com on the web; Jan. 27 at 3 p.m., 

Draper leads a teen writer’s workshop for ages 

11-18 at Edgewater Library, 5049 Edgewater 

Drive, Orlando. Registration is required; and 

OCLS features Sharon M. Draper at the Zora 

Festival on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Eatonville 

Library, 200 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, to read 

and discuss her book, Stella by Starlight. There 

is also a book signing. Admission to the festival 

is $20 for adults and free for children. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323. 

Feb. 11 — Preserve Open House 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, 

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n Events/Performances 

Through Feb. 5 — Blackberry Winter 

Performances 

The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins 

St., Orlando, hosts Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership 

with UCF’s performances of Blackberry Winter, the story of a 

daughter doing her best to shepherd her mother in safety and 

comfort through the memory loss and dementia associated 

with Alzheimer’s disease. Showtimes vary. Costs: $13-$50. 

For more information, call 407-447-1700, ext. 1; or visit 

www.orlandoshakes.org on the web. 

Jan. 21 — Plant Sale At Arbor Day Celebration 

Windermere Garden Club sells 3-gallon pots of camellias 

in a variety of colors at the Arbor Day Celebration, which 

includes tree climbing for children, plant vendors and other 

activities, in and around Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main 

St., Windermere. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, 

call Janet, 386-986-0704. 

Jan. 21 — Camellia Show & Festival 

The Winter Park Garden Clubhouse at Mead Botanical Garden, 

1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, hosts the 71st annual 

Camellia Show & Festival, including thousands of camellia flower 

blooms from Florida, cash prizes, camellia plants for sale, a camellia 

plant raffle, Camellia 101 Class from 10-11 a.m., and more. 

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit 

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Feb. 4 — Arts For All Day 

United Arts of Central Florida sponsors Arts for All Day, a free 

family-friendly event at Loch Haven Cultural Park. Activities take 

place in Loch Haven’s multiple theaters and indoor and outdoor 

exhibit spaces, including Mennello Museum of American Art, 

Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Repertory Theatre, Orlando 

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Feb. 19 — Ain’t-a That Good News 

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Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen 

of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, 

hosts Ain’t-a That Good News: A Celebration of 

Black History Month, performed by the Basilica 

Choir, instrumentalists and soloists under the 

direction of William Picher. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: 

$15. For more information, call 407-239-6600 

or visit maryqueenoftheuniverse.org on the web. 

n Miscellaneous 

Through Jan. 24 — Art Submission 

Deadline 

Women in the Arts Inc. and the Orange County 

Library System invite professional female artists 

to submit their work to be exhibited during 

Women’s History Month at the library. 

Finalists are chosen from submitted entries, 

and selected art is featured in the upcoming 

annual Celebrating the Genius of Women 

exhibition in March and April. Finalists are 

eligible for $1,500 in cash prizes and gallery 

representation at Baterbys Art Gallery 

for the top three winners. For more information, 

call 407-835-7481. Apply online at 

www.womeninthearts.org/art-competition. 

Jan. 25 — Mayor’s Job Fair 

Central Florida Fair Expo Park, 4603 W. Colonial 

Drive, Orlando, hosts the Mayor’s Job Fair, 

where more than 80-90 companies offer thousands 

of career openings in various industries 

and resources. Professional dress and résumés 

are a must. No children, please. Time: noon-4 

p.m. Admission and parking are free. To register 

as a job seeker, visit www.cfec.org/job-fairs 

on the web. For more information, call 407- 

834-4022. 

Jan. 28 & Feb. 4 — Farmers 

Markets 

Winter Garden Farmers Market, voted No. 1 

in America, takes place at 104 S. Lakeview 

Ave., Winter Garden. The market has more 

than 150 vendors, and there is a new free 

parking garage next to the event. Time: 

Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Ongoing — Running Club for Women 

Moms Run This Town, a women’s running club 

with more than 10,000 members nationwide, 

invites local women to get together to run/ 

walk/jog and socialize. All skill levels (from 

beginning walkers to experienced marathoners) 

are welcome, and an encouraging 

and informative online support community is 

provided. To join the Orlando chapter, visit 

www.facebook.com/groups/centralflorida.mrtt 

on the web. For more information, email 

mrttcentralfl@gmail.com or visit www. 

momsrunthistown.com/centralfl on the web. 

Ongoing — Members Needed 

The West Orange Women seeks women of 

all ages to join its social group where they 

“build friendships while helping others.” 

The 200-plus members enjoy more than 25 

fun activities. For more information, visit 

www.westorangewomen.com on the web. 

Ongoing — Members Needed 

The Baby Boomer Bunch of Southwest Orlando 

seeks members for its social group, which consists 

of men and women, single and married, born 

between 1946-64. Activities include dining out 

and more. For more information or to sign up, visit 

www.meetup.com/baby-boomer-bunch-west-orlando 

on the web. 

Feb. 2 — Retired Educators 

Meeting 

The Orange County Retired Educators Association 

meets at College Park United Methodist Church, 

644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, for a potluck and 

musical presentation by the Winter Park High 

School Men’s Chorus. Anyone who has worked 

in education is invited. Time: 11:30 a.m. For 

more information, call 407-677-0446. 

n Support Groups 

Feb. 14 — Support Group Meeting 

For Caregivers 

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center 

sponsors a free support group meeting for caregivers 

in the Suite 281 Conference Room (next 

to the south elevators on the second floor) at 

Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial 

Drive, Ocoee. Time: second Tuesday of each 

month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 

407-843-1910 or visit www.adrccares.org on 

the web. 

Feb. 20 — Stroke Support Group 

Meeting 

The Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse 

Blvd., Winter Park, hosts a free meeting of 

the BCenter’s Stroke Support & Social Group. 

A deli-style lunch is provided. Reservations 

via email are requested to valerie@bcenter.com. 

Time: third Monday of each month from 

12:30-2:30 p.m. For more information, call 

888-942-9355. 

n Volunteer 

Opportunities 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard 

Seed Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers who can 

help with donation sorting, mattress recycling, 

warehouse maintenance, administrative work, 

special events or general maintenance. For 

more information, call 407-875-2040, ext. 110; 

or email jessi@mustardseedfla.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman 

Program, which advocates for quality long-term 

care, seeks volunteers. Training is provided. For 

more information, call 888-831-0404 or visit 

ombudsman.myflorida.com on the web. 

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are 

welcome. Please send information six weeks 

before the event to P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 

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