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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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

Destination Dining: Winter Garden 

FEATURE.............................................................................................7 

A Historical Look at Winter Garden 

BUSINESS PROFILE............................................................................13 

One-Stop Medical Care / Windermere Medical Center 

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PICTURE MY PET PHOTOS..................................................................16 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS................................................................30 

TOURISM UPDATE.............................................................................31 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD.........................................................32 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY.....................................................33 

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With a weekly farmers market; 

lively festivals; numerous restaurants; 

and artisan shops selling gourmet 

goods like craft beer, chocolate 

and olive oil, Winter Garden is a 

food-lover’s paradise. The following 

is just a small peek at what the area 

has to offer: 

Upcoming Events 

• This weekend is a great time to 

head to Winter Garden for the sixth 

annual Blues & BBQ (Feb. 18, from 

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Sample, Sip & Savor Your Way Through This West Orange Gem! 

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4–10 p.m., at the Downtown Pavilion, 

104 Lakeview Ave.). Bring your lawn 

chair and enjoy the sounds and flavors 

of the South, with all profits benefiting 

the American Cancer Society. 

Fresh 

crawfish, drink 

specials and 

live music are 

part of the 

Big Easy’s 

Mardi Gras 

celebration 

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• Let the good times roll and 

celebrate Mardi Gras at the Big 

Easy on Feb. 28 with fresh crawfish, 

drink specials and live music 

(15502 Stoneybrook West Parkway, 

407-654-3279). 

• Green thumbs and novices alike 

can learn about organic gardening 

and plant-based cooking, and 

bring home some edible plants from 

Spring Fever in the Garden 

on April 8 and April 9. Admission 

is free, and the event is pet-friendly. 

For more information, visit 

www.springfeveringarden.com. 

Learn Something New 

• Don’t know the difference between 

a porter and a pilsner? Sign 

up for Crooked Can Brewing 

Co.’s tours, held on Sunday 

afternoons (www.crookedcan.com). 

A $5 fee gets you a glass of your 

favorite brew from this small-craft 

brewery located in Plant Street 

Market (426 W. Plant St.). While 

you are there, options abound to satisfy 

your hunger, from pizza to ice 

pops and sushi to smoothies. More 

than 20 vendors offer local, organic 

and natural products to sample, enjoy 

al fresco or take home for later. 

• Learn to appreciate the complexities 

of premium olive oil and aged 

vinegars at The Sacred Olive (125 

W. Plant St.) and indulge in some 

samples. Stay tuned for exciting new 

cooking classes coming this spring. 

• The nearby Roper YMCA (100 

Windermere Road) will be hosting 

its next event in an ongoing series of 

cooking demonstrations Feb. 22 at 

10:30 a.m. Try a sample and learn 

how easy healthy, tasty cooking can 

be. Stop by the YMCA on Tuesday 

mornings from 9 a.m.-noon for fresh 

produce at the weekly produce 

stand. Nonmembers are welcome. 

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Farm Food 

• There are plenty of spots to 

get your hands on local produce. 

Roll up your sleeves and head to 

Beckmeyer Family Farms (1055 

E. Story Road) for u-pick strawberries 

and hydroponic vegetables. Find the 

company on Facebook for hours and 

seasonal offerings. 

• The Farmacy has just the 

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• And, of course, don’t miss 

Winter Garden Farmers 

Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 

2 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion 

(104 S. Lakeview). It offers a treasure 

trove of fresh produce, baked 

goods and local food vendors. In 

addition, live music is performed 

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other seasonal offerings. 

New Neighbors 

One of the fun things about visiting 

Winter Garden is that there is 

always something new to discover. If 

you haven’t visited in the past year or 

so, here are a few new finds: 

• Melts on Main Street has 

moved in (108 S. Main) to offer a 

full lineup of grilled-cheese sandwiches, 

soups, Sunday brunch and 

meals-to-go. 

• The Deli Downtown (18 N. 

Boyd St.) is another newcomer, serving 

sandwiches, soups and salads, 

along with wine and beer with patio 

seating. 

• At Market to Table Cuisine 

(146 W. Plant St.), chef Ryan 

Freelove serves seasonally inspired 

American cuisine for lunch and dinner. 

• Kaebisch Chocolate (50 W. 

Plant St.) is the newest place to get 

your coffee and chocolate fix with 

beautiful decadent treats. 

• Pollo Tropical and Pei Wei 

Asian Diner add to the quick-serve 

options now available at Winter 

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One of the most successful efforts at 

embracing history in Central Florida, 

downtown Winter Garden has become 

an active, engaging area full 

of shops, restaurants, a hotel and a 

theater. 

The city formed a community 

redevelopment agency in 1992, 

the Winter Garden Heritage 

Foundation was created in 1994, 

and the History Research and 

Education Center opened in 2015. 

“We are always asking residents 

to share their family history with us,” 

said James A. Crescitelli, WGHF 

program director. 

The nearly 10-acre Winter 

Garden Downtown Historic 

District was listed on the National 

Register of Historic Places in 1996, as 

was the Winter Garden Historic 

Residential District, which includes 

the American Legion Hall. The 

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, 

West Orange Trail and the city’s 

streetscape project in the 2000s deserve 

much credit for bringing the 

public and private sectors together to 

preserve this city’s rich history. 

The commercial district developed 

at Plant and Main streets consists of 

26 buildings, the oldest dating back 

to 1912, possessing significance for 

their architectural and historical characteristics. 

The 25-acre residential 

district contains 76 historical buildings 

bordered by Plant, Boyd and Tilden 

streets and Central Avenue. Most are 

in the Cooper/Sewell subdivision. 

The city dates back further than 

its downtown. Winter Garden was 

settled in the 1850s, with scattered 

farms along the south shore of Lake 

Apopka. Early residents grew citrus 

and vegetables. 

The Early Days 

In the mid-1880s, the Orange Belt 

Railroad came through Oakland, 


FEATURE 

A Historical Look at Winter Garden 

Cherishing the Past While Progressing Into the Future 

by Debra Wood 

providing an easy way to transport 

oranges to residents in northern states. 

The Tavares & Gulf Railroad 

came to Winter Garden in 1899, and 

citrus moved center stage. The post office 

opened in 1892, and the Winter 

Garden depot opened a year later. But 

the winter of 1894-95 was a difficult 

one, with two hard freezes. Ninety percent 

of the citrus trees were destroyed, 

and many settlers left. The price of land 

fell and opened opportunities for truck 

farming to develop. 

The community continued to 

grow, and about 100 people lived 

in Winter Garden at the start of the 

1890s. Amenities included a sawmill 

and turpentine stills. 

The city incorporated in 1908, 

when about 191 people called 

Winter Garden home, and elected 

A.B. Newton as mayor. He was an 

agent for the Orange Belt Railway 

and then the postmaster and the publisher 

of the city’s first newspaper. He 

later served on the Orange County 

Commission and in state legislature. 

The first residential subdivision, 

called Millers Plat of Winter 

Garden, formed in 1907, and the 

first telephone exchange and a bank 

arrived in 1908. By 1910, the population 

had grown to 351. 

Early in the 20th century, a fire 

wiped out most of the wooden structures 

downtown, and the city was 

rebuilt with brick. One of the oldest 

surviving structures in downtown is the 

Dillard-Boyd Block, built in 1912, 

with a bakery and real estate office. 

The Tavares & Gulf Railroad depot, 

at 101 S. Boyd St., opened in 

1913 and cost $1,765. The Central 

Florida chapter of the National 

Railway Historical Society purchased 

it in 1982, kicking off local efforts to 

preserve Winter Garden’s history. It 

now serves as the Central Florida 

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Railroad Museum and is operated 

by the Winter Garden History 

Foundation and owned by the city. 

The first brick lodging property, 

the Shelby Hotel, opened around 

1913, and an automobile repair shop 

a year later. Tony’s Liquors now 

occupies the Shelby building. 

The decade between 1910 and 

1920 was marked by construction and 

large projects. The city’s first waterworks 

was built, as were an ice plant, 

electrical plant, streetlights and brick 

roads. The 1918 Atlantic Coast 

Line Depot is now the Winter 

Garden Heritage Museum. 

The Florida Citrus Exchange 

was formed in the 1910s, and Luther 

Tilden served as director. He also operated 

a grocery store on Main Street 

and one of the first packing houses. 

Tilden’s home, also known as 

Meadow Marsh, was built in 1910 

and remains on the National Register 

of Historic Places. The wood-frame 

house later received additions for a 

kitchen, bedroom and parlor. Tilden 

died in 1929. The home was used 

as a bed and breakfast for a period 

of time, but now is a single-family 

residence. 

on East Plant Street. He was considered 

one of the largest producers of 

lettuce in the 1920s, and two years 

later he started residential subdivisions. 

The Ort Law Firm purchased 

the Britt’s home in 2014 for 

nearly $1 million and has restored the 

building to its former glory. 

The Roaring ’20s 

& Depressing ’30s 

By 1920, Winter Garden’s population 

had reached 1,021. More than 

300 new buildings were built between 

1920 and 1926. The Winter 

Garden Rotary Club formed in 

1926. 

Commercial construction also continued, 

with the opening of a hardware 

store, theater and department store. 

The Winter Garden First Baptist 

Church built a new church on Plant 

Street in 1922. In 1926, the Pounds 

Motor Co. Building was finished. 

The Pounds family sold Ford cars and 

developed a tractor tire. The Roper 

Building was constructed in 1927 

and contained a hardware store. 

As with other parts of Florida, the 

1920s was a period of great growth, 

which led to a building boom followed 

by a collapse. But Winter Garden’s 

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Men, women and children work the fields in the 1900s. 

courtesy of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation 

Farmer Morgan Britt came to 

town in 1909. He grew vegetables 

and citrus and, in 1929, built a home 

citrus industry moderated the downturn, 

until fruit flies arrived in 1928 and 

curtailed the shipping of fruit.


and processed it in town. According 

to the county, the home remains a 

single-family residence. 

Fruit was packaged in packing 

houses in 1909 and 1910. In the 

1940s, canning juice was popular, 

and in the 1950s, concentrate came 

into style. 

Culture & Entertainment 

Built in 1935 as a single-screen cinema, 

Garden Theatre was the first 

in Central Florida to show “talkies.” 

It closed in 1963 because of waning 

interest in films as television became 

popular. After it closed, the neighboring 

Pounds Motor Co. Inc. used 

the building as a storage space for 

tractors and other machinery. The interior 

was removed, and the sloped 

floor was covered with cement. 

In 2003, the city of Winter Garden 

purchased the theater at 160 W. 

Plant St. and granted title to the 

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation 


The Historic Edgewater Hotel 

The Historic Edgewater Hotel in Winter Garden opened in 1927 and reopened in 2003. 

Construction began on the 52-room 

Edgewater Hotel at 99 W. Plant 

St. in 1924. A four-story hotel was 

planned, but the land bust curtailed 

the project. A group of investors completed 

it as a three-story building. 

It opened Jan. 26, 1927, and was 

considered one of the safest hotels in 

the country. It had a sprinkler system 

throughout and metal furniture. It also 

featured electric heat, telephones and 

private baths. The building also housed 

a barbershop, drugstore, telegraph office 

and a Pittman Jewelers, which 

is now located in Clermont. The dining 

room, called Evergreen, served traditional 

Southern meals. Local people 

would come to wander the halls and 

ride the elevator. 

Works Progress Administration 

(WPA) funds brought a new city dock, 

boat basin, fire station, auditorium, 

city hall, sports fields, Tanner Hall, 

Lakefront Park and a municipal 

pool to the town during the 1930s. 

George Walker served as mayor 

during this period. 

L. Frank Roper built an important 

home in 1937 at 220 N. 

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in 2010, after it restored the theater 

to its original Spanish style. The Dr. 

P. Phillips Foundation and the 

Winter Garden Community 

Redevelopment Agency donated 

funds for the effort. 

The foundation also upgraded the 

facility, bringing it up to modern building 

codes and hospitality standards. 

The theater reopened in February 

2008 and provides a venue for plays, 

concerts and movies. The theater features 

the original building’s brick walls, 

tile courtyard and dark-blue ceiling 

with light shining through small holes, 

giving the illusion of a star-filled sky. 

The 200-car Star-Lite Drive In 

opened in 1947 on East Plant Street. It 

featured an art deco style, but it closed 

in 1996 and was leveled in 1998. 

Tourism Begins 

The city of Winter Garden promoted 

Lake Apopka as a tourist stop during 

the 1930s. In 1936, the city built a 12- 

acre tourist camp called Trailer City 

in the northernmost spot in the Winter 

Garden Shores subdivision, also 

funded by WPA. Trailer City was popular 

with vacationers. It included boat 

basins, an auditorium, and a swimming 

pool and bathhouse. 

Bass fishing on Lake Apopka also 

attracted people to the area. An early 

brochure called Winter Garden the 

“finest breeding place in the world 

for bass and pickerel.” Many folks, including 

Humphrey Bogart, Errol 

Flynn and Clark Gable, are said to 

have stayed at The Edgewater Hotel. 

An early hotel brochure said that it 

was common for fishermen to catch the 

daily limit within a few hours. During 

the late 1930s, the hotel added fishcleaning 

stations with a refrigerator 

and sink on each of the three floors and 

marketed itself as a full-service fishing 

lodge in Field & Stream magazine. The 

hotel also maintained a houseboat and 

took guests out on the lake. 

As agriculture began polluting 

Lake Apopka, the hotel’s fortunes 

changed, as did its success. The 

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In the 1930s, bass fishing on Lake Apopka attracts people to Winter Garden. 

housed soldiers at the hotel during 

World War II, and workers completing 

site work for Walt Disney World 

stayed there in the 1960s. 

Gordon Dickerson became 

manager in 1948. He recently visited 

the hotel and recalled some 

of his fondest memories, including 


the six weeks that the “It was a love of history and the 

Washington Senators town to honor its history,” Lanza 

stayed at the hotel during said. 

spring training. 

The Historic Edgewater 

The Edgewater Hotel Hotel’s first floor opened in 2000, 

closed in 1968 and fell and after a thorough renovation, the 

into disrepair. Walls collapsed. 

building began operating again as 

Windows were a bed-and-breakfast-style lodging in 

boarded up, but still pigeons 

2003. The manually operated Otis 

nested in the build- 

elevator remains in working order. It 

ing and left decades was one of the first elevators in the 

worth of droppings. community. The person operating the 

The current owners purchased 

lift must consider weight loads in or- 

the property der to slide the elevator to a proper 

in 1995 and set about stop at the appropriate floor, a job 

fixing it up. Co-owner that takes some practice, so hotel employees, 

Mike Lanza and his 

not guests, run the elevator. 

team removed 72 tons of Guests can enjoy a 1920s experience 

debris and then replaced 

with today’s comforts, such as 

walls with lath board air conditioning and internet access. 

and plaster, rather than People from more than 80 countries 

sheetrock, to maintain have stayed at the hotel, and it has 

historical integrity. The received many honors. 

woodwork was restored Just as The Edgewater offers the 

as closely as possible to latest amenities in a historic building, 

the original. The hotel was decorated Winter Garden’s downtown envelops 

with antique-style furniture to give 

visitors in the feel and memories 

guests a feel of what life may have of an earlier time, when pioneers 

been like early in the last century. were settling Central Florida. ª 

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BUSINESS 

Retail shopping malls developed 

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made the idea of one-stop shopping 

a matter of convenience and choice. 

Soon malls also became popular 

destinations for entertainment and 

dining. Today, the model of one location 

to take care of all one’s personal 

needs is being adapted to a variety 

of businesses in as many industries, 

including the field of medicine. 

Windermere Medical Center, 

located at 11600 Lakeside Village 

Lane in Windermere, is leading 

the way for one-stop medical care. 

Windermere Medical Center provides 

comprehensive medical services, 

which include both internal 

medicine and pediatric primary 

care, a walk-in clinic that is open until 

9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 

a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays, and chiropractic 

services. The center also features 

on-site digital X-ray imaging, 

blood-draw services, and dermatology 

and specialty imaging services. 

The fact that it’s all under one roof 

is unique and greatly appreciated 

by the practice’s patients, especially 

those with children and the elderly 

with limited mobility. 

“We are looking at the possibility 

of bringing in additional specialty 

physicians in the future to 

give more access to our patients, 

which will add more services to our 

practice,” said Sara Dee, practice 

administrator. 

Windermere Medical Center officially 

opened in March 2014 under 

the direction of CEO and founder 

Niral Patel, M.D. Taking a more 

personalized focus on wellness than 

big metropolitan hospitals, the center 

administers care on an individual, 

patient-centered basis. Dr. Patel and 

his staff of eight board-certified physicians, 

nurse practitioners, a physician 

assistant and chiropractor are 

committed to creating a partnership 

and personal health plan for each 

PROFILE 

One-Stop Medical Care 

Medical Center Offers Individual, Patient-Centered Care for All Ages 

Niral Patel, 

M.D., and 

his team of 

experts provide 

comprehensive 

medical services, 

including both 

internal medicine 

and pediatric 

primary care, 

a walk-in clinic, 

chiropractic 

services and 

more, at 

Windermere 

Medical 

Center. 

patient by focusing on strategies to 

achieve optimal health. 

Windermere Medical Center was 

designed with patient comfort and 

efficiency of operation in mind. Long 

wait times are unheard-of. The lobbies 

are spacious, bright, warm and 

welcoming to ensure patients do not 

feel cramped or stressed. The color 

schemes were selected with the specific 

goal of making patients feel at 

ease and comfortable. Exam rooms 

are situated around central nursing 

stations to allow for quick access by 

providers and staff. 

One of the most distinguishing features 

of the multipurpose clinic is the 

sun-tunnel walkways, which let vast 

amounts of natural light permeate 

the hallways and workspaces. 

“One of the many benefits of increased 

natural light is improved 

sleep quality, which also improves 

the quality of a person’s health,” Dee 

said. 

Dee also noted that in the sunny 

environment, patients don’t feel like 

they are walking down a darkened 

hallway through a stuffy office and 

into an isolated exam room, all of 

which can produce unwanted stress. 

Both staff and patients report that the 

abundance of sunlight makes for a 

more relaxed, productive and enjoyable 

environment. 


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Dr. Patel believes all medical centers 

should also offer outreach programs 

in order to strengthen ties to 

the local community. To that end, 

Windermere Medical Center partners 

with Sunset Park and Keene’s 

Crossing elementary schools, as well 

as Windermere Preparatory 

School, to provide sports physical 

examinations and wellness education. 

Occupational health care services 

are also available to local 

businesses. Sweetwater Car Wash, 

Florida Hospital Winter Garden, 

Core Golf Academy and Fresh 

Express are among the enterprises 

taking advantage of Windermere 

Medical Center’s pre-employment 

physicals, drug screening, and workinjury 

evaluations and treatment. 

Windermere Medical Center is 

centrally located, serving families 

living in Southwest Orlando and its 

surrounding communities, including 

Celebration, Disney/Lake 

Buena Vista, Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, 

Windermere and Winter Garden. 

The center accepts new patients and 

has office hours six days a week, with 

walk-in care hours weekdays from 9 

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

a.m.-5 p.m. Internal medicine and 

pediatric office hours are by appointment 

on weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 

and chiropractic hours are weekdays 

from 8 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m., and 

Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon. 

For additional service hours or to make an 

appointment, call 407-876-2273 or visit 

windermeremedicalcenter.com. ª


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

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Love is in the air! February is the 

month for sweethearts, and what 

better place to celebrate your 

love than on International Drive? 

Bring your sweetheart to I-Drive 

for a weekend getaway. Enjoy 

a romantic dinner at one of its 

world-famous restaurants. Dance 

the night away at one of the exciting 

nightlife venues like Mango’s 

Tropical Cafe, Pointe Orlando or 

I-Drive 360. 

Are you looking for that perfect 

gift? A gift certificate from one of our 

world-renowned spas could be just 

what he or she needs. 

With all that I-Drive has to offer, 

there is something for everyone. 

Rediscover the International Drive 

Resort Area this February. You’ll be 

glad you did! 

Maria Triscari serves as president and 

CEO of the International Drive Resort 

Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Warm regards, 

Maria Triscari, president/CEO 

International Drive Resort Area 

Chamber of Commerce 

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Picture 

MyPet 

PH TO 

For 16 years, Southwest Orlando residents have showed off the 

modeling talents of their beloved pets in the annual Picture My Pet 

photo issue. And for 16 years, the staff of the Southwest Orlando 

Bulletin has had the privilege of reviewing hundreds of creative — 

and often funny — shots, showcasing everything from dogs in hats 

to cuddly kittens to birds and horses. 

Runner-Up 

#ADORBS 

This year was no exception. Residents from more than 42 neighborhoods 

submitted almost 100 photos of their furry and fluffy 

friends, creating an adorable album of the pets that bring joy to the 

hearts of their owners across Southwest Orlando. 

We extend big thank-yous to all the residents and their animal 

pals who participated in this year’s issue! 

Runner-Up 

SANDY STROLL 

Picture 

MyPet 

PH TO 

Mabel belongs to the Tercsak family of Winter Garden. 

Monkey belongs to Lisa Malkiewicz of Lake Sheen Reserve. 

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LEAP OF FAITH 

LET’S FACE IT 

COOL YULE 

Sasha belongs to Tom Nebel and Cheryl Rowswell of Lake Butler 

Sound. 

Nole belongs to Tom Sprague of 

East Bay. 

Muff (left) and Bridgette belong to Sue Barnhart of 

Dr. Phillips. 

SNUGGLE BUDDIES 

MAKE A WISH 

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM FOR ME 

Lola belongs to Steve Sargent of Lake Sheen Reserve. 

Sadie (top) and Laya belong to Brian, 

Chrissy, Shannah and Kyler Nice of 

Westfield Lakes. 

Molly belongs to Sue Pickens of Windermere. 

BRIGHT-EYED 

BEAGLE 

WE DIDN’T GET THE MEMO 

FUR-EVER FRIENDS 

Rikki and Mystery belong to Shelby Quillinan of Fox 

Meadow. 

Milo belongs to Meredyth 

Marmolejo of Summerport. 

Sheba (left) and Bentley belong to Rich Bradley of Bronson’s 

Landing. 

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FOR ADVENTURE 

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Douglas S Pearce, DVM 

Susan E. Anderson, DVM, ABVP 

Angela Chesanek, DVM 

Hahna Thomas, DVM 

Rebecca Baker, DVM 

Riley belongs to Pat and Reeta Casey of Windermere. 

RUN LIKE THE WIND 

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Care, Including Medicine, 

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Baron belongs to the Ziegler family of Palm Lake. 

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Closed on Sundays & last Saturday of every month 

Quincy belongs to the Sharma 

family of Chaine du Lac. 

Suzy belongs to Margaret Krass 

of Bay Hill Village.


FINE FELINE 

PLAYFUL PUP 

To have his days free, he does his dialysis at night. 

KP belongs to Savana Payne of 

Wesmere. 

Oliver belongs to Lesley 

Greenslade of Country Lakes. 

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Patty (back) and April were taken care of by PJ Skeebey of Windermere 

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Oliver (left) belongs to the Silveira 

family of Regency Oaks at Stone 

Crest, and Penny Lane belongs 

to the Bocken family of Westfield 

Lakes. 

Ted E. Bear belongs to Greg and 

LouAnn White of Turtle Creek. 

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SAY 

CHEESE! 

FLEUR 

DE FELINE 

READY 

FOR NETFLIX 

EBONY & IVORY 

Tinkerbell belongs to Jay and Dore 

Ann Baratta of Windermere. 

TONGUE A WAGGIN’ 

Kylie belongs to Richard and Karen 

Layfield of Vistamere. 

Oreo Steinway belongs to 

Jennifer Jacobson and family 

of Wesmere. 

Kitty belongs to Kimberly Robbins 

of Sand Lake Hills. 

Zuzu belongs to Judy Jones 

of Turtle Creek. 

Again!


FLOAT 

MY BOAT 

Barley belongs to John and Jessica Bessler of Lake 

Sheen Reserve. 

THE MORNING AFTER 

PUT A BOW 

ON IT 

Toby belongs to Greta Schultz 

of Sand Lake Hills. 

Bailey belongs to Colette Riel 

of Windermere Crossing. 

A PERFECT PAIR 

QUEEN 

FOR A DAY 

Chiquita (left) and Camo belong 

to Joe Ann Gibbs of The 

Reserve at Belmere. 

Bella belongs to Aubrey Pecota 

of Southwest Orlando. 

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Brownie BoBo belongs to Jayme Fairhurst 

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SURROGATE 

MOM 

RELAXED 

TO THE MAX 

TABLETOPPER 

Jellybean belongs to Orlando, Devora and Mia 

Rodriguez of Regency Oaks at Stonecrest. 

Macy belongs to Diana Kastner 

of Winderlakes. 

Lucky belongs to Debbie DeMarco of The Reserve at Belmere. 

ROOM WITH A VIEW 

Sparky belongs to Curtis Waterman of South Bay.


PRETTY 

IN PINK 

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Gracie Rose belongs to Deborah 

Ferro of Southwest Orlando. 

Hennessy belongs to Crystal 

Bruning of Regency Oaks at 

Stone Crest. 

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Historic Dutch Colonial built in 1930. This unique 4/4 bath home has been meticulously renovated. 

It has the charm that comes with a vintage property and all the amenities of a modern home. No 

expense was spared adding over 2,000 square feet to the original home and providing the owners 

state-of-the-art appliances. The location and luxury of this home are very rare on the market. 

Logan belongs 

to Christine 

Siwczak of 

Summerlake. 

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Park! Why commute to downtown? This 5/3 bath house has 4,200 square feet and sits on close 

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Myrtles 

Ground Covers 

Palm Trees Foxtail 

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Sabals 

MANY MANY 

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BRIGHT-EYED 

I’VE GOT MY 

TOES IN THE 

WATER ... 

YOU TAKE 

THE CAKE 

Shamrock 

belongs to 

Christine 

Kahrer of 

Windermere 

Groves. 

CROWNING 

GLORY 

IN SITU 

Binky belongs to Bruce Newman 

of Willows of Lake Rhea. 

SEEING IS BELIEVING 

Monkey belongs to Chris Bostick 

of Sandlake Point. 

Lilly belongs to Lula Kasten 

of North Bay. 

Bella belongs to Chuck and Karen 

Stevens of Diamond Cove. 

Jessie belongs to Paul, Claudia 

and Thomas Kelly of Silver 

Woods. 

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FOLLOW 

MY TWEETS 

FUR REAL? 

Kiki belongs to Bob and Sonia 

Chopra of Bronson’s Landing. 

Patches belongs to Michelle 

Roberts of Daniels Crossing. 

THIS IS US 

HE’S A 10! 

(L. to r.) Eddie, Gemma and Sydney belong 

to Amanda Craig of Belmere. 

Ollie belongs to Annette 

Todaro of Wesmere. 

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 

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CATCHING 

SOME RAYS 

SURF, SUN & SAND 

TWO’S 

COMPANY 

Gracie (left) and Brooks belong to Mary Lozano of Kensington 

Park. 

WOULD YOU 

LIKE THAT BOXED? 

Jake (left) and Penny belong to Dave Kash 

of Westfield Lakes. 

SAY WHAATT? 

Ruby (front) and Alley belong 

to Courtney Fortner of The 

Reserve at Belmere. 

SOMETHING’S FISHY 

Simba belongs 

to Vivian 

Boone of 

Sand Lake 

Hills. 

Pointer 

belongs 

to Vivi 

Kasten 

of North 

Bay. 

Gordo belongs to Kami Collazo 


Jan 30th thru March 13th 

271 West Rd. 

Ocoee 

1569 E. Silver Star Rd. 

Ocoee 

10588 W. Colonial Dr. 

Ocoee 

2468 S. Maguire Rd. 

Ocoee 

8894 W. Colonial Dr. 

Ocoee 

13530 Summerport 

Village Pkwy. 

Windermere 

7315 S.R. 535 

Windermere 

15504 Stoneybrook 

West Pkwy. 

Winter Garden 

1045 S. Dillard Dr. 

Winter Garden


BLACK & WHITE 

& LOVED ALL OVER 

SUNDAY 

FUNDAY 

ALL PAWS 

ON DECK 

Axel belongs to Brian Shafer 


SOULFUL 

STARE 

Pepper belongs to Sachi Lopez 

of Buena Vista Woods. 

BEST-DRESSED 

Mercedes belongs to Violetta 

Marens of Bardmoor. 

Stowey belongs to Shannon O’Grady 

of Turtle Creek. 

Emma belongs to Tracy Carrasco 

of Wintermere Harbor. 

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Brody belongs to Nick Bomleny of Southwest Orlando. 

SIBLING 

HARMONY 

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VOTING US 

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BUSINESS! 

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Stella (front) and Albert belong to 

Dianne and Alexandra Hawkins 

of Torey Pines. 

GOOD 

HAIR DAY 

Sadie belongs to Steve and 

Jennifer Beck of Dr. Phillips. 

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Sweet P belongs to the Segall family 

of Bay Vista Estates. 

Bella belongs to Nadia Bridges 

of Berkshire Park.


HANGIN’ 

WITH MY 

PEEPS 

EATING 

LIKE A BIRD 

I NOSE 

WHAT I LIKE 

Nick (left) and Ivory belong 

to Lilly Brezak (pictured) of 

Windermere. 

YOU’LL NEVER 

WALK ALONE 

Snowflake belongs to Madison McFarland 

(pictured) of Stoneybrook West. 

Tiki Bird belongs to Gail Gosnell 

of Bay Isle Estates. 

Nina belongs to Sheila Wright 


PRETTY POSER 

DOGGONE CUTE 

BOO-LA-LA 

Delta and 

Macy belong 

to Patrick 

and Kathy 

Kittell of 

Southwest 

Orlando. 

Trinie belongs to E. Murphy 

of Vizcaya. 

Gertrude belongs to Jeff Jones 


To include as many pet photos as possible, In 

Your Neighborhood, School News and Southwest 

Sports do not appear in this issue. ª 

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 •


n Ocoee construction project 

begins 

Developers held a groundbreaking 

ceremony for the start of construction 

of City Center West 

Orange in Ocoee. The $400 

million mixed-use destination will 

be a city-style mix of retail, condominiums, 

a hotel and office space 

on 100 acres of lakeside property 

facing West Colonial Drive, near the 

junctions of state roads 429 and 408 

and Florida’s Turnpike. Construction 

will commence on the roads and 

stormwater pond first and should take 

10 months before building construction 

begins. Phase I is expected to 

be completed by the third quarter in 

2019. 

When finished, City Center West 

Orange will include 1,720 condominium 

apartment homes, 400,000 square 

feet of retail and restaurant space, a 

hotel and another 100,000 square feet 

of office space. The project is expected 

to create more than 8,000 jobs, including 

construction, manufacturing of materials 

for the project in the U.S., and 

on-site jobs at the project’s completion. 

For more information, visit 

citycenterwestorange.com. 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

feather-loss, which can happen to penguins 

in their natural habitats and wild 

populations. 

The wet suit, created by SeaWorld’s 

aviculture and wardrobe teams, was 

designed to mimic the penguin’s 

City Center West Orange in Ocoee will cover 100 acres and is expected to create more than 

8,000 jobs. 

natural coat of feathers so it could 

regulate its body temperature. With 

the help of the wet suit and continued 

care from the SeaWorld Orlando 

team, Wonder Twin successfully 

grew a new coat of feathers and no 

longer needs to wear the wet suit. 

n Windermere mayor 

joins board 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Florida Business Watch’s board 

of directors elected Windermere 

Mayor Gary Bruhn to the board. 

FBW is a trade association serving 

the unique needs of government 

contractors. Its members work 

hand-in-hand with elected 

officials and administrators 

as colleagues, solving 

problems together. 

BUSINESS 

BRIEFS 

West Orange Chamber 

of Commerce held a 

ribbon-cutting ceremony 

for the Orlando Health 

Medical Pavilion — 

Spring Lake. WOCC 

builds partnerships, strong 

businesses and commitment to the 

community by serving as the leading 

information about Orlando Health, visit 

orlandohealth.com. 

Long & Scott Farms, located 

at 26216 County Road 448A in 

Mount Dora, will host the fourth annual 

Field to Feast dinner March 

25 from 5-8 p.m. The event features 

locally sourced cuisine prepared by 

award-winning Disney World chefs; 

wine, craft beer and cocktail pairings; 

live music and farm tours. Tickets are 

$175, and all proceeds benefit The Kid’s 

Cafe Program of Second Harvest Food 

Bank of Central Florida, an after-school 

meal service program for local children 

in need. For tickets and more information, 

visit www.edibleorlando.com 

or www.longandscottfarms.com. 

Officials of Health Central 

Hospital, the West Orange 

Healthcare District, and Orlando 

Health held a groundbreaking 

ceremony at the future site of the 

Horizon West Medical Campus 

in Winter Garden. The expansive 

n Penguin gets its feathers 

Wonder Twin, the female penguin 

who received a custom wet suit as part 

of her specialized care at SeaWorld 

Orlando, started the new year with 

a fresh coat of feathers. The 26-yearold 

Adelie penguin had experienced 

Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn is 

elected to Florida Business Watch’s board of 

directors. 

Photo courtesy of WOCC 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce members celebrate the opening of the 

Orlando Health Medical Pavilion — Spring Lake. 

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. For more 

medical campus will have the capacity 

to provide emergency services, 

inpatient care, outpatient diagnostics, 

and primary and specialty care to the 

residents of west Orange County. ª

The Central Florida Hotel & 

Lodging Association held its 

annual Golden Pineapple Awards 

Dinner on Jan. 26 at the Wyndham 

Orlando Resort International Drive 

to recognize frontline hourly lodging 

employees for exemplary service 

and customer satisfaction. The 

red-carpet event, attended by nearly 

1,000 Central Florida lodging professionals, 

featured welcoming remarks 

by Orlando Mayor Buddy 

Dyer, who had the opportunity to 

take photographs with the award 

nominees. The dinner was emceed 


nominate and honor their hardworking 

staff members for going above 

and beyond their job requirements. 

submitted by Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association CFHLA received a record 275 

TOURISM UPDATE 

Twelve $2,000 Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 

Family Member Scholarships are awarded to students with relatives 

employed by CFHLA member companies. 

The 2017 Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Golden Pineapple Award recipients with emcee 

Tom Johnson of Fox 35. 

by Fox 35’s Tom 

Johnson, and 

awards were presented 

by CFHLA 

President/CEO 

Rich Maladecki. 

This annual activity 

allows lodging 

managers to 

nominations from Central Florida 

member lodging establishments 

and awarded Golden Pineapple 

Awards to 13 deserving frontline 

employees. Additionally, 12 Family 

Member Educational Scholarships 

of $2,000 each were awarded 

to deserving family members 

of hospitality employees. ª 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

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 Assault, guest appearances, 

karaoke, a game show and more. Event times vary. 

Proceeds benefit Seniors First. For more information, 

visit www.sportsfansextravaganza.com. 

March 1-4 — Foodstock Orlando 

The Grand Tour Foundation presents Foodstock 

Orlando, a multiday series of restaurant social 

events, educational exhibits, and a food and 

music festival that celebrates Florida’s agriculture 

and hospitality industries. Tentative locations are 

Wednesday at the Church Street District, Thursday 

at I-Drive 360, Friday at Pointe Orlando, and 

Saturday at Tinker Field; however, locations 

may change so check the event website. Time: 

Wednesday-Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 

from noon-3 p.m. Cost: $49-$55. There is an 

online three-day ticket option available for $125, 

and admission is free for the March 4 event. 

Proceeds benefit the Grand Tour Foundation, which 

provides scholarships and grants to hospitality, restaurant 

and tourism students. For more information, 

visit www.foodstockorlando.com. 

March 4 — An Evening With 

Fabulous Friends Gala 

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney 

World, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, 

hosts the 14th annual An Evening with Fabulous 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

Friends Gala, during which Orlando Mayor Buddy 

Dyer will be honored for his leadership in advancing 

the arts. Other activities include live music by 

Emoja and live and silent auctions. Time: 6 p.m. 

Cost: Tickets start at $375, with proceeds benefiting 

The Mennello Museum of American Art. For 

more information, call 407-246-4278, ext. 4860; 

or visit www.mennellomuseum.org. 

March 4 — Garden Encore! 

Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, 

hosts Garden Encore!, its signature fundraiser that 

includes the revealing of the upcoming 10th season, 

a rooftop champagne reception with food, and 

music by top symphonic musicians and vocalists as 

they perform a tribute to the band Chicago. Time: 

7 p.m. Cost: $125. For more information, call 407- 

877-4736, ext. 0; or visit gardentheatre.org/encore. 

March 9 — Crazy Card Party 

Fundraiser 

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, 

hosts Windermere Garden Club’s annual Crazy 

Card Party Fundraiser, including lunch, a crazy 

card game (no experience needed), a silent auction, 

raffles and more. Time: 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $25. 

For more information, call Peggy, 407-876-4239. 

March 11 — Stroll For Smiles 

The Rotary Club of Baldwin Park sponsors its 

Shamrock Stroll for Smiles, beginning at 1784 Jake 

St., Orlando. The walk includes four establishments, 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

and each will have a cash bar. Time: 5-9 p.m. 

Proceeds benefit Sharing Smiles, an international 

partnership between Florida Hospital Foundation 

and Rotary clubs around the world. Event T-shirts are 

available for purchase online. For more information, 

call Kathleen, 407-951-8485; or email Maureen 

at rotarybaldwinpark@gmail.com; or visit www. 

baldwinparkrotary.com/strollforsmiles.html. 

March 14 — Arnie’s March Against 

Children’s Cancer 

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge, 9000 

Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando, hosts Arnie’s March Against 

Children’s Cancer, an annual one-mile walk that 

includes fun activities for the entire family, food and 

beverages. Time: 3 p.m. for on-site registration and 

check-in; 4:30 p.m. for the program, and 5 p.m. for 

the walk. Proceeds support pediatric cancer research 

and clinical trials at Arnold Palmer Hospital for 

Children. For more information, call Michael Schmidt, 

321-843-7016; email arniesmarch@orlandohealth. 

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n Children’s/Teen 

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Through Feb. 26 — Fair Admission 

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Orange County Library System juvenile cardholders, 

ages 0-17, who check out five items with their 

library card through Feb. 26, receive a free general 

admission ticket to the Central Florida Fair. The 

fair takes place March 2-19. For more information, 

visit kids.ocls.info/preschool. 

n Classes/Programs 

Feb. 25 — The Hope Conference 

The First Hope of The First Academy hosts The 

Hope Conference, a time for parents, educators 

and leaders to gain information and resources for 

special-needs students, at First Baptist Church of 

Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway. Time: 8 

a.m.-noon. Interested attendees and vendors are 

encouraged to call 407-206-8801. 

March 26 — U.S. Air Force 

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An Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps and 

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Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 at 11 p.m. Cost: $25-$33. For more information, 

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Through March 3 — Commemorative Poster 

Exhibition 

The Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 

hosts A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African 

American History and Culture, a commemorative poster exhibition 

celebrating the opening of the Smithsonian’s newest museum. Time: 

Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 

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Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, hosts 

performances of Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space, presented by 

supporting co-sponsors Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Florida 

Blue. Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Cost: 

$20, adults; $18, students, seniors and members of the military; $14, 

youth 3-17. For more information, call 407-896-7365 or visit www. 

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Through March 6 — Bach Festival 

The 82nd annual Bach Festival with more than a dozen events takes 

place throughout three weeks. This year’s festival includes three new 

programs of sacred and secular music. Cost: $10-$50. For more 

information, call 407-646-2182 or visit www.bachfestivalflorida.org. 

Through March 24 & 26 — Theatrical 

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The Margeson Theater, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, hosts Orlando 

Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF’s performances of Love’s 

Labour’s Lost through March 24 in repertory with The Great Gatsby 

through March 26. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. For more information, 

call 407-447-1700, ext. 1; or visit www.orlandoshakes.org. 

Feb. 19 — Ain’t-a That Good News Performance 

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. 

Feb. 25 — India Day Celebration 

The Indian American Chamber of Commerce sponsors the fifth annual 

India Day Celebration in downtown Orlando. Activities include a street 

festival showcasing traditional Indian dance and food, and ends with 

participation in the evening’s Orlando Magic game vs. the Atlanta 

Hawks. Time: 3-6 p.m. for the street festival. Cost: The street festival 

is free. For more information, visit www.iaccorlando.com. 

Feb. 26 — Rick Springfield Concert 

Hard Rock Live at University CityWalk hosts Rick Springfield in concert. 

Time: 8 p.m. For more information, including ticket info, call 407-351- 

5483 or visit hardrocklive.com. 

March 4 — Moms In Prayer Event 

Metro Life Church, 910 S. Winter Park Drive, Casselberry, hosts 

Unshaken Southeast, a Moms in Prayer event that includes several 

guest speakers. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Cost: $49, includes all sessions, 

a goody bag and lunch. For more information or to register, visit 

momsinprayer.org/events/unshaken-southeast. 

March 4 — Spring Plant & Garden Festival 

The Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Road, 

Orlando, hosts the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardeners’ 

annual Spring Plant and Garden Festival, including educational seminars, 

plant vendors, artisan booths, a garden shop, raffles, children’s activities, 

food trucks, garden tours and more. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission and 

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Downtown Windermere hosts the second annual Windermere Art 

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fine art by renowned artists. Festivities include jazz music, entertainment, 

and wine and food available for purchase. Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Proceeds benefit the Young Artists Group, part of the Downtown Arts 

District. For more information, call Barbara, 407-648-7060; or email 

barbara@dadorlando.com. 

n Miscellaneous 

Through March 1 — Playfest Submissions 

Accepted 

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF seeks new 

full-length plays that speak to the human condition in a fascinating 

and complicated contemporary world. Both comedies and dramas 

are welcome. Seven of the new works will be selected for readings 

in the theater’s annual play festival, Playfest, presented by Harriett’s 

Charitable Trust, tentatively scheduled for Nov. 2-5. They will also be 

considered for fully staged productions in future seasons. The submission 

deadline is March 1, 2017. For a complete list of submission 

guidelines, visit www.orlandoshakes.org/playfest-home. 

Through April 18 — Income Tax Assistance 

Offered 

Tax-Aide volunteers, trained and certified by the IRS, provide free income 

tax assistance at numerous sites through the Orange and Seminole 

counties area. Individuals seeking assistance should bring pertinent tax 

documents such as a copy of last year’s income-tax return; forms showing 

income earned, pensions and Social Security; 1099 forms, health 

insurance coverage info; a photo ID and Social Security cards for all 

those listed on the return. Free electronic filing is available at all sites. 

For more information, call 407-647-5233 or 888-227-7669, or visit 

www.aarp.org/taxaide. 

Feb. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25 — U-Pick 

Strawberries 

Scott’s Country Market & Cafe at Long & Scott Farms, 26216 County 

Road 448A, Mount Dora, offers u-pick strawberries. Time: Thursdays, 

Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call 

352-383-1792, visit www.longandscottfarms.com or search for them 

on Facebook. 

Feb. 18, 25 & March 4 — Farmers Markets 

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March 4 — Food Truck Night 

Summerport Village Food Truck Night, a family-friendly event that 

features a variety of food trucks, local vendors, live music and children’s 

activities, takes place at 13790 Bridgewater Crossing Blvd., 

Windermere. Time: the first Saturday of every month from 5:30-9 p.m. 

April 22 — Fern Creek @ 70 Celebration 

Fern Creek Elementary School, 1121 N. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, 

celebrates 70 years of success and would like to include past and present 

faculty members, teachers, students and families. The planning committee 

seeks memorabilia, both big and small, spanning the past 70 years. An 

open house will be held at the elementary school from 3-5 p.m., followed 

by an adult-only celebration directly across the street at Colonialtown 

Neighborhood Center from 5-7 p.m. In addition, people who wish 

to write a short paragraph about their experience at FCES will have 

their writing displayed at the event. Please spread the word. For more 

information, call Holly, 407-222-4761; or email holly.vanture@ocps.net. 

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. 

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. 

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-orlandob. 

Feb. 28 & March 28 — Book Club Meetings 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando, 

hosts meetings of the Southwest Book Club. February’s selection is 

The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant, and March’s selection is When We 

Meet Again by Kristin Harmel. Time: 7-8:45 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-835-7323. 

March 1 — Orlando Story Club Meeting 

The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, hosts a meeting of the Orlando 

Story Club, during which anyone who wishes to tell a personal story 

has a chance to put their name in a hat. Selected individuals showcase 

their storytelling for the enrichment of the local community. Time: 

first Wednesday of every other month from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 

6 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door with an optional donation for different 

Orlando philanthropic organizations. For more information, visit www. 

orlandostoryclub.com or www.orlandoslice.com. 

March 2 — Retired Educators Meeting 

The Orange County Retired Educators Association meets at College 

Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, for its 

election of officers and a program about farm to table. Anyone who 

has worked in education is invited. Time: 10 a.m. For more information, 

call 407-677-0446. 

n Support Groups 

March 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. 

March 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/Docents Needed 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, seeks adults 

interested in learning about the history, wildlife, plants and restoration 

efforts at ONP to volunteer at the preserve to greet visitors, help 

answer questions and lead a tour from time to time. Workdays are held 

Mondays and/or Saturdays. For more information, email outreach@ 

oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/ 

guide. To register online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org. 

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. 

Feb. 25 — Volunteer Training 

Training is available at the South Tower of Orlando Regional Medical 

Center, 52 W. Underwood St., Second Floor, for those wanting to 

volunteer for Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care. Volunteers offer 

support to caregivers by running errands or providing friendly conversation 

with hospice patients in local nursing homes. Lunch and refreshments 

are provided, so advance registration is requested. Volunteers 

are asked to commit to 100 hours each year or they must pay the cost 

of their background check. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Training is free. For 

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