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If home is where the heart is, then Harris Rosen’s home is global and his 

heart infinite. As a sea of homemade “We Love Harris Rosen” banners 

bobbed among crowds of eager Haitian children, clad in pristine blue and 

white school uniforms to thank the man who provided their brand new 

school, the recipient of the outpouring was overwhelmed. “I never get 

used to this type of attention,” said Harris Rosen, founder and owner of 

Rosen Hotels & Resorts. Rosen was recently in Haiti for the dedication of 

l’Institution Mixte Saint-Jean de Jonc l’Abeille-Harris Rosen school. And 

to greet many families who now – thanks to him – experience a rare sense 

of security in the impoverished country. Rosen’s team just completed 

the rebuilding of more than 100 homes devastated by 2016’s Hurricane 

Matthew. The new homes are hurricane- and earthquake-resistant with 

solar panels, bathrooms and more. 

For more than half of the 43 years Rosen’s now nine hotels have provided 

Orlando’s best “home away from home” and thousands of jobs for Orlando 

residents, he has been quietly, with intensity, creating better homes for 

others. He says he does this because “it’s the right thing to do.” Whether 

rebuilding physical structures such as in Haiti or entire communities such 

as in Southwest Orlando’s Tangelo Park, his first philanthropic endeavor 

25 years ago, or more currently in downtown Orlando’s Parramore district, 

the positive change is palpable. By providing free college scholarships 

(including room and board), free childcare (which also provides more 

than 10 full-time jobs) and parental support to Tangelo Park, high school 

graduation rates have soared to almost 100 percent and crime is nearly 

non-existent. All of this and more, because the community has united 

under Harris Rosen’s umbrella of hope and promise of a better life for its 

future generations. 

In Southwest Orlando, where Rosen has called home for more than 45 

years and raised his family including children Jack (28), Joshua (27), 

Adam (26) and Shayna (25), he has focused on families through building 

The Jack & Lee Rosen SW Orlando JCC and donating millions to refurbish 

the ailing YMCA Aquatic Center. He also funded the Rosen College of 

Hospitality Management at UCF and sponsors more than 20 charity 

galas at his hotels. “I’ve been blessed beyond my wildest dreams with 

my business,” said Rosen, “and most importantly with the fellowship and 

support of my own community. It is because of these blessings, I’m able 

to help others. And am so grateful to do so.”

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Extravagance is on the menu this Easter at your hometown Rosen 

Hotels & Resorts. Long known for extensive and decadent buffets, 

the company’s talented culinary teams create unforgettable holiday 

dining experiences as a way to give thanks to area residents. Nothing 

is missed – including traditional favorites like hand-carved glazed ham, 

roast beef and prime rib; made-to-order omelets, pastas and seafood; 

tastes of each hotel’s award-winning restaurants; and even tykeheight 

buffets with favorites like mac ’n’ cheese for little ones. Desserts 

abound in overflowing displays. Guests enjoy complimentary wine and 

mimosas, free valet parking and an exemplary commitment to service 

just minutes away. Don’t miss Easter dining at Rosen Hotels & Resorts. 

“Each hotel goes above and beyond to delight and surprise our local guests, 

who are like family to us,” says Rosen Shingle Creek’s Executive Chef Jorge 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

FOODIE FOR THOUGHT .................................................................... 6 

Extravagant Easter Eggs 

NOTEWORTHY NEWS ...................................................................... 9 

Keeping His Memory Alive 

PET-TICULARS .................................................................................. 12 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 16 

Meet the SAT/ACT Experts Securing Students' Futures / Huntington Learning Center 

PICTURE MY PET PHOTO ALBUM ...................................................... 17 

TOURISM UPDATE ........................................................................... 30 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS .............................................................. 31 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS ...................................................................... 35 

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD........................................................ 36 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 37 

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FOODIE FOR 

THOUGHT 

Extravagant Easter Eggs 

Create Bold Colors & Earthy Hues Using Natural Food-Based Dyes 

We invite boys and girls aged 6 to 17 who have Tourette syndrome to see if 

for the T-Force Gold Study. The primary purpose of this research study is to 

eectiveness, safety, and tolerability of an investigational by Kirsten medication Harringtonfor Tour 

Each child who qualifies will receive study medication, study-related medical 

study-related laboratory tests at no cost. 

AS YOU KNOW, CONTROLLING 

TOURETTE’S 

I S NOT THIS EASY. 

Create beautifully 

colored and patterned 

eggs using natural 

ingredients. 

We invite boys and girls aged 6 to 17 who have Tourette 

syndrome to see if they may qualify for the T-Force Gold 

Study. The primary purpose of this research study is to 

determine the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of an 

investigational medication for Tourette syndrome. 

Each child who qalifies will receive study medication, 

study-related medical exams, and study-related 

laboratory tests at no cost. 

To learn more, and to see if your child may qualify, 

visit TForceGoldStudy.com or call the area doctor 

listed below: 

Robert Molpus, MD 

CNS Healthcare 

618 E. South St., Suite 100 

Orlando, FL 32801 

407-425-5100 

Compensation for time and travel may be available. 

To learn more, and to see if your child may quali 

Whether you are looking to create making the hole. Gently use a pin to 

area doctor listed below: 

a gorgeous centerpiece for a holiday 

brunch or you just want to create hole just enough to extract the inside. 

make multiple pricks, enlarging the 

some memories with your children, Use an unfolded paper clip inserted 

dyeing Easter eggs is a fun undertaking 

for the entire family. This year, together, making it easier to blow 

into the hole to mix the yolk and white 

why not skip the kit and round up out. Use your mouth or a small coffee 

what you have in your kitchen? From stirring straw to blow out the egg. 

bold yellow and blue to earthy tan 

and muted orange, you can create 

Plan Ahead 

a palette of natural food-based dyes Give yourself plenty of time; natural 

with spices, fruits and vegetables. dyes take longer than artificial colors. 

Some even work best if allowed to 

sit overnight in the dye, which takes 

some time to prepare. Get some containers 

(large plastic disposable tumblers 

work well for individual eggs), 

vinegar, and an apron or old clothes; 

then gather the supplies for dye and 

get ready to create! 

Prepare the Eggs 

You’ll want to boil the eggs in a 

saucepan with plenty of space, so 

they don’t bump into each other and 

crack. Cover with an inch of water, 

bring just to boiling, and then remove 

from heat, letting the eggs stand in 

hot water for about 12 minutes (a 

little more for larger eggs). Drain, 

run cold water over the eggs, and 

refrigerate until ready to decorate. 

Another option is to make blownout 

eggs, which can be kept for years. 

Use a pin or small nail to poke holes 

in either end of a raw egg, making 

one slightly larger than the other. To 

avoid cracks, place a small piece of 

transparent tape on the shell before 

Fruits & Veggies 

Just about any bold-colored produce 

that stains your fingers or cutting 

boards will make good material for 

dye. For red, bring 1 quart of water, 

one to two roughly chopped beets, 1 

tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon 

of salt to a boil, then reduce 

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GIMMIE WARS - Woes of Probate 

by: Kristen M. Jackson / Attorney 

Gimmie the gun collection. No, 

dad and I hunted together, not you, and he 

wanted me to have the guns when he died. 

Gimmie the coin collection. No, mom and 

I started that coin collection together when 

I was a little girl and she said it would be 

mine when she died. Gimmie the car. No! 

Gimmie the house. No! Gimmie this and 

gimmie that. No..No..No! It turns into the Gimmie Wars and ends up in the 

hands of attorneys to settle in probate court. 

Upon their deaths, parents one and all believe that their children forever and 

always will maintain close and loving relationships with each other. That may be 

true of parents that have nothing to leave their children to fight over. On the 

other hand, for those with assets at the time of their death, regardless of how 

much or how little, the challenge of who gets what more often than not escalates 

into conflict among siblings or other beneficiaries. Estate conflicts most often 

are stimulated by unadulterated greed and piggishness among the siblings 

ending up in an outright war over their parents’ assets. 

Unfortunately, parents too often believe that should any of their assets 

survive them, such assets will automatically go to their children or other heirs. 

Not true nor guaranteed unless the parent has either prepared a last will, trust or 

some other form of estate planning that transfers their assets into their children’s 

names. 

The cost for estate planning is the primary excuse parents make for 

doing nothing to settle their estate once they have died. They just can’t justify 

paying an attorney in exchange for pieces of paper that state at their death 

someone else shall receive what took them a lifetime to acquire. What is the 

cost of these pieces of paper versus the cost to their children to probate 

their estate? 

To have a simple estate plan prepared for assets including a car, home, 

bank accounts, investments and insurance policies may cost less than a 

thousand to several thousand dollars depending on the experience of the 

attorney and the complexity of the plan. Whereas the cost of probate may 

be between 3% to 6% or more of the total assets to hire attorneys and 

pay for court costs, publication fees, administrative fees, litigation or other 

expenses. In other words, it could cost thousands more for a probate 

proceeding than the cost to implement an estate plan. Also, be aware that 

the probate process can take up to a year or longer before beneficiaries 

ever see a dime of their parents’ estate. In Florida, beneficiaries must hire 

an attorney to probate an estate. 

Eliminate the Woes of Probate and an all out Gimmie War over who 

will pay probate attorneys, who will get the gimmies, and resolving why mom 

and dad left such a chaotic state of affairs 

requiring attorneys and courts to resolve 

disputes over what should rightfully 

belong to the children or beneficiaries 

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the heat. Simmer for 30 minutes and 

strain. Follow a similar method for 

blue, substituting about 1 pound of 

roughly chopped red cabbage for 

the beets. Try blueberries, raspberries, 

blackberries, purple sweet potatoes, 

carrots or chopped greens, 

using approximately 2 cups of fruit 

or chopped veggies per quart of water. 

Soak the eggs until desired color 

is reached, which may take several 

hours to overnight for some colors. 

Experiment with vibrant juices, including 

pomegranate, grape, black 

cherry or cranberry juice, adding 1 

tablespoon of vinegar per quart. 

Spices & Such 

For vivid gold eggs, heat 1 quart 

of water in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon 

each of vinegar and salt, and 6 

tablespoons of turmeric. Simmer for a 

few minutes until dissolved. Substitute 

paprika or achiote chili powder for 

light orange or cinnamon for a subtle 

mahogany. Soak the eggs in the dye 

until the desired shade is reached, 

anywhere from minutes to overnight. 

Experiment with curry powder, spirulina, 

cocoa or activated charcoal for 

different hues. Soak eggs in coffee 

for milk-chocolate-colored eggs, or 

try black tea for a reddish-tan effect. 

Make It Fancy 

Take inspiration from Mother Nature 

by imprinting herb shapes onto the 

eggs by placing parsley, cilantro or 

rosemary leaves onto the sides of the 

egg and putting it into a portion of nylon 

panty hose to secure the herbs in 

place. Small flower blossoms or fern 

leaves work well, too. Remove the 

plant material after dyeing the egg to 

reveal a beautiful pattern. 

Another option for making designs 

is to use a white crayon or white beeswax 

candle to draw a pattern on the 

egg before dipping it in dye. When 

the eggs are finished, polish them 

with a little olive or vegetable oil to 

give them a lovely sheen. Decorative 

eggs make a beautiful, rustic centerpiece 

for your Easter celebration. 

Just remember, if you plan to eat the 

eggs, keep them refrigerated. ª

During a ceremonial ribbon-cutting 

of a new 19.5-acre park, county 

and school officials remembered the 

sacrifice made by Orange County 

Sheriff Deputy Jonathan Scott 

Pine, killed in the line of duty in 

southwest Orange County. The site 

was named in his honor. 

“Today isn’t a park opening, today’s 

a dedication,” said a tearful 

Teresa Jacobs, a Southwest resident 

and mayor of Orange County, 

calling the event a sacred occasion. 

“It is a dedication that we hope will 

keep alive the memory and the sacrifice 

and the honor and service and 

legacy of Deputy Scott Pine. He was 

an incredible dad, an incredible husband 

and an incredible hero.” 

The park, shared between Orange 

County and Orange County Public 

Schools, has a multipurpose field for 

recreational use. It also will serve 

as the new football stadium for 

Windermere High School. The 

combined park and school site was 

a compromise that helped pave the 

way for the high school to be built at 

its current location. 


NOTEWORTHY NEWS 

Keeping His Memory Alive 

Park Opens in Honor of Slain Officer 

The 19.5-acre Deputy Scott Pine Park opens with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. 

by Debra Wood 

The Deputy Scott Pine Park 

was partly funded by $2.5 million of 

Mayor Jacobs’ Invest funds. 

Scott was killed in 2014 at the age 

of 34 when he chased car burglary 

suspect Benjamin Holtermann 

into the backyard of a house in 

Westminster Landing. The suspect, 

a convicted felon, fired three 

shots, killing Scott. Then he shot and 

killed himself. His accomplice, Erica 

Pugh, reached a plea deal with the 

state and was sentenced to 15 years 

in prison. 

“We will never forget,” Jacobs 

said. “One of the reasons we are 

dedicating this park is that at some 

point, we will not be here, and we do 

not want the memory of Deputy Scott 

Pine to ever parish. We do not want 

anybody to forget how very important 

law enforcement officers are.” 

Jacobs went on to talk about the 

daily sacrifices made by law enforcement 

individuals and their families. 

“You need to wake up in the morning 

and remember why we live in a 

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safe community, remember why you 

can go home safely,” Jacobs said. 

“It is because of the fine men and 

women [who] get up every day and 

go to work knowing they may not go 

home.” 

County Parks and Recreation, 

thanked everyone for their collaboration 

and support in making the 

park possible. 

SchenkelShultz Architecture of 

Orlando designed the park, and general 

contractor Wharton-Smith Inc., 

also of Orlando, built it. 

Orange County 

Sheriff Deputy 

Jonathan Scott 

Pine left behind 

a wife and three 

children (center) 

when he was killed 

in 2014. 


health services to try to address the 

cause of some of the violence that 

exists in the community. 

Former Commissioner Scott Boyd 

also spoke and praised Deputy Scott 

as an amazing man. Boyd was on 

the board of county commissioners 

and helped secure the deal to partner 

with the school district. 

Orange County Sheriff and 

Southwest resident Jerry Demings 

praised the efforts that occurred to 

make the park possible, so people will 

never forget the sacrifice Deputy Scott 

Pine made and the difference deputies 

make every day in the community. 

School board member and 

Southwest resident Pam Gould 

talked about the love felt in honoring 

a great man, Scott Pine. She closed 

with a poem about the stadium. 

The county presented Bridgett 

Pine with a street sign — Deputy 

Scott Pine Park — and then Pine’s 

family members helped cut the ribbon. 

WHS’s track team ran around 

the field, and the school band 

played for those in attendance. ª 

The park opened the day before 

the fourth anniversary of Pine’s death. 

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office 

Color Guard and Fife and Drum 

Corps opened the ceremony. Matt 

Suedmeyer, manager of Orange 

District 1 Commissioner and 

Ocoee resident Betsy VanderLey 

called the event a celebration of 

a wonderful life, and District 3 

Commissioner Pete Clarke talked 

about the need to support mental 

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Pets enhance our lives greatly. 

There is nothing better than coming 

home after a long day of work 

to the excited bark of a dog or the 

loud purr of a cat. Pets bring us joy, 

love, comfort and companionship. 

They become part of our families, 

but that also means making adjustments 

to fit them and their needs into 

our lives. Each pet has its own set of 

needs to live a comfortable, healthy, 

domesticated life. In Pet-Ticulars, you 

can find tips on providing a safe and 

happy home for your pet as well as 

when it’s time to say goodbye to 

your furry best friend. 

Ways to Cope 

With the Death of a Pet 

The loss of a pet can bring as 

much grief as the loss of some human 

friends and family members. 

This makes sense when you consider 

the role our animal companions 

play in our everyday lives. You 

cared for your pet’s every need, and 

because they could not speak, you 

learned to communicate in other 

ways. Such caring builds intimacy 

similar to that found between a parent 

and their infant — love without 

conflict, jealousy or any of the other 

complications found in most relationships. 

So when a pet dies, the depth 

of your grief reflects your loss of a 

special relationship. 

“When we lose a pet, we lose a 

relationship unlike any other,” said 

Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, a family 

therapist and author of The Pet Loss 

Companion: Healing Advice From 

Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss 

Groups. “Many of us love our pets the 

way we love our children. But in the 

immediate aftermath of this unique 

loss, too often family members and 

friends say things like, ‘Just get another 

one.’ Instead of devaluing your 

grief over the loss of this important 

relationship, as others may advise, 

embrace your sorrow. Your grief is 

important, for it will lead you to healing 

and teach you important things 

about what matters most in life.” 

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Dolan-Del Vecchio offers these 

tips for those grieving the loss of 

a pet: 

• Share your grief with empathetic 

friends. Spend time with people who 

understand your closeness with your 

pet. Even some friends may be insensitive, 

so be careful to avoid “get 

over it” types of people. 

“Unfortunately, many people see 

animals as if they were nonliving objects,” 

Dolan-Del Vecchio said. 

• Attend a pet loss support group. 

Pet loss groups provide a concentrated 

dose of social support. Meeting 

with others who also grieve and 

share similar emotions can boost 

one’s healing greatly. 

• Keep moving. Exercise is a healer. 

It boosts feelings of well-being 

and calm, improves sleep and brightens 

your mood. 

• Be creative. Whether you lean 

toward writing, scrapbooking, ceramics, 

photography or making 

collages, creative projects may contribute 

to healing. 

• Spend time in nature. Nothing 

quiets the mind and soul like a stroll 

through a park, nature preserve or 

by the seashore. 

“The natural world brings special 

benefits when your heart has been 

torn by grief,” Dolan-Del Vecchio 

said. “The sights, sounds and smells 

of nature connect us to eternal, circular 

stories of life and death in ways 

that go beyond our usual thoughts 

and feelings, and this experience 

brings solace to many people. 

“It’s important to care for yourself 

when you’re grieving your pet. This 

requires some planning and acts of 

will, as grief can diminish energy 

and motivation. You can lessen your 

distress through self-care. Above all 

else, be gentle with yourself.” 

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Your Cat’s 

Scratch Has Met Its 

Match 

Ever since the day the first feline 

became a house cat, destructive cat 

scratching has plagued owners. All 

the affection and loving care owners 

shower upon their cats can feel like 

wasted energy when the thanks they 

get looks more like hatred: shredded 

furniture, carpets and curtains. 

It’s a normal human response to 

be angry or frustrated about damage 

inflicted by cats’ scratching, but 

equally normal is a cat’s need to 

scratch. Cat scratching is a behavior 

that fulfills both physical and emotional 

needs. Cats scratch to stretch 

their bodies, maintain their hunting 

and climbing skills, groom their 

claws and mark their territory, showing 

they’re in a safe space. 

However, these behaviors cats exhibit 

to establish a safe living space 

can be anything but pleasant for 

their human companions. This can 

lead frustrated owners to take drastic 

measures to modify behavior, but 

those decisions can be risky, especially 

when it comes to a permanent 

and potentially harmful practice like 

declawing. 

Many pet owners believe that 

declawing their cats is a harmless 

and quick fix for unwanted scratching, 

similar to trimming one’s nails. 

However, if a declawing procedure 

were performed on a human being, 

it would be like cutting off each finger 

at the last knuckle. 

“Not only does the practice cause 

pain, it removes an important selfdefense 

tool, and the surgery itself 

poses risks related to anesthesia and 

infection,” said Dr. Valarie V. Tynes, 

president of the American College 

of Veterinary Behaviorists, licensed 

veterinarian and veterinary services 

specialist at Ceva Animal Health. 

“All of this can lead to behavioral 

issues that may be worse than a 

shredded couch.” 

Declawing is an irreversible measure 

to address a normal behavioral 

issue in cats. Declawed cats may 

be less likely to use a litter box, 

more likely to bite, and the disruption 

of the natural scratching behavior 

can cause lasting physiological 

problems. 

That sentiment is echoed by national 

organizations such as the 

American Association for Feline 

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Practitioners, which deems the 

practice of declawing an ethically 

controversial procedure that is not 

medically necessary in most instances. 

In fact, declawing cats is now 

illegal in several U.S. cities. 

Find alternatives to declawing 

and cat-scratching solutions at 

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Alternatives to Declawing 

There are numerous safe and 

painless alternatives to declawing, 

including the following ideas from 

pet behavior experts at Ceva Animal 

Health: 

• Routinely trim nails. Regular nail 

care is an important part of general 

care and hygiene for your cat, but 

it can also help prevent scratching 

damage by eliminating the sharp, destructive 

claw tips. Properly trimmed 

nails are less likely to snag or split, 

and cats with well-trimmed nails 

are less likely to resort to scratching 

as part of their own self-grooming 

rituals. 

• Create scratch-friendly zones. 

Keeping cats from scratching areas 

you don’t want them to bother 

is far more likely if you provide 

areas where they can scratch 

at will, such as scratching pads 

and posts. Pair these scratching 

areas with a product such as 

Feliscratch by Feliway, which is 

clinically proven to prevent destructive 

scratching by redirecting 

cats to scratch in the right place. 

Cats are attracted to the drug-free, 

naturally derived product and will 

feel compelled to scratch where 

it’s applied, leaving that chair or 

couch alone. 

• Reinforce off-limits areas. 

Cats are highly tactile, so applying 

textured materials like doublesided 

sticky tape or rough, crinkly 

aluminum foil to areas you don’t 

want scratched can be an effective 

deterrent. 

• Consult a behaviorist. Not all 

cases have easy answers, but an 

expert with experience in animal behavior 

can provide guidance based 

specifically on your cat’s personality 

and circumstances to help create a 

custom solution. 

• Eliminate negative reinforcements. 

Avoid punishing your cat for 

undesirable behavior. This includes 

shouting, spraying with water or 

swatting your cat. Punishment can 

increase stress and anxiety. It can 

make the problem worse and may 

even make your cat afraid of you. 

DIY Scratching Post 

Designating a spot for your cat 

to safely scratch is one of the most 

effective ways to minimize damage 

to your possessions. A homemade 

scratching post is a quick and easy 

project. 

• Cut a foot-long length of 4-by- 

4-inch wood and a 1-foot square 

piece of plywood. The exact sizes 

can vary, but these are good starting 

points that you can adjust up or 

down, depending on your space. 

• Sand away splinters and rough 

edges. 

• Add a sturdy fabric wrap or 

paint to lend aesthetic appeal to the 

plywood base. 

• Wrap the post tightly with 

heavy-gauge rope or carpet scraps 

(or both), securing tightly with glue 

and reinforcing with a staple gun. 

• Securely attach the post to the 

base using a long bolt. 

• Place the post in an area your 

cat enjoys spending time, and consider 

adding a pheromone therapy 

spray to attract your cat to 

the post. 

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When there’s a new, adorable 

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and tick control. 

• Talk to your veterinarian about 

vaccines when your puppy is between 

6 and 8 weeks old. 

• After 12 weeks of age, puppies 

can try convenient and effective 

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in mind that heat and humidity can 

speed up the flea reproductive cycle, 

so don’t be caught off guard as 

warm weather sets in. 

• After the final booster vaccination 

and initial rabies vaccine have 

been administered at approximately 

16 weeks of age, puppies should 

be well-protected against disease 

and able to explore the great 

outdoors. 

• Get ready with the proper gear. 

Look for a sturdy leash and collar 

or adjustable harness that fits your 

puppy. Given this playful age, it is 

important to have the right supplies 

so your puppy doesn’t accidentally 

get loose or wander off. 

• Responsibly identify your 

puppy with a collar tag and microchip 

implant. Proactive steps 

can save you a lot of heartache if 

your puppy ever gets lost. Talk to 

your veterinarian about available 

options. 

• Before heading out for a walk, 

think ahead of your pup’s need 

for water. It is important to keep 

your puppy hydrated, especially 

during warmer weather, to avoid 

overheating. 

• Mark your calendar to keep 

track of veterinary visits and when 

it is time to reapply flea and tick 

treatment. 

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your pup can help save time and 

money later in life, but, most importantly, 

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Huntington Learning Center 

Meet the SAT/ACT Experts Securing Students’ Futures 

Meet the SAT/ACT Experts Securing Students’ Futures 

Although Arya (left) and Ziya are identical twins, Huntington Learning Center has created a 

program tailored to each one’s specific needs. 

Photos by tonyrappa@capturevideo-photo.com 

Aidan (left) and Joshua receive exceptional test preparation from the team at 

Huntington Learning Center. 

Huntington Learning Center Center of 

Dr. of Dr. Phillips Phillips has has been been providing providing stu- 

students with with the the skills skills they need to succeed 

for nearly 18 years. It caters to all 

students with a study skills program for 

grades K-12, as well as tutoring for college 

students. The facility offers one-onone 

instruction in a quiet, distraction-free 

environment. 

Huntington Learning Center also offers 

comprehensive SAT and ACT programs. 

"Both programs are so popular," 

Executive Directory Aziz Kabani said. said, 

"Almost “almost half of the students we work with 

are preparing for the SAT or ACT. We 

have students from Dr. Phillips High 

School, Olympia High School, 

West Orange High School, Lake 

Highland Prep, Windermere Prep 

and The First Academy. We We have have a 

great a great referral rate rate from all all the schools 

of the area and from former students, 

highly recommending us to their friends. 

Our programs yield big results. We see 

increases in SAT scores by about 200 300 or 

more points. For the ACT, we usually see 

at least 5-point increases. A lot of times, 

our students are able to get into universities 

that they would not have been able 

to before, based on their increased 

scores. Even students with grades of A’s 

and B’s have a hard time with the ACT 

and SAT tests.” 

Kabani explained that that one one of the of rea- 

the 

“We feel individual attention is the 

reasons for this for this nerves. is nerves. 

best way to learn. When students are 

“Even star students feel the pressure 

in a group session, they they may may spend spend the 

of the SAT or ACT test. We teach test- 

majority the majority of the of time the listening time listening to the tutor 

to 

ing strategies and familiarize the stu- 

the answer tutor answer other students’ other students’ questions ques- 

that 

dents with the type of questions asked. may tions not that be may their not question. be their In a question. two-hour 

This helps build the student’s confi- 

session, In a two-hour there may session, only there be 45 may minutes only 

dence. Confidence is key, especially 

to be an 45 hour minutes devoted to an to hour the devoted things that to 

with these timed tests. We make sure student the things really that needs student to really know. needs It is not to 

students understand the key concepts an know. efficient It is not use an of efficient time. When use it’s of time. one- 

of the test.” 

on-one, When it’s the one-on-one, teacher can the focus teacher solely can on 

Another reason advanced students the focus material solely on pertinent the material to that pertinent student’s 

may not score as as highly as as they they desire desire is specific to that student’s needs.” specific needs.” 

is because because the questions the questions asked asked are based are 

That’s exactly what they do at 

based on material on material they haven’t they been haven’t exposed been 

Huntington Learning Center. 

exposed to in a while. to in a while. 

Students are often often able able to use to use the 

“The tests include algebra, algebra II the skills skills they they have have learned learned through through HLC’s 

and II, and geometry,” Kabani Kabani said. said. “A “A lot lot of HLC’s SAT and SAT ACT and programs ACT in programs other areas in 

students of students who who are are in in calculus or trigonometry 

other of their areas lives, of too. their lives, too. 

haven’t seen seen basic basic algebra algebra or 

“A lot of students struggle with com- 

or geometry geometry in years, in years, so they so they are are not not fapleting 

the reading portions of these 

familiar with with those those concepts anymore. anymore. To 

tests in a timely manner. The student 

To re-train re-train yourself yourself in these in these areas areas is very is 

might be accurate in the reading sec- 

very difficult. difficult. What we What do here we at do Huntington here at 

tion but only finish half half of of it in it the in the al- 

Huntington Learning Center Learning is give Center the students is give the an lotted allotted time, time, then then have to to guess the 

students ACT or SAT an ACT test and or SAT thoroughly test and evaluate 

thor- 

rest of the answers. We want them to 

what evaluate they are what deficient they are in. deficient We then 

oughly 

be accurate and be able to finish on 

in. build We a then program build catered a program toward catered those 

time. They leave our our program knowing knowing 

toward specific needs, those specific so we don’t needs, waste so time we 

how how to pull to things pull things out of out what of they’re what 

don’t going waste over concepts time going the student over concepts does not they’re reading reading the first the time first and time apply and it apply 

to 

the need student help in.” does not need help in.” 

the answers. it to the answers. These are These skills are that skills will 

Learning sessions at Huntington that stay will with stay them with through them through college college and 

Learning Center are always one-on-one. and beyond.” beyond.” 

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The peaceful classroom settings at 

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Another advantage to HLC’s learning 

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“We have 30 teachers, including an 

actuary scientist, a rocket scientist and 

former engineer from Lockheed Martin,” 

Kabani said. “All of our teachers have 

strong academic backgrounds. They 

know the material, and they know the 

tests. They also sincerely care about 

the students and are passionate about 

helping the students succeed. Students 

are paired up with the teacher that best 

meets their needs. We try to keep the 

teacher consistent so that the student 

and teacher can build up a rapport with 

each other.” 

Huntington Learning Center, located 

in the Grand Oaks Village shopping center 

at 5060 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 102, 

in Orlando, is open Monday-Thursday 

from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 

from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. p.m. The The frequency frequency of sessions 

is based is based on a student’s on each needs student’s and 

of 

sessions 

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Bulletin has had the privilege of reviewing hundreds of creative 

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

costumes to cuddly kittens to birds and horses. 

TROPICAL 

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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! 

HANGIN’ 

OUT 

Toshi belongs to John and Hoshi of Kensington Park. 

FETCHING 

FURBABY 

Yeti belongs to Nancy Dougherty of Windermere. 

Bella Bean belongs to Andre Visser of Brookstone. 

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Winnie belongs to Brian and 

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PARTY ANIMAL 

Koda (left) and Rex belong to Kim 

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Lucky belongs to the DeMarco family of 

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Tobie belongs to Bill and Jackie 

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Beauty belongs to Timothy Carey of 

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Brees belongs to Janis Nunez of 

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Harper Lee belongs to Linda 

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Chip belongs to the Daley family of 

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Dogs Blitz (left) and Ruby belong to the 

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Miley (left) and Sassie belong to Meghan Stephens 

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Lilly belongs to Lula Kasten of North Bay. 

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Quincy belongs to the Sharma family of 

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SNOW MUCH FUN 

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Shadow 

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SHIP SHAPE 

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Blu belongs to Marco and 

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Kit belongs to Carolina Bostick-Cruz of 

Sand Lake Point. 

Tigger belongs to the Cook family 

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Sterling belongs to Brent and Amy 

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SWEET 

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Harlie belongs to Hailey 

Heberling of Dr. Phillips. 

Yuki belongs to Ramon Caluag of 

St. Andrew. 

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Marley (left) 

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Abby belongs to Bernie and 

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Milo belongs to Lauren 

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BLACK BEAUTY 

Velvet 

belongs 

to Mark 

Stratman 

of Keene’s 

Pointe. 

SITS FOR TREATS 

DOGGIE 

DRESS UP 

Lily belongs to Brian and Maria 

Blackmore of Orange Tree. 

Rocky belongs to the 

Ziolkowski family of 

Magnolia Park. 

Zeus belongs to Danae Nunez of 

Vizcaya. 

Zeus belongs to Lauren Brads of 

Willowwood. 

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TUCK ME IN IF I FITS, I SITS TAKING A BREATHER 

Lil’ Bit O’ Brown belongs to Diane 

Kashlak of Southwest Orlando. 

SLUMBER PARTY 

Trixie belongs to Charlene Harris of Eden Isle. 

LITTLE RED CORVETTE 

Nibbles 

belongs to 

Vivi Kasten 

of North 

Bay. 

Gracie (left) and Brody belong to Tom and Debbie 

Darrah of Marblehead. 

Vesper belongs to Matthew FitzGibbon 

of Bay Hill. 

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MY DOG IS 

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HOME TEAM 

Teddi Bear belongs to Gregory and 

LouAnn White of Turtle Creek. 

DISTINGUISHED 

DOGGIE 

Stella (left) and Motley belong to 

Steve, Adam and Neena Wilson 

of Grovehurst at Stone Crest. 

Snowflake belongs to Madison 

McFarland of Stoneybrook West. 

IT’S A STRETCH 

Chance belongs to Nick, Dianne and 

Kristen Armillei of Silver Woods. 

LMAO! 

YO QUIERO 

TACO BELL 

Zion belongs to Steven and Teresa 

Geer of Willowwood. 

Yoda belongs to Luci Jantomaso 

of Sand Lake Cove. 

Squishy belongs to Brian and Tina 

Collins of Hidden Springs. 

Casper belongs to Kimberly 

Robbins of Sand Lake Hills. 

A TISKET, A TASKET, 

THERE’S A KITTY IN THIS 

BASKET 

FURRY & FABULOUS 

THE WAITING GAME 

Ava belongs to Brian and Mary Cay Futo of Sand 

Lake Cove. 

Zizou belongs to Katie Sanchez of Emerald 

Forest. 

Hunter belongs to Paola Cardenas of 

Whitney Isles. 

To include as many pet photos as possible, In Your Neighborhood 

and School News do not appear in this issue. ª


On Feb. 20, approximately 35 

representatives from 14 Central 

Florida Hotel & Lodging 

Association member properties 

TOURISM UPDATE 

submitted by Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 

Florida’s tourism market, CFHLA 

organized the event to offer a fresh 

start to fellow Americans in Puerto 

Rico. 

Nearly 150 job seekers were in 

attendance to meet with representatives 

from Florida lodging properties, 

and CFHLA representatives 

anticipate more than 50 of these 

individuals will relocate to Central 

Florida and join the region’s tourism 

community. 

Representatives from 14 Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association member 

properties attend the CFHLA Hospitality Job Fair in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to 

participate in a CFHLA Hospitality Job 

Fair. The event, held at the San Juan 

Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, was 

conducted to provide opportunities to 

those whose lives were impacted by 

Hurricane Maria last year. 

Puerto Rico’s tourism industry is still 

recovering as several resorts experienced 

substantial damage, leaving 

hospitality industry employees without 

employment for the foreseeable 

future. With job opportunities immediately 

available within Central 

Job seekers meet with representatives from The Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott, Grande Lakes 

Orlando at the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Job Fair. ª

n Public servant of the year 

Central Florida Hotel & 

Lodging Association recognized 

Southwest resident and Orange 

County Mayor Teresa Jacobs as 

its 2017 CFHLA Public Servant of 

the Year. The award was presented 

during the organization’s membership 

luncheon last month. Each year, 

CFHLA recognizes a community 

Southwest resident and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs receives the 2017 Central 

Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Public Servant of the Year Award. She is pictured 

with (l. to r.) CFHLA President/CEO Rich Maladecki, CFHLA PCA/PC Board Chair Jay 

Leonard, and CFHLA Board Chair Fred Sawyers. 


NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

leader for his or her dedication to 

the advancement of Central Florida’s 

hospitality industry. 

During her eight years in office, 

Mayor Jacobs has served as a committed 

“tourism champion.” She played 

an integral role in revising the Venues 

Agreement to enhance essential tourism 

and community projects such as the 

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing 

Arts, Orange County Convention 

Center, and Camping World Stadium. 

Mayor Jacobs recently spearheaded 

the development of both the Orange 

County Tourist Development Tax Grant 

Application Review Committee and the 

Orange County Tourist Development 

Tax Sports Incentive Committee. These 

advisory boards will serve as important 

“checks and balances” on the 

future expenditure of Orange County 

Tourist Development Tax funds and will 

work to promote the Central Florida 

destination. 

n Victory Cup Initiative 

winner announced 

Victory Cup Initiative officials 

announced the Cannonball Kids’ 

Cancer Foundation won its 2018 

competition and received a $20,000 

grand prize. The annual initiative is 

designed to provide a high-profile 

opportunity for 10 nonprofits to tell 

their stories, build strategies and 

partner with businesses and community 

leaders to further their missions 

to serve Central Floridians. 

Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation 

is committed to finding better 

treatments and improving the quality 

of life for children battling cancer, 

while striving to create awareness 

and educate for change. A secondplace 

prize of $15,000 was awarded 

to Elevate Orlando, and a third-place 

prize of $10,000 went to IDignity. 

The remaining participants — Hebni 

Nutrition Consultants Inc., Holocaust 

Center of Florida, Ideas, La Amistad 

Foundation Inc., New Hope for Kids, 

CONTINUED ON PAGE 32



Orlando Repertory Theatre and 

Zebra Coalition — each received a 

$1,000 participation grant. 

Trail, which will run from Sand Lake 

Road to Destination Parkway. 

“It’s truly an honor as commissioner 

to celebrate this ground-breaking,” 

said Victoria Siplin, Orange 

For more information, visit www. 

victorycupinitative.com. 

n County breaks ground on 

new trail 

by Debra Wood 

On a beautiful day, perfect for a 

walk or bicycle ride, officials from 

Orange County broke ground on the 

first segment of the Shingle Creek 

(L. to r.) Ashley Vann, 

founder of Victory Cup 

Initiative; Melissa Wiggins, 

executive directory of 

Cannonball Kids' Cancer 

Foundation; Scott Maxwell, 

event moderator and Orlando 

Sentinel columnist; and 

Richard J. Walsh, chairman 

of the board of directors of 

the Edyth Bush Charitable 

Foundation, celebrate 

Cannonball Kids' Cancer 

Foundation’s first-place finish 

during the 2018 Victory Cup 

Initiative. 

County District 6 commissioner. “This 

is a top-priority trail in the Orange 

County master plan.” 

The Shingle Creek Trail is part of 

a trail network. It will connect with 

the Pine Hills Trail to the north, which 

recently opened, and eventually the 

West Orange Trail. To the south, 

when complete, it will connect with 

the Shingle Creek Trail in Osceola 

(L. to r.) Matt Suedmeyer, manager of Orange County Parks and Recreation; Barbara 

Gilse, OCPR Parks Advisory Board and Bike Walk Central Florida; Victoria P. Siplin, 

District 6 county commissioner; Carol Clarke, assistant to the mayor; Christine Small, 

South Florida regional planner, Office of Greenways and Trails; and Bobby Beagles, Parks 

Advisory Board member, break ground on the Shingle Creek Trail. 

County. It will become part of the 

Coast-to-Coast Connector, scheduled 

for completion in 2021, which 

will link St. Petersburg and Titusville. 

“The trail system in Central Florida 

is exciting and has momentum,” said 

Matt Suedmeyer, manager of 

Orange County Parks and Recreation. 

The $1.5 million phase-one, segment-one 

project received state and 

federal funds. The cost of design is 

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$292,000, and the awarded contract 

for construction is $1,270,000. The 

Florida Department of Transportation 

is funding the design and construction 

of the trail project. The first segment 

is scheduled for completion in 

November. Segments two and three 

in phase one are in the design and 

right-of-way acquisition process. 

Construction is expected to begin on 

them in 2019. 

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Siplin emphasized the importance 

of collaboration that made this milestone 

possible. 

“Orange County families and tourists 

will run, walk and bike along this 

path and enjoy the natural beauty 

the trail has to offer,” Siplin said. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce representatives held a 

The First Academy was named 

an Apple Distinguished School for 

its customized learning 1:1 iPad program. 

TFA is one of only 400 schools 

across 29 countries awarded this 

honor. Apple Distinguished Schools 

are centers of innovation, leadership 

and educational excellence 

that use Apple products to inspire 

creativity, collaboration and critical 

thinking. For more information, visit 

www.thefirstacademy.org. 

Photo courtesy of WOCC 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce members celebrate the opening of Axiom Bank. 


Officials of the Orlando Ballet 

announced the 2018-19 season, 

which also marks Artistic Director 

Robert Hill’s 10th anniversary with 

the company. The lineup includes 

Carmina Burana, The Nutcracker, 

Bailamos, Fast Forward, Peter & 

the Wolf, and Arcadian Broad’s 

Wonderland: Mad Tales of the 

Hatter. In addition, The Nutcracker 

will run for two weekends in order to 

meet growing demand, and a fourth 

performance (Saturday 

matinee) will be added 

to each mainstage series. 

For more information, visit 

orlandoballet.org. 

The City of Ocoee 

will hold its annual Easter 

Eggstravaganza on March 

31 at the Jim Beech 

Recreation Center, located 

at 1820 A.D. Mims Road 

in Ocoee. The event takes 

place from 10 a.m.-noon, and an 

Easter-egg hunt begins at 10:30 

a.m. for children up to age 12. There 

also will be prizes, inflatables, face 

painting, a coloring contest, food 

and refreshments. To participate in 

the Easter Coloring Contest, artwork 

must be turned in by March 26 at 

9 p.m. For more information, visit 

www.ocoee.org. 

Phase one of the new and expanded 

Orlando Health UF 

Health Cancer Center — Dr. 

Phillips is now open, bringing advanced 

cancer care to communities 

throughout Southwest Orlando. 

With the opening of the space, located 

on the campus of Orlando 

Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 

patients are able to visit with oncologists 

for regular medical consultations. 

The new cancer center, 

located at 7472 Doc’s Grove Circle 

in Orlando, will be completed in late 

summer. For more information, visit 

www.orlandohealthcancer.com. ª 

ribbon-cutting ceremony for Axiom 

Bank. 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. 

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John Stoyle and Randy 

Williams, co-owners of Integrity 

Laminate Flooring, opened 

a second location at 11159 W. 

Colonial Drive in Ocoee. The two 

men met while working at Lumbar 

Liquidators and have more than 30 

years of combined experience in 

the flooring industry. They started 

Integrity Laminate Flooring in 2012 

as a family-owned and -operated 

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wood and luxury vinyl at 

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Emmy-award-winning sportscaster and 

radio personality Dan Patrick walked 

the red carpet at the Full Sail Hall of Fame 

event, participated in the ceremony, and 

provided a guest lecture/workshop for 

the students. During the event, he announced 

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SOUTHWEST SPORTS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

(L. to r.) Augustine 

Campana, Harry 

Boardman, Greg 

Gorski, Jeff Calvert, 

Philip Wright, 

Andria Pedroso and 

Shelley Freeman of 

the Rotary Club of 

Lake Buena Vista 

meet to discuss details 

for the club’s second 

annual Charity Golf 

Challenge. 

Club. The event, which begins with a 

shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., is being held 

in honor of Keith Levitt and in support 

of the Orlando Senior Help Desk. The 

day also will include breakfast, lunch 

and a live auction. 

Rosen Shingle Creek is offering a 

special room rate of $119 for the event. 

Tournament fees are $130 per person 

or $500 per foursome, and participating 

players receive a $35 Shingle Creek 

return play coupon. 

To make room reservations, call 866- 

996-9939; and to register for the tournament, 

visit www.jewishpavilion.org. 

Sportscaster and radio personality Dan 

Patrick announces Full Sail University’s 

new competitive eSports team, the Full Sail 

Armada. 

The Orlando Pride unveiled its complete 

24-game regular season for the 

2018 National Women’s Soccer League 

season. For the second consecutive year, 

the team will play 12 games at Orlando 

City Stadium and 12 matches on the 

road. The opening game will be at home 

against Utah on March 24. 

For the full season schedule, visit 

orlandocitysc.com/pride/schedule. 

Florida League officials announced 

the 2018 head coaches. 

The Winter Garden Squeeze welcomes 

back coach Jay Welsh. This is 

his third year with the baseball team. 

West Orange High School’s Heller 

Bros. Ballpark will serve as home to 

the Squeeze for the fifth year. 

Rotary Club of Lake Buena 

Vista chairman Greg Gorski and 

co-chair Philip Wright gathered together 

members Harry Boardman, 

Jeff Calvert, Augustine Campana, 

Shelley Freeman and Andria 

Pedroso to finalize arrangements for 

the club’s second annual Charity Golf 

Challenge that will be held May 18 at 

Celebration Golf Club. The challenge 

will consist of a four-player scramble 

with contests, including chances to win 

a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, $1 million, 

a gold watch and a traveling trophy for 

the first-place team to hold for one year. 

There will also be awards and a silent 

auction during the luncheon. 

For more information or to sign 

up, email greg.gorski12@gmail.com. 

Sponsorships are available. 

Registration is open for the Donate 

Life Transplant Games, a multisport 

festival event produced by the Transplant 

Games of America for individuals who 

have undergone life-saving transplant 

surgeries. This year’s competition will 

be held from Aug. 2-7 in Salt Lake City. 

Events include a 5K run/walk to kick 

off the event, donor tribute ceremony, 

transplant workshops and seminars, and 

competitions in several athletic sports. 

Noncompetitors can register for $40 

through June 22 or $50 from June 23- 

Aug. 2. Competitors can register for 

$170 through June 22 or $190 from 

June 23-Aug. 2. 

For more information or to register, 

visit www.transplantgamesofamerica.org. 

The Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Rush 

14-U girls soccer team won the 

Bazooka Presidents Day Tournament 

held in Winter Haven last month. 

The Rush’s approach to competitive 

soccer is to teach skillful, possessionoriented 

attacking soccer. Players are 

developed through a proven curriculum 

renowned for developing excellence, 

and as players progress, they can constantly 

be put into new situations to improve 

their development. 

The Jewish Pavilion will hold its annual 

Pavilion Golf Society Golf Tournament 

on May 6 at Rosen Shingle Creek Golf 

Runners and walkers participating 

in the eighth annual Run for the Angels 

5K will get a firsthand view of what pilots 

see as they navigate around Orlando 

Executive Airport. The 3.1-mile race 

course winds along taxiways, runways 

and by the airport hangars. 

The fundraiser, which supports Angel 

Flight Southeast, is scheduled for March 

31. It begins and ends at the Greater 

Orlando Aviation Authority Community 

(Front, l. to r.) Kate Beerensson, Kaitlin Estep, Samantha Wall, Alyssa Guzman, 

Victoria Castellanos, Kayla Estep, Eve Roedig, (back, l. to r.) Keira Moran, Giselle 

Torres, Shannon Matzner, Isabella Bertolucci, Nikki Holland, Alyssa Walker, 

Angel Griffith, Christian Grimstead and coach Luis Mera of the Dr. P. Phillips 

YMCA Rush 14-U girls soccer team win the Bazooka Presidents Day Tournament. 

Building, located at 365 Rickenbacker 

Drive. Registration is $25 per person 

through March 28. 

For more information or to register, 

visit www.angelflightse.org/events. 

Although we try to ensure that all information presented 

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 

Cornerstone Publishing & Multi-Media LLC cannot be held 

responsible for the validity of the information presented 

here, nor does mentioning it constitute an endorsement. 

Sports information is welcome and may be mailed to 

P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786; or emailed to 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

March 24 — Pints ‘N Paws Craft 

Beer Festival 

Historic downtown Sanford, 202 S. Sanford 

Ave., hosts the seventh annual Pints ‘n Paws 

Craft Beer Festival, including 100-plus craft 

brews, local food trucks, a dog photo contest, 

and live entertainment. Time: 2 p.m. (1 p.m. 

for VIP ticket holders). Cost: $30-$55, with 100 

percent of the proceeds co-benefiting Dolly’s 

Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy. Tickets can 

be purchased online at pintsandpaws.com and 

picked up the day of the event. 

April 7 — Benefit Wine Tasting 

The Mini Cooper Showroom, 350 S. Lake Destiny 

Drive, Orlando, hosts The Dunhill Companies’ 11th 

Benefit Wine Tasting. Time: 7-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit 

the Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families. 

For more information, call 407-992-4000 or email 

winetasting@dunhill.net. 

April 8 — High Tea & Hats 

Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central 

Florida Parkway, Orlando, hosts the 11th annual 

High Tea & Hats, including exotic teas, sandwiches, 

desserts, a stylish hat contest and parade, 

raffles and a silent auction. Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost: 

$95 for adults; $40 for children 12-younger, with 

proceeds benefiting Seniors First’s programs. For 

more information, call 407-615-8979 or visit 

www.highteaandhats.com. 

April 14 — Cattle Baron’s Ball 

Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., 

Orlando, hosts American Cancer Society’s 

2018 Orlando Cattle Baron’s Ball, including 

western-themed fun, a reception, silent and 

live auctions, gourmet dine-around and entertainment. 

Time: 6-11 p.m. Cost: $250. For 


www.cattlebaronsballorlando.com. 

April 14 — Color Run Hero Tour 

Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, 

Kissimmee, hosts The Color Run Hero Tour, 

including the Color Run with enhanced Super 

Zones. The finish festival includes the Grub 

Garden, with food vendors and outdoor seating, 

and a Hero Zone, which offers trampoline photoop 

activation. There is also a foam area known 

as the Foam Blaster, music, dancing and massive 

“color throws” from the main stage. Time: 9 a.m. 

Cost: $14.99-$47.99, with proceeds benefiting 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. 

For more information and to register, visit 

www.thecolorrun.com/locations/orlando. 

April 14 — Rhapsody In Blue 

The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, 

hosts Rhapsody in Blue, including a “Roaring 

’20s” theme, dinner, a silent auction and live 

musical performances. Attendees are encouraged 

to dress in 1920s party attire. Time: 6 

p.m. for dinner, 8 p.m. for performances. Cost: 

$10-$150, with proceeds benefiting the Florida 

Symphony Youth Orchestra. Sponsorships 

are available. For more information, email 

bscales@fsyo.org or visit fsyo.org. 

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April 14 — Run Among The Lakes 

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., 

Windermere, hosts the 17th annual Windermere 

5K/10K Run Among the Lakes, including a beautiful 

course along the Butler Chain of Lakes. All 

finishers receive a wine opener/stopper medal 

and custom-art tee by the Florida Highwayman. 

Time: 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit Windermere 

Parks and Recreation. For more information or 

to register, visit sommersports.com/events/runs/ 

windermere-5k-run-among-the-lakes. 

April 16 — United For A Purpose 

The Citrus Club, 255 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, hosts 

United for a Purpose, including hors d’oeuvres, one 

drink ticket and raffle prizes. Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: 

$15 in advance; $20 at the door, with proceeds 

benefiting The Jewish Pavilion and its Senior Help 

Desk. For more information and to register, visit 

www.eventbrite.com/e/united-for-a-purposetickets-43255007893. 

April 27 — Give Hope, Change Lives 

Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, 

Orlando, hosts Give Hope, Change Lives, featuring 

Olympian Lolo Jones, a silent auction 

and more. Time: 6-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit The 

Salvation Army’s various programs. For more 

information, call 407-252-8616. 

May 5 — Princess Ball 

Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International 

Drive, Orlando, hosts the sixth annual Princess 

Ball, presented by the A. Jones Family Foundation. 

The event highlights the positive relationship 

between fathers and daughters while giving back 

to a local children’s charity. The evening includes 

food, music and entertainment by the Orlando 

Magic cheerleaders, hula dancers and local pageant 

winners. Other activities include carriage 

rides, photo booth fun, a silent auction and more. 

Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Cost: $125 through May 1 

or until sold out, with proceeds co-benefiting 

Bridges of Light and the Florida Hospital Patient 

Assistance Fund. For more information, visit 

www.princessballorlando.org. 

May 11-12 — Black & White Weekend 

Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, 

Orlando, hosts the ninth annual Black & White 

Weekend, including eating, drinking, dancing, 

mingling, socializing, networking, photo 

ops, entertainment and more. Friday evening’s 

formal or semiformal dress code is strictly 

enforced. (No jeans.) Wear all black and white, 

or all black, or all white, including shoes. Cost: 

$45 admission, with proceeds benefiting Base 

Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation. For more 

information, visit blackandwhiteweekend.com. 

June 16 — Peace Walk & Festival 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts the second 

annual Solutionary Peace Walk & Festival, 

including a 1-mile walk around the park, vegan 

food, live music, guest speakers, yoga, ecofriendly 

exhibitors, children’s activities and more. 

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. 

Admission is free; however, walk donations are 

welcome. For more information, call 727-489- 

4497, email organizers@solutionaryevents.com 

or visit www.orlandopeacefest.org. 

n Children’s/Teens 

Programs 

March 19, 21 & 23 — Spring 

Break Camp 

Orlando Premier Music Instruction hosts a 

spring break camp in Stoneybrook West for 

children 6-12. Each day offers a different 

theme — Monday is cooking, Wednesday 

is art/painting, and Friday is drama/improv. 

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $50 per day or 

$125 for all three days. For more information, 

email opmi@opmi-lessons.com or visit 

www.orlando-premier-music-instruction.com. 

April 21 — Healthy Kids Day 

All YMCA of Central Florida Family Centers 

across Orange, Brevard, Lake, Seminole, 

Osceola and Marion counties host Healthy Kids 

Day, designed to inspire children to keep their 

minds and bodies active during the summer. Cost: 

Free and open to all families, not just Y members. 

April 23-27 — Safety Around 

Water Week 

YMCA of Central Florida Family Centers across 

Orange, Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Osceola and 

Marion counties host the complimentary Safety 

Around Water Week for children 4-12 and their 

parents to participate in a free, introductory 

swim program taught by trained instructors at 

YMCA and community pools. Cost: Free and 

open to all families, not just Y members. 

n Easter Activities 

March 25 — Easterfest 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 

S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 

Easterfest, including a rock climbing wall, 

art projects, pony rides, arts and crafts, and 

Easter-egg hunts broken up into age categories. 

Carnival-style snacks are available for 

purchase. Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Admission is free. 

For more information, call 407-876-4991, ext. 

290; or visit www.st.lukes.org/easterfest. 

March 30 & April 1 — Good Friday 

& Easter Worship Services 

Lifebridge Church, 12120 Chase Road, 

Windermere, holds Good Friday and Easter 

worship services. Time: March 30 at 6:30 

p.m., and April 1 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For 

more information, call 407-505-4888 or email 

info@lifebridgechurch.org. 

March 31 — Easter 

Eggstravaganza 

The Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. 

Mims Road, Ocoee, hosts the city of Ocoee’s 

annual Easter Eggstravaganza, including an 

Easter-egg hunt with more than 10,000 eggs 

for children (infants-12), prizes, food and 

refreshments, and more. Time: 10 a.m.-noon. 

April 1 — Easter Worship Services 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. 

Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, holds Easter 

worship services. Time: 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 

10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary for 

traditional services; and 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m. 

and 11:30 a.m. in Founders’ Hall for contemporary 

services. For more information, call 

407-876-4991 or visit www.st.lukes.org. 

April 1 — Easter Brunch 

Nine 18 at the Villas of Grand Cypress Golf 

Resort, 1 N. Jacaranda, Orlando, hosts an Easter 

brunch, accompanied by a special visit from the 

Easter Bunny and Easter-egg hunts. Reservations 

are required. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Easter-egg 

hunts are at 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Cost: $49, 

adults; $19, children 3-16. For more information, 

call 407-239-1999 or visit opentable.com. 

April 1 — Easter Brunches 

Rosen Hotels & Resorts hosts Easter brunches 

at the following locations: Café Osceola at 

Rosen Shingle Creek. Cost: $68.95. There is 

a 20 percent discount for Florida residents. For 


rosenshinglecreek.com/easter; Café Gauguin 

at Rosen Centre. Cost: $47.95. For more information, 

call 407-996-3969 or visit rosencentre. 

com/easter; and the Grand Ballroom at Rosen 

Plaza. Cost: $43.95 in advance, $46.95 for 

walk-ins. For more information, call 407-996- 

0256 or visit rosenplaza.com/easter. 

n Events/Performances 

Through April 15 — Art Exhibit 

The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture 

Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, 

hosts Island Objects: Art and Adaptation in 

Micronesia, an art exhibit that features local 

anthropologist Barbara Wavell’s private collection 

of archaeological materials and historical 

items from the Pacific Islands of Micronesia, 

dating from the 1800s to present day. Time: 

Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 

Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-647-6294 or visit polasek.org. 

March 24 — It’s Magic 

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., 

Windermere, hosts Windermere Rotary Club’s 

Magical Dinner Show, including a magic show 

and comedic performance by Michael Ammar and 

Erick Olson, surf and turf dinner with wine, cash bar 

and dessert. Time: 6:30-10 p.m. Cost: $100. For 

more information, email judyblackfla@gmail.com 

or visit windermererotary.org. 

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Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte hosts 

the World Food Festival, including international 

cuisine, live music and dance performances, 

and more. Time: noon-7 p.m. Admission is free. 

For more information, call 407-571-8180 or 

visit uptownaltamonte.com. 

April 7 — Taste Of Lake County 

Lake Catherine Blueberry Farm, 5849 Lake 

Catherine Road, Groveland, hosts Taste of Lake 

County 2018 (Farm to Table), sponsored by 

Central Florida Dreamplex and including a cornhole 

tournament, Tim McGraw tribute, bluegrass 

and country bands, full bar, games and prizes, kid 

zone with a scavenger hunt, and the Guns n’ Hoses 

Tug of War (police vs. firemen). Attendees sample 

specialty dishes from locally sourced and seasonally 

fresh foods prepared by chefs and then vote 

for their favorite dish as eight chefs compete for a 

$1,000 prize. Time: 4-11 p.m. Cost: $40, adults; 

$15, children. For more information, call 414-788- 

3342 or visit tasteoflakecounty.eventbrite.com. 

April 8 — Handel’s Messiah 

Sing-Along 

First Congregational Church, 225 S. Interlachen 

Ave., Winter Park, hosts the annual Handel’s 

Messiah Sing-Along. Time: 2 p.m. For more 

information, visit messiahchoralsociety.org. 

n Miscellaneous 

Ongoing — Christian Church Services 

Christian Church Services, including uplifting 

sermons and traditional hymns, are held every 

Sunday at 8450 Silver Star Road, Orlando. No 

collection plate. Come as you are. Time: 11 a.m. 

For more information, call Rob Watson, 847-321- 

0289; or email proud2b4family@gmail.com. 

Through April 17 — Income Tax 

Assistance 

Tax-Aide volunteers trained and certified by the 

IRS provide free income tax assistance at numerous 

sites throughout Orange and Seminole 

counties. Those seeking assistance should bring 

pertinent tax documents, info showing health 

insurance coverage, 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 and the location of a site nearest 

you, call 407-647-5233 or 888-227-7669, or 

visit www.aarp.org/taxaide. 

March 22 & April 26 — Food Truck 

Connections 

MetroWest hosts Food Truck Connections, including 

food and music, at 2295 S. Hiawassee 

Road in Veranda Park. Time: fourth Thursday 

of every month from 6-9 p.m. For more information, 

visit www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

March 28 — Job Fair 

Central Florida Fair Expo Park, 4603 W. 

Colonial Drive, Orlando, hosts the Central 

Florida Employment Council Job Fair, including 

90-100 companies offering thousands of 

career openings in various industries. Attendees 

should dress professionally and bring résumés. 

Child care is not provided. Time: noon-4 p.m. 

Admission and parking are free. To register as 

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

more information, call 407-834-4022. 

n Networking/Club 

March 27 — Book Club Meeting 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 

Della Drive, Orlando, hosts a meeting of the 

Southwest Book Club, during which the group 

discusses Best. State. Ever.: A Florida Man 

Defends His Homeland by Dave Barry. Anyone 

18-older is welcome to attend. Time: 7 p.m. For 

more information, call 407-835-7323 or email 

southwest@ocls.info. 

April 5 — Retired Educators 

Meeting 

The Orange County Retired Educators 

Association meets at College Park United 

Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., 

Orlando, for a program about Orlando’s 

roots, presented by Don Price of Greenwood 

Cemetery. Anyone who has worked in education 

is invited to attend. Time: 10 a.m. For 


www.ocrea-fl.org. 

n Support Groups 

April 10 — 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 27, April 10 & 24 — Mental 

Health Support Group Meetings 

Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland 

Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and family 

support groups for individuals affected by mental 

illness. The 90-minute meetings are peer-led 

and help participants connect with each other, 

learn from each other’s experiences, share coping 

strategies and offer each other encouragement 

and understanding. Time: the second and 

fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For 

more information, call 407-253-1900, email 

information@namigo.org or visit www.namigo.org. 

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 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 


ombudsman.myflorida.com. 

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are 

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

FL 34787; call 407-351-1573, option 5; or email 

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