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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO .......................................................................................... 5
Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
THE BRIDAL PLANNER ........................................................................ 6
BUSINESS PROFILE .......................................................................... 10
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If you’re like me, the new year can
be as stressful as it is rejuvenating.
All around you, people are motivated.
Whether their goals are to
lose weight, conquer fears or travel
to exotic lands, everyone seems to
be making big plans for the future.
Every year, it’s a cacophony of “new
year, new me!” Funny how that chorus
fades by February.
Business Insider claims that 80
percent of people who make New
Year’s resolutions fail within six
weeks. On average, it takes 66 days
to form a new habit, just over two
months. Which means, all those resolution
resigners who strive to make
life changes fall short only a couple
of weeks before their new routines
become habit. Others, who vow to
try new things, save money or make
new friends, simply develop a convenient
form of amnesia about their
once-adamant goals.
If you’re one of those who typically
lets your resolutions fade, don’t be
ashamed. I’m right there with you.
Last year, I wrote a list of 10 things I
wanted to do during 2018. I utterly
failed. Not this year. This is my year.
This is our year. We can do this —
together!
Realistic Resolutions
As the saying goes: How do you
eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
I’m not saying to fulfill your goal
of trying new foods with a taste of
Dumbo. What that means is, when
faced with a seemingly impossible
or overwhelming task, the best way
to tackle it is by taking small steps.
New Year’s resolutions are no different.
The first step to setting and accomplishing
your goals for 2019 is
to set realistic resolutions.
Be honest with yourself, and give
yourself permission to adjust your
goals if your January enthusiam went
a little overboard. Instead of saying
you want to lose 30 pounds, aim for
10. If you start a new regimen too
eagerly, you’ll burn out just as quickly
as you began. Don’t try to change
your entire life overnight. Instead of
cutting out all junk food, choose one
meal each day to be your healthy
meal. Take the pressure off of yourself
to become an entirely different
person just because it’s the start of a
new year.
If you want to travel to exotic places,
try taking a solo day trip to a city
you’ve never been before. Florida has
some great one-day getaway destinations.
(See the June 21, 2018, digital issue
at www.southwestorlandobulletin/
digital-editions for ideas.) If you want
to make new friends, try joining an
app. Bumble isn’t just for dating.
It also has a feature to find friends.
Also, Meetup.com brings people together
who are interested in similar
activities.
Reward Good Behavior
Did you go to the gym today?
Did you order a side salad instead
of fries? Maybe you went to dinner
by yourself or bought a book or
signed up for a new class. Whatever
steps you took to follow through on
your resolution, reward yourself!
You deserve it. Change is hard.
If keeping resolutions was easy,
most of us wouldn’t give up in under
two months. So, no matter how
small your progress was, give yourself
points for sticking to your goal
and take a moment to congratulate
yourself.
We are often our own worst critics,
and how sad is that? Make sure the
voice in your head is a positive one.
Be your own cheerleader and make
sure you are rewarded for good behavior.
Just don’t allow your reward
to derail you from your resolution. If
you’re trying to eat healthier, maybe
don’t buy an entire chocolate cake
as a reward. One slice, however,
might be just the motivation you need
to keep going.
Allow Setbacks but Don’t Give Up!
Since we are all human and not
perfect, expect that you aren’t always
going to be on track for your
resolution. It’s OK to have setbacks.
It’s not OK to give up. If you find
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HOW
TO ...
Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Don’t Give Up When It Gets Hard
by Lauren Salinero
yourself slipping back into old habits
or avoiding taking those chances
you promised yourself you would,
don’t stress. Take a day off from
pushing yourself, so you don’t burn
out. Use that cheat day to its fullest,
but get right back on track the next
day.
When the new year’s motivation
starts to fade, remind yourself of your
goals. Look at where you started and
the progress you’ve already made,
no matter how great or small that
progress is. Keep moving forward to
reach the goals you set for yourself.
Don’t give up when it gets hard —
that’s the exact point between who
you were last year and who you
want to be this year.
I wish you the best of success
with your resolutions in 2019! Want
Were you realistic about your New Year’s
resolutions? Don’t get discouraged. There’s
still time.
to brag about completing a goal
you set for yourself? Let me know!
Email lauren@kearneypublishing.com
to share your success story and
maybe inspire your neighbors to
keep up with their goals, too. ª
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The Bridal Planner
Love is in the air, and the wedding
season is closer than you might
think. With the amount of work that
goes into planning the wedding of
your dreams, a little extra help goes
a long way. Whether you are newly
engaged or taking your time getting
to the alter, The Bridal Planner answers
bridal questions and provides
tips on getting through your wedding
without turning into a bridezilla.
Also included are local vendors
that can turn your special day from
ordinary to magical.
Wedding Planning 101
First comes the proposal then comes the
wedding planning. There are dozens of
decisions that need to be made before it’s
time to walk down the aisle, which can be
overwhelming for brides and grooms.
To help make it less stressful, these tips
from Macy’s can help couples through the
entire wedding-planning process, from
on-trend apparel and accessories for the
entire wedding party to all the essentials
to create a perfect registry.
• Dressing the ladies — When it
comes to bridesmaid dresses, the mixand-match
approach is trending in
popularity. Start by deciding on a color
palette, such as lilac, champagne and
petal pink. Then have each bridesmaid
choose her favorite style within that
range of hues. Bring it all together by
choosing a uniform look for makeup,
shoes and accessories.
There is no better time to thank the
bridesmaids and maid of honor than the
morning of the big day. A few thoughtful
gifts can go a long way, such as matching
robes, tumblers to stay hydrated throughout
the day, and cosmetic cases to stow
makeup essentials.
• Dressing the gents — Similar to bridesmaid
dresses, groomsmen attire can be
dependent on the venue and overall event
aesthetic. While a suit can fit the bill for a
country club wedding, a city affair may call
for the sleek finishes of a tux. Tuxedo accessories
like cuff links or bow ties make great
groomsmen gifts and are classic pieces
they can use time and time again.
• Creating the perfect registry — When
building a registry, it’s never too early to
start. People want to give gifts as soon as
they know a couple is engaged. Start by
taking inventory of what you already have,
what you need and what you want to upgrade.
It’s also recommended to update
the registry regularly, so there are enough
gifts to choose from, especially if there is an
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engagement party and bridal shower coming
up. To get started, some popular registry
items include stand mixers, craft beer glasses,
Dutch ovens, bath towels and vacuums.
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Wedding Gifts for
Grooms: A Tradition
Brides Shouldn’t Ignore
The answer is: Yes, it’s expected.
But it’s also a chance for all you brides
out there to truly show you know that not
everything is about you on your wedding
day. That there really is another person
involved (that would be the groom) who
deserves a bit of recognition, too.
We’re talking wedding presents — specifically,
yours to your husband-to-be.
Tradition does, indeed, hold that both you
and he exchange gifts. And while it’s true
that some guys are initially shocked to learn
your engagement ring doesn’t also count as
a “present,” that’s no excuse for you to waver.
“Giving him something that’s just for him
will make him feel really special,” advises
BrideBox.com.
Here’s what you need to know now that
it’s prime time for weddings:
• When to exchange them. Etiquette
dictates that the hand-off occurs at one of
three times: the night before the wedding,
the morning of the ceremony, or right before
leaving on your honeymoon. Think
it’s bad luck to see the groom before the
nuptials? “Many couples choose to courier
gifts via bridesmaids or groomsmen just
before the ceremony,” says Brides.com.
• There’s a thin line between “romantic”
and “mushy.” Some of you may be
tempted to compile a “love notes” journal
of every bit of correspondence you’ve
ever sent your groom. Even assuming he’s
the type who wouldn’t consider that a bit
“over the top,” there’s always the chance
he might be left wondering, “OK, where’s
my real present?” — especially if his gift to
you is a serious piece of jewelry.
• The consensus choice. There’s a
reason a watch invariably makes everyone’s
short list: It’s the perfect statement
of who he is or aspires to be. (It’s
also a lot more impressive than a flask,
which for some reason also gets a
few votes). MarthaStewartWeddings.com
favors Baume & Mercier’s Clifton line
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— as elegant as the original 1950s model
that inspired it — for the way it “easily
transitions from big day to every day.” Like
the Swiss watchmaker’s timelessly charming
(and affordably luxurious) Classima
line, it comes with a choice of straps, dial
faces and a variety of what’s known as
“small complications” that go way beyond
just telling the hour. You can shop them
at the Baume & Mercier e-boutique or by
calling 1-800-MERCIER, where free engraving
and wrapping are available.
• Fun fact. One writer at AskMen.com
says he’s “heard of women giving their
husbands watches in the ceremony instead
of a wedding ring.” If so, the answer is:
No, just like your engagement ring, that
wouldn’t also qualify as a wedding present.
Hiring
Your Wedding
Photographer
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Some moments are simply too important
to trust to a camera phone.
Your wedding will be one of the most
memorable times of your life, and no one
can capture it better than a professional
photographer. So how do you find the right
one?
As you interview photographers, ask
them these questions to help you determine
if he or she is the right photographer for you.
• Do you have a portfolio I can review?
Reviewing sample work allows you to see
the photographer’s style. Is it more formal or
candid? Look for images you can see yourself
in. Think of three words that describe you
and share those with your photographer.
• Will you create a detailed shot list?
This list will ensure no important photo is
missed during your wedding. You should
be able to create that list together. Take an
honest look at what images really matter
and fill your photographer in on situations
he or she might need to be aware of in
order to prevent awkward moments.
• Do you belong to any professional
associations, like the Professional
Photographers of America? You want to
work with the best, and PPA photographers
do more than just snap pictures.
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Ocoee Lakeshore Center
Weddings, Receptions and Banquets
The Ocoee Lakeshore Center, West Orange
County’s premier event destination, is
expanding to provide a 400-seat main facility
and a separate 125-seat space. The scheduled
completion date is April 2019.
The Lakeshore Center is part of Ocoee’s $44
million dollar historic downtown revitalization.
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bring your vision to life. Watch the video
at PPA.com/seethedifference/wedding to
see why you should always use a professional
photographer in these true horror
stories from real brides!
• Do you have backup equipment?
You’ve prepared contingency plans for
every other aspect of your wedding; your
photographer should, as well. A true professional
will always bring one or two
backup cameras, lenses, flashes, lighting
equipment, extra memory cards and
batteries.
• Do you have liability insurance?
Accidents happen, and if one of your
guests trips over your photographer’s light
stand, it’s good to know you both are protected.
Your reception venue may even
ask the photographer to submit a certificate
of liability ahead of time.
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• What happens to my images after
the wedding? Will your images be
backed up to a hard drive or the cloud
once processed? How long will your photographer
keep the images afterward? If
you have any concerns about losing your
photos, knowing what the photographer
plans to do with your images after your
wedding is important.
• When will I get my photos? Printed
photos usually take several weeks, but
your photographer may be able to
get you some images for social media
quickly. Just ask.
You won’t be able to see everything
that happens at your wedding.
The right photographer will
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“Poof ” It’s All Gone
Lost Legacy
by: Kristen M. Jackson / Attorney
Like magic, first you see it,
think it’s real and “Poof ” It’s All
Gone. Law firms are often asked
the following question. If my mother or father remarries and dies before
their new spouse, what happens to any assets they acquired and owned
before they remarried? The answer lies in whether or not they commingled
their assets.
We spend our entire lives ignoring or not accepting the inevitable, that we
all die. The only thing that survives us is the legacy we leave behind consisting
of property, assets, photos, videos, writings, memorabilia, memories and more.
When a person remarries and then dies, often everything they worked for their
entire life may be lost to the surviving spouse simply because they failed to
prepare sufficient estate or legacy planning before their death.
Law firms see this scenario played out time, and time again. Regardless of
who may be hurt and because you failed to prepare any legacy planning before
your death, attorneys and courts must comply with probate law. Consider the
following example.
Sara owned a home, a car, bank accounts and investments. From her first
marriage to Ted, Sara had 4 children. After 21 years of marriage, Ted died in
an automobile accident. Two years later Sara married Bill. Bill had 3 children
from a previous marriage. Bill brought no tangible assets to the marriage but
he did bring a substantial income. During their marriage, Sara and Bill decided
to commingle their assets and earnings as couples typically do. Three years later
Sara suddenly fell ill and died.
Because Sara and Bill had commingled their assets as joint property,
which included all of the assets Sara had acquired before her marriage to
Bill, as the surviving spouse, Bill now owned everything. In Florida, all
assets jointly owned by a married couple pass to the surviving spouse.
Two years following Sara’s death, Bill died suddenly. Furthermore, Bill
had never established a close relationship with Sara’s 4 adult children from
her previous marriage.
You can predict the rest of this story. Because Bill and Sara failed
to prepare any estate planning whatsoever, Bill’s children from his first
marriage were required to file a probate for his estate. Sara’s children were
not included in Bill’s estate settlement nor had any entitlement to it. The
unfortunate result of Sara’s poor planning was that the entire family estate
legacy from her first marriage was lost.
Don’t face the same fate as Sara and her children. Obtain the advice
from an estate planning attorney and DO YOUR LEGACY PLANNING
NOW. Don’t leave your children with the same fate as Sara’s, that once you
are gone your children or other beneficiaries
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past because “Poof ” It’s All Gone.
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Meet Amelia Hunter. Amelia is a master
of multitasking, people person, communicator
and dog lover. She is always on the
go. Amelia is originally from New York. She
moved here with her family in 1996.
“After we moved to Orlando, it took me
three years to get used to it,” she said.
She married a native Floridian who keeps
asking why she’s always in a rush.
Amelia Hunter is a Central Florida Re/
Max Properties S.W. agent who believes
her “New York personality” is what makes her
so successful. A Realtor for 14 years, she previously
was a bartender for corporate events
around Orlando.
“That’s when I realized I had a gift,” Amelia
said with certainty. “My gift was my ability to
listen to people’s needs, [and] help them calm
down and focus on what’s important.”
Amelia could have taken her gift and applied
it to many careers. However, she chose
real estate.
“I love the way people open up to me and
are able to communicate exactly what they
want,” she said.
A superb listener and keen observer, Amelia
can calm the emotions connected with buying
and selling homes and, at the same time, find
exactly what a client wants.
BUSINESS
Another reason Amelia chose to be a Realtor
is because she loves interior design, specifically
staging homes for showings. Flowers in a vase on
the counter and the smell of baked cookies in the
kitchen help to add feelings of connection and
comfort to a house that’s for sale, and Amelia
thinks of all the staging techniques.
Amelia does very little marketing of her services.
In fact, 95 percent of her clients are referrals.
She works with one client at a time and is always
available. Central Florida is her specialty with a
focus on Lake Nona and Windermere. Many
of Amelia’s clients are happy to learn she speaks
fluent Spanish.
“It helps when explaining things,” she said.
The skill also gives her an advantage through
the Re/Max International Global Network, which
services more than 90 countries.
Amelia sees her success as directly related to
her thirst for knowledge and lifelong learning, a
love for life and people, and a strong sense of
personal responsibility.
PROFILE
New York Soul in a Florida World
Realtor Amelia Hunter Gets to the Heart of Her Clients’ Needs
“It’s a blessing,” she said.
Respect and friendship of her fellow agents
are also important. Amelia nurtures those friendships
as much as she does her client relationships.
Competition does not come into play in
her office. The coworkers help and respect each
other, which adds to smoothness of operation.
Amelia’s professional titles include accredited
buyer representative (ABR), certified distressed
property expert (CDPE), graduate real estate institute
(GRI), and certified international property
specialist (CIPS). It should be noted that less than
7 percent of Realtors hold the CIPS designation.
Amelia also holds an active Florida Brokers Real
Estate License.
Amelia is continually enhancing her professional
skills and is involved in the Global Real
Estate Council of Orlando, Orlando Regional
Realtors Association, National Association of
Realtors, and Florida Association of Realtors. She
is also a member of the Luxury Home Institute,
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce,
Amelia Hunter
brings her go-get-em
attitute from New
York and applies it to
get things done for
her Central Florida
clients with Re/Max
Properties S.W.
Toastmasters International and Children’s Miracle
Network.
Because of her positive attitude, energy, empathy,
enthusiasm and attention to details, Amelia
has been awarded the Best Client Satisfaction
Award five years in row. She is most proud of
that.
When not working, Amelia enjoys the outdoors
with her husband of 10 years, Ralph; son,
Dylan; and their two cocker spaniels, Smitty
and Fletcher. Her community service time is
spent on various aspects of dog rescue.
“Everybody has a gift,” Amelia said. “If you
focus on it, you will shine.”
Let Amelia shine for you.
Amelia Hunter’s office is located at 6985 Wallace Road in
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n $35,000 donation for
Shepherd’s Hope
Shepherd’s Hope received a
$35,000 donation from the Alfred
I. duPont Charitable Trust to be used
to build support for the build-out
of the new West Orange Medical
Clinic and Administrative Center in
it vulnerable during rainfall,” said
Doreen Overstreet, senior public
information officer for Orange
County Government. “This year, we
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area in question is within a designated
Zone A FEMA floodplain with
no positive outfall.”
In Winter Garden, the city
awarded Atlantic Civil Constructors
Corp. of Orlando a contract to build
a Stoneybrook West Parkway/
Roberson Road/Windermere Road
roundabout. The city purchased additional
land to complete it.
According to a change.org petition,
plans originally called for
widening of the intersection. Many
residents preferred a roundabout.
n Florida Supreme Court rules
in favor of voters
In a landmark decision, the Florida
Supreme Court upheld the will of
Orange County voters to hold nonpartisan
elections for county constitutional
officers, including clerk
of the circuit court, comptroller,
property appraiser, sheriff, supervisor
of elections and tax collector.
On Aug. 19, 2014, the Orange
County Board of Commissioners
enacted an ordinance giving voters
an opportunity to decide if
they wanted to amend the Orange
County Charter to provide for term
limits and nonpartisan elections for
the six constitutional officers. Prior
to the election, three constitutional
officers challenged the validity of
the ordinance. The ballot question
appeared on the Nov. 4, 2014, ballot
and passed by 71 percent. After
the election, the trial court upheld
the portion of the charter amendment
providing term limits, but struck
down the portion providing for nonpartisan
elections. On appeal, the
Fifth District Court of Appeal upheld
the decision of the trial court.
In November 2016, the Orange
County Charter Review Commission
placed essentially the same question
on the ballot, and it passed
again, this time by 70.5 percent. An
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Trustees of the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, John Lord (far left) and Thomas Kuntz
(second from right), co-present a $35,000 donation to Marni Stahlman, CEO/president
of Shepherd’s Hope, and Chirag Kabrawala, chairman of Shepherd’s Hope’s board of
directors.
Winter Garden. The check was
presented during a brief ceremony
held at the clinic.
n Increased rainfall causes
flooding problems
by Debra Wood
As the Southwest community
grows, traffic and water-drainage issues
can present challenges for residents
and governments.
Residents on Gotha Road recently
experienced the flooding of
a private pond, with dead fish in
the pond and on its shores. Orange
County installed pumps to drain the
water, sending it to Lake Olivia, even
though the water was not coming
from a county road. This property
experienced a similar problem in
2004, according to Orange County.
“It’s landlocked, and it periodically
fills up over the years, so there’s not
a lot of outfall opportunity, making
had about 12 inches of rain per year
above normal. Basically, we need
to just wait for evaporation, which
is happening — but slower than
anticipated.”
Residents told WFTV-Channel 9
that the flooding first occurred when
the Florida Turnpike was expanded.
The Florida Turnpike denied
responsibility.
“This Turnpike project was designed
to meet all FDOT [Florida
Department of Transportation] and
SJRWMD [St. Johns River Water
Management District] criteria,”
wrote Chad Huff, public information
manager for Florida’s Turnpike
Enterprise, in an email. “This is documented
in SJRWMD Permit 4-095-
20358-12, issued Oct. 7, 2003. The
project included floodplain compensation
and a design that did
not increase roadway runoff to any
adjacent roads, homes or developments.
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organization created by the same
three officers that challenged the
2014 vote also challenged this charter
amendment. Orange County appealed
the ruling of the Fifth District
Court of Appeal (regarding the 2014
referendum) to the Florida Supreme
Court. The Florida Supreme Court
issued its ruling in favor of Orange
County voters and concluded that
Orange County has a constitutional
right to hold nonpartisan elections
for county constitutional officers.
n Mayor Demings attends
toy drive
Orange County’s Holiday Heroes
Toy Drive was a highly anticipated
event for its employees, volunteers
and the extended community in
Central Florida. Since its inception
in 2011, more than 39,000 toys
have been collected and distributed
to families across the county.
Neighborhood centers for families
(NCF) service providers helped identify
local families with the greatest
need and referred them to participate
in the annual toy-shopping events.
All NCFs in Orange County hosted
shopping events this year.
Orange County Mayor and
Southwest resident Jerry Demings
surprised three families during the holiday-shopping
event at the Ivey Lane
Neighborhood Center for Families.
Upon arrival, Mayor Demings spoke
with parents, escorted them through
the gingerbread house-themed shopping
experience, and helped them
select the perfect toys for their children.
Along with gifts, each family
received a box filled with food items
for holiday meals.
Other toy drive beneficiaries included
Orange County Public Schools’
Homeless Program, Wraparound
Orange, United Against Poverty
Orlando, Orlando United Assistance
Center, and Toys for Tots. This year,
Orange County employees and local
residents donated more than 4,200
gift items for children up to age 18.
n Tax collector’s offices to
undergo restructuring
As part of a yearlong office restructuring,
the Orange County Tax
Collector’s call center, mail processing
center and two motor vehicle offices
on West Colonial Drive in Orlando
and Winter Garden will relocate to
a larger, newly built facility at West
Oaks Mall in Ocoee. The move will
expand the tax collector’s presence in
growing west Orange County, increasing
the number of frontline employees
to serve the public by more than 60
percent and overall square footage by
more than 9,000 square feet.
Under Phase Two of the restructuring,
the Winter Garden branch will
close to the public Feb. 7 at 4 p.m.
The state’s FLOW bus will be on-site
following the office closure to provide
limited services to customers
Orange County
Mayor and
Southwest resident
Jerry Demings
helps parents
select gifts for their
children during the
annual Holiday
Heroes Toy Drive
shopping event.

who visit the closed location. The
final phase of the restructuring will
relocate the Lee Vista branch to a
larger facility in early 2020.
For more information, locations
or to schedule an appointment, visit
www.octaxcol.com.
n Harvest for Hunger donates
tons of food items
In a monthlong initiative that took
place this past November, Marriott
Vacations Worldwide held its annual
Harvest for Hunger food drive,
which encouraged associates, owners
and guests to share in the spirit of
the holiday season by donating nonperishable
food items to benefit local
food banks. Central Florida’s associates
donated nearly 4 tons of food
this year to Second Harvest Food
Bank of Central Florida, equivalent to
more than 6,570 meals for families in
need. This was a 60 percent increase
above last year’s donations.
Launched in 2015, Harvest for
Hunger has collected and donated
more than 155 tons of nonperishable
items for community food banks
around the world.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
West Orange Chamber of
Commerce installed its 2019 chairman
in front of more than 200 members
at the Member Celebration
Brunch, hosted by Valencia College.
Joe Alarie, the 2018 WOCC
chairman, passed the gavel to Tim
Haberkamp, officially signaling
the beginning of his term. Alarie
will remain on the executive committee
as immediate past president.
He also will serve on the board of
the West Orange Foundation,
the philanthropic arm of WOCC.
For more information, visit
wochamber.com.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not celebrated
its 100th anniversary Dec.
19. Ripley’s has more than 30 locations
in 10 countries and publishing,
licensing and broadcast divisions
that oversee projects, including the
syndicated Believe It or Not TV show,
bestselling books and the popular
syndicated cartoon strip that still runs
daily in multiple countries around the
world. For more information, visit
www.ripleys.com/orlando.
The Orange County Library
System is offering an opportunity
for those who wish to earn their high
school diplomas through the Career
Online High School program. In partnership
with the state of Florida, the
library is offering a limited number
of scholarships to qualified adults,
age 19 and older, who are looking
to advance their careers, prepare for
workforce entry, and continue their
education. The deadline to apply is
April 1, 2019. For more information,
visit www.ocls.info/cohs.
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Chamber of
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(left) steps aside for
Tim Haberkamp
to begin his term as
the 2019 WOCC
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n Windermere
Windermere resident and Windermere
Med Spa owner Roxanne
Kasper co-hosted a benefit for
teenagers in the foster care system.
She and local teens raised
$2,000 at the Teen Benefit Unlimited
Pancake & Bacon Drive held at
Windermere Town Hall. Proceeds
went toward gift cards for teenagers
in foster care. Youth co-hosting
the event were Carlos Colburn,
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Roxanne
Kasper (front,
far right) owner
of Windermere
Med Spa,
co-hosts the Teen
Benefit Unlimited
Pancake & Bacon
Drive, along with
several community
teenagers, to
benefit teens in
foster care.
compiled by Lauren Salinero
Jack Dinnie, Lauren Dubois,
Mark Flynn, Austin Hayes,
Isabel Imbastari, Karli Kasper,
Vallerie Kolczynski, Avery
McIntyre, Erin Morrissey,
Teresa Myers, Aaron Ninsey,
Nick Setsma, Ana Witherell
and Emme Young.
David Kim of Windermere, a
sophomore at Randolph-Macon
Academy and son of Seok Ho
and Tae Eun Kim, was a member
of R-MA’s Virginia 091st Air Force
Junior ROTC band that marched in
the 93rd Alsatia Mummer’s Parade
in Hagerstown, Maryland. Nearly
90 R-MA cadets participated as part
of the band and parade unit. They
earned two first-place awards for the
junior-senior high school band and
color guard.
n Winter Garden
Brandon
Roberts of
Winter Garden
opens his own
financial planning
practice under
Raymond James &
Associates.
Winter Garden resident Brandon
Roberts spent five years at Morgan
Stanley as a lead portfolio manager
for $1.2 billion. Then, he started up
his own financial planning practice
under Raymond James & Associates
and was nominated for the Orlando
Business Journal’s 40 Under 40,
which recognizes Central Florida’s
outstanding young professionals.
Brandon and his wife, Kelly,
also co-chair the Orlando Ballet
Ambassadors, a young professional
organization with an appreciation
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for the Orlando Ballet. Their goal is
for everyone in the group to become
successful, cultivating a future foundation
for Orlando Ballet.
n Et Al
Junior Girl Scout Troop 4015
members expressed their holiday
spirit this past season by collecting
stuffed animals and candy canes
for local nonprofit Nathaniel’s
Hope. The girls also volunteered
their time to put tags and ribbons
on many of the toy donations received
by the organization. The
gifts were delivered to children
in area hospitals by Nathaniel’s
Hope volunteers on Christmas
Day.
Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 4015 donate stuffed animals and candy canes to
Nathaniel’s Hope for children who were in the hospital Christmas Day.
Congratulations to the following
Southwest-area residents for their recent
academic achievements:
• Graceland University graduates
included Ocoee resident Tiana
Arroyo-Torres and Winter
Garden resident Angerene
Mitchell-Matthews, both with a
Master of Science in nursing.
• John Corkum of Dr. Phillips
earned a Bachelor of Arts in computer
science at Benedictine College
in Kansas.
• Windermere resident George
Glance graduated from Drake
University in Iowa with a Bachelor of
Arts in law, politics and society.
• MetroWest resident Monique
Jachens graduated from West Kentucky
Community & Technical College with
a certificate in the Computer Aided
Drafting and Design Program.
• Shawn Janetzke of Winter
Garden graduated from Western New
England University in Massachusetts
with a Master of Science in applied
behavior analysis.
• Allison Morin of Winter
Garden earned a Bachelor of Arts
in interdisciplinary studies at Coastal
Carolina University.
• Shannon Morin of Winter
Garden graduated from Fairleigh
Dickinson University’s Metropolitan
Campus — located in Teaneck, New
Jersey — with a Bachelor of Science
in hotel, restaurant and tourism
management.
• Janay Johns Turner of
Celebration received a Doctor
of Education from the Office of
Graduate Studies at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
Southwest resident George F.
Indest III, president and managing
partner of The Health Law Firm,
was quoted extensively in an article
published in the Florida Record. The
article reported on Walgreens and
CVS being added to parties in an
opioid lawsuit for their role in allegedly
adding to the crisis. George told
the Florida Record, “My opinion is if
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they have to go after anyone, they
must go after the manufacturers.” He
went on to voice his concerns that
these latest actions may affect “the
little guys,” both doctors and smaller
pharmacies, as well as patients who
are unable to obtain necessary pain
medications.
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Steve Clapp
(left), past president of
Rotary Club of Dr.
Phillips, presents a
check for the YMCA’s
Safety Swim Program
to Derek Martin,
director of the Dr. P.
Phillips YMCA.
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Rotary Club of Lake Buena
Vista members gathered at
Panera Bread on Apopka-
Vineland Road for the last meeting
of 2018. Attendees enjoyed
bagels and spirited conversation.
The Rotary meets Thursdays from
7-8:30 a.m.
Skal International Orlando —
the only international organization
bringing together sectors of
the travel and tourism industry
while networking; conducting
business and helping communities
locally, nationally and internationally
— officially installed its
slate of officers for 2019. Among
them are Celebration
resident Ross Burke
as vice president and
Windermere residents
Andy Schiavone as
secretary, John Stine
as Skal USA representative,
Steve Vinciguerra
as treasurer, and Keith
Wolling as president.
Members of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista gather at Panera Bread for the final meeting of 2018.
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All of the West Orange
Bobcats teams competed in the recent
Amateur Athletic Union National
Football Tournament. Both the 10-U
and 12-U teams won the national
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championship. West Orange Bobcats
is one of Central Florida’s premium
youth football and cheer clubs.
The 10th annual Golf for H.O.P.E.
Tournament will take place Feb. 18
at Keene’s Pointe Golden Bear
Club in Windermere. In addition
to silent and live auctions, the event
includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart,
lunch, dinner and an awards program.
Tournament proceeds will be used
to expand free clinician-led pro-recovery
support groups for local underinsured
and uninsured individuals who
are struggling with eating disorders.
For more information, visit www.
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(Front row, l. to r.) Devon DiCastro, Trever Jackson, (second row, l. to r.) coach Joe Bridgewater, Darrian Rangel, Boston
Siemer, Cameron David, Grant Allen, Breyton Potts, Nathan Lopez, Joseph Koziol, Jordyn Bridgewater, Ivan Taylor, head
coach Ike Taylor, (third row, l. to r.) Hunter Rearden, Micah McFarlane, Joseph Hewitt, Joshua Walker, Bryce Czachorowski,
Naeem Woulard, Enrico Penha, Sims McClusky, (back, l. to r.) Ayden Gomez, Erran McCray, Luke Wills, Manuel Nunez,
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of the West Orange Bobcats 12-U team win the national championship at the Amateur Athletic Union National Football Tournament.
Four Seasons Golf and Sports
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Diamond Resorts Tournament of
Champions, Presented by Insurance
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Office of America. The event was
played on the Tranquilo Golf Course
and nationally televised.
The tournament officially kicked off
the 2019 LPGA Tour season by bringing
together the world’s top women
golfers to play alongside world-class
celebrities. Proceeds from its live
and silent auctions directly benefited
nominated charities. In four years,
the tournaments have helped to raise
more than $3.1 million for charity.
Bay Hill Women’s
Golf Association’s ninehole
group holds its annual
holiday scramble and
luncheon.
Bay Hill Women’s Golf
Association’s nine-hole and 18-
hole clubs held their holiday events.
The nine-hole group also played its
annual holiday scramble. At its luncheon,
the women raised more than
$3,000 for Aspire Health Partners
Women’s Residential Program. During
the event, the program’s director,
Sherie Wildermuth, spoke about
what they do for women who are recovering
from addictions. Many of the
Bay Hill Women’s
Golf Association’s 18-hole
group donates toys to
Arnold Palmer Hospital
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nine-hole ladies donate their time and
money year-round to work directly
with these women by presenting painting,
sewing and nutritional classes.
The 18-hole group gathered for its
luncheon and donated almost 100
toys to Arnold Palmer Hospital
for Children for those who were
hospitalized during Christmas. Sheri
Mosely, manager of children’s and
women’s services at Arnold Palmer
Hospital, spoke to the women about
how thrilled the patients were to receive
a visit from Santa.
The Dr. Phillips High School
women’s basketball team won the
Gold Division championship of the
Florida Prospects Tournament. Senior
Zoe Alexander earned the tournament’s
MVP during the Panthers’ undefeated
run through the three-day
competition. Senior Turly Le also
earned all-tournament team honors,
and freshman Franaja William
made an impressive showing with 7
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points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals in
the fourth quarter.
Officials of Orlando City SC,
in conjunction with Major League
Soccer, announced the schedule
for the 2019 MLS regular season,
presented by Orlando Health.
The Lions will open its campaign at
home for the fifth consecutive season
March 2. Orlando City Stadium will
also serve as host to the 2019 MLS
All-Sar Game presented by Target
on July 31.
For the full schedule, visit
www.orlandocitysc.com/schedule.
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Jan. 26 — Faine House 5K
Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts the Faine House
5K, a run/walk, plus a 1-mile stroll. Participants receive
medals and T-shirts while supplies last, and prizes are
awarded to the top male and female runners in each age
group. A post-event party — that includes two drink tickets
— takes place at Lake Eola Park’s International Plaza.
Time: 8 a.m. Cost: $35; $40 on race day, with proceeds
benefiting The Faine House, a facility for young adults exiting
foster care and those on the verge of homelessness. For
more information, visit www.fainehouse5k.org.
Feb. 2 — Celebrity Tea & Silent Auction
Country Club of Orlando, 1601 County Club Drive,
Orlando, hosts Eti-Keys Training Group’s Lavender and
Lace Celebrity Tea and Signature Silent Auction, including
former Florida Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings, the Orlando Ballet,
harpist Verlon Eason, food and annual community awards.
Time: noon for auction preview; 1 p.m. for tea. Cost: $125
for VIP tickets; $100, adults; and $50, children, with proceeds
benefiting Eti-Keys, which provides free programs
that empower youth to reach their full potential through
social and life skills training. VIP and co-sponsor tables
are available. For more information, visit www.etikeys.org.
Feb. 7 — Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
The seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an event
that raises awareness of domestic abuse, kicks off at
downtown Orlando’s Orange County Courthouse. Time:
5-6 p.m. The walk begins at 6 p.m. Cost: $25 per
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Feb. 21 — A Runway For Giving
Fashion Show
Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando hosts A
Runway for Giving Fashion Show, presented by Eric and Diane
Holm, owners of Golden Corral, and including a silent auction,
fashion show and luncheon. Time: 10 a.m. Cost: $250,
with proceeds benefiting Morning Star Catholic School for
children with intellectual disabilities. For more information, call
Jessica Hubbard, 407-293-7561, ext. 223; email hubbardj@
morningstarorlando.org; or visit morningstarorlando.org.
March 30 — Princess Ball
Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando,
hosts A. Jones Family Foundation’s seventh annual Princess
Ball, an evening that highlights the positive relationship
between fathers and daughters while giving back to local
charities. This year’s theme is “Wonder Woman,” so attendees
will meet female firefighters and police women, as
well as experience entertainment like martial arts demonstrations.
Dads and daughters meet many princesses from
favorite fairy tale classics, as well. Other festivities include
food, music, dancing, ballet performances, appearances
by Orlando Magic cheerleaders and local pageant winners,
royal carriage rides, face painting, caricature drawings,
photo booths and more. Time: Cost: $100 through
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Jan. 31; $125 from Feb. 1-March 25 or sold out, with
proceeds benefiting Crossroads Corral and Advent Health’s
Patient Assistance Fund. All tickets must be purchased online
and include one welcome swag bag for each princess.
For more information, visit www.princessballorlando.org.
n Classes/Programs
Feb. 7, March 14, April 18 & May 16
— Cataract Lunch & Learn Events
Orlando Eye Institute at The Grove, 4750 The Grove Drive,
Suite 230, Windermere, hosts Cataract Lunch & Learn
events. Seating is limited to 20 people, so reservations
are required. Time: noon-1 p.m. For more information, visit
orlandoeyeinstitute.eventbrite.com.
Feb. 9 — Family History Fair
The West Oaks Library & Genealogy Center, 1821 E. Silver
Star Road, Ocoee, hosts the Family History Fair, a free event
that helps attendees get started on researching their family
history. Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information or to
register, call 407-835-7323 or visit ocls.info.
Feb. 12-March 5 — Inside The Courts
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida sponsors Inside
the Courts, a free four-night program that shows attendees
how the judicial system really operates, in the Jury Assembly
Room of the Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange
Ave., Orlando. The program is open to all residents, however,
seats are limited, so save a spot by registering. Time:
Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 5 from 6:30-8:30
p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 407-836-0517
or visit www.ninthcircuit.org.
n Events/Performances
Through Feb. 10 — Hand To God
Performances
The Harriett Theatre at Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church
St. (Second Floor), Orlando, hosts performances of Hand to
God. The play is not suitable for children. Recommended age
17-older. Time: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30
p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; and additional performances
Jan. 26 at 2:30 p.m. and Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30-$42. For more information or to purchase tickets,
call 407-297-8788, ext. 1; or visit madcowtheatre.com.
Jan. 27 — Heritage Day
Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central
Blvd., Orlando, hosts its first Heritage Day, to commemorate
when Orange County stopped being Mosquito County.
Festivities include free admission and family activities like
a scavenger hunt, a trivia prize wheel, and more. Time:
noon-5 p.m. For more information, call 407-836-8500 or
visit thehistorycenter.org.
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Jan. 31 — Meet The Author
The Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter
Garden, hosts a Meet the Author event, featuring Kekla
Magoon, author of the Robyn Hoodlum adventure series
and winner of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award
for grades 6-8. Time: 6:30 p.m. For more information or to
register, call 407-835-7323 or visit ocls.info.
Feb. 9 — Bob Marley’s Birthday Jam
Bob Marley — A Tribute to Freedom at Universal Orlando’s
CityWalk hosts Bob Marley’s Birthday Jam, to celebrate the
birthday of the cultural icon and music legend. Festivities
include a live reggae band, disc jockey, steel drummers,
authentic Jamaican food, specialty drinks, birthday cake
and more. Time: from 3-7 p.m. for all ages; after 7 p.m. for
guests 21-older. Cost: free until 7 p.m.; $12 after 7 p.m. To
purchase tickets, call 407-224-2691. For more information,
visit universalorlando.com.
Feb. 9 & 23— Musical Performances
As part of its annual concert series, Celebration Foundation
presents the following musical performances: Feb. 9, the
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra; and Feb. 23, the Vienna
Boys Choir. Time: 7:30 p.m. For more information or to
purchase tickets, visit www.celebrationfoundation.org.
Feb. 16 — Indie-Folkfest
The Mennello Museum Sculpture Garden, adjacent
to The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900
E. Princeton St., Orlando, hosts the fifth annual
Indie-Folkfest, a free, all-ages event for people
and their pets. The fest features local, regional
and national art; cuisine; raffles and live music
by some of Central Florida’s most notable musicians.
Time: noon-5 p.m. For more information, visit
www.mennellomuseum.org/events.
n Networking/Clubs
Jan. 28 — CSI Greater Orlando Gathering
Topgolf, 9295 Universal Blvd., Orlando, hosts a CSI
Greater Orlando event, including networking and learning,
a buffet dinner and more. Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $35 for
members, $40 for nonmembers. For more information, visit
csigreaterorlando.starchapter.com.
Jan. 29 — Southwest Book Club Meeting
The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive,
Orlando, hosts a meeting of the Southwest Book Club.
This month’s selection is Manhattan Beach by Jennifer
Egan. Anyone 18-older is welcome, and registration is not
required. Time: 7 p.m. For more information, call 407-835-
7323 or email southwest@ocls.info.
Jan. 31 & Feb. 28 — Winter Garden
Book Club Meetings
The S.C. Battaglia Memorial Winter Garden Library, 805
E. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts a meeting of the Winter
Garden Book Club for a lively book discussion about The
Secret History by Donna Tartt. February’s book selection
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Time: 6-7 p.m. For more information or to register, visit
attend.ocls.info/event.
Feb. 7 — Retired Educators Meeting &
Luncheon
The Orange County Retired Educators Association
meets at the College Park United Methodist Church,
644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, for its annual potluck
luncheon. Anyone who has worked in education is invited
to join and bring a side dish to share. Time: 10:30
a.m. For more information, call 407-366-8962 or visit
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Luncheon
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are required. Time: noon. Cost: $28. To RSVP, call Dotty
Ansel, 407-258-8155, between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more
information about WOW, call Mary Borgan, 407-929-
3030; or visit westorangewomen.com.
n Support Groups
Feb. 12 — 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.
Feb. 12 & 26 — 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 group meetings 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
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n Volunteer
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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,
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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.
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