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Color Your Hair at Home<br />

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Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital<br />

TOURISM UPDATE ........................................................................... 12<br />

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HOWTO ...<br />

Color Your Hair at Home<br />

Navigate the World of Hair Dyes and Color Touch-Ups with Confidence<br />

by Lauren Salinero<br />

You’ve decided it’s time for a<br />

change. We’ve all been there.<br />

Coloring your hair is a great way to<br />

mix up your look without buying a<br />

whole new wardrobe, but it can also<br />

be intimidating to do at home. With<br />

a few helpful tips, you can dye your<br />

hair with confidence.<br />

Choosing a color is the first step<br />

to dyeing your hair at home, and it’s<br />

imperative to do your research. Think<br />

about what you’re trying to accomplish.<br />

Are you covering grays? Are<br />

you trying to make a statement? Do<br />

you want a color that looks natural?<br />

Also, be aware of how different colors<br />

will look against your skin tone. How<br />

often do you want to dye your hair?<br />

Some colors, like red, fade faster than<br />

others and will need to be touched up<br />

more often to keep your look. For your<br />

first time, go a shade or two lighter<br />

than you think you need — it’s much<br />

easier to darken dyed hair than it is to<br />

lighten it. For multidimensional colors<br />

or drastic changes, consult a coloring<br />

specialist before you proceed on your<br />

own. Major changes are best left to<br />

the professionals.<br />

Be Prepared<br />

You’ve picked out your color and<br />

shopped for all your supplies. You’re<br />

ready to dye, right? Not quite. There<br />

is no such thing as too much prep<br />

work. The first thing you want to do,<br />

especially if this is your first time, is<br />

do a strand test to make sure the color<br />

comes out as expected and your<br />

hair doesn’t get damaged. Your No.<br />

1 priority should always be to maintain<br />

healthy hair. If anything you apply<br />

to your hair causes damage or<br />

skin irritation, stop immediately.<br />

Once your strand test is complete<br />

and you’re confident with moving<br />

forward, it’s time to prep your work<br />

station. Dyeing your hair takes a few<br />

tools and a lot of cleanup — almost<br />

like cooking a complicated meal. You<br />

need your recipe, ingredients and<br />

cookware organized and easily accessible.<br />

Lay out everything you’ll be<br />

using in the order that you’ll need it.<br />

Clean out your bathroom (or whichever<br />

room you’re using) or use towels<br />

to cover anything you don’t want to get<br />

dye on. Wear a button-down shirt that<br />

you don’t have to pull over your head<br />

to take off and that you don’t mind ruining.<br />

You will get dye on it. There is no<br />

avoiding the inevitability. Dye will get<br />

places you never even realized. Keep<br />

a stack of cleaning wipes handy, so<br />

you can wipe up dye as you go, including<br />

any that gets on your skin. A<br />

good trick is to smear Vaseline on your<br />

forehead, along your hairline and over<br />

your ears before you get started. This<br />

will protect that skin from staining.<br />

If you are working in a bathroom,<br />

make sure you have a fan or some<br />

way to ventilate the room. Open a<br />

window if possible. Fumes from the<br />

dye can be very overwhelming. If you<br />

have any respiratory issues, it might<br />

be best for you to go to a salon. Go<br />

ahead and also change out your<br />

shower curtain with a liner that can<br />

get dye on it. When you wash out the<br />

dye, it will get everywhere. Have a<br />

comb, gloves, handheld mirror and<br />

hair clips ready to use, as well.<br />

Do the Dye<br />

Start with dirty — meaning not recently<br />

washed — dry hair. Mix your<br />

dye with your developer. If you are<br />

using a box dye, there may be other<br />

ingredients to add to your bottle —<br />

mix as directed. Separate your hair<br />

into sections and make sure there are<br />

no tangles. Start applying the dye to<br />

your roots and work your way down<br />

the strands to the ends. Make sure<br />

you work the dye into the entire chunk<br />

of hair, so every strand gets colored.<br />

Once you have permeated your hair<br />

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Robert had a heart attack and was hospitalized. None of Robert’s employees<br />

knew enough about the business to run it during his absence. Robert was too ill<br />

to direct his employees from his hospital bed, so the business virtually stopped<br />

until Robert could recover.<br />

Robert returned to work but unfortunately, 6 months later he had a second<br />

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n Windermere Arts presents<br />

its annual fine art show<br />

Windermere Arts will present<br />

its fourth annual Windermere<br />

Fine Art Show in downtown<br />

Windermere on March 2 and<br />

March 3 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The<br />

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elite event showcases more than<br />

100 fine artists surrounded by music,<br />

food and performing arts in a<br />

The fourth<br />

annual<br />

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Fine Art Show<br />

takes place<br />

March 2 and<br />

March 3.<br />

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festive atmosphere around Town<br />

Square and Main Street sidewalks. It<br />

promises to be the biggest and best<br />

fine art show yet.<br />

This year, the show will donate<br />

to The Russell Home for Atypical<br />

Children, a nonprofit organization<br />

that provides free care for mentally<br />

disabled adults and children. On<br />

March 3, a horse-drawn carriage<br />

will be used to raise awareness for<br />

the charity. Show organizers invite<br />

the public to join them in supporting<br />

the arts in the community, as<br />

well as all of the artists who will<br />

travel to Windermere from around<br />

the country.<br />

n Ocoee historic downtown<br />

undergoing revitalization<br />

As part of Ocoee’s historic<br />

downtown revitalization, Oakland<br />

Avenue, between Bluford Avenue<br />

and Lakewood Avenue, is closed<br />

for reconstruction through April 8,<br />

2019. Traffic on Bluford Avenue is<br />

not affected. Traffic on northbound<br />

Lakewood Avenue approaching<br />

Oakland Avenue is directed<br />

to turn right toward Lakeshore<br />

Drive. The sidewalk on the south<br />

side of Oakland Avenue through<br />

the closed section of the block<br />

remains open for pedestrian access<br />

to Ocoee elementary and<br />

middle schools.<br />

When the construction work is<br />

completed, Oakland Avenue will<br />

be transformed into a cul de sac<br />

that will be permanently closed to<br />

through traffic, making it a safer<br />

and more liveable public space. It<br />

will have angled parking on both<br />

sides with an attractive brick paver<br />

surface. The new Oakland Avenue<br />

will have access only from Bluford<br />

Avenue and will no longer connect<br />

to Lakewood Avenue. Oakland<br />

Avenue will end at the entrance<br />

of the Ocoee Lakeshore Center<br />

parking lot. The Ocoee Lakeshore<br />

Center, west Orange County’s


premier event destination, is currently<br />

under construction to provide<br />

a 400-seat main facility and a<br />

separate 125-seat space. The project<br />

is scheduled to be completed<br />

this April.<br />

n Winners recognized at the<br />

2019 Big Orange Awards<br />

The 2019 Big Orange Awards<br />

event was held at Disney’s<br />

Contemporary Resort earlier this<br />

month. Attendees enjoyed an array<br />

of interactive entertainment, a silent<br />

auction and an awards presentation<br />

for west Orange’s most influential<br />

and inspirational leaders and<br />

organizations.<br />

This year’s Big Orange Awards<br />

recipients were Mike Bollhoefer,<br />

Chairman’s Award; Dennis Foltz,<br />

Sam Hovsepian Award; Chris<br />

Garcia, Ambassador of the Year;<br />

Geegee Burmeister, Mary<br />

VanDeventer “The Spirit of West<br />

Orange” Award; Heichel Plumbing,<br />

George Bailey Award; Teresa<br />

Jacobs, Bert Roper Award; Lynn<br />

Walker Wright, Danniel J. Petro<br />

“The Bright Future of West Orange”<br />

Award; Boyd Development Corp.,<br />

Small Business Member of the Year;<br />

and Duke Energy, Big Business<br />

Member of the Year.<br />

n A thank-you to the local<br />

tennis community<br />

The holiday spirit was alive<br />

at Hyatt Regency Grand<br />

Cypress this past holiday season<br />

as tennis players from the local<br />

community came together to<br />

support Grand Cypress Tennis &<br />

Racquet Club’s first Holiday Toy<br />

Drive, which collected more than<br />

100 toys for local foster children.<br />

Resort staff members were truly<br />

touch by the incredible support<br />

and generosity of the local tennis<br />

community and offers a huge<br />

thank-you to all who helped to<br />

brighten up the holidays for local<br />

foster care kids.<br />

Congratulations to the following<br />

winners from each division: Youssef<br />

Gara and Erik Urban, men’s<br />

8.0+; Miguel Chavin and Luis<br />

Reyes, men’s


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The Jack<br />

and Lee<br />

Rosen Jewish<br />

Community<br />

Center<br />

welcomes<br />

its new chief<br />

executive<br />

officer, Reuben<br />

Romirowsky.<br />

York and New Jersey, was named<br />

chief executive officer of The<br />

Jack and Lee Rosen Jewish<br />

Community Center. He joins<br />

the Rosen JCC from New York’s<br />

Metropolitan Council on Jewish<br />

Poverty, where his efforts included<br />

elevating annual giving to $5 million,<br />

developing new branding and<br />

messaging, and the launch of a<br />

new website.<br />

“We’re delighted to welcome<br />

Dr. Romirowsky to Orlando,” said<br />

Brett Spector, president of Rosen<br />

JCC. “With decades of service<br />

to Jewish communities and great<br />

success developing strong financial<br />

support, his leadership and wisdom<br />

ensure a bright future for our<br />

organization.”<br />

The Jack and Lee Rosen Southwest<br />

JCC is located at 11184 S. Apopka-<br />

Vineland Road in Orlando. For more<br />

information, call 407-387-5330 or<br />

visit rosenjcc.org.<br />

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Lifelong Windermere resident<br />

Anna Wytiaz is opening the<br />

first Bruster’s Real Ice Cream<br />

in Windermere. This new business,<br />

which will be located in Suite 100<br />

at 5855 Winter Garden Vineland<br />

Road, is the franchise’s fifth in<br />

Central Florida. Community residents<br />

will soon have a chance to<br />

enjoy ice cream made the old-fashioned<br />

way, with slow kettle processing<br />

designed specifically to create<br />

the Bruster’s flavor. Its homestyle<br />

mix is delivered fresh from a dairy<br />

to each store, where small artisan<br />

batches are made daily by certified<br />

ice cream makers. The new location<br />

will open next month.<br />

Ronald Ziolkowski, aka Ron<br />

the Realtor, joined the team at<br />

Re/Max Prime Properties<br />

of Winter Garden. Ron was<br />

named the No. 1 Re/Max Realtor<br />

in the state of Florida for the past<br />

two years. He also was voted the<br />

2019 best real estate agent in<br />

Southwest Orlando by readers of<br />

the Southwest Orlando Bulletin.<br />

Ron sells more homes in Winter<br />

Garden than anyone else nationwide.<br />

For more information, visit<br />

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AdventHealth Apopka officials<br />

invited community members<br />

to celebrate the facility’s recent<br />

one-year anniversary with an afternoon<br />

of family fun. The event<br />

featured special entertainment,<br />

door prizes, educational health<br />

tips and free health screenings.<br />

Guests also were encouraged to<br />

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a local food pantry. The anniversary<br />

celebration took place<br />

at AdventHealth Apopka, located<br />

at 2100 Ocoee Apopka Road in<br />

Apopka, on Feb. 17.<br />

Orlando Repertory Theatre<br />

officials announced the summer<br />

2019 retirement of Southwest resident<br />

and executive director Gene<br />

Columbus, after more than a decadelong<br />

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Columbus joined the theater after<br />

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Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital<br />

Robotic Surgery Revolutionizes Patients’ Lives<br />

Innovative. Precise. Life-changing.<br />

All words to describe the various<br />

advantages that have come from<br />

the use of robotic surgery among<br />

patients within Orlando Health<br />

hospitals.<br />

Certified as a Center of Excellence<br />

in Robotic Surgery from the Surgical<br />

Review Corp., Orlando Health<br />

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital surgeons<br />

have found that robotic surgery<br />

has given patients the opportunity<br />

to have crucial surgeries in a<br />

less-invasive manner.<br />

“The overall goal of Orlando<br />

Health is to give patients more options<br />

for minimally invasive surgeries,<br />

with less complications and reduced<br />

recovery time,” said Bobby L.<br />

Gibbons II, M.D., a general surgeon<br />

specializing in hernia repairs<br />

and bowel/colon resections.<br />

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primarily for surgeries in urology controls, and the 3-D visualization<br />

and gynecology. The past five years that we get from the robot is where<br />

have brought robotics into the fields it really surpasses the laparoscopic<br />

of colorectal surgery and head and system in a lot of cases,” said Luke<br />

neck surgery.<br />

M. Elms, M.D., a general surgeon<br />

Currently, Orlando Health is one who uses robotic surgery for 75 percent<br />

of the largest epicenters for the da<br />

of his inguinal hernia repairs<br />

Vinci Robot, built by Intuitive using and also for bowel/colon resections.<br />

Xi and Si platform models. The platforms<br />

“Overall, the benefit I have seen<br />

consist of the robot itself and with robotic surgery, apart from sur-<br />

then a console for surgeons to view geries before, is the recovery seems<br />

and guide the robot during surgeries.<br />

to be faster and less painful,” he<br />

The hospital currently uses an Xi said.<br />

model.<br />

Drs. Gibbons and Elms both agree<br />

Several procedures in these fields that being able to send patients<br />

that were previously done with open home with minimal-to-zero pain<br />

or laparoscopic surgery now can be medication is a true reward of using<br />

performed with a robotic machine robotic surgery, lessening the possibility<br />

to bring greater visualization to the<br />

of an opioid dependence,<br />

surgeon and smoother recovery for which is a national crisis.<br />

the patient.<br />

“The hernia risk for infection postop<br />

“In several ways, it follows a lot of<br />

is lower, and aesthetics are bet-<br />

how we do surgeries laparoscopically,<br />

ter, as well, on the body,” Dr. Elms<br />

but the extra dexterity that the said. “Patients are usually getting<br />

robot provides, the finer movement out of the hospital sooner, and we<br />

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE<br />

are able to give people less narcotics,<br />

so the recovery progresses much<br />

faster.”<br />

Despite what some patients might<br />

think, both surgeons advise their patients<br />

that the robot is not the one<br />

conducting the surgery. The robot<br />

and console are placed right next to<br />

the patient in the surgery room so the<br />

robot does the work, but the doctor<br />

is there to direct the robot and make<br />

adjustments when needed.<br />

“The difference is instead of physically<br />

standing by the bedside with an<br />

instrument you can open and close<br />

with your hand, you are sitting at<br />

a console to control the instruments<br />

and instead of moving like a normal<br />

wrist would move, the robot is able<br />

to move more directions,” said Dr.<br />

Gibbons, who has performed robotic<br />

surgery for three years. “It just<br />

can’t be matched in laparoscopy.”<br />

The success of robotic surgery<br />

among patients encouraged<br />

Orlando Health to broaden its horizons<br />

to see what other procedures<br />

robotics can be used for in the future.<br />

This spring, the hospital will expand<br />

its robotic surgery program by<br />

adding a second robot, an Si model.<br />

“Robotic surgery is an explosive<br />

field of research, and there are some<br />

places worldwide that are doing<br />

coronary bypass procedures with<br />

the robot,” Dr. Elms said. “Orlando<br />

Health is on the forefront of robotic<br />

surgery and will continue to incorporate<br />

the most advanced procedures<br />

available in order to provide patients<br />

with optimal care.”<br />

Dr. Gibbons concluded it best by<br />

saying robotic surgery is giving a<br />

greater portion of patients access to<br />

minimally invasive care and allowing<br />

doctors to do surgeries better than in<br />

the past.<br />

For more information about robotic surgery<br />

at Orlando Health Dr. P Phillips Hospital, visit<br />

orlandohealth.com/roboticsurgery. ª


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TOURISM UPDATE<br />

submitted by Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association<br />

Central Florida Hotel &<br />

Lodging Association held its annual<br />

Golden Pineapple Awards Dinner<br />

at the Orlando World Center Marriott<br />

on Jan. 30 to recognize frontline lodging<br />

employees for exemplary service<br />

and customer satisfaction. The redcarpet<br />

event, attended by more than<br />

1,200 Central Florida lodging staff<br />

members, featured welcoming remarks<br />

by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, followed<br />

by dinner and the awards presentations.<br />

Fox 35’s Tom Johnson<br />

served as the emcee of the evening,<br />

and awards were presented by CFHLA<br />

President and CEO Rich Maladecki.<br />

The festive, annual activity allows lodging<br />

managers to nominate and honor<br />

their hardworking staff members for going<br />

above and beyond their job requirements.<br />

CFHLA received a record 316<br />

nominations from local lodging esablishments<br />

and awarded Golden Pineapple<br />

Awards to 13 selected winners.<br />

Central Florida<br />

lodging staff<br />

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Beauty may only be skin deep, but looking and feeling your best is an<br />

essential part of a positive self-image. Taking time to pamper and beautify<br />

improves your state of mind and overall well-being.<br />

In this directory, you will find some of the best industry experts in the<br />

Southwest Orlando area who offer a full range of coaching, massage and/<br />

or aesthetic skin care services.<br />

Industry Experts<br />

Magdalena Baidoc, NP-C<br />

Gentle Touch MediSpa & Wellness<br />

2723 Maguire Road, Ocoee • 407-877-7003<br />

www.gentletouchmedispa.com<br />

Magdalena Baidoc, NP-C, has been a board-certified advanced registered<br />

nurse practitioner since 2008 and a registered nurse since 2000. She holds<br />

a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Michigan. Magdalena<br />

formerly worked in plastic surgery, refining her techniques for beautiful, natural<br />

results. She has completed specialized training in dermal filler techniques,<br />

using Juvéderm, Voluma, Radiesse and Belotero. She is also an expert injector<br />

of Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin. Magdalena's skills and expertise include<br />

Intense Pulsed Light photofacials, Pico laser skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal,<br />

laser hair removal and medical-grade skin care. Born in Poland and raised in<br />

Canada, she has an eye for beauty and natural results.<br />

Amanda Hill, NP-C<br />

Gentle Touch MediSpa & Wellness<br />

2723 Maguire Road, Ocoee • 407-877-7003<br />

www.gentletouchmedispa.com<br />

Amanda Hill, NP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner who has a passion<br />

for aesthetic medicine. She began her nursing career in pediatric nursing,<br />

where she gained valuable experience in meticulously assessing needs, developing<br />

personalized treatment plans, and providing superior care to surpass<br />

expectations. Prior to joining Gentle Touch, Amanda served as an aesthetic<br />

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401 Main Street, Suite A, Windermere, FL<br />

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DENTISTRY<br />

Lorriel Blaise, NP-C, Owner<br />

Gentle Touch MediSpa & Wellness<br />

2723 Maguire Road, Ocoee • 407-877-7003<br />

www.gentletouchmedispa.com<br />

Lorriel Blaise, NP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner and the owner<br />

of Gentle Touch MediSpa & Wellness. She is a member of the Central Florida<br />

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Council and the American Association of Nurse<br />

Practitioners. Lorriel is certified in aesthetic laser procedures and is an advanced<br />

injector of Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers. She is known for her gentle touch<br />

and delicate treatment techniques that produce visible results, as well as her<br />

genuine spirit of caring that makes clients feel welcome, special and appreciated.<br />

Blaise is passionate about helping her clients look beautiful and feel vibrant.<br />

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nurse practitioner for a leading medical spa, honing her injection skills and<br />

techniques. Her authenticity, energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and clients<br />

regularly praise her "gentle" injections and warm, caring demeanor. Amanda<br />

graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s in nursing from Florida State<br />

University, where she later earned her doctorate in nursing.<br />

Ashley Morris, MSW, LCSW<br />

Holo Wellness LLC<br />

5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 310, Orlando • 407-839-9152<br />

holowellness.org.<br />

Ashley Morris, MSW, licensed clinical social worker, diet coach, fitness<br />

trainer and proud mother of three, offers eight-week workshops to provide<br />

dieters with the tools essential to not only lose weight, but to keep it off permanently.<br />

By providing the therapy interventions empirically studied and proven<br />

effective, Ashley guides her clients to freedom — freedom from poor selfesteem,<br />

depression, lack of energy, regret or other thoughts and feelings interfering<br />

with self-love, self-acceptance and self-compassion.<br />

Jai Li Aesthetic & Wellness<br />

6150 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 303, Orlando • 321-281-8010<br />

jailispa.com<br />

Jai Li is a unique concept in aesthetic and wellness, offering personalized<br />

care and exceptional service in medical aesthetics, skin care and massage.<br />

Located in MetroWest, its tranquil, Asian-inspired setting features a meditation<br />

room as well as a multitude of rejuvenating comforts. Jai Li Aesthetic &<br />

Wellness pairs Western technology and technique with an Eastern foundation,<br />

making guests’ experiences enjoyable while providing positive results. The staff<br />

believes in providing their customers with unmatched results through the use<br />

of advanced technologies and expert care. They are dedicated to upholding<br />

the organization’s mission to serve clients’ needs in a peaceful setting, where<br />

they can unwind from the stresses of the day. Upon entry, guests are greeted<br />

by Christine. Prior to joining the staff, Christine was an executive officer in the<br />

field of academia. Her philanthropic interests focus on one-on-one coaching<br />

of individuals to increase the quality of their lives. Christine parlays those skills<br />

from her broad and diverse background to create a harmonious setting at Jai<br />

Li that is authentically genuine with an exceptional level of customer service. Jai<br />

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Massage Envy Spa Dr. Phillips<br />

8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 100,<br />

Orlando • 407-354-3689<br />

www.massageenvy.com<br />

Massage Envy Spa Dr. Phillips opened its doors<br />

in 2008 and is part of one of the most notable massage<br />

brands in the country. As the number of proven<br />

health benefits from massage grows, so does the<br />

number of Americans who turn to Massage Envy Spa<br />

for a more balanced lifestyle. The Dr. Phillips location<br />

also offers Murad Healthy Skin Facials. These facials<br />

feature Murad’s high-performance clinical skin care<br />

formulas. Each facial targets a specific skin concern<br />

to help guests rapidly and dramatically improve the<br />

look and feel of their skin. In an effort to build the<br />

positive benefits of total body care, Massage Envy<br />

Spa offers an introductory rate of $49.99 for a onehour<br />

massage session and an introductory Murad<br />

Healthy Skin Facial for just $59.99. The company’s<br />

professional massage therapists and aestheticians<br />

are eager to customize a therapeutic service that<br />

fits each guest’s specific needs. Best of all, Massage<br />

Envy Spa is open late weeknights and weekends to<br />

provide relief to its guests when they need it most.<br />

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-<br />

10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday<br />

from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<br />

Naturally You Med Spa<br />

Beth Moffett, RNFA<br />

12139 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando •<br />

863-604-6021<br />

www.naturallyyouorlando.com<br />

With more than 38 years of plastic and cosmetic surgical<br />

nursing experience, Beth Moffett, RNFA, is a graduate<br />

of St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New York. She<br />

furthered her education as a registered nurse first assist<br />

at Southwest College. She continues her education<br />

by regularly attending seminars in the field of cosmetic<br />

and aesthetic procedures. Beth, the owner of Naturally<br />

You Med Spa, is one of Orlando’s No. 1 volume Botox<br />

Cosmetic injectors. She works with Jan V. Karlin,<br />

M.D., supervising and delegating physician, and offers<br />

a wide range of dermal fillers and injectables, including<br />

Juvéderm Ultra, Ultra Plus, Volbella, Voluma and Vollure;<br />

PRP; Radiesse; Sculptra Aesthetic; Vampire Facelifts and<br />

microneedling. ª<br />

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The first annual Kissimmee<br />

Family Golf Classic will be played<br />

from June 20 through June 23. The<br />

54-hole, team scramble event is open<br />

to any combination of family members<br />

and will be a celebration of the<br />

bonds the game helps create. Cost of<br />

entry is $799 for a team of four.<br />

Tournament rounds will be played<br />

at the Nicklaus and Watson courses<br />

at Reunion Resort, one of Florida’s premier<br />

golf facilities; and Celebration<br />

Golf Club, an unforgettable codesign<br />

of industry legends Robert<br />

Trent Jones Jr. and Sr. Entry also<br />

includes a VIP welcome gift package,<br />

breakfast and lunch each day at the<br />

tournament, and on-course contests.<br />

For more information, visit www.<br />

kissimmeefamilygolfclassic.com.<br />

The Rotary Club of Lake<br />

Buena Vista held a meeting for<br />

the Rotary Foundation’s Golf Event<br />

Committee. Members met to discuss<br />

the exciting components of the<br />

foundation’s third annual Golf Event,<br />

which will take place May 17 at<br />

Celebration Golf Club.<br />

SOUTHWEST SPORTS<br />

compiled by Lauren Salinero<br />

Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista Foundation Golf Event Committee members (l. to r.)<br />

Shelley Freeman; John Gill; Greg Gorski, club president; Augustine Campana; Dianne<br />

Adcock and Rommel Mosquera meet to discuss the third annual Golf Event. Not pictured:<br />

Harry Boardman, Jean Campana, Robert Gentile, Patti Kelly and Phil Wright.<br />

Orlando Magic and<br />

AdventHealth, formerly known<br />

as Florida Hospital, unveiled the<br />

AdventHealth Practice Facility as<br />

part of an expanded partnership,<br />

featuring a large focus on wholeperson<br />

health and innovation in<br />

the sports medicine realm. The distinctive<br />

partnership includes a collaborative<br />

and specialized body<br />

of research, providing a unique<br />

opportunity to bring together medicine,<br />

research and AdventHealth’s<br />

philosophy of whole-person health<br />

by incorporating elements such as<br />

nutrition, sleep, and injury prevention<br />

and recovery.<br />

If you love to run, jog or walk<br />

and love to support a great cause,<br />

you can do both by participating in<br />

Junior Achievement of Central<br />

Florida’s 4.01K race to celebrate<br />

financial wellness. Financial health is<br />

a lot like physical health. People grow<br />

stronger when they make it a priority<br />

and stick to a plan, but it takes some<br />

knowledge and training to get it right.<br />

The fifth annual 4.01K Race for<br />

Financial Fitness fuels financial literacy<br />

programs that put youth in the<br />

community on the right track. The<br />

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ace will take place March 30 at<br />

9 a.m. at Orlando Cultural Park on<br />

Princeton Street. Participants receive<br />

a custom T-shirt; race bag with goodies;<br />

and top finisher awards for men,<br />

women and youth. Prices are $30<br />

for adults through March 1, $35 after<br />

March 1, and $15 for runners 17<br />

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To register, visit events.hakuapp.<br />

com/ee59c7c62f5db68fb6ff.<br />

U.S. Soccer officials selected<br />

Orlando to host the USA-Ecuador<br />

game March 21. Both teams will<br />

be preparing for their respective<br />

confederation championship tournaments<br />

this summer. ESPN2, UniMás<br />

and UDN will broadcast live from<br />

Orlando City Stadium, with pregame<br />

coverage beginning at 7:30<br />

p.m. Fans can also follow along via<br />

U.S. Soccer’s Facebook, Twitter and<br />

Instagram accounts. Tickets are on<br />

sale now at ussoccer.com.<br />

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In addition to the USA vs. Ecuador<br />

match, Orlando City Stadium will also<br />

play host for the 2019 MLS All-Star<br />

Game presented by Target this summer.<br />

The deadline for applications for<br />

the 2019 Water Ski & Wake Sports<br />

Foundation scholarships is March<br />

15, 2019. USA-WWF is offering<br />

seven scholarships this year, ranging<br />

from $1,500 to $5,000, to help collegiate<br />

water-skiers pay for their<br />

educations while they are going to<br />

school and competing on their respective<br />

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Scholarships are awarded each<br />

year to water-skiers who best represent<br />

through achievements in<br />

academics and sports, representing<br />

what it means to be an ambassador<br />

and an athlete, and whose contributions<br />

to their school and community<br />

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Four-time Major winner Rory<br />

McIlroy will return to the Arnold<br />

Palmer Invitational presented<br />

by Mastercard to defend his<br />

title. The tournament will be held<br />

from March 4 through March 10 at<br />

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club<br />

& Lodge.<br />

“Obviously, last year’s victory [in<br />

the 40th Arnold Palmer Invitational]<br />

was memorable for so many reasons,”<br />

McIlroy said. “I am so proud to return<br />

to Mr. Palmer’s course as the defending<br />

champion and look forward to a<br />

great week of golf and continuing to<br />

honor a legend of the game.”<br />

Dr. Phillips High School recognized<br />

11 student-athletes on National<br />

Signing Day. Each student signed for<br />

their respective colleges, which they<br />

will attend and play for in the fall.<br />

The seniors who signed were<br />

Bryan Bell-Anderson, football,<br />

Columbia University in New York;<br />

Logan Bryan, baseball, CCBC<br />

Catonsville in Maryland; Diego<br />

Garcia-Chirinos, baseball, Bethune-Cookman<br />

University; Jacob<br />

Hartman, baseball, Lander University<br />

in South Carolina; Gracie Lopez,<br />

softball, Ave Maria University; Frank<br />

Maciejczyk, football, St. Thomas<br />

University; Max Meisenheimer,<br />

water polo, University of California-<br />

Irvine; Japerri Powell, Wayne<br />

State College (Nebraska); Jaquarri<br />

Powell, Wayne State College<br />

(Nebraska); Dylan Smith, men’s<br />

soccer, Oglethorpe University (Georgia);<br />

and Cameron Williams, football,<br />

Florida Institute of Technology.<br />

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n Dr. Phillips<br />

Stephen and Bryan Morton,<br />

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of America, achieved the rank of<br />

Eagle Scout. For several years, they<br />

have volunteered at Dave’s House.<br />

The brothers are the third generation<br />

of their family to support the<br />

nonprofit, along with their parents,<br />

Brothers Stephen (third from left) and Bryan Morton (third from right) of Dr. Phillips gain<br />

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Partners’ Kate’s House. Stephen’s<br />

project took 140 volunteer hours<br />

and raised $1,560. With the<br />

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and raised $1,136. His project<br />

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Nancy Borkes placed first in the<br />

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Tina Ingram placed second, and<br />

Joel Sawyer took third. The annual<br />

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Nancy Borkes<br />

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Woodlands neighbors gathering to<br />

judge, compete — or just eat!<br />

n Winter Garden<br />

Leonard Archie Wilson of<br />

Winter Garden released his new<br />

book, Poof. The book is neither fiction<br />

nor biographical; it is a series of vivid<br />

dreams Leonard had throughout a 14-<br />

year period that started after having<br />

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n Et Al<br />

Secily Wilson spoke about her organization,<br />

Wow Legacy Group Inc.,<br />

at a Rotary Club of Lake Buena<br />

Vista meeting. Her group empowers<br />

troubled women to live their best lives<br />

in mind, body and spirit by teaching<br />

them how to apply for a job, manage<br />

their finances, dress, put on makeup,<br />

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Rotary<br />

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in the Junior Miss Dance competition.<br />

Other solo competitors were<br />

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in convention classes during the<br />

weekend. The EPSOD family is very<br />

proud of its dancers who participated,<br />

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Orlando Health held its<br />

Centennial Gala to celebrate its<br />

100-year anniversary. Southwestarea<br />

residents Nick and Stina<br />

D’Uva; Tony and Joanne<br />

Kostantinidis; former Fairway<br />

Cove resident Amy Pennock;<br />

and Dr. Sandy Shugart and his<br />

wife, Jane, attended the event<br />

to show their support of Orlando<br />

Health. They are all involved<br />

with Orlando Health in different<br />

ways. Sandy is the board chairman,<br />

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Southwest resident and attorney<br />

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(L. to r.) Jane and<br />

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Joanne and Tony<br />

Kostantinidis,<br />

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deliver food to more than 1,000 underprivileged<br />

families in west Orange County. Time: Saturday<br />

from 5-11 p.m. for sorting and packing, and<br />

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March 14 — Crazy Card Party<br />

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St.,<br />

Windermere, hosts Windermere Garden Club’s<br />

annual Crazy Card Party, including a luncheon,<br />

cards, silent auction and numerous raffles. Card<br />

playing experience is not necessary. Time:<br />

10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $25, with proceeds<br />

being spent in the community. Checks are due by<br />

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March 15-17 — Wine Festival & Auction<br />

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012<br />

Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, hosts the<br />

inaugural Orlando Wine Festival and Auction<br />

to benefit the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation.<br />

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live and e-auctions; and an Orlando Magic<br />

game. Each guest receives an invitation to the<br />

OMYF grant ceremony, where all funds from the<br />

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to local nonprofit organizations. For more<br />

information or to purchase packages, visit www.<br />

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March 16 — Strength, Power & Drive<br />

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The Walt Disney Amphitheater in downtown<br />

Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts Strength, Power<br />

and Drive, a concert performed by Central Florida<br />

Sounds of Freedom. Time: 6 p.m. Admission is<br />

free. Proceeds benefit Orlando Youth Alliance.<br />

For more information, visit cfsof.com.<br />

March 27 — The J Ball<br />

Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.,<br />

Orlando, hosts The J Ball, The Roth Family JCC’s<br />

largest party of the year, including heavy hors<br />

d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction and<br />

live entertainment. Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost:<br />

$100; $75 for seniors and preschool parents;<br />

and $36 for Tribe members who have attended<br />

at least one Tribe event, with proceeds benefiting<br />

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March 30 — Hearts Of Gold<br />

Orlando Magic’s Magic Carpet Aviation<br />

Hangar, 4225 Execuair St., Orlando, hosts<br />

Hearts of Gold, presented by Reed Nissan and<br />

including live music, delicious food and drinks,<br />

and mixing and mingling with more than 600<br />

community leaders and influencers. Time: 6:45<br />

p.m. (6 p.m. for VIPs). Cost: $150, ($300 for<br />

VIP), with proceeds benefiting the Coalition<br />

for the Homeless of Central Florida. For more<br />

information or to purchase tickets, visit www.<br />

centralfloridahomeless.org/hearts-of-gold.<br />

March 30 — Princess Ball<br />

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Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive,<br />

Orlando, hosts A. Jones Family Foundation’s<br />

seventh annual Princess Ball, an evening that highlights<br />

the positive relationship between fathers and<br />

daughters while giving back to local charities. This<br />

year’s theme is “Wonder Woman,” so attendees<br />

will meet female firefighters and police women, as<br />

well as experience entertainment like martial arts<br />

demonstrations. Dads and daughters meet many<br />

princesses from favorite fairy tale classics, as well.<br />

Other festivities include food, music, dancing,<br />

ballet performances, appearances by Orlando<br />

Magic cheerleaders and local pageant winners,<br />

royal carriage rides, face painting, caricature<br />

drawings, photo booths and more. Cost: $125,<br />

with proceeds benefiting Crossroads Corral and<br />

AdventHealth’s Patient Assistance Fund. All tickets<br />

must be purchased online and each includes a<br />

welcome swag bag for each princess. For more<br />

information, visit www.princessballorlando.org.<br />

April 5 — Cheers to Change Gala<br />

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.,<br />

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catered food and drinks, entertainment and a<br />

silent auction. Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Cost: $75,<br />

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at the Mini Cooper Showroom, 350 S. Lake<br />

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April 13 — Brews Around The Zoo<br />

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens,<br />

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Gospel, a free event that is open to the public.<br />

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the 8:30 a.m. Mass and at 7 p.m. for approximately<br />

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Feb. 27 — OrisiRisi African Folklore<br />

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255<br />

Della Drive, Orlando, hosts OrisiRisi African<br />

Folklore, during which participants share the<br />

beauty of African life and culture through a<br />

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dancing and storytelling. Recommended<br />

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students. Time: 3 p.m. For more information,<br />

call 407-835-7323.<br />

March 14, April 18 & May 16 —<br />

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Orlando Eye Institute at The Grove, 4750 The<br />

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to 20 people, so reservations are required.<br />

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n Events/Performances<br />

Feb. 22-March 5 — Carnevale<br />

Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs,<br />

1560 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista,<br />

celebrates Carnevale, the traditional winter festival<br />

known as Mardi Gras. Guests who visit<br />

Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante get a front-row seat<br />

to nightly live entertainment, including singers,<br />

stilt walkers, jugglers, mimes, face painters and<br />

folk dancers, while indulging in the restaurant’s<br />

signature Italian cuisine. As the Italians say, “A<br />

Carnevale ogni scherzo vale!” or “Anything<br />

goes at Carnevale!” Reservations are recommended.<br />

For more information or to RSVP, call<br />

407-560-8466 or visit mariaandenzos.com.<br />

Feb. 28-March 17 — Central Florida Fair<br />

Central Florida Fair and Exposition Park, 4603<br />

W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, hosts the 107th<br />

Central Florida Fair, including innovative and<br />

interactive educational exhibits, livestock shows<br />

and rodeos, culinary and cook-off events, rides,<br />

a variety of food, and entertainment. Times and<br />

ticket prices vary. For more information, call 407-<br />

295-3247 or visit www.centralfloridafair.com.<br />

March 9 — Pet Fest<br />

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St.,<br />

Windermere, hosts a Pet Fest, sponsored by<br />

Animal Clinic of Windermere and including<br />

a doggie fun zone, police K-9 demonstration,<br />

food trucks and live music. Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<br />

Admission is free. For more information, visit<br />

windermereparksandrecreation.com.<br />

March 15 — Friday Film<br />

The Attic of Building C at St. Luke’s United<br />

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland<br />

Road, Orlando, hosts a showing of RBG as part<br />

of its Friday Film series. The film is rated PG, and<br />

child care is not available. Time: 6:30-9 p.m.<br />

Admission is free. For more information, email<br />

inclusivecommittee@st.lukes.org.<br />

April 11 — Best Fest “The Taste Of<br />

Orange”<br />

The shores of Starke Lake in historic Ocoee,<br />

150 N. Lakeshore Drive, hosts West Orange<br />

Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual Best Fest<br />

“The Taste of West Orange,” west Orange<br />

County’s largest food tasting and business<br />

expo. Time 5-8:30 p.m. Cost: $46 in advance,<br />

$56 at the door. For more information, call<br />

Carrie Wilson, 407-656-1304, ext. 4; or visit<br />

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Gem & Fossil Show<br />

The Florida National Guard Armory, 2809<br />

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Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show, including<br />

numerous vendors offering beads, minerals,<br />

gemstones, artifacts and more; a silent auction;<br />

door prizes; demonstrations; family activities; a<br />

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n Networking/Clubs<br />

Feb. 26 — Southwest Book Club Meeting<br />

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando,<br />

hosts a meeting of the Southwest Book Club. This month’s selection<br />

is Beneath the Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race,<br />

and Justice Lost and Found by Gilbert King. Anyone 18-older is<br />

welcome, and registration is not required. Time: 7 p.m. For more<br />

information, call 407-835-7323 or email southwest@ocls.info.<br />

Feb. 28 — Winter Garden Book Club Meeting<br />

The S.C. Battaglia Memorial Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant<br />

St., Winter Garden, hosts a meeting of the Winter Garden Book<br />

Club for a lively book discussion about Devil in White City by Erik<br />

Larson. Registration is required. Time: 6-7 p.m. For more information<br />

or to register, visit attend.ocls.info/event.<br />

n Support Groups<br />

Feb. 28 — GriefShare Support Group Begins<br />

The Special Events Dining Room in Building C at St. Luke’s United<br />

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando,<br />

hosts a 13-week GriefShare support group, including videos, small<br />

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group discussions and a workbook. All faiths are welcome. Time:<br />

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To register, visit st.lukes.org/care/#grief.<br />

For more information, call 407-876-4991, ext.262; or email<br />

care@st.lukes.org.<br />

March 12 — Support Group Meeting For Caregivers<br />

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center sponsors a free<br />

support group meeting for caregivers in the Suite 281 Conference<br />

Room (next to the south elevators on the second floor) at Health<br />

Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: second<br />

Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-<br />

843-1910 or visit www.adrccares.org.<br />

March 12 & 26 — Mental Health Support Group<br />

Meetings<br />

Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,<br />

4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and<br />

family support group meetings for individuals affected by mental<br />

illness. The 90-minute meetings are peer-led and help participants<br />

connect with each other, learn from each other’s experiences,<br />

share coping strategies and offer each other encouragement and<br />

understanding. Time: the second and fourth Tuesday of each month<br />

at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253-1900, email<br />

information@namigo.org or visit www.namigo.org.<br />

n Volunteer Opportunities<br />

Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed<br />

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, seeks adults<br />

interested in learning about the history, wildlife, plants and restoration<br />

efforts at ONP to volunteer at the preserve to greet visitors, help<br />

answer questions and lead a tour from time to time. Workdays are<br />

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

oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.<br />

org/guide. To register online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org.<br />

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed<br />

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard Seed Lane,<br />

Orlando, seeks volunteers who can help with donation sorting,<br />

mattress recycling, warehouse maintenance, administrative work,<br />

special events or general maintenance. For more information, call<br />

407-875-2040, ext. 110; or email jessi@mustardseedfla.org.<br />

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed<br />

The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates for<br />

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