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REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE & FINANCIAL DIRECTORY

June 18 — July 1, 2020 | Since 1986

©K&R Photography

Ron the Realtor

Ron Ziolkowski, known

as Ron the Realtor,

is the No. 1 Re/Max

Realtor in Florida for

three consecutive years

and a Best of Southwest

Realtor for five years.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOW TO .......................................................................................... 6

Clean a Grill

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS ................................................................ 8

SOUTHWEST ORLANDO HOME & REAL ESTATE ................................ 11

Move Over, Millennials

Promotional Feature / Ron the Realtor

Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space

Real Estate, Insurance, Legal & Financial Directory

THAT'S MY DAD! PHOTO CONTEST ................................................. 25

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020! ............................................. 31

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 37

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 38

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Vol. XXXIV, No. 16

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The heat of summer has descended

on Central Florida in full force.

With scorching temperatures comes

the longing for days of cooling off

in pools and eating burgers and

hotdogs fresh off the grill. And, with

Father’s Day this weekend, more

and more dads are ready to don

their grill master aprons to serve up

their best barbecue. A little time and

elbow grease can ensure Dad’s perfectly

grilled chicken or steaks. Start

this summer with a clean grill, and

maintain it throughout the season.

What You’ll Need

• A long-handled wire brush. You

can also use wadded-up aluminum

foil to scrub away grease.

• A soapy mixture of warm water

and grease-cutting dish soap.

• A poultice of white vinegar

and baking soda for hard-to-clean

grease spots (if necessary).

• A bucket for soaking (if necessary).

Gas grills use a fuel source, such

as propane, butane or natural gas, to

cook food directly over a flame or by

HOW

heating grill parts that radiate heat

to cook the food. Grilling produces

carbon deposits on every surface

of the grill, and grease and sauces

can stick to them, harboring bacteria

and making regular cleaning very

important. Inadequate cleaning can

also cause uneven heating and parts

to fail prematurely.

TO ...

Clean a Grill

Start the Summer With a Spotless Grill!

by Lauren Salinero

A clean grill is

essential to serving

up the perfect summer

cookout.

Follow these steps to deep clean

your gas grill before the summer barbecue

season:

• Heat the grill to its peak temperature

for 15-30 minutes, and let

the heat singe off any stuck-on food

or grease.

• Turn the gas off, and disconnect

and remove the propane tank or gas

line.

• Remove components such

as control knobs, temperature

gauges and warming racks that

can be easily taken off, and clean

separately.

• Scrub the grill grates with a

long-handled wire brush, using a

grease-cutting dish soap mixed with

warm water. You can also remove

the grates and soak them in a bucket

of the soapy water for at least 30

minutes.

• Clean the burner tubes and

valves, making sure to remove any

blockages from the burner’s gas

ports and inside the valves.

• Replace disposable pans as

needed, and use the soapy water

to clean the grease-collection tray.

Remember, grease should never be

washed down the drain. Pour it into

an empty can or bottle, let it harden

and throw it away.

• Wipe out anything in the bottom

of the grill and off the lid. If you encounter

any peeling black flakes, this

is usually from carbon and grease,

and you may need to use a putty

knife to scrape it off.

• For any grease spots that can’t

be removed with the soapy water,

use a white vinegar and baking

soda poultice.

• Clean the outside of the grill

according to the material of your

grill.

• Wipe everything down with a

clean cloth, making sure to remove

any wire bristles that may have fallen

off the brush, and reattach any

parts you may have removed.

Cleaning During Each Use

• Use oil on the grates before you

grill to create a nonstick surface.

• Brush the grill grates before and

after each grilling session (food bits

are easier to remove when grates

are hot). You can use a grill brush or,

if you don’t have one, a wadded-up

piece of foil.

• Use dish soap and warm water

to clean the inside of the lid, heat deflectors,

heat plates and burners.

Charcoal grills burn either lump

coal or charcoal briquettes to cook

food. They have fewer parts compared

to gas grills but are just as important

to keep clean. They should

be cleaned after each use to keep

them in prime condition.

• Remove charcoal bricks and

ash once the grill has cooled.

• Clean inside of the grilling bowl

and lid with warm, soapy water.

Scrape off any carbon or grease

flakes.

• Scrub the grill grates with a

long-handled wire brush, using a

grease-cutting dish soap mixed with

warm water.

• Clean out the ash catcher.

No matter what type of grill you

have or how often you use it, it’s

essential to maintain its cleanliness

to keep it at its peak performance.

Take the time after each grilling session

to perform some upkeep, and

be sure to deep clean your grill at

least twice a year. This is the perfect

time to get your grill ready for the

summer season. With a clean grill,

everything cooks more evenly and at

the correct temperature, its parts last

longer, and your food tastes better

than ever. ª


Benjamin Franklin coined the

proverb “an ounce of prevention is worth

a pound of cure.” This holds especially

true when it comes to business between you

and others. Even a single dispute can ruin

your financial stability, friendships, and other

relationships. The days of closing a deal with a

handshake and a promise are over. A person’s

good word doesn’t carry the weight it once did. The world has changed. Today, we

are surrounded by high fashion, high tech, and a high rate of civil lawsuits. It’s up

to you to not be caught with your hand out without signed paperwork to back it up.

Avoid unnecessary heartaches and misunderstanding, if you agree to a promise

with someone and intend that the terms of the promise are meant to be binding,

write it down. Since memories fade, a written agreement, called a contract, is

essential.

Whether you are starting a business, a partnership, building a new home,

borrowing money, making a loan, the time to create the contract is before the

terms of your agreement begins. Decide what you want done ahead of time,

and if you change your mind about the terms discussed in your agreement, don’t

wait until there is a dispute to try and negotiate the circumstances of the change.

A carefully drafted written contract spells out your entire intentions and prevents

those with whom you entered into the agreement from unilaterally later changing

the arrangement at your expense.

Imagine if someone promised to pay you for doing some work without a

contract, such as a merchant who promises to buy your products if you travel to

France and bring your products with you, or if someone promises to transport your

possessions to another state subsequent to you having already relocated. Without a

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Use Written Contracts, Not Handshakes or Promises

by: Kristen M. Jackson / Attorney

written agreement, a contract, how would you know whether the agreement

would be fulfilled, and if not, your only recourse would be to try to find the

culprits and find a way to punish them or perhaps tear away from them the

value of what you had lost?

Contracts are legally binding agreements. Attorneys often use the terms

“contract” and “agreement” interchangeably, but not just any agreement is a

legally binding contract.

A contract is formed by a meeting of the minds of at least two parties,

a mutual assent resulting from the expression of an offer by one and an

acceptance of precisely that offer by the other.

Remember, an offer has no effect if the other person does not accept

it. A mere discussion of the offer does not constitute acceptance. Negotiation

often leads people to believe that they can expect other people to commit

themselves to certain things, but until there has been an actual offer and a

clear acceptance, there has not been the necessary “meeting of minds”

to form a contract.

Following are a few tips for forming a contract.

• Write it down

• Be satisfied with your obligations

• Remember Murphy’s Law “anything that can go wrong will go wrong”

• Leave nothing out

• Cover all options

• Use clear language and try not to sound like a lawyer

• Define ambiguous terms

• Use terms consistently

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n Church community loses

beloved member

Holy Family Catholic Church

and the Diocese of Orlando recently

lost a valued member of their leadership.

Monsignor Fachtna Joseph

Harte passed away May 30 at

age 91. Monsignor Harte knew

from the age of 9 that he wanted

to serve the church. Born in Ireland,

he studied at Mound Melleray

Seminary County in Waterford and

All Hallows College in Dublin. He

was ordained to the priesthood for

the Diocese of Yamika, Washington,

in 1961.

In 1970, he moved to Orlando

to serve in the Diocese of Orlando,

where he was incardinated in 1973.

In 1975, he became the founding

pastor of the Holy Family Parish and

a member of the school board for

Bishop Moore Catholic High School,

where he was previously a teacher.

His new parish established a ministry

in four hotels as the center for

tourism ministry. Monsignor Harte

was named director of ministry to

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS

tourists in 1980. He spearheaded

the project to build a church in the

theme park area, which became

the Basilica of the National

Shrine of Mary, Queen of the

Universe. He was appointed the

first rector of the shrine in 1992.

In 2003, he became chaplain to

his Holiness with the title of monsignor.

Monsignor Harte retired in

2007 but continued to serve with

the shrine. He was loved by many

and will be remembered for his commitment

and leadership in all of his

endeavors.

For more information, visit

holyfamilyorlando.com.

n Dr. Phillips Charities

donates $20,000 to help

local youth

CareerSource Central Florida

received a $20,000 grant from

compiled by Lauren Salinero

Dr. Phillips Charities for championing

opportunities tied to its

CSCF Summer Youth Program, a

workforce development program

designed to fuel young adults’

career opportunities and educational

growth potential. Dr. Phillips

Charities is composed of The Dr.

Phillip Phillips Foundation and Dr.

Phillips Inc.

For more information, visit

careersourcecentralflorida.com.

n Ocoee updates e-portal for

planning, zoning and

permitting

The city of Ocoee’s Development

Services Department has used

Sage, the e-portal system, to process

building permits and call

for inspections for several years.

Recently, officials updated the online

system to process requests for

planning and development review

processes. Since the online system

was in full operation prior to the

COVID-19 crisis, application reviews,

permitting and inspections

are currently running smoothly and

efficiently.

To get started, visit permits.ocoee.

org/citizenportal/ and create a free

account. For more information, including

requests for zoning verification,

call 407-905-3157.

The building division uses a

one-permit application for all permit

types, including residential,

commercial, electrical, mechanical,

plumbing, roofing, structural,

fences, tree removals, repairs and

miscellaneous permits. In fact, users

can submit electronically for 26 different

commercial permit types; six

fire permit types; and 27 residential

permit types. Creating an account

is free and only takes a few

minutes.

For all local business tax applications

and inquiries, email

inspections@ocoee.org. All forms

and documents can be found

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at www.ocoee.org/177/building

-applications-forms. For assistance,

call 407-905-3104.

n Make ‘m Smile becomes

the Make ‘m Smile-fari

As a result of COVID-19,

organizers of the national

Nathaniel’s Hope nonprofit

searched out of the box to create

a totally unique event to celebrate

VIP kids of all ages and their

families.

This year’s 18th anniversary

Make ‘m Smile party, originally

planned to bring together the

traditional crowd of 40,000-

plus at downtown Orlando’s

Lake Eola Park, was canceled

due to the coronavirus, a significant

concern among the

medically fragile special needs

community. Organizers, however,

recognized the toll and extraordinary

stress level COVID-19

wrought on VIP kids and families

and felt it was more important

than ever to do something

to bring laughter and joy to this

community.

This year’s Make ‘m Smile event

was re-dubbed the “Make ‘m Smilefari.”

Instead of strolling around the

designated fun zones set up at Lake

Eola, up to 1,600 pre-registered VIP

families cruised caravan-style in the

comfort and safety of their own vehicles

through the Wild Florida park

in Kenansville, which Nathaniel’s

Hope rented for the day. VIP families

participated in a special scavenger

hunt and had the opportunity

to spot 150 exotic animals and native

Florida wildlife, all while being

warmly greeted by volunteers and

cheered on by special characters

at the 2-mile-long parade entry and

exit. Each car also received a special

safari basket bag that included

gift certificates for food venues

and attractions, bottled beverages,

packaged snacks and helpful community

resource listings.

For more information, visit www.

nathanielshope.com.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

West Orange Chamber of

Commerce representatives held a

socially distanced ribbon-cutting for

Pammie’s Sammies’ new location in

Winter Garden. WOCC builds

partnerships, strong businesses and

commitment to the community by

serving as the leading business advocate

in Central Florida, facilitating

opportunity to nearly 1,000 member

businesses. For more information

about WOCC, call 407-656-1304

or visit wochamber.com.

Officials at AdventHealth announced

a phased reopening of the

Wellness Center and Day Spa with

modified hours, capacity restrictions

and added safety measures. For more

information, visit www.adventhealth.

com/wellness-centers/adventhealth

-wellness-center-celebration.

photo courtesy of Cannonfire Photography

West Orange Chamber of Commerce members celebrate the opening of Pammie’s Sammies’ new location in Winter Garden.

Summer camps are open at

Dr. Phillips Center for the

Performing Arts, located at 445

S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando. To create

the safest environment, the arts

center is taking guidance from the

governor’s “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.”

plan and local government, as well

as working with AdventHealth.

Its extensive safety protocol includes

operating at less than 25% capacity

for social distancing, checking

temperatures, sanitizing spaces

multiple times a day, requiring face

masks and more. Parents can feel

at ease registering their children for

summer camps in acting, comedy

and musical theater. For more information,

call 407-455-5551 or visit

www.drphillipscenter.org. ª

Richard West has been named

a Diplomate of the American

College of Family Trial Lawyers.

This status is limited to 100 family

law trial lawyers in the country.

To learn more about ACFTL,

please visit their website: acftl.com.


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SOUTHWEST ORLANDO

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They’re starting to graduate college

and enter the workforce. They

compose a whopping one-third of the

U.S. population. And, despite their

young ages, they’re eager to own a

home. No, we’re not talking about

millennials; instead, the focus is on

Generation Z — those born between

the mid-1990s and early 2010s.

Amazingly, 83% of this young

cohort plan on purchasing a home

during the next five years, per

PropertyShark data. A recent study

by TransUnion reveals that the number

of Gen Zers who now have a

mortgage increased by 112% — to

more than 319,000 — between the

second quarters of 2018 and 2019.

That may not sound like a large number

of mortgage holders, but consider

that the oldest among this group

are only in their early 20s.

What’s more, Gen Z appears to be

a different kind of buyer than Gen

Y and older homeowners. A new report

by Homes.com found that 58%

of Gen Z yearns to reside in diverse

communities versus only 12% who

prefer a homogenous neighborhood.

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Interestingly, their style of choice

for a starter home is a single-family

residence (preferred by 46%)

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multifamily unit (5%), or condo (4%).

Among their list of wanted home amenities

are a backyard with a deck or

patio that offers entertainment options

ranked tops (54%), followed

by an open floor plan (rooms that

flow into each other; 44%), a garage

(41%) and hardwood floors. Not

as popular as expected among this

demographic are features like ecofriendly

designs/appliances (22%) or

smart home technology (17%).

Chris Oliver, the spokesperson

for Hauseit, an a la carte broker

services company, isn’t shocked by

these findings.

“Gen Z may be the most informed

generation we’ve ever seen when

it comes to homebuying,” he said.

“Because this generation grew up

with smartphones in the information

economy, they know more than ever

about the homebuying process before

they begin. We’ve seen more

and more young homebuyers who

have done their online research before

coming to us.”

Still, others were taken aback by

some of Gen Z’s home preferences.

“I found it surprising that, while

living in a diverse neighborhood

is their top priority, they also prefer

detached single-family homes,”

Brandon Marianne Lee, an

agent at Triplemint said. “In many

diverse areas, condos are the main

starter home.”

Also, “smart home technology taking

such a low place came as a surprise

to me, because I expected that

the integration of homes with new

technology would be higher on their

priority lists,” said Bryan Stoddard,

owner of Homewares Insider.

Melissa Yocum, owner of

Keystone Real Estate Team, said the

handful of Gen Z home shoppers

she’s represented are quite particular

about what they want.

“I’ve had two young couples who

turned down houses that checked

all their boxes except one: Neither

house had a fenced-in backyard for

their dogs,” she said. “No amount

of talking on my part could get them

to change their minds. I’ve also lost

potential Gen Z sales because a

kitchen wasn’t updated; the changes

they wanted were cosmetic, but they

still walked away.”

Mark Beal, Rutgers University

School of Communication and

Information’s assistant professor of

practice in public relations and author

of Decoding Gen Z (2018), has

a hard time believing that Gen Z is in

any hurry to claim a home and take

on a mortgage.

“Many are starting their first fulltime

jobs and paying rent and utilities

for the first time while also paying off

student loans,” he said. “Based on

my one-on-one interviews with Gen

Zers nationwide for my book, they

are in no rush to purchase a home.

They are prioritizing unique experiences

and travel over homebuying

while they are in their 20s.”

Once this generation is in a better

position to secure a home, they’ll

likely stay true to the preferences

they were polled about.

“They will look for communities of

diversity and inclusion,” Beal said.

“And they will look for places to live

that are within walking or cycling

distance to venues and events, including

restaurants, bars, museums,

theaters and other Instagram-able

experiences, where they can gather

and socialize with friends.”

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Ron the Realtor

The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get!

When you think of Central Florida

real estate, one name should

come immediately to mind, Ron

Ziolkowski, known by all as “Ron

the Realtor.” RTR has become ingrained

in the Central Florida real

estate market as one of its foremost

experts. With more than two decades

of experience and a résumé to

rival any Realtor in the area, Ron recently

announced his unprecedented

achievement of the No. 1 Re/Max

Realtor in the entire state of Florida

for the third consecutive year.

Ron has helped thousands of family

in the area exceed their real estate

goals. So many, in fact, that he

is currently fourth in the ORRA MLS

Orange County history for closed

sales and the No. 1 in his beloved

Winter Garden real estate market.

He will tell you, “No one sells

more homes in Winter Garden than

myself.”

Voted as a Southwest Orlando

Bulletin Best of Southwest Realtor for

five years, named to Orlando magazine’s

Hot 100 in real estate 13

times, and awarded the coveted Five

Star Professional Award for the sixth

year in a row, Ron obviously has his

finger on the real estate market.

Ron believes there is “no such thing

as after-hours; and striving to exceed

every client’s real estate goals is how

I have always created clients for life.

If you work with me, you

are always informed.”

Working with RTR

What sets Ron apart

from the thousands of

Realtors in the area is

Ron handles every aspect

of his clients’ transaction

personally, from start to

finish. In an era when

teams are everywhere,

RTR is still an army of one.

“When you work with

me, you work with me,”

he said. “You benefit

from my experience, relationships

and knowledge

every step of the way. If

something starts to go

sideways, I know immediately

and can work

to right the path to the

closing table.”

Ron is known for his

record sales in the area

and for selling his homes

in record time. During his 23-year

career, his clients have enjoyed an

unheard of 46-day closing average,

almost one-half of the time of

the market-closing average. RTR

treats every listing as a million dollar

home, regardless of the sale price.

“The home is my client’s biggest asset,”

he said. “I am not going to just

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

take a few pics and stick a sign in the

yard. I achieve record sales because

of my over-the-top budget and worldwide

marketing platform. Everyone

should have the best exposure. My

listings always stick out with many

sellers receiving multiple offers.”

For those looking to buy a home

in the area, Ron knows every street,

every builder, and all the pluses

and minuses of every community in

Southwest Orlando. Working with

Ron costs families nothing and gives

them one of the best negotiators in

their corner every step of the way.

The knowledge he gives his clients is

priceless, and he helps every family

make the right decision every time.

Rising to the Top

Coming from a single-parent home

in Buffalo, New York, during the

crash of the steel industry, Ron is the

embodiment of the American dream.

©K&R Photography

He originally came to Orlando after

college to pursue a marketing position

for a professional roller-hockey

team. Sadly, the league folded the

same summer he arrived. When he

wasn’t happy with the level of customer

service offered by the two

Realtors finding his first home, Ron

went into real estate himself and has

never looked back, becoming the

top in his field.

“All day long, I help people,” he

said. “[There is] no such thing as 9-5

here. The expertise I have is from

over 20 years of doing this every single

day: living, breathing and sleeping

it in a very concentrated area.

My wife, Kathy, and three teenagers,

Evan, Kaitlyn and Owen,

live here, play here and work here.

I want to have every family that

works with me never regret that decision.

They become my friends and

neighbors.”

That statement explains why he just

earned a Circle of Legends Award,

the highest award in Re/Max that

is mainly awarded to real estate

teams — not usually individuals —

and how more than 90% of his business

comes through warm referrals

from satisfied clients, with hundreds

of five-star reviews on all major real

estate databases, as well.

“Any person that works with me becomes

a client for life. I call it the RTR

Army,” he said. “Every person I have

interacted with, I work tirelessly to improve

their life and make their selling

process incredibly stress- and dramafree.

Everything I have achieved has

come from hard work and perseverance,

by putting other people first,

and making sure that Ron the Realtor

is the only name they think of for all

their real estate needs.”

Re/Max Prime Properties is located at 13848

Tilden Road in Winter Garden. For more

information, call 407-592-7653 or visit

www.rontherealtor.com. ª


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Home improvement projects aren’t

limited to indoors. In fact, not only

can upgrades to areas outside the

house expand your livable space,

they can also increase your home’s

value.

According to a survey conducted

by the National Association of the

Remodeling Industry, outdoor living

projects account for almost

one-third of renovation projects.

The findings echo trends reported

by the National Kitchen & Bath

Association, which found 43% of

respondents said they designed

outdoor kitchens in the past year

and 41% expected an increase

in outdoor projects in the coming

year.

“Our clients are asking for entertaining

areas, which can be anything

from a fully engineered cabana or

a new paver patio with a pergola,”

said Dave Garcia, owner of DPG

Pavers and Design. “We love being

creative with materials in our

designs and installations. One of

my personal favorites is an outdoor

kitchen we wrapped in hardwood

with a granite countertop. It has

clean lines and a unique custom

look.”

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Customized Outdoor Living Spaces Have Become Increasingly Popular

Custom-built and prefabricated

kitchens are also in high demand,

along with recreational features like

putting greens, bocce ball and basketball

courts. Hardscape features

that add function and ambiance top

many homeowners’ lists, as well.

Examples include fire pits and fire

tables, as well as water features like

fountains, waterfalls, basalt columns

and bubbling urns.

Understanding Landscaping

Elements

Creating the ideal outdoor living

space requires thoughtful planning

and a holistic approach to landscaping.

Typically, when people consider

landscaping, they think of plants and

flowers. However, landscaping includes

a wide range of elements in

an outdoor design that can generally

be grouped into two main categories:

hardscape and softscape.

Understanding the components

and options within each category

can help you create a cohesive design

for maximum enjoyment.

The hardscape encompasses

the man-made elements that bring

function and aesthetic appeal to

the design. Examples include concrete

pavers, natural stone features,

seating and retaining walls, wood

and composite decks, pergolas,

fencing and synthetic lawns.

Softscape elements are the living

components that add beauty and

character to your outdoor space.

Expand your livable space

and increase your house’s value

by upgrading the areas outside

your home.

These include the grass, shrubs, trees,

flowers and plants. Your softscape

may also include enhancements like

mulch and an irrigation system to

help care for the vegetation.

Although the hardscape and softscape

elements are distinct, an effective

landscape design integrates

both to create the look and feel you

want for your outdoor living space.

Getting Started

Once you’ve considered the landscaping

features necessary to bring

your vision to life, it’s time to get

your project in motion. Set a budget

and consider whether you will need

professional support to make your

design ideas a reality. A remodeling

expert can guide you on how

to achieve the look you desire with

your home’s unique characteristics in

mind while helping to manage your

timeline and expenses.

Find more remodeling advice and

contractors in your community at

remodelingdoneright.com.

(Family Features)

Content courtesy of DPG Pavers and

Design

Source: National Association of

Remodeling Industry ª


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Real Estate, Insurance, Legal

& Financial Directory

The following key provides information regarding a real estate or insurance

agent’s specialized training:

ABR accredited buyer representative

ARM associate in risk management

CAM certified apartment manager

CDPE certified distressed property expert

CFS certified foreclosure specialist

ChFC chartered financial consultant

CIAS certified investor agent specialist

CLHMS certified luxury home marketing specialist

CLU chartered life underwriter

CNE certified negotiation expert

CPIA certified professional insurance agent

CRP certified relocation professional

CRS certified residential specialist

CSP certified short sale professional

e-Pro designation by the National Association of Realtors to indicate electronic training

FMS Florida military specialist

GRI graduate of the Realtor Institute

IRES international real estate specialist

LHMS luxury home marketing specialist

MBA Master of Business Administration

MLS Multiple Listing Service

NASD National Association of Securities Dealers

ORRA Orlando Regional Realtor Association

PSA Pricing Strategy Advisor

REO real estate own

RCS-D real estate collaboration specialist — divorce

REPM real estate property management specialist

SFR short sales and foreclosure resource

SSRS short sale resolution specialist

CHOOSE SUCCESS.

CHOOSE A CRS!

In this current market, you need someone who can

make your home-buying or selling experience an

unqualified success.

Work with me, a Certified Residential Specialist.

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Realtors/Real Estate Agents

Espe Almarza Anderson, M.A., SFR, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Realty

7626 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-421-6679

espe.almarza@floridamoves.com

Espe Almarza Anderson has been a full-time Realtor since 2006 and ranked

in the top 5% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. She is a skilled negotiator,

handling every transaction with integrity, professionalism and followthrough.

Her achievements include Coldwell Banker International President’s

Circle, Global Luxury property specialist, certified corporate relocation specialist,

ORRA Top Producer Club, NAHREP Top 100 agents, Orlando magazine

5 Star Agent, and short-sale and foreclosure specialist. She is from a

military family and honored to assist those who have served the country. She

is bilingual and holds a master’s degree in human resources. Prior to her real

estate career, she was in management with several Fortune companies.

Bobby Baldor, P.A.

eXp Realty/The Baldor Group

407-342-6980

www.thebaldorgroup.com

Bobby Baldor is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Florida native with

more than 17 years of combined, award-winning experience in real estate


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and mortgage lending in Central Florida. An eXp Realty Icon Agent and

certified mentor, he was formerly with Re/Max, where he was recognized

as a Hall of Fame member, consistent Platinum Club Award winner, and a

multi-year Top Producer within the ORRA. His consistent productivity has

earned him universal recognition. He is named as a top agent in numerous

publications, including being voted a Best of Southwest Orlando Realtor six

years in a row!

Evo Team at The Real Estate Collection

Ellyn Siviglia & Veronica Cole

100 W. Plant St., Winter Garden

407-579-1855 (Ellyn) • 407-924-7022 (Veronica)

yourhome@evoteam.us

The Evo Team includes Ellyn and Veronica, Orlando-area Realtors with The

Real Estate Collection in Winter Garden. Armed with their graduate Realtor

Institute designations, Ellyn Siviglia and Veronica Cole partner to provide

personalized real estate services, where clients feel like family. As 26-year

friends, they believe in providing the highest level of service, leaning on faithful

dedication to evaluate each client's unique needs. Ellyn and Veronica take

great pride in every client's experience and strive to perform the best service

that a team can offer.

CIPS International Global Network, Re/Max International Network, Orlando

Regional Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Regional Realtor Association,

National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, Institute for

Luxury Home Marketing, and Children’s Miracle Network.

Rania JeBailey, Realtor/Consultant

Preferred Real Estate Brokers

2121 Hiawassee Road, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-929-3799

rsjebailey@cfl.rr.com

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Rania JeBailey has lived in Orlando for 19 years.

While being a mom to three teenagers and working with her family’s real estate

and development business, she earned her Realtor’s license and master’s

in business administration. The Orlando market is continuously vibrant and

ever-evolving, and Rania is eager to assist people in finding the right home.

You can also find Rania actively involved in volunteering within the community,

with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital being the cause that is nearest and

dearest to her heart.

Amelia B. Hunter, ABR, CDPE, CIPS, GRI, ILHM

Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc.

6985 Wallace Road, Orlando

407-227-5223 • 407-277-8200

www.ameliasells.com

Passion, perseverance, commitment and dedication are Amelia B. Hunter’s

mindset. She has been a full-time real estate professional since 2006 and

understands how to minimize frustrations, expedite solutions and put clients at

ease in every situation. Amelia prides herself on truly listening to her clients,

counseling them and going above and beyond in exceeding their expectations.

She specializes in luxury homes and estates, and is involved in the

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Team Lentine, GRI, CIPS

Joe and Denise Lentine at Briggs, Vance & Associates, LLC

6735 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 315, Orlando

321-662-4216 (Joe) • 407-963-8150 (Denise)

www.teamlentine.com

Joe and Denise Lentine of Team Lentine are Realtors with Briggs, Vance

& Associates LLC, a boutique real estate brokerage in the Dr. Phillips/

Windermere area. The couple has lived in the Southwest Orlando area for

more than 20 years and has raised their three daughters there. Joe and Denise

enjoy helping clients find that perfect first home, a weekend getaway in New

Smyrna Beach, or the home of their dreams!

Darrell Nunnelley, Realtor

Vintage Realty Group LLC

501 Main St.

Orlando • 407-467-8069

darrellsells.com

As a Realtor, contractor and property manager in Central Florida with more

than 30 years of experience helping families buy, sell or renovate their primary

homes, vacation homes or investment properties, Darrell has literally

done everything related to real estate. With 1,000s of successful transactions

through the years, he consistently receives the trust and recommendations of

past clients. Visit darrellsells.com for the latest local real estate listings and see

why you should have Darrell help you with all of your real estate needs.

Kristi O’Rourke, Realtor

The Real Estate Collection LLC

321-230-7569

kristi@therealestatecollection.com

Kristi O’Rourke is part of the team at The Real Estate Collection LLC. She

offers a Yellow Ribbon Service, where there is a 15% commission rebate on a

closed house for educators, medical care professionals, first responders, active

military personnel and veterans.

Kathleen Perkins, GRI, CDPE, CRS, CIAS, CNE, Realtor

Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc.

407-312-1956

kathleen@kathleenperkins.com

Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, getting the best deal means

finding the agent who gets results. Kathleen Perkins is a multiple award-winning

agent, member of the Re/Max Hall of Fame, graduate of the Realtor Institute,

certified negotiation expert and five-star professional with a proven track

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Ronald Ziolkowski, P.A., Realtor

Re/Max Prime Properties

13848 Tilden Road, Winter Garden • 407-592-7653

www.rontherealtor.com

Ronald Ziolkowski, P.A., better known as “Ron the Realtor,” has been a

fixture in Southwest Orlando real estate since 1998. He has been the No. 1

Re/Max Realtor in the state of Florida for three consecutive years. With closed

sales approaching $600 million and more than 2,000 homes closed to date,

Ron has earned almost every award possible, including being voted a Best

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consecutive years. He also is a member of the Re/Max Circle of Legends. Ron

has closed more sales in Winter Garden than anyone on the planet and is

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Development/Homebuilder

Royal Cypress Reserve by Toll Brothers

10324 Royal Island Court

Orlando • 407-217-7777

royalcypresspreserve.com/southwest

Royal Cypress Preserve by Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of

luxury homes, is an exclusive, gated community of one- and two-story singlefamily

homes in Southwest Orlando. Homeowners enjoy a variety of lifestyle

amenities and spectacular views of nearby theme park fireworks. Royal Cypress

Preserve is now offering a selection of limited remaining home sites,

including several in The Sanctuary, an exclusive section near the community’s

private, resort-style Residents Clubhouse. Priced from the mid-$500,000s,

Royal Cypress Preserve homes range in size from 2,199 to more than 4,100

square feet. The community offers innovative and elegant home designs, all

with spacious master bedroom suites, gourmet kitchens and expansive living

areas that are perfect for gathering with family and friends. Many homes

also feature large outdoor living areas with covered lanais, from which

homeowners can enjoy picturesque water or preserve views. In addition,

Royal Cypress Preserve is offering four move-in ready homes and two custom-designed

model homes that will be available this winter. Royal Cypress

Preserve homeowners make the most of the sunny Central Florida lifestyle at

the 4,300 square-foot Residents Clubhouse. The private amenity center features

sparkling lake views; a resort-style, zero-entry swimming pool; a wellequipped

fitness center; and an open-air pavilion, which includes an outdoor

kitchen and lounge seating. The clubhouse also features a social room with

a catering kitchen and a boat launch for small watercraft. In addition, an

on-site lifestyle director oversees a robust schedule of clubhouse programs

and events. Royal Cypress Preserve is ideally situated near major highways,

including State Road 535 and Interstate 4, as well as the area’s theme parks,

dining and nightlife, shopping centers, top-rated private and public schools,

and more. Prospective buyers are invited to visit the community’s sales center

and model homes. Private and virtual-tour appointments can be made online

or by calling 844-871-7466. To learn more, visit royalcypresspreserve.com.

Toll Brothers has been ranked as the No. 1 homebuilder worldwide for six

consecutive years by Fortune Magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”

list. Toll Brothers Central Florida communities also include Lakeshore in

Winter Garden, Parkview Place in Sanford, and The Oaks at Kelly Park in

Apopka. Additionally, Riverside Oaks, a single-family home community in

Sanford, is set to open this summer.

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Experience the Toll Brothers Luxury Lifestyle

Royal Cypress Preserve features new home designs with resort-style

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Insurance Agents

Jim Brandt, President

Sun Insurance Services Inc.

7680 Universal Blvd., Suite 198, Orlando • 407-781-1602

jim@suninsuranceservices.com • www.suninsuranceservices.com

Jim Brandt began his insurance career in 1980 as an adjuster in Baton

Rouge, Louisiana, shortly after graduating from Louisiana State University. He

has lived in Dr. Phillips since 1991 and was chosen to establish the East

Coast presence for Countrywide Insurance Services. After building that into

one of the largest, most successful independent insurance agencies in the

United States, Jim left to begin Sun Insurance Services Inc. in 2003. Jim led

Sun Insurance Services to quick growth through innovative partnerships with

national mortgage companies. Sun Insurance Services has consistently been

voted a Best of Southwest insurance agency by Southwest Orlando Bulletin

readers.

Kory Brown, Agent

Sun Insurance Services Inc.

7680 Universal Blvd., Suite 198, Orlando • 407-781-1605

kory@suninsuranceservices.com • www.suninsuranceservices.com

Kory Brown has more than 14 years of experience writing all types of insurance,

with a major focus on new home purchases. He partners with real estate

agents, mortgage brokers and inspectors to ensure a smooth closing process.

Kory was born in Illinois, but he has called Central Florida home for more than

20 years. He has two children, both born and raised in this community, with

his oldest proudly serving in the U.S. Navy.

Frank Gonzalas, Agent

Sun Insurance Services Inc.

7680 Universal Blvd., Suite 198, Orlando • 407-781-1602

frank@suninsuranceservices.com • www.suninsuranceservices.com

Frank Gonzalas specializes in all lines of personal insurance, including homeowners,

auto, umbrella, flood, watercraft and motorcycle. Born in Bayamón,

Puerto Rico, Frank is fluent in Spanish and English. He lived in Brooklyn, New

York, until his early teens, when his family moved to Winter Park. He and

his wife, Jessica, have a son, Alexander, and a daughter, Amirah. Outside

of work, Frank enjoys spending time with family; watching the New York

Yankees and boxing; and reading books about entrepreneurship, real estate

and motivation.

Andy Phillips, Agent

State Farm Insurance Co.

7608 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-354-1320

andy.phillips.kraa@statefarm.com • www.andyphillipsagent.com

Andy Phillips works at State Farm Insurance Co. above the Starbucks in

Plaza Venezia. He will be celebrating his 49th year with the company this

August. Andy and his team have a combined total of 131 years of experience

to serve their policyholders with all of their insurance and financial needs.

They pride themselves on their community involvement with Dr. Phillips and

Olympia high schools, Dr. Phillips Little League, and Dr. Phillips Chamber of

Commerce, to name a few. They offer a comprehensive homeowners policy

that covers all insurance needs in protecting a home. State Farm recently received

a significant rate decrease on auto insurance policies. Call them today

for a free insurance quote and financial review.

Mark Santo Domingo, Agent

Sun Insurance Services Inc.

7680 Universal Blvd., Suite 198, Orlando • 407-781-1608

mark@suninsuranceservices.com • www.suninsuranceservices.com

A native of New York, Mark Santo Domingo is a personal lines agent with

more than 35 years of experience. Mark originally came to Florida to play

baseball for the University of Miami. He transferred to Temple University,

where he continued to play while earning undergraduate and master’s degrees

in risk management. Mark lives in Davenport and spends his free time

with his son, Kevin.

Donna Williams, Agent

Sun Insurance Services Inc.

7680 Universal Blvd., Suite 198, Orlando • 407-781-1610

donna@suninsuranceservices.com

www.suninsuranceservices.com

Donna Williams has more than 20 years of experience selling homeowners,

auto, flood, renters and umbrella insurance, and she serves customers

throughout Florida. She works closely with real estate agents to make sure

homebuyers have everything they need for a smooth closing process. Donna

grew up in Queens, New York, and went to Andrew Jackson High School and

Borough of Manhattan Community College. She serves as the vice president

of her local American Legion Auxiliary.

Attorneys

Adam Sackrin, Attorney

West Family Law Group

7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 130 Orlando • 407-425-8878

westfamilylawgroup.com

Adam Sackrin has been practicing marital and family law for almost seven

years. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013

and began his career in Miami. In 2018, Adam relocated to Orlando after

accepting a position at West Family Law Group. He is currently working on


board-certification and received an Elite Lawyers honor this year. Adam enjoys

playing tennis and spending time with his dog, Phoebe.

Richard West, Attorney

West Family Law Group

7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 130 Orlando • 407-425-8878

westfamilylawgroup.com

Richard West has 40 years of experiencing working with marital and family

law matters, including collaborative law. Board-certified by The Florida Bar,

he is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the

International Academy of Family Lawyers, and a diplomate of the American

College of Family Trial Lawyers. Richard handles financially complex and high

asset cases. When not in the office, he enjoys traveling, cooking and spending

time with family.

Financial

John E. Russi, Certified Public Accountant

7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 320 Orlando • 407-345-1191

russicpa@aol.com

John E. Russi, certified public accountant, is the principal of a company that

has been in the Dr. Phillips area for more than 25 years. The firm offers services

in accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning and preparation to individuals,

corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts and estates. John has been

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in the community for many years, having served on the board of the Dr. P.

Phillips YMCA and Dr. Phillips Little League. He also founded the Rotary Club

of Bay Hill. John is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport and member of

the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute

of Certified Public Accountants.

Michael S. Wytiaz, CFP

Charles Schwab

4848 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Suite 204, Orlando • 407-909-0485

www.schwab.com/windermere

1600 Hancock Road, Suite D, Clermont • 352-404-5238

www.schwab.com/clermont

Michael S. Wytiaz, CFP, is the independent

branch leader of the Charles

Schwab branch in Windermere

and Clermont. The branches offer

investors local access to a suite of

investing and personal finance guidance,

tools and products, including

Schwab’s portfolio management expertise,

insights and specialists. ª

Kristi O'Rourke, Realtor®

The Real Estate Collection, LLC

Direct: 321-230-7569

Email: Kristi@TheRealEstateCollection.com

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That’s My

DAD!

William Shakespeare once wrote,

“It is a wise father that knows his

own child.” When Southwest

fathers are not busy being

all-around superheroes for their

families, they are busy becoming

experts on their children. From

favorite toys to secret sayings,

good dads share a bond with

their children like no other. And

the fathers in Southwest Orlando

Bulletin’s milestone 27th annual

That’s My Dad! photo contest are

no exception.

This annual photo album,

dedicated to Southwest Orlando

dads, is one way to say thanks for

all the time spent on learning the

ins and outs of fatherhood, and to

show our local dads that they are

loved and appreciated every day.

The staff of the Southwest Orlando

Bulletin hopes all Southwest dads

had a wonderful Father’s Day!

JEWELS OF THE SEA —

Windermere Chase

dad Cori Britt treasures

son Max and

daughter Addie.


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PICTURESQUE — The bond between Summerport dad Mark Berning and daughter Lauren is naturally

beautiful.

LAWN RANGERS — Summerlake dad William “B.J.” Smith

and son Harrison are backyard buddies.

BRAVE IS BEAUTIFUL — Daughter Harper shares

scary first experiences with Westover Reserve dad Peter

Howlett.

ALL DOLLED UP — Avalon Reserve dad Jon Burke

and daughter Jaylyn dress for success.

PROUD PAPA — Oakland dad Zac Brown can’t get

enough of daughter Adelyn and son Kolton.


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FAR FROM

HOME — Lakes

of Windermere

dad Ian

Kaminski and

sons Jonah (left)

and Noah explore

the world.

WHERE’S THE

PARTY? — Glenmuir

dad Heith Hennel

and daughters Sydney

(center) and McKenzie

celebrate each other.

CENTER STAGE — MetroWest dad Cris Ombao is

starstruck by daughter Mikee (center) and son Marco.

FROM SON UP TO SON DOWN — Winter

Garden dad Kevin O’Brien helps son Finn glide

through life.

THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES — Marblehead dad

Jason Surrell sees the world in a new light when he’s with

son Jacob.

MAIN SQUEEZES — Southwest Orlando dad Scott

Lynch and daughter Tori hold on tightly to each other.

GROWING UP — Regency Oaks at Stone Crest

dad Orlando Rodriguez and daughter Mia know the

best is yet to come.

TO THE RESCUE — Wesmere dad Kurt Seymour

saves the day for son Landon.

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PARK PALS— Independence dad Dale

Washington and daughter Grace answer the call of

nature.

LOVE’S EMBRACE — Citrus Oaks dad James

Spencer cherishes daughter Lindsay.

ALL HANDS ON DECK — It’s smooth sailing for

Windermere dad Dave Reichard and son Cael.

DADDY’S GIRL — Devora Rodriguez of Regency

Oaks at Stone Crest and dad Luis Aguirre’s roots run

deep.

GINGER SNAPS — Two redheads are better than one

for Southwest Orlando dad Ryan Hughes and daughters

Ireland (left) and Delaney.

MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY — Oakland

Point dad Casey Fabiano and daughter Michelle

Roberts have an everlasting love.

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Aubrey

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knows she’s

safe when

she’s with

Windermere

Terrace dad

Ron Birden

(front, right).

TAKE THE

WHEEL —

Brookestone

dad Adam

Bocken steers son

Zackary in the

right direction.

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Congratulations Class of 2020!

Dr. Phillips High School

Valedictorians: Felix Aguilar Lugo, Nancy Alayoubi, Sophia Castellanos, Stephanie Cervino, Aarsh Chokshi, Roxanne Deisseroth,

Lucia Gaynor, Sydney Kaufman, Ana Lopez Diaz, Michelle McGrath, Kaitlyn Montague, Rafael Moreno Salvatierra and Sarina Zhou

Salutatorian: Andrea Emmanuelli

Ocoee High School

Valedictorian: Katy Nguyen

Salutatorian: Emilie Montgomery

Class Song: I Lived by One Republic

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Antonia (Toni) JeBailey is graduating from the CIS Magnet Program at DPHS.

Toni served as Student Body President and looks forward to taking her leadership

skills and applying them in college, when she attends University of Florida in the fall.

Congratulations Toni and all the best at UF!!! Go Gators!!!


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Olympia High School

Valedictorian: Ryan Tassi

Salutatorian: Sarah Hinkle

Class Song: We Are Young by Fun

CONTINUED ON PAGE 35

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West Orange High School

Valedictorian: Payton Meece

Salutatorian: Steicy De Paiva

Class Song: Best Day of My Life by American Authors

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Windermere High School

Valedictorian: Guilherme Bejar

Salutatorian: Carolina Castellanos

Class Song: I Lived by One Republic

Foundation Academy

Valedictorian: Elijah Young

Salutatorian: Grace Langhoff ª


n Charities/Fundraisers

June 27 — Art & Stroll

Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave.,

Gotha, hosts the Art & Stroll, including

local artists at work, an art auction, mimosas

and pastries. The online art auction

ends July 3, 2020, at 5 p.m. Time: 9 a.m.-

noon. Cost: $15, with proceeds benefiting

the historic Nehrling Gardens. For more

information, call 407-445-9977 or visit

nehrlinggardens.org.

Aug. 29 — Benefit Wine Tasting

The Mini Cooper Showroom, 350 S. Lake

Destiny Drive, Orlando, hosts The Dunhill

Companies and Fields Auto Group’s 13th

annual Benefit Wine Tasting. Time: 7-10

p.m. Cost: $100, with proceeds benefiting

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and

Go Baby Go, UCF’s mobility and sociabililty

program. For more information, visit

www.varietyflorida.org or www.facebook.

com/varietyflorida.

Oct. 9 — A Grand Night For Singing

The Alford Inn at Rollins College, 300 E.

New England Ave., Winter Park, hosts

Opera Orlando’s fifth annual gala, A

Grand Night for Singing, a black-tie event

hosted by Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott

Maxwell and honoring Mary and Frank J.

Doherty. Activities include dinner, drinks,

dancing, silent and live auctions, and

operatic selections performed by renowned

soloists. Time: 6 p.m. for cocktail hour, 7

p.m. for formal dinner. Cost: $250, with

proceeds benefiting Opera Orlando’s

future seasons as it prepares to move to

Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for

the Performing Arts. For more information,

to RSVP or to purchase tickets, call 407-

512-1900, email info@operaorlando.org

or visit operaorlando.org/gala.

Oct. 15 — Celebration Of Motherhood

2020

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest

Ave., Orlando, hosts the Celebration of

Motherhood 2020, including a plated

breakfast. Time: 8:30-11 a.m. Cost:

$50, with proceeds benefiting Healthy

Start Coalition of Orange County families.

Donations are appreciated, and

sponsorships are available. For more

information, call 407-228-1481 or email

info@healthystartorange.org.

Nov. 14 — Harvest Of Hope Garden

Party Austin McWhite

Matthew’s was Hope killed Ministries’ July 16, seventh 2018,

annual Harvest of Hope Garden Party,

not July 18, 2018,

including light hor’doeuvres, music and

fellowship, as was takes published place at the Pines the of

Windermere. Cost: $75, includes catered

meal. June Donations 6, 2019, are accepted issue online, of the

and Southwest partnerships are Orlando available. Bulletin. For

more information, call 407-905-9500,

email scott.billue@gmail.com or visit

matthewshopeministries.org/partnership-levels.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

n Classes/Programs

Through Sept. 1 — Virtual Events & Classes

The Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant

St., Winter Garden, is open for essential

services — returns, grab-and-go service and

computer usage for up to one hour — only.

Face coverings are required. Virtual library

events and classes take place through Sept.

1. The Summer Reading Program also takes

place online through virtual Zoom events and

meetups, livestream events, prerecorded entertainment

on social media, and virtual reading

challenges and activities. For more information

about the reading program, visit ocls.

beanstack.org/reader365. For more information

about library services, call 407-35-7323.

n Miscellaneous

June 25 — MetroWest Food Truck Connection

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee

Road, Orlando, hosts the MetroWest Food

Truck Connection, including food, fun and

music. Social-distancing guidelines are

observed. Time: 5:30-9 p.m. For more information,

visit www.metrowestcommunity.com.

July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 &

Dec. 7 — First Free Mondays

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.,

Orlando, hosts First Free Mondays, during

which guests can visit the 50-acres garden

and explore more than 8,000 varieties of

plants. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information, call 407-246-2620 or

visit leugardens.org.

July 8 — Job Fair

Central Florida Fair Expo Park, 4603 W.

Colonial Drive, Orlando, hosts the Central

Florida Job Fair, including more than 100 companies

seeking people to fill thousands of career

openings. Attendees should dress professionally

The merger of Eckerd Connects

and Odle Management Group

was facilitated by Capital

Strategies Group and Oaklyn

Consulting. It was not for Odie

Management Group and

helped by Oakland Consulting,

as was published in the June 4,

2020, issue of the Southwest

Orlando Bulletin.

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2 99

compiled by Lisa Sagers

and bring résumés. No children, please. Time:

noon-4 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

For more information about attendance or to

register, visit www.cfec.org/job-fairs. For questions,

call Christian, 407-834-4022.

July 12 — Video Contest Submission

Deadline

The Orange County Supervisor of Elections

office holds a contest for an animated video

about vote-by-mail. The maker of the winning

video receives a $200 Visa gift card.

All entries must mention certain aspects of

the vote-by-mail process, such as the deadline

to make a vote--by-mail request, contact

info for the elections office, and how

vote-by-mail ballots can be returned. The

public will have the opportunity to vote on

the submissions and choose the winner. The

entry deadline is July 12, 2020, at 11:59

p.m. For more information, call 407-836-

2070 or visit www.ocfelections.com/

videocontest. Email video submissions to

videoentry@ocfelections.com.

July 30 — Photography Contest

Submission Deadline

The city of Orlando’s Historic Preservation

Board seeks photographs that capture the

Limited time only at participating restaurants.

Additional charge for Extras. Plus applicable tax.

No additional discounts or coupons may be applied.

Prices and subs included may vary. Delivery available in

select areas. See Subway.com/delivers for details.

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Meatball Marinara

Cold Cut Combo

Black Forest Ham

Spicy Italian

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beauty of Orlando’s historic structures and

contain Florida’s various architectural styles

to be used in the board’s annual calendar.

In order for photos to qualify, subject matter

should be structures at least 50 years

old and be within the city limits. A $100

honorarium is awarded to each photographer

whose picture is selected for the 2021

Historic Preservation Board Calendar.

Submissions must be sent or postmarked

by June 30, 2020, at 5 p.m. Mail photos to

the Historic Preservation Office at P.O. Box

4990, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL

32802. For more information and parameters,

visit orlando.gov/calendarcontest;

call Heather Bonds, 407-246-3416; or

email heather.bonds.orlando.gov.

n Networking/Clubs

June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 —

Tuesday Networking Group Meetings

West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s

Dan Petro’s Conference Room, 12184 W.

Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, hosts Tuesday

Networking Group meetings. Meetings are

free for WOCC members and exclusive to

one person per industry. Time: 8-9 a.m. For

more information, email Bob Gentile at bob@

naturalsolutionsllc.com or Gayle Tomasina at

gayle.tomasini@headquarterhonda.com.

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June 24, July 8 & 22 — Horizon West

Networking Group Meetings

The Center for Health Improvement (Second

Floor) at Orlando Health Emergency Room

and Medical Pavilion — Horizon West,

17000 Porter Road, Winter Garden,

hosts meetings of West Orange Chamber

of Commerce’s Horizon West Networking

Group. Time: 8-9 a.m. Meetings are

free for WOCC members and exclusive

to one person per industry. For more

information, email Tina Zernickow at

tzernickow@axiombanking.com.

June 25, July 9 & 23 — Thursday

Networking Group Meetings

Meeting Room B at Dr. P. Phillips YMCA,

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando, hosts

meetings of West Orange Chamber of

Commerce’s Thursday Networking Group.

Time: 8-9 a.m. The meeting is exclusive to

two business members per industry; however,

you must be a WOCC member to

join. For more information or to become

a chamber member, email Marc Jablon at

marc@imaginethatpromo.com.

July 1, 15 & 29 — Wednesday

Networking Group Meetings

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 10971

W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts meetings

of West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s

Wednesday Networking Group. The July

29 meeting location is TBD. Time: 8-9 a.m.

Meetings are free for WOCC members and

exclusive to one person per industry. For

more information, email Tom Sheldon at

tsheldon@anylabtestnow.com.

n Support Groups

June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 — Youth

Grief Support Group Meetings

Cornerstone Hospice offers youth grief

support group meetings for children 6-11.

Participants meet weekly via video conference

with the hospice’s specially trained

children’s bereavement counselor. The

meetings are free; however, attendees

must register by calling 866-742-6655

or emailing bereavement@cshospice.org.

Once registered, participants receive

login instructions. Time: Mondays at

1:30 p.m. For more information, visit

www.cornerstonehospice.org.

June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 — Teen

Grief Support Group Meetings

Cornerstone Hospice offers teen grief

support group meetings for youth 12-17.

Participants meet weekly via video conference

with the hospice’s specially trained

children’s bereavement counselor. The meetings

are free; however, attendees must register

by calling 866-742-6655 or emailing

bereavement@cshospice.org. Once registered,

participants receive login instructions.

Time: Mondays at 2:30 p.m. For more information,

visit www.cornerstonehospice.org.

n Volunteer

Opportunities

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed

The Foster Grandparent Program seeks limited-income

volunteers 55-older to join in helping

children in schools all around Central

Florida. For more information, call 407-298-

4180 or visit volunteersforcommunityimpact.

org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FGP-

Info-Flyer-1-13-20.pdf.

Ongoing — Pet Foster Homes Needed

As part of its Pet Peace of Mind program,

Cornerstone Hospice seeks foster homes

for pets left behind after their owners

pass away. For more information or to

receive an application to foster, email

ppom@cshospice.org. For more information

about hospice volunteer opportunities,

call Sharon Smith, 404-290-1583; or email

ssmith@vcifl.org.

Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete

Trail, Oakland, seeks adults interested in

learning about the history, wildlife, plants

and restoration efforts at ONP to volunteer

at the preserve to greet visitors, help

answer questions and lead a tour from

time to time. Workdays are Mondays and/

or Saturdays. For more information, email

outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org

or visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.

org/guide. To register online, visit

oaklandnaturepreserve.org.

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida,

12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, seeks

volunteers who can help with donation

sorting, mattress recycling, warehouse

maintenance, administrative work, special

events or general maintenance. For more

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

or email jessi@mustardseedfla.org.

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed

The town of Oakland seeks volunteers to assist

in various fun and fulfilling roles at The Healthy

West Orange Arts and Heritage Center.

Applicants must consent to a criminal background

check. For more information, call Pamela

Stewart, 407-656-1117, ext. 2112; email

arts&heritage@aoklandfl.gov; or visit bit.ly/

artsandheritagecenter.

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Can you help us get the word out?

This is as frontline as it gets. Matthew’s Hope is nearing a 40% increase in the number of people we are serving, tripling the number of visits

than pre-COVID-19! Our weekly inventory burn rate is now running 7 times what it was prior to this crisis. These numbers are overwhelming,

and we are now beginning to visually see the homeless of our community, around the community, as we are unable to hide them in plain

sight as we were prior to having to shut down showers, haircuts and our laundry service.

We hope to add back these services, by appointment, soon, but our resources are being stretched well beyond anything we believed

possible to keep up with.

Since this crisis began, Matthew’s Hope has distributed over 8,500 protective masks, over 80,000 pounds of nonperishable food, 58,000

personal hygiene items, 11,800 prepared meals and almost 9,200 items of clothing, and that is just a snapshot!

Our Bus has been converted into a moving pantry, distributing nonperishable foods, hygiene essentials and basic clothing needs. Our

Medical & Mental “Health Care” Team is visiting with each person, comforting, taking temperatures & blood pressures, and making sure

our homeless friends remain compliant on their medications, dress wounds, etc. A third Team is delivering warm, prepared breakfasts and

lunches sponsored by or prepared by some of our Community Partners.

If you can’t get to us, would you consider ordering online and having your donation delivered to us; or donate financially instead in the

same amount you may have otherwise purchased? Without you, we cannot continue to care for the homeless men, women and children

of our community.

Want to help in some way? Need more information? Call 407.905.9500

or contact us at info@MatthewsHopeMinistries.org

To donate financially, TEXT MHM to 41444

or https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/donate-money

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