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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

THE BUSINESS CORNER .................................................................... 5 

BACK TO SCHOOL 2021 .................................................................. 6 

SCHOOL NEWS ............................................................................... 9 

BUSINESS PROFILE .......................................................................... 11 

Feel and Look Your Best! / Naturally You Med Spa 

Visit Royal for the best quality and best priced plants! 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS SEEN ............................................................. 13 

Winter Garden League i9 Sports 

SOUTHWEST SOCIAL SEEN ............................................................. 14 

Art After Dark 

LIVING WELL ................................................................................... 15 

Health Strategies To Get You Moving! 

Warm Weather Wellness 

Options in Medicare Coverage 

Skin Care Backed by Science 

For Excellent Dermatological Care 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................. 26 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 29 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 30 

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CHURCH 

RESORT/HOTEL 

A new church is coming to 

Southwest Orlando. Nations 

Church is an evangelistically oriented, 

discipleship-focused family 

church led by Daniel Kolenda, 

evangelist and president of Christ for 

all Nations. Join Eddie James, Eric 

Gilmour, Jenny Weaver and many 

others Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at the 

Hilton Hotel on Destination Parkway 

for an amazing new church launch. 

Kids ministry will be provided for children 

from birth through fifth grade. 

Nations Church meets at Olympia 

High School on Sundays at 9 a.m. 

and 11 a.m. For more information 

or to sign up for updates, visit www. 

wearenations.church. 

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2021 

Children’s thoughts across Southwest Orlando are inevitably turning to 

the first day of school. The school year, which begins Aug. 10 for public 

schools, is only a few days away, and students and their families can get 

a jump-start by preparing now. The beginning of school is an exciting time, 

but many parents are still worried about what the coming year may hold. 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 24th annual Back to School section provides 

a comprehensive look at a variety of school-related topics. In the 

following articles, area experts offer insights into different concerns often 

brought about by the start of a new school year. For students, there 

are articles about preparing for a return to school. For parents, there are 

tips for choosing the right school and getting ready for the upcoming 

academic year. 

• The Right School for Your 

Family 

by Casey Vaughn, Creative Marketing Manager 

The First Academy 

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When evaluating the variety of educational 

options in the Central Florida 

community, it’s important to know 

what is most important for the education 

of your child as well as their overall 

well-being. Here are questions to 

ask when considering a new school 

this fall: 

• How does the school excel in academics 

and beyond? Does the school 

equip students to excel at the collegiate 

level? You should look for a school that 

not only prepares students for college 

but also puts a premium on the academic 

success of every student, focusing 

on wisdom beyond scholarship and 

social-emotional well-being. Research 

the academic mile markers and opportunities 

for your child, from early childhood 

testing to his or her senior thesis. 

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• What is the school’s culture? 

From laughter on the playground 

to deep conversations in the classroom, 

how are students developing, 

socializing and excelling? Examine 

how the school’s teachers grow a 

healthy culture in their classrooms, 

developing character and participation. 

How does the school’s mission 

prepare children for life as 

leaders in today’s society? It should 

be interwoven into the fabric of 

the school’s culture, education and 

experience. 

• How does the school commit to 

your child’s development and wellbeing? 

Does the school work to support 

and grow your whole child? A 

successful, independent school will 

not only put a priority on academics 

but will provide opportunities for 

growth and success in athletics, fine 

arts, extracurriculars, leadership, enrichment 

and more. Students should 

have opportunities to grow spiritually 

and socially. In a private Christian 

school, its faith should be the thread 

that runs from the football fields to the 

whiteboard. 

While some families will choose a 

private school solely on data, finding 

the right private school goes beyond 

facts. When you step on a school’s 

campus, you should feel the facts 

come to life. 

• Digital Detox 

by Tami Murphy, Curriculum Coordinator 

Holy Family Catholic School 

407-876-9344 

www.hfcschool.com 

We all know that during the summer 

months and especially during the 

pandemic, parents and children have 

spent more time than ever before on 

electronic devices. As we prepare to 

go back to school, here are some hints 

to help ease the transition with a digital 

detox: 

• Cut back on screen time. (No 

more than 10 minutes per age per day 

up to age 6. Through the teen years, 

no more than two hours per day.) 

• Any device that uses the internet 

should only be used in common 

areas of the house. Children’s rooms 


should be free of phones, tablets and 

computers. 

• Make sure privacy settings are 

being utilized. Keep in mind, each 

app on your child’s device has its own 

set of privacy settings. 

• No personal information should be 

shared in usernames and passwords. 

• Keep all posts light, bright, polite 

and private. 

Digital detox can help parents and 

children alike as they prepare for their 

more demanding school year schedules. 

Have a great 2021-22 school year! 

• Tips to Ease Into the School Year 

submitted by Windermere Preparatory Admissions 

Team 

Windermere Preparatory School 

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Worried about the transition from 

summer to fall? To help streamline fall 

chaos, use the following tips to start off 

the new school year off right: 

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• Attend planned events such as orientation 

and meet the teacher to give your 

child an opportunity to “break the ice” 

from the start. Your child will feel more 

comfortable with his or her new and future 

peers, teachers and classroom. 

• Plan play dates with new and current 

friends to stay connected. Ask your 

school about school play date events 

and/or new parent connections prior to 

the first day of school. 

• Invest time to review the school's 

supply list and make plans to purchase 

the items with your child. Empowering 

your child to pick and choose the items 

from the list creates excitement. 

• Plan ahead and ease into the routine 

a few weeks ahead of time. Start 

setting the alarm clock a little earlier 

each day until you are at the time your 

children will need to be up for school. 

• End the summer with a fun family activity 

such as a beach day, bowling, water 

park or something that your children 

have been wanting to do all summer. 

While it’s always hard to get back into 

the school routine, it’s easiest if you plan 

ahead and communicate with your children 

as much as possible so they know 

exactly what to expect the first few days of 

school. Once the first day is done and everyone 

has survived, go out for ice cream 

or dinner to celebrate the new school year. 

• The Many Benefits of Private 

Schools 

by Joseph Cioffi, Marketing Director (Tilden Road) 

Foundation Academy 

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407-656-3677 (Winter Garden) 

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Enrolling your child in a private school 

can have great benefits. From an enhanced, 

rigorous academic curriculum to 

athletics and fine arts programs, private 

schools come with a wealth of unique opportunities 

for students. Private schools 

also offer opportunities for parents and 

families to get involved by volunteering for 

outreach events and parental programs to 

support the school and its mission. 

If you’re considering a private school 

for your student’s education, you may 

have questions about the different 

benefits, costs and opportunities available 

at a private school. 

SCHOOL EVENT 

• Foundation Academy invites 

the community to experience what 

Orange County 

Public Schools 2021-22 Student Calendar 

Aug. 10 

Sept. 6 

Oct. 7 

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Oct. 29 

Nov. 22-26 

Dec. 17 

Dec. 20-31 

Jan. 3 

Jan. 17 

Feb. 21 

March 10 

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makes it one of Central Florida’s top 

private Christian schools. Its preview 

events take place Oct. 16, Nov. 13, 

Jan. 22 and March 5. Since 1958, 

FA has partnered with families and 

the church to build a foundation 

for life. For more information, visit 

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Members of Dr. Phillips High’s 

2020-21 Interact Club attended 

a Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips 

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(L. to r.) Rachel 

Jost, Niki Mallu, 

Ricky Liu, 

Mrs. Garner, Zineb 

Elmeani and Mia 

Wolman of Dr. 

Phillips High’s Interact 

Club speak to the 

Rotary Club of 

Dr. Phillips. 

times and had been to five different 

schools, forcing him to grow up 

quickly and make new friends often. 

After so many moves, Logan’s mom 

decided she didn’t want to uproot 

her kids’ lives anymore, which could 

have meant separating their family. 

Everything changed when Logan’s 

math teacher at the time recommended 

FLVS. Without online education 

at FLVS, Logan believes that his 

family would have been separated. 

But now, they are closer than ever. 

Logan also found confidence in himself 

and discovered his passion — forensic 

science — which he will be 

studying at the University of Central 

Florida this fall. He even helped 

other students transition to online 

learning during the beginning of the 

pandemic and helped tutor FLVS students 

in math. 

meeting to inform Rotary members 

about a job-shadowing program 

the club was promoting. Club sponsor 

Mrs. Garner was joined by 

students Zineb Elmeani, Rachel 

Jost, Ricky Liu, Niki Mallu and 

Mia Wolman. 

• Michelle Lea Nye, assistant 

principal at Oak Hill Elementary. 

• Debra Lynn Turner, assistant 

principal at Sunset Park 

Elementary. 

• Chivas Latrae Coner, assistant 

principal at Gotha Middle. 

• Amanda Jenkins and Erin 

Verhelst-Wagner, assistant principals 

at Ocoee High. 

Virtual School’s largest graduating 

class this past spring. Logan attended 

FLVS full-time and graduated with 

a 4.0. He grew up in a military family. 

By the time he was in fifth grade, 

Logan had already moved seven 

Orange County Public Schools received 

recognition for its innovative 

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Dr. Phillips High 2020-21 seniors (l. to r.) Jewel Starkey, Alayna Ruggiero, Kaley 

Duong, Guytchell Paul and Aaliyah Christian receive Bill Spoone scholarships from the 

Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. 

WE THINK BEYOND TRADITIONAL EDUCATION 

TO TRANSFORM LEARNING 

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Orange County Public Schools 

officials announced several administrative 

personnel changes for the 

upcoming school year. Among them 

are the following: 

• Nybria Sade Avion Johnson, 

assistant principal at Dr. Phillips 

High. 

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implementation and use of educational 

technology. The International 

Society for Technology Education 

selected OCPS as an ISTE 

Distinguished District Award. The 

award honors districts that demonstrate 

effectiveness and innovation 

in the use of educational technology; 

ensure equitable, accessible 

and appropriate learning opportunities 

aimed at improving outcomes 

and increasing engagement for all 

students; and exhibit a progressive 

mindset when it comes to challenges 

in education and embrace new 

ideas and act on them. 

For the first time since 2009, Orange 

County Public Schools will open two 

high schools at once for the 2021- 

22 academic year. Horizon High 

and Lake Buena Vista High will 

relieve overcrowding in rapidly growing 

southwest Orange County, adding 

about 5,500 seats of high school 

capacity in the nation’s eighth-largest 

school district. Both schools held 

sneak peeks Aug. 2. An additional 

school, Water Spring Middle, 

will open temporarily in a wing of 

Horizon High this month while a permanent 

campus is being built. 

Officials of the National Merit 

Scholarship Corp. announced college-sponsored 

merit scholarship 

winners for the following 2020-21 

seniors: 

• Ahad Ansari of Lake 

Highland Preparatory School, 

National Merit University of Central 

Florida Scholarship. 

• Sara Belal and Simran 

Ghulldu of Dr. Phillips High, 


Florida Scholarships. 

• Evan Dodge of West Orange 

High, National Merit University of 

Central Florida Scholarship. 

• Isabel Johnson of Windermere 

High, National Merit 

University of Florida Scholarship. 

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Orlando 

Teacher of 

the Month 

Congratulations to Southwest 

Orlando Bulletin June 2021 Teacher 

of the Month Amy Cline of The 

First Academy. 

“Miss Cline is incredible and makes 

learning fun! She uses music to help 

the kids learn new concepts in the 

classroom by playing the piano and 

guitar for her students. Our child loves 

singing with her and has learned so 

much this school year [2020-21]. Miss 

Cline is also so kind and understanding 

and has been supportive with our 

child’s learning differences. She leads 

by example, with service before self, 

and teaches her students about ways 

to show kindness and love inside and 

outside of the classroom. Not only is 

our child learning to read and write 

and receiving an amazing education, 

he is also learning good citizenship. 

We adore Miss Cline and feel she is 

an outstanding educator. We could 

not have asked for a better teacher 

for our child.” 

Congratulations to Southwest 

Orlando Bulletin July 2021 Teacher 

of the Month Kelly Barton of 

Lake Whitney Elementary. 

“She has done an amazing job with 

keeping the kiddos engaged and also 

letting the kids who returned to inperson 

adjust back to the classroom 

after being home. My son was used 

to moving a lot when in his own room 

attending virtually, and she’s found 

ways for him to burn off his energy in 

a non-disruptive way. He was worried 

about going back, as he liked being 

at home, but he also really wanted to 

be with kids again. She is very calm, 

keeps the kids interested in school, is 

kind and keeps me informed as a parent, 

as well. My son has excelled in her 

class, getting straight A’s (which didn’t 

happen previously). She makes learning 

fun, and I’m amazed at what he’s 

retaining in science and social studies. 

He finds the subjects very interesting.” 

Although we try to ensure that all information presented 

above is the most current, correct and dependable 

available, we do rely on others for the source of our 

news. Therefore, the Southwest Orlando Bulletin and 

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held responsible for the validity of the information 

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Feeling your best often means feeling 

confident in how you look. Your 

face is typically the first thing others 

notice about you, and its appearance 

can say more than any other 

feature. As people age, smooth and 

youthful skin can turn dry and become 

prone to lines and wrinkles. 

Regardless of their age, many 

people find their skin doesn’t reflect 

how young they feel or the beauty 

of their inner selves. Aesthetic treatments 

can be the best way to bring 

back your skin’s healthy glow and 

show the world the best version of 

yourself. Beth Moffett’s life’s passion 

is to help others bring out their 

inner natural beauty. 

Moffett became a registered 

nurse first assistant (RNFA) 42 years 

ago. She began working in aesthetics 

for a plastic surgeon and 

found that the artistry of handling 

injections and helping patients 

bring out their natural beauty suited 

her. She has now been working in 

aesthetics for more than 30 years. 

With so many years of experience, 

Moffett is confident in claiming the 

title of most experienced injector in 

the Orlando area. She estimated 

that she has performed more than 

400,000 injections. 

After spending 15 years as the 

aesthetic side of Dr. Jan Karlin’s 

medical practice, Moffett opened 

Naturally You Med Spa, which 

operates out of a Brazilian health 

clinic off Apopka-Vineland Road. 

While Dr. Karlin continues to act as 

her on-site medical director, Moffett 

takes her time with patients to address 

their needs and give them a 

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Visiting Naturally You Med Spa 

highlights the spa’s boutique elements. 

The relaxing atmosphere and 

individual attention offers patients 

the space to ask all their questions 

and receive a wellspring of educational 

knowledge in return. Moffett 

completes an evaluation of each patient’s 

skin care needs and reviews 

his or her goals and expectations. 

“I’m very honest in what I do,” 

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Beth Moffett, RNFA, brings out the 

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come in, and they think they’re going 

to look 20 when they’re 60. 

They have to have realistic goals. I 

try to be very educational with them 

to know what the product can and 

cannot do.” 

With most of her patients ranging 

in age from 35-70 years old, Moffett 

specializes in Botox Cosmetic and 

fillers in the Juvéderm family. As 

people age, their skin begins to 

lose collagen and elasticity, leading 

to thin skin, wrinkles and sagging. 

Over time, those lines deepen and 

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that reduces fine lines and wrinkles. 

It relaxes the muscles of the face, 

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When having any kind of injection 

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good track record of very little bruising. 

Despite this, she advises patients 

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While fillers can last anywhere from 

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Moffett focuses on bringing out 

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“I do very natural-looking faces,” 

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Moffett believes everyone has an 

innate inner beauty and takes great 

pleasure in bringing that to the 

forefront. 

For more information about Naturally You Med Spa, call 

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Southwest Sports 

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Southwest Orlando’s children returned to summer sports and are headed into fall 

seasons with i9 Sports in the Winter Garden League. Among the players are 

Finn Allen of Stoneybrook West, who plays on the Galaxy soccer team; 

Hudson Allen of Stoneybrook West, who plays on the Phoenix Suns basketball 

team; Zack Bocken of Brookstone, who plays on the Tigers baseball team; and 

Easton Tuttle of Hamlin Reserve, who also plays soccer. Both the players and 

coaches enjoyed gathering again to learn and compete in various sports. 

▲ Zack Bocken of Brookestone 

plays beginner baseball for the Tigers. 

▲ Hudson Allen of Stoneybrook West 

plays basketball for the Phoenix Suns. 

▲ Finn Allen of Stoneybrook West 

plays soccer for the Galaxy. 

▲ Former Windermere Union Church 

Preschool classmates Easton Tuttle 

(left) of Hamlin Reserve and Zack 

Bocken of Brookestone play soccer 

and baseball, respectively. Easton plays 

for the Dallas Football Club, and Zack 

plays for the Tigers.


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Downtown Arts District officials announced the return of the popular Art After Dark semiformal soiree for young professionals on Aug. 14 from 7-10 p.m. The 

event will be hosted at CityArts Orlando, located at 39 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando. Art After Dark introduces young professionals to the Arts District and 

its mission through social interaction, arts engagement and networking. Guests can enjoy the celebration in a unique setting by strolling through CityArts’ six 

different galleries and Create Café. The evening’s festivities include interactive art experiences, meet-and-greet opportunities with special guest artists, live 

music, photo opportunities, a silent auction, craft cocktails and gourmet light bites from local restaurants. Limited Early Bird tickets are $40 per person online 

through Aug. 7 (or until sold out) and $50 per person from Aug. 8 until sold out. Art After Dark is a limited engagement with entry for 200 attendees. 

“Art After Dark was created to introduce young professionals or the ‘young at heart’ to the Arts District and our mission,” said Downtown Arts District Executive 

Director Barbara Hartley. “It’s extremely exciting to see Art After Dark nearly triple in size from its inaugural year. We look forward to bringing it back, and 

we encourage everyone to get their tickets early, as the event is guaranteed to sell out.” 

To purchase tickets, visit artafterdark21.eventbrite.com. For more information about the Downtown Arts District, visit www.downtownartsdistrict.com. Art After 

Dark is for age 21 and older.

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pandemic, which contributed to unwanted 

weight gain for 61% of Americans. 

“Whether you are ready to return to 

public fitness centers or are pursuing an 

at-home workout routine, the same priorities 

may remain key: daily exercise, proper 

nutrition and sufficient sleep,” said Anne 

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To help with those efforts, here are three 

strategies to consider to help make health a 

priority this summer and year-round. 

• Round out your home workout routine. 

While public gyms and group exercise 

classes may have appeal for many people, 

working out at home has several advantages. 

At-home exercise is typically less expensive 

than a gym membership, which may 

also help improve your financial fitness. 

Exercising at home may provide greater 

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a workout into a daily routine while 

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Daily exercise can prevent a range of health 

issues and diseases. 

help make the most of your at-home exercise 

efforts, consider investing in resistance 

bands, which generally are an inexpensive, 

space-saving option that may help 

with pre-workout warmups and options 

for strength training. A pair of adjustableweight 

dumbbells may offer versatility, enabling 

scalable resistance to help improve 

your strength. Finally, heart rate monitors 

or activity trackers may help you evaluate 

performance during individual workouts 

and over time. 

• Make movement a priority. Even if you 

have a limited or don't have a full gym setup 

at home, it is crucial to still stay active and 

not fall into the trap of participating only in 

sedentary activities such as binge-watching 

the latest TV series or movies. Consider taking 

short walks frequently throughout the 

day, aiming for six separate “miniwalks” of 

at least 300 to 500 steps. To help enhance 

cardiovascular fitness, consider at least one 

30-minute “brisk walk” of at least 2,000 to 

3,000 steps each day. To help build endurance, 

consider working toward 8,000 to 

10,000 aggregate steps per day. Moving 

more and sitting less may help boost the 

immune system, ease joint pain and curb 

cravings for high-sugar foods that may contribute 

to inflammation and disease. 

• Identify intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. 

In general, people may be motivated 

by a combination of intrinsic factors such as 

wanting to maintain a healthy weight and 

extrinsic factors such as financial rewards. 

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Daily exercise may offer several intrinsic motivators 

given research has shown consistent 

movement may help ward off depression and 

prevent issues like heart disease. To potentially 

earn incentives for pursuing healthier 

habits, it’s important to note that a majority 

of U.S. employers offer well-being programs, 

many of which include financial rewards for 

healthy activities such as walking, going to a 

gym, or meeting certain health benchmarks, 

e.g., cholesterol levels, body mass index or 

non-nicotine use. Importantly, some health 

plans offer access to wearable devices 

that may enable people to earn more than 

$1,000 per year in financial incentives for 

meeting certain daily activity goals. 

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Following these tips may help you swing 

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while encouraging healthy habits that 

may eventually translate to meaningful 

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The information provided is for general informational 

purposes only and is not intended to be, nor should be 

construed as, medical advice. Check with your doctor to 

determine what activity level is right for you. 

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During the warmer months, there’s 

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pesky sinus pressure. While more 

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• Control your allergy and sinus 

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people, monitoring pollen counts 

and limiting time outdoors on highpollen 

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You might also avoid hanging 

laundry outside, as pollen can stick 

to clothes and sheets as they dry, 

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Summer typically provides plenty 

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is an essential nutrient that affects 

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It’s also been shown to improve 

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n Oakland 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce representatives held 

a ribbon-butting ceremony for 

Alessandra Quintela Photography 

in Oakland. 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. 

n Turnburry 

Turnburry hosted its annual Fourth 

of July parade. Even with rain pouring 

down, many residents showed 

up with their families and decorated 

bikes, golf carts and even pets. They 

sang Singin’ in the Rain and patriotic 

songs while parading together. 

Everyone agreed it felt fantastic 

to be together again after being 

apart for so long. After marching 

photo courtesy of WOCC 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the opening of 

Alessandra Quintela Photography in Oakland. 

together, the group gathered for 

goodies and drinks. Old neighbors 

met new neighbors, and everyone 

enjoyed great fellowship. 

n Et Al 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

Several University of Central 

Florida students were initiated into 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

the Honor Society of Phi Kappa 

Phi. They included Celebration 

resident Christine Schallhorn, 

MetroWest residents Judah 

Soray and Narissa Yamin, 

Ocoee resident Huzaifa 

Peerzada, Windermere resident 

Mariam Spieler, and Winter 

Garden resident Madison 

Lamb. The students are among approximately 

30,000 students, faculty 

members, professional staff and 

alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa 

Phi each year. Membership is invitation 

only and requires nomination 

and approval by a chapter. 

Kudos to the following Southwestarea 

residents on their recent academic 

achievements: 

• Robert Head of Winter 

Garden graduated from Austin 

Peay State University. 

• Amanda Fleming of 

Windermere graduated with a 

Bachelor of Science in health sciences 

from Furman University. 

• Christian Bent of Winter 

Garden earned a Bachelor of Arts 

in intelligence and security studies 

from The Citadel. 

• Emerson College graduates 

included Ocoee resident Tyler 

Capraro, Bachelor of Fine Arts in 

musical theatre, and MetroWest 

resident Spencer Clark, Bachelor 

of Arts in media arts production. 

• University of Utah graduates 

included Windermere resident 

Dylan Christian, Bachelor of 

Science in games; and Winter 

Garden residents Courtney 

Cookson, Bachelor of Science in 

mechanical engineering; Mary 

Kathryn Curcio, Bachelor of 

Science in health, society and 

policy; and Natascha Klumb, 

Bachelor of Science in business 

administration. 

• Katherine Hartigan of 

MetroWest earned a Bachelor 

of Science in psychology from 

Kutztown University. 

• Windermere resident Kayli 

Lemieux and Winter Garden 

resident Larissa Naso graduated 

from Shenandoah University. 

• Shyanne Lowe of Ocoee 

graduated magna cum laude 

from Lock Haven University with a 

Bachelor of Science in nursing. 

• Tyana Velez of MetroWest 

graduated from Northern Illinois 

University with a Master of Science 

in digital marketing. 

Barbara Jenkins, a Southwest 

resident and the superintendent of 

Orange County Public Schools, 

became chair of the Council of the 

Great City Schools’ board of directors 

effective July 1 for a one-year 

term. The 150-member board is comprised 

of the superintendent and a 

school board member from each of 

the 75 big-city school districts represented 

by the council. Barbara has 

served as superintendent since 2012, 

and under her leadership, the district 

won the prestigious Broad Prize for 

Urban Education in 2014 and repeatedly 

has been recognized by the 

College Board for increasing access 

to Advanced Placement course work 

while simultaneously maintaining or 

increasing the number of students 

earning exam scores for college 

credit. 

Turnburry residents don’t let the rain stop their Fourth of July parade.

Harris Rosen, owner and operator 

of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, held 

a ribbon-cutting ceremony for his 

latest venture — the Rosen Aquatic 

& Fitness Center. The Southwest 

Orlando resident is an avid daily 

swimmer and former master’s swimming 

champion. RAFC is poised to 


welcome more than 50 aquatic competitions 

annually, as well as special 

events, out-of-town visitors and local 

members at one of the Southeast’s 

largest international swim facilities. 

It is also a membership facility that 

offers membership discounts to local 

hospitality-industry employees. 

Art Brown (left), past president of the Rotary Club of Dr. 

Phillips, introduces new President Terry Taggart, who is congratulated 

by former President Mary Ellen Kerber. 

Southwest Orlando resident Harris Rosen (third from right) cuts the ribbon on the Rosen Aquatic & Fitness 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

Aug. 21 — Staff & Board Cabaret 

Azalea Lodge at Mead Garden, 

1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, 

hosts Central Florida Community 

Arts' annual Staff & Board Cabaret, 

an evening of fun and music. Time: 

6 p.m. Ticket prices (starting at $1) 

are what you’ll pay, with proceeds 

benefiting CFCArts’ summer scholarship 

drive. For more information, visit 

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Sept. 18 — Black & White Gala 

Give Kids The World Village, 210 

S. Bass Road, Kissimmee, hosts 

the annual Black & White Gala, 

including dining and entertainment. 

Black tie optional. COVID- 

19 safety protocols are enforced. 

Cost: $349, with proceeds going 

toward making magical wishes 

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Nov. 20 — Harvest Of Hope Garden 

Party 

Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. 

Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, hosts 

Matthew’s Hope’s Harvest of Hope 

Garden Party, including light hors 

d’oeuvres, live entertainment, a 

silent auction, raffles and more. Scott 

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5:45-9:15 p.m. Cost: Tables of 10 are 

available for $600. Sponsorships are 

also available. For more information 

or to RSVP, call 407-905-9500, email 

nancy@matthewshopeministries.org 

or visit www.matthewshopeministries. 

org/garden-party. 

n Classes/Programs 

Aug. 12, 19 & 26 — Men’s Online 

Book Study 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 

hosts a men’s online study on the 

book Love Matters More. Time: 

Thursdays from 7:45-9 a.m. via 

Zoom. For more information or to 

register, visit u.st.lukes.org/default. 

aspx?page=3433&event=12764. 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

n Events/Performances 

Through Aug. 15 — Remembrance 

Exhibition 

The Orange County Regional History 

Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 

hosts Community: Five Years After 

the Pulse Tragedy, a special remembrance 

exhibition designed to reflect 

how the tragedy’s impact extended 

well beyond the physical boundaries 

of Central Florida. For more information, 

visit www.thehistorycenter.org/ 

exhibition/community-pulse. 

Through Aug. 31 — Oakland 

Historical Homes & Buildings Exhibit 

Healthy West Orange Arts and 

Heritage Center at the Town 

of Oakland presents Oakland 

Historical Homes & Buildings, digital 

paintings by Craig K. Brown, 

sketches from Rod Reeves, and 

wood art pieces by photographer 

Scott Lineberger. For more information, 

visit www.oaklandfl.gov/ 

artsandheritage. 

Through Sept. 5 — Enchanted Fairy 

Doors 

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest 

Ave., Orlando, hosts Enchanted Fairy 

Doors, an exhibit that features 20 

one-of-a-kind, whimsical fairy doors, 

which inspire children’s imaginative 

world of enchanted forests, secret 

gardens and the magic of fairies. 

Doors are located throughout the 

50-acre gardens. A map of the fairy 

doors and narrative of each “fairy” is 

given to every guest visiting the gardens. 

Cost: $10, adults; $5, children 

4-17. For more information, call 407- 

246-2620 or visit leugardens.org. 

Aug. 20 & 21 — Water Park Festival 

E11even Beachclub, 3230 Inspiration 

Drive, Kissimmee, hosts the Water 

Park Festival, featuring live musical 

entertainment by The Chain Smokers, 

Diplo, Swae Lee, Nelk Boys, Gordo, 

Lee Foss, Loco Dice and many others. 

The dress code is pool attire, 

and outside food and drinks are not 


allowed. For tickets and table reservations, 

visit 11beachclub.com. 

n Miscellaneous 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

Through Aug. 29 — Farmers Markets 

Downtown Clermont hosts farmers 

markets, including more than 90 specialty 

vendors. Time: Sundays from 9 

a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit 

clermontdowntownpartnership.com. 

Through Dec. 30 — Virtual Pints & 

Parables 


invites adults to join its Pints & 

Parables, a weekly online community 

that discusses the matters of life 

in today’s world, faith, philosophy, 

theology and more. Registration is 

required to receive a Zoom link. 

Time: Thursdays at 8 p.m. For 

more information or to register, 

email lvasquez@st.lukes.org or visit 

www.st.lukes.org/adults. 

Through Dec. 30 — Virtual Nerd 

Church 


invites adults to participate in Nerd 

Church, an opportunity to engage in 

meaningful discussion about biblical 

concepts through the lens of comics, 

video games and movies. Registration 

is required to receive a Zoom link. 

Time: Mondays at 8 p.m. For more 

information or to register, email 

lvasquez@st.lukes.org or visit www. 

st.lukes.org/adults. 

Aug. 26 — MetroWest Food Truck 

Connections 

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. 

Hiawassee Road, Orlando, hosts 

MetroWest Food Truck Connections, 

including food, fun and music. Socialdistancing 

guidelines are observed. 

Time: the fourth Thursday of every month 

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

visit www.metrowestcommunity.com. 


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Teacher of the Month! 

Each month, a deserving teacher from a Southwest Orlando 

school will be recognized for his or her hard work 

and dedication to students. 

To submit a nomination, 

send the teacher's name, 

school and why they deserve to be 

Teacher of the Month to 

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Aug. 29 — Gift Shop Grand Opening 

The Annex Building in back of St. Luke's United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland 

Road, Orlando, hosts the grand opening of 

Blessed Treasures, its new gift shop that will 

be open to the public. The grand opening 

takes place 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and regular 

operating hours are Monday and Tuesday 

from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 

a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds support stable housing 

and food security for Central Florida families. 

For more information, call 407-876-4991 or 

visit www.blessedtreasures.org. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Ongoing — Members Wanted 

The West Orange Women seeks women 

of all ages to join its group for fun, friendship 

and philanthropy. Annual dues are 

$20. For more information, call Mary 

Borgan, 407-929-3030; or visit www. 

westorangewomen.com. 

Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31 — Virtual 

Toastmasters Meetings 

Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 

4662754 holds Zoom meetings. 

Attendees learn to develop their oral 

communication and leadership skills 

in a supportive and positive learning 

environment. Time: Tuesdays from 

7-8:30 p.m. For more information or 

to request online Zoom meeting details, 

visit www.4662754.toastmastersclubs. 

org and click “Contact Us.” 

Aug. 11, 18 & 25 — Virtual Toastmasters 

Meetings 

The Turnpike Toastmasters Club holds Zoom 

meetings. Time: Wednesdays from noon-1 

p.m. For more information or to register for a 

virtual meeting, visit 2362.toastmastersclubs. 

org and click “Contact Us” at least one day 

before the event. 

Aug. 12, 19 & 26 — Virtual Toastmasters 

Meetings 

The Vista Toastmasters Club holds 

Zoom meetings. Time: Thursdays from 

7-8:30 p.m. For more information, email 

vistatoastmasters.zoom@gmail.com or visit 

www.vistatoastmasters.org. 

Sept. 15 — HCCMO Business After Hours 

Fun Spot Orlando, 5700 Fun Spot Way, 

Orlando, hosts the Hispanic Chamber 

of Commerce Metro Orlando’s Business 

After Hours. Reservations are required. 

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for 

HCCMO members; $10 for nonmembers. 

For more information, email 

tdavila@hispanicchamber.net. 

n Support Groups 

Aug. 10 & 24 — Mental Health Support 

Group Meetings 

Building C at St. Luke’s United Methodist 

Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, hosts free individual and family 

support group meetings for individuals 

affected by mental illness. Individuals meet 

in Room C-206, and families meet in the 

Founder’s Hall. The 90-minute meeting is 

peer-led and helps participants connect with 

each other, learn from each other’s experiences, 

share coping strategies and offer 

each other encouragement and understanding. 

Time: the second and fourth Tuesday 

of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-253-1900, email information@namigo.org 

or visit www.namigo.org. 

Aug. 10 & Sept. 14 — Virtual Support 

Group Meetings For Caregivers 

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource 

Center sponsors free support group meetings 

for caregivers in the Suite 281 Conference 

Room (next to the south elevators on the 

second floor) at Health Central Hospital, 

10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: 

second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. 

For more information, call 407-843-1910 

or visit www.adrccares.org. 

Aug. 16 & Sept. 20 — Virtual Youth Grief 

Support Group Meetings 

The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement 

Team holds virtual youth grief support 

group meetings for children 6-11 struggling 

with the loss of a loved one or feeling 

anxious, upset or confused because of 

the pandemic. Groups are free and open 

to the public. Registration is required. 

Time: first and third Monday of each 

month from 3-4 p.m. For more information 

or to register, call 866-742-6655 or visit 

www.cornerstonehospice.org. 

Aug. 17 & Sept. 7 — Virtual Teen Grief 



Team holds virtual teen grief support 

group meetings for teens 12-17 struggling 

with the loss of a loved one or 

feeling anxious, upset or confused 

because of the pandemic. Groups are 

free and open to the public. Registration 

is required. Time: first and third Tuesday 

of each month from 5-6 p.m. For more 

information or to register, call 866-742- 

6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice. 

org. 

Aug. 18 & Sept. 1 — Virtual Teen Talks 



Team holds virtual teen talks support group 

meetings for teens 12-17. Groups are free 

and open to the public. Registration is 

required. Time: first and third Wednesday of 

each month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more 

information or to register, call 866-742- 

6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org. 

n Volunteers Needed 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

My Brother’s Keeper seeks volunteers — 

especially adult men (18-older) of color 

— who can serve as positive role models 

and mentor boys and young men of 

color. For more information, email Grace, 

gdearden@vcifl.org, at Volunteers for 

Community Impact. 

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are welcome. 

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