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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ...............................................................5 

2023 SPRING MEDICAL DIRECTORY ...................................................9 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................25 

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER 

Rick V. Martin 

VICE PRESIDENT 

Yvette Martin 

March 2, 2023 

Volume XXXVII, No. 9 

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Q Gotha 

Gotha resident Bill Cowles, 

Orange County’s longest-serving supervisor 

of elections, announced that 

he intends to retire at the end of his 

current term, Jan. 6, 2025. He has 

been an integral part of the Orange 

County Supervisor of Elections office 

since 1989. Prior to joining the 

elections team as chief deputy, Bill 

served 13 years on the staff of the 

Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts 

of America. He was elected as the 

Orange County supervisor of elections 

in 1996 and was reelected in 

every election since. Bill supervises 

the fifth-largest county elections office 

in the state of Florida. “It has 

been the role of a lifetime to be 

trusted by the citizens of Orange 

County to conduct secure elections 

with the highest standards of integrity,” 

Bill said. “After a fulfilling 33 

years (which will be 35 years at the 

end of the term), first as chief deputy 

and now supervisor, it is time to 

pass the torch and retire to private 

life and enjoy time with my wife and 

four grandsons.” 

Q Windermere 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

Windermere resident 

Martha Harriman, 

CPA, was appointed 

interim board chairperson 

of Dave’s House. 

During her one-year 

term, Martha will be the 

first woman to lead the 

nonprofit’s work to end 

homelessness for men 

and women with serious 

mental illness through 

the development of 

permanent supportive 

housing. She succeeds 

Adam Schwartz of 

Schwartz Coaching & 

Advisory Inc., who completed 

his three-year 

term in 2022. Martha, 

a longtime Dave’s 

House advocate, previously served 

as board treasurer and an executive 

committee member for nine years. 

During this time, the nonprofit established 

best practice accounting 

procedures and met solid financial 

objectives year-over-year. 

Q Woodlands of 

Windermere 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Martha 

Harriman, 

CPA, of 

Windermere 

is the new 

interim board 

chairperson for 

Dave’s House. 

This year, Woodlands of 

Windermere’s homeowners association 

combined its annual meeting 

with the community’s Chili Cook-off. 

Residents who attended the meeting 

ate delicious food and mingled with 

their neighbors. The Chili Cook-off 

winners were Heather Mangum, 

Heather Mangum (right), Nancy Borkes (center) 

and Marjorie Dillingham place first, second and third, 

respectively, at the Woodlands of Windermere annual Chili 

Cook-off. 

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first; Nancy Borkes, second; and 

Marjorie Dillingham, third. 

Q Et Al 

Kudos to the following Southwestarea 

residents on their recent 

graduations: 

• The University of Tampa 

graduates included Ocoee resident 

Renata Candas-Cavazos, 

Bachelor of Science in marketing; 

Winter Garden resident Aya 

Farihi, Bachelor of Science in international 

business and marketing; 

and Winter Garden resident 

Andrea Mesqueue, Bachelor of 

Science in management information 

systems. 

• Celebration resident 

Thor Earp, Master of Business 

Administration, and Gotha resident 

Cynthia Freeman, Master 

of Science in management: human 

resources management, graduated 

from the University of Maryland 

Global Campus. 

• The University of Alabama graduates 

included Windermere resident 

Peyton Haines, Bachelor of 

Arts in communication and information 

sciences; Winter Garden resident 

Abigail Kennedy, Bachelor 

of Science; and Oakland resident 

Steven Rosser, Bachelor of Arts. 

• Matthew Geronimo of 

Windermere graduated from 

Palmer College of Chiropractic with 

a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. 

• Kelly Javar of Gotha graduated 

from the University of Northern 

Colorado with a Master of Arts in 

teaching American Sign Language. 

A group of women from the West 

Orange Republican Women, 

Federated and two men traveled 

to Tallahassee with 24 Orange 

County voters for the first reading 

of House Bill 1, The School Choice 

Mark 

Ramey 

(center), 

president of 

the Rotary 

Club of Dr. 

Phillips, 

welcomes 

Impact 

Innovators 

representatives 

Patrick 

Longano, 

Rotarian, and 

Katie Tocci 

to speak at a 

recent meeting. 

bill. Joined by groups from all over 

the state, they were excited to be 

able to participate in this legislative 

activity. The trip was sponsored 

by Americans for Prosperity, which 

paid for the transportation, meals 

Appointments are now available 

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Greece, for a program celebrating 

Woman’s History Month. Directed by 

Southwest Orlando resident Todd 

Thompson, Woman In Motion 

chronicles how Nichelle Nichols (Star 

Trek’s Lt. Nyota Uhura) transformed 

her sci-fi TV stardom into a real-life 

science career when she embarked 

on a campaign to bring diversity to 

NASA in 1977. Woman in Motion is 

available on demand and digitally 

and is streaming on Paramount+. 

Southwest Orlando native and 

University of Central Florida graduate 

Ciera Horton McElory held 

a launch party at Zeppelin Books 

for her debut novel, Atomic Family. 

The book is based on the work her 

grandfather did as a chief scientist 

at Salt River Project (SRP), one of 

the country’s leading nuclear weapons 

facilities. It explores the environmental 

fallout of the Cold War 

— and what it means to reckon 

West Orange Republican Women, Federated members (l. to r.) Ann Moy, Nancy 

Borkes, Amania Seluste, Donna Brown, Teresa Snipes, Maria Jones, Dayna 

Gaut, Vickie Herrington and JuDian Guimbellot attend the first reading of House Bill 

1, The School Choice bill, in Tallahassee. Not pictured: Bob Brown and Gregg Jones. 

and lodging. The West Orange 

Republican Women, Federated 

meets once a month for lunch at 

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & 

Lodge. For meeting information, 

visit worwf.org or email the group at 

info@worwf.org. 

a presentation to their parents and 

some members of the Rotary club. 

Officials of Orlando-based Stars 

North Films, Shout Studios and 

Concourse Media announced that 

the feature documentary Woman in 

photo courtesy of WOCC 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the 15th anniversary of 

Women in the Arts. 

Tangelo Park Elementary School students make presentations about the scientist whose 

name is embroidered on their white lab coats donated by members of the Rotary Club of 

Dr. Phillips. 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce ambassadors held a 

15-year anniversary celebration 

for Women in the Arts. 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. 

with the secrets we buried. Atomic 

Family is available anywhere books 

are sold. 

Although we try to ensure that all information 

presented above is the most current, 

correct and dependable available, we do 

rely on others for the source of our news. 

Therefore, the Southwest Orlando Bulletin 

and Cornerstone Publishing & Multi-Media 

LLC cannot be held responsible for the validity 

of the information presented here, nor does 

mentioning it constitute an endorsement. In Your 

Neighborhood news is welcome and may be 

mailed to P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786; 

or emailed to Lauren@kearneypublishing.com. ª 

As a Partner in Education for 

Tangelo Park Elementary School, 

Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips members 

encouraged science students to 

improve the school’s performance 

in academics. They donated white 

lab coats courtesy of fellow Rotarian 

Danielle Solomon Alhemovich, 

D.O., and her colleagues. To make 

it even more special, names of scientists 

were embroidered on the 

coats. The students were inspired 

to research their scientist and make 

Motion was named an official selection 

of the 2023 American Film 

Showcase (AFS). AFS is the premier 

film diplomacy program of the 

U.S. Department of State’s Bureau 

of Educational and Cultural Affairs 

and produced by the University 

of Southern California School of 

Cinematic Arts. The film was screened 

at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, 

China, last month during an event 

focused on promoting diversity and 

will again this month in Loannina, 

You’re invited: Annual 

Rummage Sale on March 18 

hosted by St. Luke’s United 

Women in Faith! Discover 

fabulous finds like gently 

used clothes, household 

items, electronics, and 

MORE, and all proceeds 

benefit missions. 

For more information visit 

st.lukes.org/rummagesale.


Schedule an appointment 

with one of our 

gastroenterologists 

at our new location: 

15536 W Colonial Drive (Unit B) 

Winter Garden FL, 34787


2023 Spring 

Medical Directory 

• Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery......... 10 

• Chiropractic Services.......................................... 10 

• Clinical Research................................................ 10 

• Dentistry.............................................................11 

• Dermatology..................................................... 14 

• Family Medicine................................................. 15 

• Functional / Medicine & Hormones..................... 15 

• Gastroenterology & Digestive Diseases.............. 17 

• Health Center.................................................... 17 

• Internal Medicine............................................... 17 

• Neurology / Neurosurgery................................ 18 

• Obstetrics / Gynecology..................................... 18 

• Optometry / Ophthalmology............................. 19 

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery............................. 22 

• Pain Management............................................. 23 

• Pediatrics........................................................... 23 

• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / 

Interventional Pain Management....................... 23 

• Psychiatry.......................................................... 24 

• Vascular Surgery............................................... 24


Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 

Keshini Parbhu, M.D. 

Remagin 

4750 The Grove Drive, Suite 230, Windermere • 407-704-3937 

www.remagin.com 

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To capture the essence of youth, the eyes and periorbita must look fresh and 

natural. Keshini Parbhu, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified oculoplastic 

surgeon who has created her practice around this very premise. She 

specializes in eyelid and brow surgeries, skin cancer reconstructions, laser skin 

rejuvenation, injectables, FaceTite, Morpheus8 and liposuction with facial fat 

transfer. She has curated her own medical-grade skin care line called Remagin 

+ ParbhuMD. Dr. Parbhu performs all treatments herself. She believes each person 

is unique and enjoys creating customized treatment plans with her patients. 

including decompression therapy, which specializes in disc problems in 

the lower back and neck; Functional Movement Technique (FMT) certification, 

which integrates innovative mobility and stability strategies along with 

a movement-based, practical kinesiology taping framework; Active Release 

Technique (ART), a manual therapy for soft tissue structures of the body; and 

chiropractic care for athletes, families and people involved in auto accidents 

and injuries. Dr. Nazario is member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of 

Metro Orlando and the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, and he continues to serve 

and support the Central Florida community. 

Clinical Research 

Nicholas Weber, D.O., Medical Director 

K2 Medical Research 

1584 Citrus Medical Ct., Ocoee • 407-500-5252 

k2med.com 

Chiropractic Services 

Guillermo J. Nazario, D.C. 

Mattia Spinal Care & Rehab Center, P.A. 

8915 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-909-4788 

www.mattiawellness.com 

Nicholas Weber, D.O., is the medical director of K2 Medical Research’s 

clinic in the Winter Garden area. He is an experienced primary care provider 

and researcher who has worked on more than 100 clinical trials, including 35 

Alzheimer’s disease studies. Dr. Weber is a graduate of the Chicago College 

of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, and he completed his family 

residency at Franciscan St. James Health in Illinois. Dr. Weber is a boardcertified 

physician in family medicine. 

Guillermo J. Nazario, D.C., graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic 

in Port Orange. Dr. Nazario practices several chiropractic techniques,

Dentistry 

Ziyad Maali, D.M.D. 

Sand Lake Dental 

7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 301, Orlando • 407-519-3079 

www.sandlakedental.com 

Ziyad Maali, D.M.D., has practiced dentistry at Sand Lake Dental since 

2004. He offers comprehensive dentistry with a focus on cosmetics. Dr. Maali 

and his staff offer many new treatment options to improve and enhance the 

dental health of every smile. Services include composite white fillings and 

bonding, porcelain crowns and veneers, teeth whitening and clear aligner 

therapy such as Invisalign, and sleep apnea oral appliances. Dr. Maali received 

his dental degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. 

He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of 

Cosmetic Dentistry, Florida Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, 

and Dental Society of Greater Orlando. 

Matthew D. McKissock, D.M.D., FAGD 

Windermere Dentistry 


www.windermeredentist.com 

Matthew D. McKissock, D.M.D., FAGD, offers treatments in all aspects 

of general, cosmetic and implant dentistry to include cosmetic smile 


makeovers with veneers and Invisalign clear braces. He is a graduate of 

The Citadel and the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a oneyear 

general dentistry residency while on active duty in the U.S. Army. He 

is a published author on dental anesthesia and a fellow in the Academy 

of General Dentistry. Dr. McKissock completed a 10-month, 300-hour 

miniresidency in dental implantology at New York University and practices 

CT-guided implantology. He has owned and operated Windermere 

Dentistry since April 2002 and lives in Windermere with his wife and 

three children. 

Emilia Rapport, D.M.D. 

Windermere Center for Dentistry 

401 Main St., Suite A, Windermere • 407-909-1097 

www.windermeresmiles.com 

Emilia Rapport, D.M.D., is the lead dentist at Windermere Center 

for Dentistry. She graduated from the University of Florida College of 

Dentistry and has been practicing in Central Florida for more than 20 

years. Dr. Rapport strives to treat each of her patients as if she was treating 

a member of her own family. She continually learns new and innovative 

dental techniques and procedures to ensure her patients’ comfort 

and that they undergo as minimally invasive treatments as possible. She 

has been voted as a top dentist in Orlando Family Magazine’s Readers’ 

Choice Poll. She lives in Windermere with her husband and four sons. Se 

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401 Main Street, Suite A, Windermere, FL 

Windermere Center for 

DENTISTRY 

Emilia Godoy-Rapport, D.M.D. 

Always Friendly & Gentle 

Cosmetic and family dentistry 

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Jeffrey S. Rizzo, D.M.D. 

Rizzo Dental Group 

6150 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 207, Orlando • 407-521-8765 

www.rizzodentalgroup.com 

Jeffrey S. Rizzo, D.M.D., has practiced implant, family and cosmetic dentistry 

in the Central Florida area since 2000. He is able to better diagnose 

patients’ dental needs through the use of state-of-the-art digital X-rays and 

an intraoral camera. He has advanced training in endodontics and implant 

restorations. He routinely updates his office with the most advanced dental 

procedures, including in-office tooth whitening procedures and oral appliances 

to treat sleep apnea. Dr. Rizzo also offers Invisalign, a proven, clear 

alternative to traditional braces. New patients and dental emergencies are 

always welcome and scheduled in a timely manner. 

William J. Rizzo, D.M.D. 

Rizzo Dental Group 

6150 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 207, Orlando • 407-521-8765 

www.rizzodentalgroup.com 

offers Invisalign, an alternative to traditional metal braces. Invisalign features 

clear trays that are comfortable and removable, with a typical treatment time 

of six to 12 months. Dr. Rizzo, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh 

School of Dental Medicine, completed a general practice residency at the 

Veterans Affairs Hospital in Pittsburgh before moving to Orlando in 1998. 

Rupal Thakkar, D.M.D. 

Windermere Dentistry 


www.windermeredentist.com 

Rupal Thakkar, D.M.D., earned a bachelor’s in biology and psychology at 

Syracuse University in New York before entering Tufts University School of 

Dental Medicine, Boston. After receiving her doctorate in dental medicine, she 

entered a private practice in the Boston area. In August 2005, Dr. Thakkar relocated 

to Windermere. She practices at Windermere Dentistry. Dr. Thakkar is 

trained and proficient in all areas of general dentistry. She has a special interest 

in health-focused dentistry, including metal-free fillings, porcelain crowns, 

veneers, bonding and smile brightening. She also treats sleep disorders, such 

as sleep apnea and snoring, with dental sleep appliances. 


William J. Rizzo, D.M.D., provides all phases of family and cosmetic dentistry. 

His practice offers advanced dental technology, including digital X-rays, 

an intraoral camera that allows each patient to see exactly what the doctor 

sees, Zoom and Boost whitening systems, and porcelain veneers. He also


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Dermatology 

Dean R. Goodless, M.D., FAAD 

Goodless Dermatology 

8690 Point Cypress Drive, Suite 110, Orlando • 407-566-1616 

www.goodlessdermatology.com 

Dean R. Goodless, M.D., FAAD, has practiced medicine for more than 30 

years. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and boardcertified 

by the American Board of Dermatology. He has been a dermatologist 

in the Greater Orlando area since 1997. Dr. Goodless was voted a top 

doctor in Orlando by Castle Connolly for more than 20 consecutive years. As 

a well-trained, seasoned dermatologist, he is prepared to handle all dermatological 

conditions. Patients can schedule appointments with Dr. Goodless or 

one of his experienced dermatology nurse practitioners. He maintains offices 

in Dr. Phillips and Celebration. 

Sharon A. Stokes, M.D., FAAD 

Windermere Dermatology & Aesthetics 

3276 Greenwald Way N., Kissimmee • 407-944-0999 

7798 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Suite 100, Windermere 

407-876-0994 • www.amazingskindoc.com 

Sharon A. Stokes, M.D., FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and certified 

by the American Board of Dermatology. She earned her medical degree 

at Louisiana State University and completed her residency in both internal 

medicine and dermatology at the LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Stokes’ practice 

carries a vast array of skin care products and offers cosmetic dermatology 

with services such as injectable fillers, chemical peels, fractional laser resurfacing, 

CoolSculpting fat reduction treatments, Titan skin tightening, laser hair 

removal and more. She also provides general and surgical dermatologic services, 

including removal and/or treatment of moles, warts, spots and rashes, 

skin cancer, acne and psoriasis. 

Guillermo J. Nazario, D.C.

Family Medicine 


Lara Hitchcock, M.D., FAAFP 

Hitchcock Health Institute 


www.mdvip.com/larahitchcockmd 

Lara Hitchcock, M.D., FAAFP, is board-certified in family medicine. She is 

affiliated with MDVIP, the leader in personalized health care, allowing her to 

focus on wellness, prevention and disease management as well as offer onsite 

screenings and unhurried visits. Included in Dr. Hitchcock’s comprehensive 

annual wellness program is a brain health assessment to identify and help 

preserve cognitive ability. After graduating from the University of Florida with 

a neurobiology degree, Dr. Hitchcock graduated from the renowned Mayo 

Clinic Alix School of Medicine, formerly Mayo Clinic Medical School. She 

founded Hitchcock Health Institute in 2005 and has been voted a best doctor 

and top doctor every year since 2005. 

Functional / Medicine & Hormones 

John C. Carrozzella, M.D. 

Florida Center for Hormones and Wellness 

7505 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-507-3837 

hormonesandwellness.com 

John C. Carrozzella, M.D., was a practicing orthopedic surgeon for more 

than 25 years, until he saw a new path to helping people through medicine. 

For the past several years, he has focused on interests in nontraditional 

medical specialties such as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, sexual 

health for men, sexual health for women, nonsurgical cosmetics, health and 

wellness, age management and integrative medicine. Dr. Carrozzella currently 

practices in the Windermere/Bay Hill/Dr. Phillips section of Orlando, 

where he devotes his practice to serving the needs of patients with hormonal 

deficiencies, sexual dysfunction, nutritional imbalances, incontinence, fibromyalgia, 

autoimmune disorders, etc. 

Erin Tongue, FNP-C 

Florida Center for Hormones and Wellness 

7505 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-507-3837 

hormonesandwellness.com 

Erin Tongue, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner at Florida Center for 

Hormones and Wellness. After witnessing her husband’s incredible transformation 

with hormone replacement two years ago, Tongue knew this was the 

only kind of medicine she wanted to practice as a provider. She believes 

patients need to be supported, seen, heard and understood to design the 

best possible care for them. Her philosophy aligned beautifully with FCHW’s 

patient-centric approach to care and helping others thrive — allowing them to 

experience true vitality for the first time in their lives. Her goal is to “help her 

patients feel as spectacular as she does.” 

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Gastroenterology & Digestive Diseases 

Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 

15536 W. Colonial Drive, Unit B, Winter Garden • 407-384-7388 

dlcfl.com 

Digestive and Liver Center of Florida promotes a patient-first experience, 

where the staff delivers sophisticated medical care in a compassionate, caring 

environment. Founded in 2005, the practice has attracted an exceptional 

and diverse team of physician specialists, serving Central Florida with a broad 

spectrum of internationally recognized authorities in gastroenterology, hepatology 

and colorectal expertise. Digestive and Liver Center continues to expand 

with five locations, two endo-surgical centers and tenured relationships with 

Central Florida’s leading hospitals. Patients find its brand of care promotes 

a clear and understanding view of their conditions and available treatments 

with a full range of procedure and screening options, from colonoscopy and 

esophageal endoscopy to advanced procedures addressing complex conditions. 

Co-founding partners Srinivas Seela, M.D., and Harinath Sheela, 

M.D. — both of whom earned their gastroenterology and digestive diseases 

fellowships at Yale School of Medicine — continue to architect the growth of 

Digestive and Liver Center of Florida and its associated endo-surgical centers 

and ancillary services of pathology, anesthesiology, clinical research and imaging. 

Their goal is to create a destination where patients learn about their 

conditions and how to better manage their own care with the sensitive guidance 

and treatment of the practice’s specialists. Its GI specialists are Basher 

Atiquzzaman, M.D., Moin Kola, M.D., Jessica Narváez-Lugo, M.D., 

Seth Lipka, M.D., Joseph Webster, M.D., and Sedat Ekici, M.D. Its 

colorectal surgeons are Sergio Larach, M.D., Sam Atallah, M.D., and 

Elisa Bianchi, M.D. In addition, Digestive and Liver Center of Florida boasts 

14 advanced practice providers who, with the physician corps, cover 365 

days per year in the medical centers, supporting the work of the center’s 

physicians. Among the conditions and diseases its specialists and team of 

advanced practitioners treat at the state-of-the-art facilities are abdominal 

pain, swallowing disorders, heartburn and GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, constipation, 

colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, complex liver diseases, diverticulosis, 

fatty liver, inflammatory bowel diseases, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, fecal incontinence, 

lactose intolerance, rectal bleeding, pancreatitis and weight loss. 


For convenience, CHC also offers evening hours Monday and Tuesday, 

and Saturday hours at its Apopka and Winter Garden centers. They accept 

Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans. They also offer a sliding 

discount program available for those with or without insurance. With a 

proud history dating back to 1972 in Apopka, CHC is a Federally Qualified 

Health Center organization, and it was accredited as a medical and dental 

home by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. 

Internal Medicine 

Niral Patel, M.D. 

Windermere Medical Center 

11600 Lakeside Village Lane, Windermere • 407-876-2273 

www.winmedhealth.com 

Niral Patel, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the 

founder of Windermere Medical Center. His mission is to provide the most coordinated, 

cost-effective and improved access to care for his patients and their 

families. The Southwest Orlando community has recognized this commitment 

and vision and has voted Dr. Patel the Best Physician in Southwest Orlando for 

nine consecutive years since he opened his practice in March 2014. Dr. Patel 

was also named one of Greater Orlando’s leading internal medicine doctors 

in Orlando Family Magazine’s Top Doctors Readers’ Choice Poll from 2016- 

2022. Dr. Patel has expanded the practice to two new locations: WinMed 

Health Kissimmee and WinMed Health Clermont. 


Health Center 

Community Health Centers Inc. 

840 Mercy Drive, Orlando • 407-905-8827 

13275 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden • 407-905-8827 

www.chcfl.org. 

Community Health Centers Inc. (CHC) is the go-to destination for comprehensive 

medical and dental care for families in Central Florida. With 16 

centers conveniently located across the region, they are dedicated to providing 

quality and compassionate health care services for both children and 

adults. Whether in need of pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, 

optometry, dental services, behavioral health, a pharmacy or an on-site 

lab, they’ve got patients covered. Visit www.chcfl.org for a list of services, 

hours of operation, to view the providers, and even request an appointment.



Neurology / Neurosurgery 

Max B. Medary, M.D., FACS 

Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine, P.A. 

7340 Stonerock Circle, Orlando • 407-355-0575 • 866-355-0576 

www.neuro-link.com 

Max B. Medary, M.D., FACS, practices at Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & 

Spine, specializing in complex surgery of the brain and spine, including skullbase 

and intracranial tumors, aneurysms and carotid disease, as well as complex 

disorders of the spine. Dr. Medary completed his medical education at the 

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Medical College of 

Pennsylvania, University of Miami, Cornell University and Allegheny General 

Hospital. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member 

of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurological 

Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and Acoustic 

Neuroma Association. 

Obstetrics / Gynecology 

Lori K. Lambert, M.D., LLC 

7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 5, Orlando • 407-363-2000 

www.lorilambertmd.com 

Lori K. Lambert, M.D., earned her medical degree at the University of 

Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency at Orlando 

Regional Medical Center. She is a fellow of The American Congress of 

Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has been in private practice since 

1989 and is affiliated with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health and 

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. She is a board-certified 

obstetrician-gynecologist and specializes in many areas of obstetrics and 

gynecology, including high-risk pregnancies; ultrasounds; endometrial 

ablations; and menopause management, including bioidentical hormone 

replacement, pellet therapy and minimally invasive surgery. She is also 

certified in laser hair removal, performs Juliet vaginal laser treatments in 

her office, and provides the O-Shot and aesthetic treatments for double 

chins. The office is also an authorized retailer for SkinCeuticals skin care 

products. 

Jose A. Torres, M.D., P.A 

Pain Management Specialist 

956 E. Osceola Parkway 

Kissimmee, FL 34741 

3813 Oakwater Circle 

Orlando, FL 32806 

(407) 933-6506 

Fax (407) 933-6526


Heather Temkin Welch, ARNP-C 


www.lorilambertmd.com 

Heather Temkin Welch, ARNP-C, received her Bachelor of Science in biology 

from Rollins College. She graduated with her nurse practitioner degree 

from Emory University in 1995. Since then, she has worked in women’s health 

in both public and private health care settings. She is certified by the National 

Certification Corp. in OB-GYN and had research published while at Rollins. 

She enjoys assisting women of all ages with their health care concerns. Temkin 

Welch has been working alongside Lori K. Lambert, M.D., since 2011. In 

her spare time, she enjoys studying genealogy, organic gardening and spending 

time with her son and family. 

Michael J. Tortorella, M.D. 

7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Medplex A, Suite 320, Orlando • 

407-363-1003 

michaeljtortorellamd.com 

Michael J. Tortorella, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist 

who offers treatment in operative gynecology, family planning, obstetrics, 

infertility, menopausal disorders, laser surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries 

and uterine-ablation technique. Dr. Tortorella completed his education at the 

University of Central Florida, with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology, 

and the University of Florida, with a Doctor of Medicine. He completed his 

residency at The University of Texas, Houston. Dr. Tortorella is a member of the 

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Tortorella is affiliated with 

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. He 

maintains a private practice, where patients can always see the doctor and 

receive personalized, specialized care. 

Optometry / Ophthalmology 

Wendy U. Bui, O.D. 

Bay Hill Eye Care 


www.bayhilleyecare.com 

Wendy U. Bui, O.D., practices optometry at Bay Hill Eye Care. She graduated 

from Illinois College of Optometry in 2006 and has been practicing in 

Central Florida for more than 10 years. Her office is equipped with the latest 

technologies in eye care and can handle all eye care needs, including ocular 

disease treatment; comanagement of LASIK and cataract surgeries; and glasses 

and contact lenses, including multifocal, astigmatism and scleral lenses. 

Bay Hill Eye Care is an optical boutique specializing in personalized optical 

care with more than 1,500 frames, including designs from Cartier, Gucci, Tom 

Ford, Salt and many others. Dr. Bui is accepting new patients. 


PRIMARY CARE THAT MAKES YOU PRIMARY 

Patients in Dr. Hitchcock’s highly regarded family 

medicine practice benefit from personalized, 

proactive care and service. 

Top-Ranked Annual Wellness Program* 

Cognitive Health Program 

Health Education Events 

Same/Next-Day Appointments 

24/7 Physician Reachability 

LARA HITCHCOCK, MD, FAAFP 

Board-Certified Family Physician 

Voted “Top Doc” and “Best Doctor” Consecutively Since 2005 

* Worth magazine named MDVIP a top 10 

executive wellness program and a top 7 

executive wellness program for women. 

Hitchcock Health Institute • 407.564.3264 • mdvip.com/LaraHitchcockMD 

7932 West Sand Lake Rd., Suite 201 • Orlando, FL 32819



Sean P. Coughlin, O.D. 

Bay Hill Eye Care 


www.bayhilleyecare.com 

Sean P. Coughlin, O.D., practices optometry at Bay Hill Eye Care. He graduated 

from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1992 and has been in 

Central Florida since 2005. His practice is equipped with the latest technologies 

and can handle all eye care needs, including ocular disease treatment; 

comanagement of LASIK and cataract surgeries; glasses and contact lenses, 

including multifocal, astigmatism and scleral lenses. Bay Hill Eye Care is an 

optical boutique, specializing in personalized optical care, with more than 

1,500 frames, including designs from Cartier, Gucci, Tom Ford, Salt and many 

others. Dr. Coughlin is accepting new patients. 

Becky Crockett, O.D. 

Southwest Orlando Eye Care 

7208 Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando • 407-271-8931 

www.southwestorlandoeyecare.com 

Becky Crockett, O.D., of Southwest Orlando Eye Care offers comprehensive 

eye care to the Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando communities. She is a boardcertified 

optometric physician who specializes in ocular diseases, pediatrics and 

contact lenses. Dr. Crockett earned her undergraduate degree at the University 

of Waterloo in Canada, where she graduated with honors in biomedical science. 

She received her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University 

College of Optometry, graduating with professional distinction along with a 

small group of students who earned the highest GPAs in the class and took part 

in extra lectures, presentations, volunteer work and tutoring other students. 

Brenda DeForrest, O.D. 

DeForrest Eye Center & Optical 

5006 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando • 407-298-8819 

www.deforresteyecenter.com 

Brenda DeForrest, O.D., is a Florida board-certified optometric physician 

offering complete eye care, including optical and contact lens fittings, LASIK 

evaluations, diabetic retinopathy evaluations and glaucoma treatment. She 

also provides no-puff glaucoma testing. Dr. DeForrest attended the University 

of Florida and New England College of Optometry, graduating with honors. 

She completed internships around the world, including Jerusalem; Boston; 

Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Atlanta. She completed her residency, specializing 

in ocular disease and postoperative care, at the Magruder Eye 

Institute in 1990. Dr. DeForrest is a clinical examiner for the Florida State 

Board of Optometry and a volunteer for Prevent Blindness Florida and Grace 

Medical Home. 

Benjamin Konynenbelt, O.D., FAAO 




DIANA HUSSAIN, M.D. 

7345 W. Sand Lake Rd. Ste 301 


321-204-8237 

www.flwellnessmd.com 

• Mayo Clinic trained and double board-certified M.D. in Interventional 

Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

• Voted and featured in Best Doctors in Orlando Magazine 

• Fluent in Spanish 

Services offered: 

• High-quality Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and image-guided 

injections for chronic injuries and arthritis 

• PRP for male and female hair restoration 

• Worker’s compensation, auto accidents and Slip and falls 

• Botox® injections for Migraines and aesthetics 

• Joint and spinal injections under X-ray and ultrasound guidance 

• Evaluation and non-opioid treatment of pain disorders 

• Specialized tests for muscle and nerve problems (EMG/NCS) 

Ben Konynenbelt, O.D., FAAO, of Southwest Orlando Eye Care offers comprehensive 

eye care to the Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando communities. 

Dr. Konynenbelt is a board-certified optometric physician and fellow of the 

American Academy of Optometry who specializes in pediatrics, post concussion 

and neuro-rehabilitative vision, myopia management and vision therapy 

services. He provides routine eye exams, specialty contact lens evaluations, 

emergency eye care, treatment of all eye diseases, and LASIK consultations. 

Southwest Orlando Eye Care has a brand-new optical boutique that carries 

several designer frames and sunglasses, including lines by Silhouette, Tom 

Ford, Maui Jim, Oakley and more. Most insurances are accepted. 

Michael J. Tortorella, MD 

Obstetrics & Gynecology 

Board Certified 

Pregnancy 

Family Planning 

Menstrual Disorders 

Menopause 

Second Opinion for Surgery 

In-Office Ultrasounds 

In-Office Surgery 

Minimally Invasive 

Surgery 

Sterilization 

(407) 363-1003 Michaeljtortorellamd.com 

7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd. 

Suite 320, Medplex A 

next to Dr. P. Phillips Hospital 


Listed in Best Doctors 

in Orlando Magazine


407-351-3232 

7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Ste. 3 


www.BayHillEyeCare.com



John Nowell, O.D. 




John Nowell, O.D., of Southwest Orlando Eye Care offers comprehensive 

eye care to the Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando communities. Dr. Nowell is 

a board-certified optometric physician who specializes in keratoconus, myopia 

control and specialty contact lenses. He provides routine eye exams, contact 

lens evaluations, emergency eye care, and LASIK and cataract pre- and 

post-op care. He also treats eye diseases, including the management of glaucoma, 

macular degeneration and diabetic eye care. Southwest Orlando Eye 

Care has a brand-new optical boutique that carries several hundred designer 

frames and sunglasses, including lines by Nike, Tom Ford, Kate Spade, Calvin 

Klein and more. Most insurances are accepted. 

Deepak Raja, M.D. 

Remagin 



Deepak Raja, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist 

specializing in cataract surgery, glaucoma and dry eyes. He recently became 

the first person in Central Florida to offer the light adjustable lens, currently the 

most accurate intraocular lens on the market. This lens implant can be easily 

altered after cataract surgery, giving patients unprecedented control over their 

visual outcomes. Dr. Raja continues to offer an array of minimally invasive lasers 

and microincisional glaucoma surgeries that have minimal discomfort and 

downtime. As a corneal specialist, he treats dry eye patients of all levels of 

severity, offering a variety of treatment options. Dr. Raja practices at Remagin, 

located in the heart of Dr. Phillips/Windermere. 

Remagin 



For more than 12 years, the team at Remagin has proudly treated the residents 

of Dr. Phillips and Windermere, serving their eye and oculoplastic needs 

with compassion, respect and professionalism. As the practice has grown, 

thanks to the community’s support, it has been able to integrate cutting-edge 

technologies into its services and broaden the scope of what it can provide. 

While it has always been about improving the quality of its patients’ lives, the 

practice now has a clearer vision of how to do so — optimizing vision, decreasing 

spectacle and eyedrop use, bringing comfort and instilling confidence 

in its patients’ appearances — all in a safe, welcoming environment. Whether 

it be autologous serum eyedrops for bad dry eyes, the light adjustable lens for 

premium vision after cataract surgery, or minimally invasive surgical face-lifts 

to help improve one’s appearance, patients can feel comfortable knowing they 

have the most innovative treatment options available to them. The doctors are 

fellowship-trained and experts in their fields, being frequently called upon to 

speak on these topics to other health care providers. Refine. Refocus. Remagin. 

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 

Erik J. Harriman, D.M.D., M.D. 

Oral & Facial Surgery Center 


200 W. Oak St., Kissimmee • 407-932-0883 

www.oralfacsurg.com 

Erik J. Harriman, D.M.D., M.D., was born in coastal Maine. He received 

his Bachelor of Science from the University of Maine, graduating summa cum 

laude. He completed dental school at Boston University and then attended 

Drexel University, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. He completed his 

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training in oral and maxillofacial surgery and served as chief resident at the 

University of Michigan. Dr. Harriman and his family moved to Orlando during 

the summer of 2022, and he practices at the Oral & Facial Surgery Center, 

which has served Central Florida for more than 30 years. 

Hal J. Levine, D.M.D., M.D. 





Hal J. Levine, D.M.D., M.D., was born in Long Island, New York. He received 

his Bachelor of Science in microbiology in 1985 and finished dental 

school in 1989, both at the University of Florida. He practiced general dentistry 

until he attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he 

received his medical degree in 1996 and his specialty certificate in oral and 

maxillofacial surgery in 1998. He is a diplomate of the American Board of 

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of the American Association of 

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Levine’s interests include dental implant 

surgery, and hard and soft tissue grafting procedures. He is also a certifying 

physician for qualified medical marijuana patients. 

Arturo A. Ydrach, D.M.D. 





Arturo A. Ydrach, D.M.D., was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received his 

Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University in 1991 and then completed 

dental school at the University of Puerto Rico in 1995. In 1999, he received his 

certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. 

He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and 

a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. 

Ydrach has lived in Orlando since 1999, and he practices at the Oral & Facial 

Surgery Center, which has served Central Florida for more than 30 years. 

Pain Management 

Jose A. Torres, M.D., PA 

3813 Oakwater Circle, Orlando • 407-933-6506 

956 E. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee • 407-933-6506 


Pediatrics 

Nasimul Siddiqui, M.D. 

Windermere Medical Center 

11600 Lakeside Village Lane, Windermere • 407-876-2273 

www.winmedhealth.com 

Nasimul Siddiqui, M.D., is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics 

and has been practicing medicine for 18 years. Dr. Siddiqui studied at D.J. 

Sindh Government Science College in Karachi, Pakistan, where he received 

his intermediate degree. He then earned a medical degree at Dow Medical 

College in Sindh, Pakistan, and completed pediatric residencies at both Mount 

Sinai Beth Israel in New York and Mercy Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Siddiqui 

performs minor urgent care procedures, including suturing lacerations, splinting 

fractured joints and draining abscesses, for Windermere Medical Center’s 

youngest patients. In his free time, Dr. Siddiqui enjoys playing tennis, reading 

and spending time with his wife and three children. Pediatricians are available 

in WMC’s walk-in clinic until 9 p.m. on weekdays. 

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / 

Interventional Pain Management 

Diana Hussain, M.D. 

Florida Wellness and Regenerative Medicine LLC 


www.flwellnessmd.com 

Diana Hussain, M.D., is double board-certified by the American Board of 

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Pain Medicine. 

She completed her internship in general surgery and residency in physical medicine 

and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She offers 

a variety of services, including evaluation and nonopiod treatment of painful 

conditions, Botox Cosmetic injections for migraines and other conditions, joint 

and spinal injections under X-ray and ultrasound guidance, electrodiagnostic 

studies, specialized nerve and muscle testing, and regenerative medicine with 

the latest technology in high-quality platelet-rich plasma. Dr. Hussain speaks 

fluent Spanish and is affiliated with AdventHealth and Orlando Health. 


Jose A. Torres, M.D., is board-certified in anesthesia and pain management. 

He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 

and completed an anesthesiology residency at Tulane Medical Center and a 

pain management fellowship at The State University of New York Downstate 

Medical Center, Kings County Hospital. Dr. Torres offers treatments in cancer 

pain, chronic pain and interventional pain management. He has been practicing 

in the Orlando area since 1998 and has solo practices in Kissimmee and 

downtown Orlando. Dr. Torres is affiliated with Health Central Hospital and 

Osceola Regional Medical Center and is a member of the Florida Academy 

of Pain Medicine, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, and American Society 

of Anesthesiologists. 

Nurse Practitioners: 

Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC 

Irene Gan, PMHNP 

Raykha Crag-Chaderton, PMHNP-BC 

Nadine Massillon, ARPN 

Therapists: 

Michael Kellogg, LMHC, ATR-BC 

Randie Morillo, LCSW, ACSW 

Amy Singleton, LMHC 

Brooke Parker, LMHC 

Cristal Daniel, LMHC 

Nadine Massillon 

Esther Pelissier



Psychiatry 

Syed O. Quadri, M.D. 

Psych Pointe of Florida 

5979 Vineland Road, Suite 109, Orlando • 407-270-7702 

www.psychpointe.com 

Syed O. Quadri, M.D., owner of Psych Pointe of Florida, is an experienced 

psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of child, adolescent and adult 

behavioral and mental health. Dr. Quadri has a reputation for delivering 

excellence in outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medicine management. 

He completed his neuropsychiatry residency at Texas Tech University Health 

Sciences Center. He is a psychiatric associate by The American Academy of 

Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, American Academy of Child and 

Adolescent Psychiatry, and American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. 

Continuing his education at The University of Arizona College of Medicine, 

Dr. Quadri completed his fellowship program in child and adolescent psychiatry. 

Psych Pointe of Florida aims to offer same-day and walk-in appointments. 

Vascular Surgery 

Charles S.C. Garnette, M.D., FACS 

Vascular Surgery & Vein Care Center 

7412 Docs Grove Circle, Orlando • 407-363-7760 

www.orlandoveins.com 

Charles S.C. Garnette, M.D., FACS, is board-certified in both vascular and 

general surgery. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of 

Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at the University of 

Rochester and completed fellowships in vascular and endovascular surgery at 

University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 

respectively. Dr. Garnette provides outstanding vascular surgical care for aneurysms, 

carotid-artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, leg bypasses, 

angioplasty and stents for blocked arteries, dialysis access procedures and 

more. He also provides comprehensive vein care, including laser, sclerotherapy 

and closure procedures for bad veins. His practice is located just behind 

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Accepted Plans: Aetna, Allegiance (Both FH and OH Disney plans), Ambetter by Sunshine Health, AvMed, BCBS, Cigna, 

Humana, Medicare with supplemental, OSCAR, United Healthcare and many more.

n Charities/Fundraisers 

March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 — Lenten 

Fish Fries 

The Men of Holy Family present the 27th annual Lenten 

Fish Fry, including family-style fried fish, french fries, 

green beans and coleslaw, at Holy Family Catholic 

Church, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. 

Dine-in and drive-thru meals are available. Time: 5:30-8 

p.m. Cost: $13 for adults, $5 children 6-12, free for 

children 5-younger. Children’s meals include mac ‘n’ 

cheese. For $2 more, get salad niçoise with in-house 

smoked salmon, fried shrimp or the weekly special (such 

as baked or grilled salmon with steamed vegetables). 

Appetizers, craft beers, wine, desserts and a 50/50 

raffle are also available for purchase. Proceeds benefit 

HFCC. For more information, call 407-876-2211 or visit 

holyfamilyorlando.com. 

March 11 — March For Meals St. 

Patrick’s 5K Run & Walk 

The Osceola Council on Aging Meals on Wheels 

program holds the March for Meals St. Patrick’s 5K 

Walk & Run sponsored by KUA at Kissimmee Lakefront 

Park (rain or shine), 201 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee. 

Activities include a 5K run/walk for individuals or 

teams, the largest and most spirited team competition, 

a free kids run, silent auction and more. Those who 

bring a nonperishable food item are entered into a 

special prize drawing. Participants are encouraged 

to wear the color green. Time: 6:30 a.m. for registration, 

7:30 a.m. for the walk/run. Cost: $35 through 

March 10 or $40 the day of the event if not sold out. 

Early packet pickup is at the Kissimmee Civic Center, 

201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, on March 10 from 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. To register online, visit runsignup. 

com/race/fl/kissimmee/marchformealsstpatricks5 

krunwalkpresentedbykua. 

March 11 — More Than Pink Walk 

Susan G. Komen holds its More Than Pink Walk at Cranes 

Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. Time: The event opens 

at 7:30 a.m., opening ceremony is 9:30 a.m., and walk 

begins at 9:45 a.m. Proceeds benefit cutting-edge research 

and patient care services. For more information or to register 

for the event, visit www.komen.com/orlandowalk. 

March 24 — Legacy Classic Golf 

Tournament 

Foundation Academy’s 12th annual Legacy Classic Golf 

Tournament, including an online auction with a variety of 

stays and plays and experiences, takes place at Orange 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

County National Golf Center, 16301 Phil Ritson Way, 

Winter Garden. Time: 7:30 a.m. for check-in and continental 

breakfast, 8 a.m. shotgun start and 1 p.m. for 

lunch and award ceremony. Proceeds benefit FA’s athletics 

programs. For more information or to register a foursome, 

visit foundationacademy.net/golf. 

April 15 — Over The Edge 

Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, 

Orlando, hosts Over the Edge, presented by Avalon 

Roofing Solutions. Participants rappel down the side of 

HRO’s 32-story building to raise funds for Give Kids The 

World. Cost: A nonrefundable $50 to register. A fundraising 

page is created for each participant, who must 

raise a minimum of $1,000 by April 10, 2023. For more 

information or to register, visit give.gktw.org/event/overthe-edge-2023/e394243. 

April 22 — Benefit Wine Tasting 

The Mini Cooper Showroom, 350 S. Lake Destiny Drive, 

Orlando, hosts Dunhill Companies & Fields Auto Group’s 

13th annual Benefit Wine Tasting, including a champagne 

reception, unlimited hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a variety of 

wines, live music, door prizes, a raffle, silent auction and 

more. Time: 7-10 p.m. Cost: $100, benefiting Variety, the 

Children’s Charity of Florida and all the special-needs children 

it serves. Sponsorships are available. For more information, 

call 407-992-4000, email winetasting@dunhill.net 

or visit www.varietyflorida.org. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Programs 

Ongoing — In-Person Storytimes 

Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 

hosts the following in-person storytimes for children: 

Storybook Fun for preschoolers is Fridays at 10:15 

a.m., Toddler Time is Fridays at 10:45 a.m., and Tiny 

Tales for babies up to 18 months is Fridays at 11:15 

a.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323 or visit 

www.ocls.info. 

March 8 & 14 — Library Programs 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, 

Orlando; and West Oaks Library and Genealogy Center, 

1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, host Little Shamrock, 


including an Irish feast, a fun story, interactive stations 

and everything green. Time: 10:30 a.m. at Southwest 

Library and 11 a.m. at West Oaks Library. For more 

information, visit ocls.info. 

n Events/Performances 

Through March 17 — Art & History 

Exhibit 

In celebration of Black History Month, the town of Oakland 

invites the public to Hold Fast to Dreams, a new art and 

history exhibition that delves into Oakland’s African 

American heritage. Time: Wednesday-Friday from 10 

a.m.-3 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month. For more 

information, visit www.oaklandfl.gov/artsandheritage or 

www.facebook.com/hwoahatoakland. 

March 8 — Celebrating Extraordinary 

Women 

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, 

hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrating 

Extraordinary Women with a panel of leading businesswomen 

as guest speakers. Time: 4-6 p.m. Cost: $36 in 

advance, $46 at the door. The nonmember rate is $56. 

For more information or to RSVP, visit wochamber.com/ 

event/celebrating-extraordinary-women-4. 

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March 10 & 11 — Ocoee Music Festival 

Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, hosts the 

Ocoee Music Festival, a free two-day event, including an 

array of festival food, carnival rides for children, a unique 

marketplace, car show, beer garden, lots of activities and 

epic musical performances. Pets, coolers and backpacks/ 

large bags are not permitted. Acts on Friday, which start 

at 5 p.m., include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Night 

Ranger, The Mavericks and Rocktown. Acts on Saturday, 

which start at 4 p.m., include Chris Janson, Niko Moon, 

Chapel Hart, Walker Montgomery and Mark Houghton. 

For more information, visit ocoeemusicfestival.com. 

April 13 — Best Fest “The Taste Of 

West Orange” 

Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, 

Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Best 

Fest, “The Taste of West Orange,” including samplings 

of a variety of beers, wine and spirits along with many 

delicious food offerings from more than 50 vendors. Time: 

5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 in advance. For more information, 

visit wochamber.com/event/best-fest. 

April 22 & 23 — Mary Poppins 

Performances 

Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the 

Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, hosts 

CFCArts Youth Theatre’s performances of Mary Poppins, 

the Broadway musical. Time: Saturday at 7 p.m. and 

Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $20. 

For more information, call 407-937-1800, ext. 701; email 

boxoffice@cfcarts.com; or visit cfcarts.com. 


Please pardon our mess while we are making 

improvements to our facilities and building new offices. 

Make sure to keep an eye out for our new product lines 

coming soon in Spring of 2023! 

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n Miscellaneous 

March 18 — Rummage Sale 

The Coleman Memorial Gymnasium in Building C at 

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

Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts United Women in Faith’s 

annual rummage sale. Items for sale include gently used 

clothing, furniture, household items, knickknacks, electronics, 

plants and more. Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit 

local and global missions. For more information, call 407- 

876-4991 or visit www.st.lukes.org/rummagesale. 

March 23 — Food Truck Connection 

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, 

hosts the MetroWest Food Truck Connection, including 

food, fun and music. Time: fourth Thursday of every 

month from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit 

www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

March 25 — Neighborhood And 

Community Summit 

The Pacifica Ballroom at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at 

Universal Orlando, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, hosts 

the 18th annual Neighborhood and Community Summit that 

aims to bring together more than 350 residents and community 

leaders to connect, learn and grow through a day of networking 

and workshops focused on building strong, vibrant 

communities and organizations. Time: 7 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Cost: 

$20 through March 10, $30 from March 11-22, and $50 

for walk-in registration/at the door from March 23-25. For 

more information or to register, visit orlando.gov/summit. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Ongoing — Members Wanted 

The West Orange Women seeks females of all ages 

to join its group for fun, friendship and philanthropy. 

Annual dues are $25. For more information, email 

Alice Bergeson, westorangewomen@gmail.com; or visit 

www.westorangewomen.com. 

March 7, 14, 21 & 28 — 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.” 

March 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Virtual 


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. 

March 9 — West Orange Republican 

Women, Federated Luncheon 

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd., 

Orlando, hosts a luncheon of the West Orange 

Republican Women, Federated, featuring Tina 

Descovich, co-founder of Moms for Liberty. Reservations 

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are required by the Friday before the luncheon. Time: 

11:30-1:30 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $45. 

For more information, email info@worwf.org or visit 

worwf.org. 

March 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Virtual 

Thursday Morning Men’s Group 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church hosts a men’s online 

group with the Rev. Jad. Time: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. 

via Zoom. For more information or to register, call 407- 

876-4991 or visit st.lukes.org/adults. 

March 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Virtual 


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. 

March 23 — Lead & Feed Networking 

Luncheon 

Cracker Barrel, 3316 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, hosts 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Lead & Feed networking 

luncheon. Registration is required. Time: 11:30 

a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the door 

for WOCC members; $45 for nonmembers. To RSVP, 

visit wochamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ 

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n Support Groups 

Ongoing — Hope For Hurting Parents 

Support Group Meetings 

The Parish Life Center at Holy Family Catholic Church, 

5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 

Hope for Hurting Parents support group meetings 

for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc., who 

have children of any age who struggle with mental 

health issues, self-harm, eating disorders, substance 

abuse, gender confusion, suicidal thoughts and more. 

Time: first and third Monday of each month from 

6-8 p.m. For more information, email Beth Denhof, 

bethdenhof@msn.com, or call her at 407-399-5872; 

or email Kelly Muscaro, kkmuscaro@aol.com, or call 

her at 407-963-5277. For more information, including 

resources and book recommendations, visit 

www.hopeforhurtingparents.com. 

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March 7 & 21 — Virtual Teen Grief 


The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement 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. 

March 14 — Virtual Support Group 

Meetings For Caregivers 

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center sponsors 

a free support group meeting for caregivers in the Suite 

281 Conference Room (next to the south elevators on 

the second floor) at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. 

Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: second Tuesday of each 

month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-843-1910 

or visit www.adrccares.org. 

March 14 & 28 — Mental Health Support 

Group Meetings 

The second floor of Building B at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, hosts free connection and family support group 

meetings for individuals affected by mental illness. The 

connection support group meets in Room B-204, and 

families meet in Room B-206. 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. 

March 15 & April 5 — Virtual Teen Talks 


The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual 

teen talks support group meetings for youth 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. 

March 21, 23, 24, 30 & April 4 — 

Volunteer Judges Needed 

Junior Achievement of Central Florida seeks volunteer 

judges who can rate student presentations at Ocoee 

High School. For more information or to volunteer, email 

khammond@jacentralfl.org. 

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are welcome. Please 

send information six weeks before the event to P.O. Box 851, 

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

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