051823_Spring Real Estate Directory _DIGITAL EDITION

SPRING REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE & FINANCIAL DIRECTORY 

The heartbeat of the community 

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ORLANDO BULLETIN 

May 18 — 31, 2023 | Since 1986 

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The RTR 

Army 

Ronald Ziolkowski, known as RTR, 

offers decades of expertise to his 

real estate clients.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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

Attract Bees to Your Garden 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................... 7 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................... 9 

The RTR Army/Ron Ziolkowski 

SPRING REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE & FINANCIAL DIRECTORY ............. 10 

NEWS &BUSINESS BRIEFS ............................................................... 14 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................ 17 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY .................................................... 18 

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You may have heard the phrase 

“save the bees” and seen it printed 

on coffee mugs, T-shirts, social media 

accounts and endless other avenues 

to spread a message. People's 

commitments to these tiny creatures 

is based on the huge impact bees 

have on the environment and the 

food industry. As pollinators, bees 

are vital components to fertilizing 

food crops. In fact, 1 out of every 

3 bites we take of food relies on 

pollination. 

While the bee population has lessened 

for decades, the world has seen 

an alarming decline in bee populations 

throughout the past few years. 

In 1973, the first bee species was 

listed as endangered — the rusty 

patched bumblebee. According to 

a study published earlier this year 

by Pennsylvania State University, 

researchers found that honey bee 

colony loss in the U.S. during the 

past five years is primarily related 

to the presence of parasitic mites, 

extreme weather events, nearby 

pesticides and challenges with overwintering. 

In one year alone, from 

HOW TO ... 

Attract Bees to Your Garden 

Get Your Yard Buzzing! 

by Lauren Gonsalves 

2019-20, one study reported a 43% 

colony loss in honeybees across the 

U.S. With the future of bees in such 

a precarious position, many wonder 

what they can do to help the bees 

in their struggle for survival. One 

simple thing we can do is make our 

homes more welcoming and beneficial 

to bees. 

Florida is home to more than 300 

species of bees. They are drawn to 

native plants and wildflowers. Follow 

these tips from the Florida Wildflower 

Foundation to attract bees to your 

garden: 

• Choose a sunny area with welldrained 

soil to plant flowers and fruit 

trees. 

• Plant 15 to 25 species of flowers 

of different sizes and shapes for diversity. 

Be sure to plant ones that bloom 

in different seasons, so bees have a 

food source throughout the year. 

• Plant five to seven of each species 

in clusters to increase visibility. 

Bees prefer the colors blue, purple, 

white and yellow. 

• Have nesting sites and open 

patches of sand for ground-nesting 

bees. Let hollow-stemmed plants remain 

during the winter, leave brush 

piles and use clumping grasses such 

as lovegrass, wiregrass and muhly 

grass for nesting sites. 

• Avoid using pesticides. If you 

must, use nontoxic, organic pesticides 

and repellents. 

• Add a small water feature such 

as a shallow bird bath from which 

bees can drink. 

Representatives of the Florida 

Department of Agriculture and 

Consumer Services Division of Plant 

Industries recommend the following 

plants for bees in Florida: butterfly 

milkweed, beggarticks, partridge 

pea, blue mistflower, Leavenworth’s 

tickseed, firewheel, blanket flower, 

Plant 

flowers of 

the same 

species 

and 

color in 

bunches 

for easy 

visibility 

to entice 

bees, 

such as 

a vibrant 

yellow. 

dune sunflower, dotted horsemint, 

spotted beebalm, manyflower 

beardtongue, narrowleaf silkgrass, 

black-eyed Susan, cabbage palm, 

tropical sage, anise-scented goldenrod 

and Walter’s viburnum. Other 

varieties that attract bees include 

coral honeysuckle, marigolds, lavender, 

purple coneflower, oleander 

and various fruit trees. 

Before attracting bees to your 

yard, make sure it is safe for you 

and your family. If someone in your 

home is allergic to bees, this may 

not be a route you want to choose. 

While most native bees are unaggressive 

and solitary — not hive 

bees — they can sting if threatened 

or provoked. ª 

Dr. Emilia 

Godoy-Rapport 

401 Main Street, Suite A, 


407.909.1097 

WWW.WINDERMERESMILE.COM 

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

Q Dr. Phillips 

Sophia Vitello, an alumna of 

The First Academy and a resident 

of Dr. Phillips, was nominated 

for Television Academy Foundation’s 

42nd College Television Awards, 

a national competition. The annual 

awards recognize and reward excellence 

in student-produced programs 

from colleges across the country. 

Sophia was nominated in the news 

category, and winners were announced 

April 1. While she was not 

named a winner, the nomination was 

a great achievement. 

Dr. Phillips resident and attorney 

Daniel Saathoff joined the firm 

of Winderweedle, Haines, Ward 

& Woodman P.A., working in the 

areas of corporate law and commercial 

real estate law. Daniel’s 

corporate practice focuses on helping 

businesses, including startups 

and small/medium-sized businesses, 

with matters ranging from mergers 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

Dr. Phillips 

resident and 

attorney Daniel 

Saathoff joins 

the law firm of 

Winderweedle, 

Haines, Ward & 

Woodman P.A. 

and acquisitions to other general 

legal matters that arise on a dayto-day 

basis. His commercial real 

estate practice includes the negotiation 

and drafting of commercial 

leases. 

Dr. Phillips resident Shereen 

Kassam is premiering her one-woman 

comedy show, 1,001 Red Flags, 

at the Orlando Fringe 

Festival. Performances 

take place through May 

28 in the Renaissance 

Theatre Co. With relatable 

moments that will 

have audiences nodding 

in agreement and cringeworthy 

anecdotes that 

will have them laughing 

out loud, it is a show not 

to be missed. 

Q Windermere 

Windermere resident 

Vennia Francois, the 

first vice president of 

programs for the West 

Orange Republican 

Women, Federated, 

was appointed vice president 

of legislative affairs 

for the Central Florida 

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Navy League. She advocates to 

Congress on behalf of members of 

the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, 

U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Flag- 

Merchant Marine. 

Vennia Francois (left) of Windermere attends a gala 

with Southwest residents Matthew Robinson (right), 

president of the Central Florida Navy League, and his wife, 

Kira. 

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Collaborations with MIT, The 

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The University of Iowa Roy J. 

and Lucille A. Carver College of 

Medicine had 152 senior medical 

students participate in the National 

Residency Matching Program in 

2023. Mustafa Hashimi of 

Windermere was among the students 

celebrating. Mustafa matched 

with Surgery Florida Hospital in 

Orlando for postgraduate training in 

orthopedic surgery. 

Q Et Al 

Kudos to the following Southwestarea 

residents on their recent 

graduations: 

• Graduates of the Georgia 

Institute of Technology include 

Southwest resident Taylor 

Bartlinski; Ocoee resident 

Shelley Bess; Windermere 

residents Philippe Desrosiers, 

Justin Havas and Nicholas 

Witten; Winter Garden residents 

Taryn Edwards, 

James Spittler and 

Quentin Weber; 

MetroWest resident 

Steven Hasara; and 

Dr. Phillips residents 

Yue Hu and Weilin 

Wu. 

• Ching Ee Chin 

of Winter Garden 

earned a Bachelor of 

Science in psychology 

at Missouri State 

University. 

Rotary Club of 

Lake Buena Vista 

member Efrain Sora 

gave an informative 

and inspiring background 

presentation 

during a recent club 

meeting. Efrain became a refugee 

at age 7, when his mom and dad 

sent him from Cuba to an orphanage 

in the U.S. Years later, after his 

parents joined him here, Efrain had 

Anthony Lightman (left), president of the Rotary Club 

of Lake Buena Vista, congratulates member Efrain Sora 

on his background presentation. 

a meritorious career in the U.S. Air 

Force and went on to become a 

community leader in Florida and an 

influential, respected international 

entrepreneur. A local resident, he 

has received many and varied kudos 

for his lifelong accomplishments. 

Windermere resident Laura 

Hedgepeth of Florida International 

University and Winter Garden 

residents Titoluwani Laniyan of 

The University of Tampa and Geicel 

Rojas of Nova Southeastern 

University were initiated into The 

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the 

nation’s oldest and most selective 

collegiate honor society for all academic 

disciplines. They are among 

approximately 25,000 students, faculty 

members, professional staff and 

alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa 

Phi each year. 

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Ronald Ziolkowski, known 

by most as RTR (Ron the Realtor), 

has been dominating the local real 

estate market for decades, one satisfied 

client at a time. With more 

than $750,000,000 in closed sales 

and always ranked in the top 10 in 

Orange County, Ron knows how to 

exceed his clients’ goals. That is the 

driving force for the RTR Army, the 

thousands of past and present clients 

Ron has worked for during his career. 

His base of operations is Re/Max 

Prime Properties in the heart of 

Winter Garden, a zip code Ron 

has sold more homes in than any 

Realtor on the planet throughout 

the past two decades. Re/Max is 

the largest real estate franchise in 

the world with offices in more than 

150 countries worldwide. Ron has 

earned the No. 1 individual Re/Max 

agent for Florida for the past six consecutive 

years. In addition, he was 

voted a Best of Southwest Realtor 

in Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s Best 

of Southwest for eight years, one of 

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Orlando magazine’s Hot 100 Elite 

Realtors for 17 consecutive years, 

and too many more awards to list. 

“I literally sprint the marathon every 

year, year in and year out,” Ron 

said. “The harder I work, the luckier 

I get. Every sale is someone’s hopes 

and dreams. That is what matters to 

me over anything else, exceeding the 

goals of those who entrust me with 

their largest and usually their most 

stressful transaction in their lives.” 

Ron’s work ethic and the relentless 

passion to deliver five-star service every 

time are what truly stand out. Ron 

has devoted half his life to exceeding 

his clients’ goals buying and selling 

real estate in Central Florida. He 

came to Orlando from his hometown 

of Buffalo, New York, in 1998 for a 

job offer that eventually did not come 

to fruition. He loved the area, stayed 

and learned the real estate business. 

It took him nine months to sell his first 

home. 

Ron does real estate his own unique 

way, giving direct and honest advice 

to his clients based on decades of 

experience. His knowledge, sales 

expertise, relationships and sound 

advice enable him to “play chess 

while everyone else is playing checkers 

on the same board.” 

“I love what I do,” he said. “I love 

that my clients become not only my 

neighbors, but my friends. I focus on 

one specific geographic area, [the] 

same area I call home and have 

raised my three children. I have devoted 

my entire 26-year career to 

Southwest Orlando, striving to become 

an expert and a household 

name in the industry.” 

What makes Ron so different from 

others is he does every aspect of 

each transaction himself. Nothing 

falls through the cracks because every 

step is handled by Ron. There 

is no team, no assistants, just Ron 

and the RTR Army. In a sea of mega 

teams, Ron’s clients only speak with 

Ron from start to finish. This personalized 

representation from one of the 

country’s top Realtors is unheard of 

at the volume that Ron does it. 

“I treat every transaction the same, 

no matter if it’s a townhouse or an 

estate. The seller of the townhome, in 

many cases, is relying on me to get 

that extra few grand for him more 

than that $2 million estate I have for 

sale,” Ron said. “My clients trust me 

to represent their interests and needs 

to the best of my ability, no matter 

the price point. I am not everyone’s 

Realtor, that is for sure, but those 

who I do represent get 100% of me, 

every time.” 

Consistently selling homes for record 

sales in record time, Ron spares 

no expense in marketing his sellers’ 

homes globally at the very highest 

level. 

When asked, Ron said, “I give 

my $550,000 seller the same level 

of marketing most Realtors reserve 

for $2 million estates. I never have 

to advertise my personal business. It 

all comes from past clients’ warm referrals, 

so my marketing dollars are 

poured into the families that list and 

believe in me. It is the entire focus 

of my business, to sell that family’s 

home for maximum dollar in the 

shortest time frame.” 

Ron does not hesitate to give his 

wife, Kathy, a large amount of 

credit for his success. While Ron was 

tirelessly working, she raised their 

three children, all of whom attended 

Windermere Preparatory 

School. Owen is graduating this 

year, Evan is preparing to graduate 

from the University of Central Florida, 

and Kaitlyn is at the Savannah 

College of Art and Design. Married 

for 24 years, Ron and Kathy still never 

miss the chance to go to live rock 

concerts. Ron promises his phone is 

still on during the show. 

As the year continues, Ron sees 

that the housing market forecast will 

be different from recent years. 

“The real estate outlook from a 

year ago to now is very different, 

focusing more now on lack of inventory 

from homeowners not wanting 

to relinquish their very low interest 

rates,” he said. “It’s causing a housing 

shortage in the area, and there 

is still a huge influx of migration, 

and no one is leaving. It’s a housing 

shortage that I don’t see satisfied 

any time soon due to supply chain 

issues. Prices will remain strong in 

my forecast.” 

Even with the changing market, 

Ron will continue to crush it for the 

RTR Army, like he has done for well 

over two decades. Who is next? 

For more information, call 407-592-7653 or visit 

www.rtrsellshomes.com. ª 

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CIAS certified investor agent specialist 

CLHMS certified luxury home marketing specialist 

CLU chartered life underwriter 

CNE certified negotiation expert 

CPIA certified professional insurance agent 

CRP certified relocation professional 

CRS certified residential specialist 

CSP certified short sale professional 

e-Pro designation by the National Association of 

Realtors to indicate electronic training 

FMS Florida military specialist 

GRI graduate of the Realtor Institute 

IRES international real estate specialist 

LHMS luxury home marketing specialist 

MBA Master of Business Administration 

MLS Multiple Listing Service 

NASD National Association of Securities Dealers 

ORRA Orlando Regional Realtor Association 

PSA Pricing Strategy Advisor 

REO real estate owned 

RCS-D real estate collaboration specialist — divorce 

REPM real estate property management specialist 

SFR short sales and foreclosure resource 

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Realtors/Real Estate Agents 

Bobby Baldor, P.A., Realtor/Broker 

eXp Realty Orlando/The Baldor Group 

6200 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 203, Orlando • 407-342-6980 

bobby@orlandoliving.com • www.orlandoliving.com 

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

than 19 years of combined, award-winning experience in real estate and 

mortgage lending in Central Florida. He is also a four-time eXp Icon Agent, a 

certified mentor and Diamond-Level Award top producer within the Orlando 

Regional Realtors Association. Bobby holds a Florida real estate broker’s license 

with designations as a graduate of the Realtor Institute, accredited buyer 

representative, certified short sale professional, a Florida military specialist, 

and one of few real estate collaboration specialists — divorce in Central 

Florida. He’s also been voted a Best of Southwest Realtor eight years in a row. 

Darrell Nunnelley, Realtor 

Vintage Realty Group LLC 

501 Main St., Orlando • 407-467-8069 

darrellsells.com 

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

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

primary homes, vacation homes or investment properties, Darrell Nunnelley 

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

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

of past clients. Visit darrellsells.com for the latest local real estate 

listings and see why you should have Darrell help you with all of your real 

estate needs. 

Ronald Ziolkowski, P.A., Realtor 

Re/Max Prime Properties 

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

www.rtrsellshomes.com 

Ronald Ziolkowski, P.A., better known as RTR, has been a fixture in local 

real estate since 1998. In a sea of real estate teams, Ron personally handles 

every aspect of a client’s transaction and creates clients for life. Earning the 

No. 1 Re/Max Realtor in Florida for six consecutive years, Ron is celebrating 

his 23rd year with Re/Max. With closed sales totaling $750 million plus, he’s 

earned many awards, including being voted a Best of Southwest Realtor in 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s Best of Southwest for the past eight years and 

Orlando magazine’s Hot 100 Realtors for 16 consecutive years. Ron also has 

sold more homes in Winter Garden than any Realtor on the planet. 


Insurance Agents 

Jim Brandt, President 

Sun Insurance Services Inc. 

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

jim@suninsuranceservices.com 

www.suninsuranceservices.com 

Jim Brandt began his insurance career in 1980 as an adjuster after graduating 

from Louisiana State University. He and his wife, Dee, have lived in Dr. 

Phillips since 1991 and were familiar faces at Dr. Phillips Elementary School, 

Southwest Middle School, Dr. Phillips High School, the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 

and the Little League field while raising their three children. They founded Sun 

Insurance Services Inc. in 2003, which has consistently been voted a Best of 

Southwest insurance agency by Southwest Orlando Bulletin readers. 


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sure you get the very best protection for you, your family and 

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The only one we answer to is you. 

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Kory Brown, Agent 



kory@suninsuranceservices.com 


Kory Brown has more than 15 years of experience writing all types of insurance, 

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

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

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

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

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

Frank Gonzalas, Agent 



frank@suninsuranceservices.com 


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

auto, umbrella, flood, watercraft, motorcycle and life insurance. Born in 

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

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

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

Frank enjoys spending time with family; watching the New York Yankees and 

boxing; and reading books about entrepreneurship, real estate and motivation. 

Cinthia Lantigua, Agent 



cinthia@suninsuranceservices.com 


A native of the Dominican Republic, Cinthia Lantigua has been a Florida 

resident for 23 years. She began her career as a health insurance agent 

10 years ago, then transitioned into the property and casualty field, where 

she quickly learned the intricacies of Florida’s unique insurance industry. She 

loves the challenge of finding the right homeowners, auto, renters, flood and 

umbrella policy for every client. Her passion is to help protect her clients’ most 

valuable assets and to give them peace of mind. 

Mark Santo Domingo, Agent 



mark@suninsuranceservices.com 


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

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

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

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

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

with his son, Kevin. 

Donna Williams, Agent 



donna@suninsuranceservices.com 


Donna Williams has 25 years of experience selling homeowners, auto, 

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

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

have everything they need for a smooth closing process. Donna grew up in 

Queens, New York, and went to Andrew Jackson High School and Borough 

of Manhattan Community College. She serves as the vice president of her local 

American Legion Auxiliary. 

Financial 

Michael S. Wytiaz, CFP 

Charles Schwab 

4848 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Suite 204, Orlando 

407-909-0485 • www.schwab.com/windermere 

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Michael S. Wytiaz, CFP, is a Charles Schwab franchisee, and he operates 

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Q Leadership changes within 

WOCC 

After 21 years, 

MetroWest 

resident and 

West Orange 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

CEO/President 

Stina D’Uva 

announces her 

retirement. 

West Orange Chamber 

of Commerce CEO/President 

Stina D’Uva of MetroWest announced 

her retirement after 21 

years. WOCC aims to support 

businesses with networking events, 

educational programs and advocacy 

to improve the community. 

D’Uva’s efforts enabled WOCC 

to grow into one of the strongest, 

most respected chambers in 

Florida. She led the organization 

through different economies, personnel 

changes and a pandemic. 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

Her leadership will be missed. 

WOCC members wish her and her 

husband, Nick, the best of luck 

and happiness in their future adventures. 

D’Uva will retire at the 

end of this year. 

The chamber also recently welcomed 

two new board members 

— Wendal Lowrey, program 

manager of business engagement 

at CareerSource Central Florida, 

and Jim Zeitschel Jr., branch 

manager of the Orlando team at 

PrimeLending, a national mortgage 

lender. 

For more information, visit 

wochamber.com. 

Q CFHLA awards grants and 

scholarships 

During its annual luncheon, 

Central Florida Hotel and 

Lodging Association (CFHLA), 

compiled by Lauren Gonsalves 

in partnership with the CFHLA 

Foundation and through the support 

of its members, announced 

that the organization has awarded 

more than $1,200,000 in hospitality 

student scholarships since 

2000. 

This includes another $129,000 

that was distributed to 57 college 

and high school students during 

this spring’s Gives Luncheon. In 

addition, CFHLA and the CFHLA 

Foundation awarded $79,500 in 

hospitality education and community 

grants to local educational 

institutions and organizations. Part 

of the luncheon’s program was the 

recognition of 89 CFHLA members, 

consisting of lodging and 

allied members, who took part in 

the association’s Adopt-A-School 

Partnership, supporting Central 

Florida public schools for the 

2022-23 academic year. 

The awards presented during 

the luncheon included the latest 

awarding of the Don and 

Lorraine Freeberg Foundation 

Scholarship. Recipients of this 

receive a $40,000 scholarship 

with a disbursement of $10,000 

throughout the course of four years 

and a paid internship opportunity 

at the Caribe Royale Orlando. 

This year’s recipient, Melanie 

Bezold, graduates from high 

school next week and will continue 

her education at the University 

of Central Florida Rosen College 

of Hospitality Management. 

Grant disbursements included 

$25,000 to the Dr. Phillips Center 

for the Performing Arts, year 

nine of 10 for $250,000 total; 

$5,000 to the Valencia College 

Foundation, year 10 of 10 for 

$50,000 total; and $10,000 to the 

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality 

Management, year two of two for 

$20,000 total. There were also 

four new grants this year. 

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In addition, CFHLA held a Cares 

Collection Drive prior to and during 

the event, with more than 42,000 donated 

items going to support Central 

Florida students in need throughout 

Orange, Osceola and Seminole 

counties. 


www.cfhla.org. 

Q Mayor Dyer holds annual 

summit 

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer 

hosted Orlando’s 18th annual 

Neighborhood & Community 

Summit. The full day of interactive 

networking and workshop sessions 

connected more than 350 residents 

and community leaders to encourage 

a stronger, more vibrant community. 

The event also honored volunteers 

and community organizations who 

excel in building better neighborhoods 

and strengthening the city. 


orlando.gov/summit. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

Ambassadors of West Orange 

Chamber of Commerce held a 

five-year anniversary celebration for 

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. 

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. 

The Orlando Health Emergency 

Room — Reunion 

Village celebrated its first anniversary 

by inviting the community to an 

on-site family-friendly event. Those 

in attendance partook in face painting, 

building balloon characters, 

yard games and free blood pressure 

screenings. An “ouchie” station 

was set up for children to bring 

their favorite stuffed animal in for a 

checkup. Kids also received a commemorative 

stuffed animal for attending. 

Nearly 500 people turned out 

for the event. For more information, 

visit www.orlandohealth.com. ª 

photo courtesy of WOCC 

West 

Orange 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

ambassadors 

celebrate 

the five-year 

anniversary 

of Andretti 

Indoor Karting 

& Games. 

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n Charity/Fundraiser 

June 21 — 4.01K Race For Financial Fitness 

Harbor Park, 4990 New Broad St., Orlando, hosts Junior 

Achievement of Central Florida’s eighth annual 4.01K Race 

for Financial Fitness, including financial literacy-themed activities 

along the route. Time: 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available. 

For more information, email kbrown@jacentralfl.org. To register 

for the race, visit secure.qgiv.com/event/40ra2023. 

n Children’s Program 

June 3-July 29 — Summer At Your Library 

The Orange County Library System hosts its annual summer 

program — All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity. 

Programs, classes and events continue to be offered both in 

person and online. For more information or to register, call 

407-835-7323 or visit ocls.info/summer. 

n Class/Program 

May 25 — Professional History 

Presentation 

Heller Hall at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, 

21 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts an interview with 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

Joy Wallace Dickinson, who published Orlando Sentinel’s 

“Flashbacks” history column for many years. Time: 6:30 

p.m. Limited seating begins at 5:45 p.m. There is also 

a Facebook Live presentation. Attendance is free. To 

RSVP or for more information, call 407-656-3244 or 

visit wghf.org. 

n Events/Performances 

Through May 31 — World War II And 

West Orange County Exhibit 

The Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 1 N. Main St., Winter 

Garden, hosts World War II and West Orange County, an 

exhibit that depicts how Winter Garden and west Orange 

County contributed to the war effort by supplying military 

personnel and healthful citrus products. The exhibit features 

objects, archived letters and photographs. Time: Tuesdays- 

Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit 

wghf.org. 

May 24 — State Of The City Address 

The public is invited to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s 2023 

State of the City Address at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 

600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando. Time: 10:30 a.m. 

For those unable to attend, a live and encore presentation is 

available online at orlando.gov/soc. 


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July 2 — MusicWorks Independence Day 

Celebration 

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

hosts the third annual MusicWorks Independence Day 

event, including a professional skydiving team, live music, 

fireworks, food trucks, rides, vendors and adult beverages 

for sale. Offsite parking only is available off Metrocenter 

Boulevard, where a shuttle service is provided. Attendees 

should bring chairs or blankets. Personal fireworks, coolers 

and pets are prohibited. Time: 4-10 p.m. Admission 

is free. For more information, call 407-601-5995 or visit 

www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

n Miscellaneous 

June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, 

Oct. 21, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16 — Expanded 

Hours Offered 

The Ocoee branch of the Orange County Clerk of Courts, 

475 Story Road, Ocoee, opens select Saturdays for the same 

services offered weekdays. Appointments are also available 

for passports and marriage services. Time: 8 a.m.-noon. For 

more information, visit www.myorangeclerk.com. 

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 $25. For more information, contact Alice Bergeson, 

alicebergeson@westorangewomen@gmail.com; or visit 

www.westorangewomen.com. 

May 23 — Revive & Thrive 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce, 12184 W. Colonial 

Drive, Winter Garden, hosts Revive & Thrive. Time: every 

fourth Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Participation 

is complimentary. For more information or to register, 

email Chuck Wheeler, charles.wheeler@ucf.edu; or visit 

floridasbdc.org/request-for-consulting. 

May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 — 

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.” 

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 — 


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. 

May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 


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. 

May 25, June 8 & 22 — Thursday 

Networking Group Meetings 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday Networking 

Group meets at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center, 7000 

Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando. The group allows an opportunity for 

members to present information about their products, services 

and industry knowledge. Time: second and fourth Thursday 

of each month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For more information, 

email Jim Zeitschel, jim.zeitschel@primelending.com. 

n Volunteer 

Opportunities 

Ongoing — Virtual Volunteers Needed 

RSVP seeks volunteers to help make masks for Cornerstone 

Hospice & Palliative Care. For more information or if 

interested, call Tyler VanBuren, 630-335-3084; or email 

tvanburen@vcifl.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Foster Grandparent Program seeks limited-income volunteers 

55-older to join in helping children in schools all 

around Central Florida. For more information, call 407-298- 

4180 or visit volunteersforcommunityimpact.org/wp-content/ 

uploads/2020/01/FGP-Info-Flyer-1-13-20.pdf. 

Ongoing — Pet Foster Homes Needed 

As part of its Pet Peace of Mind program, Cornerstone 

Hospice seeks foster homes for pets left behind after their 

owners pass away. For more information or to receive 

an application to foster, email ppom@cshospice.org. 

For more information about hospice volunteer opportunities, 

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

ssmith@vcifl.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, 

seeks adults interested in learning about the history, 

wildlife, plants and restoration efforts at ONP to volunteer 

at the preserve to greet visitors, help answer questions 

and lead a tour from time to time. Workdays are 

Mondays and/or Saturdays. For more information, 

email outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit 

www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/guide. To register online, 

visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteer Veterans Needed 

Cornerstone Hospice seeks volunteers who are veterans of 

America’s armed forces to honor patients who are veterans by 

visiting them in their homes, a facility or a hospital. Cornerstone 

Hospice is a four-star level member of the We Honor Veterans 

program, a national initiative to provide veterans in hospice 

care with specialized services. All volunteers must participate 

in mandatory training that includes an overview of what is 

hospice care and how volunteers play an important role in 

caring for patients. For more information, call Olivia Davidson, 

407-206-5060; or email odavidso@cshospice.org. 


The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard Seed 

Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers who can help with donation 

sorting, mattress recycling, warehouse maintenance, administrative 

work, special events or general maintenance. For 

more information, call 407-875-2040, ext. 110; or email 

jessi@mustardseedfla.org. 


The town of Oakland seeks volunteers to assist in various 

fun and fulfilling roles at The Healthy West Orange Arts and 

Heritage Center. Applicants must consent to a criminal background 

check. For more information, call Pamela Stewart, 407- 

656-1117, ext. 2112; email arts&heritage@oaklandfl.gov; or 

visit bit.ly/artsandheritagecenter. 


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. Please 

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

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

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