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Observed in more than forty countries around the world, Father’s Day is 

meant to honor those men who do so much for their families and those 

they love: Our dads. Not surprisingly, it’s a day that many in the hospitality 

industry use to celebrate Dad and all he represents, quite a few going so 

far as to place him on a proverbial pedestal, and deservedly so. 

Rosen Hotels & Resorts is no exception. For decades, the independently 

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HARRIS ROSEN REMEMBERS HIS FATHER: 

“My dad was an understated influence in my life,” said Harris Rosen. 

“He quietly did so much for our family and for so many others. I’ll never 

forget going to work with him at the Waldorf Astoria and watching in 

childlike awe as he garnered respect from his peers. It was only when I 

became a dad to four children that I ‘got it.’ Dads don’t mind being unsung 

heroes; in fact, we feel it’s our duty. But when our family rewards us with 

an unexpected surprise, it means the world.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

FOODIE FOR THOUGHT .................................................................... 6 

Yogurt Culture 

BUSINESS PROFILE ............................................................................ 9 

Medical Care for the Entire Family / Southwest Orlando Family Medicine 

NOTHING SWEETER THAN MOM & APPLE PIE! ................................. 11 

HOME & GARDEN .......................................................................... 13 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 22 

Every Day Is Pool Day! / Pool Heater Rentals 

AFFORDABLE HOME IMPROVEMENTS .............................................. 23 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS .............................................................. 26 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................. 31 

SCHOOL NEWS ............................................................................. 35 

TOURISM UPDATE ........................................................................... 39 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 41 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 42 

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Cool, creamy and loaded with 

health benefits, yogurt is a go-to 

favorite for breakfast, snack time, 

dessert or just about anytime hunger 

strikes. Whether you top it with 

fresh fruit and granola, add it to 

smoothies, or use it in place of sour 

cream in savory dishes, yogurt’s 

versatility makes it a culinary superstar. 

With a few simple ingredients, 

you can make yogurt at home for a 

fraction of the cost and avoid extra 

sugar, artificial stabilizers, colors 

and flavors. 

Easy to Make 

Making yogurt involves adding a 

small amount of starter (yogurt) with 

active live cultures to milk and allowing 

time and heat to do their jobs. 

Heat aids fermentation, which is 

what gives yogurt its signature tangy 

flavor, thickness and aroma. Using a 

crockpot or Instant Pot makes the process 

almost effortless, and once you 

try it, you will think twice before buying 

yogurt at the store again — it’s that 

simple. 

FOODIE FOR 

(See recipe for an easy crockpot 

version.) 

Favorite Flavors 

Once the yogurt has reached 

the desired consistency, the fun begins! 

Enjoy it still warm au naturel 

or sweeten to taste with maple 

syrup, agave nectar, honey or 

sugar. Top with granola, fresh fruit, 

ground flaxseeds, raisins, chopped 

dates, nuts, dark cherries — just use 

your imagination. Shredded coconut, 

crystallized ginger and fresh 

mangoes add a tropical flair, while 

layers of crushed graham crackers, 

fresh berries and chocolate chips 

create an instant dessert. Create 

“fruit on the bottom” yogurt cups 

at a fraction of the price with fresh 

THOUGHT 

Yogurt Culture 

Tangy, Tempting and so Simple to Make 

by Kirsten Harrington 

or frozen fruit lightly sweetened 

and thickened with chia seeds. 

(See recipe.) 

Greek Style 

If you prefer thicker, protein-rich 

yogurt, simply line a colander or 

sieve with cheesecloth, add the finished 

yogurt, and place over a bowl 

to strain. Store it in the refrigerator 

for two to four hours or until the desired 

thickness is reached. 

Easy Crockpot Yogurt 

Start this easy recipe at lunchtime 

and enjoy fresh yogurt 

for breakfast the next day. A 

small, instant-read thermometer 

is helpful. 

Ingredients: 

1/2 gallon of 2 percent or whole 

organic milk (yogurt will be 

thicker with whole milk) 

1/2 cup plain yogurt with “live and 

active cultures,” preferably 

organic 

Honey, maple syrup or sugar 

to sweeten, if desired 

Vanilla extract, optional 

Method: 

Pour milk into crockpot and turn on 

low. Heat until milk reaches 170-180 

degrees, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn off 

crockpot, unplug and allow milk to 

cool to 110-115 degrees — about 

2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in 1/2 cup of 

plain yogurt, whisk well. Cover the 

crockpot with blankets or towels and 

allow it to sit for at least 12 hours. If 

desired, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup maple 

syrup or honey to sweeten and 2 

tablespoons of vanilla extract. Place 

in a glass bowl or glass jars in the 

refrigerator and allow to cool for 

four to six hours. Yogurt will thicken 

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Include Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan 

by: Kristen M. Jackson / Attorney 

Not long ago, it was 

difficult to access someone else’s 

bank or financial accounts during 

their incapacity without, at a 

minimum, a written notarized 

durable power of attorney. Today, such authorization may require nothing more 

than an on-line internet password as more and more of the world becomes 

paperless. Incapacity is one thing, but if someone dies, assets managed by online 

internet digital access are increasingly at risk of being lost. The digital world 

has become a part of most all of our lives and management of digital assets 

needs to be included when preparing your last will, revocable trust or other estate 

planning. Imagine the following example of children of savvy computer parents 

who died without a will. 

When John and Susan’s mother and father died, it appeared they had only 

a modest estate which included a home, its contents and 2 cars. In searching 

through their parent’s home, they found no mail, receipts or any other evidence 

of bank accounts, insurance policies or investments. Because there was no will, 

they were required to hire a probate attorney in order to acquire title to the family 

home and 2 cars. Nine months later with probate concluded, John and Susan 

were given title to their parent’s assets. 

One year following the order of discharge of their probate proceeding, Susan 

found a computer flash drive in her mother’s jewelry box and contacted John. 

When they opened the information of the flash drive on a computer, they were 

overwhelmed. The flash drive contained passwords to banking and investment 

accounts, one of which was a crypto-currency account, Bitcoin. In 2012, John 

and Susan’s parents invested $2,500 in Bitcoin which today is valued at a few 

million. Although the passwords provided them with access to investment 

and bank balances, it was necessary to reopen the previously closed probate 

to amend the estate value. Had Susan not found the flash drive left by her 

parents, their assets may have ended up in the State of Florida’s unclaimed 

property. 

Other information found on the flash drive included a Family website, 

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iTunes accounts. According to recent 

studies, the average person has roughly $25,000 or more worth of assets 

stored on digital devices. That value includes purchased movies, books, 

music and games as well as personal memories, communications, personal 

records, hobbies and career information. Of those surveyed by these 

studies, 55 percent said they store assets that would be impossible to recreate, 

re-download or repurchase. 

Today’s world is becoming increasingly more digital and paperless. 

Trying to organize and take the time necessary to develop an electronic 

digital map of all of our online assets can be exhaustive considering how 

many times we are routinely asked by the company custodians of those 

accounts to change or modify our user names and passwords for security 

purposes. 

Like a safe without a key, rather than just electronically placing digital 

assets on a flash drive, computer or on-line where no one may find them 

after you have died, discuss with your estate planning attorney how to 

include a plan to notify your beneficiaries of 

digital assets upon your death. 

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during this time. Remember to 

save 1/2 cup of yogurt to use to 

start the next batch. 

Fresh Fruit Syrup 

With Chia Seeds & Honey 

Ingredients: 

1 1/2 cups of berries or other 

cut-up fruit, fresh or frozen 

3 tablespoons chia seeds 

1/2 cup water 

2-4 tablespoons of honey 

or maple syrup 

Method: 

Combine all ingredients in a 

saucepan and bring to a boil. 

Reduce heat to simmer 15-20 

minutes or until thick. The fruit 

will thicken as it cools and 

can be stored in a glass jar in 

the refrigerator for one to two 

weeks. Use for “fruit-on-the-bottom” 

with fresh yogurt or as a 

topping. 

Loaded with health benefits, yogurt’s versatility 

makes it a culinary superstar. ª

Moving to a new community can be 

as daunting as moving to a new state. 

Schools must be checked out, hairdressers 

and dry cleaners must be found, and 

medical practitioners who suit the needs 

of all family members must be discovered. 

Southwest Orlando Family 

Medicine, located in Dr. Phillips, 

can assist in making the transition more 

smooth and stress-free by offering medical 

care for the entire family. 

In practice for 29 years and 

under the supervision of Patrick 

Gonzales, M.D., Southwest Orlando 

Family Medicine is dedicated to “developing 

a long association of mutual 

trust and understanding while providing 

compassionate, comprehensive 

and confidential health care services.” 

They treat everyone from 6-year-olds 

to seniors. The practice has a clinical 

staff of 13 board-certified physicians, 

physician assistants and nurse practitioners, 

along with a support staff numbering 

more than 75. The goal of the 

practice is to make medical care more 

accessible to the community. 

Accessibility is guaranteed by 

three important factors: The team 

BUSINESS 

provides same-day appointments, 

Saturday office hours are available, 


PROFILE 

Medical Care for the Entire Family 

Providing a Wide Variety of Personal Care Services 

and a provider is always on-call. 

In 2015, Southwest Orlando Family 

Medicine received an Angie’s List 

annual Super Service Award. The 

award is recognition for service professionals 

who have demonstrated 

a commitment to superior customer 

service in the previous 12 months. 

The practice is also a certified 

(Front, l. to r.) Joanna 

E. Taepke, MS, PA-C; 

John Martin, M.D.; 

Michelle de la Riva, 

M.D.; Maria De 

Leon, M.D.; Patrick 

Gonzales, M.D.; 

Evelyn “Najera” 

Reyes, MS, PA-C; 

(back, l. to r.) Sandra 

Rodriguez, MSN, 

ARNP, FNP-C; Bryan 

Roy, ARNP, FNP-BC; 

Roxanne Raya, 

MSN, ARNP-C; Patrick 

Aquino Vergel De 

Dios, ARNP, FNP-C; and 

Brandon Workman, 

MPAS, PA-C, practice at 

Southwest Orlando 

Family Medicine. 


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Horse Boarding 

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Orlando, FL 32835 

For more information, 

please contact 

407.246.4486 


Patient-Centered Medical Home, 

providing and coordinating comprehensive 

and readily accessible patient 

care. 


Medicine offers a wide variety of 

personal care services. The roster 

includes allergy screenings, 

behavioral health services, blood 

pressure monitoring, bone density 

scans, hearing tests, sleep studies, 

immunizations, laboratory services, 

dermatology services, minor emergencies, 

minor surgeries, pediatric 

care, preventative health care, sick 

visits, ultrasounds, weight management, 

well-woman care, and school 

and complete physical exams. The 

practice provides many services under 

one roof that previously required 

a patient to travel to several different 

facilities. 


Medicine recently added a second, 

satellite facility, enlarging its medical 

campus. The satellite office increased 

patient-service square footage by 50 

percent. It is only steps away from 

the first office building, and both are 

within walking distance of Orlando 

Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. 

Special caring for the individual patient 

is on display every day. The clinical 

staff takes the time to get to know 

clients on the first visit. It is important 

for them to understand the lifestyle of 

each patient in order to build trusting 

relationships and provide superior, 

comprehensive care. With a large 

staff, the group is able to spend as 

much time as needed with each new 

patient. During that time, educational 

information about preventative care 

is shared and explained. 


Medicine received the title of “Top 

Doctors” by Orlando magazine in 

2016. The magazine also named 

Dr. Patrick Gonzales “Best Doctor” 

in 2015 and 2016. Additionally, 

the practice was recognized for 

having the “Best Doctors” in the 

Readers Choice Awards conducted 

by Orlando Family Magazine. John 

Martin, M.D., a staff clinician with 

the practice, was named “Elite MD” 

by Orlando Style magazine in the 

summer of 2017. 

A native of the Philippines, Dr. 

Gonzales is in partnership with The 

Anawim Inc., a Catholic charity 

founded to serve the poor and underprivileged 

in his homeland. Anawim 

provides for the basic needs and holistic 

development of impoverished 

children in Camarines Sur, Philippines. 

Liza Gonzales, practice administrator, 

expressed her thoughts on how 

she feels about the practice, “We 

genuinely care for each other, for 

our patients, and for our community 

and do our best to give them the best 

care possible. This is the mission of 

Southwest Orlando Family Medicine.” 

This quote by an unknown author 

exemplifies what the practice strives 

to be: “We remember to live simply, 

love generously, care deeply, speak 

kindly and leave the rest to God.” 

Southwest Orlando Family Medicine’s operating 

hours are Monday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday 

through Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday from 

8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon at 

both locations. For more information, call 407- 

352-9717 or visit www.swofm.com. ª 

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Nothing Sweeter 

Than Mom & Apple Pie! 

Every year, the staff at the 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin harvests 

heartfelt, honest and funny passages 

from the entries submitted for the 

Best Mom in Southwest contest. This 

year was no exception. 

Even though all the submissions 

for the 27th annual contest could not 

be printed, the following one-liners 

were too cute to exclude: 

“She’s planting the seeds so I can 

blossom later in life.” 

Zach Wolsonovich, 12 

Lake Roberts Landing 

“My mom is the only reason that I 

am making it through fourth grade.” 

Danyel Shaikh, 10 

Winter Garden 


2018 

“She took me to my soccer games 

and even sat in the rain.” 

Ella Appleby, 13 

Isleworth 

“No mom out there, even on another 

planet, can be a better mom 

than mine.” 

Anna McRae, 10 

Winter Garden 

“For a woman who is too scared 

to get a lizard out of the house, she 

will not stop at anything to keep me 

safe.” 

Joshua Poon, 14 

Deer Island 

“Every day, she makes me feel 

safe and loved.” 

Isabella Lamos, 9 

Ocoee 

“She makes me pasta and chicken, 

which I love almost as much as 

I love her.” 

Irvy Wurst, 11 

Windermere 

“Add up all the stars in the sky, 

then multiply them by an infinite 

amount of numbers, that is the love I 

have for my mom.” 

Sheyla Batista, 14 

Verde Park 

“She is involved in theater like me 

— she does the concession stand, 

and I do the acting.” 

Jake DesRuisseau, 10 

Windermere 

“My mom has a wooden spoon 

that she named Mr. Sad.” 

Catherine McNeilly, 13 

Westover Club 

“She takes little bits of my and my 

sister’s desserts, unlike my dad who 

takes huge bites.” 

Jameson Sharp, 9 

Torey Pines 

“If you ever heard of Moses and 

the Israelites, then you know what 

a prophet is, and my mom is a 

prophet.” 

Alex Fennessey, 10 

Winter Garden 

“She truly is a blessing from heaven.” 

Fabian Saba, 14 

Pembrooke 

“The way she cares for me is by 

tough love. It sounds terrible, but it’s 

good for me.” 

Sarena John, 11 

Windsor Landing 


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“The world needs more positive attitudes, 

strong minds and energetic 

bodies like my mom.” 

Ava Maphis, 14 

The Reserve at Belmere 

“My mom is my root and foundation, 

and she planted the seed that I 

base my life on.” 

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“She was my hero before I ever 

took my first breath.” 

Isabella Colli, 9 

Winter Garden 

“She has the courage and determination 

of a lion.” 

Andrea Zavaleta-Vega, 14 

Dr. Phillips 

“At my soccer games, I can always 

hear her cheering for me, because she 

is way louder than all the other parents.” 

Aubrey Beahler, 10 

Winter Garden 

“Did you know that ‘Mom’ flipped 

upside down is ‘Wow?’” 

Madilyn Stewart, 11 

Windermere 

“My mom is a supporter of my 

dreams.” 

Anahi Davis, 11 

Ocoee 

“She is an average worker living an 

extraordinary life with five children, a 

husband and all the love in the world.“ 

Jacob Precourt, 14 


“She’s a persevering, strong woman, 

who loves me and my brothers 

so much.” 

Monica Willingham, 11 

Avernear at the Oaks 

“My mother is an adventurer, a 

comedian, a teacher and, most 

importantly, a friend.” 

Andrea Sia, 14 

Windsor Landing 

“She cared about me so much she 

never lost me.” 

Asha Sharma, 7 

Chaine du Lac 

“The fact that she knows what 

foods I like is important, because 

I need my nutrition, but not from 

cabbage.” 

Evan Handshuh, 11 

Weatherstone 

“My mom is fighting cancer. She 

is very brave and determined to get 

over it.” 

Andrew Sullivan, 8 

MetroWest 

“If my dad is grumpy, she will do everything 

for me he was supposed to do.” 

Sophie Deutsch, 9 

Winter Garden 

“She is so generous, because she 

always gives me some of her Doritos.” 

Molly Cannon, 7 

Winter Garden 

“She makes sure I know she loves 

me but still lets me know I have limits 

and rules.” 

Sarah Neiva, 10 

Stonebridge Reserve ª 

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Driveway Dragon Power Clean Inc. provides world-class service, 

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Pool Heater Rentals Revolutionizes Heated Pools and Spas 

Pool homes are a staple in Florida. 

Whether someone calls Central 

Florida home or is vacationing here 

with family, the luxury of a pool and 

spa is an expected one. What can 

be unexpected; however, is the cost 

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a heat pump for that perfect 

temperature. That is where Pool 

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With Pool Heater Rentals, the 

costs dwindle to only a low monthly 

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“The concept of renting a pool 

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American market,” said Cleiber 

Silva, the company’s general 

manager. 

This innovative concept is being 

spearheaded in Central Florida 

by Pool Heater Rentals, giving residents 

the opportunity to have a 

high-end heat pump for a fraction 

of the cost. 

“What makes this rental package 

so revolutionary is how it makes heating 

your pool easy and affordable,” 

Silva said. “Instead of paying thousands 

of dollars upfront, you’re guaranteed 

a five-year warranty and 

professional pool services for just a 

low monthly payment of $98.” 

Much like leasing a vehicle, Pool 

Heater Rentals carries the burden 

of maintaining the equipment while 

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the benefits with an all-inclusive pool 

heater rental package. Installation is 

free, maintenance is included, there 

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for the first 30 days, and free 

annual tune-ups. Its warranty covers 

all maintenance and repairs for up 

to five years. And, with this leaseto-own 

program, the customer gets 

to keep the pool heater at the end 

of his or her contract. With benefits 

like that, it’s hard to deny yourself the 

luxury of a heated pool. 

Silva has seen the high demand in 

Orlando for a cost-efficient way to 

upgrade or maintain a heated pool. 

In less than a month, his team has 

contracted to install more than 120 

heat pumps. 

“We offer state-of-the-art equipment 

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Raypak pool heaters, and we include 

equipment training as part of 

our all-inclusive services,” he said. 

“That way, our customers have a 

quality product and also understand 

how to use it energy-efficiently.” 

Pool Heater Rentals is a subsidiary 

of Falcon Commercial Pools, 

a respected commercial pool company 

that has been in business for 

15 years. Falcon’s client list ranges 

from Universal Studios to Walt 

Disney World Resort to Marriott 

to Hilton and more. Pool Heater 

Rentals is fully licensed and bonded, 

and employs a staff of experienced 

technicians. 

“Our licensed team of pool professionals 

takes care of all maintenance 

and repairs for our clients,” Silva 

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from renting a heat pump. Some 

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are those who have a broken heater 

in their hot tub or spa and have 

been putting off the expense to fix it; 

those who have a pool, but want to 

upgrade to a heated pool; and those 

who have rental properties or vacation 

homes and can use the temperature 

control as an upsell feature on 

the property. 

Pool Heater Rentals is also a hassle-free 

solution for commercial properties, 

such as hotels, motels and 

condominiums. Vacationers are often 

sold on a property based on the 

amenities. One of the most popular 

is having a pool. Having a heated 

pool or spa is a luxury sure to set 

any property high above the rest. 

For entities that have several properties 

or homes, Pool Heater Rentals alleviates 

the burden of dealing with a 

new vendor at every location. 

Silva said he has started to see 

the old mentality of having a heated 

pool or spa as being overly expensive 

start to turn around. It is a 

common misconception that electric 

bills will skyrocket with the use of a 

heat pump. In reality, Pool Heater 

Rentals’ units only use about $3 per 

day of electricity for a medium-sized 

pool. 

Having a heated pool isn’t just for 

people who don’t like the cold water; 

it also comes with both mental and 

physical health benefits. For seniors 

or anyone with joint concerns, using 

a pool for exercise is low-risk and 

high-reward. The water creates resistance 

for a full-body workout without 

the hard impact of running or aerobics, 

and its weightless environment 

makes every movement low-impact. 

Heavy gym users and athletes also 

benefit from the warm, soothing water 

to rehabilitate strained and sore 

muscles. 

The pool has a purpose for people 

of all ages and lifestyles, from 

seniors to busy professionals to families. 

Let Pool Heater Rentals make the 

pool your favorite gathering spot all 

year long. 

As Silva says, “With Pool Heater 

Rentals, every day is pool day!” 

Pool Heater Rentals’ packages start at $98 

per month. For more information or to schedule 

a consultation, call 407-601-6376 or visit 

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It’s time for spring cleaning. Along 

with warmer weather and longer days 

comes the desire to freshen up your surroundings. 

Whether that’s by repainting 

a bedroom or rearranging the living 

room, change keeps things lively and 

new. The following ideas will help get 

you started with easy and affordable 

ways to spruce up your home. 

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Spring is the perfect time to start reimagining 

your home and making upgrades 

that create a fresh, welcoming 

vibe. These project ideas — some big, 

some small — can help breathe new life 

into your home so you’re ready to enjoy 

your favorite rooms to the fullest. 

• Air it out — Months of closed windows 

and doors can make any room 

feel dusty and stale. As temperatures 

allow, throw open the windows and 

skylights to let fresh air chase away any 

remnants of winter. It’s a perfect time to 

launder window treatments and clean 

area rugs. After a few passes with a 

carpet cleaner, allow rugs to air-dry outdoors. 

If you’re considering an update 

to the overall decor, changing out these 

textiles is an easy and affordable way to 

create a new look. Just donate the used 

drapes and rugs after cleaning instead 

of bringing them back into the room. 

• Shift your outlook — When contemplating 

changes to a room’s aesthetic, 

most people focus on the floor, walls and 

elements like furniture and accessories. As 

some homeowners are discovering, there’s 

a whole other space waiting to be discovered. 

The ceiling, a fifth wall of sorts, 

opens up endless creative design opportunities. 

Whether you’re seeking more 

natural light, access to fresh air, a sense of 

spaciousness, or a way to bring sophistication 

to a room, a skylight may be just the 

solution. Learn more at whyskylights.com. 

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the project room by room. To choose 

the right hue, select a favorite item in the 

room, such as an heirloom throw blanket 

or a piece of wall art, and consider color 

shades that complement the item well. 

• Make what’s old new again — 

Sometimes a fresh perspective is as 

simple as rearranging a room to better 

fit your needs. Over time, the furnishings 

can become almost an afterthought 

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conversation groupings or to highlight a 

piece that has been tucked away in the 

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new growth and hues of green that 

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more mindful of the environment. Earthfriendly 

upgrades like switching out inefficient 

lighting or installing low-flow 

toilets and shower heads can make a 

sizable difference. Another option for 

energy conservation: Look for ways to 

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Many people spend a lot of time in the 

bathroom. It’s a functional space where 

you can bathe, get ready for the day, 

and take care of business. However, the 

bathroom can be so much more than 

that. It can offer a place to destress, relax 

and recharge before taking on the 

morning or after conquering a long day. 

Now you can escape to your own 

paradise without leaving home. These 

simple tips and tricks from lifestyle 

and parenting expert Jordan Reid 

of Ramshackle Glam can help you 

transform your bathroom into a spalike 

oasis without undergoing a major 

renovation: 

• Don’t be scared to play with lighting, 

as it helps to create a room’s atmosphere. 

Use multibulb lighting fixtures 

paired with warm LEDs. For a sunseton-the-beach 

vibe, try pink bulbs in the 

bathroom with your regular lighting; together 

they can create a rosy glow that’s 

the perfect aesthetic for a relaxing time. 

• To immerse yourself in the sand and 

sun, use collections of gold-framed mirrors. 

Adding mirrors is a simple way 

to bounce additional light around the 

room, and the gold can add a warm 

hue, so they’re both functional and 

aesthetically pleasing. 

• Bathrooms can have greenery in 

them, too. Plants such as philodendrons 

and bromeliads can add an element of 

airiness and life, and both can be found 

in super-realistic faux styles if your bathroom 

is not conducive to the real thing. 

• Don’t be afraid to accessorize your 

bathroom with items that fit your style 

and personality. For your paradise getaway, 

a bamboo bathmat can create a 

beachy vibe that’s also chic and modern, 

and Turkish towels can add texture 

and color. Even smaller items, such as 

jewelry stands, towel hooks and toilet 

paper holders, can show off your unique 

aesthetic and make your escape truly 

your own. 

• Keep your bathroom sparklingly and 

stunningly clean — and smelling great. 

Don’t forget to clean frequently overlooked 

places like the back of the toilet, 

inside the shower and along the edges of 

fixtures. Scented cleaning products such 

as those from the Clorox Scentiva Pacific 

Breeze & Coconut line, including bathroom 

foamer, toilet cleaning gel, multisurface 

spray and disinfecting wipes, 

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it costs an arm and a leg, takes 

months and requires professionals to 

complete. However, upgrading your 

bedroom doesn’t have to mean breaking 

the bank, or your back. Investing in a 

few quality upgrades to some bedroom 

essentials can make your life less stressful 

and more cost- and energy-effective. 

Whether you’ve moved to a new 

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Wi-Fi capability and can be controlled 

from a central hub, like your phone, via 

manufacturer or third-party apps. 

• An adjustable base can help take 

your sleep to new heights. Today, adjustable 

bases come in a variety of 

designs and sizes, and are usually 

discrete and sturdy. If you suffer from 

neck pain or back pain, sleeping in a 

reclined position in an adjustable bed 

can help decrease the pressure on your 

spine by creating an angle between 

your thighs and trunk, according to 

Healthline. Bases are easily customizable, 

usually via remote, so you can 

find your favorite bed position, whether 

you’re sleeping, reading or lounging. 

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• The right curtains can help pull 

together the look of a room, change 

the perceived size, impact the lighting, 

reduce noise and even help with 

temperature control, especially if you 

have older windows. There are a variety 

of size and color options to choose 

from at different price points, so you can 

spend less time adjusting your thermostat 

and more time enjoying your sleep 

space. 

• Self-adhesive wallpaper is one way 

to upgrade your entire bedroom. There 

are trendy, customizable options available 

that are easy to install. The right 

wall color can bring together the aesthetic 

of a room, and peel-and-stick wallpaper 

can provide it without the mess 

and fumes of traditional wall paint. Selfadhesive 

wallpaper can be applied to 

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to walls, and if you change your mind, 

it’s removable and residue-free. 

Remember, you don’t have to rush and 

upgrade your entire bedroom all at one 

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One of the most prolific private 

industrial developers in Central 

Florida, McCraney Property Co., 

purchased about 43.9 acres of 

land at the crossroads of FL-429 

and Florida’s Turnpike in Ocoee. 

McCraney plans to break ground 

this month on Distribution 429, 

a 652,696-square-foot speculative 

industrial park spanning three 

buildings. 

“The Ocoee market is Central 

Florida’s newest epicenter for industrial 

growth,” said Steven 

McCraney, president and CEO 

of McCraney Property Co. “With 

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the demand for the ‘last mile’ hubs 

continuing to outpace supply, industrial 

developments along key arteries 

that enable tenants to move product 

throughout the Greater Central 

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prove invaluable to a company’s distribution 

strategies.” 

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n Deal or No Deal seeks 

contestants 

CNBC officials announced the return 

of one of America’s most popular 

and beloved games shows, Deal 

or No Deal. The hit show, hosted by 

Howie Mandel, features contestants 

playing and dealing for a top 

prize of $1 million. With a mysterious 

entity, known only as “The Banker,” 

contestants are faced with a game 

of odds and chance, and whether 

to accept an offer of cash from “The 

Banker” in exchange for what might 

be contained in the contestant’s chosen 

briefcase. 

The network is currently casting 

for the new season. To apply as 

a contestant, visit dealornodeal. 

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Orange County, in partnership 

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Anyone in west Orange County can 

sign up, including residents who live 

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more than 150 residents of east 

Orange County formed a co-op and 

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n Mayor Jacobs runs for 

school board chair 

As her final term as Orange 

County mayor comes to a close, 

Southwest resident Teresa Jacobs 

looks to a new path. She announced 

her bid for Orange County school 

board chair. For more information, 

visit teresajacobs.com. 

n UF develops new blood test 

A new blood test could reveal the 

genetic roots of muscular dystrophy, 

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and 

other disorders caused by the expansion 

of DNA repeats, potentially 

helping doctors diagnose their patients’ 

conditions sooner. 

The findings by University of 

Florida Health researchers and their 

collaborators focus on the role of intervening, 

or generally nonprotein 

coding, DNA sequences within a 

gene. In one type of inherited form 

of ALS and other so-called repeat 

expansion disorders, those DNA sequences 

— known as introns — accidentally 

get left behind during the 

genetic coding process. 

For some of these disorders, the 

lingering mutant introns can be 

readily detected in tissue and white 

blood cells, creating a rapid and inexpensive 

way to detect repeat expansion 

disorders, the researchers 

found. Their findings were published 

in the Proceedings of the National 

Academy of Sciences. 

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Officials of The Institute of Museum 

and Library Services announced the 

2018 National Medal for Museum 

and Library Service winners, the 

nation’s highest honor for museums 

and libraries for service to their communities. 

Among the 10 winners 

was Orange County Library 

System. OCLS was recognized 

for providing access to STEM — 

Science, Technology, Engineering 

and Mathematics — education 

for children living in underserved 

communities, ESOL (English for 

Speakers of Other Languages) 

classes for adults and families, and 

a commitment to providing access 

to high-quality educational tools for 

children in public school. For more 

information, visit www.ocls.info. 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce representatives held a 

ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new 

Tijuana Flats in Windermere. 

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n Bay Hill 

While some mothers and daughters 

bond over shopping and 

brunch, others find common ground 

a world away. Bay Hill resident 

Silvia Vega and her daughter, 

Andrea Zavaleta-Vega, fall into 

Andrea Zavaleta-Vega, a Bay Hill 

resident and Holy Family Catholic 

School student, helps villagers of La 

Romana in the Dominican Republic. 

the second category. The duo traveled 

to the Dominican Republic on a 

mission trip called Mission of Mercy. 

Silvia and Andrea, an eighth-grader 

at Holy Family Catholic School, 

served people of the “bateys,” or 

communities of very low income, 

who live and work in the sugar cane 

fields. While in the villages of La 

Romana, the pair assembled water 

filters and evangelized door to door. 

Andrea credits her school and home 

life with providing her a foundation 

of faith and a desire to help others. 

Henri Landwirth, a former Bay 

Hill resident and Central Florida hotelier 

who survived a harrowing youth 

in the Nazi death camps during the 

Holocaust and later devoted his life 

to making wishes come true for critically 

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Give Kids The World Village, died 

at the age of 91. After several decades 

as a successful hotel owner in 

Florida, Henri’s mission to brighten 

the lives of critically ill children and 

their families was born in 1986, after 

hearing of the death of a girl named 

Amy. Suffering from terminal leukemia, 

the 6-year-old’s wish to meet 

Mickey Mouse went unfulfilled when 

she died while arrangements were 

still being made to bring her family 

to Central Florida. 

“Though I never knew her, Amy’s 

death became the catalyst for building 

Give Kids The World and has 

affected everything in my life since,” 

Henri recalled in his 1996 autobiography, 

Gift of Life. 

Henri rallied area hospitality leaders, 

including fellow hoteliers, transportation 

officials and theme park 

executives to ensure that no child’s 

wish would ever go unfulfilled again. 

n Sandpointe 

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Coldwell Banker of Florida, and Rich 

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vice president of east Central Florida, 

congratulate Sandpointe resident George 

Rahi on earning the 2017 International 

Diamond Society Award. 

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Award. This is the second consecutive 

year that George earned the 

coveted award, which represents 

the top 4.4 percent of all Coldwell 

Banker agents nationwide. 

n Turtle Creek 

Michael Kulich of Turtle Creek 

was recognized as the overall national 

outstanding homeowner leader 

of the year by the Community 

Associations Institute for outstanding 

achievement on an association 

board. Michael serves as president 

of the Turtle Creek Homeowners 

Association. During the past year, he 

oversaw multiple accomplishments 

at Turtle Creek to earn this award. 

Individuals were nominated by their 

community association peers, colleagues 

and managers as homeowners 

who go above and beyond 

to serve their communities. This year, 

CAI’s Homeowners Leaders Council 

selected 10 honorees, including one 

overall winner from more than 200 

nominations. A recognition event 

for all winners was held this month 

at the CAI National Conference in 

Washington, D.C. 

n Windermere 

Turtle Creek 

Homeowners 

Association 

President Michael 

Kulich is named 

the Community 

Associations 

Institute Overall 

National 

Outstanding 

Homeowner 

Leader of the Year. 

Windermere resident Ronald 

Ziolkowski, aka Ron the Realtor, 

became the No. 1 Re/Max Realtor 

in the state of Florida for 2017, 

earning the highest award Re/Max 

can bestow, the Diamond Club 

Award. During 2017, Ron closed 

168 homes, totaling more than $64 

million. Among his other awards, 

Ron has been voted best Realtor by 

Ronald Ziolkowski, aka Ron the 

Realtor, of Windermere earns a Re/Max 

Diamond Club Award. 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin readers 

for three years. 

Ana Salas of Windermere premiered 

an original documentary, 

Unless, at the McDaniel Cinema 

Showcase. The event featured capstone 

films written, directed, produced 

and edited by cinema majors 

at McDaniel College as portfolios of 

their work. A total of six films, each 

approximately 20 minutes long, 

were shown. Ana’s film’s description 

is: After struggling to find a place to 

take her recycling, Ana examines 

what McDaniel College is doing to 

address sustainability and what others 

can do to help the planet. 

n Winter Garden 

Capa at Four Seasons Resort 

Orlando at Walt Disney World 

Resort was presented a Miyazaki 

Wagyu Council Plaque in commemoration 

of the high quality Wagyu 

beef served at the restaurant. On 

hand to accept the plaque were 

Winter Garden residents Ethan 

Albrecht-Carre, general manager 

of Capa; Gabriel Massip, Capa 

chef; and Fabrizio Schenardi, executive 

chef at Four Seasons Resort 

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Winter Garden residents (l. to r.) Fabrizio Schenardi, executive chef of Four Seasons Resort 

Orlando; Ethan Albrecht-Carre, general manager of Capa; and Gabriel Massip, chef at 

Capa, are presented a Miyazaki Wagyu Council Plaque by Jake Wakefield of NSBA Foods. 

accolade, which represents the 

high level of honor the Japanese 

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n Et Al 

$7,500 grant to Cornerstone 

Hospice Foundation for its 

Cornerstone Salutes Veterans program. 

Cornerstone Salutes respectfully 

celebrates veterans’ service to 

the country while providing care 

Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista members attend the First Tuesday Social. 

The Rotary Club of Lake 

Buena Vista held its First Tuesday 

Social. The event took place at 

The House of Beer, owned by club 

member Shelley Freeman and 

her significant other, Charles. The 

couple provided food as well as the 

venue. 

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Hinson Stephens (far left), youth services director of the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, 

and Rotary member Bill Spoone (third from right) congratulate the students of the Rotary 

Youth Leadership Awards — Ava Gowanloch, Joanna Fonzo, Alexa Forte and Alec 

Lacher. 

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n Lake Whitney 

Elementary 

Lake Whitney Elementary officials 

invite all 2010-11 Dolphins and parents 

to a Senior Reception to catch 

up with old friends and teachers. The 

school will be displaying pictures of 

the seniors’ days at LWES. The event 

will take place May 21 from 3:30- 

4:30 p.m. in the school’s media center. 

n Palm Lake 

Elementary 

n Sand Lake 

Elementary 

Sand Lake Elementary PTA 

President Ronda Schoeneberg extends 

a big thank-you to the school’s 

PTA executive officers and board 

members. 

“To the Sand Lake Elementary 

PTA officers, board members, 

The Palm Lake Elementary community holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Palm Lake 

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volunteers, staff and faculty, 

Thank you! It has been a pleasure 

to represent the SLES PTA 

as your president and work together 

as a team. You are an 

extraordinary group of individuals 

who do so much and give 

so much of your time, talents 

and skills throughout the year. 

And, thank you to our Partners 

in Education for [your] support, 

time and contributions throughout 

the year, which makes an impact 

in so many ways. It would 

not be possible to do the extra 

events, activities and fundraising 

without either of these wonderful 

groups of people who reside 

right here in the Dr. Phillips 

community. [Your] passion and 

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n Thornebrooke 

Elementary 

Thornebrooke Elementary students 

competed at the Odyssey of the 

Mind state finals. Two teams made 

it through to the world finals, which 

will take place in Iowa from May 

23-26. They will compete against 

teams of all ages from all over 

the world. 

After competing at the Odyssey of the Mind state finals, Thornebrooke Elementary teams 

progress to the world finals. 

n Westbrooke 

Elementary 

To enhance the learning and understanding 

that living things grow 

Noel 

Narvaez 

holds one 

of the baby 

chicks that 

hatched in his 

VPK class at 

Westbrooke 

Elementary. 

and change, Jody Silvester’s VPK 

class incubated and hatched chicks. 

The three-week wait was worth every 

minute. For a week, the children had 

the opportunity to observe and record 

what they saw the baby chicks 

do in their brooder box. At the end 

of that week, each child got to hold 

a baby chick. Parents were present 

to see their children’s excitement and 

amazement as they held the baby 

Harper 

Axtell holds 

one of the 

baby chicks 

that hatched in 

her VPK class 

at Westbrooke 

Elementary. 

Inara 

Stephens 

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of the baby 

chicks that 

hatched in her 

VPK class at 

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Elementary. 

chick. The class also observed the 

life cycle of a monarch butterfly. They 

saw the butterfly change from egg to 

caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. 

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Kiersten Rose 

wins first place at 

the Westbrooke 

Elementary Science 

Fair. 

Ava Durruthy, Maggie 

Farrell, Carly Goode, Mairin 

Sakata, Teresa Tomasone and 

Emily Wood are hoping to head 

to Iowa the week of May 21, but 

need a little help to get there. Their 

fellow students and families at HFCS 

have organized four Spirit Night 

fundraisers at local eateries and 

set up a GoFundMe page to offset 

the costs of airfare and boarding 

fees. To contribute to the fund, visit 

tinyurl.com/hfcsom. 

n Et Al 

A group of seventh-graders at 

Holy Family Catholic School 

qualified for the Odyssey of the Mind 

world finals after placing first in their 

age group at the state finals. The 

middle schoolers worked very hard 

to beat a total of 820 teams across 

the state. Odyssey of the Mind is 

a creative-thinking, problem-solving 

competition that prepares students to 

excel in the real world. 

Seventh-graders 

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Kid’s Community College 

Charter School is hosting its 

Transition to Kindergarten Toolkit 

Course as a community service 

to parents. The community event 

will provide quality resources 

and materials to help parents successfully 

prepare preschoolers 

with the skills they need for kindergarten 

and to give them the 

tools they need to facilitate the 

school-to-home connection that is 

so important in helping children 

be successful in kindergarten 

and throughout their education. 

Transitioning to kindergarten can 

be a scary time for many young 

children. Whether they’ve attended 

preschool or stayed at home 

with a relative or caregiver, all 

soon-to-be kindergartners are at 

least a little afraid of the unknown. 

The one-hour course will be held 

May 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 

the Kid’s Community College, located 

at 1475 E. Silver Star Road 

in Ocoee. For more information, 

call Keri Hefferin or LaToiya 

Remy at 407-982-2421. 

The Association of Local 

Government Auditors, a national 

professional organization, awarded 

a Knighton Award to Orange 

County Public Schools’ Internal Audit 

Department. The district was recognized 

as the nation’s most exemplary 

performance audit of 2017 by 

a small audit shop for its accounts 

payable access to vendor master file 

report. The OCPS internal audit team 

was recognized at the ALGA Annual 

Conference in Colorado Springs, 

Colorado. 

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dependable available, we do rely on others for 

the source of our news. Therefore, the Southwest 

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At the CFHLA Gives membership 

luncheon held at the Walt Disney 

World Swan and Dolphin Resort, the 

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging 

Association Foundation distributed 

$240,000 in Central Florida 

hospitality student scholarships and educational 

grants. For the fourth consecutive 

year, CFHLA awarded a Don and 

Lorraine Freeberg Foundation full-ride 

$40,000 scholarship to a local high 

school senior who will be attending 

the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality 

Management after graduation. 

This year’s full-ride scholarship was 

awarded to Andrea Lobo-Moran 

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submitted by Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 

Additionally, a new $10,000 multiyear 

Walt Disney World Swan 

and Dolphin Resort scholarship was 

awarded to Carli Miller of Winter 

Springs High School. In total, 45 local 

high school and college hospitality 

students were awarded scholarships 

ranging from one-time $1,000 to multiyear 

$2,000-$10,000 scholarships. 

The CFHLA Foundation also awarded 

community hospitality grants 

to Orange County Public Schools; 

Orange Technical College; Osceola 

Technical College; UCF Rosen College 

of Hospitality Management; Valencia 

College; and Hagerty, Osceola and 

Windermere high schools. 

Andrea Lobo-Moran (center) of Osceola High 

School is awarded the 2018 Don and Lorraine Freeberg 

Foundation full-ride $40,000 student scholarship by 

Central Florida & Hotel Lodging Association 

President/CEO Rich Maladecki (right) and CFHLA 

board member Gerald Urquiola. 

Forty-five students receive scholarships from Central Florida & Hotel Lodging Association during the CFHLA Gives membership 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

May 26 — BBQ Blowout 

Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, 

Oviedo, hosts the BBQ Blowout, including live 

musicians and other performers, craft brews, 

a Rock and Brews Kid-Que Competition, 

waterslides, bounce houses, a splash pad 

and more. Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission is 

free, and food and beverages are available 

for purchase. Wristbands are required for the 

kids area. Proceeds benefit Helpful Hands. For 

more information, call Paige, 407-278-4871; 

or visit www.bbqblowout.org. 

June 2 — Make ‘M Smile Festival 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts the 

16th annual Make ‘m Smile Festival, an event 

for children and adults with all types of special 

needs and their families. Preregister online 

by May 28 to receive a free VIP event T-shirt 

and free VIP valet parking. Time: 7:30 a.m.-1 

p.m. Cost: Event wristbands for buddy/general 

admission are $5. For more information, visit 

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June 16 — Peace Walk & Festival 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts 

the second annual Solutionary Peace Walk & 

Festival, including a 1-mile walk around the 

park, vegan food, live music, guest speakers, 

yoga, eco-friendly exhibitors, children’s 

activities and more. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The 

walk begins at 11 a.m. Admission is free; 

however, walk donations are welcome. For 

more information, call 727-489-4497, email 

organizers@solutionaryevents.com or visit 

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n Children’s/Teens 

Programs 

May 22-June 26 — Library Exhibition 

The Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central 

Blvd., Orlando, hosts Thinking Money, A 

Financial Expedition, a museum-quality traveling 

exhibition that strives to teach tweens/teens and 

their parents, caregivers and educators about 

financial literary topics like saving, spending 

and avoiding fraud. For more information, call 

407-835-7323. 

May 29 — Library Program 

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

Garden, hosts Once Upon a Cloud for children 

2-4. Registration is required. Time: 10:30 a.m. 

For more information, call 407-835-7323. 

June 2-Aug. 4 — Summer Reading 

Program 

Registration is open for Orlando County Library 

System’s 2018 Summer Reading Program for 

tweens and teens, which includes special 

live performances, storytelling, and arts and 

crafts. Participants can sign up for technology 

camps and classes where they can create 

their own video games, build robots and 

more. Seating may be limited for some events, 

so advance registration is recommended. For 

more information, call 407-835-7323 or visit 

ocls.info/summer-reading-program-2018. 

June 4 & 11 — Days Of Art 

The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 

E. Princeton St., Orlando, invites elementary, 

middle and high school students to Days of Art, 

when participants explore art and be artful during 

a full day of art projects led by local art 

educators. Elementary Day of Art is June 4, and 

Middle and High School Day of Art is June 11. 

Space is limited, and registration is required. 

Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $45 for members, 

$50 for nonmembers. For more information, 

visit www.mennellomuseum.org/dayofart. 

n Classes/Programs 

May 21 & 28 — Ancestry Research 

Assistance 

The Genealogy Room of the Cooper Memorial 

Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, hosts 

members of the Clermont chapter of the Daughters 

of the American Revolution and Pastfinders of South 

Lake Genealogical Society, who are available to 

assist those researching their family line. Time: 9:30 

a.m.-noon. Assistance is complimentary. For more 

information, call 352-242-9805. 

n Events/Performances 

Through June 10 — Art Exhibition 

The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. 

Princeton St., Orlando, hosts When the Water 

Rises: Recent Paintings by Julie Heffernan. Time: 

Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

and Sunday from noon-4:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for 

adults, $4 for seniors 60-older, $1 for students 

with a valid ID and children 6-17, and free for 

children 5-younger and active/retired military 

veterans and their families. For more information, 

call 407-246-4278 or visit mennellomuseum.org. 

Through Aug. 19 — Art Exhibit 

The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture 

Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, hosts 

Arabesque: Contemporary Conversations, an 

art exhibit that interprets traditional Islamic art 

through the eyes of contemporary artists in a 

variety of styles and mediums. Time: Tuesday- 

Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 

1-4 p.m. Cost: $10, adults; $8, seniors and college 

students with a valid ID; and $3, children 

in kindergarten-12th grade. For more information, 

call 407-647-6294 or visit polasek.org. 

June 17 — Postcards From Home Concert 

Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., 

Orlando, hosts the Postcards From Home concert, 

a performance by the Central Florida Sounds of 

Freedom. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $15, free for 12-younger. 

For more information, visit www.cfsof.com. 

June 30-Sept. 23 — Enchanted Fairy 

Doors Exhibit 

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

Orlando, hosts the Enchanted Fairy Doors 


COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

Exhibit, when the 50-acre gardens feature 15 

one-of-a-kind fairy doors. Cost: Included with 

daytime garden admission of $10 for adults; 

$5 for children 4-17. For more information, call 

407-246-2620 or visit leugardens.org. 

n Miscellaneous 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

Ongoing — Christian Church Services 

Christian Church Services, including uplifting 

sermons and traditional hymns, are held every 

Sunday at 8450 Silver Star Road, Orlando. No 

collection plate. Come as you are. Time: 11 

a.m. For more information, call Rob Watson, 

847-321-0289; or email proud2b4family@ 

gmail.com. 

Through June 11 — Call For Artists 

Mennello Museum of American Art invites 

Orange and Seminole counties high school 

students to fill an application and submit a 

JPG image of their pieces by June 11 at 5 

p.m. for a juried exhibition. There is a limit of 

three entries per artist. If your work is selection 

for exhibition, you will be notified by email 

by June 25. Email applications and images to 

kpagemennello@gmail.com. 

Through July 13 — Photographs Needed 

The City of Orlando’s Historic Preservation 

Board seeks photographs capturing the 

beauty of the built historic streetscape and 

landscape enhancements for its 2019 calendar. 

A $100 honorarium is awarded to each 

photographer whose picture is selected. Up 

to three photographs can be submitted and 

they should be black and white and printed 

on 8” x 10” or 8 1/2” x 11” photo paper 

with a white border. Each photograph must 

be labeled on the back with photographer 

name, daytime telephone number, email 

address, address of the subject and site 

label address. Contest submissions must be 

delivered or postmarked by July 13, 2018, 

at 5 p.m. Send to the Historic Preservation 

Office, P.O. Box 44990, 400 S. Orange Ave., 

Orlando, FL 32802. For more information, 

call Richard Forbes, 407-246-3350; or visit 

www.cityoforlando.net/city-planning/boards/ 

historic-preservation-board/board-calendars. 

May 24 & June 28 — Food Truck 

Connections 

MetroWest hosts Food Truck Connections, including 

food and music, at 2295 S. Hiawassee 

Road in Veranda Park. Time: fourth Thursday of 

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

visit www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

n Networking/Club 

May 22 — Southwest Book Club 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 

Della Drive, Orlando, hosts a meeting of the 

Southwest Book Club. This month’s selection 

is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Anyone 

18-older is welcome. Time: 7 p.m. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323 or email 

southwest@ocls.info. 

n Support Groups 

June 12 — Support Group Meeting 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. 

June 12 & 26 — Mental Health Support 

Group Meetings 

Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland 

Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and family 

support groups for individuals affected by 

mental illness. The 90-minute meetings are peerled 

and help 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. 

n Volunteer Opportunities 

Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, 

Oakland, seeks adults interested in learning 

about the history, wildlife, plants and restoration 

efforts at ONP to volunteer at the preserve to 

greet visitors, help answer questions and lead a 

tour from time to time. Workdays are Mondays 

and/or Saturdays. For more information, 

email outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org 

or visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/guide. 

To register online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 

Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers 

who can help with donation sorting, 

mattress recycling, warehouse maintenance, 

administrative work, special events or general 

maintenance. For more information, 

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

jessi@mustardseedfla.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman 

Program, which advocates for quality long-term 

care, seeks volunteers. Training is provided. For 

more information, call 888-831-0404 or visit 

ombudsman.myflorida.com. 

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 

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