In Your Neighborhood - 10/06/11 Cont'd
Sterling Pointe
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Robert “Bobby” Olszewski of Sterling Pointe (left) and Xerxes Snell, president of East Winter Garden Community Development Corp. and senior minister of Church of Christ at 9th Street, attend EWGCDC’s annual blacktie fundraiser at Tanner Hall in Winter Garden. |
Sterling Pointe resident Robert “Bobby” Olszewski attended East Winter Garden Community Development Corp.’s annual black-tie fundraiser at Tanner Hall in Winter Garden. The nonprofit organization is committed to community and economic development through enrichment programs. Event proceeds cobenefited scholarships and school supplies for east Winter Garden students, as well as went toward materials to improve substandard homes of senior and physically impaired residents. |
Wesmere
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Wesmere resident and Realtor Angie Paradiso attends Florida Realtors’ 95th annual Convention & Trade Expo. |
Realtor Angie Paradiso, a residential real estate broker and buyer’s agent for Integrity Realty Solutions LLC, attended Florida Realtors’ 95th annual Convention & Trade Expo that was held at Rosen Shingle Creek. The Wesmere resident and other Florida Realtors discussed and voted on key issues related to their profession, as well as attended educational seminars. |
Windermere
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Nature and current events inspire Windermere artist Nancy Adams. |
Artist Nancy Adams, who received a Master of Fine Arts degree and has taught art and art history at the college level, is working on her latest series of art pieces, which explores figurative imagery. The Windermere resident is inspired by nature and current events, and each series she creates generally consists of six to 20 pieces. Nancy recently completed an Ausable River series that included a 6-footby-8-foot oil painting of the river, which is located in the Adirondack Mountains. |
| Realtor Julia Strimple, a broker associate and real estate instructor with Main Street Realty International, attended Florida Realtors’ 95th annual Convention & Trade Expo that was held at Rosen Shingle Creek. The Windermere resident and other Florida Realtors discussed and voted on key issues related to their profession, as well as attended educational seminars. |
Et Al
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Congratulations to Vista Toastmasters Southwest Orlando speech contest winners (l. to r.) Allyse Scott and Ana Bustillos, firstand second-place Humorous Speech, respectively; and Lyn Porpora and Robin Daniels, first and second place in the Evaluation Contest, respectively. |
Vista Toastmasters Southwest Orlando members competed in the club’s annual speech contest. Kudos to Humorous Speech winner Allyse Scott and runnerup Ana Bustillos, and Evaluation Contest winner Lyn Porpora and runner-up Robin Daniels. Allyse and Lyn advanced to the area contest of the competition, which was held last month. |
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Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista members and Southwest residents Maynard Bandy (far left) and Madeline Bandy (second from right) celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with fellow Rotarians (l. to r.) Ray Maxwell, Sarah Mobley and Philip Wright. |
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Denison University students Yasmine LaSalle of Winter Garden and Jennifer Murphy of Windermere, both members of the Class of 2015, were awarded scholarships from the school. Yasmine was recognized with a Tyree/Parajon Scholarship, which provides about one-half of tuition costs and recognizes academic achievement, leadership and personal merit, as well as DU’s commitment to diversifying the community. Jennifer received a Denison Founders Scholarship, which also provides about one-half of tuition costs and recognizes academic achievement, leadership and personal merit. |
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Lung cancer survivor and local resident Joan Tashbar is organizing the inaugural Free to Breathe Orlando 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk to benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership and its research, education and awareness programs. The event will be held Nov. 19 at 7 a.m. at Moss Park, located at 12901 Moss Park Road in Orlando. The cost is $20 if paid online by Nov. 14; $23 if mailed and received by Nov. 11; and $25 the day of the event. The registration fee includes all-day access to Moss Park and its amenities. For more information, visit www.freetobreathe.org on the Web. |
