The Park Press Blog

Take On Disability One Step At A Time

Easterseals Florida is hosting their third annual Take the Challenge 5K and Family Fun Walk on the morning of November 6th. This trail run is a professionally mapped and chip-timed race. Funds raised through...

OUC Adds Rebate For Smart Irrigation Controllers

While the recent rainy weather pattern is helping Central Florida yards stay green and thriving, residents with in-ground sprinkler systems set to automatic timers might find they’re overwatering. OUC is now offering a rebate...

Mayor’s Message – August 2021

Stay Cool This Summer  As summer really sets in, I remember the wonderful things that brought our families to Winter Park – trees, parks, and of course the lakes. For over 140 years, Winter...

Ego Identity.

Live Meaningfully – By Ayesha G. Shenk, M.A. Let’s talk about ego for a second. Not the colloquial usage that we throw around as though it’s synonymous with arrogance (ie: “he has a big ego”)...

We Made It…Well, almost!

Protection And Service – By MPO Jim Whitman, Winter Park Police Department There was no better news to hear than when it was announced that the Mask Mandate had been lifted.  Once again we were...

Commissioner Stuart – August 2021

It’s Time To Start Thinking About Back To School! The first day of school is August 10 for our Orange County Public Schools and our private schools will follow soon after. Back-to-school time is...

Genus Series: Podocarpus

In The Garden – By Stephen and Kristin Pategas The Genus Series selects a genus of plants and explores a selection of its species, varieties, and/or cultivars that will grow successfully in Central Florida....