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...
Cast members from the Broadway production of Hamilton and other shows will perform during Give Kids The World Village’s (GKTW) annual Black & White Gala, Saturday, September 18, 2021. For the first time ever,...
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...
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...
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”)...
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...
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...
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....
We celebrated Baldwin Park’s 20th anniversary on June 5. On that day, in front of the shores of Lake Baldwin, I read a proclamation on behalf of myself and Mayor Buddy Dyer naming it...
Mayor Anderson’s Message – July 2021 Each year the National Recreation and Park Association and the City of Winter Park celebrate July as Park and Recreation Month. Because of the beautiful Central Florida weather, families...