Wednesday, September 29
Mix it up
To prepare for the drop in temperature, here’s a dish that’ll warm the family up from the inside out.
Warm up to fall
Letters to the Editor
Letters from William Shallcross and Dr. Tom O’Neal
Letters regarding the Fairbanks project and business incubation programs
Play On!
We are now fighting for our lives — the lives we have been enjoying all these years as free Americans.
Choices
Perspectives
Be aware of Republican perfidy. Vote Democrat. The Huns are afoot.
Culprit is bad governance
Culture worthy of your calendar
Forget those diets; the 15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens Oct. 1 for six weeks
These Maids will not serve at the Food and Wine Fest
Store sells handmade clothes for kids
Store offers handmade clothes
A local family business offers handmade and consigned clothes for children
Never a stranger
Local saved Orlando's star
Winter Park resident Jack Kazanzas remembered for his laughter, letters and Orlando’s Christmas star
Calendar and Family Calendar
The Orlando Museum of Art’s event, From Words to Works, Oct. 7, will feature artistic works inspired by the written word.
Winter Park City Talk
By City Manager Randy Knight
Government news, fishing tournament, popcorn flicks and flu vaccinations
Winter Park faces Cypress Creek Friday
Wildcats face Bears
After a week of recovery time, the Wildcats return to the field with a chance at a huge win at home
UCF falls in frustrating loss
Knights lose in final minute
The Knights dominated a strong Kansas State team for most of the game, but mistakes proved costly
Get vaccinated against H1N1 and two other strains
Get vaccinated against H1N1
The new vaccination protects against the H1N1 strain and two other strains that might circulate
Community Bulletin and Business Briefs
BRIO Tuscan Grille Winter Park showed their appreciation for local firefighters and police by participating in BRIO’s nationwide “Station Drop Off” on Monday, Sept. 6
Winter Park molds best artist
Winter Park's Herring chosen
Marcia Lain Herring was named Best Artist in Florida by Florida Monthly Magazine in September
Council wants to raise city hall roof
Council wants higher roof
Maitland City Council says fire station shouldn’t overpower connecting city hall
More families turn to renting
More families renting
Foreclosure expert says Winter Park and Maitland have escaped worst of market crash
Increase in rail funding approved
City increases rail funding
City Commission votes to increase rail funding to $500K
Friday, September 24
Toy store chain opens many temporary locations
Store opens locations for holidays
Toys "R" Us looks to capitalize on the holiday season by opening an Oviedo store and 600 nationwide
Thursday, September 23
From my garden to yours
The essence of time and money applied to the refuge of our garden is an unwelcomed mantra.
Return on investment
AHA walk for heart research
Heart walk Oct. 2
It’s not too late to sign up for American Heart Association event held on Oct. 2
Wednesday, September 22
Culture worthy of your calendar
Now, more than ever, art is being called upon to enlighten and educate.
Mahler’s greatest hit and a free museum day
Letters to the Editor
Letters from William Shallcross and Bill Kahn
Letters regarding the decline in the political system on a local level and the importance of attending the Winter Park Traffic Forum on Oct. 7.
Perspectives
Greer is one Republican many Republicans now see as dead. Ew! Zombies! Republicans!
An idea that won’t die
Store brings museum home
Treasures in Winter Park
Winter Park’s Ancient Artifacts & Treasures has been dazzling customers for more than 11 years
Calendar and Family Calendar
Art Stroll of Ivanhoe Village Oct. 1
The Art Stroll of Ivanhoe Village will take place on Virginia Drive between Mills and Orange Ave, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. It is free and open to the public.
Winter Park City Talk
By City Manager Randy Knight
Government news and the Traffic & Transportation Forum
Maitland City Talk
By Mayor Douglas T. Kinson
Maitland’s police headquarters to achieve designation!
Winter Park conquers Boone
Winter Park wins third straight
After a tough back-and-forth struggle with Boone, Winter Park pulls away in the fourth quarter
UCF comeback led by Godfrey
Knights defeat Bulls
A slow start by Jeff Godfrey led to a tight game, but UCF came up with 14 points in the final quarter
Community Bulletin and Business Briefs
Five Girl Scouts build butterfly garden
Five of the girls from Girl Scout Troop 1983 in Winter Park completed work on their Girl Scout Gold Award project.
Club holds sale for charity
Tiny crafts hit the shelves
Maitland Woman's Club sale benefits local charities
Pink Heals Tour comes to Winter Park
Tour raises cancer awareness
Firefighters from across the country pose in front of a pink fire truck in Winter Park’s Central Park on Friday as a part of the Pink Heals campaign.
Seniors descend on Orlando
Expo starts Sept. 30
AARP convention projected to draw 250,000 folks, $30 million in economic impact
Tuesday, September 21
Strip club sues city
It alleges police misconduct
A strip club is suing Winter Park for harassment after sustaining what its attorney called years of constitutional violations from the city's police force.
Friday, September 17
Easy riders
Zimride promotes carpooling
Zimride marries social networking and carpooling to help students save gas and the environment
Wednesday, September 15
Culture worthy of your calendar
September is primetime to visit the magnificent gardens of the Bok Tower in Lake Wales.
Fitness, nature walks and art along the highway
Letters to the Editor
Letters from Joanna Henkel Skolfield and Bryan Nelson
Letters regarding Fleet Peeples Park and bureaucratic overreach
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The longer Barack Obama is President, the higher the savings in savings accounts mount.
Short is not always sweet
Perspectives
Kosmas is actually in a tougher race than the one she bravely waged against Feeney just two years ago.
Republican Sharia law
Park Maitland School helps India
School raises money for India
Park Maitland School raises $20,000 to construct a modern school in India
Acupuncture clinic offers relief
New way to heal
Acupuncture clinic gives options for pain management, can give chronic sufferers long-term relief
Calendar and Family Calendar
Orlando Garden Club is looking for new members
Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week (HPAFW) is hosting its 4th annual Model Casting Call on Sept. 18
Winter Park City Talk
By City Manager Randy Knight
Government news, Pink Heals Tour, Green Gardening in Winter Park and Advertising for Winter in the Park
Knights fall 10 yards short
Godfrey comes close to a win
After a thrilling comeback brought UCF within a touchdown of a tie, a late fumble ended it all
Wildcats win big over Ocoee
Offense leads team to victory
Winter Park uses long yardage on key plays to find the end zone six times in a week two blowout
Community Bulletin and Business Briefs
Mica presents Jewish Academy of Orlando with flag
Congressman John Mica (R-Fla.) visited the Jewish Academy of Orlando on Friday, Aug. 27
Elementary students plant vegetables
Students build garden
Dommerich Elementary students take their lessons outdoors with new garden
Hotels recycle soap
Nonprofit gives Haiti soap
Orlando nonprofit that recycles soap to save lives donates six millionth bar
Benefits salvaged
Retirement cuts decreased
Commissioner says that if the city doesn’t cut benefits, it may need to lay off employees
Tuesday, September 14
Winter Park convenience store robbed
Lottery tickets stolen
Three men robbed the Kwik Stop on New York Avenue in Winter Park on Thursday, Sept. 16, according to Winter Park Police.
Wednesday, September 8
Homeowners happier than renters
Homeowners are more active in their communities and report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters.
Culture worthy of your calendar
Santiago Rodriguez has performed all of the Sergei Rachmaninov’s major piano works in concert.
Step into Orlando
From my garden to yours
Fish emulsion enhances compost and compost tea in my garden’s fertilizer schedule.
Fishy fertilizer
Letters to the Editor
Letters from Margie Bridges, Dr. Joseph Siry, Wendy Errickson, Michaela Fazecas, Barbara Young and Andy Insua
Play On!
Hammond’s daughter, Sally was a fine pianist, who often let me practice singing with her.
Animated recollections
Perspectives
I’ve read a lot of history, and I have always wondered why men have universally treated women so poorly.
Men. In small doses.
Back to the books
Father of two goes to school
42-year-old father scores a scholarship from Project Working Mom
Keeping our city safe
Superhero lawyers
Winter Parks’ attorneys are recognized as the state’s best of the best
Calendar and Family Calendar
Author Greg Dawson to discuss book
Author and Orlando Sentinel columnist Greg Dawson will discuss his inspiring new book on Sept. 16
Winter Park City Talk
By City Manager Randy Knight
Government news, General Reese, Fairbanks Avenue, and CoffeeTalk
UCF trounces South Dakota
Coyotes lose to Knights
After two struggling years at quarterback, Rob Calabrese turns in the best performance of his career
Winter Park beats Winter Springs
Wildcats win first home game
Led by a strong performance by quarterback Sam Richardson, Winter Park gets off to a strong start
Airport reports more traffic
OIA traffic increase
Orlando International Airport sees first steady increase in traffic this year; up 1.8 percent from last year.
Community Bulletin and Business Briefs
Basketball clinic held Aug. 27-28
The first “Orlando Rising Stars Basketball Clinic” was held on Aug. 27-28.
Growing a community
Neighbors beautify cul-de-sac
Winter Park Pines neighbors plant a flower garden, install walkway and benches on unsightly median
Two months to go
Segal vs. Jacobs on Nov. 2
Mayoral candidates Bill Segal and Teresa Jacobs share their campaign strategies
4Rivers is growing
Second 4Rivers to open
Winter Parker has been perfecting recipe for success for 18 years
Paying homage to Laurelton
Wing adds 12,000 square feet
New wing adds 12,000 square feet to the Morse Museum
Wednesday, September 1
Women of Congress
Winter Park attorney opened home for a house party in support of Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas.
Program helps Alzheimer's patients
Alzheimer's program
Art’s the Spark, a program for Alzheimer’s disease patients, helps forge new connections to artwork
Can you count on Social Security?
If you’re retired, you probably won’t see any changes to your benefits, but make sure you’re protected
Company continues to prosper
A. Duda & Sons' success
Owners say staying humble is the secret to success
Our Observation
New ballgame for mayor race as Segal and Jacobs prepare for November election
New ballgame for mayor race
Letter to the Editor
Letter from Charles Namey
Letter regarding Fleet Peeples Park and its dog usage
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Both Paul and I remain, even in these infelicitous days, patriotic Americans.
Catching up with an old pal
Perspectives
Recent news clearly demonstrates the dichotomy, nay, the hypocrisy, of Republican doublespeak.
Republican values — bad for life
Culture worthy of your calendar
Dine royally (and affordably), Torn paper paintings, More torn paper for the Magic!, Mad Cow kicks off the Sondheim celebration
September is Dining Month
Horses help disabled people
Freedom Ride helps disabled
Disabled people connect with horses at Freedom Ride.
Five local women finish triathlon
Women complete Ironman
Five Winter Park women completed an Ironman triathlon
Winter Park City Talk
By City Manager Randy Knight
Government news, Coffeetalk with Commissioner Phil Anderson, Flu Shot Fridays, and City/College Award - Nominations needed
Cats lose to Titans’ comeback
Titans beat Cats
Wildcats showed promise in kickoff, but lost to Olympia's rally
Free help in tough times
UCF’s counseling clinic has become busier since recession
Observer reveals redesigned website
Introduces new features
New wpmobserver.com features increased interactivity
Dog usage fee considered
City Commission votes 4-1 to consider a usage fee at Fleet Peeples Park
Winter Park gets high rating
City has tripled its repayments of internal debts compared to 2008
Community Center construction begins
City staff to run programs
City staff, not Boys & Girls Club, to run new youth programs