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Stroke didn't slow down Winter Parker

Living to inspire

Winter Park native Valerie Greene suffered a stroke a decade ago. Now she’s talking, running and inspiring others.

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Winter Park church helps African orphans

Helping African orphans

Panua is a ministry partnership between First United Methodist Church of Winter Park and Trinity United Methodist Church in Naivasha, Kenya.

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Summer camp directory

Local directory

Looking for the perfect summer camp close to home? Check out our directory of exciting local offerings.

Fit for the Fourth: Day 1

Like most people, I find that when I try to be healthy is when I crave all the worst foods for me!

Sarah Grafton takes on Day One of the 'Fit for Fourth Challenge' and realizes it isn't going to be as easy as she thought!

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Winter Park Nursery kindles young minds

Winter Park Nursery benefit

The Winter Park Day Nursery will hold its Orange Blossom Jubilee on Friday, April 27, to help cover child care costs for its low-income families.

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Reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes

How to reduce risk

The manufactured appeal of so-called “conveniences” put thousands at risk for developing preventable diseases.

Bike MS to help beat multiple sclerosis

On Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, more than 1,000 bikers will take to the roads of Bok Tower Gardens to help fundraise for multiple sclerosis.

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Maitland Library hosts first 5K

Dress as favorite book hero

If you’re looking for an opportunity to run through Maitland as Tom Sawyer or Pippi Longstocking, you’ll have your chance this month.

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Homegrown talent at Florida Film Festival

Locals share inspiration

The Florida Film Festival, which kicks off on April 13, features local veteran filmmakers and some newbies.

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Tom Carey: Is your garden safe?

What could possibly be dangerous safely ensconced in the tranquility of my garden?

Sandals or flip-flops, let alone bare feet, are out of the question when considering garden attire.

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Secret to long life? She says, don't marry.

She was born in 1902

When she was born on March 24, 1902, she was in an Ohio farmhouse with no electricity and movie theaters hadn’t been invented yet.

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Ice Cream Social benefits McDonald House

Ice Cream Social

Ronald McDonald House is continuing the tradition of fun to raise money for families, with an Ice Cream Social event on Saturday, March 24, at the Winter Park Civic Center.

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MD Muscle Walk comes to Maitland

Meet Jace Pitre

While an Altamonte Springs family hopes to get a diagnosis for their son, they raise money for a Maitland muscular dystrophy event.

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Scooters 4 Hooters

Fighting cancer

The country’s largest scooter ride winds through Winter Park on Saturday to fight breast cancer.

Winter Park club offers 38 groups

University Club of Winter Park

Have you ever ridden down Park Avenue and wondered about the cream-colored building located on the corner of Park and Webster avenues?