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By Mick Lochridge
Heritage Center exhibit: ‘Windows’ to the soul of a community
In the black-and-white photo, three rows of kids are lined up outside their elementary school. It looks like a warm day. They are dressed in short sleeves; some are barefoot. The windows are opened wide, and there are potted plants on the window sills.
By Dixie Tate
The Hannibal Square Heritage Center exhibit is an illuminating look at West Winter Park’s past told by the people who lived it
Allan Bloom, 20th century writer and philosopher, wrote in his 1987 bestseller, The Closing of the American Mind, “We need history, not to tell us what happened or to explain the past, but to make the past alive so that it can explain us and make a future possible.”
By Leslie O’Shaughnessy
With his vigilant family’s help, his own quiet courage and technology, the 6-year-old diabetic enjoys a normal life
‘We are the Hippos, the mighty, mighty Hippos, Oorah!” shouts 6-year-old Gabriel Leeper in a mock Marine cry before hitting the field. Grinning from ear to ear and blond hair flying, he sails across the soccer field, kicking and tussling for the ball just like every other boy.
By Rona Gindin
Personal chefs cover for folks who aren’t in the mood to cook for themselves
When Lorri Levine had her fourth baby, she begged her generous mother for neither new crib nor stroller. “Spend the same money on dinners instead!” the harried 30-something pleaded. And so Grandma, who lives across the country, hired a personal chef…
By Christy Smith
John and Lisa Keating have a house that fits them now and will work for them in the years to come
When John and Lisa Keating moved into their 1960s-era home, they knew changes were in order to make the house their home. Six years and two renovations later, the Keatings finally have the home they always wanted – a gathering place for family and friends.
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By Gale and Steve Rajtar
There are no pavilions, playgrounds or ‘modern conveniences,’ but the garden ranks among the city’s most beloved parks
Kraft Azalea Garden on Lake Maitland is one of Winter Park’s most beautifully landscaped parks. With 11 acres of tropical plants, majestic trees and thousands of azaleas…
The Imperial House was a popular restaurant on the shore of Lake Killarney, near Morse Boulevard on U.S. Highway 17-92, also known as Orlando Avenue. Its postcard boasted: “Aristocrat among restaurants – where the royal rib reigns supreme. Florida’s leading dining spot and cocktail lounge. Excellent cuisine, service and reasonable prices.”
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