Community Bulletin and Business Briefs

Community Bulletin

Fully outfitted Winter Park fireman John Bonnell played host at a firehouse tour for First United Methodists Cub Scout Troop 678 recently.

The Winter Park Police Department recently received an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $10,917 to enhance the department’s “Realism in Training” Program. The funding will be used to purchase firearm conversion kits, munitions and personal protective gear for officers.

The Hartford Financial Services Group recently donated $12,500 to non-profit organizations in Central Florida. Last week, employees in The Hartford’s office in Maitland presented $2,500 each to three organizations: Harbor House, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and The Mustard Seed.

Habitat for Humanity of Winter Park recently dedicated a new Habitat home to Gail Richardson, who for the past seven years has worked in dining services at Rollins College. Campus faculty and staff worked to help Richardson meet the requirement of 300 “sweat equity” hours necessary to become a Habitat home owner.

Volunteers are needed for AARP’S Tax-Aide Program. Tax-Aide counselors help prepare tax returns and assist with filing requirements for older taxpayers and others. Training for volunteer Tax-Aide counselors begins Monday, Jan. 3 in the Orlando Area. For those interested in volunteering or for more information, call Dave Epstein at 407-281-6498 or Jackie Sward at 407-647-5233.

Exceptional speakers from the health care industry, local architectural firms, local hospitals, nonprofit organizations and professional builders brought participants closer to understanding the need for exceptional, appropriate design for our senior population on Wednesday, Oct. 13 in honor of National Aging in Place week. Maitland Mayor Doug Kinson read the proclamation to kick off the event.

The Winter Park YMCA is offering to try the Y for free. Visit the Winter Park YMCA any time prior to Monday, Nov. 15 to sign up for a free 2 Week Y Experience & Fitness Challenge. E-mail [email protected] for more information.

A Public Input Survey link regarding the Lake Lily Stage Proposal is now available on the city of Maitland website. Please visit www.itsmymaitland.com and click Public Input Survey – Lake Lily Stage Proposal under Maitland News to take the survey.

Habitat Seminole’s “ReStore” is a 7,400-square-foot retail store located at 335 S.R. 436 in the Sam’s Plaza in Casselberry that needs the community’s support with donations. All proceeds from the ReStore go toward building Habitat houses in Seminole County. The wish list includes building materials, doors, functioning appliances and electronics, sinks, countertops, cabinets, lighting, furniture, mirrors and artwork. They do not accept clothing, toys and paint. The ReStore recently received an in-kind donation (valued at $7,000) for the electrical work at the new location from Carter Electric. To schedule a pick-up, donors should call 407-688-8874.

Chipotle will partner with Jamie Oliver this Halloween for a $1 million fundraiser to benefit Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. This year’s Boorito event will encourage guests to retire their old foiled burrito costume for one that resembles a horrific processed food item. Once in costume, guests only need to visit their local Chipotle between 6 p.m. and closing time on Sunday, Oct. 31 and the restaurant will treat them to a burrito for only $2.

The award-winning SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program is looking for volunteers. SHINE is a Medicare and health insurance information, counseling and assistance program that is part of the positive aging campaign. Currently, there are about 450 dedicated SHINE volunteers statewide who provide services to Medicare customers, their families and caregivers. SHINE volunteers perform a variety of functions, including providing information, counseling and assistance; making educational presentations to community groups; distributing materials at health fairs, senior fairs and outreach events; and assisting with general program support. To become a volunteer in Orange, Osceola or Seminole Counties, call Heather Fogle at 407-514-1823 or e-mail at [email protected]

Business Briefs

The Florida Association for the Education of Young Children has recognized Carol McNally with the State Advocacy Award for the Center Florida Region.

SchenkelShultz Architecture in Orlando, one of Florida’s leading Higher Education design firms, designed Stetson University’s new LEED-Gold Certified Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Environmental Learning Center in DeLand.

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., is pleased to welcome Terrence (Terry) Navin to the firm as the Chief Operating Officer.

W. Doug Martin, an attorney with the law firm Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, has recently been elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida.

NAI Realvest recently negotiated two industrial leases for a total of 10,120 square feet at the Hanging Moss CommerCenter in Orlando and at Springview CommerCenter in DeBary.

Urban Trust Bank announced the addition of Richard Graham as Senior Vice President of Commercial Business Banking.

Homes By WestBay (www.westbaytampa.com) has contracted Masterpiece Design Group to provide model merchandising for three Tampa Bay area model home centers at Seven Oaks in Wesley Chapel, FishHawk Ranch in Lithia and MiraBay in Apollo Beach.

Fannie Hillman and Associates of Winter Park posted 77 third quarter closings for $19.9 million. Despite a rocky economy, a less than robust housing market and the recently imposed foreclosure freeze, Fannie Hillman’s 258 closings through September were up a respectable 12.3 percent over the same period last year.

Award-winning Florida-based law firm, Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath and Gilchrist, P.A., is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Ramsey, Ph.D., has joined their office in Orlando.

The Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando recognized Evok Advertising for their work over the past year with four advertising and promotions awards, including the Grand Award, at the 2010 Major Achievement Awards.