Winter Park City Talk

City Hall Closed

City Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no Waste Pro services on Labor Day as well. Household, yard and recycling services will resume on your next regularly scheduled pick up day. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

CoffeeTalk with Commissioner Carolyn Cooper

CoffeeTalk featuring Commissioner Cooper will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8 a.m., at the Winter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave. Now in its 11th season, CoffeeTalk has become the place for citizens that have “a latte beans to grind” or simply to “espresso their thoughts.” The purpose of Coffeetalk is to give citizens the opportunity to talk to their city leaders in a more casual, informal environment, and avoid the stage fright that is often experienced at large meetings. Please make plans to join Commissioner Cooper for a cup of conversation and great coffee provided by Barnies CoffeeKitchen.

Dispose of your household hazardous waste

The City of Winter Park, in partnership with Waste Pro for household hazardous waste, and A1 Assets, Inc. for e-waste, will be offering household hazardous waste disposal for all city residents Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Public Works Compound located at 1409 Howell Branch Road. The following items will be accepted:

■ antifreeze ■ fertilizers ■ pesticides ■ gasoline ■ household chemicals ■ non-alkaline batteries (regular alkaline batteries can go in trash) ■ oil-based paint (wet or dry) ■ paint thinners ■ pool chemicals ■ propane tanks ■ tires (max. four) ■ used engine oil ■ used motor oil ■ wet latex paint (dry latex paint is not hazardous waste and can go in trash) ■ e-waste (computers, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, FAX machines, CD players & stereos)

Here are some helpful tips for a quick & safe drop-off

 Bring proof of city residency. (driver’s license or utility bill statement)

 Keep all hazardous waste materials in original containers with original labeling. (unknown items will NOT be accepted)

 Items delivered before 8 a.m. or after noon will NOT be accepted.

 This drop off is residential ONLY. No contractors, please.

 Drugs & prescription medications go to the Prescription Reclamation Station located at the Public Safety Facility. (500 N. Virginia Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday)

Thank you for helping keep the city green and properly disposing of your household hazardous waste materials the earth-friendly way. For additional information, please call 407-599-3364 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/sustainability.

Winter Park Golf Course opens Oct. 1

The newly renovated Winter Park Golf Course has quickly become one of the rarest 9-hole golf courses in the country, and is ready to celebrate its grand reopening.

Saturday, Oct. 1 – Grand Reopening Celebration

8 a.m. › Official Ribbon Cutting

9 a.m. › VIP Invitational Tournament

Noon › Member Sneak Peek & Play

2 p.m. › Family Ice Cream on the Green

Enter the “Name the Putting Course” Contest

Sunday, Oct. 2 – Course opens to the public

Public tee time booking begins September 29 @ 7 a.m. by calling 407-599-3419.

7 a.m. › Public play BEGINS!

5 p.m. › Raffle drawing for Scotty Cameron Putter

Golfers will experience drastically noticeable different playability on the newly renovated course that offers more challenges to their game, such as:

• Sand traps, contours, undulations, and varying elevations have replaced the previously flat landscape.

• Tee boxes were moved to line the player down the fairway, aiming their drive away from the roads and moving vehicles.

• Greens are now three times larger than what players have experienced in the past, which offers new pin placement opportunities and requires new strategies.

The golf course was designed with the avid player in mind, but is just as perfect for the beginner as a great place to learn the game, especially on the new putting course that is now a part of the new golf experience.

The course officially closed for renovations March 1, 2016. Field crews and course designers physically removed all of the 50+ year-old sod and exposed the surface to its core. New irrigation was installed that simultaneously fertilizes while watering the grounds. In April, the sprigging of the course began and was done by hand as an alternative to planting seeds. Over 800 bushels of Bermuda grass (type 419) sprigs were used per acre on this 44-acre property and took one month to complete. The result is lush, green grass that will help the consistency of the hitting surface as well as the speed of the greens.

For more details, please visit winterparkgolfcourse.com. To schedule your tee time and to be one of the first new corporate or individual members, please call the proshop at 407-599-3339.

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