Year in Photos 2015: December

Jasmine Cooper, 8, Kryston King, 8, and Fredrick Young, 9, enjoyed time in the bubbles at the 2015 MetroWest WinterFest. Published Dec. 17.

Jonah Elhajj worked hard to keep his candle lit on a windy evening at Light Up Winter Garden. Published Dec. 10.

Pals Arthur Steigleder, 7, and Christopher Borst, 6, were ready to dive into a few good books at Keene’s Crossing Elementary’s Family Reading Night. Published Dec. 17.

Dr. Phillips residents kicked off the holiday season with an evening of family fun at the Holiday Stroll Through The Marketplace Dec. 3. Published Dec. 10.

Partners Piper Hood and Cathy Cavins introduced HUB 925 as Dr. Phillips’ newest addition to a growing shared-workspace scene. Published Dec. 3.

Westbrooke Elementary School’s string orchestra, Orff ensemble and chorus delighted parents and family members with a spirited holiday concert Dec. 10. Strings student Haley Trujillo was excited to perform for her family and friends. Published Dec. 17.

Audubon Florida celebrated a success in Gotha with the release of its 525th rehabilitated bald eagle since the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey opened in Maitland in 1979. Published Dec. 3.

Windermere singer and teen Ally Bross, fourth from left, organized a photo shoot to promote positive body image. Published Dec. 10.

City Commissioner Rusty Johnson won the runoff election by just 17 votes. He is the first new mayor in 23 years. Published Dec. 3.

Ruth Hey, a Windermere mother of four, begins her day hours before her family is awake so she can train for competitions such as the IronMan triathlon. Published Dec. 17.

Ocoee resident Don Bedwell has been a “Star Wars” fan since he was 10 and is now sharing his favorite films with his two sons, William (pictured) and Zane. Published Dec. 17.

Joe Gravelle; as a sand trooper; David Rosen, as Boba Fett; and David Collins, as a magma trooper, invaded Sunset Park Elementary School Dec. 11. Published Dec. 17.