YEAR IN PHOTOS: March 2020

Frankie the Australian shepherd was just one of the dogs that ran the agility course at the town of Windermere’s Pet Fest Saturday, March 7. Published March 12, 2020.

Horizon West resident Danny Paltjon is the co-founder of Oceans of Hope Foundation, which provides individuals with limited mobility access to adaptive surfing and kayaking. Published March 5, 2020.

The Wolverines of Windermere High School raised $103,103.23 through an eight-hour dance-a-thon for the Children’s Miracle Network and Orlando Health’s Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital.

The Ocoee community and the West Orange Babe Ruth League honored the memory and legacy of Mayor Scott Vandergrift by officially renaming Central Park as Vandergrift Central Park. Published March 5, 2020.

Victoria Hardin carefully scaled the rock wall at Thornebrooke Elementary School’s spring carnival. Published March 12, 2020.

West Orange High School students raised more than $40,000 for Children’s Miracle Network during their annual Warriorthon. Published March 5, 2020.

It was an afternoon of family fun on wheels during the third annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Trike-A-Thon at Children’s Lighthouse. Published March 5, 2020.

Windermere Police Officer Sam Keith became the first from the department to participate in the Police Unity Tour. Published March 19, 2020.

Green Sky Growers by Valencia College in Winter Garden serves as an interactive classroom on aquaponic and hydroponic systems. From left: lab assistant Rose Alilin and lab supervisors Robby Pletcher and Tatjana Togafau.

Windermere Preparatory School students — including fifth-graders Jack Peagram, Carter Papa, Gustavo Campos and Colton Berry — showcased their talents and left the audience cheering for more at The “W” Factor. Published March 5.

Giovanny Ortega and his son, Sebastian, 5, played around with the props during the Donuts with Dad breakfast at Tildenville Elementary School. Published March 5, 2020.

Despite having to cancel their honeymoon plans, Hamlin newlyweds Stephanie Machado and Jesus La Rosa still celebrated married life in self-quarantine. Published March 26, 2020.