YEAR IN PHOTOS: April 2016

Winter Garden cancer survivors and their caregivers and supporters took to the streets April 22 for the 2016 Relay for Life of Winter Garden. Published April 28.

Stephanie and Maria Propst walked together at the 10th Relay for Life of Lake Buena Vista April 23 to 24. Maria was Stephanie’s caregiver when she had cancer as a child. Published April 28.

Merline Bingham toted her new flowers in style at The Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s annual Spring Fever in the Garden. Published April 14.

Wayne Fothergill chopped some meat for delicious sandwiches at the HapCo Music Foundation’s booth at the 14th annual Best Fest, held April 14 at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee. Published April 21.

Yashi-Ho Candelaria helped run the Disney Springs food truck at the 14th annual Best Fest, held April 14 at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee. Published April 21.

Polka Dogz Pet Rescue President Heidi Hardman helped rehabilitate and care for a paralyzed pup named Maverick. Published April 28.

Lake Whitney Elementary students Kevin Mercier, Olivia Lenzen, Kayla Benton and Caroline Gordon competed in the Dairy Council of Florida’s Gridiron Cooking Challenge. Published April 7.

Khady Graydon, 24, sang "Killing Me Softly" at the 2016 Windermere Spring Fest "We Have Talent" show. Published April 7.

Alysia Vastardis got in character for the Dr. Phillips High School theater magnet’s Renaissance-themed gala April 9. Published April 21.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott spoke in Southwest Orange County April 12 to celebrate Fresh Express’ corporate headquarters’ move to the area. Published April 14.

Melissa George, 8, enjoyed her trip around the field atop one of the ponies at Windermere Union Church Preschool’s Spring Fling. Published April 14.

Former PTA President Anne Jensen and current PTA President Gaby Speller cut the ribbon as Palm Lake Elementary School celebrated the grand reopening and dedication ceremony of the school’s Bobcat Nature and Fitness Trail April 15. Published April 28.