YEAR IN PHOTOS: December 2020

Fred Borsoni can be found most days on the construction site of the latest West Orange Habitat for Humanity home being built. He has volunteered with the organization for 20 years. Published Dec. 10, 2020.

This 1954 American La France fire engine No. 1 is back in the space it shares with a 1907 citrus sprayer, 1948 railroad caboose, a Case grove tractor and a Fordson tractor — all surrounding the Winter Garden Heritage Museum.

For 30 years, local musicians have come together to celebrate fellowship and music as a part of The Ocoee Parking Lot Bluegrass Jam in Ocoee. Published Dec. 17, 2020.

Laura Bartlett and Erin Blackkette, two West Orange-area friends, spearheaded the Cast Member Toy Box, their final act of making magic as Disney cast members. Published Dec. 3, 2020.

Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of its Tilden campus expansion project. Carol Grosshans and Dave Buckles accepted a framed proclamation from Winter Garden Mayor John Rees. Published Dec. 10, 2020.

Seven women who share a passion for animal rescue launched the Winter Garden-based 7whskrs Cat Rescue. Published Dec. 10, 2020.

White Swan Academy brought the holiday spirit to Windermere with its free performance of The Nutcracker. Published Dec. 17, 2020.

AdventHealth Transplant Institute recently completed a paired kidney transplant between two families at the same hospital. Published Dec. 3, 2020.

A Windermere couple has adopted and fed generations of peacocks and peahens on their property, and the birds have made it their permanent home. Published Dec. 10, 2020.

Sporting their birthday bead necklaces, veterans Henry Goehres and Dennis Turner shared a birthday moment that neither man will forget. Goehres turned 104, while Turner hit the big 7-0. Published Dec. 10, 2020.