Year in Photos 2015: July

More than 700 resident took to the streets for the 12th annual Winter Garden All American Kids’ Parade. Published July 9.

Jeena Kar, a West Orange native and current student at University of Florida, creates “henna crowns” for women who have lost their hair from chemo. Published July 2.

Michael and Harrison Steward attended their first Windermere Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast. Published July 9.

A collaboration between Valencia College and Edgewood Children’s Ranch gives college horticulture students an outdoor educational laboratory and allowing Edgewood students an opportunity to experience a teaching farm and learn about healthy nutrition and

West Orange County was represented in Winnipeg, Canada, during group play of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup last month. The Rizzos, of Windermere, and the Nuetzis, of Ocoee, traveled together to support the United State Women’s National Team.

Camp Ithiel in Gotha hosted Camp Gan Israel, a Jewish day camp for children between ages 3 and 15. Published July 9.

Ocoee Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift announced his retirement after decades on the Ocoee City Commission. Published July 16.

Wayne Hurst retired after 27 years as a letter carrier for the Ocoee post office. Published July 9.

Angel Flight Southeast, led by Windermere resident Steve Purello, provides free flights for people who do not have transportation to facilities that can best serve their medical needs. Published July 16.

Steven MacDonald, a native of Scotland, was the national champion bagpiper in his grade last year, and he is returning to the competition next week with high hopes. Published July 23.