Year in Photos 2015: March

Windermere native and Olympia High School cross-country coach Kevin O’Grattan set a course record at the third annual White Continent Marathon at King George Island, Antarctica. Published March 26.

The West Orange community commemorated the anniversary of Windermere police officer Robert “Robbie” German’s end-of-watch with two events last weekend. German’s father, Tim, left, thanked the town of Windermere and its police department for their support

Children fighting cancer can have any headpiece they want when Winter Garden resident Samantha Mutschler is wielding her crochet hook. Published March 19.

Local families joined Jerry Bickel, of Bits and Pieces in Tampa, for a dramatic reading and stick puppet re-enactment of “Millions of Cats,” by Wanda Gag March 5, at the Windermere Branch Library. Published March 19.

The synthetic turf field at West Orange High School was deemed unplayable in March, meaning no further events of any kind could take place on it until it was replaced in the summer. Published March 26.

Die-hard fans of “The Walking Dead” rejoiced when AMC introduced the character, Eric, into the television series last season. Bringing the graphic-novel character to life was none other than Windermere resident Jordan Woods-Robinson. Published March 26.

Florida Hospital leaders, physicians and elected officials celebrated a milestone at the hospital’s Winter Garden campus March 18 at a Topping Out ceremony. The ceremony commemorated the construction process reaching the hospital’s top height of three sto

Christy LeDuc introduced her insect zoo at the Oakland Nature Preserve open house. One of her guests was this Horned Passalus Beetle. Published March 5.

The Tildenville Elementary School dedicated its garden in front of students, volunteers and parents in March. Riley Walker proudly displays a radish and pea pod harvested from the garden. Published March 26.

Denny Gruendner, a master baker with Euro Bake World, shared his pretzels at the opening of Crooked Can Brewing Company in Winter Garden. Published March 26.

Born with Apert syndrome, Foundation Academy student Justin Williams has had eight major surgeries in his 11 years. He epitomizes kindness in all facets of his life, said Will Blaine, family pastor at First Baptist Church Winter Garden. Published March 5.

The U-pick season for Tom West Blueberries began in March. Tom West Blueberries, in Ocoee, was started by Tom West in 2010. His son, Milton West, second from left, continues the tradition with his grandson, Scott West. Milton West’s daughters, Stacy Willi

Retired Staff Sgt. Brandon Wittwer was a U.S. Marine sniper and trained other soldiers in that craft. Home at Last selected him and his family as the recipient of its 2015 home in Oakland. Published March 26.

Ocoee High School’s winter drumline is one of the only ensembles of its kind in Orange County. In March, it performed before the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at the Rotary Club of Winter Garden’s “Evening at the Pops” concert. Published March 12.