In Your Neighborhood - 03/08/12
Bay Hill
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Michael Larson and Camille West celebrate their engagement. |
Rick and Debbie Larson of Bay Hill announced the engagement of their son, Michael, to Camille West, daughter of Bob West and LuMarie Polivka-West of Tallahassee. Michael graduated summa cum laude from Emory University, and Camille graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida, where she was recognized as a valedictorian. Michael and Camille graduated from Emory University School of Law in 2008, where Michael served on the Emory International Law Review, and Camille served on the Emory Law Journal, graduating with honors. Michael is an appellate litigation associate at Akerman Senterfitt LLP, and Camille works as a senior attorney for the Florida Department of Children & Families in Tallahassee. A spring wedding at Goodwood Museum & Gardens in Tallahassee is being planned. |
MetroWest
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The MetroWest 5 Holiday Party 2011 was a tremendous success. The inaugural event was attended by Southwest residents Val Demings and Bo Outlaw, and entertainment was provided by disc jockey Ulises Perez and Olympia High School’s jazz band. Numerous local restaurants, businesses and residents contributed to the success of the event. Thanks also was extended to members of the MetroWest 5 Social Committee — Madeleine Francois, president; Veronica Carew, event coordinator; and event planners Gerri Lostlen, Angela Romo-Guadalupe, Alyce Sanders and Jewell Shlomi. A 2012 holiday party will be planned later this year. |
South Bay
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South Bay resident and Heart of Florida United Way President/CEO Robert “Bob” Brown joins United Way Worldwide’s National Professional Council. |
Robert “Bob” Brown, president/CEO of Heart of Florida United Way, was selected to join United Way Worldwide’s National Professional Council. The South Bay resident immediately began a term that will run through December 2014. NPC serves as a national leadership body for the nearly 1,300 United Way organizations in the U.S. Bob has served as HFUW president/CEO since March 2006 and has been a nonprofit administrator for more than 41 years. Prior to joining United Way, he served as president/CEO of Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida for more than five years. |
Windermere
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Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn was appointed to a second term on the board of directors for the Florida League of Cities. The 54-member board of directors is composed of elected city officials from throughout Florida and is tasked with policy-making and overseeing FLC operations. Founded in 1922, one of FLC’s primary functions is to lobby the state Legislature and Congress on a variety of issues that are important to Florida city government. |
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Pre-K and voluntary pre-K students from Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ perform at the annual Arbor Day festival held at Windermere Town Hall. |
Et Al
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Cub Scout Pack No. 6 in Dr. Phillips is the January recipient of the You’ve Been Spotted Outstanding Community Service Award from Chick-fil-A of Sand Lake Road. |
Cub Scout Pack No. 6 in Dr. Phillips was the January recipient of the You’ve Been Spotted Outstanding Community Service Award from Chick-fil-A of Sand Lake Road. The boys were recognized for collecting 254 bags of food, totaling 1,778 pounds, that were donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Each month, Chick-fil-A of Sand Lake Road honors a person or group from Southwest who has been spotted giving back to the community. Winners receive a recognition party at Chick-fil-A. For more information or to suggest a nomination for the You’ve Been Spotted award, call Diana Mainieri at 407-351-1573, ext. 23; or email |
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Southwest resident Angela Winiewicz (right) meets actress Stefanie Scott, star of the TV show A.N.T. Farm. |
Angela Winiewicz of Southwest attended an acting class at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School with Stefanie Scott, star of the TV show A.N.T. Farm and movie Frenemies. Stefanie, who is a Maile graduate, also appeared as young Emma in the movie No Strings Attached. Angela is a straight-A second-grade student at Palm Lake Elementary School. |
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William Steele, M.D., (third from right) of Southwest donates $150,000 to Shepherd’s Hope. Attending the check presentation are his family members; the Rev. William Barnes (far left), founder of Shepherd’s Hope and lead pastor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere; and Cathy Benson (second from left), president of Shepherd’s Hope. |
During the Famous Faces Masquerade Ball that benefits Shepherd’s Hope, William Steele, M.D., was the lucky winner of a $10,000 raffle prize, which he then donated back to the nonprofit organization. The Southwest resident also won a $198 million Powerball jackpot in 2009. Last year, he and his family donated $150,000 to Shepherd’s Hope, which operates nine Central Florida health centers for low-income, uninsured residents. |
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Friends and tennis teammates (front, l. to r.) Mary Bradley, Barby Molnar, Cathy Tegeler, Debbie Ward, Susie Rahimitabar, Nancy Ciochetti, (back, l. to r.) Rochelle Tomooka, Chris Alfert, Carol Sullivan, Kate Lindberg, Marlynn Canty and Roseanne Reyes gather for dinner at Kate’s home in Maitland. |
| Mark Allen Waltrip published the self-help guide and cookbook Recipes for Success: A Cookbook with a Recipe for Life. The Southwest resident was inspired by his wife, whose determination in dealing with a tragic accident taught him the meaning of true success. The book demonstrates that both successful living and cooking require essential ingredients and a clear understanding of how to bring them together to create something special. |
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Central Florida Women’s League members (l. to r.) Karen Mills, Nancy Asche and Shelley Griffiths attend a CFWL luncheon at MoonFish. |
Central Florida Women’s League members attended a luncheon at MoonFish. The event included a supply drive for troops serving overseas. A total of 17 boxes were shipped to military personnel around the world. |
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Southwest resident and Dr. Phillips Charities board Chairman James “Jim” Hinson receives an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from the University of Central Florida. |
Officials at the University of Central Florida awarded James “Jim” Hinson, former president and current board chairman of Dr. Phillips Charities, an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree. The Southwest resident was recognized during UCF’s fall 2011 commencement ceremony. Jim is the last leader of the organization to be personally acquainted with members of the Phillips family, having worked with Dr. P. Phillips and his son, Howard. In recognition of his leadership, Jim has received the United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida Inc. Jack Holloway Star of Gratitude Award, Junior Achievement Bronze and Silver Leadership awards and Henry Cragg Volunteer Award, Orange County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award, Junior Achievement Spirit of Achievement Award, YMCA John W. Sterchi Award, and Association of Fundraising Professionals’ H. Clifford Lee Award for Professional Advancement. Hinson retired from full-time employment in March 2008 after leading Dr. Phillips Charities for more than 20 years. |
