| News and events happening in Winter Park
January 7 - 20, 2015
|
|
|
|
Featured Advertisers
| |
|
|
|
WINTER PARK GEARS UP FOR OVATIONS AWARDS
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Park Avenue Merchants Association and Winter Park/Maitland Observer joined forces for The Ovations Awards. Presented by CenturyLink, The Ovations held an online poll to determine the 'best of' Winter Park in 50 different categories. Voting took place from mid-November thru December 31, 2014.
Please join us in congratulating the finalists listed below. Mark your calendar for the 2015 Ovations Awards Ceremony & Business After Hours presented by CenturyLink on Thursday, January 22. We will be recognizing the finalists and winners in each category. You won't want to miss this top-notch networking event!
2015 Ovations Finalists
Best Bakery
B Cupcakes
Croissant Gourmet
Panera Bread
Best Brunch
Briarpatch
Dexter's of Winter Park
Hamilton's Kitchen
Best Caterer
Arthur's Catering
Cuisini ers
Puff & Stuff
Best Yogurt/ Ice Cream
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Kilwins
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Best Happy Hour
Cocina 214
Dexter's of Winter Park
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Best Takeout
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Black Bean Deli
Outback Steakhouse
Best Outdoor Dining
Armando's
Hillstone
Prato
Best Dessert/Chocolate Shop
Croissant Gourmet
Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream
Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park
Best Coffee Shop
Barnie's CoffeeKitchen
Chez Palmano's Café
Starbucks
Best Specialty Foods Store
The Ancient Olive
Trader Joe's
Whole Foods Market
Best Wine List
Luma on Park
Prato
The Wine Room on Park
Best Chef
Marc Kusche, Hamilton's Kitchen
Brandon McGlamery, Luma on Park
James & Julie Petrakis, The Ravenous Pig
Best Restaurant
Luma on Park
Prato
The Ravenous Pig
Best Desserts
B Cupcakes
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
The Sweet Shop at 4 Rivers Smokehouse
New Restaurant (opened in 2014)
Boca Kitchen Bar Market
Scratch
The Porch
Best Real Estate Agency
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Results Realty
Fannie Hillman + Associates
Parkland International Realty
Best Bank/ Credit Union
City National Bank
SunTrust
Wells Fargo
Best Law Firm
Murrah, Doyle, Wigle & Torre, P.A.
Pohl and Short
Winderweedle, Ward, Hanes & Woodman, P.A.
Best Hair Salon/ Barber
Floyd's 99 Barbershop
Gary Lambert Salon
Kendall & Kendall
Best Day Spa
Euro Day Spa
Pure Blends Spa & Apothecary
Spa Park Avenue
Best Hotel
Grand Bohemian
Park Plaza Hotel
The Alfond Inn
Best Insurance Agency
Cooper Simms Nelson & Mosley
Hub International of Florida
Insurance Consultants of Central Florida
Best Financial Advisor
Grafton Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch
Insurance Consultants of Central Florida
MPC Wealth
Best CPA/ Accountant
Clifton Larson Allen
Moore Stephens Lovelace
Strombeck Consulting CPAs
Best Marketing/ Public Relations Firm
CCH Marketing + Events
Costa Communications
Sara Brady Public Relations
Best Auto Dealership
Don Reid Ford
Holler Hyundai
The Volvo Store
Best Florist
Ginny's Orchids
Lee James Floral Studio
Winter Park Florist
Best Jewelry Store
Alex and Ani
Bay Hill Jewelers on Park
Be on Park
Best Women's Clothing Store
Forema Boutique
Hutton
Tuni
Best Men's Clothing Store
Cloak & Dapper
John Craig Clothier
Seigel's Winter Park
Best Children's Clothing Store
Bebe's
Max and Marley
tugboat and the bird
Best Pet Supply Store
Hounds and Kitties
Pookie's Pet Nutrition & Bow Wow Bakery
The Doggie Door
Best Gift Store
DeVane's
Ten Thousand Villages
The Partridge Tree
Best Shoe Store
Shoooz On Park Avenue
Sugar Shoe Lounge
Synergy
Best Home Décor Store
DeVane's
Ten Thousand Villages
The Grove
Best Fitness Studio
Barre 3
The Bar Method of Winter Park
Title Boxing Club
Best Gym
Anytime Fitness
Peggy & Philip B. Crosby YMCA Wellness Center
Winter Park YMCA Family Center
Best Family Practice/ Pediatrician
Interlachen Pediatrics
Middleton Pediatrics
Winter Park Family Health Center
Best Dentist
Andrew M. Byrnes, DMD, PA
Dennis S. Apfel, D.D.S.
LC&Z General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Best Eye Care/ Optical
Eyes and Optics
Lake Howell Eye Associates
See
Best Senior Living
The Gardens at DePugh
The Mayflower Retirement Community
Westminster Winter Park
Best Plastic Surgeon
Clifford P. Clark,III, M.D., P.A.
D. Scott Rotatori, M.D.
Scott A. Greenberg, MD
Best Dermatologist
Central Florida Dermatology
Derrow Dermatology
Reflections Dermatology
Best Museum
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Cornell Fine Arts Museum
Best Live Theatre
Orlando Rep
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
The Winter Park Playhouse
Best Charity Gala
The Winter Park Playhouse's "Curtains Up"
Winter Park History Museum's "Peacock Ball"
Winter Park Public Library's "Bash for Books"
Best Community Event/ Festival
Christmas in the Park
Winter Park Christmas Parade
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
Best Non-Profit/ Charity
Ten Thousand Villages
The Winter Park Playhouse
Winter Park Public Library
Best Place to Get Married
Casa Feliz
Knowles Chapel at Rollins College
Winter Park Wedding Chapel
Best Health Initiative
Healthy Central Florida's Mayor's Sole Challenge
Healthy Central Florida's Veggie Trees
Winter Park Memorial Hospital's Pink Out
|
|
|
|
Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida.Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. The company also offers a strong portfolio of customizable, advanced business solutions for video, voice, data, cloud-based and managed services. The company is MEF-certified and also recently received the Cisco® Master Service Provider Certification under the Cisco Cloud and Managed Service Program, the first cable operator in the United States to achieve this designation. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive, award-winning, local news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House Networks, visit www.brighthouse.com.
Chamber Trustees help provide a strong foundation for the Chamber to develop, promote and sustain a thriving business climate.Click here to learn more about our Chamber Trustees and how your company can enhance its membership through this unique program.
|
|
|
Friday, January 9; 7:45 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
As the Woman's Club of Winter Park celebrates 100 years of supporting education and service to our community, learn about the club's contributions to Winter Park, current changes to enhance the historic house and it's use to businesses and non-profits, as well as ideas for enlarging their future charitable contributions. Cost: Free and open to the public. Includes complimentary continental breakfast. Supported by: Barnie's CoffeeKitchen, Costco Wholesale and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Monday, January 12; 11:30 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Hear from Cynthia Blackwell, Founder/Managing Partner at BlackRain Partners, as she shares, "The Plan- Your Roadmap to Success." As a founder of a growth strategies consulting firm, she is on a mission to make it rain by driving change to deliver results. She will share her tips to help you create a plan for success in 2015. Cost: $20 Members / $25 Non-members. Registration deadline is Friday, January 9. Click here to register.
This event is officially sold out.
Supported by: Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., Moore Stephens Lovelace CPAs and Advisors and University of Central Florida. Event Partners: The Alfond Inn and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Tuesday, January 20; 8:00 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
As a follow up to last year's popular session, John Webb, CPA, Parnter/Senior Advisor at Strombeck Consulting CPAs will share "QuickBooks: Faster, Better, Smarter - Part 2." John pack this session with tips for getting better and easier access to information within QuickBooks. Attendees will see tangible, practical steps to get better reports on cash flow, sales and profitability; uncover ways to use QuickBooks efficiently and learn principles to apply your new-found reports to drive profitability. Cost: Free to members / $10 non-members. Click here to register.
Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
See who gets a feather in their cap! Join us as we recognize the nominees and winners for the 2015 Ovations Awards with our partners at Winter Park/Maitland Observer. Cost: $5 Members / $15 Non-members at the door.
The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Our annual awards dinner is a tribute to the members and volunteers who make our organization and community so exceptional. Join us as we honor David McGuffin, President/CEO, The Mayflower Retirement Community as our Citizen of the Year. Cost: $75 individuals / $700 corporate table. Click here to register. Event Partners: The Alfond Inn and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
|
Leadership Winter Park identifies and promotes potential leaders who desire to become involved in making a difference in Winter Park. Programs offered for youth and adults.
Class XXV Health & Wellness Day
Thursday, January 8
Curriculum Planning
Thursday, January 29
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce conference room
|
|
Park Avenue Merchants Association
|
The Park Avenue Merchants Association consists of Central Business District merchants and non-retail members committed to the betterment of the Park Avenue area.
Sidewalk Sale
Friday January 9 - Sunday, January 11
PAMA Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 13; 8:30 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce conference room
PAMA Meet and Greet
Wednesday, January 28; 5:30 p.m.
The Alfond Inn
*Note, there is no PAMA AM Meeting in January. We'll resume the regular monthly meeting in February.
Merchant Employee Parking Program
It's time to order your employee parking permits for 2015. This program provides designated parking areas for all employees located in the downtown Winter Park area. Permits are issued to employers/business owners for distribution to their employees. 2015 hangtags are now available for pick up from the Building & Permitting Services Department located on the 2nd floor of City Hall, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring completed form below with you at time of pickup. Click here to download form and parking map.
Please note: Employee Parking Permits do not guarantee a parking space. Questions Contact wpparking@cityofwinterpark.org or call 407-599-3411.
|
|
Work Well Winter Park is a movement spearheaded by the Chamber to improve the health and well-being of the workforce in our community by creating lasting cultural change.
Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k Presented by Florida Hospital
Get a healthy start to the New Year and sign up for the Seasons 52 Park Avenue 5.2k! To register or for more information, please visit www.trackshack.com.
When: Saturday, January 24, 2015
7:30 am: 5.2k (3.2 miles)
8:45 am: Healthy 100 Kids' Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation
Note: Please plan to arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour early due to road closures and traffic congestion.
Where: Stage at Central Park
251 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 (Corner of Garfield Ave and Park Avenue)
|
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce has a unique perspective: to promote and support our business community, but also to enhance the civic and overall well-being of Winter Park. Here are a few projects that demonstrates our care and commitment to the community:
FEED THE NEED
The Feed the Need Winter Park campaign continues to gain traction and donations are still being received. The effort is also currently in the running for a grant from Old Florida Bank as part of its CommYOUnity Giving program. Click here to vote. Click the orange 'VOTE NOW' button, then select Winter Park and finally Winter Park Improvement Foundation. The organization with the most votes will receive $2,500 in funding. Vote now through Friday, January 9. You can vote one time per email address.
For more information on Feed the Need, visit www.feedtheneedwp.org.
|
|
NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since December 17: AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust, Amerilife & Health Services and Holly Wilton - Keller Williams Luxury Winter Park. Learn more about our new members in our online membership directory.
REFER A POTENTIAL MEMBER, GET REWARDS
Do you have a client, friend or family member whose business or organization could benefit from membership in our organization? Our Referral Awards Program (RAP) will reward you for sending us a qualified lead. Download a referral form to earn a complimentary pass to an upcoming Business After Hours event.
MEMBER ORIENTATION
All new Chamber members or new staff members of existing members are invited to attend our monthly Member Orientation. This is a great way to connect with fellow members and Chamber staff, learn more about the organization and identify opportunities to maximize your membership. The next orientation is Wednesday, January 21, at 8:15 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center. A complimentary professional headshot is offered by Brion Price Photography and a continental breakfast is provided by AAA. RSVP to jrupert@winterpark.org.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Congratulations and welcome to Winter Park! Ribbon cutting photos are provided courtesy of Rick Zimmer from Absolute Photography, unless otherwise noted. You can view past ribbon cutting photos on our Facebook page. To schedule a ribbon cutting to celebrate your grand opening, contact Jay Rupert at jrupert@winterpark.org.
 | | The Impeccable Pig |
 | | Regal Real Estate Professionals |
|
Share your news with your fellow members! Submit information about new employees, awards and recognition, new products and services, special promotions and discounts for fellow members for inclusion. Submissions for the next edition of What's Up Wednesday are due by Monday, January 19. Send information to Erika Spence.
City of Winter Park: The Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department (WPFD) has received "accredited" status with the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). This award completes the department's second independent accreditation process. Being conferred an "accredited agency" with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) since 2001, and now most recently with the CAAS, makes Winter Park only the second fire department in the United States to achieve these two independent accreditations and hold an Insurance Service Office Class 1 rating.
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.: The firm has raised over $102,000 for the Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) 2013-14 campaign through its workplace campaign and other donations made by firm employees. The firm has been named among the Top Giving Organizations for the HFUW campaign since 1998, and it has also led the professional division for over 21 years.
Rollins College: Beginning January 19, the college will host a series of educational events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. All events are free, open to the public and will be held at Rollins College, which is located at 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, Fla. 32789. Parking is available in the SunTrust parking garage at 166 East Lyman Ave. For details on events and programs, click here.
|
|
|
|
Share information about your upcoming events with your fellow members! Grand openings, seminars, gallery openings, performances, charitable fundraisers and community events are welcome. Submissions for the next edition of What's Up Wednesday are due by Monday, January 19. Send information to Erika Spence.
There's No Place Like Home: Art Inspired by Winter Park's Historic Architecture
January 8 - 18; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum
Local artists will reveal their architectural inspirations through a variety of mediums during a juried art exhibit. The exhibit will celebrate Winter Park's historic architecture - past and present - and elevate the discussion on the importance of historic preservation. All art chosen for display will be for sale, with 20% of the proceeds to benefit the Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum.
Art and the Subconscious: Salvador Dalí and André Smith
January 16 - February 22
Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
The Art & History Museums - Maitland pair works by one of the most prolific artists of the twentieth century, Salvador Dalí with pieces by A&H founder, André Smith. The result is a combination of two unique exhibits focusing on works that push the boundaries of the mysterious and irrational. For more information, visit www.artandhistory.org.
The Rat Pack Lounge
January 16 - Feburary 14
The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Avenue, Suite C Winter Park, FL 32789
The musical comedy highlights the three famous friends as they travel from heaven back to earth, to resolve some unfinished business! This musical features a comedic story and 30 hit songs made famous by that beloved Rat Pack trio: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. Call the Winter Park Playhouse box office at 407-645-0145 for tickets or purchase online at www.winterparkplayhouse.org.
Andrew Young - A Continuing Legacy
Tuesday, January 20; 7:30 p.m.
Knowles Memorial Chapel at Rollins College
The Winter Park Institute will host former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young who will share his personal Civil Rights legacy as well as his views about the movement's current status. His lecture will be part of an event series dedicated to commemorating the Civil Rights Act's 50th anniversary. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Parking is available in the SunTrust parking garage at 166 East Lyman Avenue. For more information, visit www.winterparkinstitute.org or call 407 691-1995.
Stained Glass of the J. & R. Lamb Studios and Its Contemporaries of the 20th Century
January 21; 2:30 p.m.
The Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
The first in a series of public lectures which feature recognized scholars in the field of late-19th and early-20th century decorative art will address topics related to the Morse Museum's new exhibition Revival and Reform-Eclecticism in the 19th-century Environment. The lecture will feature Donald Samick, President and Owner, J. & R. Lamb Studios in the Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 West Canton Avenue (just behind the Museum) will be followed by a reception. Admission is free. Details at www.morsemuseum.org.
Puzzle Pieces...Stand: Untold Stories of the Civil Rights Movement
Thursday, January 22; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
SunTrust Auditorium, Rollins College
Before the March on Washington, before the Letter from a Birmingham Jail, there was the "Selective Buying Campaign of 1962." Stand: Untold Stories of the Civil Rights Movement shares the compelling back story which features many civil rights foot soldiers often overlooked in other narratives. The film's director will be present for a post-screening discussion facilitated by Rollins College Professor Matthew Richter.
Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k presented by Florida Hospital
Saturday, January 24; 7:30 a.m.
251 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Kick off the year with a healthy start by running through beautiful Winter Park. The event includes run/walk 5k and free kids run to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida. Register online at www.trackshack.com. Call 407-896-1160 for more information.
Jeremy Denk in Concert
Friday, January 30; 7:30 p.m.
Tiedtke Concert Hall at Rollins College
The winner of a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship and the prestigious Avery Fisher prize, Denk is one of today's most compelling artists. Praised by The New York Times "both for his penetrating intellectual engagement with the music and for the generosity of his playing." Tickets range from $35-50 and can be purchased at www.bachfestivalflorida.org and by calling 407-646-2182.
Second Annual Edible Orlando Field to Feast Dinner
Saturday, March 14; 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Long & Scott Farms, Zellwood, Florida
Enjoy an evening of locally-sourced culinary creations starring Walt Disney World chefs to benefit the Kids Café program at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Tickets are limited and are $165 each. Details at www.edibleorlando.com.
|
|
|
