Winter Park Florida

WINTER PARK RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:07:49 +0000

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (May 1, 2012) – It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning and the City of Winter Park encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup which will be held during the month of May.

The annual Spring Cleanup provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items. To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to their second regularly scheduled pickup day.

Quadrant                                                   Assigned Pickup Day
North of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues               Week of May 7
South of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues            Week of May 14

PLEASE NOTE: Hazardous waste, electronics and yard waste are NOT included in the Spring Cleanup.

For more information regarding Winter Park’s annual Spring Cleanup, please contact Utility Billing Customer Service at 407-599-3220 or Waste Pro® at 407-774-0800.

For information regarding additional Winter Park events please visit the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org.

“CALL TO ARTISTS” FOR UPCOMING ART ON THE GREEN 2012 EXHIBITION IS EXTENDED

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:49:37 +0000

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (April 30, 2012) – The City of Winter Park and the Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board announce that the Art on the Green 2012 “call for artists” deadline has been extended. Art on the Green 2012, a juried exhibition of eight sculptures in downtown Winter Park presented by the City of Winter Park and Massey Services ®, Inc., will run from Saturday, September 1, 2012, through Friday, March 1, 2013.

Olga Viso, Rollins College graduate and executive director of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, one of the most important contemporary art museums in the United States, will serve as guest curator for Art on the Green 2012.

Eligible artists nationwide are encouraged to submit entries for the competitive selection process between now and the updated deadline Friday, June 1, 2012. Complete details regarding artist entries may be found by visiting the home page of the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org and clicking on the Art on the Green button.

Winning entries to be included in the exhibition will be announced on Friday, June 22, 2012. Each selected artist will receive a $1,000 honorarium. There will also be a $500 “People’s Choice” award presented to the artist with most the votes from the public during the exhibition.

For more information regarding “Art on the Green,” a project of the Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board, please call 407-599-3498.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org.

WINTER PARK TRAIN STATION DESIGN PRESENTATION

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:23:57 +0000

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (April 18, 2012) – A presentation of the proposed elevations and floor plan of the new Winter Park train station will be presented by Associated Consulting International, Inc., (ACi) at the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting on Monday, April 23. The meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Community Center located at 721 West New England Avenue.

The proposed plans are currently available for viewing at the following locations:

Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center
1050 West Morse Boulevard
Winter Park Amtrak Station
150 West Morse Boulevard
Winter Park City Hall West Wing Lobby
401 Park Avenue South
Winter Park Community Center
721 West New England Avenue
Winter Park Public Library
460 East New England Avenue
Winter Park Welcome Center
151 West Lyman Avenue

The proposed plans are also available for viewing on the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org > Info at Your Fingertips > Amtrak & SunRail Information > Winter Park Amtrak Station Information.

Details regarding this agenda item can also be found on the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org under Government > City Commission > Agenda > Action Items Requiring Discussion – Item 10b.

Earth Day in the Park to Provide Array of Activities

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:39:57 +0000

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (April 3, 2012) – The City of Winter Park and Rollins College present “Earth Day in the Park” on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Central Park. Winter Park Mayor Kenneth W. Bradley and Rollins College President Lewis Duncan will address attendees at 11 a.m. from the main stage.

Founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day is designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s environment. Winter Park’s celebration will showcase how the City of Winter Park and Rollins College are working to make Winter Park more sustainable. Attendees will learn how the city is working toward achieving the Florida Green Building Coalition’s Green Local Government Platinum certification; an effort spearheaded by the Environmental Review and Keep Winter Park Beautiful boards.

“Earth Day in the Park” will provide educational workshops focused on recycling, native landscaping, growing organic food, and awareness of endangered species. Music will be provided by the Rollins College Music Department led by Dr. John Sinclair. Additional music and a live broadcast will be provided WPRK, the radio station of Rollins College.

The city’s Forestry Division will have certified arborists in attendance to answer questions and they will perform a live tree-planting demonstration with a 25-foot tall Live Oak at 11:30 a.m. near the main stage. The division will also give away an array of 3-gallon containerized trees for city residents to plant at home (proof of city residency will be requested). A rope course will be available for anyone willing to try their hand at ascending/descending a tree.

Additional FREE sustainability events earlier that week include:

Monday, April 16, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
“The Synergy of Sustainability: Campus and Community”
Rollins College SunTrust Auditorium

Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Joel Salatin “Folks, This Ain’t Normal”
Rollins College Bush Science Center Auditorium

Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“Making a Difference: An evening with Dr. Jane Goodall”
Rollins College Alfond Sports Center

For more information regarding the Earth Day Celebration, please call 407-599-3364 or visit Earth Day in the Park at www.rollins.edu/earthday.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org.

Winter Park Wedding Chapel Winter Park Wedding

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:36:50 +0000

Community Explore Winter Park FL welcomes Winter Park Wedding Chapel to our local business directory. Winter Park Wedding Chapel offers a perfect place for an intimate wedding ceremony for up to 75 people. Winter Park Wedding Chapel is located at 301 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789. Visit our local Business Directory for a full list of vendors and companies in Winter Park Florida.

Summer Camp Resident Registration Fair

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:31:47 +0000

The Winter Park Florida city’s Parks & Recreation Department will present their Summer Camp Resident Registration Fair on Saturday, April 14, 2012, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheater located at 721 West New England Avenue. Non-resident registration begins on Monday, April 23.

Requirements to register for Summer Camp include: Proof of residency, a $25 registration fee and $5 deposit for each week of camp. The deposit will be applied to the weekly payment.

Summer Camp at the Winter Park Community Center will run from Monday, June 11, through Friday, August 17, 2012, and will include:

Summer Fun Camp (entering grades 1-5)
Registration > $ 25/child
Resident > $60/week
Resident (reduced lunch scholarship) > $10/week
Resident (free lunch scholarship) > $ 5/week
Non-resident > $80/week

Middle School Camp (entering grades 6-8)
$25/child > Registration
$35/week > Resident
$25/week > Resident (reduced lunch scholarship)
$25/week > Resident (free lunch scholarship)
$55/week > Non-resident

Junior Counselor Program (entering grades 9-12)
Applications available > Sunday, April 8
Turn-in deadline > Friday, May 18
- Teen leadership volunteer program is FREE.
- Learn valuable work experience and be positive role models for campers.
- Potential participants must apply & interview

For more information regarding the City of Winter Park’s Summer Camp program, please call 407‐599‐3275.

58th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:18:06 +0000

Come out to Central Park April 7, 2012 for the 58th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Presented by the City of Winter Park, this fun-filled event will provide as much excitement and laughs for adults as it will for youngsters. Children up to 10 years of age can begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. The hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Children with special needs are also encouraged to join in the fun. Over 10,000 eggs will be placed throughout Central Park. As always, children who come up empty handed will still be able to enjoy special treats at the designated candy area.

Cost: FREE
Contact: 407-599-3463

Winter Park Business After Hours

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:10:17 +0000

Each year the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce coordinates a series of Business After Hours events to facilitate networking. Each event is hosted by a member business or organization as an opportunity to showcase their products and services. Members look forward to the opportunity to mingle over appetizers and beverages and learn more about their community. At $5 for members and $15 for non-members, this event is affordable and a guaranteed good time!

Events are typically held the third Thursday of each month (with few exceptions). The next up-coming After Hours event is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the New Traditions Bank (600 Wilkinson Street, #100, Orlando, FL 32803)

Be sure to mark your calendar for future Business After Hours events, including:
June 21, 2012, July 19, 2012 – Winter Park Village, August 16, 2012, September 20, 2012, October 18, 2012 and December 13, 2012

To view more details on specific times and locations click here.

Downtown Winter Park Sidewalk Sale

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:30:37 +0000

Come out to Park Avenue and Hannibal Square for the Downtown Winter Park Sidewalk Sale. Stores are offering merchandise from 50-75% off. Taking place Thursday March 15 – Sunday March 18, 2012.

For more information call 407-644-8281.

27th Annual Taste of Winter Park

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:34:25 +0000

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 27th Annual Taste of Winter Park presented by CenturyLink on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 5 – 8 pm.

Taste of Winter Park is an epicurean indulgence featuring popular Winter Park dining destinations, top bakers and caterers, delectible desserts and new eateries destined to become your favorite. Enjoy an evening of unlimited food and beverage samples and live entertainment by Johnny Mag Sax at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market in beautiful downtown Winter Park. (200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789)

The Costs Are:
$40 Members (in advance)
$45 Non-Members
$350 Ten Ticket Package
$45 Everyone at the Door

To register for this event click here.