The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce introduces Education Update Breakfast for business and industry leaders in the community of Winter Park. The breakfast highlights accomplishments, celebrates collaboration and examines how educators and business leaders are partnering to meet tomorrows needs today.

The breakfast is Thursday, August 22, 2013. Registration starts at 7:45am, followed by the breakfast at 8am. The venue is located at the Winter Park Community Center, 721 W New England Ave in Winter Park FL. For early registration register by August 16, 2013. This is a pay to participate event.

Members $25

Non-members $30

Corporate Tables $200

Photo by Chance Agrella

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Contact: Craig M. O’Neil   407-599-3506 or cell 321-303-2653

CITY OF WINTER PARK’S 18TH ANNUAL
OLDE FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (June 25, 2013) –

The City of Winter Park will present their 18th annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Central Park. Mayor Ken Bradley will lead a special presentation at 9:15 a.m. from the main stage. Wear your red, white and blue, bring a blanket or beach chair, and gather with family and friends to enjoy this Winter Park tradition.

The annual celebration will feature live patriotic music performed by the Bach Festival Brass Band and Bach Festival Choir, horse-drawn wagon rides, Orlando Cloggers, Rockin’ Roadster Road Show and much more! Children’s activities will include the annual bicycle parade at 9 a.m. (lineup begins at 8:30 a.m.) from City Hall to Central Park, as well as fun games and inflatables. Free hot dogs, watermelon and water will available for all to enjoy, while supplies last. Families and friends are also invited to stroll along Park Avenue and Hannibal Square to shop and dine at the wide selection of shops and eateries.

In addition, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will present their Independence Day Open House. The museum, which is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of work by American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, will provide FREE admission to its galleries from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note that City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. City offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 5. The City of Winter Park wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day.

For more information regarding the 18th annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, please call 407-599-3463.

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Contact: Craig M. O’Neil   407-599-3506 or cell 321-303-2653
CITY OF WINTER PARK UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE 

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies

Last April 17, 2013, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the Taste of Winter Park.  The event was held at Winter Park Farmers’ Market from 5:00 to 8:00 in the evening.

Taste of Winter Park is a gastronomic experience featuring Winter Park’s sought-after dining destinations and new restaurants that promise a whole new epicurean delight.  The evening was filled with full and happy guests as they enjoyed all-you-can-eat and drink samples with live entertainment.

Taste of Winter Park featured unlimited food and beverage samples from Winter Park’s 45 favorite restaurants and caterers.  Below are the winners of the contests:

Best Dessert:                     4 Rivers Smokehouse

Best Booth Display:         Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen

Best Fresh Florida Dish: Cask & Larder

Best Healthy Dish:           East End Market

Best Entrée:                       Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Best Side Dish:                  Mitchell’s Fish Market

Best Recipe Contest:      Natalia Costa

To download a copy of the winning recipe, click this Citrus Balsamic Arugula Salad with Parisian Lime Baguette.

Winter Park’s greatest Kentucky Derby Party with the theme “The Hats. The Horses. The Hoopla.” is bringing in great food and entertainment this Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3:00 in the afternoon. The event is sponsored by Leadership Winter Park Class XXII to benefit Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten.

There is non-stop fun and classic chow and beverages at Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center. Activities such as 50/50 betting, Silent Auction, Kentucky Derby Show were prepared and everybody enjoyed tremendously. The Hat contest and the Best-Dressed Couple Contest definitely set everyone in the derby mood. Aside from the games and contests, guests are greatly entertained by “The Mikes” and “Matt Shenk” over appetizers and an open bar.

Childcare Services were available at Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten. For the event, they are charging $15 for one child and $25 for multiple children. If you want to extend time, they are available until 9:00 PM for an additional $5.

There is no shortage of amusement and food at the Kentucky Derby Party – a great evening of jockeys, big hats and juleps!

Enjoy this spring special from Salon Vaxxé.

Along with your complimentary custom consultation with one of our highly trained Bridal Specialists you will also receive a complimentary hair treatment or eyebrow shaping & waxing service.

*as this is a special offered to our brides through ‘Her Wedding Planner’ please mention special promotion when booking your consultation so proper time is allotted. Thank You and we look forward to meeting you!

Congratulations from the Salon Vaxxé Bridal Team!

Took book your complimentary consultation
phone 407-574-8558.

You are invited to the StockCross Financial Services Grand Opening of the Winter Park Florida Office!

Event Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2013 • 10:00AM – 6:00PM
(121 S. New York Ave. Suite 111 Winter Park, FL 32789)

EVENT INCLUDES:
– FREE Wine Tasting & Appetizers
– 1 FREE Share of DISNEY (DIS) Stock (to the first 100 new accounts)
– 2012 Art Festival’s Most Prominent Artist: ROBERT C. BECK
– Hourly Raffles & Prizes

The weekend event will coincide perfectly with the world-renowned 2013 Winter Park Art Festival. StockCross will be offering free wine tasting at the Festival compliments of local wine store, Tim’s Wine. As the tastings are poured, guests will be able to admire the decor of award-winning artist Robert C. Beck. Beck, was 2012 Winter Park Art Festival’s showcased artist and will be displaying an abundance of eclectic pieces; ceremoniously aligning the StockCross Grand Opening with the 2013 Winter Park Art Festival. StockCross will also be sponsoring hourly raffles for guests and patrons that will include a free case of wine, free Tim’s Wine gift cards and much more!

This is the Grand Finale of the Track Shack Running Series. The fitness enthusiasts at Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A., invite you to celebrate 36 years of running right where it all began on Park Avenue in beautiful Winter Park.

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013

Location: 251 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, FL 32789

Date, Time & Location
7:00 am: 2 Mile
7:30 am: 10k (6.2 mi.)
8:15 am: 2 Mile Awards
9:00 am: 10k Awards
9:15 am: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run
10:00 am: Track Shack Running Series Awards Ceremony

To register and for more information Click Here

Celebrate The City of Winter Park’s 125th Anniversary!

Come to the 11th annual Unity Heritage Festival

The Event begins Sunday, January 20th, 2013. 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

We’ll be at Shady Park at Hannibal Square (corner of Pennsylvania and New England avenues)
And best of all, the event is FREE!

The wonderful community of Winter Park will come together for the 11th annual Unity Heritage Festival on Sunday and Monday. This celebration will promote family history and raise money for the Educational Fulfillment Fund for local economically disadvantaged youth. The festival will have fun for the whole family. Including children’s games, food and retail vendors, entertainment by various gospel artists, and then there will be a presentation of the annual Heritage Award.

Do not miss out on this great event. It is a festival the entire family can enjoy!

For more information, go to: www.cityofwinterpark.org or Contact: 407-599-3275

Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5k

The Lady Track Shack

Location: Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL 32789

Saturday, February 2, 2013
7:30 am: 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles).
Women’s only race
8:45 am: Kids’ Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation

The Lady Track Shack is a one-of-a-kind event set in the beautiful and lush surroundings of Mead Garden in Winter Park. For over 30 years, community leaders, mothers and daughters, sisters and friends have been taking part in this event to celebrate women’s health and fitness.

Contact: 407-896-1160 or www.trackshack.com

Registration required.

Entry fee:

Thru Jan 26 : $24

Jan 27-Feb 1 : $28

Race Day : $35