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Comings & Growings - who's in, who's out, who's changed - If you have a new business, e-mail Info@CommunityPaper.com or call 407-835-5906.

July 2008 - Congratulations to Debbie Goetz, who is now a Licensed Real Estate BROKER! Debbie is with Derenthal Realty Group, which is located at 1520 Edgewater Drive, Suite E, phone 407-257-5924. See Debbie’s website at www.DebbieGoetzRESULTS.com. You may remember it as the Honda dealer, or Z Art Gallery, but the property at 1802 Edgewater Drive is now an empty lot awaiting its new purpose - soon it will be CNL Bank! Construction is expected to begin 6-8 weeks from now. SMART WORKOUT AHEAD OF THE CURVE - College Park area fitness club makes strides in the industry by introducing the technical version of a personal trainer. Imagine having the world’s most advanced fitness coach at your disposal.  This coach customizes workouts based on your body structure and endurance and adjusts each exercise machine’s intensity based on your recent progression or regression.  This coach monitors your energy level and range of motion continuously to ensure you are achieving your personal potential.  Then the coach automatically computes your workout data to produce a progress report, including the number of calories you burned and 3-D anatomical diagrams to show which muscles you’ve worked and how successfully.
    This is exactly the role of the CurvesSmart personal coaching system, a new technology pioneered by Curves that offers a precision designed workout, moment to moment feedback and progress reports to keep members motivated while they work out. Curves of College Park is among the first in the nation to feature the equipment upgrade. 
    “The CurvesSmart technology offers women the benefits of a highly skilled personal trainer without the expense,” said Liz Conant, Owner of the College Park Curves, located at 4343 Edgewater Drive #500, Orlando, FL 32804.  “It’s the world’s most advanced fitness training system.  We expect our members to be thrilled with how this amazing workout will help them achieve their goals even faster.”
    Curves of College Park is taking new appointments to get started on the CurvesSmart workout on a first come, first served basis. Curves of College Park is located at 4343 Edgewater Drive #500, Orlando, FL 32804. For more information, please call 407-298-1877.

June 2008 - Good Bye College Park Video :( College Park video will be closing on July 1st, 2008 after 23 years of serving College Park. Read the article by clicking here: Also losing their lease at the corner of Edgewater Drive and Hazel Street are Brother's Keeper Thrift Store, Planet Smoothie, and Rosa's Designs & Alterations. On a lighter note, Orlando Florist and McRae's Florist have merged, and are opening their doors as Orlando Florist on June 1st at 1814A Edgewater Drive (corner of Dartmouth St.). Striving to keep College Park healthy, we welcome Laser Solutions Stop Smoking Center to 4016 Edgewater Drive (Across from St. Charles Borromeo). Call them at 407-964-1326 or visit their website at www.NewLaserSolutions.com. If you would like to read the article about Community Paper's editor's experience with quitting smoking with their help, the article ran in the July 2008 Edition of Community Paper, see it at www.Community-Paper.com/Archives/LaserSolutions.html. Realtor David McLean is proud to announce that he has joined Anne Rogers Realty Group! Give him a call at 407-492-6037.

April 2008 - Derenthal Realty Group is pleased to announce their new Sales Associate, Michelle Conklin! Michelle is a long time College Park resident and EHS grad! Her husband’s family has a long time connection to College Park as well, having owned Gingersnap Station since 1982. Michelle is very active in our local schools and community. Her in-depth knowledge of College Park will be a huge asset in assisting buyers and sellers. Call her at 407-234-0022. Welcome Stacey Santspree, a new employee at Stewart Jewelry. She is from the College Park area where she attended local schools and Rollins College. She was trained in the jewelry industry and comes with experience of custom jewelry design; jewelry repairs; customer relations and internet sales. She is a credit to ther sales team of Bonnie, Lynn and Phyllis. Stewart Jewelry, 2212 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, 407-425-2496.
Congratulations to the Tap Room at Dubsdread for winning "The Knot" Best wedding venue award again this year as voted by brides - only three places got three stars and they were one of them!

March 2008 - New Owners at B&M Auto & A/C Repair! They are located at 1870 N. Rio Grande Ave., call them at 407-841-1660.

February 2008 - Curves of College Park recently relocated to 4353 Edgewater Drive #500, Orlando, FL 32804, 407-298-1877. The Curves program incorporates an aerobic and strength-training workout in 30 minutes. The facility uses easy-to-learn hydraulic resistance machines that have no weight stacks to change or manage and are specifically designed for women.

November 2007
Edgewater Dental Group - Dr. Gen Jacobs welcomes Jeff Lorcvh, DMD. They are located at 4460 Edgewater Drive, 407-299-4412. New patients accepted! Central Christian Church Welcomes

NEW MINISTER! Reverend Thomas (Tuck) Allsbrook Norvell, Jr joined Central Christian Church as Senior Minister on Monday, August 27, 2007. Reverend Norvell Jr., or as he likes to be called, Rev Tuck, has been married to Reverend Jennyfer for twelve years. While she too is ordained, her true calling is raising their children who are home schooled. Rev Tuck is originally from Lexington, Kentucky, where he graduated from High School. He attended the University of Kentucky where he received his BA in Philosophy. He received his Master of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary. He is the son of a minister and has been a Disciple all of his life. Rev Tuck has served churches in his native state, North Carolina, Michigan and most recently Gainesville, Florida.Central Christian Church, located at 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd, looks foward to the beginning of a new chapter in the life of our church. For info call 407-425-6611.

Dr. Charles Pike welcomes his new Associate, Dr. Varsha Ganessingh to All Aspects Dental! They are having an open house on Fri. November 30th for the office’s one year anniversary. The Open House is from 9-2, with complimentary lunch and give-aways. Also, we will be having an Invisalign Day. Anyone starting Invisalign will get a 10% discount! They are located at 2130 W. Colonial Drive in the Historic Western Way Shopping Center, phone 407-849-6056. www.AllAspectsDental.com

Welcome College Park Pavers & Stucco, LLC! They are ready to help you with all your paving and stucco needs. They specialize in Driveways, walkways, patios and pool areas. Call them at 407-644-6504 or visit their website at www.CollegeParkPavers.com.

College Park has a new restaurant! Adriatico Trattoria Italiana is now located at 2417 Edgewater Drive (where Lilly’s Restaurant was previously).They Specialize in authentic Italian cuisine presented in a casual elegant atmosphere! Give them a call at 407-428-0044.

October 2007
College Park resident Daniel Forrester is a financial advisor, speaker and educator with Waddell & Reed, 2290 Lucien Way, Suite 200, Maitland, FL 32751. As a financial advisor, Dan's passion is helping people plan their financial futures. Dan can be reached at 407-926-7700 ext. 119.

SEPTEMBER 2007 -

Rumor has it that Scruffy Murphy's will soon be opening their new location at 2625 Edgewater Drive that formerly housed Gio's (which is now closed) and Adair's .

Lynn Lipsey of College Park and Bonnie Stacks from the former Glenn Jeweler's have joined the sales team of Jean Fredryk and Phyllis Tuell of Stewart Jewelry, located at 2212 Edgewater Dr., 407-425-2496.

Elizabeth Titour is now a licensed Real Estate agent with Homevest Realty! She is a 4th generation College Park Resident! If you are looking to buy or sell a home call her at 407-749-9173, or visit her website at www.ESTRealEstate.com.

Partners Jerry Franco and Scott Baker combine many years of experience in outdoor power equipment in Central Florida with their new Fairbanks Equipment Co., located at 2095 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. their ability to provide experienced service and parts for most power equipment also provides College Park with a much needed neighborhood lawn mower shop. Their first priority is to welcome and offer their support to the many professional lawn & landscape services that keep our College Park landscapes so beautiful. If you need parts, sales or service of your Dixie Chopper, Toro, Kohler Engine, Echo, RedMax or Kawasaki equipment, give them a call at 407-740-0777.

Community Paper is now offering printing services! If you need High Quality Glossy Color Business Cards, color Postcards, Letterhead, Envelopes, or custom Greeting Cards, visit our website at www.Community-Paper.com.
If you have a new business or a relocation, e-mail information to CommunityPaper@cfl.rr.com

JULY 2007 - Now Open! - Lady Bug Loft, Unique Boutique which carries women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. The boutique is located at 2808 Edgewater Drive (across from Einstein’s Bagels). Give them a call at 407-895-7199.

MAY 2007 - Pierre Day Spa has recently undergone a major refurbishment. The new owners hail from London England and have introduced select European products for treatments and retail. Relax and sip a glass of Champagne or chilled wine while you enjoy your treatment. Come indulge yourself or a loved one with a day at the New Pierre Day Spa. For your pleasure, the Spa features the work of up and coming Orlando artists. Their international staff have trained at the Canyon Ranch and the Ritz Carlton Resort. They offer a full range of European Skin Care products and gift ideas. Stop in today and take a tour of the spa at 3541 Edgewater Drive (just north of Maury Road) , give them a call at 407-294-5464 or visit their website at www.PierreDaySpa.com

APRIL 2007 - Infusion Tea has expanded and moved to 1600 Edgewater Drive. They are moving to a bigger facility with expanded table service and an extended organic tea catalog. Call them at 407 999 5255 or visit their website at www.infusiontea.us. Adjacent to Infusion Tea will be Cottage Industry, a contemporary cooperative where shoppers will find eclectic, locally handmade gifts and clothing.

MARCH 2007 - Sophia and Dean Marnell are the new owners of f Pierre Day Spa! Visit them at 3541 Edgewater Drive, or call them at 407-294-5464. See their website at www.PierreDaySpa.com. Welcome Central Florida Urgent Care, Inc. to 2921 N. Orange Ave. No appointment is necessary, so call 407-895-9777 or just walk in for your medical care!
Olde Town Brokers welcomes Vincent Scarlotos - Vincent Scarlatos has joined the Olde Town Brokers Winter Park office as a Sales Associate. In addition to practicing real estate, Scarlatos has served as a local attorney at law for the past fourteen years. As an attorney, he specializes in transactional and real estate related law. Scarlatos is also Principal and Attorney of Record for Midtown Title, LLC located at 636 Virginia Drive in Orlando. Mr. Scarlatos has been a resident of Central Florida for over 30 years and Winter Park for the past 11 years. Previously he served as the Assistant General Counsel for Orange County Sheriff’s office.

FEBRUARY 2007 - Marcia Fletcher Kazmi has opened My Towne Realty in College Park. She is a third generation Realtor, College Park native and consistent multi-million dollar producer! Buying or selling a home? Call Marcia at 407-340-3856. www.MyTowneRealty.com. Watch for Gio’s Restaurant and Bar to open in February where Adair’s was located at 2625 Edgewater Drive! They will specialize in an Italian theme, yet serving steaks and seafood. Their phone number is 407-420-4000. Bijou's Boutique has opened another store in Longwood! For unusual clothing, gifts, accessories and unique jewelry, visit the store at 2401 W. Sr 434, Suite 161 or call 321-594-5535.  Derenthal Realty Group is opening up a second office at 1520 Edgewater Drive, Suite E. Their focus is residential real estate in and around the College Park area. Visit their website at www.DerenthalRealty.com. Olde Town Brokers has opened a second Winter Park Office at 124 East Welborne. For information visit www.OldeTownBrokers.com

DECEMBER 2006 - Adair’s Restaurant will not reopen at 2625 Edgewater Drive, but look for new owners and a new name (Gio's) in January! Debbie Goetz and Denise Badger, Realtors® have moved to Derenthal Realty Group located at 641 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789.

NOVEMBER 2006 -Harmoni Market is now open at 2305 Edgewater Drive on the corner of Vassar. Blackwater BBQ is now open at 3405 Edgewater Drive. College Park Texaco is now a Citgo! Same great service and full service gas. Thanks for all your hard work, Bob! Located on the corner of Winter Park Street and Edgewater Drive. United Heritage Bank will be opening a new loation at the corner of Princeton & 441. www.uhb-fl.com. Amsouth Bank is now open at 2645 Edgewater Drive. Debbie’s Lil Hair House is closing their 4341 Edgewater Drive location on November 1st. Ann Kerdock and Debbie Payne will relocate to Roland’s Hairstying at 2302 Edgewater Dr. Call 407-298-8115 for more info. Auto Pro Inc. has moved to 5204 Edgewater Dr. Orlando 32810. Call (407) 522-5532.

OCTOBER 2006 - GO Travel has moved from 1210 Edgewater Drive to 2994 Edgewater Drive, just south of Gabriels Subs. Give them a call at (407) 236-0941. Jim Kersey, developer of the Wellesley, wrote that the Orlando City Commissioners had given approval for the re-development of the CVS/Blockbuster block. SunTrust opened their new space in The Wellesley on August 28th.

SEPTEMBER 2006 - Blackwater Bar-B-Q is now open at 3405 Edgewater Drive, 407-447-9511. They offer sandwiches, salads, dinners, desserts, beer, wine and catering.

AUGUST 2006 - Gourmet Catering has relocated to 3818 Edgewater Drive and is now College Park's only full service catering business. Specializing in Corporate Meetings and Events, At-home Parties, Open Houses, Weddings etc. Please visit gourmetcatering.biz or call 407-299-6401.

Sutton and Sutton Realty located at 1223 Edgewater Drive is pleased to announce that Mary Lowndes Poole has joined our team...Welcome Aboard Mary !

JULY 2006 - MetalWorks Gallery has opened at 1901 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804. MetalWorks Gallery is a working art studio and gallery run by metal artist Suzanne Grantham . She specializes in metal artwork ranging from light fixtures to sculpture. Visit the website at metalworksgallery.com or call (407) 425-3462.
Florida Eye Clinic is pleased to welcome Michael J. McLane, O.D. He is joining Harold Markovitz, O.D. and Catherine Wang, M.D. at the clinic located at 2917 Edgewater Drive. For an appointment call 407-423-2030 or visit the website at www.floridaeyeclinic.com

JUNE 2006 - Clyde Ferris Plumbing is closing at the end of June after serving College Park for over 50 years.

McNamara Buick•Pontiac•GMC has moved the vehicle showroom and service to 11500 E. Colonial Drive between Roush and Alafaya on the south side. The Paint and Collision Repair shop will remain at the corner of Westmoreland and Arlington Street. Call 407-426-3000 for info.

American Pie Pizza Company will be open soon in the former location of Habana Joe’s at Edgewater and Hazel St.

Milton's Fitness Club has opened at 1814B Edgewater Dr. Call (407) 648-1791 for info.

Property Condition Assessment Inc., located at 1877 Edgewater Dr., announces the appointment of retired Air Force Major and former UCF Professor Paul J. Nowotny as an associate. Nowotny, a civil engineer with 20 years program and engineering management with the military, will serve as a project leader and author for PCA which specializes in due diligence and capital planning for the commercial real estate industry. PCA provides property inspection and analysis for major office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, health care and adult congregate living facilities throughout the state. (407) 422-5599.

April 2006 - I Buy Homes.com is now located in College Park! Contact Todd Hutcheson at 407-423-2727 or e-mail him at hutch@ibuyhomes.com

MARCH 2006 - Welcome Lauree Moretto, LMT, Practitioner of the Rolf Method of Structural Integration at 1011 Virginia Drive, Suite 105, Orlando, 32803. Lauree is a College Park resident. Call her at 407-487-0808.

FEBRUARY 2006 - You can finally buy undergarments in College Park!!! Well, at least on the internet! MySecretLingerieStore.com is owned and operated by College Park residents. They carry lingerie, hosiery, leather & vinyl clothing, sizes up to 3X for men and women! Discreet shopping from your home for Valentine’s Gifts delivered right to your door. Visit their website at www.MySecretLingerieStore.com

Pierre Day Spa would like you to welcome Aesthetician, Jamie and Nail Tech, Dina. We are expanding! Look for our 2 new locations coming soon to Oviedo and Kissimmee! Don’t forget your Valentine’s Gift Certificates! Visit us at 4314 Edgewater Drive (just south of Fairbanks) or call us at 407-294-5464 or visit our website at www.PierreDaySpa.com.

After four terrific years, Beyond Words is closing its doors. They are having a 30-75% off sale so stock up on your Valentine and Easter gifts now! Beyond Words is located at 1315 Edgewater Drive, phone 407-316-8622.

Adairs Southern Inspired Cuisine is now open for lunch, dinner and happy hour at 2625 Edgewater Drive. Call for reservations at 407-423-0081.

Gator/Seminole/ Knight Fever has moved from Mills & Virginia to 3702 Edgewater Drive (across from Bishop Moore High School). Call them at 407-291-1322.

High Performance Mortgage is now ready to serve all your mortgage needs at 2626B Edgewater Drive. Call them at 407-937-0424 or visit www.HighPerformanceMortgage.com.

Studio Sixty-6 Urban Interiors by Britannia Services is a quality designer flooring and custom designed cabinetry company now located at 2628 Edgewater Drive. Call them at 407-999-9885 or visit their website at www.britanniaservices.com.

ZDoctors has been leveled to make way for the new Amsouth Bank at 2631 Edgewater Drive. Construction has begun!

JANUARY 2006 - Anne Rogers Realty Group Inc. is proud to announce the hiring of Jeff Reupert. Jeff, 33 has been serving buyers and sellers in College Park and downtown Orlando since May of 2003, selling over $12-million worth of real estate during that time. Stop by and say hello at 1822 Edgewater Drive, Suite B (across from Christos) or pay a visit online at www.JeffReupert.com

DECEMBER 2005 - UnderstandSelf.com is offering a unique gift of understanding to yourself and others. Learn more... Become more.... Achieve more... go to www.understandingself.com to find out more! Aqua Pets now open at 985 W Fairbanks Ave, corner of Adanson and Fairbanks. Specializing in Freshwater and Saltwater Fish, Aquariums, and Supplies. Mon-Fri 11-7,Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. 407-629-2782.

NOVEMBER 2005 - Joe’s Barber Shop (known as “Joe’s B.S.”, has moved into Totally Clipz to combine the Barber and Salon services for Mom, Dad and the kids. Flat tops are their specialty! Visit them at 979 W. Fairbanks Ave., corner of Adanson. Or give them a call at 407-645-4551.
Welcome One Of A Kind Thrift Store to 3814 Edgewater Drive across from Bishop Moore High School. Give them a call at 407-291-4344.
And if you enjoy going to thrift shops, The Winter Park Benefit Shop will be having their Grand Opening on Tuesday, November 1st in their new location at 140 W. Lyman Avenue in Winter Park. They are open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Profits go to local community projects.
If you have a new business or a relocation, e-mail information to CommunityPaper@cfl.rr.com

OCTOBER 2005 - Anne Rogers has formed her own realty group, Anne Rogers Realty Group, Inc. which is now located at 1822 Edgewater Drive, Suite B. Give her or her daughter Sarah a call at 407-649-4141 or visit their website at www.annerogersSOLD.com. Holly and Mike Derenthal are excited to announce that effective September 1, they began our acquisition of Manor Quest Realty. Their clients have made them one of the fastest growing real estate teams in the area and allowed us to take our practice to the next level. Manor Quest Realty is located at 2996 Edgewater Drive, phone 407-254-4499. Car-Don’s Bead Boutique has opened at 1153 W. Fairbanks Ave., Suite A. They carry Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver, Beads, Cuystomized Jewelry, Purses, Scarves and more. Call them at 407-834-2323. Adair's should open this month, bringing Charleston style cooking to College Park! They are located at 2625 Edgewater Dr., phone 407-423-0081. The new Yoga by Extension offers classes 7 days a week at 1520 Edgewater Drive. Call 407-963-1956 or visit www.YogaByExtension.com. Luna Bella’s Doggie Spa has opened at 975 W. Fairbanks Avenue (corner of Adanson). They provide complete grooming, pickup & delivery, and daily doggie day care. Call Joe or Frank at 407-599-LUNA (5862). 100 Monkeys, Inc. now does screen printing at 3535 Edgewater Drive, 407-447-0935.

SEPTEMBER 2005 - Margo's Hairstyling has relocated to Shear Delite at Princeton Commerce Center, 2320 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804. Margo specializes in Men's and Women's hair styling. Call her at 407-423-5393 or 407-222-2465. If you would like to immortalize your pet with a Mosaic portrait, Artist Sheryl Bailiff can use a picture of your pet and transform it into mosaics! Call 407-294-1795. Watch for Adair's of College Park Restaurant to be coming in mid-September, bringing Charleston style cooking to College Park! They will be located on the corner of Edgewater and Winter Park Street.

AUGUST 2005 - The United Way has taken over operation of The College Park Market. Founder Beth Hollenbeck will continue her tireless work with ECO-Action and the Canoe Cleanups. Her efforts are tremendous and we appreciate all that she has done not only for College Park, but for the earth. Watch for the Market to open again on October 13, 2005.

JULY 2005 - Welcome Manor Quest Realty to 2996 Edgewater Drive Orlando FL 32804 . They are a full service real estate brokerage with a different twist: they believe that sellers should have different levels of service from which to choose and that those levels should be priced accordingly. With their options, sellers can save thousands of dollars and keep more of their hard earned equity while still receiving highly skilled representation and outstanding customer service. Call the office: 407-254-4499 or Email: mclearns@cfl.rr.com

JUNE 2005 - Mayo Board Co. and Liberty Fitness are gone so Chloe's has expanded into their spaces to bring you more jewelry, sparkling chandeliers, shoes, mosaics, candles and.... you name it! Visit the all new Chloe's at 2618 Edgewater Drive, (corner of Winter Park Street); call 407-540-9907, or visit their website at www.VintageFloridaMosaics.com. NOW OPEN: China In College Park at 2122 Edgewater Drive. Call them at 407-839-8869. Tabloid Salon & Barber Shop at 2116 Edgewater Drive, 407-481-2154. Welcome The Gathering to 2630 Edgewater Drive, 407-647-5357. COMING IN JULY: Faces Skin Care to 2118 Edgewater Drive; and coming this summer, Blackwater Bar-B-Q takes the place of Joe's Italian Ice.

FEBRUARY 2005 - Pierre Day Spa is growing and has moved from 2120 Edgewater Drive to 4314 Edgewater Drive (just south of Fairbanks). They offer massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and have gift certificates for all of your Valentines! Call them at their new number, 407-294-5464 or visit their website at www.PierreDaySpa.com. If you are interested in renting the 1600 sq. ft. vacated space at 2120 Edgewater Drive, call Paul Davis at 407-496-4666. Dellecker, Wilson & King, P.A. announced that Kenneth J. McKenna and William E. Ruffier have become partners in the firm and that the firm¹s name is now Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, llp. Additionally, Anthony F. Sos joined the firm in December 2004 as an associate.The law firm is located at 719 Vassar Street, phone (407) 244-3000.

JANUARY 2005 - Infusion Tea is now open at 1520 Edgewater Drive. They have organic tea and coffee as well as light food. Check out their gift baskets!Give them a call at 407-378-4675. Pierre Day Spa (2120 Edgewater Drive) will be EXPANDING and moving up Edgewater Drive on February 1st. Call them at 407-649-9556 or visit their website at www.PierreDaySpa.com.

DECEMBER 2004 - The demolition will soon begin at the SunTrust building to make way for the SunTrust Colonnade. On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH SunTrust Bank will open their temporary location at 2212 Edgewater Drive (next to Blockbuster) or visit their full service branch at 2250 N. Orange Blossom Trail (effective Monday, November 22, 2004). Westshore Pizza is now open at 3818 Edgewater Drive. They have pizza and cheesesteak subs. Give them a call at 407-291-1880. Keller Williams "At The Parks" Realty will open in mid-December at 2626 Edgewater Dr. Visit them at Holiday on the Drive for refreshments supplied by Keller Williams and Greater Florida Title. They will also have drawings for great prizes!

NOVEMBER 2004 - Lou Pletka is back in College Park at Escapades Salon, 726 Vassar St., Give her a call at 407-843-0925 for hair cutting, corrective color, and Color Placement. Carl and Juliana have changed the name of Edgewater Grille to Juliana's Fine Tuscan Cuisine. They are located at 2306 Edgewater Drive (almost on the corner of Smith Street), phone 407-425-1801. Let's Travel of Orlando, Inc., located at 1321 Edgewater Drive, Suite 1 gets the Community Paper award for "New Business whose Telephone Lines were down for 41 days and still managed to stay iin business" award! We're joking, of course, but it DID happen to newcomers Let's Travel of Orlando. Call them (YES, I SAID CALL THEM!) at 407-425-5387 . 1-800-465-2126 or visit their website at www.travelagentonline.com

OCTOBER 2004 - Alpha Mortgage and Loan Services has moved from MetroWest to 3810 Edgewater Drive (opposite Bishop Moore High School). they offer residential as well as commercial mortgages. Contact them at 407-578-8181 or e-mail info@alphamortgageanndloan.com. Thompson's Sporting Goods has been sold to Tarsus Hunt. Edsel and Norma Thompson are planning to travel, visit their grandkids, and Norma has a date with a big fish! Thank you Edsel and Norma to your dedication to College Park over the years! Visit Thompson's at 2110 Edgewater Drive, or call 407-423-2543. Welcome Modern Grace Boutique to 2810 Edgewater Drive. Call them at 407-648-1777.

SEPTEMBER, 2004 - On September 7th, Let's Travel of Orlando, Inc. is moving from their Colonial Drive location to 1321 Edgewater Dr., Suite 1. Give them a call at 407-425-5387 or visit their website at www.travelagentonline.com. Visit the all new Lilly's wine bar at 2417 Edgewater Drive (formerly Perk & Beans).

AUGUST 2004 - If you witnessed the fire at O'Boy's Barbeque on Thursday, July 22, don't worry, they sustained little damage and re-opened immediately. Visit them at 601 W. Colonial Drive, or call 407-425-6269. New to College Park is Fine European Menswear to 3708B Edgewater Drive (across the street from Blodgett's). Call them at 407-290-5981. Santoro Urban Home will be closing at the end of July, only because owner Melanie Santare will soon be a Mommy! However, a new store called Urban Grace will be replacing the store at 2810 Edgewater Drive. Owner Grace Mendoza will sell slightly used designer dresses, accessories and gifts. Welcome Alexander's Hair Studio to 2310 Edgewater Drive. Give them a call at 407-839-8488. Beadzerk is new at 1153 W. Fairbanks Ave., Suite B. They carry beading supplies and have beading classes. Give them a call at 407-772-3232.Got maps? Need Maps or Atlases? Visit Map Source, Inc. at 1235 W. Fairbanks Ave., phone 407-695-6277, www.mapsource.com. Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robins are now open at 2603 Edgewater Drive. Call them at 407-835-8850. Goodbye to Cooper's Flowers at 2630 Edgewater Drive.

JULY 2004 - Goodbye to the 1317 Edgewater Drive location of Edgewater Yoga & Arts. On July 1, we will be relocating to and collaborating with COMMA Gallery at 813 Virginia, between Mills and Orange.

JUNE 2004 - Career Training Institute is now open at 3318 Edgewater Drive (corner of Par and Edgewater Dr.). they offer Senior Discounts and all services including perms, roller sets, haircuts, color, relaxer, permanent wave, manicures and spa pedicures are open to the public. Call them at 407-884-1816. Printwerkes, Inc. offers full-color digital printing (business cards, brochures, post cards, flyers, etc.), color copies (as low as $0.20 each), digital photography (specializing in the "10 Minute Portrait"), and bulk mailing services. They are located at 1321 Edgewater Dr, Suite 5, in the same building as State Farm, next door to the Bead Bar. Call (407) 447-7101. Dr. Thomas Teleky of Cypress Chiropractic Center, a veteran and resident of College Park for the past 18 years has relocated his practice to 3822 Edgewater Drive across from Bishop Moore High School. Now he's close by to serve his friends and neighbors. Call him at 407-293-3332 or stop by and see the new and improved Cypress Chiropractic Center. Gold Finales Chocolate Shop will be closing their location at 2122 Edgewater Drive (corner of Princeton). The space is for rent, it is 1,640 s.f. and is $1900.00 per month. If you are interested, please call Paul Davis at 407-496-4666. New World Ceramics will open in June! They are located at the corner of Princeton and Edgewater at 2124 Edgewater Drive. They provide Custom made mosaic medallions, Artisan-crafted hand-made tiles, Ceramic and porcelain tile selection, Exotic marble from around the globe, Metal and glass decorative elements and are pros at design and installation expertise. Call them at 407-245-2165. Visit their website at www.NewWorldCeramics.com

MAY 2004 - Luigi's has opened at 3818 Edgewater Drive across from Bishop Moore High School. They have take out, delivery and catering of Italian foods. Call them at (407) 291-1880. Welcome to The Cellular Store at 3340 Edgewater Dr. Call them at 407-316-0044.

APRIL 2004 - PIERRE DAY SPA has expanded! College Park native Elizabeth Titour has expanded the Spa and has hired on more smiling faces to pamper you! Welcome Nicole and Amanda to the staff! And welcome back Brandy, who added her new baby boy to the family! The Spa, located at 2116-2120 Edgewater Drive, offers massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, mud wraps, waxing and, (new!) couples massage, wedding party, and friends-day-out spa packages. Call 407-649-9556 to purchase gift certificates for Mother's Day, or to see their services, visit the website at www.PierreDaySpa.com.DIMENSIONS PHOTOGRAPHY has moved to 1706 Edgewater Drive. Give them a call at 407-849-5100. Welcome MADISON AVENUE HOT DOG CO. to 2618 Edgewater Drive, Suite 100. They feature great tasing Vienna products. You can call in your order and have it ready for pickup at 407-236-7441 or fax your order to 407-236-7442. Speaking of dogs, BOWSER COLLEGE has moved into their new doghouse at 1309 Edgewater Drive, across from Shakers Restaurant. The classes are both fun and informative and provide dog owners with the skills for shaping good canine behavior. Call (321) 689-2239. Click here to see article! The Wellesley Center Showroom is in the process of being built on the corner of Vassar and Edgewater Dr. The Wellesley will be condominiums built where Suntrust Bank is now. Suntrust will occupy the first floor. For information go to www.TheWellesley.com.

MARCH 2004 - Alfonsos Pizza & More has grown considerably this month! The popular pizza restaurant has taken over the former space of Rakes Electric, added outside dining, and enlarged the parking lot. They are located at 3281 Edgewater Drive, phone (407) 872-7324. Stop by! Bring the kids!

FEBRUARY 2004 - The Tap Room at Dubsdread has updated their look! Visit the Tap Room for Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m., or enjoy their nightly dinner specials on the heated Verandah! 549 W. Par, 407-650-0100. Wow! The 2100 Block of Edgewater is hopping! You will be so pleased to visit the new Gold Finales Chocolatiers at 2122 Edgewater Drive! Proprietor Golde Finkler offers a mouthwatering selection of gourmet chocolates, unique lollipops, melt-in-your-mouth pastries... and all items are Kosher (Parve). Give her a call at 407-650-8203. Also in that block south of Princeton, a new tile store will be opening soon... watch this spot for details! Pierre Day Spa is expanding! College Park native Elizabeth Titour is expanding the Spa and has hired on more smiling faces to pamper you! Welcome Nicole and Amanda to the staff! The Spa, located at 2116 Edgewater Drive, offers massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, mud wraps, waxing and, when the expansion is complete will be offering couples, wedding party, and friends-day-out spa packages. Call 407-649-9556 to purchase gift certificates for Valentine's Day, or to see their services, visit the website at www.PierreDaySpa.com. There's a new church in College Park - sort of. John Knox Presbyterian Church, which has been at the corner of Par St. and Formosa Ave. since 1949, recently merged with Calvary Presbyterian Church, which was located on Lee Road, becoming College Park Presbyterian Church. The "new" church's address is 118 E. Par St. New art gallery! Welcome MetalWorks Gallery - Located at 3459 Edgewater Drive- an art gallery specializing in metal creations. Ranging from light fixtures to furniture, MetalWorks Gallery customizes metal for the individual. (407) 509-3854. Z Art Place has opened at1802 Edgewater Drive. Visit them to see their luxury interior and exterior design. They also offer Personal Design Consulting. Call them at 407-426-8895. AJ Lillun has moved down the street to 1819 N. Orange Avenue, call 407-895-6111. Also, Kaufman Photography is moving to 1819-1/2 N. Orange.

JANUARY 2004 - New to College Park is Twist Hair Studio, located at 3708 Edgewater Drive (across from Bishop Moore). Call Jill or Dee at (407) 293-3950 or visit www.twisthairstudio.com. Spa Nails has opened at 3453 Edgewater Drive. They specialize in Acrylic Nails. Call Julie at 407-999-2666. Kathy Blau has opened College Park Mortgage Services, Inc. Kathy is the Broker/Owner, and has been a College Park resident for the last 21 years! Give her a call at 407-422-2552. Representative Sheri McInvale, District 36, has moved to a new district office. The new office is located in College Park at 1520 Edgewater Drive, Suite E. The new mailing address is P.O. Box 540287, Orlando, FL 32854-0287. Phone and fax numbers have remained the same. Phone 407-317-7797, Fax 407-317-7799. PUPPYGARTEN CLASSES AT BOWSER COLLEGE BEGIN JANUARY 22ND - at Dog & Friends, 2806 Edgewater Drive. Pawfessor of Learning Susan Kendrick trains both ends of the leash! Call 407-648-7297 for info.

NOVEMBER 2003- Annabelle Hart, gifts, linens & home furnishings at 2308 Edgewater Drive. You can call them at 407-649-8007. Specialized Landscaping by Jim Jernigan Landscaping can take care of your roof & gutter cleaning, landscape design, yard cleanups, plant replacement, debris removal, hedge trimming, minor irrigation repair, fence installation & repair. Give Jim Jernigan a call at 407-927-7405 or e-mail him at JRJLandscaping@hotmail.com. Perk And Beans Gourmet Coffee and Tea Company are now open at 2417 Edgewater Drive! Call them at (407) 254-0875 or visit their website at www. perkandbeans. com. Kiddies Korner has closed their location at 1706 Edgewater Drive. Model Scout has moved to 62 W. Colonial Drive, phone 407-420-5888. New in Model Scout's previous location is A to Z Medical Center, Inc., located at 651 Rugby St, phone 407-244-5554. They specialize in Chiropractic, physical therapy, massage and acupuncture.

OCTOBER 2003: GONE: DGM Photography Studio at 2120 Edgewater Drive. That storefront is now for rent, it is 1650 sq. ft. and is $2,000 a month. Also available in that building where the tuxedo shop used to be, is 1765 sq. ft. for $2300 a month. Contact 407-496-4666, and tell them you saw the announcement in Community Paper.
NEW: Mardi Gras Ice, New Orleans style snoballs, is now open at 2314 N. Orange Ave. just one block north of Princeton in the bright purple building on the left hand side. A snoball is finely shaved ice topped with your choice of flavored syrup and eaten with a spoon. Call then at (407) 895-0037 and stop in for a cool treat. Liberty Fitness & Health will have their grand opening on October 7 at 2618 Edgewater Drive, Suite 200. Please call (407) 423 9494 for your first time visit so they are sure to set aside time to assist you! Visit the website at www. LibertyFitness. com. Welcome new real estate agent Stephen Halpin to Sutton & Sutton Realty. Give him a call at 407-425-5030. On October 15th, Tracy Rhinestein and Paul Daniel are opening TASTE, a California Eclectic Style Wine and Beer Bar at the former location of Chapters at 717 W. Smith Street. Give her a call at 407-835-0646. Chapters Cafe & Bookshop has moved to 358 N. Park Avenue in Winter Park, phone 407-644-2880. Jax 5th Ave. Deli & Ale House now offers a FULL LIQUOR BAR. They are now open until 2 a.m. 7 days per week. They also have fabulous food and a great atmosphere! Visit them at 3400 EDGEWATER DR, or call ahead at 407-999-8934. Now open, Perk And Beans Gourmet Coffee and Tea Company are now open at 2417 Edgewater Drive! Call them at (407) 254-0875 or visit their website at www. perkandbeans. com.

SEPTEMBER 2003: Absolute Fitness and Health on Edgewater Drive has closed after 5 wonderful years and will be re-opening under new management as College Park Fitness on Vassar Street in September. College Park Fitness will be offering Personal Training exclusively with 24 hour studio access. For information please call Trish at 407-835-9995.Welcome Boss Scooters to 2310 Edgewater Drive. What a great solution to the traffic in College Park? For information call 407-423-0153. Ace Hardware is now open at 2445 Edgewater Drive. Perk And Beans Gourmet Coffee and Tea Company will be open in September at 2417 Edgewater Drive! Call them at (407) 254-0875 or visit their website at www. perkandbeans. com. All About Babies will open in September at 3702 Edgewater Drive.

AUGUST 2003: Bethany DuVall-Francisco, one of the artists who painted the mural in the Edgewater Grill (formerly the Whispering Heaven Tea Room) is now working out of College Park. She specializes in landscapes and children's themes, and is offering a drawing workshop. Give her a call at 407-298-9967. Dog & Friends, has opened at 2806 Edgewater Drive. They are a unique gift shoppe for dogs, cats and their people. Find extraordinary treats and toys for your pet, and the unusual gift for their owners. Solid Gold food and supplements, all natural pet barkery, event planning, beds, home accessories pet car seats and sooooo much more. Mayo Board Co. (Surf Boards) opened at 2618 Edgewater Drive, Suite 400; Gallery 2112 is now open at 2112 Edgewater Drive. Call owner Benjamin Jooste at 407-841-7901 for custom framing and art. Brian B. Fucile, an Edward Jones investment representative in College Park, recently was named to a select group of individuals who voluntarily train new brokers in their communities. Fucile has been tapped as a field trainer," a new position created for those investment representatives who voluntarily give their time and energy to help their new colleagues succeed. Those investment representatives named field trainers receive certification through training sessions and testing. Field trainers work with groups of new Edward Jones investment representatives for several months to help them through their training and while they build their businesses. Brian Fucile has an office at 1823 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 32804. His phone number is 407-426-8019 or visit www. edwardjones. com.