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Top performances from 2016

Edit Deseret News 03 May 2016
After coming off so close to breaking the prestigious 800-meter state record in the opening meet of the season back in March, Davis’ Logan MacKay took care of business at the Woods Cross Invitational last weekend. He ran in the 800 meters in 1.50.58, breaking the state record of 1.51.13 set by Park City’s Ben Saarel back in 2013 ... Boys top performances. 100 meters ... Note ... Note ... 5’04.00 — Tiana Nielsen, Altamont, Jr....

Local Republicans among Florida Chamber endorsements

Edit Orlando Sentinel 02 May 2016
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Chamber of Commerce released its first slate of endorsements in legislative races for the 2016 election Monday, with nine incumbents from Central Florida getting the business lobby’s backing. Reps. Bob Cortes of Altamonte Springs, Scott Plakon of Longwood, Eric Eisnaugle... ....

Grandma flees fiery crash with tot, cops say

Edit Orlando Sentinel 02 May 2016
A 49-year-old Altamonte Springs woman was arrested after she allegedly crashed her vehicle and then fled the scene with her 3-year-old grandson and daughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Marilyn Rivera was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu west on Michigan Street near Interstate 4. When... ....

Unicorp launches site in Windermere

Edit Orlando Sentinel 02 May 2016
Altamonte Springs-based Roger B. Kennedy Construction is expected to start work this week on Venetian Isles Apartments and Townhomes in Windermere. Unicorp National Developments Inc., known for developing I-Drive 360 and Trader Joe's sites in Orlando and Winter Park, contracted with the company... ....

Happy homecoming for state track

Edit Herald Tribune 02 May 2016
Friday promises to be special for Abigayle Weinfeld. It marks the senior’s final day at Lemon Bay High, as well as the first day of the state track and field championships. A distance runner, Weinfeld will represent the Manta Rays in three events ... The Lakewood Ranch High girls won't have far to travel for this weekend's Class 4A state track and field meet ... (The first girls meet took place at Altamonte High in 1975.) ... “So I’m glad.” ... Poll ... ....

Nearly 8,000 Degrees to be Awarded at Spring Commencements (University of Central Florida)

Edit Public Technologies 02 May 2016
(Source. University of Central Florida). Nearly 8,000 students are expected to graduate from the University of Central Florida during six commencement ceremonies May 5-7 at CFE Arena. The ceremonies will be. 9 a.m ... 2.30 p.m ... 9 a.m. Friday, May 6 - College of Sciences ... Calderone has been on the boards of many organizations, including America's Charities, Florida Hospital Altamonte Foundation and Progress Energy-UCF Educational Leadership....

Seminole County looks at buying old golf course land for county park

Edit Orlando Sentinel 01 May 2016
Sandy Taylor and her neighbors in the Rolling Hills neighborhood near Altamonte Springs finally received a dose of good news after living through a homeowner's dreaded scenario over the past two years. They learned that Seminole County officials are moving forward with a plan to purchase the closed... ....

Barron Collier boys defeat Naples to return to 3A state tournament

Edit Naples Daily News 30 Apr 2016
After falling short to Gulf Coast High School in last year's regional finals, the Barron Collier boys tennis team — which won a state championship in 2014 — wasn't about to be denied again this season ... "They were our toughest opponent all year," Cougars coach Nico Vitale said of Naples ... Barron Collier will head out on Tuesday for the state tournament which begins Wednesday in Altamonte Springs ... 1 singles ... " ... "They battled ... 1 ... ....

Barron Collier boys, Gulf Coast, Community School girls advance at state tourneys

Edit Naples Daily News 30 Apr 2016
Barron Collier High School's Tyler Twente was in a surly mood following his No. 2 doubles loss against Braden River in the Class 3A tennis quarterfinals Wednesday in Altamonte Springs. But he more than made up for it in singles. After he and teammate Seth Loerzel lost in straight sets to the Pirates' Sebastian Buquarion and Xavier Muzquiz, Twente rebounded for a 6-1, 7-5 win over Buquarion in No ... "But that's OK ... 1 doubles ... 2 doubles ... ....

Barron Collier boys, Gulf Coast, Community School girls fall at state tournament

Edit Naples Daily News 30 Apr 2016
Community School girls tennis coach Joy Frederick put things in perspective after her team's 4-0 loss to Boca Raton-St. Andrews in the Class 1A state semifinals Thursday at Red Bug Lake Park in Casselberry. The Seahawks made history this season, advancing to the state tournament for the first time in the 13-year history of the program ... "We're a young team ... 1 and No ... No ... Both matches were played at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs ... ....

Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge awards more than $10,000 to student entrepreneurs (NetWork Kansas)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Apr 2016
(Source. NetWork Kansas) By. Brent Fritzemeier, Communications Coordinator, Office of the Dean, Kansas State University ... In the high school division, Tegan Maxson and Gwyn Dean, Labette County High School in Altamont, took first place and $1,500 in the high school division for their pitch of M&D; Crop Diagnosis, a drone-powered crop diagnostic service ... The five other high school division finalists each received a $500 prize ... (noodl....

New Disney Springs cupcake shop, Altamonte sushi concept

Edit Business Journal 28 Apr 2016
Disney Springs soon will get sweeter. Sprinkles Cupcakes is opening on May 15. Sprinkles is a cupcake bakery founded by Candace Nelson, a judge of Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" TV show. The Sprinkles bakery at Disney Springs — the chain's 20th in the U.S. — will feature cupcakes, ice cream and cookies. The store also will debut its 12th Cupcake ATM in the nation, where guests will be able to buy and pick up until 2 a.m ... This is just one… ... ....

Lake Mary turns to Uber to reduce traffic woes

Edit Business Journal 28 Apr 2016
Lake Mary is taking a page from Altamonte Springs when it comes to ideas on how to reduce traffic. The city is exploring an idea to partner with ride-share company Uber, as well as add a bike-share system to eliminate the amount of cars in the area. The partnership with Uber would work much like the same way it's currently working in Altamonte Springs when it announced its deal on March 21 ... ....
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