Year in Photos 2015: May

The Henry Nehrling Society held its annual Corks & Caladiums event May 8 at Palm Cottage Gardens, in Gotha. Patrons sampled a variety of wines and food from different regions of the world. Published May 14.

Winter Garden’s Ryan Rouse and his wife, Stacie, run an orphanage in Haiti, taking care of 51 children and young adults. Published May 14.

Spectators packed the clubhouse in their best Churchill Downs apparel May 2 to watch the Kentucky Derby at the sixth annual Run for the Roses at the Pines at Windermere. Published May 7.

Seniors at West Orange High School celebrated their walkout day May 12 with plenty of hugs and, of course, shaving cream. Published May 21.

Andrew Campbell, left, helped his son, West Orange High’s Elijah Campbell, get ready for his big day. Published May 28.

Marcus and Summer Smith use a selfie stick to capture a photo among the bubbles at the 2015 MetroWest JazzFest. Published May 7.

Geoff Bashioum sang the national anthem and “God Bless the USA” at Winter Garden’s Memorial Day ceremony. Published May 28.

Tiffany Debnath, center, had a blast with her daughters, Sage and Sophia, at Windermere Branch Library’s Mother’s Day Tea. Published May 14.

David Ramirez Chocolates had a steady stream of customers throughout the day during Plant Street Market’s grand opening May 9. Published May 14. Patty Tate Current 9299: Director Patty Tate left the First United Methodist Church preschool after 23 years.

Ben Stalvey, center, appreciated the help from Next Community Church volunteers Patti Silveira, Christina Lopez, Sebrenia Brown and Carlee Whitt. It took volunteers from Matthew’s Hope Ministries, Next Community Church, Kiwanis Club and Sherwin-Williams o

The Windermere Prep graduates celebrated commencement at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. Published May 28.

The Windermere Prep community mourned sudden passing of its longtime security guard, Joe Sikorski. Published May 21.

Early renderings for the West Orange High relief school show a music center by the main entrance. Published May 14.