{"id":257,"date":"2023-01-31T18:17:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T18:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esustage.wpengine.com\/kansas-city\/?page_id=257"},"modified":"2026-03-23T01:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T01:05:32","slug":"branch-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/centralflorida\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The English-Speaking Union<\/h5>\n \n
Central Florida <\/div>\n \n

Our Branch was founded in 1960 by just a few thoughtful Winter Park residents. It has grown into a deeply impactful collection of over two hundred members and countless program participants dedicated to the ideals of the ESU mission. We have a full calendar for members this year \u2013 interesting, knowledgeable speakers at our monthly meetings, professional entertainment at our two planned formal dinners at the Winter Park Racquet Club, opportunities for members to serve and learn, and community partnership events to attend! We are proud to offer scholarships to teachers and students, and grant opportunities to our education partners. Take a closer look at our activities by perusing this site, and get in touch for membership information. Join our vibrant community of lifelong learners!<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n \n
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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

2026 Annual General Meeting<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>April 23<\/span> – April 25<\/span><\/span>

The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference. The confe…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Weekend<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>April 25<\/span> – April 27<\/span><\/span>

The ESU National Shakespeare Competition returns to New York City for an unforgettable weekend of fu…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

May Program with Daniel Stashower<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>May 4 @ 3:30 pm<\/span> – 5:00 pm<\/span><\/span>
<\/span>University Club of Winter Park
\n\n841 N Park Avenue<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
\n\t\tWinter Park<\/span>,<\/span>\n\n\tFlorida<\/abbr>\n\n\t32789<\/span>\n\n\tUnited States<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/address><\/span><\/span><\/div>

You\u2019re invited to hear Daniel Stashower as he presents this May\u2019s lecture, \u201cThe Man Who Create…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>