The Greats of West Lakes is a resident-led initiative to select and honor past and present residents who’ve made significant contributions in the city of Orlando, state of Florida and beyond. The Greats are residents from five historic Black neighborhoods in West Orlando that make up The Communities of West Lakes. Their portraits are be displayed in the lobby of the Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center. This arts project is proudly brought to you by Lift Orlando.

Meet the Greats of West Lakes

2026

• Rock Lake/Spring Lake Manor – Late Charles "Chief" Ings – Watch here

• Bunche Manor – Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, Retired – Watch here

• Lake Sunset – Louis Sparrow – Watch here

• Lake Lorna Doone – Late Daniel R. “Bull” Bullard – Watch here

• Clear Lake Cove – Reverend Jimmie L. Hawkins – Watch here

2025

• Bunche Manor/Hollando – Ms. Shirley Bradley - Watch here

• Clear Lake Cove – Reverend Canon Nelson W. Pinder - Watch here

• Lake Lorna Doone - Jesse Jackson - Watch here

• Lake Sunset - Mary Niblack - Watch here

• Rock Lake/Spring Lake Manor - Daisy Lynum - Watch here

View images from the 2025 induction celebration here.

2024

• Bunche Manor/Hollando – Mr. Alzo J. Reddick Sr. - Watch + Read His Story

• Clear Lake Cove – Ms. Ericka Dunlap - Watch + Read Her Story

• Lake Lorna Doone - Pastor Dr. Fred L. Maxwell - Watch + Read His Story

• Lake Sunset - Mrs. Mildred Wilkerson - Watch + Read Her Story

• Rock Lake/Spring Lake Manor - Mrs. Hudie Stone - Watch + Read Her Story

View images from the 2024 induction celebration here.