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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
West Orange County history for the week of July 11, 2024

This area was home to many interesting characters and stories. Here are a few from the past.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
Oakland Bake Company sweetens community

Chloë Stoppler has found her passion in helping others celebrate milestones through her sweet creations.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
Eight Waves launches Books for Babies program

All new babies born at a local hospital will receive a book to start them on their reading journey.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
Sizzlin’ Greens menu full of healthy options

Ray Holden and his four sons have opened a fast-casual dining experience in Winter Garden that caters to diners who want healthier meals.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
WAY BACK WHEN: Fred Shepherd

Longtime Oakland resident Fred Shepherd was born in Winter Garden, and his wife’s family settled in West Orange County in 1919.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • July 10, 2024
OCPS asks families to register in advance for transportation services

To best prepare with the most efficient routing, Orange County Public Schools Transportation Services is asking families to register their intentions with the district.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • July 9, 2024
Winter Garden recognized as one of the top downtown areas in Florida

The World Atlas' list includes several cities in the Central Florida area.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • July 8, 2024
West Orange High football's Ivan Taylor flips college commitment from Notre Dame to Michigan

Taylor, a four-star defensive back who had been committed to the Irish since December, announced on his social media that he's flipped to the Wolverines.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • July 8, 2024
Playa Pizza launches Pizza & Politics series

Pizzeria owner Stephen Facella hopes to the new series promotes voter education.

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  • Michael Eng
  • July 8, 2024
Tourism Development Tax collections reach $28.3 million in May

That total is $2.2 million higher than what was collected in May 2023 in Orange County.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • July 8, 2024
Theatre South Playhouse fundraising through cast reunion concert

Theatre South Playhouse will present "Finding Nemo, The Reunion Concert" for one night only in July.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • July 8, 2024
Winter Garden Squeeze fall in double-header, still hottest team in Florida League

After an 8-2 run in their last 10 games, the Squeeze sit just one game behind first place in the Florida League standings with nine games left in the regular season.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 7, 2024
Vendors sought for West Oaks Farmers Market

Organizers are looking for local folks to sell produce and other artisanal items at the farmers market starting in September.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • July 6, 2024
Horizon High's Enzo Belardo has won an AAU karate national championship

The rising junior at Horizon High and member of Stoneybrook Karate OGKK started off 2024 on a tear — winning five straight AAU karate competitions — and now he's claimed a national title.

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  • July 6, 2024
Olympia High girls track-and-field star Omaria Gordon signs with South Carolina

The state champion long jumper selects the Gamecocks over in-state schools UCF, South Florida and Florida State.

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