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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 11, 2024

Lakeview High class gathers for 60-year reunion

The Class of 1964 met for a social hour and lunch to catch up and reminisce on their time together at Lakeview High School.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 11, 2024

Windermere Prep promotes James Hamilton to head football coach

Hamilton has spent the last three seasons as the offensive and defensive line assistant coach and will now replace Brian Simmons.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 11, 2024

Windermere Prep students make annual trip to Tanzania Seeway Expedition

25 students traveled to the African nation longstanding as part of a Nord Anglia Education service learning program.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 11, 2024

Family seeks help following house fire

Only three days after moving into their new home, Julie Hutchinson and her three adopted grandchildren — two with special needs — have lost everything in an unexpected house fire.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 11, 2024

Sizzlin' Greens now open in Winter Garden

The eatery is redefining the notion of quick-service restaurants by pairing organic, locally-sourced produce with premium, freshly-grilled proteins.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 11, 2024

Sunlight Christian Academy and Community Church now open in Winter Garden

The organization celebrated its opening at a spring festival and ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 11, 2024

Chris Chan launches Winter Garden Vibes

Longtime Winter Garden resident Chris Chan, of Chris Chan Media, has launched the new brand, which encompasses a local podcast and merchandise line dedicated to celebrating the city's special moments.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 10, 2024

Orange County Commission kills transportation sales tax referendum

The commission voted Tuesday, April 9, not to put the proposed transportation sales tax on the November 2024 ballot.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 10, 2024

Ocoee police searching for parking lot shooter

A man is in the hospital in critical condition after being shot near a shopping center on Silver Star Road.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 10, 2024

Addi Sinclair gets her park

Addison’s Park was dedicated in the Summerport community on Easter weekend in memory of Addison Sinclair, a resident who died of cancer in 2020 at the age of 8. Her family lives next door to the park.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 10, 2024

Bret Michaels, Michael Ray headlining Ocoee Music Festival

The musical event features rock music on Friday night and country tunes on Saturday at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 10, 2024

Nehrling Gardens hosting springtime event

Stepping into Spring will be held Saturday morning in Gotha.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 10, 2024

Rotary's Lobster and Laughs returns April 19

The Rotary Club of Windermere event will include a huge silent auction with exciting items.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 10, 2024

1971-2024: Musical genius Dominic Gaudious created name for himself on didgeridoo, double-neck guitar.

The Winter Garden resident loved experimenting with new sounds and new material, but his performances came second to the love he had for his teenage son, Nic.