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Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

Ocoee City Commission names Craig Shadrix favorite for City Manager successor

Longtime Ocoee Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix was named by the Commission as choice to succeed retiring City Manager.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

SURVEY: How should the Orange County School Board use your tax dollars?

OCPS survey asks taxpayers for feedback on district’s priorities for school construction and maintenance.

Observer School Zone
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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 14, 2024

Pooch pizzazz: Groomers create art at freestyling competition

Thirty-five competitors participated in the “anything goes” dog-grooming contest held in Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 14, 2024

Disney gives update on affordable housing project

Representatives from Walt Disney World and The Michaels Organization are set to meet with Orange County’s Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, Feb. 15, to discuss the new project.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
February 12, 2024

Titan Time: Olympia boys basketball is about going all out, all 32 minutes of the game

Despite losing two of its expected top returning players to transfers, Olympia has doubled down on effort and talent to fuel its postseason run.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 11, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Vaughn Scusa, Legacy Charter football

Despite just one season of football Legacy's Vaughn Scusa starred for the Eagles and is now headed to play in college.

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Athlete of the Week

Annabelle Sikes
February 10, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Windermere Elementary School Spring Carnival

The Mustangs enjoyed a day filled with food trucks, bounce houses, carnival games, music, a silent auction and more thanks to the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
February 10, 2024

Winter Garden considers medical office on S.R. 50

The proposed Garcia Winter Garden Office development would be located at 14237 W. Colonial Drive.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes, Sam Albuquerque
February 10, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 WOCC Big Orange Awards

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments and triumphs of some of the organization’s most admired and inspirational members at the signature, annual event.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Hamlin Publix raises more than $13,000 for Special Olympics

After the Publix in Hamlin raised $13,026.24 for the Publix Torch Icon Campaign for Special Olympics, store manager Josh Fahlstrom shaved his head to celebrate the victory.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Eagle Scout project yields success

Windermere resident Jake Carsten, 17, recently built a flag retirement box in the town of Windermere as part of his journey to earn the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
February 9, 2024

Windermere Prep freshman Diya Somnali led Lakers in Central Florida Brain Bee

The annual neuroscience competition saw Somnali finish in the top 10 and Windermere Prep be awarded best overall school

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 8, 2024

It’s Slurpee time: 7-Eleven opens in Horizon West

Residents near Seidel Road now have a nearby location to get their gas.

West Orange Times & Observer
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By Sam Albuquerque
February 8, 2024

D-BAT Winter Garden is the new baseball, softball training facility seeking to redefine training in the area

The new baseball and softball training facility offers athletes a safe haven to train and develop their skills with state-of-the-art equipment and expert training staff.