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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 15, 2023
Villatel Orlando Resort opens off I-Drive

The destination is a one-of-a-kind "villa hotel" offering top-tier private villa rentals with hotel-style standards and amenities.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque
  • December 15, 2023
TERRIFIC 20: Meet 20 of the area's top boys basketball players

Basketball season is in high gear, so read up on Southwest, West Orange's top boys basketball players for 2023-24

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  • By Sam Albuquerque
  • December 15, 2023
Athlete of the Week: Karson Vazquez, Horizon boy soccer

After leading Horizon to a 14-4-4 record last season, captain Karson Vazquez is ready to finish high school career on a high note

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  • December 14, 2023
Meet Alyssa Parsons: Windermere Prep's newest girls soccer star

After scoring 35 goals for Apopka High as a freshman, Alyssa Parsons is ready to bring even more goals to Windermere Prep.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 14, 2023
Cycling club collecting for bike drive

The Central Florida Cyclist group is raising funds to provide bicycles to children in Winter Garden.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 14, 2023
Gas district names Brent Haywood CEO, general manager

Haywood will succeed Samuel Davis Jr., who will retire in March 2024 after 16 years in the position.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant opens in Windermere

The Lakeside Village location celebrated its grand opening Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ to close Ocoee location

The last day the Ocoee location will be open is Monday, Dec. 18.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
Henko Cafe to open in Windermere

The family-owned and operated eatery will open in the location formerly occupied by Loop Cafe.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
First Hope starts new podcast to help families

“Inclusive Insights: Stories of Hope,” aims to create a sense of community for families with children who have unique abilities, and those who don’t.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 14, 2023

These are the people and events that made newspaper headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
Lakeview Middle adopts new mascot

The adoption took place following discussions with students and parents at the Winter Garden middle school.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 13, 2023
D-BAT to open in Winter Garden

The baseball training facility will offer batting cages, developmental youth camps and private lessons, as well as the latest equipment and hottest apparel for purchase.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
Pregnancy center fulfills dream

Belinda Ford opened the Fiona Jackson Center for Pregnancy in honor of her late cousin.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 13, 2023
Ballots set for 2024 municipal elections in West Orange County

Here are the latest election updates in Oakland, Ocoee, Windermere and Winter Garden.

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