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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 23, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: Aug. 23, 2023

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 23, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Julie Branom, Dillard Street Elementary School

Ms. Branom is is the program assistant for the Exceptional Student Education program at Dillard Street Elementary School.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 23, 2023

Allen’s Creamery to close next month

The ice cream shop has been a staple in downtown Windermere for 15 years. The last day of selling sweet treats for Allen's Creamery & CoffeeHouse will be during the town’s Food Truck Night Friday, Sept. 22.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 23, 2023

Obituary: Col. Foster N. Dickson, USAF Ret.

Obituary: Col. Foster N. Dickson, a retired United States Air Force colonel, died Aug. 10, 2023.

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Michael Eng
August 22, 2023

Through attorney, Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty demands retraction from Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel Editor-in-Chief Julie Anderson said the paper stands by the story and will not be issuing a retraction.

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Michael Eng
August 22, 2023

If you see smoke today, here’s why

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 68-acre prescribed burn Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Lake Apopka North Shore in Lake County.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 21, 2023

West Orange County 4H Club forming

An information meeting for a new 4H club will be held Thursday, Aug. 24, in Winter Garden.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 20, 2023

Right need, wrong location?

Wincey Groves residents agree another gas station is needed in Horizon West. They just don’t want it so close to their community.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 19, 2023

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy hosts Welcome Back BBQ

The school’s family fun event included live music, barbecue, photo opportunities and the chance to purchase fan gear from the shop.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 19, 2023

Windermere leaders approve downtown development plan

The final development plan for the Windermere Downtown Property Development Agreement passed the Town Council last week.

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August 18, 2023

Wig stands gifted to cancer center

A woodworking group donated more than four dozen stands to Orlando Health Cancer Institute, in Ocoee, so women who lost their hair have a special piece for holding their wigs.