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Andrea Mujica
August 12, 2023

PHOTOS: Horizon Hawks seniors decorate parking spots

The parking lot at Horizon High School welcomed seniors and their families Saturday, Aug. 12, so they could paint their assigned parking spots.

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Andrea Mujica
August 12, 2023

PHOTOS: Windermere Wolverines paint senior parking spots

The parking lot at Windermere High School was filled with tents, seniors and their families Saturday, Aug. 12, as they got creative while painting their designated parking lot spaces.

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Andrea Mujica
August 11, 2023

STEAM retreat giving teachers inspiration

Winter Garden resident Ashley Hollern realized her dream of creating a nonprofit that provides real-life experiences to educators they can later take into the classroom.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 11, 2023

Women’s self-defense class offered

The Winter Garden Police Department will use S.A.F.E. techniques at the free event.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 11, 2023

Marc Hutchinson is Winter Garden’s new economic development director

Hutchinson, who has more than 14 years of experience with the city, has assumed the role previously held by Tanja Gerhartz, who retired Aug. 4.

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By Annabelle Sikes
August 11, 2023

WSMS students celebrate new campus

Wildcat families will have a home to call their own as the new, state-of-the-art WSMS campus will officially open for the first day of school Thursday, Aug. 10.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 10, 2023

PHOTOS: West Orange seniors mark their parking spots

The parking lot at West Orange High School was a sea of bright colors as seniors added their creative touch to their individual spaces.

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By DANIEL GONZALEZ I OCOEE HIGH SCHOOL
August 10, 2023

This summer's hot flicks

Summer School Zone writer Daniel Gonzalez selected two of his favorite films of the summer.

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By Annabelle Sikes
August 10, 2023

Brenda Crenshaw opens Crenshaw Academy

Brenda Crenshaw, owner and founder of The Crenshaw School, is opening Crenshaw Academy. The academy will remain located at the heart of Gotha.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 10, 2023

OCPS welcomes students back to school

An estimated 212,000 pupils are headed to their classrooms throughout Orange County Thursday, Aug. 10.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Artist, past SOBO director Paul Gerding dies

Windermere resident Paul Gerding was known for his enthusiasm for art and photography, his charisma and sense of humor, and his love for his family and friends.

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Andrea Mujica
August 9, 2023

Oakland Avenue Charter School among top schools in Orange County on FCAT science assessment

The school tested in the top four schools in Orange County at the fifth-grade FCAT Science Sunshine State Standards test for the 2022-23 academic year.