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Annabelle Sikes
April 15, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Whispering Oak Elementary Spring Carnival

The school’s carnival, hosted by the Parent Teacher Organization, included rides, inflatables, food trucks, games, face painting and a dunk tank.

Observer School Zone
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Annabelle Sikes
April 15, 2023

Award-winning joint heats up burger scene

Beth’s Burger Bar opened its fifth location near Stoneybrook West last week.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 15, 2023

Windermere student wins film award

Windermere High School sophomore Jaylee Graham's film won the best comedy award at the Enzian Reel Short Teen Film Festival.

Observer School Zone
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Annabelle Sikes
April 14, 2023

Ocoee Police Department arrests man impersonating police officer

Sean Mead was arrested after a road rage incident that occurred on March 17.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica, Amy Quesinberry Price, Annabelle Sikes
April 14, 2023

PHOTOS: Best Fest returns to Ocoee

For the first time in years, Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee was filled with the smell of delicious food and the sound of laughter as hundreds gathered to celebrate the 2023 Best Fest Thursday, April 13.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 14, 2023

SunRidge students meet goal, principal sports blue hair

SunRidge Elementary principal Douglas Farley walked around school with a head of shocking blue hair for one day following successful testing.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 14, 2023

Grace Drummond seeking Miss Florida Teen title

Horizon West resident Grace Drummond hopes to become the youngest contestant to win the Miss Florida Teen USA crown.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
April 14, 2023

Cilantro opens in previous Orange Crate Cafe location

The new business offers Indian cuisine, including samosas, biryani, chicken tikka masala and butter chicken.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 14, 2023

Town workshop tackles traffic solutions

The town of Windermere on Thursday, April 6, hosted a virtual public workshop to gain input on the final permanent diversion options for the intersection of Oakdale Street and Ninth Avenue.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
April 14, 2023

WOCC hosting Brewing Up Business event next week

The event is open to all chamber members, and attendees will enjoy complimentary coffee and a breakfast courtesy of local nonprofit Eight Waves.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
April 13, 2023

WOCC opens networking group to all members

The limitation of one member per industry has been eliminated by the chamber.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 13, 2023

This week in history: April 13, 2023

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

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 13, 2023

New York Beer Project bringing Local Restaurant Week to Horizon West

The gastropub's special event will include deals on select menu items and craft beer.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
April 13, 2023

Windermere Prep leaders discuss safety, growth at State of the School

Head of School Dr. Mitchell Salerno shared highlights from the year, areas of opportunity and growth, academic insights, and campus improvements.

Observer School Zone
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 12, 2023

Cleve Pickens: Hero in a Huey

Winter Garden native Cleve Pickens received a face-to-face thank-you from the man whose life he saved in the jungle of Vietnam more than 50 years ago.