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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Abel Romero Rodriguez, Maxey Elementary

The custodian at Maxey Elementary takes pride in keeping the campus looking nice and always is willing to help others.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

Catch the spring fever at Bloom & Grow festival

The Bloom & Grow Garden Society is holding its popular annual Spring Fever in the Garden outdoor-themed event Saturday and Sunday in downtown Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: March 30, 2023

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

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

Last Winter Garden citrus plant closes

Heller Bros. Packing Corp., which opened on Ninth Street in 1939, has ended its citrus production line after 84 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

1938-2022: Tom Garrison brought magic to Disney, family

Tom Garrison’s decades-long career with Disney started in the mailroom. He was among the company’s California executives who relocated to Florida to open Walt Disney World.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
March 29, 2023

Orange County hosts Summerlake Park groundbreaking in Horizon West

The 5-acre park will be located next to Summerlake Elementary School at Porter Road and Woodsage Drive.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
March 29, 2023

Flip Flop Shops now open in downtown Winter Garden

The business hosted a soft opening on Saturday, March 4.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 28, 2023

Obituary: Michael Jeffrey Beaver

Obituary: Michael Jeffrey Beaver, of Winter Garden, died March 17, 2023.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 28, 2023

YMCA holding egg hunt

The Roper YMCA egg hunt is open to the public and will be held Friday, March 31

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 28, 2023

17-year-old charged after Winter Garden crash injures teen skateboarder

The hit-and-run crash took place on Feb. 16 near Winter Garden-Vineland Road and Lake Butler Boulevard.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2023

Obituary: William "Bill" Ivey Murphy

Obituary: William "Bill" Ivey Murphy, a 1975 graduate of Lakeview High School, died Thursday, March 23, 2023.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2023

Deputy Michael Milmerstadt taken off life support

Michael Milmerstadt, the SWAT deputy who suffered a head injury last week during an off-duty workout, was a 2009 graduate of Ocoee High School.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2023

Oakland hosting Celebration Among the Oaks springtime festival

The Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and vendor booths are all part of the festivities Saturday, April 1, in the town of Oakland.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
March 27, 2023

OCPS Top Talent Live 2023 finalists announced

The OCPS Top Talent competition showcases students within the performing arts departments from the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Arts + Entertainment
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Andrea Mujica
March 26, 2023

PHOTOS: Evening at the Pops returns to Winter Garden

Hundreds of spectators enjoyed a beautiful evening filled with the tunes of The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, among others at the 2023 Evening at the Pops event Saturday, March 25.