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Annabelle Sikes
December 23, 2022

OSZ Influencer of the Week: Alexa Cosme, Horizon West Middle School

Alexa Cosme is the eighth-grade professional school counselor at Horizon West Middle School and the recipient of the 2022 Endeavor Award.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 23, 2022

Azpira residents deliver gifts to local firefighters

Twelve residents in the community have been working since Dec. 1 collecting donations to fill stockings to present as gifts for area police officers, firefighters and paramedics.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2022

Foundation student creates sweet treat for DG Doughnuts

The bakery in downtown Ocoee sold out of the Chocolate Lover’s Donut concocted by fifth-grader Caleb Reid.

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Andrea Mujica
December 21, 2022

Foundation Academy football player commits to West Point

Linebacker Sam Zagame recently received an offer from West Point to play college football. Three days after receiving the offer, he committed.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2022

This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 22, 2022.

These people and events shaped the West Orange County we know and love today.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 21, 2022

Town of Windermere approves permanent traffic diverter, amends golf cart ordinance

Council members in the town of Windermere approved unanimously to move forward implementing the Oakdale and Ninth diverter as a permanent solution.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2022

Oakland examines future development

The Town Commission workshop focused on setting parameters for all mixed-use projects that will likely come to West Colonial Drive in the coming years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2022

PHOTOS: Chag Sameach! Winter Garden celebrates Chanukah

Several hundred residents turned out for the Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting event in downtown Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2022

Men invited to Beer ‘N’ Bourbon shopping event

Last-minute shoppers can grab some gifts in downtown Winter Garden the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 21.

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Michael Eng
December 19, 2022

Golden Oak estate sells for $4,175,000

This home, built by ISSA Homes, features a private courtyard design, with the pool directly in the center of the home.

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Andrea Mujica
December 19, 2022

PHOTOS: Matthew's Hope celebrates its 2022 Christmas Carnival

Families and children gathered in front of Matthew’s Hope office in Winter Garden to celebrate the holidays with games, pictures with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts, and more.