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Danielle Hendrix
March 25, 2021

Florida to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults 18 and older

Gov. Ron DeSantis said starting April 5, all Floridians 18 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 24, 2021

Downtown Winter Garden campaign to celebrate “mom-and-pops”

The city of Winter Garden is hoping shoppers and diners will head to the Plant Street area March 27 to support independently owned businesses.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Windermere resident donates bronze statue

John Nabers recently gifted the town with another sculpture crafted by Florida artist W. Stanley Proctor.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Stoneybrook HOA wins control of golf course

The community’s homeowners will repay the city of Winter Garden $2 million for the property via special assessment over the span of 20 years.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Community partnership cultivates farm at Ocoee charter schools

Thanks to a grant from the West Orange Healthcare District and partnership with Do Good Farm, Hope Charter and Legacy High schools now have their own farm.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 24, 2021

Retiring Winter Garden commissioner gets city proclamation

Bob Buchanan served the citizens of Winter Garden for 14 years, helping usher the city into an age of redevelopment and revitalization.

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Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

Soul Food: David Betz journeys into the world of barbecue

After being laid off last year from his job as the executive chef at MetroWest Golf Club, David Betz has made a name for himself with his Smoking Soul BBQ pop-up.

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Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

Ocoee hears plea from crash victims’ father

Anthony Oliver, who lost both daughters and three grandchildren during a fatal wreck at the corner of Clarcona-Ocoee and Gaymar March 11, spoke to the commission seeking help.