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Danielle Hendrix
September 9, 2020

Orange County denies Horizon West cell tower

The proposed 150-foot monopole communications tower would have been located on the Sutton Lakes planned development off Avalon Road.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
September 9, 2020

Winter Garden moms of teens group empowers, connects women

Horizon West resident Tracy Lewis created the Winter Garden Moms of Teenagers group to meet, encourage and support other moms of teens in the area.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 9, 2020

COVID testing this week at Bailey Park

Appointments are encouraged for the Winter Garden location, and COVID-19 tests are available for ages 12 and older.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
September 6, 2020

COVID-19 temporarily closes Olympia High

Orange County Public Schools announced the school will be moving to LaunchEd@Home for two weeks.

Southwest Orange
News

Troy Herring
September 3, 2020

Local chef competes on 'Beat Bobby Flay'

Fabrizio Schenardi — executive chef at Four Seasons Resort Orlando — appeared on a recent episode of Food Network’s ‘Beat Bobby Flay.’

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
September 3, 2020

Winter Garden to hold first budget hearing

The hearing is the first of two regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Troy Herring
September 3, 2020

PHOTOS: Students, parents rally for groups left out of upcoming football season

The rally was in response to OCPS' recent announcement that it was partly limiting attendance at football games by not allowing cheer, dance, band and JROTC to participate on Friday nights.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 2, 2020

Oakland progresses with roundabout plan

The town of Oakland approved interlocal agreements pertaining to the jurisdiction of Oakland Avenue and Old County Road 50, and the roundabout slated for that intersection.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 2, 2020

"Hello, Dolly!" marks return of live shows to Garden Theatre

“Hello, Dolly!” is the Garden Theatre's first stage production after the pandemic forced the temporary closure of businesses and activities this summer.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
September 2, 2020

County considers 10 homes off Reams Road

The neighborhood would be developed on 4.9 acres south of Summerlake Park Boulevard in Horizon West.

Southwest Orange
News

Troy Herring
September 2, 2020

The controversy of Bird Island

Loud, alcohol-infused parties, illegal Jet Skis and littering have long turned Egret Island — also known as Bird Island — into the center of controversy in Windermere.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 2, 2020

Winter Garden approves three-story senior facility

Neighboring residents were vocal in their opposition to the 166-unit development coming near Stoneybrook West Parkway in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Troy Herring
September 2, 2020

Windermere Prep offers new forensic science class

The class will teach students how to analyze and interpret crime scenes.

Southwest Orange
News

Observer Staff
September 2, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extends deadline for Bright Futures scholarships

Recent Florida high school graduates now have more time to achieve SAT or ACT test schools required to earn Bright Futures scholarships.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 1, 2020

Parents, students fight back after OCPS fall sports decision

Irked by the county school officials’ announcement to open just a handful of fall activities, high school students and parents are rallying against OCPS’ decision.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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