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Danielle Hendrix
March 14, 2019

Local FFA chapters advance to state competition

Six West Orange-area middle and high schools have FFA students who qualified to compete in state-level Career Development Events next month.

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Eric Gutierrez
March 13, 2019

Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance offering classes in Dr. Phillips

Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance recently began operating out of a sixth location in Dr. Phillips.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
March 13, 2019

Windermere Prep SRO, Orange County Master Dep. Del Guercio receives Medal of Merit

Orange County Sheriff's Master Dep. Frank Del Guercio, along with three other deputies, was recognized for helping save the life of a teen contemplating suicide.

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Gabby Baquero
March 13, 2019

Voters elect three to Windermere Town Council

Windermere residents also approved a referendum to incur debt for new town facilities.

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Eric Gutierrez
March 12, 2019

Brinson Wins Ocoee Commission District 1 election

Larry B. Brinson Sr. defeated incumbent John Grogan by just a handful of votes in the election for Ocoee Commission District 1.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
March 12, 2019

School board announces names of three new Horizon West schools

The names for the two elementary schools and the middle school, all set to open this fall, were chosen at the Orange County School Board meeting March 12.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 12, 2019

Orange County School Board to approve names for new Horizon West schools

During tonight’s school board meeting, members will select the final names for the two new elementary schools and the new middle school.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 11, 2019

BLACK TIE: Garden Theatre’s ‘Encore: An Evening with Chita Rivera’

Broadway icon Chita Rivera graced the stage during the Garden Theatre’s annual Encore gala event.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 11, 2019

PHOTOS: Windermere PetFest 2019

Chicken-flavored Sno-Cones, embroidered bandannas and a doggie fun zone were just a few of the pet-centered festivities.

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Gabby Baquero
March 9, 2019

Meet the candidates for Windermere Town Council

In a Q&A with the Observer, Windermere Town Council candidates answered questions about their priorities and plans to address the town's current challenges.