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Tim Freed
February 1, 2018

Windermere Prep student gets first book published

Emma Neary discovered a passion for writing after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition.

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Tim Freed
February 1, 2018

PHOTOS: Natyatharu Performing Arts' Fifth Annual Classical Dance Recital

Natyatharu Performing Arts celebrated a night of culture, tradition and Indian Classical dance on Sunday, Jan. 21 at its Fifth Annual Classical Dance Recital at Olympia High School.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 1, 2018

West Orange softball standout Lexie Blair comes full circle | Observer Preps

A four-year starter for the West Orange softball team, Lexie Blair has grown from a wide-eyed freshman on the varsity squad to a senior leader for the Warriors.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 1, 2018

Dr. Phillips boys soccer books first regional playoff appearance since 2006 | Observer Preps

The Panthers' 2-1 victory over Evans in the Class 5A, District 4 Semifinals earned Dr. Phillips a place in Friday's district final — and the regional playoffs, ending a 12-year drought.

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Gabby Baquero
January 31, 2018

Windermere council mulls over project costs, funding options for utilities initiative

A recent Windermere town council workshop gave leaders an idea of what it might cost to retrofit the town for water, wastewater and underground electric.

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Gabby Baquero
January 31, 2018

Ocoee resident Irene Simon meets her heroes

Irene Simon was clinically dead, until Ocoee firefighters Tom Smothers, Colin McCormick, Juan Rivera, Bronson Fernandez and Connor Heiskell arrived on scene last November.

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Gabby Baquero
January 31, 2018

Community rallies around teacher injured in car crash

Windermere High teacher Steven Norman recently was involved in a three-vehicle accident.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2018

Oakland Police Department promotes four

Chief Steve Thomas promoted a deputy chief, a deputy director and two sergeants.

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Gabby Baquero
January 31, 2018

Winter Garden explores options for Windermere, Roberson intersection

City leaders are considering the addition of traffic light improvements at the intersection of Windermere and Roberson roads instead of a roundabout.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2018

New Maxey Elementary attendance zones affect three other schools

When the new school opens on West Story Road in August, as many 358 Winter Garden and Ocoee elementary students will have to report to different schools if they aren’t granted a “grandfathered transfer.”

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2018

Foundation Academy celebrates 60 years, looks to future

The private Christian school’s South Campus is poised for growth.

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Gabby Baquero
January 29, 2018

Mixed-use project in Ocoee clears first hurdle

If approved, the mixed-use project, which includes 90 townhomes, would be built at the southwest corner of Maguire Road and Florida’s Turnpike.

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Gabby Baquero
January 27, 2018

Orange County to host Horizon West Town Hall

Horizon West residents are invited to attend the annual Horizon West Town Hall meeting to hear about the latest developments from Orange County officials.

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Michael Eng
January 25, 2018

In Winter Garden, suspect steals car with child inside

Police say the suspect fled from the car once he realized the child was inside.

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Gabby Baquero
January 25, 2018

State bill seeks to abolish regulations for tree removal

Winter Garden, Windermere and Oakland leaders say the proposed bill threatens tree protection laws and home-rule rights.

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