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Gabby Baquero
December 13, 2017

Ocoee leaders approve limits to fast-food, auto shops, storage facilities

The city modified a section regarding prohibited uses in its land development code pertaining to overlay areas.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
December 13, 2017

Do Good Farm opens food store in Winter Garden

An old storage shed on the Do Good Farm property was retrofitted into a store that sells fresh organic produce grown and harvested straight from the farm.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
December 13, 2017

Citrus Church adopts Orange County Fire Station No. 35

Citrus Church, a fledgling congregation headed by pastor Brian Johnson, has adopted Orange County Fire Station No. 35 to spread Christmas cheer.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
December 12, 2017

Windermere moves forward with cell tower regulations

The town ordinance is intended to protect the aesthetics of the town’s public rights-of-way.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
December 12, 2017

Unicorp owner hopes to build 13 homes on Butler Chain

Unicorp Development President Chuck Whittall shared his vision for a 13-home residential development on a 16-acre property abutting Lake Tibet Butler.

Southwest Orange
News

Tim Freed
December 10, 2017

PHOTOS: MetroWest WinterFest 2017

Windermere residents got their fair share of Christmas fun at the MetroWest WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the MetroWest Golf Club. The event featured photos with Santa and a viewing of “Shrek the Halls.”

Southwest Orange
News

Tim Freed
December 10, 2017

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High School Pearl Harbor Ceremony 2017

Dr. Phillips High School Air Force JROTC cadets held an on-campus ceremony in honor of Pearl Harbor Day on Thursday, Dec. 7. The event included live music from the DPHS band and a ceremonial flag raising.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
December 10, 2017

BLACK TIE: Four Seasons’ James Beard Award Celebrity Chef Dinner

Hosted by the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, the six-course dinner brought together top chefs to celebrate American culinary heritage.

Black Tie

Danielle Hendrix
December 9, 2017

PHOTOS: Bay Lake Elementary’s Winterfest

Bay Lake students and families celebrated the holidays with some shopping, food trucks and the movie “Elf.”

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
December 8, 2017

PHOTOS: AHC’s 44th Annual Holiday Party for Children with Special Needs

The Autistic/Handicapped Children of Central Florida, Inc. organization hosted the annual holiday party at The Pines at Windermere.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
December 8, 2017

Dr. Phillips High alum, YouTube sensation Scooter Magruder talks online success

Scooter Magruder, a sports aficionado and YouTube star, is also an Orlando resident and Dr. Phillips High graduate.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
December 8, 2017

Ocoee High graduate becomes professional Halo 5 player

Recent Ocoee High graduate Tom Wilson — perhaps better known as his gamertag Saiyan — became a professional Halo 5 player for Luminosity Gaming in February.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2017

Oakland holding fast to design rules with RaceTrac

The elected officials say the town’s Gateway Corridor ordinance has strict guidelines to ensure Oakland’s main thoroughfares retain the historic look they desire.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2017

Fallen tree to become natural art

The live oak in Oakland Park is getting new life as an art piece in the neighborhood.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2017

Sharpshooter cased Philippine jungle in WWII

Henry Goehres was shipped to the Pacific Theater, where he came face to face with combat.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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