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Gabby Baquero
May 10, 2017

Winter Garden grooming 209 acres for future farm, nature park

The city of Winter Garden has partnered with the UCF College of Medicine and West Orange Healthcare District to renovate the 209-acre Tucker Ranch, which will include a nature park and organic farm.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 10, 2017

SunRidge Elementary welcomes Principal Gorberg

Christy Gorberg has served as the school's acting principal since January, when the previous principal retired. Her title became official earlier this month.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 10, 2017

West Orange County’s homeschool pioneer is retiring

Ceil Humphreys was one of the first educators to bring the concept of homeschooling to southwest Orlando in 1997.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 10, 2017

Kissimmee resident killed in Reams Road head-on collision

The collision occurred near the intersection of Reams Road and Greenbank Boulevard in Horizon West Tuesday night.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 10, 2017

Tiny house, big project

If you’ve ever thought you might enjoy living in a tiny house, Westside will be giving you a chance to bid on one by the end of the school year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
May 9, 2017

District names relief school for MetroWest

Once completed, both K-5 schools will have a student capacity of about 850.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
May 8, 2017

SR 429 southbound lanes reopened after nearby 20-acre brush fire

A brush fire located south of Windermere caused the temporary closure of southbound lanes on SR 429 earlier today.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 4, 2017

TBT 1984: Brent Casteel signs with Chicago Cubs

Ocoee resident Brent Casteel has had quite the baseball career.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 4, 2017

A familiar ring

A man who lost his high school class ring more than two decades ago is getting it back thanks to the kindness of strangers.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Ocoee Pizza Hut relocating, remodeling

Ocoee records show a permit has been issued for a Starbucks ‘alteration’ at the old Pizza Hut location.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Mexican restaurant The Whole Enchilada coming to Winter Garden

The Whole Enchilada is bringing its first Central Florida location to downtown Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Windermere residents install town's first solar-power system

Colleen and Andy Williams’s home is the first in the town of Windermere to have a solar-powered system. The family hopes to begin using it by the end of the month.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Relay for Life in Winter Garden to honor local cancer survivors

Windermere resident Brogan Regan, 5, will be among the cancer survivors honored at Relay for Life of West Orange.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

MetroWest restaurant Mrs. Potato to be featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'

When Guy Fieri chose Mrs. Potato as a featured restaurant on his show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” owner Rafaela Lopes felt as if she’d won the Oscars of the restaurant industry.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Relief school slated for Waterbridge, Tangelo Park

County and school district staff hosted a community meeting presenting a request for a large-scale future land use amendment for the property.

Southwest Orange
News

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