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Gabby Baquero
February 15, 2017

Ocoee to consider new panhandling restrictions

Ocoee leaders are looking to curb panhandling in certain areas due to public-safety issues and currently are drafting an ordinance that will propose some new rules.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
February 15, 2017

Southwest Orange County organizations celebrate Black History Month

Efforts from organizations such as the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Dr. Phillips High School and even local residents are ensuring that black history lives on.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 15, 2017

County staff, developer present plans for up to 350 apartments near South Lake

At a recent community meeting, Epoch Properties Inc. presented a request to build up to 350 high-end apartments east of South Lake.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 15, 2017

Special-needs guests get royal treatment at First Baptist Windermere's Night to Shine

First Baptist Church Windermere was one of 375 churches worldwide to host Night to Shine — the Tim Tebow Foundation’s special-needs prom — on Feb. 10.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 15, 2017

Is Oakland's ZIP code 34760 or 34787? Yes

In Oakland, the Winter Garden ZIP code is also used, but officials are worried about even more confusion as more residents and businesses come to the small town.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
February 14, 2017

Florida Hospital Winter Garden breaks ground for new building

A ground-breaking ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 14 for the hospital’s new medical building

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
February 13, 2017

GALLERY: First Baptist Windermere's Night to Shine 2017

First Baptist Windermere was one of 375 churches worldwide to host Night to Shine — the Tim Tebow Foundation’s special-needs prom — on Feb. 10.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
February 10, 2017

Holy Family Catholic School eighth-graders "take over" as teachers for a day

Last week, eighth-graders at Holy Family Catholic School took the top spots in every classroom as part of National Catholic Schools Week.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 10, 2017

Bates Seafood tests new waters, moves to location near West Oaks Mall

Joe and Elaine Bates have relocated their restaurant, Bates New England Seafood & Steakhouse, near West Oaks Mall.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
February 9, 2017

OCPS received a $240,000 grant to update its bus fleet

The EPA grant will be used to update 20 buses that are more than 10 years old.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 9, 2017

W.G. Commission meeting set for Feb. 9

City leaders will consider ordinances pertaining to a proposed 12-home residential development on Dillard Street, a new office building downtown and retirement benefits for city employees.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 8, 2017

Ocoee hires special magistrate, greenlights first readings for 43-home development, special assessment district

During the Feb.7 Ocoee commission meeting, city leaders authorized the first readings for a proposed 43-home development on Silver Star Road, a city code amendment to recover unpaid code enforcement abatement costs and hired a special magistrate.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 8, 2017

Olympia High School students warm winter, hearts with donated hoodies

The engineering club at Olympia High School donated a box full of extra hoodies to Matthew’s Hope Thursday, Feb. 2.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 8, 2017

Former Oakland Mayor Jon VanderLey dies

The town opened Oakland Avenue Charter School in 2003 because of VanderLey's vision and persistence.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 7, 2017

Ocoee commission meeting set for Feb. 7

Tonight, Ocoee commissioners will discuss a proposed city code amendment, the site plan for The Park at 429 and the first reading for the Silver Star Road planned unit development.

West Orange Times & Observer
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