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Danielle Hendrix
August 12, 2016

Community invited to celebrate beloved reading-therapy dog Sydney's legacy

Come celebrate Sydney's legacy with a party at Sydney's Reading and Learning Center at West Oaks Mall.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Jennifer Nesslar
August 11, 2016

W.G. commissioners approve sale of city land for apartments

The land was sold to Tremaine Boyd LLC, who will build high-end apartments in downtown Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 11, 2016

Habitat for Humanity relocates ReStore

Habitat for Humanity's Winter Garden ReStore has twice as much space now to sell donated goods. Profits go toward building affordable housing in West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
Business

Danielle Hendrix
August 11, 2016

Oakland resident, swimmer heads to ASU to train under Olympic coach

After a strong showing in the Olympic Trials, Montverde Academy grad Kendall Dawson is heading to Arizona State University, where she will train under Olympian Michael Phelps’ coach, Bob Bowman.

Sports

Danielle Hendrix
August 11, 2016

Ocoee CrossFit unites to help coach's mother, benefit medical fund

The CrossFit community came together in Ocoee Saturday, Aug. 6, to benefit a medical fund for Armor CrossFit coach Keith Barber’s mother, Charlotte.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
August 11, 2016

Dual-enrollment program allows Orange County students to get ahead

Orange County Public Schools and Valencia College have partnered to allow eligible high-school students to earn free college credit.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Jennifer Nesslar
August 11, 2016

W.G. commissioners to discuss sale of land for apartments, medical marijuana moratorium

The vote on the sale of land for apartments returns to commissioners after being postponed twice.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Jennifer Nesslar
August 10, 2016

Introducing Bay Lake Elementary

Horizon West’s newest elementary school is led by Principal Myrlene Kimble, an administrator who has a passion for helping to develop families. 

Southwest Orange
News

Jennifer Nesslar
August 10, 2016

OCPS extends dual enrollment partnership with Valencia College

The program, as it has in previous years, will allow high students to earn college credit during the 2016-17 school year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Jennifer Nesslar
August 10, 2016

Meet District 4 Orange County School Board Candidates

Learn more about the candidates whose names are on your ballot.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Jennifer Nesslar
August 10, 2016

Brought to life: 3-D printing company seeks to serve the community

No product is standard at Solid Print 3D, a 3-D printing company owned by two West Orange brothers.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Jennifer Nesslar
August 10, 2016

Windermere resident sings at Fenway Park

After a minor league baseball team allowed Bill Squires to sing the national anthem before a game, his desire to perform at sporting events grew. Most recently, he performed at Fenway Park for a Boston Red Sox game.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
August 9, 2016

Plant-Based Table to offer cooking, nutrition class in Winter Garden

Claire Brown, a Winter Garden resident and owner of The Plant-Based Table, is hosting a plant-based cooking and nutrition class Thursday.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
August 9, 2016

Treasures Furniture and Décor moves back to roots in Ocoee

Treasures Furniture and Décor recently moved from its Dillard Street location to the shopping plaza off West Colonial Drive and Maguire Road.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
August 9, 2016

Storm in Winter Garden damages Chef's Table owner's home, SUV

Laurie Tarter’s SUV was totaled and her roof perforated when a water oak tree fell on her home in a summer storm.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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