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Annabelle Sikes
November 28, 2024

Winter Garden resident, beauty queen helping to change lives

In 2023, Ashley Sweder was crowned Mrs. Winter Garden, and in 2024, she was crowned Mrs. Albania World. She uses her platform — Fearless & Fabulous — to help inspire women and youth.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 28, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Jane Hickey, Windermere Preparatory School

Jane Hickey is a pre-K 3 teacher and team lead at Windermere Preparatory School.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
November 28, 2024

Windermere leaders present updated restroom plans

At a public meeting, Windermere staff shared plans for new restrooms in the Town Hall area and collected feedback from residents.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

By families for families: Venardos Circus returns to Horizon West

The families of the Broadway-style animal-free circus are what make the show a family-friendly and fun event for parents and kids alike.

Southwest Orange

Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Pickleball, exercise stations top list of Waterleigh park desires

Waterleigh residents learned more about a new park coming to the community at a recent county meeting.

Southwest Orange

Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Arnold Palmer Invitational tickets on sale for the holiday weekend

From Black Friday (Nov. 29) through Cyber Monday (Dec. 2), prospective spectators of Orlando’s PGA Tour stop will have the chance to purchase discounted tickets.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 27, 2024

Drivers needed to deliver Thanksgiving boxes

The Southeastern Food Bank is looking for volunteers to drop off food items to local families.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 26, 2024

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of Nov. 28, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived and businesses once operated.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 26, 2024

ONP has new director at the helm

Nicole O’Brien has assumed the lead position at the Oakland Nature Preserve. She is familiar with the preserve, having worked there for six years as coordinator for both animal care and volunteers.

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Michael Eng
November 26, 2024

Police seek help in identifying Dr. Phillips bank robbery suspect

Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports state the suspect robbed the Chase Bank in Dr. Phillips.

Southwest Orange
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By Observer Staff
November 26, 2024

Opera Orlando receives $120,000 grant from Dr. Phillips Charities

The grant will underwrite the opera’s upcoming production of Massenet’s 'Cendrillon.'

Arts + Entertainment

Michael Eng
November 26, 2024

Westbound I-4 entrance ramp from Sand Lake Road to close overnight Dec. 2

The closure is scheduled to start as soon as 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, and is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, Dec. 3.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 26, 2024

Schools, HWO, heart group partner for hydration goals

Two organizations are teaming up to provide students with the resources necessary for drinking more water.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 26, 2024

Orlando Torah Center project draws community’s ire

Orange County staff is scheduling a second meeting in December so more residents have a chance to ask questions and share their opinions on the synagogue project in Sand Lake Hills.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 25, 2024

Rosen Hotels founder, philanthropist Harris Rosen dies at 85

The hotel mogul and philanthropist passed away Monday morning.

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