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Annabelle Sikes
August 12, 2024

Hammer & Nails now open in Hamlin

The luxury men's grooming spot offers haircuts and skincare, hand and foot care, and shaves and beard treatments.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
August 11, 2024

Windermere Prep announces Michael Brunson as new girls golf coach

With 10 years of teaching and more than 30 years of playing experience, Brunson brings a unique philosophy to teaching the game of golf.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
August 10, 2024

Local student-athletes show out at Arnold Palmer Invitational Jr.

A handful of youth golfers from West, Southwest Orange County had excellent showings at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior tournament.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
August 9, 2024

Windermere Prep’s Sasha Vallabhaneni journey to USA Cricket U19 women’s national team

From learning cricket during COVID-19 in her backyard to establishing herself on the national stage, Windermere Prep senior Sasha Vallabhaneni has had a crazy journey in the sport.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
August 9, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: State Attorney Republican Primary

Two Republican candidates — Thomas Feiter and Seth Hyman— are running for the Florida State Attorney seat in the Aug. 20 primary.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 9, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Thomas Feiter, State Attorney Republican Primary

Thomas Feiter is one of two Republican candidates running for the Florida State Attorney seat in the Aug. 20 primary.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 9, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Seth Hyman, State Attorney Republican Primary

Seth Hyman is one of two Republican candidates running for the Florida State Attorney seat in the Aug. 20 primary.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 9, 2024

Crooked Can expands on Plant Street

The 526-square-foot completed building addition includes a walk-up order window for drink service, as well as a new fenced patio area covered with a louvered metal shade structure.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 9, 2024

Goodwill to host pop-up bridal showcase in Winter Garden

The event aims to create special “Cinderella” moments for local brides.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 9, 2024

Former PGA player Brian Davis hosts West Orange High golf for preseason camp

As the new home of Warriors golf, the partnership between the team and the West Orange course led to a multi-day preseason camp led by the Brian Davis Golf Academy team.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
August 9, 2024

Rural boundary ballot measure approval tops July county action

The charter amendment on the November ballot would establish a rural area and rural boundary, giving voters in Orange County a chance to restrict development in rural areas.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 8, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Chancellor Barclay, The First Academy football

At 6-foot-4 and nearly 300 pounds, TFA’s Chancellor Barclay has garnered the attention of the nation’s top collegiate football teams.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

By LILY PARKER I WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
August 8, 2024

Just because summer is ending doesn't mean the fun has to!

With the fall season comes plenty of exciting activities.

West Orange Times & Observer
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By Avery Bangsund | Foundation Academy
August 8, 2024

West Orange High, Windermere High football teams volunteer at local food bank

As part of their offseason programs, the two area football teams spent time giving back to the local community by packing boxes of food for families in need at the Southeastern Food Bank.