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Annabelle Sikes
August 8, 2024

Garden Theatre 'Pippin' performance to benefit The Center Orlando

All proceeds from the select "Pippin" performance will benefit The Center Orlando, which is a nonprofit community center that aims to promote and empower the LBGTQ+ community and its allies.

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By Annabelle Sikes
August 8, 2024

'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 2: Preparation

The Garden Theatre's “Pippin" is focusing on accessibility and the talented contributions of deaf actors and creatives for audiences to experience the duality of the hearing and non-hearing world.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

Eight Waves collecting hygiene essentials for children in need

The items donated will be put together for a Healthy & Happy Child Kit.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

SOBO Artist of the Month: Mary Beth Lesko

Meet this month's featured artist, who has been painting and drawing since she was 16.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for the week of Aug. 8, 2024

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

Arts After 5 students stage 'Willy Wonka Jr.'

East Winter Garden youth put on a successful rendition of “Willy Wonka Jr.” as golden ticket winners, Oompa-Loompas, the Candy Man and more at Maxey Elementary School.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 7, 2024

Man indicted for first-degree murder, stalking in Ocoee

Shannon King, 56, has been indicted by an Orange County grand jury for first degree murder and stalking.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Sneak peek of the new Atwater Bay Elementary School

The new facility in Horizon West is the first elementary school built from the new district prototype.

Southwest Orange
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By Annabelle Sikes
August 6, 2024

PHOTOS: WPD, Rotary partner to offer free self-defense course

Participants learned various techniques to build situational awareness and confidence with the help of Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden and professors from Gracie Barra Clermont.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
August 6, 2024

Windermere shares updates following Tropical Storm Debby

Due to the recent heavy storms, some areas in the town of Windermere are experiencing standing water and washouts.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
August 6, 2024

OARS dominates Halifax Regatta in Daytona

The Orlando Area Rowing Society took home both the Overall Points crown and the Sculling Points trophy at the 27th annual edition of the two-day regatta.

Sports

Michael Eng
August 5, 2024

Local Venezuelans protest in Winter Garden

Local Venezuelans stood in solidarity with those in their native country as they staged a liberation rally Saturday, Aug. 3, in downtown Winter Garden.