Arts + Entertainment

Michael Eng
September 24, 2024

Season Fall/Winter 2024-25

Welcome to the Observer's guide to arts and society in Central Florida.

Special Sections

Annabelle Sikes
September 23, 2024

Bloom & Grow Garden Society to host final pink trumpet tree giveaway

Through the organization's award-winning Plant it Pink initiative, more than 1,000 pink trumpet trees have been given away to Winter Garden residents.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 19, 2024

Horizon West BurgerFi closes, replacement announced

Orlando Korean fried chicken restaurant Chi-Kin announced it will be taking the Horizon West spot left vacant by BurgerFi.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Sam Albuquerque
September 19, 2024

Tickets for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational have gone on sale

Tickets for Central Florida’s signature sporting event, which will be held from March 3–9, 2025 at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, are now available to the general public for purchase.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
September 19, 2024

Vintage clothes, streetwear market coming to Ocoee Lakeshore Center

Off the Rack is hosting its first Ocoee Market at the Lakeshore Center from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 20; includes vintage and custom clothes, food trucks and streetwear.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 17, 2024

Plants for sale at Nehrling Gardens

Native and tropical plants will be sold Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Gotha gardens.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 17, 2024

Explore nature at ONP festival

The third annual Nature Fest will be held at the Oakland Nature Preserve Saturday, Sept. 21.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Annabelle Sikes
September 16, 2024

Peach Cobbler Factory opens in Ocoee

The dessert shop offers an indulgent selection of treats that will satisfy any sweet tooth, including cobbler, cookies, shakes and brownies.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 16, 2024

PHOTOS: The First Academy Upper School Theatre Department presents “Not a Clue”

There was plenty of murder, mishaps and mayhem as The First Academy’s Upper School Theatre Department presented its fall production, “Not a Clue,” Sept. 12, 13 and 14 at the school’s Black Box Theatre.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Annabelle Sikes
September 15, 2024

PHOTOS: West Oaks Farmers Market launches in Ocoee

The market will be set up from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the West Oaks Mall in Ocoee.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Annabelle Sikes
September 13, 2024

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital to offer free health screenings

As part of the health care organization's commitment to serving the West Orange County community, the hospital is offering free vascular health screenings.