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Brittany Gaines
August 25, 2017

Woodworking passion fuels Windermere resident

Larry Roofner has been a lifelong woodworker, known for his hand-carved rocking chairs

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Brittany Gaines
August 15, 2017

“Next! The Search for My Last First Date” by Robert James

Local author, Bob Thwaites, wrote a book about his online dating experiences, which is now in the process of being turned into a film

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Brittany Gaines
August 11, 2017

Cricket Photography mermaid photos go viral

Winter Garden photographer, Cricket Whitman, receives national attention for an underwater maternity photoshoot.

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Brittany Gaines
August 10, 2017

The lasting legacy of Judi Tome

Windermere resident, Judi Tome, left behind a legacy of art and creativity after her passing on July 29.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
August 8, 2017

Turning discarded construction materials into furniture

Joe Bryant, owner of EcoSculpt Studios, uses leftover construction materials to create eco-friendly furniture.

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Brittany Gaines
August 3, 2017

St. Luke’s thespians invite community to be their guests

This year, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will stage the classic, “Beauty and the Beast.”

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
August 2, 2017

PHOTOS: Piaget Academy's "Prodigal Clown"

Children close out summer camp at Piaget Academy with a performance of "The Prodigal Clown"

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
July 31, 2017

PHOTOS: Harry Potter summer camp at Creative U

The Creative U art camp spent last week delving into the wizarding world of Harry Potter with a variety of themed projects.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
July 31, 2017

The Smithsonian Institution adds an Ocoee resident's quilt to its collection

A quilt - inspired by the Pulse shooting and created by Ocoee resident Roberta Blick - will be added to the Smithsonian Institution’s collection

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Brittany Gaines
July 24, 2017

GALLERY: The REP theater camp at Rosen JCC

Students develop theater skills at theater summer camps held at Rosen JCC

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
July 20, 2017

Windermere resident revisits life-long career in film industry

Primetime Emmy-award winner Joe Foglia has met several Hollywood stars throughout his 35-year career as a sound mixer.

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Brittany Gaines
July 13, 2017

There's a new home for superheroes in West Orange

Lifelong comic fan Scott Schlazer opened West Orange Comics and Video Games in May in Ocoee.

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Brittany Gaines
July 10, 2017

Meet Tony Melendez: a professional foot guitarist

Tony Melendez was born without arms and travels the world playing guitar with his feet.

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Brittany Gaines
June 29, 2017

Mastering the ivories as a 6-year-old piano prodigy

Abigail Huang, 6, can perform classical piano pieces by Beethoven, Bach and Liszt after hearing a song once

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
June 29, 2017

Giving unwanted bottles new life through the art of stained glass

Kathy Bee, owner of Soul Journey Designs, creates stained-glass lamps from old bottles

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