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Zak Kerr
June 2, 2016

HAPCO, Ocoee band director welcome documentary on marching band masters

“Point and Drive,” which has its Orlando premiere this week, chronicles the origins of the marching band halftime show phenomenon and what it meant to children who have grown into success.

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Jennifer Nesslar
June 1, 2016

Candle business gives mother-daughter duo the resources to help others

A Winter Garden candle business ignited out of a desire to fund doing good.

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Jennifer Nesslar
June 1, 2016

Wood on wood: A photographer's journey back to Oakland

Scott Lineberger’s love for trees and photography led him to find unique idea of printing a picture of wood on top of wood.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 20, 2016

GALLERY: 17th Annual Down to Party

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida held an '80s party in support of the organization.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 19, 2016

GALLERY: A Celebration of Stars-Ocoee Character Company showcase

The Ocoee Character Company presented its end of the year showcase, featuring everything from dance numbers to a one-act written by students.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 18, 2016

Celebrating cultural roots through music

Surabhi Adesh and her family enjoy their Indian culture in a variety of ways, including music.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 18, 2016

HapCo Music Foundation seeks community assistance in sending students to jazz camp

The camp will help young musicians improve their talent.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 13, 2016

Redding selected as GRAMMY 2017 Music Educator Award quarterfinalist

The West Orange High School music teacher is one of 290 teachers who could win the award.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 11, 2016

Human trafficking painting selected for display in U.S. Capitol

It started out as a school assignment, but Brooke Hill’s paintings depict the realities of human trafficking and have attracted the attention of U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 9, 2016

West Orange theater programs honored in Applause Awards

Three West Orange-area High Schools received recognition for excellence in musical theater.

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Michael Eng
May 5, 2016

GALLERY: DPHS Dance Magnet’s Choreographers’ Showcase Concert

Students from Dr. Phillips High School’s Dance Magnet took center stage April 29 for the Choreographers’ Showcase Concert.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 5, 2016

GALLERY: West Orange High School's Into the Woods

The final performances run May 5-8.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 4, 2016

For two young Holy Family Catholic students, ballet is a passion

Two students from Holy Family Catholic School are working toward ballet careers.

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Jennifer Nesslar
April 27, 2016

Creating children's murals: Turning a hobby into a line of work

Stephanie Cooper used painting to relax from a stressful day spent on her job as police officer. Now, her artistic abilities are creating another line of work for her.

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Jennifer Nesslar
April 25, 2016

Windermere resident's documentary selected for GI Film Festival

"We Answered the Call" will be shown at the GI Film Festival, large military film festival which takes place May 21-29 in Washington, D.C.

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