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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 21, 2024
The Orlando Health Hoopfest returns to Windermere Prep

Windermere Prep announces details for the return of its 12-team boys high school basketball showcase Dec. 7.

  • Sports
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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 20, 2024
College basketball is coming back to ESPN Wide World of Sports

Disney’s athletic complex will host its 18th ESPN Events Invitational and its first NIT Season Tip-Off college hoops tournaments Nov. 28-29.

  • Sports
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 19, 2024
The King of Darkness Waterski Festival returns to Horizon West Oct. 26

The free festival will not only display professional water skiers vying for $30,000 in prizes but also a heap of family fun activities.

  • Sports
    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • October 18, 2024
Eight Waves looking for volunteers for Holiday Market Craft Night

The nonprofit organization is searching for locals who are passionate about crafting and spreading holiday cheer for a good cause.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • October 17, 2024
WGHF director presenting history of Winter Garden

Hear Jim Crescitelli share old stories Oct. 18 at Heller Hall.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 17, 2024
Downtown Winter Garden offers plenty of Halloween hoopla

Winter Garden Halloween Experience continues through Oct. 31 downtown.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • October 17, 2024
OktoBEARfest to honor founder’s legacy

The seventh annual Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk will be dedicated to Kari Kron Schmitz, the president and founder of Bears Who Care, who lost her battle with cancer in January.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • October 17, 2024
Windermere to host First Responder Essential Worker Appreciation Day

The event is a special opportunity for locals to express gratitude to the dedicated individuals who keep the community safe, restore essential services and facilitate recovery efforts.

  • Southwest Orange
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 16, 2024
Ocoee Police Department to head for the Golden Arches for Coffee with a Cop

The OPD event takes place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the McDonald’s location at 11131 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 15, 2024
West Orange High to take over Plant Street

The school’s annual Homecoming Parade will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in downtown Winter Garden.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • October 15, 2024
Seminole attire on display at Winter Garden Heritage Foundation

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation has opened a new exhibition and will host a special reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 15, 2024
Bears Who Care steps up with OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk

This year’s event will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, starting at Orlando Health — Horizon West Hospital, 17000 Porter Road, Winter Garden.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 15, 2024
SunRidge Middle to host first Fall Festival

The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the school, 14955 SunRidge Blvd., Winter Garden.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 12, 2024
PHOTOS: Horizon West Pet Fest 2024

Pets of all shapes and sizes — along with their humans — flocked to Hamlin for Horizon West Happenings’ inaugural Horizon West Pet Fest, which took place Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Hamlin Green Space.

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  • Michael Eng
  • October 8, 2024
Home State to host Halloween Trick or Treat Trail & Market

The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Home State Brewing Company, 16016 New Independence Parkway.

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