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Liz Ramos
September 4, 2025

Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar is under new ownership

Larry and Holt Cappleman, new owners of Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar, plan to maintain the restaurant’s staples while adding to their family’s legacy in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Leticia Silva
September 3, 2025

First H Mart in Florida to open in Orlando

The Asian market is set to open in Orlando at 10 a.m., Thursday Sept. 25, at 7501 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando.

West Orange Times & Observer
Business

Leticia Silva
August 14, 2025

Ocoee High alumni make fashion statement

Alex Gonzalez and Zale Lugo created the Off The Rack Market to bring affordable fashion to the city they call home.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
August 12, 2025

New pilates studio coming to Dr. Phillips

Jetset Pilates is set to open early fall in Dr. Phillips at 7940 Via Dellagio Way Suite 112, Doctor Phillips.

Southwest Orange
Business

Megan Bruinsma
August 8, 2025

Have you seen Cookie Monster around Winter Garden?

Realtor Matt Sutton dresses as Cookie Monster and passes out cookies to businesses in Winter Garden with the help of lender Barb Stewart.

West Orange Times & Observer
Business

Leticia Silva
August 8, 2025

Crunch Fitness coming soon to Dr. Phillips

A new Cruch Fitness will soon open in Dr. Phillips at 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd, Suite 170, Orlando.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
August 6, 2025

PopStroke opens in Hamlin

Hamlin's PopStroke, which opened Wednesday, Aug. 6, will feature new technology and food and drink items unique to the location.

Southwest Orange
News

Megan Bruinsma
July 18, 2025

Sew far, sew good: Meet Coruscate Leather & Co. founder Carmen Bishop

During her battle with addiction, Ocoee resident Carmen Bishop rediscovered her love of sewing. She turned that passion into her own business, Coruscate Leather & Co.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
July 15, 2025

PopStroke announces Hamlin opening date

The Hamlin location will be the company’s second location in the Orlando area, its ninth in Florida and the 18th location overall.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
July 4, 2025

A new Chipotle is coming to Horizon West

The Chipotle is near the Flamingo Crossings and is expected to open on Tuesday, July 8.

Southwest Orange
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By Kasey Bilodeau
July 3, 2025

10 West Orange County coffee shops to try

Observer Summer School Zone writer Kasey Bilodeau, a self-proclaimed professional coffee addict, shares where to get the best cup of joe in West Orange and Southwest Orange.