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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 22, 2025
Backyard ready to serve up fun in Ocoee

Josh and Andrea Halperin are combining two dining experiences in their new restaurant: food trucks and a backyard party.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • January 16, 2025
Abracadabra Play & Cafe coming to Hamlin

The new concept, which combines an indoor play area for kids and a relaxing café for parents, is set to open in the spring.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 10, 2025
Three food trucks join The Backyard in Ocoee

Smash Dunk BRGR, Pizza Culture and Cluckerz Chicken will be available at The Backyard.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes
  • January 9, 2025
FORECAST: Finding and retaining employees

As workforce shortages continue to challenge local businesses, here is how some local leaders will work to recruit and retain their employees in 2025.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 6, 2025
Playa Pizza closes in Horizon West

The pizzeria near Disney off Reams Road opened in 2022.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • December 12, 2024
Frank Santos named new CEO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts

Rosen said resorts will not be sold as company looks to the future.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 6, 2024
Chamber announces Big Orange Award finalists

The annual awards ceremony is set for Feb. 22, 2025, at Walt Disney World Resorts.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 28, 2024
Windermere leaders present updated restroom plans

At a public meeting, Windermere staff shared plans for new restrooms in the Town Hall area and collected feedback from residents.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 25, 2024
Wells Fargo celebrates opening of Hamlin branch

During the event, the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to the West Orange Habitat for Humanity to support its efforts of constructing homes in Winter Garden.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 25, 2024
Orlando Health Health Central and Horizon West hospitals receive 'A' ratings

All Orlando Health legacy hospitals have received "A" grades from the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 23, 2024
Chaine du Lac annexation moving forward

Despite mixed opinions from Windermere Town Council members, the Chaine du Lac annexation will move forward to a second reading.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 22, 2024
Grand Central Pizza Station opens in Ocoee

The pizzas are New York-inspired and veteran-crafted. Veterans and first responders get a 10% discount with a valid ID.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 22, 2024
Winter Garden considers eliminating recycling services

Staff estimates the city is spending more than $1 million per year on recycling services, but the volume of recycled material is decreasing.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 18, 2024
New sushi restaurant opens in Winter Garden

Tsuri Japanese Street Food opened in October off of Stoneybrook West Parkway.

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  • November 15, 2024
AdventHealth Winter Garden receives 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group in first time being graded

In addition, all of AdventHealth’s other Central Florida hospitals also earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

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