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Andrea Mujica
April 26, 2023

TALL TALE: Meet the man behind Ocoee Bamboo Farm

When Gage began to feed his passion toward bamboos, he wasn’t sure he would be successful. Today, the 20-acre farm located in the heart of Ocoee has more than 50 varieties of bamboos.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 26, 2023

"So fetch": WOHS theater bringing “Mean Girls” to stage

West Orange High opens the show "Mean Girls" Wednesday, April 26, and tickets for the five-day show are available online and at the door.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
April 26, 2023

Ocoee to examine election language

The Ocoee City Commission called for a revision of the current City Charter during its Tuesday, April 18, meeting.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Andrea Mujica
April 25, 2023

Foundation Academy football defensive coordinator celebrates heart transplant anniversary

Foundation Academy alum and current football defensive coordinator Denzel Irvin celebrated the first anniversary of his heart transplant surgery Saturday, April 22, surrounded by family and friends.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 24, 2023

Ocoee High Class of 1973 seeks classmates for reunion

The 50-year reunion of the Ocoee Cardinals will be held in June.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 24, 2023

ONP hosting Master Naturalist program

Folks interested in learning more about Florida’s environment are invited to participate in the Florida Master Naturalist Program.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Andrea Mujica
April 21, 2023

GOAL-ORIENTED: Local plays soccer in England

SunRidge Middle School eighth-grader and budding soccer star John Christian “JC” Lewis took his game across the pond with US Club Soccer.

Sports

Andrea Mujica
April 20, 2023

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Ellenback

Ellenback currently is ranked No. 6 in the state for pole vault and recently won the Metro West championship for pole vault.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Le serving aboard guided-missile destroyer

U.S. Navy Ensign Ryan Le is from Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: April 20, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

OSZ Influencer: Kim Allen, Oakland Presbyterian Preschool

Kim Allen has been in charge of teaching and shaping the lives of Oakland Presbyterian Preschool's youngest students for about 17 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Second chances: Sheena Meade working to clear records

Windermere resident Sheena Meade has received a TED2023 award to continue helping rebuild the lives of people who have been incarcerated and rehabilitated but still have a criminal record.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Dillard Street Elementary engages in reading battle

Students from Dillard Street Elementary are headed to district competition this week with nine other schools in the Battle of the Books.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Registration opens for Windermere Run Among the Lakes

The 31st Windermere Run Among the Lakes event is expected to sell out, as it has in years past.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Bubbly on the Boardwalk is Saturday in Oakland

Folks can register to enjoy the Oakland Nature Preserve event in two different time slots.

West Orange Times & Observer
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