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Andrea Mujica
March 24, 2023

Three chairs for Windermere resident Mikala Banham

Windermere resident Mikala Banham spent years auditioning to The Voice until she finally was able to make it to the blind auditions round, becoming part of Team Niall.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 23, 2023

Windermere High getting campus stadium

The Windermere High School football team will get to play its home games on its own field pending approval from the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
March 23, 2023

Special Olympics is a community for Dr. Phillips resident

Special Olympics swimming national champion Alex Cooper will compete in her first-ever Pickleball Invitational May 5 to 6.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Ocoee holding block party at new wellness park

The Ocoee block party at the Healthy West Orange Wellness Park is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, and will include many fitness activities.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
March 22, 2023

OSZ Influencer: Chris Miller, The First Academy

Chris Miller is the offensive line coach for The First Academy’s football team.

Observer School Zone

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Memory-care residents create masterpieces in art sessions

An art therapy program through the Winter Garden Art Association is making a difference in the lives of residents in assisted-living and memory-care facilities.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Maryland Fried Chicken: End of an era for Winter Garden's crispy chicken in the yellow box

Maryland Fried Chicken, a staple in Winter Garden for 57 years, is closing its doors, and folks have been visiting the restaurant one last time to get their familiar crispy chicken in the bright yellow box.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Agoraphobia: Bound by home's four walls

For people like Ye’vette Toms, who has agoraphobia, getting an identification card is nearly impossible. A mobile unit will be in Winter Garden next week to assist residents who are unable to visit the DMV.