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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 8, 2023

Winter Garden combining music, heritage for festival

The city is celebrating its 120th anniversary with an all-day event featuring six entertainment stages with a variety of music genres plus a look at Winter Garden’s extended history through exhibitions and tours.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 7, 2023

Take Over the Trails coming to Oakland

Healthy West Orange is celebrating physical activity and social engagement along the trail Feb. 17.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 7, 2023

Oakland celebrates Black History Month with new exhibition

The town of Oakland is holding an opening reception Feb. 9 for ‘Hold Fast to Dreams.’

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 3, 2023

Oakland General store opening in heritage center

The owners of West Orange Creamery are bringing a healthy concept to the small shop on the West Orange Trail.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 1, 2023

Lift Disability Network starts Club Elevate

The Club Elevate day program for adults with developmental needs opened earlier this month at a local church and is designed to give participants socializing skills and allow them to gain some independence.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 1, 2023

New nonprofit WG100 aims to provide quarterly grants

WG100 was created by Alex Douglas to raise much-deserved funds to be distributed to nonprofits in West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 1, 2023

Matt’s Mission donates AED to city of Winter Garden

A defibrillator donated by the Cobb family and Matt’s Mission will be placed at the downtown pavilion and is designed for public use.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 1, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 2, 2023

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

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 1, 2023

OSZ INFLUENCER: Mr. Jim, Sunset Park Elementary crossing guard

Jim Farnham Sr. has taken true ownership of his job by creating connections the entire SPES community.

Southwest Orange

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 1, 2023

Winter Garden Police Department loses officer to cancer

Officer Terry Westwood entered the academy later in life to fulfill his dream of wanting to be a police officer. He was thrilled to be hired by the Winter Garden department and to pass the requirements to become a motorcycle cop.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 1, 2023

Oakland celebrates 135 years of history

The town of Oakland held a Heritage Day in recognition of its vast history in West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2023

WGHF hosting history book signing

The history book, by Mike McGinness and Jeff Davies, includes never-before-seen images from around Florida and will be available at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2023

Ocoee to hold grand opening, ribbon-cutting for wellness park

The event at the Healthy West Orange Wellness Park will celebrate the arrival of the new multipurpose trail and training stations.

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 30, 2023

West Orange Habitat to break ground on three new homes

The Habitat groundbreaking ceremony is Wednesday evening at the site on Bethune Avenue in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer

Andrea Mujica
January 30, 2023

Orange County to host community meeting tonight

The Orange County zoning division will host a community meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at Gotha Middle School to discuss a Woodlawn Cemetery special exception request.

West Orange Times & Observer

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