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Danielle Hendrix
January 11, 2019

BLACK TIE: Keene's Pointe resident serves safe haven for Orange County children

Keene’s Pointe resident Warren Kenner is chairman of the board at Great Oaks Village, Orange County’s safe haven for children who have been removed from dangerous situations.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2019

Farm 9 is blooming business in Oakland

Oakland’s Farm 9 is cultivating fresh flowers from seeds and bulbs and becoming a popular booth at local farmers markets.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2019

Dr. Redding in Grammy finals

Jeffery Redding, director of choral activities at West Orange High School, is among the Top 10 finalists in the running for a Grammy Music Educator Award.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2019

FORECAST: Housing for seniors

West Orange County has numerous options and care levels when it comes to senior living.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2019

FORECAST: Oakland to showcase history, the arts in new facility

Oakland's elected officials and town staff hope the Arts & Heritage Center at Oakland will become a social hub for town residents and West Orange Trail users.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2019

Obituary: George T. Wilkinson Jr.

George T. Wilkinson Jr., 63, of Windermere, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2019

Obituary: Robert Louis "Bob" Wasson

Robert Louis "Bob" Wasson, 96, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: A fresh start for West Orange High's FFA program

The future is bright for students in West Orange High’s FFA and agriscience programs, which are undergoing a makeover under teacher Kristy Lightbody’s tenure.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: Meet Orange County Public Schools' new board members

With new faces representing five of the eight positions on the Orange County School Board, each hopes to bring change.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: West Orange area to get three new schools in 2019

School overcrowding has long been an issue in the ever-growing Horizon West community, but three new schools are set to open this fall.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 4, 2019

Obituary: Barbara A. Anderson

Barbara Ann Anderson, 86, of Mount Dora, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 3, 2019

Lakeview Middle students, Winter Garden businesses partner to beautify campus

Thanks to partnerships with local businesses and volunteers, Lakeview Middle School students are able to work on beautifying their campus with monthly service projects.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 3, 2019

New Hamlin artisan market caters to Horizon West

The inaugural Hamlin Artisan Market kicked off in mid December with more than a dozen vendors and even a visit from Santa Claus himself.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2018

FUMC preschool room named for longtime director

Patty Tate’s name now graces the resource room at the First United Methodist Learning Center in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2018

Bobby Foster is living beyond his diagnosis

Bobby Foster sought a life coach and became one himself to control his cystic fibrosis instead of letting it control him.

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