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Danielle Hendrix
January 5, 2018

FORECAST: How Orange County Public Schools looks to accommodate growing student population

When trying to accommodate West Orange’s unprecedented growth, Orange County Public Schools officials are tasked with looking at more factors than you realize.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 5, 2018

FORECAST: Orange County, municipal leaders talk lessons learned after Irma

After Hurricane Irma, local city and county leaders reflect on what improvements they can make for the 2018 hurricane season.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Obituary: Joan Howard Teal Griffin

Ms. Griffin, 89, of Winter Garden, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Obituary: May Bell Johnson Bryant

Ms. Bryant, 93, of Winter Garden, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Obituary: Mary B. Root

Ms. Root, 92, of West Orange County, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Obituary: Kimberly Dyan Dodge

Ms. Dodge, 36, formerly of Winter Garden, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Obituary: Roberta Blick-Grindon

Ms. Blick-Grindon, 90, of Ocoee, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Ethel Siegel is “having a ball” at 100

The centenarian has been celebrating her 100th birthday for a week, including a party at the JCC.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
December 21, 2017

Grinch targets Christmas decorations in Horizon West

Residents in Oasis Cove and Independence reported thefts of their holiday decorations.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
December 21, 2017

Winter Garden resident starts 'deaf chat' to help others build ASL proficiency

A Winter Garden resident has started a monthly chat for those wanting to learn or get better at American Sign Language.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 20, 2017

Windermere Elementary reaches golden milestone

Fifty years ago, the community’s elementary school opened in a new and larger facility. It previously operated in downtown Windermere in what is now the municipal center.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
December 18, 2017

BLACK TIE: Iced Out at Rosen Plaza

Five carving experts rose to the occasion and competed in the Rosen Plaza’s second annual Iced Out event — an ice sculpture-carving competition.

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Danielle Hendrix
December 17, 2017

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Hebrew School’s Menorah Lighting

A menorah and two stars are on display for the first time this year in downtown Winter Garden, and the Winter Garden Hebrew School held a ceremony to light them.

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Danielle Hendrix
December 15, 2017

Winter Garden-based 'The Greyson Project' spreads Christmas cheer to hospitalized children

The Greyson Project — the brainchild of Winter Garden resident Rene Porter — is spreading Christmas cheer to hospitalized children in 13 states.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
December 15, 2017

Orlando-based charity debuts new 'Christmas Is Coming' experience

Christmas Dreams recently debuted its new 'Christmas Is Coming' experience — a 40-foot trailer decorated as Santa’s mobile home.

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