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Orange Observer | Neighborhood

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 11, 2024
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of Dec. 12, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived and businesses once operated.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 10, 2024
Soprano bringing opera performance to Garden Theatre

Samar Salamé Hawat will share from the stage a blend of classical opera repertoire with beloved Christmas carols.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 10, 2024
“It’s a Wonderful Life in Winter Garden” displays downtown in photos

The opening reception is Thursday, Dec. 12, and attendees can meet the photographers and learn about their work.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 9, 2024
Hamlin Christmas tree a true original

The community's 24-foot Christmas tree was designed and fabricated by Boyd Development employees.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 9, 2024
PHOTOS: Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade

More than 100 decorated golf carts caravanned up and down Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden during the annual event.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 9, 2024
PHOTOS: Light Up Winter Garden

The city of Winter Garden celebrated the beginning of the holiday season with the lighting of the downtown trees and buildings and a telling of the Christmas story.

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  • By Matthew’s Hope
  • December 9, 2024
Lives Changed, Hope Restored

Since 2010, Matthew’s Hope has been a lifeline for those experiencing homelessness. And thanks to a generous matching grant, every dollar donated to the cause through the end of the year will be doubled.

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  • Michael Eng
  • December 9, 2024
PHOTOS: 2024 Winter Garden Christmas Parade

The city of Winter Garden celebrated the beginning of the holiday season with the 2024 Winter Garden Christmas Parade, held Saturday, Dec. 7, on Dillard and Plant streets.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 9, 2024
Windermere High, Olympia High athletics hosting toy drives at Dec. 13 games

At both the Titans boys soccer game at Windermere High and the Wolverines boys basketball game at Olympia High, there will be charity toy drives to benefit nonprofits.

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  • Michael Eng
  • December 8, 2024
PHOTOS: Christmas at Hamlin: A Festival of Holiday Traditions

Christmas at Hamlin: A Festival of Holiday Traditions took place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 8, 2024
PHOTOS: Lifebridge Kids parents ‘We Knead a Little Christmas’

The children at Lifebridge Church served up an early Christmas treat with the Lifebridge Kids musical, “We Knead a Little Christmas,” Saturday, Dec. 7, at the church.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 7, 2024
Santa's Lane returns to Oakland Town Center

The annual holiday event featured Santa, Christmas trees, music, games and more.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 5, 2024
Windermere Wonderland puts everyone in holiday spirit

Clubs and organizations spread holiday cheer with various activities.

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  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 5, 2024
Windermere PD arrests 72-year-old man for murder of wife

Windermere resident Thomas Wentzell was arrested for the Dec. 2 murder of his wife, Linda Wentzell, at their Windermere home and has been charged with second-degree murder.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 5, 2024
Obituary: Jolene Tyson Smith

Obituary: Jolene Tyson Smith, 89, of Clermont, died Oct. 7, 2024.

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