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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 23, 2024

Mom completes 10K in memory of son

The 2024 Windermere Among the Lakes run was one of Roxanne Baggott’s favorite races. She ran the Oct. 5 10K in memory of her son, John Watson-Baggott, also a runner, who died in April.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 23, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Alison Herring of Water Spring Elementary School

Ms. Herring is a first-grade teacher who also works during the summer in the Extended School Year program.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 23, 2024

Seminole Tribe garments on display at heritage museum

Becky Nix loaned her extensive collection to the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to display through December. November is National Native American Heritage Month.

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Sam Albuquerque
October 23, 2024

Ocoee adopts one-year residency requirement for mayoral, commissioner candidates

After a 3-1 vote, the Ocoee City Commission approved an amendment to establish the residency requirement for those running for mayor or city commissioner at its meeting Oct. 15.

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Sam Albuquerque
October 23, 2024

Ocoee's new food truck park, The Backyard, is slated to open in early 2025

Construction of the new family-owned outdoor dining experience off West Road, near the 429 — which aims to recreate the warmth and hospitality of a backyard gathering — has begun.

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Sam Albuquerque
October 23, 2024

Ocoee at West Orange football game moved to Friday, Oct. 25

Originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 at Raymond Screws Field, the Battle for the Shield rivalry game will be pushed back one day.

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Sam Albuquerque
October 23, 2024

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep's 2024 Homecoming Parade

Check out photos from the 2024 edition of the Lakers' on-campus Homecoming Parade, featuring the Windermere Prep Homecoming King and Queen, various clubs, cheerleaders and football players.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 21, 2024

Win prizes in Halloween contest

How do your decorations compare to your neighbors?

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Michael Eng
October 21, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange High School Homecoming Parade 2024

The parade kicked off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, and featured student organizations and clubs, sports teams, cheerleaders and, of course, members of the 2024 Homecoming Court.