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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

Arts After 5 students stage 'Willy Wonka Jr.'

East Winter Garden youth put on a successful rendition of “Willy Wonka Jr.” as golden ticket winners, Oompa-Loompas, the Candy Man and more at Maxey Elementary School.

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By Annabelle Sikes
August 6, 2024

PHOTOS: WPD, Rotary partner to offer free self-defense course

Participants learned various techniques to build situational awareness and confidence with the help of Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden and professors from Gracie Barra Clermont.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 6, 2024

Windermere shares updates following Tropical Storm Debby

Due to the recent heavy storms, some areas in the town of Windermere are experiencing standing water and washouts.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 5, 2024

Rosen JCC to host free Zumba Mommy & Me event for local families

The Jewish Community Center is inviting mothers and their little ones to enjoy a morning of dancing, bonding and community togetherness.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 3, 2024

Renovations coming to Zanders Park

The renovations will include new fencing and upgraded playground equipment that will reorient the play area around the basketball courts.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

City of Ocoee to give away sandbags amid storm preparations

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the city will open a self-service sandbag distribution site for residents.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 2, 2024

Chamber hosts annual political hobnob

Dozens of candidates were eager to share their goals if elected or reelected with attendees at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s yearly political event.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 2, 2024

Town talk tackles restrooms, annexation

Windermere leaders continue to discuss fencing and an access system at Lake Street Park, temporary restroom facilities at Town Square Park, and the annexation of the Chaine du Lac community.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 1, 2024

WO youth club to be named for Junes

The future Boys & Girls Clubs branch in Winter Garden will be known as the June Family Club.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 31, 2024

St. Luke’s church staging diversified ‘Sound of Music’

The cast was carefully selected to represent the diversity in the church membership and in the community. Lead Pastor Jenn Stiles Williams hopes everyone in the audience will see themselves on the stage.