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Leticia Silva
February 22, 2026

PHOTOS: Young Star Musical Theatre presents ‘In the Heights’

The children’s theater in Winter Garden presented the “In the Heights” musical for three nights in a row.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos, Michael Eng
February 21, 2026

PHOTOS: 2026 Winter Garden Music Fest

Residents enjoyed sunshine, good eats and plenty of music during the 2026 Winter Garden Music Fest, held Saturday, Feb. 21, downtown.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
February 21, 2026

Winter Garden Little League celebrates largest season opener

The Winter Garden Little League celebrated its season opener Friday, Feb. 20, with more than 600 players.

Sports
Youth Sports

Megan Bruinsma
February 18, 2026

Arts at the J program unveils the future of its arts in the Pargh Event Center

Arts at the J celebrated unveiling its newly named Pargh Event Center and the expansion of arts to the community.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 16, 2026

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Winter Garden's 100th anniversary exhibit

A new exhibition at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation pays tribute to the Rotary club’s dedication to its mission of Service Above Self and making a difference in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Justice Covert
February 16, 2026

PHOTOS: Boots and Salutes

Nearly 200 people enjoy inaugural Boots and Salutes, supporting veterans, first responders and their families.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
February 14, 2026

PHOTOS: 2026 Night to Shine

Windermere’s Family Church hosted the annual Night to Shine Friday, Feb. 13.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
February 12, 2026

PHOTOS: Tildenville Elementary School Family Science Night

From computer programming and meteorology to biology and chemistry, Tildenville Elementary School made science come alive at its Family Science Night Thursday, Feb. 12, at the school.

Observer School Zone

Megan Bruinsma
February 11, 2026

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation serves up community through pickleball

WGHF will host the inaugural Paddles for the Past pickleball tournament Saturday, Feb. 28.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
February 10, 2026

Nonprofits to host inaugural Boots and Salutes in Windermere

Proceeds from the event will go toward sponsoring the travel for local first responders and veterans to go to the ranch for Healing Warriors Week at Wind River Ranch in Estes, Colorado.