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Orange Observer | Neighborhood

    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 23, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Aug. 23, 2023

These are the people and events that made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 23, 2023
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Julie Branom, Dillard Street Elementary School

Ms. Branom is is the program assistant for the Exceptional Student Education program at Dillard Street Elementary School.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 23, 2023
Chaplain Andy Jones serves five local departments

The pastor serves in the role of ministry of presence to three police departments and two fire departments in West Orange County.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 23, 2023
Allen’s Creamery to close next month

The ice cream shop has been a staple in downtown Windermere for 15 years. The last day of selling sweet treats for Allen's Creamery & CoffeeHouse will be during the town’s Food Truck Night Friday, Sept. 22.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 21, 2023
West Orange County 4H Club forming

An information meeting for a new 4H club will be held Thursday, Aug. 24, in Winter Garden.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 20, 2023
Right need, wrong location?

Wincey Groves residents agree another gas station is needed in Horizon West. They just don’t want it so close to their community.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 19, 2023
Windermere leaders approve downtown development plan

The final development plan for the Windermere Downtown Property Development Agreement passed the Town Council last week.

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  • August 18, 2023
Wig stands gifted to cancer center

A woodworking group donated more than four dozen stands to Orlando Health Cancer Institute, in Ocoee, so women who lost their hair have a special piece for holding their wigs.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 18, 2023
Horizon West musician asks community for support in hosting concert

Alan Ogletree is asking residents in the West Orange County area to donate to his fundraiser to fuel his dream of hosting a community concert.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 18, 2023
West Orange singer releases EP

Puerto Rican native and singer Fabiola Rivera is following her dreams with the release of her new EP, “Clean.”

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 18, 2023
Rosen JCC announces new CEO

Ofira Bondorowsky has replaced Dr. Rueben Romirowsky who is retiring after years of success.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 17, 2023
Girl Scouts revive OACS Kindness Garden

Two former Oakland Avenue Charter School students planned a project at their old school to earn their Bronze Award.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 17, 2023
Publix now open in Waterleigh Village

The supermarket giant opened its doors to the public Thursday, Aug. 17.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 16, 2023
Allen's Creamery & CoffeeHouse to close its doors in Windermere

After more than 15 years in business, the establishment will close due to the new Downtown Windermere Property project.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 16, 2023
Tickets on sale for Garden Theatre Broadway Series

The four-show series at the theater in downtown Winter Garden begins Sept. 8 with "Every Brilliant Thing."

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