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  • May 20, 2020
It’s time to flatten the unemployment curve

With this week’s announcement of Florida moving into a new “full” Phase 1 in its fight against COVID-19, Floridians are excited and ready for a return to normalcy.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Columnist .
  • May 20, 2020
Stop cringing in fear, let's get back to work

We must act very quickly if we hope fully to restore the unparalleled prosperity and freedom we had achieved working together throughout the past several years.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 28, 2020
Observed: What you missed if you were too wrapped up in cancel culture

When we finally emerge from this unprecedented time, I want to remember the stories of hope, of love, of West Orange pulling together to lift one another up.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 29, 2020
OBSERVED: Tooth Fairy? More like Tooth Phony!

As a dad, I know my primary duty in this world is to keep my wife and children safe.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 11, 2019
OBSERVED: Don’t let inappropriate dance, music mar Christmas parades

When you look back on the Christmas season, remember the parades for their fun, candy and sunshine.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 6, 2019
Your weekend's best bets

Holiday cheer is everywhere this weekend, and here are your best bets.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 23, 2019
OBSERVED: Windermere band misses Homecoming dance, gains lifelong memories

Windermere High School scheduled its Homecoming dance on the same day as one of the marching band's biggest competitions.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 3, 2019
Daughter conquers bike, fear of failure

Two years ago, Santa had left our daughter a sparkling two-wheeler beside the Christmas tree.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 15, 2019
Welcome to Observer School Zone!

This new feature will deliver unparalleled coverage of West Orange County's education community.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Guest Author
  • May 15, 2019
MY VIEW: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

In May 1986, President Ronald Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to “heighten public awareness.”

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2019
GOTCHA!

Longtime readers of the West Orange Times & Observer, Windermere Observer and OrangeObserver.com know our company has a tradition of having a little fun on April Fools’ Day.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 27, 2018
OBSERVED: The little circus that did

To The Venardos Circus: On behalf of the West Orange community, thank you for bringing your beautiful show to us.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • September 12, 2018
COLUMN: Black Tie gears up for year two in Central Florida social scene

Our Black Tie coverage launched last fall, but we are just getting started in the Central Florida social scene.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 18, 2018
Obituary: Francis Patrick Mullahy

Francis Patrick Mullahy, 84, of Windermere, died Friday, July 13, 2018.

  • Southwest Orange
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 9, 2018
OBSERVED: Shopping and the secret to a successful marriage

West Orange Times & Observer, Windermere Observer and Winter Park/Maitland Observer Executive Editor Michael Eng recently received some help completing his shopping list from his wife.

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