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Sam Albuquerque
August 30, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Tyler Murphy, OARS

Olympia’s senior class president and OARS record-holder, Tyler Murphy is coming home from the U19 Rowing World Championships with a silver medal.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 29, 2024

Florida Blue awards grant funding to Special Hearts Farm

A total of $2.4 million was given to seven organizations.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 29, 2024

State Rep. Amesty indicted on forgery charges

Orange County Jail records show the Windermere lawmaker is facing four felonies relating to notarizing her own signature, forgery, uttering forgery and false notary certification.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 29, 2024

Disney hosts back-to-school event to benefit teachers, students

As part of Walt Disney World’s Summer of Sharing, cast members helped to sort and count thousands of school supplies donated during the organization’s annual Back-To-School Supply Drive.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 29, 2024

Foundation's Geiliany Del Valle breaks school assists record

With a school-best 55 assists to open the season against The Master’s Academy, Lions volleyball player Geiliany Del Valle set the tone for an undefeated start.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
August 29, 2024

Brewlando coming to ICON Park Orlando

The Winery and Tasting Room by Brewlando will showcase a curated selection of more than 50 wines and canned cocktails, as well as specialty cider made on-site and seven exclusive craft beers on tap.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
August 29, 2024

'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 4: Curtains up

The Garden Theatre's “Pippin" is focusing on accessibility and the talented contributions of deaf actors and creatives for audiences to experience the duality of the hearing and non-hearing world.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 29, 2024

Winter Garden resumes budget talks Sept. 12

The city of Winter Garden hosted its first workshop for the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 before the City Commission meeting Thursday, Aug. 22.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 29, 2024

Windermere Country Club sells for $8.6 million

NYA Capital Inc. — a real estate and development firm — has purchased the shuttered club from previous owner Bryan DeCunha.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 29, 2024

PHOTOS: Olympia girls volleyball tops Seminole at home, 3-1

Led by outside hitter Mia Diouf’s 20 kills and setter Madison Wehr’s 34 assists, the Titans start the early season with a 3-1 record.

Sports
Game Film

Michael Eng
August 29, 2024

Isleworth estate tops Windermere sales from Aug. 19 to 25

The home at 5243 Isleworth Country Club Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 20, for $5,250,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
August 29, 2024

OverKnight Success: Ocoee's new QB flashes talent in opener despite limited reps

Sophomore QB Onrique Archie has only been at Ocoee High since the start of the school year but has already impressed coaches and fans.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
August 29, 2024

Meet the 2024 All-Orange Observer preseason football teams

Here are the Orange Observer’s top area high school football players going into the 2024 season.

Sports
High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 28, 2024

Inspired Living residents mark century of living

Ski Hutchinson and Betty Hopkins celebrated their 100th birthdays together with family and friends at a party that included cake and mayoral proclamations.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 28, 2024

Detailed designer creates cosplay costumes

Michael Hardesty has a knack for flawlessly re-creating horror film costumes, no matter how elaborate or what type of material is used.

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