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Annabelle Sikes
August 26, 2024

Windermere Rotary Club earns IFSR Youth Service Award

The International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians is a rotary fellowship promoting service to youth through scouting and guiding.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
August 26, 2024

FRIDAY NIGHT FIVE: Windermere football has dream start to special season

Observer Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque serves up his top five notes, nuggets and observations from the area's high school football games, every Monday morning.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
August 24, 2024

Horizon High senior to publish second book

Angely Gentile, 16, has loved writing since she was a little girl. Now, she hopes to inspire other young women to pursue their dreams, even when difficult or scary.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
August 24, 2024

Couple fulfills lifelong dream with new collectibles shop

Husband-and-wife duo Philip and Tiffany Obradovich opened Winter Card’N Collectibles earlier this month.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
August 24, 2024

Windermere High football kick off 2024 with a 21-3 win over Harmony

While most of the high school football in West, Southwest Orange was halted due to severe weather, the Wolverines won on the road in St. Cloud.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
August 23, 2024

Severe weather postpones area season opening high school football games

Thanks to rain and lightning around West, Southwest Orange County area high school football games have been postponed or canceled.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
August 23, 2024

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy Family Festival and Cafeteria/Worship Center Ribbon Cutting

Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, was a historic day for Foundation Academy.

Observer School Zone

Sam Albuquerque
August 23, 2024

Election for Orange County Supervisor of Elections pushed to Nov. 5 ballot

Following a judge's decision to disqualify independent candidate Cynthia Harris for improper paperwork, the election moves to the General Ballot.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 23, 2024

Friday Night Roundup: All the area high school football action

Everything you need to know from Week 1 of West, Southwest Orange County high school football.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
August 23, 2024

OCFRD conducts water rescue training in Windermere

The Orange County Fire Rescue Department currently is conducting water rescue training through the end of September on Lake Bessie in the town of Windermere.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
August 23, 2024

City breaks ground on Dyson’s Plaza Commercial Revitalization Project

The redevelopment of the 2,300-square-foot property is considered ground zero for the revitalization of the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 23, 2024

WPD, residents partner to rescue distressed bird

The Windermere Police Department and local residents partnered recently to rescue an Anhinga bird in need of help.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
August 23, 2024

Avalon Ridge home tops Winter Garden sales from Aug. 12 to 18

The home at 16065 Barkly Ridge Court, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 13, for $926,460.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
August 23, 2024

Spike season: Girls high school volleyball is back

To get you ready for the return to the court, here are some of the top storylines, teams and players to watch this season.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes, Michael Eng
August 22, 2024

Orange County District 1 race heads to runoff

After the Orange County Canvassing Board’s work Thursday, Aug. 22, only two votes separated Orange County District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and challenger Austin Arthur.

West Orange Times & Observer
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