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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

West Orange High baseball booster club unveiled new practice facility addition

Thanks to the West Orange High baseball team booster club, Warriors baseball and softball now have a new $70,000 roof.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 7, 2024

Foundation Academy students, staff safe following bus fire

Sixteen of the school's students and staff members were on their way to the airport when the bus caught fire due to engine trouble.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 7, 2024

Spring into Conservation to be held March 9

The Ocoee event will offer family-fun activities, Florida-friendly plants and conservation conversations.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 7, 2024

Community Health Centers elects board officers

Locally, Dr. Melissa Singh, of Winter Garden, is serving as first vice chair of the CHC board of directors.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 7, 2024

Art Room to host 21st annual Adult Art Show

More than 60 adult artists from across Central Florida will showcase their talented creations utilizing a multitude of art forms, including mosaic, drawing, acrylic, mixed media and oil painting.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
March 7, 2024

Garden Theatre leadership team acknowledges and apologizes for 'past harms' to local theater community

Keith Davenport, chief organizational officer, and Rob Anderson, producing creative director, issued the formal message on social media last week.

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By None
March 7, 2024

Keene’s Pointe estate sells for $3,800,000

This lakefront home is sited on a 3-plus-acre lot. The sellers were represented by Angela Durruthy, Keene’s Pointe Realty.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

The annual OARS Invitational Regatta is back on March 9, 10 at Bill Frederick Park

One of the premier rowing events on the southeast rowing calendar, the OARS Invitational promises two days of non-stop competition and outdoor fun.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

Happy anniversary: 10 years later, pickleball is thriving more than ever in Winter Garden

The city of Winter Garden will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its pickleball boom with a three-day event this month.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Boys Scouts honor Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson with a Golden Eagle Award

At its Golden Eagle fundraising dinner, local Boys Scouts organizers award Golden Eagles to Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson, Bloom & Grow Garden Society.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Kyle Goudy announces candidacy for Orange County School Board

Goudy is a father and the son of public educators. He has worked in the public school system and served as a public education advocate.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Goodwill hosting hiring event for Winter Garden, Clermont, Pine Hills stores

The Winter Garden store is searching for positions including cashier, textiles grader and store clerk.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Water Spring Elementary School welcomes new principal

Rachel Larsen will lead the young Otter students.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

West Orange Warriors host dance marathon

The $21,290 raised surpassed the Warrior-Thon committee's goal for 2024.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Diana Hammond, Independence Elementary School

Ms. Hammond is the media specialist at Independence Elementary and has been with OCPS for 15 years.

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