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Annabelle Sikes
January 21, 2024

Winter Garden community rallies behind single mom

On Christmas Eve, her only car — and means of work — was repossessed. A few weeks later, single mom Noemi Morales has been blessed by West Orange’s generosity.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 21, 2024

Olympia football's Tyler Cross commits to Wofford College

Titans' two-way star selects the FCS program over UCF, Liberty, Temple and handful of others FBS programs

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Sam Albuquerque
January 21, 2024

Dr. Phillips girls basketball tops St. Thomas Aquinas in battle of state champions, sets sights on three-peat

After topping the Raiders 56-42, the Panthers are again showing that they're the favorites to win their third straight state title

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Annabelle Sikes
January 20, 2024

3Natives ownership is a family’s dream come true

Santos and Maritza Amador immigrated in 1990 to the United States from Honduras with nothing. Now, they are the new owners of 3Natives in Horizon West, with the help of their two teenage children.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 19, 2024

Foundation president delivers State of the Academy address

In addition to Dave Buckles’ address, several student groups performed at the annual Foundation Academy event.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
January 19, 2024

Ninety-seven-year-old couple celebrating 78th wedding anniversary in West Orange County

Ralph and Nora Caparoula Robinson are visiting their daughter in Ocoee to celebrate their anniversary Friday, Jan. 19.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
January 19, 2024

Lakers celebrate new additions

Windermere Preparatory School hosted two ribbon cuttings Thursday, Jan. 11, to celebrate upgrades to the campus.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 19, 2024

Helena Modern Riviera to open at ICON Park

The concept is owned by Jonathan and Angelica Pluvinet, known also for owning Rosallie Le French Cafe and Mangoni Italian Market Pizza in downtown Winter Garden.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
January 19, 2024

Downtown home tops Winter Garden sales from Jan. 5 to 13

The home at 228 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, sold Jan. 9, for $820,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
January 18, 2024

Observer, Legacy Events for Education to present first Hamlin Craft Beer Festival

The inaugural festival will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Hamlin Town Center.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
January 18, 2024

Dr. Phillips Charities CEO named one of Florida's 500 Most Influential Executives

Ken Robinson serves as president and CEO for Dr. Phillips, Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation.

Southwest Orange
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By Annabelle Sikes
January 18, 2024

Evermore Orlando Resort opens in Lake Buena Vista

The $1.5 billion resort has become Orlando's "first-of-its-kind" beach paradise.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
January 18, 2024

After winning Pop Warner Nationals, Ocoee Bulldogs youth cheer team heading Globals

The Ocoee Bulldogs youth cheer team is heading to the YCADA Globals competition in February.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 18, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Shawn Coultoff, West Orange boys golf

Shawn Coultoff, a Florida State commit and No. 1 ranked 2025 boys golfer in the state, was lights out on the FSGA Junior tour and for West Orange High in 2023.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
January 18, 2024

Lake Buena Vista football assistant named next head coach at Celebration High

After serving as defensive coordinator since the inception of the Vipers’ football program, Jed Ebersole has been tapped as the next Celebration head coach

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