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Michael Eng
September 5, 2023

Waterleigh home tops Horizon West sales from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, 2023

The home at 9893 Beach Port Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 30, for $1,295,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Michael Eng
September 4, 2023

North Bay home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, 2023

The home at 5614 Bay Side Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 31, for $2.3 million.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Annabelle Sikes
September 3, 2023

Winter Garden hosts first FY 2023-24 budget workshop

The General Fund revenues budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 totals $82,768,911. This is an increase of $31,920,525, or 63%, when compared to the budget for the prior year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
September 2, 2023

Windermere leaders consider changes to town events

Town staff says concern has become apparent from residents as to the frequency and size of various events held in Town Square, as well as the impact on surrounding neighborhoods.

Southwest Orange
News

Andrea Mujica
September 2, 2023

Foundation, TFA, Horizon, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Olympia, Ocoee all win

Week Two of the 2023 prep football season is in the books, and teams from West Orange and Southwest Orange fared well.

Sports

Annabelle Sikes
September 1, 2023

The Beauty Society and Co. now open in Winter Garden

The business offers a wide range of services, including balayage, hair extensions, hair coloring, haircuts, brow services, eyelash extensions and spray tanning.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
September 1, 2023

Ginger's Baking Co. to host soft opening in downtown Winter Garden

The soft opening event will kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 1, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Officer Luis "Lu" Velasquez, SunRidge Middle

Officer Lu is the new school resource officer at SunRidge Middle School.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 1, 2023

Windermere High community rallies for on-campus stadium

OCPS and Orange County Government held a joint meeting to get community feedback on the proposed onsite football stadium for Windermere High School.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Andrea Mujica
September 1, 2023

Faith group grows at Foundation Academy

Every Thursday at 1:07 p.m. during lunch time, the Daughters Growing in Grace student-led faith-filled group for girls meets to discuss Bible-related topics.