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Observer Staff
August 27, 2020

Orange County launches eviction-relief program

The $20 million program is funded by the federal CARES Act allotted locally and the Florida Housing CARES Act — Coronavirus Relief Funds.

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Michael Eng
August 26, 2020

OCPS confirms 29 COVID-19 cases after four days of face-to-face instruction

West Orange- and Southwest Orange-area schools with positive cases include Keene's Crossing Elementary, Lakeview Middle School, Ocoee Middle School, Southwest Middle School, Spring Lake Elementary and Sunset Park Elementary.

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Troy Herring
August 26, 2020

Dr. Phillips Y names new executive director

Chris Demetriou is making the move to the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center after serving the same role at the Roper YMCA for the past few years.

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Troy Herring
August 26, 2020

Ocoee OKs final site plan for hotel

The commission approved a Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites on the north side of West Colonial Drive near Marshall Farms Road.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 26, 2020

HEALTH MATTERS: Pediatricians: Children need to be in school

Doctors say distance learning does have a negative impact on students and it is better for them to physically be on campus.

Health

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 26, 2020

HEALTH MATTERS: Toxic beauty: One woman's return to health after breast implants

Winter Garden resident Andrea Durant is now on a path to healthiness, but for the last few years, she was incredibly sick and blames it on her recalled breast implants.

Health

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 26, 2020

Facility lets residents get face-to-face with loved ones

Hugs have been discouraged during the pandemic, but Inspired Living has come up with a way to let people experience the next best thing.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 26, 2020

Bubble Business: Quarantine inspires young entrepreneur’s soap line

Brielle Porter is the creator of SudsUpSoaps, which sells handmade soaps with names such as Orange Creamsicle, Jelly Gems and Hipster Tie Dye.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
August 26, 2020

Meadow Ridge home tops Ocoee real-estate sales from Aug. 14 to 20

The home at 2815 Valeria Rose Way, Ocoee, sold Aug. 14, for $440,000.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 26, 2020

Cox sisters nearing Eagle scout rank

The two joined Scouts BSA as soon as girls were allowed to join, and they have been working steadily to achieve the highest rank in scouting.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 25, 2020

OCPS reopens for first time since March

In-person instruction began Friday, Aug. 21, for the roughly 30% of Orange County Public Schools students who chose to return to campus.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 25, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Mandi Brown, West Orange High

Mandi Brown is the school nurse for the Warriors.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 25, 2020

Windermere Police Foundation reaches goal for scholarship fund

After six years, the Windermere Police Foundation has reached its milestone investment goal of $100,000 to establish a scholarship fund in fallen Officer Robbie German’s honor.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 25, 2020

West Orange County history for the week of Aug. 27, 2020

Find out how much you know about West Orange County's history.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 25, 2020

Goodwill Winter Garden opens in larger space

The Goodwill store boasts more space and more merchandise in its newly built location on West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden.

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