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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 24, 2021

Downtown Winter Garden campaign to celebrate “mom-and-pops”

The city of Winter Garden is hoping shoppers and diners will head to the Plant Street area March 27 to support independently owned businesses.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Lake Olympia Club home tops Ocoee sales from March 13 to 19

The home at 118 Olympus Drive, Ocoee, sold March 19, for $583,100.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Reserve at Lake Butler Sound estate tops Windermere sales from March 13 to 19

The home at 11264 Bridge House Road, Windermere, sold March 16, for $2,725,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Windermere resident donates bronze statue

John Nabers recently gifted the town with another sculpture crafted by Florida artist W. Stanley Proctor.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Stoneybrook HOA wins control of golf course

The community’s homeowners will repay the city of Winter Garden $2 million for the property via special assessment over the span of 20 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
March 24, 2021

Community partnership cultivates farm at Ocoee charter schools

Thanks to a grant from the West Orange Healthcare District and partnership with Do Good Farm, Hope Charter and Legacy High schools now have their own farm.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 24, 2021

Retiring Winter Garden commissioner gets city proclamation

Bob Buchanan served the citizens of Winter Garden for 14 years, helping usher the city into an age of redevelopment and revitalization.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 24, 2021

Influencers of the Week: Sherry Garas, Marilyn Perez of UCP

Two influencers at UCP West Orange Charter School are being recognized for their hard work in the office: Sherry Garas and Marilyn Perez.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

Soul Food: David Betz journeys into the world of barbecue

After being laid off last year from his job as the executive chef at MetroWest Golf Club, David Betz has made a name for himself with his Smoking Soul BBQ pop-up.

Southwest Orange
News

Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

Ocoee hears plea from crash victims’ father

Anthony Oliver, who lost both daughters and three grandchildren during a fatal wreck at the corner of Clarcona-Ocoee and Gaymar March 11, spoke to the commission seeking help.