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Troy Herring
July 29, 2020

Ocoee Commission approves final plans for 96-bed assisted-living facility

Memory Care Cottages at Ocoee will have 96 beds that will be divided among four residential buildings. A fifth will be a commons building.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 29, 2020

Code Ninjas opens in Ocoee

Students can learn coding skills important to software engineering and other computer science careers at the new Code Ninjas.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Guest Author
July 29, 2020

High-schoolers share thoughts on returning to school

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a multitude of unforeseen issues within our society. The most pressing issue for many families is the issue of sending their children back to school.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Guest Author
July 29, 2020

Haitian dish connects family

I am a Haitian American, and food distinguished by Haitian culture has been a significant part of my family’s life — especially Haitian rice and chicken.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Michael Eng
July 29, 2020

Chaine du Lac estate sells for $2,072,500

The home at 12564 Park Ave., Windermere, sold July 17, for $2,072,500.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 28, 2020

Obituary: Mark Edward Sterns

Obituary: Mark Edward Sterns, 64, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 28, 2020

Obituary: Hangjun Chen

Obituary: Hangjun Chen, 62, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 28, 2020

Obituary: Andrew Joseph "Andy" Gillespie

Obituary: Andrew Joseph "Andy" Gillespie, 90, died July 17, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Danielle Hendrix
July 28, 2020

Winter Garden sets 2020-21 millage rate

Commissioners voted to keep the city’s millage rate at 4.50 mills for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Troy Herring
July 27, 2020

OCPS to start virtual learning for all students starting Aug. 10

From Aug. 10 to 20, OCPS will put on its Distance Learning Days, in which all students will utilize the LaunchEd@Home platform to begin the school year.