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Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2020

Betty J's plants new roots in Winter Garden

After 50 years on the corner of Bluford Avenue and McKey Street in Ocoee, Betty J’s Florist is making the move to Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2020

Town of Windermere tables discussions about stormwater

The Town Council can bring back revised individual-project orders for two stormwater projects at a later date.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2020

County approves new Horizon West subdivision

The new, 368-home community will be located north of Hartzog Road and east of Avalon Road.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Kira Ebersole, Windermere High

Kira recently hosted a book drive for the Observer's Reading Reindeer program and collected more than 200 books.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

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Troy Herring
November 18, 2020

FFA programs seek funds for fair showing

The pavilion at the Central Florida Fairgrounds was completed, but more construction needs to be funded and finished before livestock showings can take place next year.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 18, 2020

Plantation Jewelers, Ms. Bee's find new locations

Plantation Jewelers and Ms. Bees Gourmet Popcorn & Candy Shoppe have found permanent homes after being displaced 17 months ago when their downtown Winter Garden roof collapsed.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 18, 2020

Oakland approves West Colonial project

The 16 acres of land will include eight homes, housing for senior citizens, shops and two restaurants.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 18, 2020

1932-2020: Former Winter Garden Mayor Ray Spears dies

The three-term mayor and Lakeview High graduate was dedicated to church and civic service, as well as his family.

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Troy Herring
November 18, 2020

Horizon West Middle temporarily moves to LaunchEd

Eight cases of face-to-face positive COVID-19 cases has moved the school online until Monday, Nov. 30.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
November 18, 2020

Enclave at Windermere Landing home tops Horizon West sales from Nov. 6 to 12

The home at 17557 Black Rail St., Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $625,000. It was the largest transaction in Horizon West from Nov. 6 to 12.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 18, 2020

OCSO looking for missing Windermere man

William Weckbacher was last seen Wednesday morning at 5:30.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 17, 2020

This week in history Nov. 12, 2020

These are the names and faces from West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

By

Michael Eng
November 17, 2020

Willows on the Lake home tops Ocoee sales from Nov. 6 to 12

The home at 2004 Marsh Wren Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 9, for $396,000. It was the largest transaction in Ocoee from Nov. 6 to 12.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

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Danielle Hendrix
November 16, 2020

Disney to brighten West Orange skies with fireworks test

The testing will take place around different areas of the park between 10 p.m. and midnight Monday, Nov. 16.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 14, 2020

Horizon West Middle eighth-graders pivot to virtual learning

Parents will receive a phone call from Principal Thomas notifying them of the one-week change.

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