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Danielle Hendrix
September 30, 2020

Writer’s Block Bookstore expands to West Orange

Winter Park-based Writer’s Block Bookstore is expanding with a new location in the heart of downtown Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
September 30, 2020

Exterior renovations on Nehrling Gardens historic home complete

After two years and plenty of work, renovations on the historic 1880s house at Nehrling Gardens are complete.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 30, 2020

Oakland tops grant list for historic cemetery care

The Oakland African-American Historic Cemetery has been part of the town since the 1880s, but not everyone knows about its existence and significance.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
September 30, 2020

Arden Park tops Ocoee sales from Sept. 18 to 24

The home at 1236 Arden Oaks Drive, Ocoee, sold Sept. 23, for $615,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 29, 2020

Torrential downpours flood Oakland-Tildenville Cemetery

A neighboring developer has been pumping water from the land since yesterday’s rains flooded the cemetery in Oakland.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
September 29, 2020

Supervisor of Elections offers extended hours for voter registration

In Orange County, voters will have extra time on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Monday, Oct. 5, to ensure they're registered to vote.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 29, 2020

Enclave home tops Horizon West sales from Sept. 18 to 24

The home at 6385 Swanson St., Windermere, sold Sept. 22, for $720,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Troy Herring
September 28, 2020

Oakland Nature Preserve set to host The Pumpkin Glow

The new autumnal hiking event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Preserve.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 26, 2020

Chamber opens Dining Deals Contest

Restaurants scheduled for this year’s Best Fest automatically are in the West Orange Chamber's Dining Deals program.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 25, 2020

Governor moves Florida to Phase 3, Orange mayor responds

The governor's decision immediately removes previous restrictions on businesses and restaurants, but Orange County says the mask mandate still is in effect.