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Megan Bruinsma
August 26, 2025

Meet Jeff Fitzgerald, Edgewood Children's Ranch's new executive director

At first, Jeff Fitzgerald decided not to apply to become the new executive director of Edgewood Children’s Ranch. But, God had other plans.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
August 26, 2025

Friday Night Sights: P.A. announcers

West Orange and Southwest Orange football fans are lucky to have talented announcers narrating all the on-field action.

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Michael Eng
August 26, 2025

West Lake Hancock Estates home tops Horizon West sales from Aug. 18 to 25

The home at 7388 John Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 20, for $1,999,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
August 25, 2025

Nehrling Gardens to celebrate 25th anniversary

The historic house and garden located in Gotha will celebrate its 25 years from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at 1200 E. Plant St., Suite 200, Winter Garden.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
August 25, 2025

Venezia home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Aug. 18 to 25

The home at 7624 Point Venezia Drive, Orlando, sold Aug. 18, for $2,160,750.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
August 25, 2025

Ocoee's food truck battle

The city is hosting a food truck battle from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at 125 N. Lakeshore Center, Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer

Sam Albuquerque
August 23, 2025

Historic Edgewater Hotel in downtown Winter Garden closes

After opening for business nearly a century ago, the Plant Street bed-and-breakfast has closed its doors and will be sold.

West Orange Times & Observer

Leticia Silva
August 23, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Oakland's block party

The town’s block party will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center, 126 Petris Ave., Oakland.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
August 23, 2025

Roots and Memories: Celebrating Día de los Muertos

Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center is hosting a celebration of Mexican culture from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at 126 Petris Ave., Oakland.