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Danielle Hendrix
April 22, 2020

COVID-19 forces local blueberry farms to alter picking seasons

Two blueberry growers in Ocoee and Horizon West are finding their footing in the new normal brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 22, 2020

Real estate market remains stable despite COVID-19, some Realtors say

Although facing uncertain times, many local Realtors say the real-estate market has not yet fully felt the impact of COVID-19.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 22, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Jessica Stroup, West Orange High

Stroup, a rising senior, will serve next year as president of the Orange County FFA Federation.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 22, 2020

Ocoee resident, handyman take on kitten rescue mission

An Ocoee handyman recently helped a homeowner rescue a 5-week-old kitten that had fallen down a cinderblock porch pillar.

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Troy Herring
April 22, 2020

Ryan Feldman helps develop popular cooking game

“Family Style: Co-op Kitchen” started as a simple gaming project during West Orange High alum Ryan Feldman’s senior year at Cornell. Then, it turned into an international hit.

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Troy Herring
April 22, 2020

Windermere Prep offers off-campus assistance

Windermere Prep recently donated thousands of masks and gloves to Orlando Health.

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Troy Herring
April 22, 2020

FLAG of Central Florida lends a helping hand

Chapter co-founders David Linn and Jason Hoffman are working with volunteers to help those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting local restaurants.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 22, 2020

This week in West Orange County history

Read about the history of West Orange County and its people.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 22, 2020

Obituary: Elizabeth S. Rutherford

Obituary: Elizabeth S. Rutherford, 94, of Winter Garden, died Sunday, April 12, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 22, 2020

Obituary: James M. "Jimmy" Pitchford

Mr. Pitchford, longtime owner of Jimmy's Thriftway in Winter Garden, died Monday, April 13, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 22, 2020

Obituary: Minnie Louise White

Obituary: Minnie Louise White, 82, of Winter Garden, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 22, 2020

Plans progress for Oakland roundabout

The Oakland Town Commission received the latest information on the pending road construction in its first virtual meeting since the coronavirus pandemic began.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 22, 2020

Garden Theatre hires first education director

Nick Bazo spent the last 11 years in Boston serving as the director of programs for The Theater Offensive.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 22, 2020

Strength in Flexibility: Musical Minds reinvents business practices

Students at Musical Minds Conservatory are learning to play their instruments in a new format.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 22, 2020

Winter Garden Pizza pays it forward with meals

More than 90 people were fed a free Easter meal after residents began calling the Winter Garden Pizza Co. and buying meals for folks without a paycheck.

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