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Tim Freed
February 20, 2020

A Luff-time Legacy: Last Luffs in Windermere on the move

Windermere said farewell to John Palmer Luff Jr. and Elizabeth “Bette” Luff — the last descendants of the historic Palmer/Luff family living within the town limits.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2020

Community Health Centers is nationally recognized

The Central Florida-based company Community Health Centers received accolades for a second year in a row.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 19, 2020

Sun Terra proposes Silverleaf plan in Horizon West

The developer’s proposal for 563 acres in the Horizon West Town Center is a mixed-use community.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 19, 2020

Oakland votes to keep historic pillars in place

Town leaders reversed their earlier decision to relocate the two eastern Grace Park pillars to the other side of the western ones.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 19, 2020

Winter Garden commission approves DQ, hotel projects

New developments are coming soon to West Colonial Drive.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 19, 2020

Former Winter Garden resident, 'gator girl' wrestles alligators

Ashley Lawrence recently became the first woman to compete in the Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competitions in Brighton, Florida.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 19, 2020

Windermere Little League to host Opening Day carnival

The day's festivities include games, carnival rides, a cake walk and bounce houses.

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Troy Herring
February 19, 2020

Influencer of the week: Ben Sokolowsky, Dr. Phillips High School

Ben Sokolowsky is now in his 18th year at Dr. Phillips, where he has served multiple roles in the physical education department.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2020

Obituary: James Donald Lantz

James Donald Lantz, 91, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2020

Obituary: Gloria Jean Berndobler

Obituary: Gloria Jean Berndobler, 93, of Winter Garden, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2020

Obituary: Debra Moore Dyal Story

Obituary: Debra Moore Dyal Story, 61, of Crawfordville, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2020

Obituary: Shirley Ann Lait

Obituary: Shirley Ann Lait, 89, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2020

Lost but not forgotten: Fuller's Crossing and Clarcona

The two areas — Fuller's Crossing, north of Winter Garden, and Clarcona, north of Ocoee — were stops along the rail line. The rural community of Clarcona still exists.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2020

Ocoee High students learning real-life skills

Students in the special-needs program at Ocoee High School are running a coffee station to learn the skills necessary for the working world.

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Eric Gutierrez
February 18, 2020

Oakland holds transportation listening session

Town residents shared their thoughts of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ proposed one-cent sales tax increase for transportation issues.

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