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Danielle Hendrix
December 17, 2017

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Hebrew School’s Menorah Lighting

A menorah and two stars are on display for the first time this year in downtown Winter Garden, and the Winter Garden Hebrew School held a ceremony to light them.

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Gabby Baquero
December 15, 2017

County addresses development pressure in rural Lake Mabel

Policy recommendations were drafted following a years-long study of four rural residential enclaves, including the Lake Mabel community near Horizon West.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
December 15, 2017

Winter Garden-based 'The Greyson Project' spreads Christmas cheer to hospitalized children

The Greyson Project — the brainchild of Winter Garden resident Rene Porter — is spreading Christmas cheer to hospitalized children in 13 states.

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Danielle Hendrix
December 15, 2017

Orlando-based charity debuts new 'Christmas Is Coming' experience

Christmas Dreams recently debuted its new 'Christmas Is Coming' experience — a 40-foot trailer decorated as Santa’s mobile home.

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Danielle Hendrix
December 15, 2017

Horizon West-based shop 'The Lost Bros' sells theme park-inspired apparel

Orlando-based shop The Lost Bros — which sells unique, theme park-inspired apparel — is the brainchild of Horizon West resident Cody Tapoler and his brother, Colton.

Southwest Orange
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Brittany Gaines
December 15, 2017

Opera Orlando comes to downtown Winter Garden

Opera Orlando will host a special performance of its holiday show, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” in downtown Winter Garden.

Arts + Entertainment
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Gabby Baquero
December 14, 2017

Winter Garden Commission meeting set for Dec. 14

City leaders will consider regulations for commercial horse-drawn carriages and an ordinance regarding the future land use and rezoning request of 0.41-acre property on State Road 50.

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Steven Ryzewski
December 14, 2017

West Orange High adaptive track athlete shows Warrior spirit | Observer Preps

Isabella “Bella” Matos, a junior at West Orange High who has cerebral palsy, did not seek out a career in the FHSAA’s adaptive track-and-field program — instead, it found her.

Sports

Steven Ryzewski
December 13, 2017

Windermere High names Fred Priest new football coach | Observer Preps

Priest, who was the new school's original athletic director, will takeover the program with the goal of "setting a foundation" for success.

Sports

Gabby Baquero
December 13, 2017

Ocoee leaders approve limits to fast-food, auto shops, storage facilities

The city modified a section regarding prohibited uses in its land development code pertaining to overlay areas.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
December 13, 2017

Do Good Farm opens food store in Winter Garden

An old storage shed on the Do Good Farm property was retrofitted into a store that sells fresh organic produce grown and harvested straight from the farm.

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Gabby Baquero
December 13, 2017

Citrus Church adopts Orange County Fire Station No. 35

Citrus Church, a fledgling congregation headed by pastor Brian Johnson, has adopted Orange County Fire Station No. 35 to spread Christmas cheer.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 13, 2017

Calendar for the week of 12-14-17

Find out what's happening this week in West Orange County.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 13, 2017

Isie Hale raising funds for mission trip to Haiti

The Foundation Academy student has just a few days to raise $1,325 after taking the place of another teen who couldn't go.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 13, 2017

Mackenzie Beach making global impact

The teen has created a library for the students of one Kenyan community, and it has earned her the Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts.

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