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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Obituary: Kimberly Dyan Dodge

Ms. Dodge, 36, formerly of Winter Garden, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Obituary: Roberta Blick-Grindon

Ms. Blick-Grindon, 90, of Ocoee, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

Ethel Siegel is “having a ball” at 100

The centenarian has been celebrating her 100th birthday for a week, including a party at the JCC.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 3, 2018

1940-2017: S. Scott Vandergrift, longest-serving Ocoee mayor, dies

Vandergrift's celebration of life is at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Ocoee Community Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Steven Ryzewski
December 30, 2017

2017: A year of state titles in West, Southwest Orange | Observer Preps

The calendar year saw six team championships and three individual state championships for teams and athletes at schools covered by the West Orange Times & Observer and Windermere Observer.

Sports

Gabby Baquero
December 22, 2017

Innovation Montessori Ocoee awarded $15K grant to enhance play space

Innovation Montessori Ocoee, a new charter school in Ocoee, was awarded a construction grant from Dr Pepper Snapple and nonprofit KaBOOM.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
December 21, 2017

PHOTOS: United Way and VFW Bring Holiday Cheer to Puerto Rican Evacuees

Heart of Florida United Way and VFW Post 4305 teamed up to bring some holiday cheer to Puerto Rican evacuees displaced by Hurricane Maria.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Observer Staff
December 21, 2017

Former Ocoee Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift dies at 77

During his tenure, the city’s population grew from 15,000 residents to more than 40,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
December 21, 2017

Grinch targets Christmas decorations in Horizon West

Residents in Oasis Cove and Independence reported thefts of their holiday decorations.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
December 21, 2017

Winter Garden resident starts 'deaf chat' to help others build ASL proficiency

A Winter Garden resident has started a monthly chat for those wanting to learn or get better at American Sign Language.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
December 20, 2017

County hosts final community meeting on Reams Road project

Orange County presented its proposed roadway improvements for Reams Road from Summerlake Park Boulevard to Taborfield Avenue.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
December 20, 2017

Traffic issues dominate Town Council discussion

A new town resident expressed frustration with vehicles that continually run the stop sign at Oakdale Street and Ninth Avenue, prompting a discussion of the town’s growing traffic issue.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
December 20, 2017

Residents request traffic signal at busy intersection on C.R. 535

The intersection located at Winter Garden-Vineland Road and Lachlan Lane always has been busy, but some say new development-driven traffic has made it chaotic.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
December 20, 2017

Sir Benji’s Donuts sets up shop at Plant St. Market

The couple behind Sir Benji’s Donuts now is selling its artisanal mini doughnuts in a permanent location at the Plant St. Market.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 20, 2017

Windermere Elementary reaches golden milestone

Fifty years ago, the community’s elementary school opened in a new and larger facility. It previously operated in downtown Windermere in what is now the municipal center.

Southwest Orange
News

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