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Danielle Hendrix
February 15, 2017

County staff, developer present plans for up to 350 apartments near South Lake

At a recent community meeting, Epoch Properties Inc. presented a request to build up to 350 high-end apartments east of South Lake.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 15, 2017

Special-needs guests get royal treatment at First Baptist Windermere's Night to Shine

First Baptist Church Windermere was one of 375 churches worldwide to host Night to Shine — the Tim Tebow Foundation’s special-needs prom — on Feb. 10.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 15, 2017

Beautifying the Bella Room

The 45-and-older crowd is the target of a new supper club and entertainment venue opening in Winter Garden, the Bella Room, which has been reimagined by new owner John Natoli.

West Orange Times & Observer
Business

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 15, 2017

Is Oakland's ZIP code 34760 or 34787? Yes

In Oakland, the Winter Garden ZIP code is also used, but officials are worried about even more confusion as more residents and businesses come to the small town.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
February 14, 2017

Florida Hospital Winter Garden breaks ground for new building

A ground-breaking ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 14 for the hospital’s new medical building

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
February 14, 2017

COPS CORNER 2.13.17

One Winter Garden lady couldn't keep her eyes off a cop she found visually attractive, and an aggressive truck driver in Oakland decided to give law enforcement an attitude.

West Orange Times & Observer
Cops Corner

Brittany Gaines
February 14, 2017

Fathers and daughters from Lake Whitney Elementary School danced the night away

The school held its annual Sweetheart Dance on Friday, Feb. 10, at Tanner Hall

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
February 13, 2017

GALLERY: First Baptist Windermere's Night to Shine 2017

First Baptist Windermere was one of 375 churches worldwide to host Night to Shine — the Tim Tebow Foundation’s special-needs prom — on Feb. 10.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
February 10, 2017

Holy Family Catholic School eighth-graders "take over" as teachers for a day

Last week, eighth-graders at Holy Family Catholic School took the top spots in every classroom as part of National Catholic Schools Week.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 10, 2017

Bates Seafood tests new waters, moves to location near West Oaks Mall

Joe and Elaine Bates have relocated their restaurant, Bates New England Seafood & Steakhouse, near West Oaks Mall.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
February 9, 2017

OCPS received a $240,000 grant to update its bus fleet

The EPA grant will be used to update 20 buses that are more than 10 years old.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
February 9, 2017

W.G. Commission meeting set for Feb. 9

City leaders will consider ordinances pertaining to a proposed 12-home residential development on Dillard Street, a new office building downtown and retirement benefits for city employees.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
February 9, 2017

Windermere resident cures snack attacks with Pasta Chips

Most recently, Jerry Bello has added Bow Ties to his line of Italian-inspired munch-ables

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
February 8, 2017

Ocoee hires special magistrate, greenlights first readings for 43-home development, special assessment district

During the Feb.7 Ocoee commission meeting, city leaders authorized the first readings for a proposed 43-home development on Silver Star Road, a city code amendment to recover unpaid code enforcement abatement costs and hired a special magistrate.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 8, 2017

Chili cook-off benefits Sunshine Kids

Employees at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty mixed their chili ingredients for a good cause.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

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