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Steven Ryzewski
January 16, 2017

Grover’s Corners comes to Ocoee High with production of 'Our Town'

Students at Ocoee High will be performing the Pulitzer Prize-winning play this week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
January 16, 2017

GALLERY: Ocoee’s 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration

Ocoee residents were treated to the city’s largest MLK parade yet, along with a special celebration with performances and guest speakers afterward.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
January 15, 2017

GALLERY: Rosen JCC’s ‘80s Zumbathon

It was a morning full of neon, ‘80s music, leg warmers and a high-intensity workout at the Rosen JCC.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
January 14, 2017

GALLERY: Winter Garden’s Ninth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration

Residents in the east Winter Garden community enjoyed live music, games, face painting, a community march and more to celebrate MLK Day.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
January 13, 2017

Ocoee police report increase in counterfeit bills

A sudden increase in counterfeit bills has been reported in Ocoee

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
January 12, 2017

Wawa, 24 Hour Fitness to anchor new development in MetroWest

Construction on Kirkman Station is scheduled to begin in March 2017.

Southwest Orange
News

Brittany Gaines
January 12, 2017

Sen. Randolph Bracy and Rep. Kamia Brown each took their oath of office Jan. 5

Sen. Bracy and Rep. Brown will represent West Orange County in the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
January 12, 2017

Roper YMCA says goodbye to beloved friend and colleague

Long-time YMCA employee Ricki Gordon lost her battle with breast cancer on Dec. 26.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
January 11, 2017

Ocoee to construct two solar farms

During the Jan. 3 Ocoee commission meeting, city leaders approved the first reading of a construction contract for two planned solar farms.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
January 11, 2017

Windermere woman is entrepreneur, builder behind The Rustic Barn furniture

For Windermere-based entrepreneur Jolene Smith, much of the work behind her woodworking business The Rustic Barn is a one-woman show.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
January 11, 2017

Dr. Phillips’s Plaza Venezia bought in $92.5 million acquisition

Jacksonville-based developer and real estate investor Regency Centers, along with a partner, bought the shopping center in December.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
January 11, 2017

West Orange County to celebrate MLK day

Residents in Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oakland and Dr. Phillips have a few options for celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 11, 2017

Feed store moves after decades in downtown Winter Garden

The feed store, originally opened in 1947, has outgrown its downtown Winter Garden building and is now in a larger location on West Colonial Drive.

West Orange Times & Observer
Business

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 11, 2017

Obituary: Donald L. Kelley

Mr. Kelley died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Observer Staff
January 11, 2017

Slain Orlando Police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton was Dr. Phillips alumna, Ocoee resident

After a lifetime of serving the community she loved, Orlando Police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, an Ocoee resident and alumna of Dr. Phillips High, was killed in the line of duty Monday, Jan. 9.

Southwest Orange
News

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