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Jennifer Nesslar
July 27, 2016

What's happening in Hamlin

Developer Boyd Development Corporation announced apartments to add to the incoming hospital, luxury theater, Publix and other shopping and entertainment options. 

Southwest Orange
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Jennifer Nesslar
July 27, 2016

BrightStart Pediatrics to care for medically fragile children

The third BrightStart Pediatrics, a nursing and therapy center for medically fragile children, is set to open in Winter Garden.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 27, 2016

Summerport Village to host end-of-summer bash

Summerport Village's end-of-summer bash will feature live music, a movie showing, food trucks and more.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
July 27, 2016

Scouts earn Silver Award for park improvements

Eight girls in Dr. Phillips Girl Scout Cadette Troop 432 recently received their Silver Award.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 27, 2016

More details on proposed Windermere Religious Center emerge

The proposal should go before the Board of County Commissioners by the end of August.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 27, 2016

Apopka resident, police academy grad joins Windermere Police Department

Apopka resident Griffin Hebel, 21, recently completed the police academy at Seminole State College and is ready to serve with the Windermere Police Department.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 27, 2016

Horizon West-based cooking classes teach kids nutrition, healthy habits

The Kids Cooking Connection, based in Horizon West, teaches children how to make healthy choices and prepare their own meals.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 27, 2016

Pokémon Go craze takes over West Orange, world

The release of the new Pokémon Go app has been controversial, but many users are attesting to its power to create community.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 27, 2016

Matthew's Hope finds new home in former barbecue joint

Willie Fulmore, owner of the former Willie's Bar-B-Q, is selling the restaurant building and property this week to the 6-year-old homeless ministry.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Jennifer Nesslar
July 27, 2016

School board discusses millage rate, 2016-17 tentative budget

The final public hearing for the budget will be held Tuesday, September 13.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Steven Ryzewski
July 26, 2016

Business leaders brace for impact of new overtime regulations

New regulations affecting overtime pay for salaried workers were the topic of discussion at last week’s “Business Before Hours” event, hosted by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.