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Jennifer Nesslar
June 24, 2016

Horizon West-based CEO wins Connect Florida’s Chair Award

Pete Zimek is the CEO of iLS network, a company that aims to simplify the apartment-renting process.

Southwest Orange
News

Jennifer Nesslar
June 24, 2016

Winter Garden commissioners discuss Brandy Creek drainage, future projects

Commissioners approved a non-ad valorem assessment to cover the resident’s share of improving the drainage in Winter Garden’s Brandy Creek subdivision.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
June 23, 2016

West Orange relief high school name, mascot, colors discussed at meeting

Parents, students and community members came together at West Orange High Thursday to discuss ideas for the relief school's name and more.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
June 23, 2016

TBT: West Orange County goes patriotic

Parades, school programs and lots of costumes were part of the yearlong celebration in West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Jennifer Nesslar
June 23, 2016

3 items to watch for at the June 23 Winter Garden city commission meeting

Commissioners will discuss Brandy Creek drainage concerns.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
June 23, 2016

See what $4.675 million can buy you in Isleworth

This European-inspired estate was the top sale in West Orange for June 3 to 9.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Zak Kerr
June 23, 2016

IronMen of God collect shoes for rescued girls

Throughout June, four area locations will gather shoes for Prince of Peace ministries, which offers safe places for Guatemalan girls subjected to tragedy.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
June 23, 2016

Amid complaints, police increase patrols for aggressive dump trucks

Residents say dump-truck drivers are speeding in school zones, cutting off other drivers and using the left-turn-only lanes to drive straight through intersections.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
June 23, 2016

Restaurateur to serve up new Italian fare

Leonard Kodra, an Albanian-native and co-owner of the downtown Fratelli's restaurant, will be opening up a second Italian Restaurant named 'Bella Italia Ristorante' in Horizon West.

Southwest Orange
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Gabby Baquero
June 23, 2016

Fashion model authors self-help book for teens

Recent Windermere Prep graduate Makaila Nichols completed high school while maintaining a budding career as a fashion model. Now, the 18-year-old is ready for college and the release of her first book.