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Annabelle Sikes
January 18, 2024

Dr. Phillips Charities CEO named one of Florida's 500 Most Influential Executives

Ken Robinson serves as president and CEO for Dr. Phillips, Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation.

Southwest Orange
News

By Annabelle Sikes
January 18, 2024

Evermore Orlando Resort opens in Lake Buena Vista

The $1.5 billion resort has become Orlando's "first-of-its-kind" beach paradise.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
January 18, 2024

After winning Pop Warner Nationals, Ocoee Bulldogs youth cheer team heading Globals

The Ocoee Bulldogs youth cheer team is heading to the YCADA Globals competition in February.

Sports
Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
January 18, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Shawn Coultoff, West Orange boys golf

Shawn Coultoff, a Florida State commit and No. 1 ranked 2025 boys golfer in the state, was lights out on the FSGA Junior tour and for West Orange High in 2023.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
January 18, 2024

Lake Buena Vista football assistant named next head coach at Celebration High

After serving as defensive coordinator since the inception of the Vipers’ football program, Jed Ebersole has been tapped as the next Celebration head coach

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
January 18, 2024

Orange County District 1 race narrows to two

Pam Gould has announced her withdrawal from the Orange County District 1 Commission race.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
January 18, 2024

Custom estate tops Windermere-area sales from Jan. 5 to 13

The home at 6133 Orta Court, Windermere, sold Jan. 8, for $3,200,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 17, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 18, 2024

These stories and residents were making headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 17, 2024

Influencer of the Week: Rene J. Guity, Southwest Middle

Rene J. Guity is the eighth-grade guidance counselor at Southwest Middle School and last year’s Teacher of the Year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 17, 2024

Historian completes Gotha history book

Kathleen Klare spent several years gathering details of the Gotha community’s rich past and unearthed some interesting facts about the residents and their lives.