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Annabelle Sikes
September 22, 2023

'We need more drivers'

The bus driver shortage continues to cause problems for Orange County Public Schools, as well as parents and students.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 22, 2023

Universal gives update on affordable housing project

The company’s 1,000-unit affordable housing project, Catchlight Crossings, will break ground in the next two months.

Southwest Orange
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Andrea Mujica
September 21, 2023

Ocoee to host grand opening of Unity Park, celebrate 100th anniversary of township

The City of Ocoee will celebrate a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome Unity Park into the community at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 21, 2023

Windermere High School students start pre-law club

Five students at Windermere High School are making a difference by providing educational opportunities for their peers interested in law.

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Michael Eng
September 21, 2023

Keene’s Pointe home tops Windermere sales from Sept. 10 to 16, 2023

The home at 6016 Blakeford Drive, Windermere, sold Sept. 15, for $1,850,000.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 20, 2023

Obituary: Kenneth Chappel Bruce

Obituary: Kenneth Chappel Bruce, 73, of Ocoee, died Sept. 12, 2023.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 20, 2023

Windermere principal returns to childhood elementary school

Life has come full circle for Janet Bittick, who is leading Windermere Elementary School, where she and her children attended.

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Andrea Mujica
September 20, 2023

Free car seat check to take place in Ocoee

The Florida Department of Transportation, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, the Florida Highway Patrol and Safe Kids Orange County will host a free car seat safety check at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 20, 2023

Dreamy Tea coming to Winter Garden

The new boba tea shop will host a grand opening event Saturday, Oct. 7.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 20, 2023

Theatre South Playhouse partnering with Barnes & Noble for book fair

The cast of the theater's new production of "Matilda the Musical" will lead story time readings, perform a selection of songs from the show and be available for pictures at the event.

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By Observer Staff
September 19, 2023

Observer Media Group co-owner Lisa Walsh dies at 69

Lisa Walsh was a pillar in the Sarasota-Manatee community; a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter; and the backbone of one of the most successful media companies in Florida.