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Liz Ramos
August 7, 2025

Sonata Windermere to host back-to-school expo

The expo will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at 13798 Speer Island Drive.

Observer School Zone

Michael Eng
August 7, 2025

Isleworth estate tops Windermere sales from July 28 to Aug. 3

The home at 5174 Vardon Drive, Windermere, sold July 29, for $5,200,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
August 6, 2025

Watermark Park breaks ground in Horizon West

The Horizon West amenity is the 115th park in Orange County.

Southwest Orange

Sam Albuquerque
August 6, 2025

Local pastor pens book to help navigate LGBTQ+ conversations

Family Church Pastor Angel Garcia III’s debut book, “Balancing Truth and Love,” is a practical, gospel-centered guide.

Arts + Entertainment

Leticia Silva
August 6, 2025

Orlando synagogue files lawsuit against Orange County

Orlando Torah Center’s lawsuit alleges Orange County’s denial for expansion violates its rights.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
August 6, 2025

PopStroke opens in Hamlin

Hamlin's PopStroke, which opened Wednesday, Aug. 6, will feature new technology and food and drink items unique to the location.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
August 6, 2025

Hamlin saddles up for first Cars & Country event

A classic car show and country music night will take place from 5 to 9 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 9.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Michael Eng
August 5, 2025

Observer wins awards for journalism, advertising

The West Orange Times & Observer and Southwest Orange Observer won awards for its journalism, design and advertising at the 2025 Florida Media Conference.

West Orange Times & Observer
Your Town

Michael Eng
August 5, 2025

Lakeshore Preserve home tops Horizon West sales from July 28 to Aug. 3

The home at 15644 Panther Lake Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 31, for $1,400,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
August 4, 2025

Orange County Mayor signs ICE agreement

Mayor Jerry Demings signed a modified agreement with ICE Friday, Aug. 1.

West Orange Times & Observer

Michael Eng
August 4, 2025

South Bay home tops Dr. Phillips sales from July 28 to Aug. 3

The home at 8550 Lost Cove Drive, Orlando, sold July 30, for $1,000,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

By Observer Staff
July 31, 2025

Obituary: Douglas Wayne Peters

Douglas Wayne Peters, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 31, 2025

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of July 31, 2025

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
History

Michael Eng
July 31, 2025

Orthodox synagogue files discrimination lawsuit against Orange County

The Orange County Commission denied the Orlando Torah Center’s application to expand its synagogue in the Sand Lake Hills community.

Southwest Orange
News

Megan Bruinsma
July 31, 2025

Theatre at St. Luke’s to present "Big Fish”

The church will have nine performances of the show from Thursday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 10.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

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