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Danielle Hendrix
January 11, 2017

Dr. Phillips’s Plaza Venezia bought in $92.5 million acquisition

Jacksonville-based developer and real estate investor Regency Centers, along with a partner, bought the shopping center in December.

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Observer Staff
January 11, 2017

Slain Orlando Police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton was Dr. Phillips alumna, Ocoee resident

After a lifetime of serving the community she loved, Orlando Police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, an Ocoee resident and alumna of Dr. Phillips High, was killed in the line of duty Monday, Jan. 9.

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Gabby Baquero
January 11, 2017

Windermere Country Club owner files lawsuit against Orange County

The owner of the Windermere Country Club Golf Course has filed a lawsuit against Orange County after its decision to deny him development rights that would have allowed him to build 95 homes.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 8, 2017

Windermere Elementary cultivates learning garden

Once complete, the new learning garden at Windermere Elementary will be a place where students can get outside for some hands-on learning.

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Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2017

Betsy VanderLey: A spotlight on the new District 1 Commissioner

A lifelong geology enthusiast with childhood aspirations of being an orchestra conductor, Betsy VanderLey, the newly elected District 1 Orange County Commissioner, never foresaw her future involvement in politics.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 5, 2017

FORECAST: What's next for Hamlin?

This year, Central Florida residents can expect to watch even more of West Orange master-planned community Hamlin come to life as ground breaks and more retailers open.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 5, 2017

FORECAST: Building Windermere Wolverine pride

With Windermere High School set to open its doors this August, shaping tradition and Wolverine pride is on the agenda as a community effort.

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Brittany Gaines
January 5, 2017

FORECAST: The tech industry has found a home in Orange County

The industry has been on the rise - a trend expected to continue in 2017

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Gabby Baquero
January 4, 2017

Windermere PD turns over new leaf with new chief

Using his life experiences and effective leadership skills, Windermere Police Chief David Ogden transformed the town’s agency from a department stigmatized by a corrupt history to one of the state's top-ranking law enforcement agencies.