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Leticia Silva
July 9, 2026

Windermere extends voting deadline for Run Among the Lakes medal design

Voting began Friday, June 19, and now will run through Friday, July 17.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
July 8, 2026

Horizon West student wins national invention contest for hearing loss

Roy Zheng, 9, was the only contestant in the U.S. to win IDEASforEARS, a global invention contest encouraging children to think creatively to improve the lives of those with hearing loss.

Southwest Orange

By Mia Schaeperkoetter | Staff Intern
July 7, 2026

Read it forward: Windermere student launches book bank

Windermere’s Aanvi Mathur founded the Orlando Book Bank to provide students with the resources and supplies they need to succeed in school.

Southwest Orange
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Liz Ramos
July 4, 2026

PHOTOS: Windermere Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast 2026

The annual pancake breakfasted served up more than just pancakes.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
July 1, 2026

Back-to-school donation drive taking place at OCOM

District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson is hosting a back-to-school hygiene and backpack donation drive at OCOM from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 10.

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By Mia Schaeperkoetter | Staff Intern
July 1, 2026

West Orange serves up patriotic pancake breakfasts

Windermere’s and Winter Garden’s annual pancake breakfasts will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while honoring the community traditions that have connected residents for decades.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
July 1, 2026

America 250: Windermere Prep alumnus takes off to the U.S. Naval Academy

Stephen Horn III combines his passion and dedication for flying and the military by attending the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Leticia Silva
June 29, 2026

The Overlook Apartments collecting donations for Venezuela

The apartment complex is asking residents to donate essentials to those affected in Venezuela.

Southwest Orange
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Megan Bruinsma
June 28, 2026

PHOTOS: Independence Firework Spectacular 2026

Independence community celebrated its 10th anniversary at its annual firework spectacular Saturday, June 27.

Southwest Orange
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Liz Ramos
June 25, 2026

Windermere to host Special Kids Market

Young entrepreneurs will be selling their items during the Windermere Farmer's Market Friday, June 26.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 25, 2026

WAY BACK WHEN: Mary Francis Fischer Howard

Windermere’s Mary Fran Howard was raised in a time when citrus and wilderness ruled the area, children were taught in a tiny schoolhouse, and you could keep livestock in your backyard.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
June 22, 2026

The Blake at Hamlin to host educational Alzheimer's, dementia support group

The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at 4814 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
June 20, 2026

PHOTOS: Hamlin All-American Flag Parade

Hundreds of attendees participated in the Hamlin All-American Flag Parade, a family-friendly parade and celebration, Saturday, June 20.

Southwest Orange
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Liz Ramos
June 19, 2026

PHOTOS: The Art Room summer camp 2026

Campers exercised their creative abilities during The Art Room's summer camp.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
June 17, 2026

Beyond a Down syndrome diagnosis

There are more than 1,200 people with Trisomy 21 — aka Down syndrome — in Orange County — and each has a story to share. They make an impact in the communities in which they live, work and visit.

West Orange Times & Observer

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