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Southwest Orange | Neighborhood

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
West Orange County history for the week of July 11, 2024

This area was home to many interesting characters and stories. Here are a few from the past.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
Eight Waves launches Books for Babies program

All new babies born at a local hospital will receive a book to start them on their reading journey.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 10, 2024
WAY BACK WHEN: Fred Shepherd

Longtime Oakland resident Fred Shepherd was born in Winter Garden, and his wife’s family settled in West Orange County in 1919.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • July 8, 2024
Theatre South Playhouse fundraising through cast reunion concert

Theatre South Playhouse will present "Finding Nemo, The Reunion Concert" for one night only in July.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 8, 2024
St. Luke’s UMC opening youth basketball registration

Various age divisions will be offered from kindergarten through middle school in the church’s fall basketball season.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 7, 2024
Vendors sought for West Oaks Farmers Market

Organizers are looking for local folks to sell produce and other artisanal items at the farmers market starting in September.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 2, 2024
West Orange County history for the week of July 4, 2024

This area was home to many interesting characters and stories. Here are a few from the past.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 2, 2024
New Bible-based school opening in fall

Winter Garden Christian Academy is accepting 64 students in kindergarten through third grade in its first year at Faith Family Community Church.

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  • By AVA MARIE PETROSKI I OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL
  • July 2, 2024
Theatre South extends ‘Cyclone’ with pop-up shows

The theater in Dr. Phillips is continuing its sold-out engagement with additional weekend events.

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  • By JAMES GOVERNALI-ANSELM I HORIZON HIGH
  • July 2, 2024
Silver screen shines in 2024 summer season

Searching for some on-screen entertainment? Grab some popcorn and soda, and try one of these summer blockbusters!

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 29, 2024
PHOTOS: Annual Independence Firework Spectacular in Horizon West

The Independence Village in Horizon West kicked off the Fourth of July celebrations with its annual fireworks event.

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  • By AVERY BANGSUND I FOUNDATION ACADEMY
  • June 26, 2024
In the words of Ted Lasso: ‘Football is life’

Avery Bangsund has been playing the sport since she was 4 and plans to continue through college.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 26, 2024
National champion golfer, Ian Supra Memorial Foundation team up for charity golf tournament

The fourth annual Brendan Valdes Charity Golf Scramble vs. Pediatric Cancer raised $32,000 to benefit children diagnosed with cancer.

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  • By LILY PARKER I WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
  • June 26, 2024
Local student experiences 2024 Sanibel Sea School

Lily Parker: ‘After camp, I know how to jump a car, change a tire, perform CPR safely and use a paddle board.’

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 26, 2024
West Orange County history for the week of June 27, 2024

What events were taking place in the past that shaped our area?

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