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Andrea Mujica
August 12, 2023

PHOTOS: Horizon Hawks seniors decorate parking spots

The parking lot at Horizon High School welcomed seniors and their families Saturday, Aug. 12, so they could paint their assigned parking spots.

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Andrea Mujica
August 12, 2023

PHOTOS: Windermere Wolverines paint senior parking spots

The parking lot at Windermere High School was filled with tents, seniors and their families Saturday, Aug. 12, as they got creative while painting their designated parking lot spaces.

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Andrea Mujica
August 11, 2023

STEAM retreat giving teachers inspiration

Winter Garden resident Ashley Hollern realized her dream of creating a nonprofit that provides real-life experiences to educators they can later take into the classroom.

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Andrea Mujica
August 11, 2023

Community meets, greets Johnny Damon

Local baseball fans gathered at New York Beer Project Saturday, Aug. 5, to meet and greet former MLB player Johnny Damon and to participate in the Local Legends Card Show.

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By DANIEL GONZALEZ I OCOEE HIGH SCHOOL
August 10, 2023

This summer's hot flicks

Summer School Zone writer Daniel Gonzalez selected two of his favorite films of the summer.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 10, 2023

OCPS welcomes students back to school

An estimated 212,000 pupils are headed to their classrooms throughout Orange County Thursday, Aug. 10.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Artist, past SOBO director Paul Gerding dies

Windermere resident Paul Gerding was known for his enthusiasm for art and photography, his charisma and sense of humor, and his love for his family and friends.

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Andrea Mujica
August 9, 2023

West Orange Foundation announces new funding opportunity

With a focus in food insecurity, the West Orange Foundation is excited to launch its 2023 grant application season.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Art students create folk-art mural

A community center in Windermere has a colorful and scenic wall following a summer of painting for eight teens.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Vaudeville memories preserved in late mom’s diaries

Barbara Patch, of Dr. Phillips, has written a book that features excerpts from diary entries her mother wrote when she was a stage performer from 1927 to 1935.

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Andrea Mujica
August 7, 2023

PHOTOS: Water Spring community hosts 2023 Back-to-School carnival

It was a fun afternoon for the Otters as they enjoyed fun games, delicious food and live music during the 2023 Water Spring Elementary and Middle Schools Back to School carnival Saturday, Aug. 5.