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Andrea Mujica
April 26, 2023

TALL TALE: Meet the man behind Ocoee Bamboo Farm

When Gage began to feed his passion toward bamboos, he wasn’t sure he would be successful. Today, the 20-acre farm located in the heart of Ocoee has more than 50 varieties of bamboos.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 26, 2023

"So fetch": WOHS theater bringing “Mean Girls” to stage

West Orange High opens the show "Mean Girls" Wednesday, April 26, and tickets for the five-day show are available online and at the door.

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Andrea Mujica
April 26, 2023

Ocoee to examine election language

The Ocoee City Commission called for a revision of the current City Charter during its Tuesday, April 18, meeting.

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Andrea Mujica
April 25, 2023

Foundation Academy football defensive coordinator celebrates heart transplant anniversary

Foundation Academy alum and current football defensive coordinator Denzel Irvin celebrated the first anniversary of his heart transplant surgery Saturday, April 22, surrounded by family and friends.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 24, 2023

Ocoee High Class of 1973 seeks classmates for reunion

The 50-year reunion of the Ocoee Cardinals will be held in June.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 24, 2023

ONP hosting Master Naturalist program

Folks interested in learning more about Florida’s environment are invited to participate in the Florida Master Naturalist Program.

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Andrea Mujica
April 21, 2023

GOAL-ORIENTED: Local plays soccer in England

SunRidge Middle School eighth-grader and budding soccer star John Christian “JC” Lewis took his game across the pond with US Club Soccer.

Sports

Andrea Mujica
April 20, 2023

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Ellenback

Ellenback currently is ranked No. 6 in the state for pole vault and recently won the Metro West championship for pole vault.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: April 20, 2023

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Second chances: Sheena Meade working to clear records

Windermere resident Sheena Meade has received a TED2023 award to continue helping rebuild the lives of people who have been incarcerated and rehabilitated but still have a criminal record.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Registration opens for Windermere Run Among the Lakes

The 31st Windermere Run Among the Lakes event is expected to sell out, as it has in years past.

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Andrea Mujica
April 19, 2023

DECA in need of 1,000 volunteers

One thousand businesspeople from the Orlando area are needed Monday, April 24, to evaluate more than 19,000 high school students in one of DECA's competitive events.

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Andrea Mujica
April 19, 2023

Ocoee resident Ages Hart gets sworn in as District 4 Commissioner

During the Tuesday, April 18, Ocoee Commission meeting, Ocoee resident Ages Hart was sworn in as the interim District 4 Commissioner.

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Andrea Mujica
April 19, 2023

SEEING DOUBLE: Twin sisters anchor Legacy Eagles softball

Avery and Madison Velazquez have shared every experience in life together, including being involved in the same sports and the same teams. The twins play together in the Legacy High softball team.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Strates fair opens Friday in Winter Garden

The community can enjoy 10 days of fun with amusement rides, skills games and carnival fare at the Winter Garden Fair.

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