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Southwest Orange | Neighborhood

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 15, 2021
This week in history: Dec. 16, 2021

These are the people and events that shaped the West Orange County we know today.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 15, 2021
Teacher wins OUC Orlando Half-Marathon

Joe Farrand, a music teacher at Spring Lake Elementary, came in first place with a time of 1:08:05. His goal is to tackle a full marathon next fall.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2021
PHOTOS Cast Member Pantry Holiday Festival

Former Disney cast members came together for an afternoon of shopping and entertainment.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2021
PHOTOS: Nehrling Gardens Holiday Amaryllis Festival

Nehrling Gardens shared some holiday spirit with lively music, vendors, crafts and plant sales.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 11, 2021
PHOTOS: Gymnastics USA Christmas Spectacular

The event, co-hosted by Gymnastics USA, We Are Winter Garden and Healthy West Orange, featured wholesome fun for the whole family.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 8, 2021
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Michelle Lucas-Lawhorne, of Whispering Oak Elementary School

The VPK instructor is a former Teacher of the Year and was recently named an A+ Teacher.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 8, 2021
Cast Member Pantry hosting holiday festival

The fun event is an opportunity for the community to support the pantry, which helps former Disney workers in need.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 8, 2021
Amaryllis festival set to bloom at Nehrling Gardens

An abundance of flowering plants and artwork will be for sale during the annual holiday event.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 8, 2021
Alyson Chu named Mrs. Winter Garden America

The pageant title holder is working with Shepherd’s Hope as part of her platform of healthy living.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 3, 2021
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Get in the spirit with these upcoming holiday events

West Orange and Southwest Orange residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the season.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 1, 2021
Cycling club gears up for bike drive

The Central Florida Cyclist group is raising funds to provide bicycles to deserving children through the Maxey Community Center.

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    By
  • Chris Martucci
  • November 23, 2021
Winter Garden Christmas tree stand moves to Windermere High School

Although it isn’t at the corner of Dillard and Plant streets, Santa’s Old Fashioned Christmas Trees is still open.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 22, 2021
This week in West Orange County history

These are the people and events that shaped today's West Orange County.

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    By
  • Jim Carchidi
  • November 19, 2021
PHOTOS: Light Up Windermere

The community turned out for a holiday hoopla.

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • November 18, 2021
PHOTOS: Light Up Independence

The early Christmas party left residents wanting s'more.

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