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Liz Ramos
June 19, 2025

New sushi restaurant coming to Horizon West

Sushi Kandhi will open in the new Shoppes at Lakeview.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
June 18, 2025

New Horizon West Church begins construction

The construction will take place in two phases.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
June 18, 2025

Sidewalk repairs begin in the town of Windermere

These repairs will increase safety and walkability in the area.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
June 16, 2025

Road closures in Windermere

Some roads will be closed this week in Windermere.

Southwest Orange

Leticia Silva
June 13, 2025

Celebrate International Day of Yoga by joining a free class

Horizon Yoga Studio is offering free classes daily to commemorate International Day of Yoga on Saturday, June 21.

Southwest Orange

By Liz Ramos and Debra Garcia
June 12, 2025

Windermere residents open their 14th Ace Hardware

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce officially cut the ribbon on Toole’s Ace Hardware of Windermere Monday, June 9.

Southwest Orange
Business

Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Windermere Sea Cadets earn top national award

The Lone Sailor Division was named the No. 1 Sea Cadet unit in the nation.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Orange County teachers vote to keep union

Members voted to keep Orange County Classroom Teachers Association as their bargaining agent.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Duke Energy expands rebate program

Eligible customers can earn up to $3,850 in home-improvement rebates – more than double last year’s $1,700 savings potential.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Tourism tax collections see boost in April

Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced April 2025 collections were $33,124,300, a 9.3% increase compared to April 2024.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
June 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Dr. P. Phillips YMCA hosts Summer Safety Splash

In partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the YMCA event was all about helping keep kids safe this summer.

Southwest Orange

Liz Ramos
June 5, 2025

Anytime Fitness to open location in Hamlin

The fitness center will have a grand opening at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at 5724 Hamlin Groves Trail.

Southwest Orange
Business

Liz Ramos
June 4, 2025

Orange County unveils plans for Horizon West Park

Construction on Silverleaf Park is expected to begin in 2027.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
June 4, 2025

West Orange, Southwest Orange residents experience Epic Universe

Residents share their thoughts on Orlando's newest theme park.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
June 4, 2025

Patient reunites with care team at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

Indiana's Dawn Klatt and Dr. Emily Helmick are highlighting Hernia Awareness Month in June.

Southwest Orange
News

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New sushi restaurant coming to Horizon West

New Horizon West Church begins construction

Sidewalk repairs begin in the town of Windermere

Road closures in Windermere

Celebrate International Day of Yoga by joining a free class

Windermere residents open their 14th Ace Hardware

Windermere Sea Cadets earn top national award

Orange County teachers vote to keep union

Duke Energy expands rebate program

Tourism tax collections see boost in April

PHOTOS: Dr. P. Phillips YMCA hosts Summer Safety Splash

Anytime Fitness to open location in Hamlin

Orange County unveils plans for Horizon West Park

West Orange, Southwest Orange residents experience Epic Universe

Patient reunites with care team at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

New sushi restaurant coming to Horizon West

Scoops under new ownership with the same vision

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