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Southwest Orange | Opinion

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  • Michael Eng
  • April 28, 2020
Observed: What you missed if you were too wrapped up in cancel culture

When we finally emerge from this unprecedented time, I want to remember the stories of hope, of love, of West Orange pulling together to lift one another up.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 23, 2019
OBSERVED: Windermere band misses Homecoming dance, gains lifelong memories

Windermere High School scheduled its Homecoming dance on the same day as one of the marching band's biggest competitions.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 3, 2019
Daughter conquers bike, fear of failure

Two years ago, Santa had left our daughter a sparkling two-wheeler beside the Christmas tree.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 15, 2019
Welcome to Observer School Zone!

This new feature will deliver unparalleled coverage of West Orange County's education community.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Guest Author
  • May 15, 2019
MY VIEW: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

In May 1986, President Ronald Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to “heighten public awareness.”

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2019
GOTCHA!

Longtime readers of the West Orange Times & Observer, Windermere Observer and OrangeObserver.com know our company has a tradition of having a little fun on April Fools’ Day.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 18, 2018
Obituary: Francis Patrick Mullahy

Francis Patrick Mullahy, 84, of Windermere, died Friday, July 13, 2018.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Obituaries
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2017
MY VIEW: Students shadow Windermere mayor

Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn held his annual Spend a Day with the Mayor event May 4.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2017
MY VIEW: Windermere, the town that built me

There’s a reason why, when introducing myself to a complete stranger, I note that I am from Windermere and not Orlando.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2017
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote “yes” on new town charter

Ernest Myers urges Windermere residents to vote yes March 14 on new charter proposal.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
OUR VIEW: High school’s name will cause confusion

Like most everything surrounding the West Orange relief high school, even choosing the school’s permanent name did not take place without controversy.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 20, 2016
OBSERVED: Baby girl restores my faith in miracles

Calliope Quinn Eng was born at 8:37 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. Ten-and-one-half weeks premature, she weighed 2 pounds, 12 ounces and was 15 inches long.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2016
MY VIEW: Regional cooperation helps us all

I am a firm believer in home rule, a simple concept that recognizes that the government closest to the people governs best.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Opinion
    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 7, 2016
THESE TIMES: Thanks for the journey, Odyssey

Saying good-bye to my trusted family vehicle wasn't easy.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2016
GOTCHA! Happy April Fools' Day!

No, the story you just read isn't true.

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