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Sam Albuquerque
May 21, 2025

Windermere-based NXT GEN flag football team qualifies for Junior Olympics in Houston

The team is asking the community for help getting there.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Gianna Landri, The First Academy track and field

After claiming gold in the 400-meter dash at regionals and districts, TFA’s Gianna Landri established herself as one of state’s top middle school runners.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 29, 2025

West Orange High alum Doug Nikhazy makes MLB debut

The former Windermere Little Leaguer pitched three innings for the Cleveland Guardians in a 7-3 home loss to the Boston Red Sox.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 24, 2025

Winter Garden nonprofit Global Not Local recognized by Mayor Jerry L. Demings

After a recent youth basketball clinic, Demings sent a letter of recognition of the nonprofit’s 'contribution and support to underserved communities in Orange County.’

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
April 22, 2025

Windermere High football hosting first youth development camp

Run by the Wolverines’ coaches and players, the April 26 camp will focus on developing elementary and middle school-aged athletes.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
April 20, 2025

Lift Disability Network, Gymnastics USA announce community partnership agreement

The partnership between the local gymnastics facility and nonprofit reflects shared commitment to providing inclusive opportunities for children with special needs.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 16, 2025

Meet the husband-and-wife duo bringing a $1 billion youth sports complex to Ocoee

Jaime and Anne-Marie Douglas are the CEO and President of the Montierre Development team behind The Dynasty|Ocoee project set to revolutionize the youth sports landscape as we know it.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 27, 2025

Dr. Phillips Little League hosting youth umpire skills clinic

The youth umpire skills clinic for DPLL's Majors, Juniors and Senior Division Little League families is specifically designed to develop junior umpires.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
March 13, 2025

Olympia High boys basketball to host youth basketball camp

Led by the Titans coaching staff, this camp for fifth- to eighth-graders is a great opportunity for young athletes to develop fundamental basketball skills.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 27, 2025

Regional sports complex development, The Dynasty, receives key approvals from Ocoee

Ocoee Commission unanimously approved a future land use map amendment and rezoning of the property for the billion-dollar development.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 26, 2025

Local youth gymnastics star Jocelyn James taking first steps toward Olympic dream

Horizon West's Jocelyn James is flying up the youth gymnastics ranks, demonstrating the skills and drive required to turn a lofty dream into a reality.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee Middle boys, girls hoops top Sunridge Middle in cluster title games

Both Cardinals teams maintain their undefeated records after winning the Southwest Orange County Cluster Championship on the road.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
February 14, 2025

Fight the good fight: Family Church to host conference featuring athletes, coaches

For its third annual men’s conference, Family Church will host 10 guest speakers from the sports world for TED Talk-like conversations on this year’s theme — Fight the Good Fight.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 8, 2025

Building a Dynasty: Ocoee’s $1 billion sports complex to begin construction in 2025

In 2025, the southeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka Road and Fullers Cross Road will see the 159-acre sports facility, dubbed The Dynasty | Ocoee, begin to emerge.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 29, 2024

Legacy High athletic director, girls basketball coach Russell Hunt to resign

Hunt announced he is resigning from both positions but will finish the season as the girls hoops coach.

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