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Annabelle Sikes
October 18, 2024

Plans progress on east Winter Garden design

The city hosted a presentation on the East Winter Garden Draft Form-Based Code and the new street, intersection and public space designs for the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
October 18, 2024

Eight Waves looking for volunteers for Holiday Market Craft Night

The nonprofit organization is searching for locals who are passionate about crafting and spreading holiday cheer for a good cause.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
October 18, 2024

Lake Cove Pointe home tops Winter Garden sales from Oct. 7 to 13

The home at 455 Tierra Verde Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 7, for $950,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
October 18, 2024

Ocoee to waive building permit fees for hurricane storm damage repairs

For the next 90 days, building permit fees for hurricane storm damage repairs in the city of Ocoee will be waived following the impacts of Hurricane Milton.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
October 17, 2024

OCPS stiffens punishments for threats

The school district’s change to its discipline policy was announced the same day threat disrupted two of its schools.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 17, 2024

Horizon West Middle has new principal

Andrew Agudo has assumed the top role at the school near Windermere.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 17, 2024

WGHF director presenting history of Winter Garden

Hear Jim Crescitelli share old stories Oct. 18 at Heller Hall.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
October 17, 2024

OCPS, teachers union resolve impasse

The agreement includes teacher salary increases of 2.25% for those rated highly effective (93% of teachers evaluated) and a 1.7% increase for those rated effective (6.5% of teachers evaluated).

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
October 17, 2024

OktoBEARfest to honor founder’s legacy

The seventh annual Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk will be dedicated to Kari Kron Schmitz, the president and founder of Bears Who Care, who lost her battle with cancer in January.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Annabelle Sikes
October 17, 2024

Windermere to host First Responder Essential Worker Appreciation Day

The event is a special opportunity for locals to express gratitude to the dedicated individuals who keep the community safe, restore essential services and facilitate recovery efforts.