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Eric Gutierrez
January 8, 2020

FORECAST: Ocoee on the rise as city sees largest growth period in its history

With City Center West Orange, a redevelopment of downtown and more than 1,000 homes coming, Ocoee leaders are ready for a big 2020.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 8, 2020

FORECAST: West Orange leaders seek details, relief from proposed sales tax

Last year, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings proposed a one-cent sales tax increase to combat traffic and transportation issues. But so far, few details have emerged about how that money will be spent.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 8, 2020

Apartment site plan, commercial development on commission agenda

Winter Garden commissioners will consider the site plan for a new apartment complex and discuss a proposed project on Winter Garden Vineland Road.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 8, 2020

FORECAST: Relief school, other solutions on agenda to battle overcrowding in 2020

Another relief school is on the way for West Orange County this year, while others find creative ways to manage overcrowding until relief schools can be built.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
January 8, 2020

FORECAST: Rapid growth poses challenges for Horizon West

Although the plan for Horizon West has not changed since it was conceived in the 1990s, no one could have anticipated the rapidity of the community’s growth.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2020

FORECAST: Going to the polls in West Orange County — who are the candidates?

Find out what elections are coming up in West Orange County and whose names are on the ballots for local municipalities and the county.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2020

FORECAST: Reconstruction, realignments aim to improve downtown Winter Garden mobility

The city of Winter Garden is starting an ambitious redevelopment project along South Dillard Street and has plans to realign the West Orange Trail in two places and create a downtown “Central Park.”

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2020

This week in history

Do you recognize the names, faces and places from West Orange County's history?

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2020

Obituary: Marcia Lynn Harris

Obituary: Marcia Lynn Harris, 65, a lifelong resident of Central Florida, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 6, 2020

Disney legend Bob Matheison dies

Longtime Windermere resident Bob Matheison was handpicked by Walt to take several attractions to the New York World’s Fair. He later helped bring the Disney magic to Florida.