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Liz Ramos
September 10, 2025

Ocoee baker sees rise in success

Bekah Allen, of Bekah Bakes Bread, looks to spread joy with each of her bakes.

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Liz Ramos
September 4, 2025

Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar is under new ownership

Larry and Holt Cappleman, new owners of Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar, plan to maintain the restaurant’s staples while adding to their family’s legacy in Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
September 3, 2025

First H Mart in Florida to open in Orlando

The Asian market is set to open in Orlando at 10 a.m., Thursday Sept. 25, at 7501 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando.

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Leticia Silva
August 14, 2025

Ocoee High alumni make fashion statement

Alex Gonzalez and Zale Lugo created the Off The Rack Market to bring affordable fashion to the city they call home.

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Megan Bruinsma
August 8, 2025

Have you seen Cookie Monster around Winter Garden?

Realtor Matt Sutton dresses as Cookie Monster and passes out cookies to businesses in Winter Garden with the help of lender Barb Stewart.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 18, 2025

Sew far, sew good: Meet Coruscate Leather & Co. founder Carmen Bishop

During her battle with addiction, Ocoee resident Carmen Bishop rediscovered her love of sewing. She turned that passion into her own business, Coruscate Leather & Co.

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By Kasey Bilodeau
July 3, 2025

10 West Orange County coffee shops to try

Observer Summer School Zone writer Kasey Bilodeau, a self-proclaimed professional coffee addict, shares where to get the best cup of joe in West Orange and Southwest Orange.