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West Orange Times & Observer | History

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  • January 31, 2023
WGHF hosting history book signing

The history book, by Mike McGinness and Jeff Davies, includes never-before-seen images from around Florida and will be available at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

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  • January 25, 2023
Oakland to celebrate 135 years with Heritage Day

The town of Oakland has a half day of activities scheduled at Speer Park and the town’s arts and heritage center at Saturday's Oakland Heritage Day.

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  • January 25, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 26, 2023

These are the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • January 18, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 19, 2023

These are the movers and shakers of yesteryear in West Orange County.

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  • January 11, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 12, 2023

These are the people and events that shaped the West Orange County we know today.

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  • January 11, 2023
Join WGHF for interview with Rod Reeves

The chat with the local historian will be linked on FB Live Thursday.

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  • December 21, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 22, 2022.

These people and events shaped the West Orange County we know and love today.

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  • December 14, 2022
This week in West Orange County history

These are the people and events in the past that shaped our community.

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  • December 8, 2022
Stage Stop: Offering camping amenities for five decades

George and Annette Spigener opened the Winter Garden campground in 1973, and their children continue operating the family camping tradition today.

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  • December 7, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 8, 2022

These are the names and events from West Orange County's past.

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  • November 16, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 17, 2022

These are the people and events from the area's past that shaped West Orange County.

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  • November 9, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 10, 2022

These are the people and stories from West Orange County's past.

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  • November 2, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 3, 2022

These are the people and events from West Orange County's past.

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  • October 26, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Oct. 27, 2022

Who were the people and what were the events making headlines in West Orange County's past?

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  • October 19, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Oct. 20, 2022

These are the people and events that shaped West Orange County, Florida.

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