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West Orange Times & Observer | History

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 28, 2024
Heritage foundation exhibition honors Lions Club

‘One Last Roar’ depicts photos and memorabilia that chronicle the organization’s impact on the community.

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  • August 28, 2024
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of Aug. 29, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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  • August 21, 2024
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for the week of Aug. 22, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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  • August 21, 2024
Dyson legacy started with George and Annie Bell Dyson

George Dyson and his wife, Annie Bell, are the first of four generations to keep businesses operating in east Winter Garden, providing places for residents to shop, dine, hang out and open their own commercial endeavors.

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  • August 14, 2024
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for the week of Aug. 15, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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  • August 14, 2024
WAY BACK WHEN: Alice Dees Kennedy

Alice Kennedy was born and raised in Winter Garden, as was her mother, Pauline Newton Dees. Kennedy’s grandfather was A.B. Newton, the man credited with kickstarting commerce and government in the city.

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  • August 7, 2024
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for the week of Aug. 8, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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  • July 31, 2024
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for the week of Aug. 1, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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  • July 28, 2024
City of Ocoee prepares for 2025 centennial anniversary celebrations

The city will honor its 100 years with a plethora of events next year.

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  • July 24, 2024
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of July 25, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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  • July 17, 2024
West Orange County history for the week of July 18, 2024

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

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  • July 17, 2024
East Winter Garden residents invited to share local stories

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is hosting a forum to gather photos and tales of families in the historic black neighborhood.

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  • July 10, 2024
West Orange County history for the week of July 11, 2024

This area was home to many interesting characters and stories. Here are a few from the past.

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  • July 10, 2024
WAY BACK WHEN: Fred Shepherd

Longtime Oakland resident Fred Shepherd was born in Winter Garden, and his wife’s family settled in West Orange County in 1919.

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  • July 4, 2024
Orlando QB Shootout, Battle in the Pit camps return to West Orange

The combined quarterback, skill position and linemen camp/competition is returning for a fourth year to Central Florida Christian Academy Saturday, July 13.

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