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West Orange Times & Observer | History

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • March 26, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: March 28, 2024

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

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  • March 14, 2024
How did three Henrys change Florida?

A presentation at the Central Florida Railroad Museum will feature the ingenuity of three men who brought growth and development to the area.

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  • March 13, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: March 14, 2024

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

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  • February 28, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 29, 2024

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

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  • February 28, 2024
Meals on Wheels: Train museum showcases Dining in Style exhibition

One of the most memorable experiences of any passenger train ride was enjoying a fancy meal in the dining car.

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  • February 21, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 22, 2024

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

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  • February 15, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 15, 2024

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

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  • February 7, 2024
Woman’s Club of Ocoee: A century of service

For 100 years, women in Ocoee and West Orange County have come together to improve their community and support many local endeavors.

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  • January 31, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 1, 2024

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

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  • January 31, 2024
1924 – 2023: Winter Garden educator Mary Baker Eddy shaped many young lives

Mary Baker Eddy was known as a caring teacher with a sharp eye and an intolerance for foolishness at Winter Garden and Dillard Street elementary schools.

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  • January 24, 2024
Winter Garden Heritage serves up downtown food tours

Sign up for a food tour to sample unique and popular menu items and learn about the city of Winter Garden's long history.

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  • January 24, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 25, 2024

Local residents and businesses have been making news for more than a century.

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  • January 17, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 18, 2024

These stories and residents were making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • January 17, 2024
Historian completes Gotha history book

Kathleen Klare spent several years gathering details of the Gotha community’s rich past and unearthed some interesting facts about the residents and their lives.

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  • January 17, 2024
1930-2024: Amanda Booker loved on Tildenville children for decades

Amanda Booker ran the area’s daycare center and provided love, education, nutrition and health care to the youngest residents.

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