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West Orange Times & Observer | Neighborhood

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 20, 2021
A life fit for a King

The King family has been in Winter Garden for more than a century after Jimmy and Eddie Mae King established roots here. Many of their descendants continue to break barriers.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 20, 2021
Kids Create Art helps local children explore artistic abilities

Sarah Matthews, a former Disney cast member, joined the Kids Create Art team last year to help bring unique artistic experiences to local children.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 20, 2021
Obituary: Virginia "Ginger" Smith Vaughn

Obituary: Virginia "Ginger" Smith Vaughn, 80, died Jan. 11, 2021.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 19, 2021
Obituary: I.T. Jackson

Obituary: I.T. Jackson, 86, of Winter Garden, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 19, 2021
Obituary: Carl "Dicky" Hall

Obituary: Carl "Dicky" Hall, who was born and raised in Winter Garden, died Jan. 7, 2021.

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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 13, 2021
Influencer of the Week: Laura Newman, SunRidge Elementary

Newman is a kindergarten teacher at SunRidge and has been with Orange County Public Schools for 20 years.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 13, 2021
Obituary: Barbara Johnson Tompkins

Obituary: Barbara Johnson Tompkins, 93, died Dec. 24, 2020.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 13, 2021
This week in West Orange County history

These are the names, faces and places that make West Orange County what it is today.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 13, 2021
Matthew Cobb survives cardiac arrest

Matthew Cobb was given a 50% chance of survival after the healthy 20-year-old had a cardiac arrest in November. Doctors can offer no explanation.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 13, 2021
Bob Thompson: An inspired life

The Business Department chairman enjoyed a successful 44-year career at Lakeview and West Orange high schools.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 7, 2021
Register for ONP Gopher Tortoise 3-Miler

The Oakland Nature Preserve is holding the virtual run through Jan. 31.

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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 6, 2021
FORECAST 2021: Meet Edgewood Children's Ranch's executive director

Bruce Jordan’s first year as executive director for Edgewood Children’s Ranch wasn’t easy, but it’s where he is meant to be.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 4, 2021
2020 Year in Photos

Come with us as we revisit some of our favorite images from 2020.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 3, 2021
YEAR IN PHOTOS: December 2020

Here are some of our favorite images published December 2020 in the West Orange Times & Observer and Southwest Orange Observer.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 2, 2021
YEAR IN PHOTOS: November 2020

Here are some of our favorite images published November 2020 in the West Orange Times & Observer and Southwest Orange Observer.

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