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West Orange Times & Observer | Neighborhood

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • 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 14, 2024
PHOTOS: Warrior seniors claim their parking spaces

West Orange High seniors left their mark in the school parking lot during the annual fall tradition.

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  • By AVERY BANGSUND I FOUNDATION ACADEMY
  • August 14, 2024
PHOTOS: Foundation Academy seniors mark their spots

Seniors grabbed paint brushes and paint cans for a morning of personalizing their parking spaces at Foundation Academy.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 13, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Nicole Puhr, of Oakland Avenue Charter School

Influencer of the Week Nicole Puhr has been at OACS for four years and is the math intervention teacher.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • August 13, 2024
Shred-A-Thon is back Aug. 17 at Olympia High

The Orange County Sheriff's Office event, to help securely dispose of your sensitive documents, is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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  • By LILY PARKER I WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
  • August 8, 2024
Just because summer is ending doesn't mean the fun has to!

With the fall season comes plenty of exciting activities.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 7, 2024
Eight Waves collecting hygiene essentials for children in need

The items donated will be put together for a Healthy & Happy Child Kit.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 7, 2024
SOBO Artist of the Month: Mary Beth Lesko

Meet this month's featured artist, who has been painting and drawing since she was 16.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • 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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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 7, 2024
Barbershop quartet takes gold

Four local men, including a father-son duo, placed first in an international competition held this summer in Ohio.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 7, 2024
Arts After 5 students stage 'Willy Wonka Jr.'

East Winter Garden youth put on a successful rendition of “Willy Wonka Jr.” as golden ticket winners, Oompa-Loompas, the Candy Man and more at Maxey Elementary School.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • August 3, 2024
Renovations coming to Zanders Park

The renovations will include new fencing and upgraded playground equipment that will reorient the play area around the basketball courts.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • August 3, 2024
City of Ocoee to give away sandbags amid storm preparations

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the city will open a self-service sandbag distribution site for residents.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 2, 2024
Chamber hosts annual political hobnob

Dozens of candidates were eager to share their goals if elected or reelected with attendees at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s yearly political event.

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  • August 1, 2024
WO youth club to be named for Junes

The future Boys & Girls Clubs branch in Winter Garden will be known as the June Family Club.

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