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West Orange Times & Observer | Neighborhood

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 15, 2024
The heat is on for chili cook-off

The festival features 30 chilis and is a benefit for Legacy Events for Education.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 15, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Matthew Thompson, Ocoee Middle

Matthew Thompson is the food and nutrition manager at Ocoee Middle School, and he is responsible for feeding more than 1,000 students breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 15, 2024
PHOTOS: Winter Garden Rec hosts Little Cupid’s Carnival

Children enjoyed Valentine's crafts, games and snacks on Valentine's Day.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 15, 2024
SOBO Artist of the Month: PJ Svejda

Local artists shed light on their talents and creations in this monthly feature.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • 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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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • February 15, 2024
Ocoee City Commission names Craig Shadrix favorite for City Manager successor

Longtime Ocoee Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix was named by the Commission as choice to succeed retiring City Manager.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • February 15, 2024
SURVEY: How should the Orange County School Board use your tax dollars?

OCPS survey asks taxpayers for feedback on district’s priorities for school construction and maintenance.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 14, 2024
Pooch pizzazz: Groomers create art at freestyling competition

Thirty-five competitors participated in the “anything goes” dog-grooming contest held in Ocoee.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • February 9, 2024
Windermere Prep freshman Diya Somnali led Lakers in Central Florida Brain Bee

The annual neuroscience competition saw Somnali finish in the top 10 and Windermere Prep be awarded best overall school

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 8, 2024
It’s Slurpee time: 7-Eleven opens in Horizon West

Residents near Seidel Road now have a nearby location to get their gas.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque
  • February 8, 2024
D-BAT Winter Garden is the new baseball, softball training facility seeking to redefine training in the area

The new baseball and softball training facility offers athletes a safe haven to train and develop their skills with state-of-the-art equipment and expert training staff.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • 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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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 7, 2024
Ocoee Mardi Gras party serving Cajun, jazz

The downtown event will include food, entertainment, games and a mask contest.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 5, 2024
PHOTOS: 2023 Cub Scout Pack 978 Pinewood Derby

Cub Scout Pack 978’s annual Pinewood Derby event included the inaugural community race this year, in addition to the scout race, and the sibling and parent race.

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  • February 5, 2024
PHOTOS: HAPCO’s Ocoee JazzFest

HAPCO and the city of Ocoee partnered for an evening of jazz music on the lawn of Bill Breeze Park.

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