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Leticia Silva
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland hosts block party for its community

The town of Oakland held a block party Friday, Sept. 19 at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center.

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Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Man arrested for murder of Winter Garden engineer six years later

The murder took place in 2019, a day after Michael Kotait left home for Gainesville to see family, officials said.

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Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Westbrooke Elementary renovates its media center

Artist Jordan Emmitt created a colorful space for kids at the school, further enhancing the media center’s renovations.

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Leticia Silva
September 15, 2025

Ocoee to host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Ocoee will host a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at Ocoee Lakeshore Center.

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By Observer Staff
September 12, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange Times & Observer celebrates 120 years

The West Orange Times & Observer, West Orange’s only hyperlocal community newspaper, threw a birthday party to celebrate its 120th anniversary. And the whole community was invited.

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Liz Ramos
September 10, 2025

Ocoee baker sees rise in success

Bekah Allen, of Bekah Bakes Bread, looks to spread joy with each of her bakes.

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Leticia Silva
September 3, 2025

Waste Pro provides recommendations to Oakland residents

Waste Pro employees attended last week’s Town Commission meeting to address residents’ concerns.

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By Observer Staff
September 2, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise Breakfast

The Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise Breakfast was held at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the school.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

Oakley's Trailside Treats

Oakland has treats! Oakley's Trailside Treats is a snack stand built for walkers, bikers and families in the Oakland area.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

DWS Group acquires Winter Garden Village

The asset management company recently bought the shopping center for $165 million.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

Vibrant: A new way to assist maturing adults

Foundation for a Healthier West Orange’s newest investment, Vibrant, is a nonprofit that will empower adults in the Dr. Phillips, Winter Garden and Ocoee areas.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

Ocoee's new addition: Rock 'N Rev

Rock ‘N Rev opened earlier this year in Ocoee. It features American-style cuisine and themes, with live music every weekend.

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Leticia Silva
August 25, 2025

Ocoee's food truck battle

The city is hosting a food truck battle from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at 125 N. Lakeshore Center, Ocoee.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 23, 2025

Historic Edgewater Hotel in downtown Winter Garden closes

After opening for business nearly a century ago, the Plant Street bed-and-breakfast has closed its doors and will be sold.

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Leticia Silva
August 23, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Oakland's block party

The town’s block party will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center, 126 Petris Ave., Oakland.

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