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West Orange Times & Observer | Neighborhood

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 14, 2023

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

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
Lakeview Middle adopts new mascot

The adoption took place following discussions with students and parents at the Winter Garden middle school.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
Pregnancy center fulfills dream

Belinda Ford opened the Fiona Jackson Center for Pregnancy in honor of her late cousin.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque
  • December 11, 2023
Santa's Winter Garden Wonderland Village is now open

The free admission event includes free pictures with Santa and will go on until Saturday, Dec. 23.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 11, 2023
PHOTOS: Nehrling Gardens Amaryllis Festival 2023

The annual nature-themed holiday event brought guests to the historic gardens in Gotha.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 11, 2023
PHOTOS: 2023 Gymnastics USA Christmas Spectacular

The free, annual holiday event included an open gym, vendors, food trucks and a special appearance from Santa Claus.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 10, 2023
PHOTOS: 2023 city of Ocoee Jolly Jamboree

The event festivities included the Holiday Dog Parade, tree lighting, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, carnival rides, downtown merchants, food trucks, and special performances.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 8, 2023
PHOTOS: Winter Garden celebrates Hanukkah

Hundreds of residents were in downtown Winter Garden for the Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting event.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 8, 2023
Ocoee crossing guard to host Christmas party for children

Ocoee crossing guard Leonarda Richardson — known to the children as “Mrs. Lee” — is throwing a Christmas party for the students she helps.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 7, 2023
Winter Garden Polar Express event will be held on Dec. 8

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to host the special event put on by the Writer's Block Bookstore

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 7, 2023
Motorcyclist killed in overnight accident near Apopka-Vineland Road

A 32-year-old female died after she lost control of a motorcycle while traveling eastbound on Palm Parkway near Apopka-Vineland Road.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 6, 2023
Scoutmaster closing 2023 with retirement

Todd Shaw has assisted 30 teens in Troop 145 in obtaining their Eagle scout rank.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 6, 2023
SunRidge Middle Snack Shack provides opportunities for inclusion

The Winter Garden school teaches students with special needs the skills to take lunch and snack orders, handle money transactions, and select and deliver the food items purchased.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 6, 2023
Special Hearts Farm holding virtual fundraiser

Boots, Wine and Dine Under the Virtual Stars is Dec. 8 through 10 and will benefit Special Hearts Farm.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 6, 2023
Former Ocoee Police Chief Saima Plasencia claims termination came from coordinated effort following grievance

At the Dec. 5 Ocoee City Commission meeting, the former police chief made a public comment asking the commission to reconsider her termination because she was not afforded proper due process.

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