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By Amy Quesinberry
February 1, 2023

Lift Disability Network starts Club Elevate

The Club Elevate day program for adults with developmental needs opened earlier this month at a local church and is designed to give participants socializing skills and allow them to gain some independence.

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By Amy Quesinberry
February 1, 2023

New nonprofit WG100 aims to provide quarterly grants

WG100 was created by Alex Douglas to raise much-deserved funds to be distributed to nonprofits in West Orange County.

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By Amy Quesinberry
February 1, 2023

Matt’s Mission donates AED to city of Winter Garden

A defibrillator donated by the Cobb family and Matt’s Mission will be placed at the downtown pavilion and is designed for public use.

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By Amy Quesinberry
February 1, 2023

Oakland to investigate Johns Lake Canal issues

The canal was dug more than 70 years ago to drain Johns Lake overflow into Lake Apopka, but over the years the outfall discharge shifted course and lakefront residents are paying the price.

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By Annabelle Sikes
February 1, 2023

Water Spring Middle to present Disney's High School Musical 2 Jr.

The play will take place on Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4.

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By Annabelle Sikes
February 1, 2023

Town of Windermere hosting public walk through of proposed Healthy West Orange/Rotary Pavilion

A project between Windermere Rotary Inc. and the West Orange Healthcare District may bring an outdoor pavilion to the northwest corner of Town Square Park.

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By Michael Eng
January 31, 2023

Ocoee to host Lunar New Year celebration

Ocoee will celebrate the holiday with a lion dance performance at Ocoee City Hall.

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By Andrea Mujica
January 30, 2023

PHOTOS: Big Orange Awards 2023

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce returned with its annual awards ceremony on Friday, Jan. 27, at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.

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By Michael Eng
January 30, 2023

Austin Arthur to enter Orange County Commission race

The longtime Winter Garden resident will file his candidacy for District 1 this week. He is the first to challenge current County Commissioner Nicole Wilson.

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By Amy Quesinberry
January 30, 2023

West Orange Habitat to break ground on three new homes

The Habitat groundbreaking ceremony is Wednesday evening at the site on Bethune Avenue in Winter Garden.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Rosen JCC hosts Winterfest 2023

The Rosen JCC welcomed families and friends to the annual event on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the community center.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Science Night at Lake Whitney Elementary

The event, co-hosted by the Orlando Science Center, featured a night full of fun and educational activities on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 28, 2023

Listening session: Windermere residents sound off on pavilion

A project between Windermere Rotary Inc. and the West Orange Healthcare District may bring an outdoor pavilion to the northwest corner of Town Square Park.

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By Michael Eng
January 27, 2023

Plant Street estate tops Winter Garden-area sales from Jan. 14 to 22

The home at 900 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, sold Jan. 17, for $3.1 million.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 26, 2023

City mulls options to keep its downtown charm

The historic fabric of Winter Garden remains largely intact; however, District 1 Commissioner Lisa Bennett believes the city is coming to a turning point.

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