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West Orange Times & Observer | News

  • By Annabelle Sikes
  • September 15, 2023
Goldfish Swim School to open new location in Winter Garden

Florida's eighth location, owned by local husband-and-wife duo Gina Jacobs Thomas and Jon Thomas, is slated to open in late 2023.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 14, 2023
Oakland to celebrate Hispanic heritage with several events

The town of Oakland has planned a series of art, history and music events. The first is Friday, Sept. 15.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes
  • September 14, 2023
NY Bagel Deli & Pizza announces its closing in downtown Winter Garden

Business representatives said it closed due to "rent going to a rate we just can’t afford to pay."

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  • By Annabelle Sikes
  • September 14, 2023
Duke Energy customers feeling the pain

Is your Duke Energy bill skyrocketing? You’re not alone. The Observer takes a look at the numbers.

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  • By Michael Eng
  • September 14, 2023
West Orange Chamber of Commerce names new president

Stephen Lewis will join the team Oct. 2. He takes over for longtime President and CEO Stina D’Uva, who is retiring.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 14, 2023
Clermont Costco sets opening date

The highly anticipated retail company giant will welcome its first customers Tuesday, Nov. 14.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 13, 2023
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Deputy James Vignali, Gotha Middle School

Deputy Vignali make sure the students at Gotha Middle School are safe every day.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 13, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Sept. 14, 2023

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

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 13, 2023
Dillard Street Elementary introduces ukuleles to music program

Music teacher Stephanie Bryant has received a set of instruments for her classroom.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 13, 2023
Local church helps food pantry in wake of hurricane

Pastor Fred Bekemeyer and his congregation at Fellowship Bible Church dug into their pockets to send aid to the small island community of Cedar Key.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Andrea Mujica
  • September 13, 2023
New Edgewood Children’s Ranch program takes root

Where there’s life, there’s hope. That's what the students involved in the new Edgewood Children's Ranch's program, Hope Farm, will learn through a hands-on experience in farming.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 13, 2023
A weighty workout: West Orange Ruckers in it for the long haul

When the West Orange Ruckers meet for their three-mile hike on the West Orange Trail, they do so with 20 to 30 extra pounds in their pack.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes
  • September 13, 2023
The Modern Host to close its doors in Winter Garden

Owners Karem Rodriguez and J.P. Navarro opened the shop less than two years ago.

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  • By Andrea Mujica
  • September 12, 2023
Ocoee High School crowns Homecoming king and queen

During the Knights Homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 8, Ocoee High School crowned its 2023 Homecoming king and queen.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • September 12, 2023
Be a Largest Heart 5K fun run is Saturday

The fifth annual event begins and ends at Chapin Station on the West Orange Trail.

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