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Sam Albuquerque
July 18, 2024

West Orange High School, OARS alum rows at Henley Royal Regatta

Windermere native Victoria Grieder, a coxswain at Rutgers University, competed in the six-day, 26-race royal regatta.

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By AVA MARIE PETROSKI I OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL
July 18, 2024

No right way to write: My experiences at playwriting summer camp

Observer summer writer Ava Marie Petroski stepped out of her comfort zone and studied songwriting.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 18, 2024

Karate kids: Sibling rivalry fuels Jennifer and Zaine Jeffres national championship success

The 8- and 10-year-old brother and sister won big at AAU Karate Nationals in their first year in the sport, thanks in large part to their competitiveness, commitment and coaching.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 18, 2024

Missing 3-year-old found dead at Orlando resort

According to Orange County Sheriff's Office reports, Rakim Akbari had autism and wandered away from his family.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 18, 2024

'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 1: Ambition

The Garden Theatre's “Pippin" is focusing on accessibility and the talented contributions of deaf actors and creatives for audiences to experience the duality of the hearing and non-hearing world.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2024

West Orange County history for the week of July 18, 2024

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2024

Winter Garden introduces new grant program for nonprofits

The grant monies are to support the capability, programs or operations of organizations located in or serving Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2024

Dog rescue needs volunteers so it can help more animals

Consistent helpers are needed at Polka Dogz Pet Rescue to take care of the dogs and shower them with love while they wait to be adopted.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2024

Ocoee invites community to Family Rec Day

The city of Ocoee is holding a Family Rec Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Jim Beech Recreation Center.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2024

Champion rider starts equine-assisted therapy program

Shelby Combs grew up in the horse-riding circuit, amassing many awards, and now she’s using her skills to help people with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2024

Residents speak out against downed trees in Oakland

Folks argue the the town of Oakland, a Tree City USA for more than 20 years, has an obligation to keep its foliage intact when it allows developers to come into the town to build neighborhoods.