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Orange Observer | West Orange Times & Observer

    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 22, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: May 23, 2024

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

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 22, 2024
Local “cowboys” head out on mission to Colorado dude ranch

The group of men is led by Winter Garden resident Joel Johnson, who has been volunteering at the Christian ranch for veterans and first responders for 11 years.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 22, 2024
Developer nixes hotel plans, earns Oakland approval.

The Oakland Town Commission also approved changes to the Briley Farm project.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 22, 2024
Winter Garden to host annual Memorial Day ceremony

The event speaker will be newly elected District 3 City Commissioner Chloe Johnson.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 22, 2024
Obituary: Wayne Wincey

Obituary: Wayne Wincey died May 15, 2024.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 22, 2024
Brynmar home tops Ocoee sales from May 13 to 19

The home at 3594 Cheswick Drive, Ocoee, sold May 13, for $600,000.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • May 21, 2024
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits opening in Winter Garden

The location will be the second in the West Orange County area, with the closest currently being in Ocoee.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 21, 2024
Lakeside at Hamlin home tops Horizon West sales from May 13 to 19

The home at 5349 Lake Virginia St., Winter Garden, sold May 17, for $805,000.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 20, 2024
Olympia High hires its next boys basketball coach

Justin Shipp, a former Windermere High and Dr. Phillips High assistant coach, has been tapped to take over for the retiring Rob Gordon.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 20, 2024
Windermere baseball falls in title game, finishes historic 2024 season as state runner-ups

After first-ever regional title win and state championship game appearance, the Wolverines fall to Stoneman Douglas High in finals, 3-2.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 20, 2024
PHOTOS: Ocoee High's senior end of an era field day

As the Class of 2024 says goodbye to high school, Ocoee seniors mark the “End of an Era” with a sendoff field day full of fun.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 19, 2024
Pre-teen in custody in Ocoee shooting

A 55-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday, May 17; police ID’d an 11-year-old as the shooter.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 19, 2024
PHOTOS: Horizon High's 2024 senior sunset

As the Class of 2024 says goodbye to high school, Horizon seniors are going out in style at their senior sunset event.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 18, 2024
Windermere and Horizon softball win regional titles, advance to state semifinals

In Class 7A, Wolverines top Steinbrenner High while Hawks beat Osceola High in 5A.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 18, 2024
Windermere High baseball advances to state championship game

After a 2-1 win over Timber Creek High, the Wolverines will face Marjory Stoneman Douglas High for the 7A state championship game.

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