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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 9, 2023
Local music scene heats up at Playa Pizza

Playa Pizza owner Stephen Facella and local musician Benjamin Neil are partnering to host a new event called “Fortune Finds,” a weekly songwriters showcase and open jam.

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    By
  • Andrea Mujica
  • February 9, 2023
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lucas Drone

Drone became recently a two-time champion of the Massung Scramble Tournament. Drone competed in the 134-pound category and improved his season record to 30-4.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 8, 2023
WGHF showcases schooldays

The heritage foundation takes a look back at Winter Garden’s two former high schools, Lakeview and Drew.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 8, 2023
ONP hosting Pours at the Preserve

The evening Pours at the Preserve wine event is Saturday, Feb. 11.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 8, 2023
Pam Gould resigns from Shepherd’s Hope

The president and CEO of the nonprofit Shepherd's Hope is leaving her position to concentrate on a different path in public service.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 8, 2023
Crooked Can expanding into Lake County

Andy Sheeter, founder of the Winter Garden brewery, is making plans to open a 40,000-square-foot destination brewery in Minneola.

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  • February 8, 2023
Obituary: Willie T. Fincher Sr.

Obituary: Willie T. Fincher Sr., 80, of Ocoee, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 8, 2023
Winter Garden combining music, heritage for festival

The city is celebrating its 120th anniversary with an all-day event featuring six entertainment stages with a variety of music genres plus a look at Winter Garden’s extended history through exhibitions and tours.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 8, 2023
BREAKING: Bill Cowles, Orange County Supervisor of Elections, will not seek re-election

Cowles announced today that he intends to retire at the end of his current term, Jan. 6, 2025.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 8, 2023
Ocoee cadet awarded gold stars at The Citadel

Gage Timberlake is one of the more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2022 semester.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 7, 2023
Take Over the Trails coming to Oakland

Healthy West Orange is celebrating physical activity and social engagement along the trail Feb. 17.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 7, 2023
Oakland celebrates Black History Month with new exhibition

The town of Oakland is holding an opening reception Feb. 9 for ‘Hold Fast to Dreams.’

  • West Orange Times & Observer
    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 6, 2023
Jeremiah's joins Horizon West

The Italian ice shop is known for its sweet treats including gelati and soft serve.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 6, 2023
OCPS earns national recognition for magnet programs

The eleven programs that earned excellence or distinction awards included three from West Orange and Southwest Orange County.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 6, 2023
District 1 commissioner hosting in-person office hours this week

Nicole Wilson will welcome residents to talk about their neighborhood this week in Horizon West.

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