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By Michael Eng
March 29, 2023

Hull Island home tops Winter Garden-area sales from March 18 to 24

The home at 1224 Hull Island Drive, Oakland, sold March 23, for $1,275,000.

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Real Estate

Andrea Mujica
March 29, 2023

Olympia softball team snags another win

The Lady Titans defeated University High School 11-1 during a non-district game Tuesday, March 28.

Sports

Andrea Mujica
March 29, 2023

Orange County burn ban in effect

As of Tuesday, March 28, Orange County approved a burn ban ordinance to prohibit residents from having open fire activities such as camp fires, bonfires, yard and trash burning, among others.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

Wilson hosts Town Hall meeting in Horizon West

The biggest news coming from the Horizon West Town Hall meeting is Windermere High School likely will have a stadium built on its campus by this fall.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Abel Romero Rodriguez, Maxey Elementary

The custodian at Maxey Elementary takes pride in keeping the campus looking nice and always is willing to help others.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

Catch the spring fever at Bloom & Grow festival

The Bloom & Grow Garden Society is holding its popular annual Spring Fever in the Garden outdoor-themed event Saturday and Sunday in downtown Winter Garden.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: March 30, 2023

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

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

Last Winter Garden citrus plant closes

Heller Bros. Packing Corp., which opened on Ninth Street in 1939, has ended its citrus production line after 84 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 29, 2023

1938-2022: Tom Garrison brought magic to Disney, family

Tom Garrison’s decades-long career with Disney started in the mailroom. He was among the company’s California executives who relocated to Florida to open Walt Disney World.