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Annabelle Sikes
March 22, 2023

BREAKING: Boat ramps now open in town of Windermere

All Orange County boat ramps are now open, including the three located within the town's limits.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Maryland Fried Chicken: End of an era for Winter Garden's crispy chicken in the yellow box

Maryland Fried Chicken, a staple in Winter Garden for 57 years, is closing its doors, and folks have been visiting the restaurant one last time to get their familiar crispy chicken in the bright yellow box.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Agoraphobia: Bound by home's four walls

For people like Ye’vette Toms, who has agoraphobia, getting an identification card is nearly impossible. A mobile unit will be in Winter Garden next week to assist residents who are unable to visit the DMV.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Obituary: James "Jim" Tramonte

Obituary: James "Jim" Tramonte, 63, of Winter Garden, died Thursday, March 9, 2023.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Obituary: David Wayne Mathews

Obituary: David Wayne Mathews, 70, of Winter Garden, died March 4, 2023.

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Andrea Mujica
March 22, 2023

Hampton Woods home tops Ocoee sales from March 10 to 17

The home at 2445 Kennoway Court, sold March 13, for $485,000.

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Andrea Mujica
March 21, 2023

Horizon High girls flag football overpowers Olympia

With a 39-6 victory over the Olympia Titans Monday, March 20, the Lady Hawks soared to a 7-0 overall season record.

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Andrea Mujica
March 21, 2023

City Commission to swear in re-elected mayor and new city commissioners

Johnson, Firstner and Kennedy will be sworn in at the Ocoee Commission meeting Tuesday, March 21.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 20, 2023

Winter Garden teacher publishes first book

Peyton Giessuebel, who holds two degrees with three educational certifications, has written a book about failure.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 20, 2023

Reserve at Cypress Point home tops Dr. Phillips sales from March 10 to 17

The home at 8908 Grey Hawk Point, sold March 13, for $1,300,000.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 19, 2023

Windermere PD earns accreditation

The Windermere Police Department officially became an Accredited Police Agency by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation in February. Accreditation has been a long-term goal of the department since Chief Dave Ogden joined in 2013.