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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 9, 2022

This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 10, 2022

These are the people and stories from West Orange County's past.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 9, 2022

Tildenville teacher flies to Middle East for military pinning

Jenna Vincitore surprised her husband during a ceremony in which he was promoted to U.S. Navy chief.

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Andrea Mujica
November 9, 2022

Spa, bakery could occupy new Ocoee building

The Ocoee City Commission approved 3-1 an amendment to the Ocoee Landings project that paves the way for a new three-story, 51,680-square-foot mixed-use building.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 9, 2022

American Legion Post 63 returns with sixth annual Challenge 22 Walk and Picnic

The event aims to raise money and awareness for veteran suicide.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 9, 2022

Reading Reindeer: Give the gift of reading to local children through police programs

The Orange Observer is collecting new books for ages birth to 17 to be delivered to those in need just before the holidays.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 9, 2022

Ocoee fashion designer pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman with new design

Santia McKoy, of S&M Custom Design LLC, said the deceased actor made a large impact on her since the release of the first "Black Panther" movie.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 9, 2022

Windermere town administrative offices plan to close ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

The offices will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 10, and will open at a date to be determined.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 9, 2022

Oakland welcomes new police chief

Darron Esan brings 26 years of law-enforcement experience to the town and wants to focus on the principles of Community Oriented Policing.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 9, 2022

Sandbags available in Winter Garden

The city is providing up to 10 filled bags until noon Wednesday, Nov. 9.

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Michael Eng
November 9, 2022

Estates at Phillips Landing home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Oct. 22 to 28

The home at 8742 Southern Breeze Drive, Orlando, sold Oct. 28, for $1,200,000.

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Observer Staff
November 8, 2022

Voters strike down Orange County transportation tax

Orange County voters did not support a one-cent sales tax that would have funded improvements to local transportation infrastructure. Voters also selected a new face for Florida House District 45.