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Orange Observer | West Orange Times & Observer

    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 30, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: June 30, 2022

These are the people and events that shaped the West Orange County of today.

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    By
  • Andrea Mujica
  • June 30, 2022
Chick-fil-A to open Horizon West location

The proposed project was approved by the Orange County Commission June 21.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 30, 2022
Commission approves east Winter Garden rezoning

The Winter Garden City Commission approved several ordinances pertaining to the rezoning of east Winter Garden, the final step in the annexation process.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 30, 2022
Val Demings awards $775,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

The check will support Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program which provides qualified, at-risk and economically disadvantaged adults with culinary and life skills training.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 29, 2022
Winter Garden woman dies in helicopter crash

Carolyn O'Connor, of Winter Garden, died when the Bell UH-1B helicopter in which she was a passenger crashed.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 29, 2022
Orange County School Board approves raises for teachers

The compensation package represents a 6% increase to instructional payroll.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 29, 2022
1955-2022 — Peter Abatiello: teacher, coach, mentor, friend

Teachers and former students have been sharing their condolences and “Ab” stories on social media all week.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 29, 2022
Marriott Vacations Worldwide hiring for hundreds of jobs in Central Florida

The company is hiring locally for up to 150 well paid hourly positions and offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus across a variety of departments at its nine Central Florida resorts.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 29, 2022
The Hangry Bison expands leadership team

Following the success of the restaurant opening in Winter Garden, The Hangry Bison is continuing to grow and expand by hiring new culinary and operational talent.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2022
Orange County School Board selects Dr. Maria Vazquez as superintendent

Vazquez is currently the deputy superintendent for Orange County Public Schools.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 28, 2022
Orange Crate Cafe opens in previous Fat Mike's Hot Chicken location

The new business will offer southern comfort food and ice cream in downtown Winter Garden.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2022
DeSantis signs bill to expand opportunities for Bright Futures Scholarship

Under the new bill, work hours count toward the scholarship’s community-service requirements.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 27, 2022
Garden Theatre cancels upcoming production of 'A Bronx Tale' amid resignations

The Garden Theatre Board of Directors announced the cancellation on social media.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 25, 2022
PHOTOS: Windermere Police Foundation hosts 2022 Summertime Bash

The event included craft beer, food trucks, live music, bubbles, face painting and bounce houses.

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  • Michael Eng
  • June 25, 2022
Oxford Chase home tops Winter Garden-area sales from June 11 to 17

The home at 14772 Ellingsworth Lane, Winter Garden, sold June 15, for $980,000.

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