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Leticia Silva
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland hosts block party for its community

The town of Oakland held a block party Friday, Sept. 19 at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

By Michael Eng
September 19, 2025

Lake Cove Pointe home tops Winter Garden sales from Sept. 8 to 14

The home at 557 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 11, for $1,700,000.

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Real Estate

Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Man arrested for murder of Winter Garden engineer six years later

The murder took place in 2019, a day after Michael Kotait left home for Gainesville to see family, officials said.

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News

Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Westbrooke Elementary renovates its media center

Artist Jordan Emmitt created a colorful space for kids at the school, further enhancing the media center’s renovations.

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News

Megan Bruinsma
September 18, 2025

Introducing myself to you: The Observer's new writer, Megan Bruinsma

As the Observer’s new staff writer, I look forward to diving into West Orange and Southwest Orange sports communities.

West Orange Times & Observer
Opinion

Michael Eng
September 18, 2025

Prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk planned for Saturday in Winter Garden

The vigil will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.

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News

Liz Ramos
September 17, 2025

Winter Garden drafts ordinance to combat Senate Bill 180

City commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance to bring development control back to Winter Garden after Senate Bill 180 was signed into law.

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News

Michael Eng
September 17, 2025

West Orange High School Class of 1990 plans reunion

In keeping with good school spirit, the class also is welcoming members of the classes of 1989 and 1991 to join the fun.

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Your Town

By Amy Quesinberry Price
September 17, 2025

Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden celebrates 75 years of faithful service

The Episcopal church is celebrating its anniversary with the Sunday evening service of supper and a one-minute message.

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News

By Jeff Lawrence | Between Faith & Reason
September 17, 2025

MY VIEW: How then shall we live?

This is a version of the script for the Sept. 12 episode of Between Faith & Reason in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

West Orange Times & Observer
Opinion

Liz Ramos
September 17, 2025

Walk for Lives comes to Orlando

Local brings Walk for Lives to Lake Eola Park to spread awareness and fight against the fentanyl epidemic.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 17, 2025

Orange County Public Schools estimates 6,700 fewer students this year, School Board approves 2025-26 budget

At the same time, the number of Orange County students taking advantage of the voucher program is estimated to increase by 5,154.

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News

Michael Eng
September 17, 2025

Brookhaven Oaks home tops Ocoee sales from Sept. 8 to 14

The home at 2340 Blackjack Oak St., Ocoee, sold Sept. 10, for $585,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Michael Eng
September 16, 2025

Florida CFO: Orange County is overtaxing residents by nearly $200M

Blaise Ingoglia announced his findings following an audit of the county’s finances.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 16, 2025

Lakeshore Preserve home tops Horizon West sales from Sept. 8 to 14

The home at 15576 Shorebird Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 12, for $1,195,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

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