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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 30, 2025

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of May 1, 2025

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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History

Michael Eng
April 30, 2025

Former Windermere JV coach arrested for fight with referee

According to police reports, former Windermere High JV basketball coach Alvin Pegues Jr. attacked a referee following a Feb. 1 game at Foundation Academy.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 30, 2025

FAMILIAR FACES: Ram Rewah, Winter Garden Post Office

For 20 years, customers needing to send packages, buy stamps or pick up mail at the Winter Garden Post Office on West Colonial Drive likely walked up to Ramanand Rewah’s window.

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Neighborhood

Michael Eng
April 30, 2025

Oakland native seeks veterans' family members for Memorial Day ceremony

John Ward hopes to connect with family members of servicemen and women buried in the town’s two cemeteries.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 30, 2025

Secretary of Defense recognizes Oakland police chief

Darron Esan received the Patriot Award for the police department’s support of men and women in the U.S. military guard and reserves.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 30, 2025

Wildlife drive celebrates 10 years

The Orange Audubon Society will be at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Sunday, May 4, to join the celebration.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 30, 2025

Jump into May with daylong Shop, Dine & Stroll

The city of Winter Garden and the downtown merchants are hosting a day of shopping, raffles live music and dining Saturday, May 3.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 30, 2025

County redistricting group shares first proposed map in Winter Garden

The advisory committee held a community meeting so residents of District 1 could voice their opinions on how two new commission districts should be carved out in the current six-district county.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 30, 2025

Discover dramatic history of local storms in WGHF exhibition

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is holding a special reception to debut "Tempests and Tornadoes."

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Michael Eng
April 30, 2025

Westyn Bay home tops Ocoee sales from April 21 to 27

The home at 719 Postrio Way, Ocoee, sold April 25, for $570,000.

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Real Estate

Michael Eng
April 29, 2025

Signature Lakes estate tops Horizon West sales from April 21 to 27

The home at 7233 Blackberry Trail, Winter Garden, sold April 25, for $2,159,000.

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Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
April 28, 2025

Central Florida Community Arts names Justin Muchoney executive director

Muchoney takes over as executive director of CFCArts effective immediately, but will continue to serve as the organization's artistic director.

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News

Sam Albuquerque
April 28, 2025

Get Shorti: Grand opening for Ocoee Wawa set for May 1

The new gas station and convenience store on the corner of West Colonial Drive and Clarke Road will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony with free coffee and T-shirts for first 100 customers.

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News

Liz Ramos
April 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Roper YMCA celebrates Healthy Kids Day

Children were on the move with various activities from vendors and organizations.

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Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
April 25, 2025

Winter Garden City Commission approves Garden Theatre business plan

The city hopes to have the theater reopened by summer to offer camps and classes.

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News

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