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Michael Eng
September 9, 2025

Waterside home tops Horizon West sales from Sept. 1 to 7

The home at 16821 Broadwater Ave., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $2,670,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
September 8, 2025

Art and Yin Yoga at SoBo Art Gallery

The Winter Garden Art Association is hosting an art event with yoga from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Megan Bruinsma
September 6, 2025

WEEK 3: Friday night football games in review

Did you miss any of this weeks scores? Here’s an overview of what West, Southwest Orange high schools produced Friday.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
September 5, 2025

Is your Duke Energy bill killing you? Some good news is on the way

Duke Energy expects to lower bills beginning in March 2026.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 5, 2025

Five-acre horse farm tops Winter Garden sales from Aug. 25 to 31

The home and property at 9201 Tower Pine Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 25, for $2,625,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
September 4, 2025

Ocoee's Health Central Hospital to host community wellness event

Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital will host families for a wellness event from 5 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 18.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Megan Bruinsma
September 4, 2025

Construction to begin on extension project connecting Orange and Lake counties

Orange County Public Works proceeding with construction on New Independence Parkway extension project to connect Lake and Orange county.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
September 4, 2025

Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar is under new ownership

Larry and Holt Cappleman, new owners of Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar, plan to maintain the restaurant’s staples while adding to their family’s legacy in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
September 4, 2025

Winter Garden proposes millage rate increase

The millage rate increase would address a $2.2 million deficit.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 3, 2025

Annie Lee was family

Annie Lee Jackson was hired as a domestic worker for Windermere’s Pleus family, but her role in the household extended far beyond the cooking and cleaning. She was considered part of the family.