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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • November 18, 2020
OCPS photography students communicate perspectives of pandemic

Six photography students from Dr. Phillips, Olympia and Windermere high schools are finalists in Orange County Public Schools’ recent black-and-white photo challenge.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • November 18, 2020
City OKs Golden Pond Communities expansion

Winter Garden leaders approved the rezoning of 4.8 acres of land on West Plant Street, allowing Golden Pond Communities to add a 60-bed building.

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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • November 18, 2020
Betty J's plants new roots in Winter Garden

After 50 years on the corner of Bluford Avenue and McKey Street in Ocoee, Betty J’s Florist is making the move to Winter Garden.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • November 18, 2020
County approves new Horizon West subdivision

The new, 368-home community will be located north of Hartzog Road and east of Avalon Road.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • November 18, 2020
Influencer of the Week: Kira Ebersole, Windermere High

Kira recently hosted a book drive for the Observer's Reading Reindeer program and collected more than 200 books.

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    By
  • Troy Herring
  • November 18, 2020
FFA programs seek funds for fair showing

The pavilion at the Central Florida Fairgrounds was completed, but more construction needs to be funded and finished before livestock showings can take place next year.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 18, 2020
Plantation Jewelers, Ms. Bee's find new locations

Plantation Jewelers and Ms. Bees Gourmet Popcorn & Candy Shoppe have found permanent homes after being displaced 17 months ago when their downtown Winter Garden roof collapsed.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 18, 2020
Oakland approves West Colonial project

The 16 acres of land will include eight homes, housing for senior citizens, shops and two restaurants.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 18, 2020
1932-2020: Former Winter Garden Mayor Ray Spears dies

The three-term mayor and Lakeview High graduate was dedicated to church and civic service, as well as his family.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 18, 2020
Enclave at Windermere Landing home tops Horizon West sales from Nov. 6 to 12

The home at 17557 Black Rail St., Windermere, sold Nov. 10, for $625,000. It was the largest transaction in Horizon West from Nov. 6 to 12.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 17, 2020
This week in history Nov. 12, 2020

These are the names and faces from West Orange County's past.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 17, 2020
Willows on the Lake home tops Ocoee sales from Nov. 6 to 12

The home at 2004 Marsh Wren Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 9, for $396,000. It was the largest transaction in Ocoee from Nov. 6 to 12.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • November 16, 2020
Disney to brighten West Orange skies with fireworks test

The testing will take place around different areas of the park between 10 p.m. and midnight Monday, Nov. 16.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 14, 2020
Horizon West Middle eighth-graders pivot to virtual learning

Parents will receive a phone call from Principal Thomas notifying them of the one-week change.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • November 13, 2020
Reading Reindeer kicks off holiday literacy program

New children’s books are being collected for the Observer’s annual December distribution program.

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