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  • Eric Gutierrez
  • July 3, 2019
SPIRIT OF AMERICA: Four of Ocoee’s city commissioners

Mayor Rusty Johnson and commissioners Larry Brinson, Richard Firstner and George Oliver are U.S. military veterans. They bring a unique sense of service to the city’s dais.

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  • Eric Gutierrez
  • July 3, 2019
‘Flashdance the Musical’ shimmies to Garden Theatre stage

Paxton Brock will star as Alex in her first-ever role with the Garden Theatre for the upcoming production of “Flashdance the Musical” premiering July 5.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 3, 2019
Want to have coffee with the town manager?

Oakland is starting a "Coffee with the Town Manager" event for residents to sit down with Steve Koontz.

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  • Hannah Swayze
  • July 2, 2019
SPIRIT OF AMERICA: Kurt Gies

Gies served 25 years in the U.S. Navy. He is now the post commander at the Hugh T. Gregory American Legion Post 63 in Winter Garden.

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  • Tim Freed
  • July 2, 2019
SPIRIT OF AMERICA: Scott Gration

Winter Garden resident Scott Gration served his country as both a U.S. Air Force pilot and a diplomat.

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  • Tim Freed
  • July 2, 2019
SPIRIT OF AMERICA: Anthony Alfieri

American Legion Post 63 member Anthony Alfieri and his three brothers all served in the U.S. Navy.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 2, 2019
SPIRIT OF AMERICA: Bill Murray

U.S. Navy veteran Bill Murray made his first trip to Washington, D.C., on June 15 through the Honor Flight Network.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 2, 2019
SPIRIT OF AMERICA: Clyde Jones

Clyde Jones was a World War II radio operator and gunner with the U.S. Navy Air Corps.

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    By
  • Hannah Swayze
  • July 1, 2019
Winter Garden commissioners approve hotel

City commissioners also acknowledged the promotion for the first female fire lieutenant, Shann Cliburn.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 1, 2019
All West Orange municipalities have dog-friendly rules in place

All West Orange County municipalities now have an ordinance in place that allows dogs to dine with their owners at some restaurants.

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  • Tim Freed
  • June 29, 2019
PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Horizon West's June 2019 Happy Hour Social

Members of the club enjoyed the first of many monthly gatherings.

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  • Sarah Cavacini
  • June 29, 2019
PHOTOS: Take pArt, A Festival of Arts 2019

St. Luke's UMC hosted their second annual Take pArt, a festival of the arts, with workshops, an art gallery and art projects.

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  • Sarah Cavacini
  • June 28, 2019
PHOTOS: Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida Field Day

The Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida hosted a field day event for local children to have fun outside with their friends.

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  • Sarah Cavacini
  • June 28, 2019
Light up your Fourth of July with these local events

American pride is all around town this week. Be sure to check out the events in your area to celebrate with friends and family.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 28, 2019
Your weekend's best bets

Find something fun to do in West Orange County in this weekend's best bets.

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