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Gabby Baquero
February 23, 2017

Lake Avalon residents object to nine-home development

During a meeting held Feb. 15, some residents of the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement showed distaste for the proposal.

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Michael Eng
February 23, 2017

Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park/Maitland Observer

OMG also owns and operates the West Orange Times & Observer and Windermere Observer.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 23, 2017

TBT: Do you remember this library location?

In 1965, residents wanting to check out books had to visit this building on Maple Street.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 22, 2017

'Winter Garden Rocks' group spreads joy, painted rocks around community

A new Winter Garden Facebook group has residents painting brightly colored river rocks and hiding them around town with the hopes of brightening someone’s day.

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Brittany Gaines
February 22, 2017

The Ocoee High Student Government Association brings home gold again

The SGA was awarded the gold medallion award during the Florida Association of Student Councils annual convention

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 22, 2017

Dear Pen Pal … Your Friend, Karen

Since 1951, Dr. Phillips resident Karen Brown has been corresponding with her New Zealand pen pal, Robyn Chrystal. Nearly seven decades later, the two ‘spirit friends’ finally met.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 22, 2017

Betty Wade: Growing up segregated

Oakland native Betty Wade was born at home in 1946, moved away after high school and again calls the town home.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 22, 2017

The rec walls came tumblin' down

The city of Winter Garden demolished its former recreation office because it was falling apart and considered dangerous.

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Gabby Baquero
February 21, 2017

Ocoee commission meeting set for Feb. 21

Tonight, Ocoee commissioners will consider the second reading for a cost recovery mechanism pertaining to nuisance abatement and the rezoning and annexation of a two-acre property.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 21, 2017

Obituary: Peggy Sue Dorton

Ms. Dorton, 35, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.

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Gabby Baquero
February 20, 2017

Tensions reach tipping point in Ocoee police negotiations

Severe disagreement regarding raises and benefits have prolonged contract negotiations between the city of Ocoee and the police union that represents the Ocoee Police Department.