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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 14, 2025

Obituary: Margaret Sharon McKenzie

Obituary: Margaret Sharon McKenzie, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024.

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Michael Eng
January 14, 2025

Windermere Sound home tops Horizon West sales from Jan. 6 to 12

The home at 7336 Penkridge Lane, Windermere, sold Jan. 10, for $765,000.

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Liz Ramos
January 13, 2025

Orlando Health — Health Central Park celebrates completion of wing remodel

A large portion of the building was torn down and rebuilt into a nearly 65,000 square-foot addition

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Sam Albuquerque
January 12, 2025

Ocoee’s 2025 State of the City address

The city of Ocoee presented its annual State of the City address at its Jan. 7 commission meeting, featuring local officials highlighting its departments’ accomplishments in 2024.

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Liz Ramos
January 11, 2025

Rotary Club of Windermere hosts annual Lobsters and Laughs

The annual event was hosted at The Pines at Windermere to accommodate more guests than previous years.

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By HAPCO
January 10, 2025

HAPCO Music Foundation dedicated to supporting tomorrow’s musicians

HAPCO is a partner agency of the United Arts Collaborative Campaign, a united effort involving 40 local organizations in Central Florida, serving artists and community members of all ages. Donations through April 30, 2025, are eligible to access a matching funds pool of up to $1.25 million.

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Three food trucks join The Backyard in Ocoee

Smash Dunk BRGR, Pizza Culture and Cluckerz Chicken will be available at The Backyard.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2025

Saxophonist Caleb Wolf named division finalist in woodwind competition

Winners will be announced mid-January and advance to the national finals.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Ocoee band director a finalist for 2025 Grammy

Ocoee High School Band Director Bernard “Bernie” Hendricks Jr. is one of 10 finalists for the 2025 Grammy Music Educator Award.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Meet new Orange County School Board member Anne Douglas

Anne Douglas has replaced Pam Gould as the School Board representative for West Orange and Southwest Orange. She plans to utilize her background as a teacher in her new role on the board.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Finding and retaining employees

As workforce shortages continue to challenge local businesses, here is how some local leaders will work to recruit and retain their employees in 2025.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2025

Winter Garden issues schedule for recycling cart pickup

Residents should put their blue upright bins by the curb on their designated week.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2025

Detours set up near Tildenville School Road

Various routes are established while construction work takes place near the intersection.

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Michael Eng
January 9, 2025

Stoneybrook West home tops Winter Garden sales from Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 5

The home at 2640 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold Dec. 31, for $465,000.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2025

FORECAST: How will the housing market fare in 2025?

Some of the area’s top-selling Realtors say the market is favorable for buyers and this should continue far into the year. By 2026, it is predicted to switch to a seller’s market. The hottest trend right now is having livable outdoor space.

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