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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 26, 2025

DPHS graduate serves with Navy medicine in Italy

Vanessa Benzaquen graduated from Dr. Phillips High in 2012.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

AJ’s Pizza Joint is Winter Garden’s newest spot for a pie

From the brothers that brought The Whole Enchilada to downtown Winter Garden, Drew and David Cardaci are bringing back quality pizza to the heart of Plant Street.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
February 10, 2025

Horizon West Rotary donates $2,500 to Matthew’s Hope Ministries

The Winter Garden-based homeless ministry sheltered more than 100 people during the recent cold snap.

West Orange Times & Observer
Your Town

Sam Albuquerque
January 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee’s 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration

Ocoee residents filled the sidewalks along Clarke Road on the brisk January morning to participate in the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2025

Oakland accepting applications for empty commission seat

Residents have until Jan. 17 to turn in their applications to fill the seat vacated by Commissioner Rick Polland.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
December 26, 2024

Cub Scout Pack launches in Waterleigh Village

The aptly numbered Pack 429 meets most Wednesday evenings in the Atwater Bay Elementary School cafeteria.

Southwest Orange

Sam Albuquerque
December 14, 2024

PHOTOS: City of Ocoee's Christmas tree lighting, golf cart parade

As part of the City of Ocoee's 2024 Jolly Jamboree holiday festivities, residents participated in the city's second golf cart parade and the lighting of Ocoee's Christmas tree.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 4, 2024

FUMC Winter Garden selling cookies and cookbooks

The Cookie Carnival once again will take place the morning of the Winter Garden Christmas Parade.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
December 3, 2024

Horizon West Theater Company hosting 'Groovin with the Grinch' event

Led by seasoned Disney performer Tori Lucas, this festive musical theater dance workshop will teach you the fundamentals of musical theater dance.

Southwest Orange

Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

By families for families: Venardos Circus returns to Horizon West

The families of the Broadway-style animal-free circus are what make the show a family-friendly and fun event for parents and kids alike.

Southwest Orange

Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Pickleball, exercise stations top list of Waterleigh park desires

Waterleigh residents learned more about a new park coming to the community at a recent county meeting.

Southwest Orange

Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Arnold Palmer Invitational tickets on sale for the holiday weekend

From Black Friday (Nov. 29) through Cyber Monday (Dec. 2), prospective spectators of Orlando’s PGA Tour stop will have the chance to purchase discounted tickets.

Sports

By Observer Staff
November 26, 2024

Opera Orlando receives $120,000 grant from Dr. Phillips Charities

The grant will underwrite the opera’s upcoming production of Massenet’s 'Cendrillon.'

Arts + Entertainment

Michael Eng
November 20, 2024

Foundation Academy artists complete Windermere mural

Foundation Academy Portfolio and AP Art students worked in shifts to complete the mural.

Southwest Orange
Your Town

Michael Eng
November 13, 2024

Owl Prowl to take flight at Nerhling Gardens

The 2024 Owl Prowl Art and Wine Wander will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha.

Arts + Entertainment
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