YEAR IN PHOTOS: West Orange Times & Observer, March 2019

Keene’s Crossing Cougars enjoyed an afternoon of games, prizes and sweet treats at the school’s spring carnival. Fifth-grader Breyton Potts, 11, smiled with excitement as he reached the top of the rock-climbing wall.

Westbrooke Elementary Wildcats and their dads enjoyed an evening at the circus at the school’s father/daughter dance Friday, March 1. Carl Bates and his daughter, pre-kindergartner Olivia, 4, made memories in the photo booth.

Ocoee residents enjoyed some fun in the sun at Bill Breeze Park Saturday, March 9, for the city’s 14th annual Spring Fling event. Zariah Harris added some color to a rain barrel.

Locals packed the Plant Street Market in downtown Winter Garden for the Crooked Can Brewing Company’s fourth annual Celtic Festival March 15 to 17 in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

Larry Brinson, left, was joined by his wife, Paula Taylor Brinson, center, as he was sworn in by City Clerk Melanie Sibbitt.

Retired U.S. Marine Fred Jennings, 94, believes in setting good examples, having a positive attitude and walking in faith.

Winter Garden music fans were treated to beautiful sounds at the 2019 Evening at the Pops. Conductor Chung Park led the UCF Symphonic Orchestra through the program.

Hundreds of West Orange residents gathered Saturday, March 23, at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake for the Orlando Holi Festival.