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By Steven Ryzewski |
May 28, 2018

Dr. Phillips grad, Brown commit Isabela Bartczak finished prep running career strong | Observer Preps

Dr. Phillips graduating senior Isabela Bartczak, a cross-country and track standout — as well as a standout in the classroom — racked up accolades during the past few weeks.

Sports

By Sam Albuquerque |
February 16, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Chalier Torres, Windermere boys basketball

Windermere boys basketball’s Chalier Torres holds currently a 3.8 unweighted GPA and crossed recently the 1,000-point mark.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
May 6, 2015

Plant Street Market vendors expecting large crowd for Saturday's grand opening

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Leticia Silva |
November 11, 2025

Local artists to take the stage at Ocoee Music Fest

In addition to national acts, the 2025 Ocoee Music Festival also will feature three artists Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15, who call Central Florida home.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Troy Herring |
January 6, 2021

FORECAST: COVID-19 vaccines offer glimmer of hope

Two new COVID-19 vaccines have given many a light at the end of a dark tunnel, and local medical facilities are ready to distribute the vaccines.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Sam Albuquerque |
July 3, 2024

Former Windermere Prep star Mia Williams reflects on first softball season at UF, mentoring area players

After committing to Florida as a seventh-grader, Mia Williams finally achieved her dream of playing softball for the Gators. Now, she’s using her experience to mentor the area’s next stars.

Sports

By Ted Edwards |
July 24, 2014

Commissioner's Corner: Regulating medical marijuana

On Nov. 4, Floridians will vote on Amendment 2 to the state constitution. If passed, the amendment would allow the use of medical marijuana.

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
Opinion

By Jennifer Nesslar |
February 26, 2016

GALLERY: Lake Whitney Elementary Father-Daughter Dance

Fathers took their daughters to Tanner Hall for a dance with an enchanted theme.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

By Observer Staff |
October 23, 2014

Ocoee fire to host open house

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Michael Eng |
October 24, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Southwest Festival

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Brittany Gaines |
October 29, 2017

PHOTOS: Southwest Fall Fest

Hundreds attended Holy Family's annual Southwest Fall Fest

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

By Sam Albuquerque |
January 18, 2024

Lake Buena Vista football assistant named next head coach at Celebration High

After serving as defensive coordinator since the inception of the Vipers’ football program, Jed Ebersole has been tapped as the next Celebration head coach

Sports
High Schools

By Tim Freed |
January 25, 2019

Residents rally to make Orange Avenue safer with signs

As the number of crashes continues to grow, Winter Park and Orlando residents are hoping some new signs can slow things down.

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
News

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
May 6, 2020

Sisters gathering, sharing food with others

Two Horizon West siblings are collecting donations of food items to be distributed to community members in need with their new program, Friends Food Share.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
August 23, 2023

Allen’s Creamery to close next month

The ice cream shop has been a staple in downtown Windermere for 15 years. The last day of selling sweet treats for Allen's Creamery & CoffeeHouse will be during the town’s Food Truck Night Friday, Sept. 22.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Samantha Mazzotta |
January 8, 2015

Frozen pipes are no joke

But when a house isn't regularly lived in, if the heat is kept to a minimum to save energy, and water isn't running through the pipes daily, the risk of frozen pipes goes up.