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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • August 5, 2020
Gone but not forgotten: Minorville

Minorville was a quick stop on the Florida Midland Railway line that traveled north and south from Apopka to Kissimmee. Jack Minor gave the depot its name in the late 1880s.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • August 17, 2020
Stoneybrook senior-living facility passes first hurdle

The Stoneybrook Senior Living project is one step closer to reality following Winter Garden commissioners’ initial approval.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • September 15, 2020
WWII veteran living full life at 100

Larry Cheever reaches his milestone birthday this weekend, and the family is planning a big drive-by parade in his honor.

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  • Neighborhood
  • By Troy Herring |
  • November 11, 2020
Elijah Shabazz has hoop dreams

After struggling through homelessness as a teenager, Oakland native Elijah Shabazz is righting his life and making plans to start his own AAU basketball team.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • June 9, 2021
Demings address sheds positive light on county

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings shared accomplishments and challenges faced by local government, residents, businesses and community partners over the past year.

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  • By Troy Herring |
  • May 8, 2019
Lelia Higgins runs the world

Winter Garden resident Lelia Higgins may be the branch manager at Windermere Library during the day, but during her vacation time, she runs marathons around the world.

  • Sports
  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • November 6, 2019
Community proposed near First Baptist

A proposed 62-home development near the First Baptist Church of Windermere on Winter Garden Vineland Road has drawn ire from nearby residents.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • December 4, 2019
Baldwin Park residents spearhead Bahamas relief efforts

In the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in The Bahamas, Baldwin Park residents stepped up and embraced relief efforts.

  • Baldwin Park Living
  • By Tim Freed |
  • May 18, 2018
Winter Park approves features, name for library, event center site

City Commissioners approved the name “Canopy” for the campus, along with several other features for the new library and event center.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • June 27, 2018
Jackie Reynolds owns her own Habitat home

Jackie Reynolds has worked hard for 20 years to pay off the mortgage on her West Orange Habitat For Humanity house.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • June 5, 2017
M/I Homes breaks ground on Heritage at Plant Street

Developer M/I Homes currently is working on the development of Heritage at Plant Street, a new Winter Garden neighborhood set to house 41 single-family and 43 town houses.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Troy Herring |
  • January 10, 2019
West Orange Bobcats win national titles

The West Orange Bobcats’ 10U and 12U team both brought home the top prize after hard-fought tournaments.

  • Sports
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • January 16, 2019
Town manager: Adaptive reuse of 1916 school complex unfeasible

Converting the buildings into more modern government facilities is not a viable or economical option, the Windermere town manager said.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 12, 2018
BLACK TIE: Windermere Wine & Dine celebrates 5 years with new grant

Now in its fifth year, the Windermere Wine & Dine continues to see more success than ever — thanks to organizers and the town’s embrace.

  • Black Tie
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • April 27, 2018
Summerport welcomes hatchlings after constructing Purple Martin home

Summerport is now home to 12 purple martins, which found shelter in a 22-unit birdhouse near Keene’s Crossing Elementary School.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • November 7, 2017
West Orange Habitat for Humanity hosts unique Rock the House fundraiser

At West Orange Habitat for Humanity’s Rock the House fundraiser, guests got to create their own table themes and corresponding outfits and décor.

  • Black Tie
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 27, 2024
Waterstone estate tops Horizon West-area sales from Aug. 19 to 25

The home at 11449 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 20, for $5,470,000.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 16, 2025
Select Winter Garden school zones will have new speed-detection systems

Nine schools zones will have the speed-detection systems.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 16, 2024
Ocoee City Commission slices down pickleball development

The City Commission denied a special exception for a proposed 44-court pickleball facility near West Colonial Drive and South Clarke Road.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 14, 2023
Ocoee City Commission bars Oliver from running for former seat in 2024

After relinquishing his seat on the Ocoee City Commission to run for mayor in 2023, George Oliver III had hoped to return to the commission next year.

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