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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 17, 2025
A new era: Dr. Phillips High girls basketball chasing history

The defending back-to-back-to-back state champion Lady Panthers are looking to make it four straight with a new cast of leaders guiding the title trail.

  • Sports
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • January 6, 2024
FORECAST 2024: OCOM coming to Horizon West

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is more than an investment of $200 million into the community. Leaders expect it to have more than a $1.7 billion economic impact by 2045.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2024
2024 faith summer camps in Central Florida

Check out the faith camps available in Winter Garden, Windermere, Horizon West, Ocoee, Oakland, Dr. Phillips and beyond.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 2, 2024
Lake Cawood Estates home tops Horizon West-area sales from March 25 to 31

The home at 13701 Lake Cawood Drive, Windermere, sold March 28, for $1,160,000.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Real Estate
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 3, 2024
Dr. Phillips boys water polo rises from young surprise to state’s top team

The FHSAA boys water polo district playoffs have begun. Despite a young roster, the Panthers (24-2) are one of the favorites to bring a state title home.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 20, 2025
Windermere Prep students make an impact in Tanzania

The annual trip gave students an opportunity to give back while learning life skills, exploring and interacting with the locals.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • July 24, 2025
High school football media day kicks off 2025 season

With the 2025 high school football season around the corner, West, Southwest Orange County teams descended upon Camping World Stadium to preview their seasons.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 6, 2025
PopStroke opens in Hamlin

Hamlin's PopStroke, which opened Wednesday, Aug. 6, will feature new technology and food and drink items unique to the location.

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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • August 20, 2025
Magical Dining 2025: All you need to know

West Orange and Southwest Orange foodies have a plethora of local options in this year’s Magical Dining.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2025
Ocoee baker sees rise in success

Bekah Allen, of Bekah Bakes Bread, looks to spread joy with each of her bakes.

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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Property tax reforms and its possible impacts

The state has been working on multiple proposals regarding property tax relief. These proposals will be voted on during November’s general election as they are approved by the state Legislature.

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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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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 6, 2023
Ocoee High student pushing boundaries and educating community through art

Branton Urbieta's most recent notable accomplishment hangs on the wall of Winter Garden City Hall as part of SOBO Art Gallery’s Top Choice High School Awards.

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  • By Brittni Larson |
  • July 8, 2010
Maitland cheers its birth

The Maitland Art Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary being open to the public

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • March 24, 2023
Three chairs for Windermere resident Mikala Banham

Windermere resident Mikala Banham spent years auditioning to The Voice until she finally was able to make it to the blind auditions round, becoming part of Team Niall.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • November 1, 2017
How do you say goodbye to your hero?

Feb. 28, 1931 — Oct. 26, 2017 Jack Quesinberry served as Winter Garden's mayor for nearly 17 years — the longest tenure in the city's history. But to Community Editor Amy Quesinberry, he's simply "Daddy."

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 25, 2022
Laptop fines shock OCPS parents, students

Orange County Public Schools students and parents are questioning the fines they received related to damage to district-issued laptops. Some say the damage came from regular, everyday use over several years.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • February 13, 2022
Orlando Health makes progress in Horizon West

The hospital celebrated its first anniversary in January and already has upcoming expansion plans.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • February 14, 2022
Orlando Health makes progress in Horizon West

The hospital celebrated its first anniversary in January and already has upcoming expansion plans.

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  • By Josh Garrick |
  • August 18, 2016
Josh Garrick: Culture for Your Calendar

Bring the family, some chairs and a banana or two to Lake Eola Park on Friday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. as Orlando hosts a free screening of "Minions."

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