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  • By Tim Freed |
  • April 6, 2018
Winter Park sells former bowling alley property, comes closer to library campus name

The parcel at 1111 W. Fairbanks Ave. is set to be a mixed-use medical and business office.

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  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • April 18, 2018
Winter Garden artist paints ocean far from the sea

Jennifer Parris moved to Winter Garden from Fort Lauderdale after Hurricane Irma destroyed her beachside home. Being away from the ocean — her greatest inspiration — has not stopped her from painting.

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  • 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.

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  • By Tim Freed |
  • August 30, 2018
Trinity Preparatory School welcomes new senior chaplain the Rev. Richard Towers

The new Trinity Preparatory School senior chaplain arrives at the school after eight years as a military chaplain.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Troy Herring |
  • September 27, 2018
Into the wild: Winter Parker goes on a cross-country adventure

In a motorcycle ride from Florida to Alaska, Winter Park resident and business owner Carl Hanlon and his wife, Denise Godreau, braved the elements and wildlife for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • October 24, 2018
Motivational speaker, former wrestler Marc Mero to speak at Lakeview Middle

Project 429 has arranged for motivational speaker, former wrestler Marc Mero to speak at Lakeview Middle; “Make it Stop” is the theme of this year’s tour, which takes a look at bullying, self-harm and suicide.

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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • September 5, 2017
Ocoee debates markers memorializing 1920 Election Day Massacre

Although the city supports the idea of honoring the memory of those killed in the 1920 Ocoee Riots with two markers, the proposed language has sparked disagreement.

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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • October 5, 2017
Like Clockwork: Windermere Prep offense again putting up big numbers -- Observer Preps

The undefeated Windermere Prep football team is — once again — an offensive juggernaut, averaging 43.7 points per game so far this fall.

  • Sports
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • October 18, 2017
Student sections pump up school spirit at home games -- Observer Preps

As much as anything else at a high-school sports event, student cheering sections are an essential part of the experience.

  • Sports
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • March 17, 2017
Canine Crime-fighters: Meet the K-9s of West Orange

The term “man’s best friend” takes on a new meaning when it comes to the strong bonds that form between K-9s and their handlers.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2017
Calendar: Art Fest weekend

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s most prestigious outdoor art festivals. Each year more than 350,000 visitors enjoy the show in Winter Park’s Central Park.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • August 23, 2024
OCFRD conducts water rescue training in Windermere

The Orange County Fire Rescue Department currently is conducting water rescue training through the end of September on Lake Bessie in the town of Windermere.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • August 24, 2024
Horizon High senior to publish second book

Angely Gentile, 16, has loved writing since she was a little girl. Now, she hopes to inspire other young women to pursue their dreams, even when difficult or scary.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Contributing Writer Mimi Simmons |
  • August 1, 2024
Why not Christmas in August?

Contributing Writer Mimi Simmons provides helpful tips to locals to reduce stress ahead of the holiday season.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • June 26, 2024
National champion golfer, Ian Supra Memorial Foundation team up for charity golf tournament

The fourth annual Brendan Valdes Charity Golf Scramble vs. Pediatric Cancer raised $32,000 to benefit children diagnosed with cancer.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 15, 2025
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Eva Latorre Drew, of Atwater Bay Elementary School

Eva Latorre Drew took on the enormous task of starting a PTO at the new elementary school.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 24, 2025
Winter Garden nonprofit Global Not Local recognized by Mayor Jerry L. Demings

After a recent youth basketball clinic, Demings sent a letter of recognition of the nonprofit’s 'contribution and support to underserved communities in Orange County.’

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • May 14, 2025
Patient reunites with doctors who saved his life

Steve Weisz was treated for multiple organ failure last year, and at one point, his family was called in to say goodbye.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 21, 2025
Sam’s 2025 spring football stops: Dr. Phillips High Panthers

Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque takes you behind the scenes of spring high school football in West, Southwest Orange, bringing you the top tidbits and notes he picked up.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 12, 2024
Restoration begins on iconic Methodist stained glass

The downtown Winter Garden church has embarked on a restoration project to clean and fortify the beautiful windows with the colorful Christian images.

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