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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 19, 2022
Joan Bailey leaving Edgewood Children’s Ranch

After two decades with the home for at-risk children, she is joining her husband in retirement.

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  • By Zak Kerr |
  • May 19, 2016
Jain joins District 1 debate

Dr. Usha Jain, Bobby Olszewski and Betsy VanderLey took turns answering West Orange Chamber of Commerce questions about local affairs.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 27, 2021
Windermere Prep teacher continues educating while battling cancer

Despite a breast-cancer diagnosis, Sabrina King finds inspiration and strength in continuing to teach her fifth-graders at Windermere Preparatory School.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • August 8, 2018
Calendar for the week of Aug. 9, 2018

What's happening in West Orange County this week and this weekend? Find out here!

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • August 14, 2024
Orange County recognizes Coach Anthony for decades of mentoring

Coach Anthony uses the game of basketball to make a difference in the lives of local youth participating in the West Orange Recreation Center’s Jr. Magic Program.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 2, 2024
Lesa Boettcher leaving Healthy West Orange

Lesa Boettcher is leaving Healthy West Orange, and her successor is Krista Carter, a longtime West Orange County resident who already is familiar with the nonprofit movement and its goal to be the healthiest community in the nation.

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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 |
  • February 1, 2024
Community remembers Kari Kron Schmitz

Kari Kron Schmitz, the co-founder of the charity Bears Who Care, died Jan. 20, 2024, after a seven-month cancer battle. She was 57.

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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 Gabby Baquero |
  • March 10, 2017
Meet the candidates for Winter Garden's district 1 commission seat

Three female candidates are running against incumbent Kent Makin in the March 14 election for the District 1 commission seat. If any of them are elected, it will be first time the city has had a woman in the W.G. City Commission since 2005.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2020
West Orange-area teachers offer Class of 2020 messages of encouragement

Without graduation ceremonies, many teachers didn't get a proper chance to say goodbye to their seniors.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 8, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation works to make history fun

Foundation Executive Director Kristi Karst Gomen is taking the momentum of the successes in 2025 and using them to further expand offerings to bring the community together through the foundation.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • September 14, 2022
East Winter Garden fighting plastic-waste facility

Residents are banding together to try to keep the recycling company out of their neighborhood while the city continues its legal challenge against Orange County.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 28, 2024
Inside the OCPS teachers health insurance impasse

There have been lots of numbers publicized regarding the proposed increase in health insurance costs for Orange County teachers. Here are the facts.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 27, 2022
Local resources are available to combat formula shortage

Central Florida is home to several milk banks, and pediatricians also offer advice to parents who can’t find formula at their local store.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 22, 2020
Windermere Wine & Dine proceeds to impact Central Florida community

Windermere Wine & Dine’s growth has enabled the event to make a difference in the Central Florida community at large.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • September 29, 2021
Gotha rallies to protect history

The Gotha Rural Settlement Association is hoping to persuade Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise not to widen the turnpike from eight to 12 lanes. Members say it will destroy wildlife, lakes, history and homes.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • October 7, 2020
Oakland searches for answers after cemetery floods

Downpours on Sept. 27 and 28 dumped 4.4 inches of rain in Oakland. The worst flooding occurred at the Oakland-Tildenville Cemetery.

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  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • September 12, 2012
Rollins Football Tars ready for first full season

They’ll have a bit more star power this time around, with what Simmons said is the team’s first recruiting class, of two players.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • June 7, 2023
A NEW MOVEMENT: Global Water Dances gets local

For the first time, Friends of Lake Apopka and The Centre for Dance & The Performing Arts are partnering to bring the Global Water Dances movement to the West Orange community.

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