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  • By Amy Simpson |
  • August 3, 2011
Maitland purchases nine iPads for $6,700

Winter Park and Maitland governments are saving trees with iPads, while Orlando, Winter Springs and Oviedo go paperless with laptops.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 1, 2023
TFA head of school celebrates 20 years

Dr. Steve Whitaker reflects on his 20 life-changing years at The First Academy.

  • Observer School Zone
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • February 3, 2016
Churches roll out red carpet for special-needs prom

Two local churches were chosen to host the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine prom event Feb. 12.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Brittni Larson |
  • August 28, 2013
Finding the next fashion 'Idol' in Winter Park

This year for Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week Emerging Designer Contest, picking a winner is getting a lot more action-packed.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • May 19, 2016
Football: New-look Lakers excited for future

With almost all the stars from the 2014 undefeated team graduating, new faces will guide the Windermere Prep football program into the next era — starting with the Lakers’ spring game May 19.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 2, 2015
Edgewood Ranch, Valencia College collaboration gives students outdoor laboratory, teaching farm

Edgewood Ranch, Valencia College collaboration gives students outdoor laboratory, teaching farm

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Sarah Wilson |
  • July 30, 2015
Maitland approves apartment complex on deteriorated wetlands

The Maitland City Council voted on Monday to replace the mucky lot with planned development complete with 315 apartments, and plans for a 14-floor office building and 120-room hotel, deemed Maitland West.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • August 5, 2020
Oakland-based pediatric-therapy group moving to Winter Garden

Metamorphosis Therapy and West Orange Church of Christ have partnered to give the pediatric-therapy provider room to grow in Winter Garden.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • August 12, 2020
Callin family, Windermere police chief keep fallen deputy's memory alive

Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden and the family of fallen Orange County deputy Michael Callin keep his memory alive through random acts of kindness.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • June 2, 2021
Windermere leaders discuss boathouse leases

In a recent workshop, town leaders reviewed options for moving forward with future leases for the five historic boathouses at Palmer Park.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Troy Herring |
  • February 4, 2020
TFA celebrates alumni during Hall of Fame night

Katherine Clevenger, Foster Griffin, Adam Haseley and the late Tim DeBoom were recognized for their athletic contributions to the school.

  • Sports
  • By Jim Carchidi |
  • September 8, 2021
REMEMBERING 9/11: How educators teach 9/11 in the classroom

Teachers say questions or concerns always should be met by honest and reassuring dialogue.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • July 3, 2017
Winter Garden contemplating ban on medical marijuana retail stores

Winter Garden has drafted an ordinance that seeks to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The ordinance is scheduled for its first reading July 13.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • March 7, 2018
Duke Energy employees restoring power in Puerto Rico

Among the 240 Duke Energy crew members are workers from Winter Garden, Clermont, Apopka and Lake Buena Vista.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • May 2, 2018
District OKs zoning for Horizon West relief schools

Orange County School Board members approved new plans — but not without hearing from concerned citizens.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • August 31, 2017
New travel baseball team is pint-sized edition of FCSL's Winter Garden Squeeze

The Winter Garden Junior Squeeze, an 11-and-under travel baseball team affiliated with the Florida Collegiate Summer League team of the same name, played its first games earlier this month.

  • Sports
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • February 19, 2025
Foundation Academy associate AD speaks at Duke’s Women in Sports forum

Krystal Thomas-Smith joined a panel of female Blue Devil alumni for a chance to provide an in-depth look at the challenges and successes women have faced in the sports industry.

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  • By Megan Bruinsma | Editorial Intern |
  • July 18, 2025
Orange County opens Bentonshire Park

Horizon West residents joined Orange County officials to celebrate the community’s newest recreational area.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2026
Edgewood Children’s Ranch honors Joanie Consolver

Edgewood Children’s Ranch renamed its Family Care Center in honor of Joanie Consolver, who served in numerous roles, including executive director, at the ranch for 43 years.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Jenny Andreasson |
  • December 23, 2010
Drug ordinance vote Jan. 10

Maitland seeks to keep drugs such as oxycodone out of street dealers’ hands

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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