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  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • February 9, 2017
Rollins men drop two straight, but Lady Tars keep rolling

The Rollins College men's basketball team saw their five-game win streak end with two straight losses, but the women's team show no signs of slowing down with a conference-leading, seven-game win streak.

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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • July 27, 2018
Ryan Ashworth embraces final summer with Squeeze — and what comes next

West Orange High alum Ryan Ashworth will be a senior this year for the Flagler College Saints, meaning this is his final summer ball go-round of a memorable career with the Winter Garden Squeeze.

  • Sports
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • July 7, 2017
Ocoee police, OCSO share tips to increase home security

Summertime generally comes with an uptick in auto and home burglaries. Here are some precautions to take to assist in the prevention of break-ins.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • July 31, 2017
Windermere couple double as magicians

Windermere couple Michael and Hannah Ammar have something magical in common — they’re both magicians.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • December 13, 2017
Mackenzie Beach making global impact

The teen has created a library for the students of one Kenyan community, and it has earned her the Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • April 27, 2018
Meet V's Barbershop's veteran shoe-shining star

V’s Barbershop shoe-shiner Hector Hidalgo has been shining shoes for more than 50 years.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • September 12, 2018
Ocoee resident, retired hurdling athlete shares Olympics experience

Ocoee resident Delloreen Ennis is a retired, decorated hurdling athlete who has competed in three Olympics and four World Championships.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Tim Freed |
  • May 26, 2017
Top Shelf Aquatics in Winter Park grows coral hobby

Top Shelf Aquatics along Aloma Avenue in Winter Park is one of only a few spots in the state that has its own coral farm — growing vibrant, living decorations for aquariums.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • June 12, 2024
Winter Garden Little League claim 8-9-year-old District 14 Tournament of Champions crown

In the 8- to 9-year-old age group, the All-Star collection of Winter Garden Little Leaguers went undefeated to claim the Tournament of Champions crown.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2024
Orange County Commission District 1 race too close to call

After all the ballots were tallied, just five votes separated Orange County District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and challenger Austin Arthur. The Orange County Supervisor of Elections will perform a recount.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • August 21, 2024
Dyson legacy started with George and Annie Bell Dyson

George Dyson and his wife, Annie Bell, are the first of four generations to keep businesses operating in east Winter Garden, providing places for residents to shop, dine, hang out and open their own commercial endeavors.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 4, 2024
West Lake Hancock Estates home tops Horizon West sales from May 27 to June 2

The home at 7364 John Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 31, for $2,550,000.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • April 23, 2025
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Stephen Lawhorne, Hamlin Middle School

Mr. Lawhorne has spent the last three years teaching seventh-grade civics at HMS.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 17, 2024
Rise Athletics: How competition and community forged a winning culture at Winter Garden gym

Rise Athletics finished first, second and third in three different team categories at the Florida Weightlifting State Championships.

  • Sports
  • By None |
  • May 10, 2024
How Horizon boys volleyball leans on star James Candrian to create chances for teammates

With defenders keying in on slowing down James Candrian, Horizon boys volleyball’s other playmakers have taking advantage of it and made its opponents pay.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 19, 2024
Windermere Town Council approves Town Hall renovations, Chaine du Lac annexation referendum

Town Hall renovations and restroom construction will move forward as well as the Chaine du Lac referendum.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 22, 2025
Windermere baseball coach Eric Lassiter steps down; Brian Adkins tapped to take over

Following a historic run to the Class 7A championship game, Lassiter is stepping away from coaching high school baseball.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • March 5, 2025
Oakland moving forward with road work

The town of Oakland has decided on a material that works best to cut down dust on the highly traveled dirt roads.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 7, 2023
Sawyer Sound home tops Horizon West-area sales from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2023

The home at 5054 Sawyer Cove Way, Windermere, sold Nov. 1, for $2,810,000.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • October 4, 2023
KIME AFTER KIME: Family a mainstay on Foundation Academy’s cheer team

The school’s cheer squad has had a Kime sister as part of the team all eight years the team has been in existence. This year, Erika Kime is the last sister to graduate from Foundation Academy.

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