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Arts & Entertainment

July 4, 2025

A new Chipotle is coming to Horizon West

July 4, 2025

Golf with former Orlando Magic legends at Windermere Elementary fundraiser tournament

July 3, 2025

10 West Orange County coffee shops to try

July 2, 2025

Winter Garden Farmers Market to host Independence Day event

Cops Corner

June 25, 2025

Ocoee plans to crack down on parking violations

Police Chief Vincent Ogburn and the city commission discussed new enforcement measures such as escalating citation fines to deter parking violations.

June 4, 2025

West Orange Dream Center set to host women’s self-defense class

The class will be led by Windermere Police Chief and lifelong martial artist Dave Ogden from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7.

May 6, 2025

Ocoee PD partnering with Project ChildSafe to give away free gun locks

The local police department and firearm safety education program have teamed up to help communities store firearms safely and securely.

May 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee PD hosts annual community picnic

The Ocoee Police Department welcomed folks to Vandergrift Central Park for a day of fun at its annual community picnic event.

March 11, 2025

Observer, Foundation partner for podcast

Called “Between Faith and Reason,” this podcast is a platform designed to enhance, challenge and inspire your journey as individuals, with your families and in your community.

December 30, 2024

'Seeds of Leadership,' Windermere Police Chief David Ogden releases devotional book

Written and designed for first responders, the 100-day devotional book combines scripture, leadership lessons and experiences from David Ogden’s lifetime of service into seeds of leadership and spiritual wellness.

Business

July 3, 2025

10 West Orange County coffee shops to try

Observer Summer School Zone writer Kasey Bilodeau, a self-proclaimed professional coffee addict, shares where to get the best cup of joe in West Orange and Southwest Orange.

July 2, 2025

Electric muscle stimulation is in Winter Garden

Body Street, a studio offering EMS is an alternative to gym workouts.

June 30, 2025

The Backyard party has started

The Backyard opened Tuesday, June 10, in Ocoee, bringing guests options for food trucks, drinks and outdoor party activities.

June 26, 2025

A new business is now in Winter Garden

Regal Appliance Repair is now proudly serving Winter Garden and the surrounding areas.

Opinion

May 14, 2025
By Amy Quesinberry Price

This is NOT goodbye

April 9, 2025
By Michael Eng

OBSERVED: This is what it’s like to be in a dunk tank

April 1, 2025
By Michael Eng

GOTCHA!

July 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Winter Garden’s All American Kids Parade and Breakfast 2025

June 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Juneteenth celebration in Winter Garden

June 20, 2025

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation resurrects exhibition

June 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Farmers Market Birthday Party on the Lawn

June 3, 2025

Proposed USL team balancing community focus, global ambitions

After announcing intentions to bring pro soccer to Winter Garden, Federal Sports Alliance plans multiple international club acquisitions modeled after local project.