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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/25/horizon-west-area-ptos-provide-families-with-thanksgiving-food/
Nov 25, 2025 - For more than a decade, PTOs from several Horizon West schools have gathered to donate Thanksgiving food to community members in need.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/11/windermere-highs-sga-hosts-holiday-celebration/
Dec 11, 2025 - The school’s Student Government Association hosted Windermere Wonderland at the school’s courtyard Wednesday, Dec. 10
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/apr/24/american-dream-fulfilled/
Apr 24, 2025 - Carmelo Nuccio came to the United States with nothing. And as he has built his business in Winter Garden, he’s also done his part to give back to the...
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/24/horizon-football-assistant-coach-becoming-wekivas-head-coach/
Nov 24, 2025 - Offensive coordinator Ashton Watts is leaving Horizon after five years to take on a head coaching role.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2024/nov/07/our-duty-to-shine-the-light-1/
Nov 7, 2024 - You may be sick of COVID and vaccine stories. But this one is too important. Everyone deserves to know the truth.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/sep/17/my-view-how-then-shall-we-live/
Sep 17, 2025 - This is a version of the script for the Sept. 12 episode of Between Faith & Reason in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/26/the-venardos-circus-is-coming-to-hamlin/
Nov 26, 2025 - The circus will be offering shows through Sunday, Nov. 30, at 16313 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2023/aug/03/meet-dr-brewer-with-fravel-brewer-orthodontics/
Aug 3, 2023 - Dr. Brewer has teamed with Dr. Fravel at Fravel Brewer Orthodontics, serving the West Orange community in Ocoee, FL.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/24/influencer-of-the-week-kenneth-boyd-west-orange-high-school/
Nov 24, 2025 - Kenneth Boyd is a music teacher and department chair at West Orange High School.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/18/west-orange-kids-enjoy-orlando-magic-funded-shopping-spree/
Dec 18, 2025 - West Orange Boys and Girls Club enjoyed a special opportunity to shop for two hours in Walmart from the Orlando Magic and PepsiCo’s Holiday Shopping Spree.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/19/multiple-lawsuits-filed-to-the-dynasty-developers/
Dec 19, 2025 - Montierre Development faces over $11 million in lawsuits over The Dynasty, an Ocoee sports project.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/16/photos-2025-ocoee-music-fest/
Nov 16, 2025 - The city of Ocoee held its 31st Ocoee Music Fest full of music, entertainment and food Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/19/breaking-windermere-country-club-owner-files-for-bankruptcy/
Nov 19, 2025 - NYA Capital Inc. in August 2024 purchased the shuttered club from previous owner Bryan DeCunha.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/15/photos-french-family-foundations-2025-run-for-inclusion/
Nov 15, 2025 - Runners of all ages enjoyed perfect weather Saturday, Nov. 15, as they completed the course through Hamlin.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/20/winter-garden-nonprofit-decks-the-hospital-halls/
Nov 20, 2025 - The Greyson Project collects Christmas decorations to donate to hospitals so families feel a little more at home during the holidays.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/23/photos-oranges-ornaments-a-festival-of-trees/
Nov 23, 2025 - The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation held a Christmas exhibit called Oranges and Ornaments Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/19/influencer-of-the-week-lisa-barrows-hamlin-middle-school/
Dec 19, 2025 - Lisa Barrows is the theater educator and director as well as Junior Thespians Troupe 10639 sponsor at Hamlin Middle School.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2023/jul/27/winter-garden-dq-to-host-miracle-treat-day/
Jul 27, 2023 - The Winter Garden DQ Grill and Chill will donate $1 or more to the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital for every Blizzard sold from 11 a.m. to 11...
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/13/photos-city-of-ocoees-veterans-day-celebration/
Nov 13, 2025 - The weather was cold, but hearts were warm at the City of Ocoee’s Veterans Day Celebration Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Bill Breeze Park, Ocoee.
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https://www.observer-reporter.com/news/2022/apr/08/wj-hosts-presentation-on-agent-orange/
Washington & Jefferson College will host Dr. Edward Martini, professor of history at Western Michigan University, for a free public lecture at 7 p.m. Monday in...
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/17/whole-lot-of-love-tree-sales-benefit-windermere-high-choir/
Dec 17, 2025 - Longtime Disney entertainer hosts Christmas tree lots outside Windermere High School, with proceeds benefiting the school’s choir program.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/07/photos-2025-christmas-at-hamlin/
Dec 7, 2025 - The constant rainfall didn't dampen the holiday spirits of those who attended Christmas at Hamlin.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/25/windsor-landing-home-tops-ocoee-sales-from-nov-17-to-23/
Nov 25, 2025 - The home at 250 Calliope St., Ocoee, sold Nov. 19, for $795,000.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2023/jul/26/orlando-health-dr-p-phillips-hospital-is-recognized-for-stroke-care/
Jul 26, 2023 - The American Heart Association recently recognized Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital for its stroke care and treatment.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/20/drumming-up-fusion-core-in-central-florida/
Nov 20, 2025 - Windermere residents bring Fusion Core Drum Corps, an all-ages group, to Central Florida. The corps was based previously in New Jersey.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/11/playoffs-are-set-for-west-southwest-orange-football-teams/
Nov 11, 2025 - Three West and Southwest Orange teams enter the 7A Regional Quarterfinals, while Foundation Academy and Windermere Prep wrap up the SSAA brackets.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/may/21/graduation-2025-new-class-just-dropped/
May 21, 2025 - Look out, world! Like a new track that’s about to take Spotify by storm, the Class of 2025 is fit-checked and ready to make its mark on the world. And,...
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/25/school-board-to-consider-middle-school-rezones/
Nov 25, 2025 - The targeted proposals for Ocoee and Chain of Lakes middle schools will be up for a vote at the Orange County School Board’s Dec. 9 meeting.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/16/avalon-cove-home-tops-horizon-west-home-sales-from-dec-8-to-14/
Dec 16, 2025 - The home at 9080 Morgana Court, Winter Garden, sold Dec. 11, for $2,340,000.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/15/photos-west-oranges-emerges-victorious-in-its-first-playoff-game/
Nov 15, 2025 - The Warriors defeated Plant City 45-30 in the FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/sep/18/introducing-myself-to-you-the-observers-new-writer-megan-bruinsma/
Sep 18, 2025 - As the Observer’s new staff writer, I look forward to diving into West Orange and Southwest Orange sports communities.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/nov/24/special-hearts-farm-purchases-new-property/
Nov 24, 2025 - The Special Hearts Farm purchased a new, 19-acre land to call it its forever home 4151 Avalon Road, Winter Garden.
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/sep/10/celebrating-120-years-of-the-west-orange-times-observer-the-weight-of-it-all/
Sep 10, 2025 - We know 120 years of newspapers doesn’t just happen. It takes commitment — both from us and from you — and we truly appreciate the opportunity to tell...
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https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/dec/19/athlete-of-the-week-abigayle-white-horizon-cross-country/
Dec 19, 2025 - Abigayle White was named on the Orlando All-City Girls First Team for her junior year accomplishments.
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