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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 31, 2024

ONP Pumpkin Glow triumphs in wake of hurricane devastation

More than 1,500 guests enjoyed an evening of strolling along the path of decorated pumpkins.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
October 31, 2024

Windermere Prep staff member receives outstanding educator award

Justin Muenker, WPS' high school social studies teacher and an IB CAS and service learning coordinator, received recently the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
October 31, 2024

Wawa coming to Ocoee

The new 5,636-square-foot building is estimated to be completed in December.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
October 31, 2024

District 1 candidates share West Orange visions

Two candidates — Austin Arthur, challenger, and Nicole Wilson, incumbent — are vying for the Orange County District 1 Commission seat. Meet the candidates in our exclusive writing prompt.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
October 31, 2024

Alcohol ordinance receives first OK from city

Despite multiple revised drafts of the ordinance following feedback from affected stakeholders, many local business owners still believe the city’s proposed alcohol ordinance needs work.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 30, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Meghan Papke, of Sunset Park Elementary School

Meghan Papke is known as the Queen of Green at Sunset Park Elementary, where she is a dedicated PTO member and chair of the Campus Clean Up and School Beautification Committee.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 30, 2024

Horizon High bringing ‘Hadestown’ to stage

Two lead casts are staging two intertwining love stories straight from Greek Mythology, and a seven-piece orchestra will bring the show to life with mesmerizing music.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 30, 2024

REAL ESTATE: Crown Point Woods home tops Ocoee sales from Oct. 19 to 25.

A home in Crown Point Woods topped all Ocoee residential real-estate transactions from Oct. 19 to 25. The home at 1201 Log Landing Drive, sold Oct. 22, for $665,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,518 square feet of living area. Days on market: 24.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 30, 2024

Observer collecting new books for Reading Reindeer

Needy children in West Orange County will receive brand-new books in time for the holidays.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 30, 2024

Renee Adams has a heart for Halloween

The Winter Garden resident always has been a fan of the October holiday, and when her children got too old for her to dress up, she turned her attention to the exterior of her home.