SO U T H W E ST O RA N G E
Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 10, NO. 23
FREE • THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025
Total eclipse of the art Local residents find inspiration at the Windermere Fine Arts Show. PAGE 4A.
Voters in Windermere, Ocoee return incumbents Residents headed to the polls Tuesday, March 11, for the 2025 municipal elections. SEE PAGE 2A.
YOUR TOWN HALL OF FAME RETURNS TO WOHS
Photos by Sam Albuquerque
The Wolverines celebrated their semifinal win over Sarasota High by placing their name in the state-title game bracket line.
TWO THAT
TANGOED B
oth the Windermere High boys and Dr.
Phillips girls basketball teams made it all the way to their respective state-title games
last week in Lakeland. Celebrate their
Panthers senior guard Anilys Rolon (No. 20) went up for a shot in DP’s semifinal win over Doral. She contributed 11 points in the win.
How to fix Reams Road County Commission considers moratorium on area development. SEE PAGE 6A.
achievements with our exclusive feature.
SEE PAGE 1B.
JUMPING FOR JOY!
Foundation Academy dads, daughters enjoy unforgettable evening at dance. SEE PAGE 5B.
Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on West Orange High School or its community? WOHS is bringing back its Hall of Fame! Candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long-term contributions to West Orange High School and/or its community. Nominees must meet the criteria in one of the following categories: Community Champion, Distinguished Alumni or Distinguished Educator. A nomination for induction into the OCPS Hall of Fame can be submitted by anyone and must be submitted on the official WOHS Hall of Fame online form. For details on the categories, visit tinyurl.com/ westorangehofnom. Nominations are being accepted until March 14.