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Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
OCOM, Florida Polytechnic announce new partnership. SEE PAGE 5B.
FREE • THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
VOLUME 10, NO. 32
Write place at the write time Amy Quesinberry Price has told West Orange’s stories for 35 years. She ‘retires’ this week. 8-9A.
YOUR TOWN OCOEE HIGH TO HOST ALL-CLASS REUNION
The Student Government of Ocoee High School is planning a huge reunion to include all graduating classes, as well as faculty and staff, of both the old and new OHS. Alumni Fever will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in the bus loop and courtyard, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway. The event will include food trucks, a display of memorabilia, merchandise and campus tours. Afterward, guests are welcome to stay for an alumni band concert.
How the MAGIC is made Windermere resident David Schroeder pens behind-the-scenes book on the operations of Disney World. SEE PAGE 4A.
MIND OVER MATTER Thornebrooke students to compete at Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. SEE PAGE 6B.
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PopStroke to open later this year
Horizon, FA, WPS ready to compete The Hawks, Lions and Lakers football teams all seek to build on the progress they made last year. SEE PAGE 1B.
Liz Ramos
Lifelong Disney fan David Schroeder wanted to share his appreciation for all the people who make the magic of Disney come to life on a daily basis through his book, “How in the World …?”
JCC celebrates Winter Garden approves Israeli food, fun seven more Habitat homes West Orange Habitat for Humanity plans to build seven more single-family homes on Edgeway Drive. SEE PAGE 8A.
Southwest Orange families enjoyed a taste of Israel at the Rosen JCC’s Israel North to South event, held Sunday, May 4, at the JCC. PAGE 7B.
The mini golf concept, partially owned by Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, is coming to Hamlin this fall. SEE PAGE 2A.