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Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VOLUME 10, NO. 39
Windermere High School names new athletic director. SEE PAGE 13A.
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Local seeks Jr. Ranger status Oakland resident Finn O’Brien is competing in the national Jr. Ranger competition. SEE PAGE 7A.
YOUR TOWN CHAMBER REVS UP FOR NEXT LEAD AND FEED
Flapjacks on the Fourth
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Students at Rosen JCC’s art camp engage in a summertime color war. SEE PAGE 15A.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is getting behind the wheel — literally — for its next Lead and Feed. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, 9299 Universal Blvd., Orlando. This is a great chance to network with chamber leaders, make connections and build relationships. During the informal luncheon, attendees will have 60 seconds to introduce themselves and their business, as well as share leads and expand their referral network. For more information or to register, visit wochamber. com.
Training bolsters PD relations Windermere Police Department officers are training in CORE Recon to strengthen relationships. SEE PAGE 5A.
WINDERMERE BREWING TURNS 3
RETURN TO FORM Windermere Brewing Company will celebrate its birthday with 3 Years of Beer July 11 to 13 at the brewery, 111 W. Fifth Ave., Windermere. This special three-day event will feature new beer, fresh merch, live music and food. On Friday, July 11, Francesca Tarantino will perform from 6 to 9 p.m., and the Eat Sleep Tacos food truck will be on-site. The next day, the Mug Club Party will take place from noon to 2 p.m. This includes an exclusive bottle share, free merch and behind-the-scenes brewery chat with the team. The day also will feature a Beer Pong Tournament and food truck Tagliolino Fresh Pasta. For more information, visit windermerebrewing.com.
Photos by Liz Ramos
Top row, Amelia Sherlock, Palmer Trien, bottom row, Kenny Trien, JP Sherlock and Luke Sherlock posed for their annual Fourth of July photo. The friends have taken a photo to mark Independence Day for four years. Left: Karen Fay donned her most patriotic gear for the pancake breakfast.
Windermere rings in Fourth of July celebrations with the help of Sea Cadets from the Lone Sailor Division during the annual pancake breakfast at Town Hall. PHOTOS ON PAGE 4A.
With Ben Witherspoon back, Dr. Phillips hoops sets sights on greatness. SEE PAGE 13A.