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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Jazz legend comes to town Ron Carter, the most recorded upright bassist in history, will perform in Oakland. PAGE 6A.
YOUR TOWN BLAKE AT HAMLIN CELEBRATES BABY
TURF WAR
The decision to locate Windermere High’s football stadium off-campus is still causing problems. And parents are fed up. STORY ON PAGES 4-5A.
The Blake at Hamlin celebrated recently its first “Blake Baby.” Sales and Marketing Director Joshua Bentley and his wife, Courtney, welcomed Remington Melody at 10 p.m. Sept. 13, 2022. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.
CHAMBER GEARS UP FOR BIKE RIDE The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is donning helmets and mounting up for its first Tour De Chamber Corporate Bike Ride. This 8.2-mile ride will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, beginning and ending at Home State Brewing Company, 16016 New Independence Parkway, Suite 100, in Hamlin. The loop includes paved sidewalks and a paved bike trail through the neighborhoods of Horizon West. Participants ride at their own pace. Bike rentals from Wheelworks Winter Garden will be available; reservations required by Friday, Sept. 23. For more information or to sign up, visit wochamber.com.
Winter Garden budget clears first hearing The commission approved the first reading of several ordinances pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and discussed upcoming proposed development at its Thursday, Sept. 15, meeting. SEE PAGE 2A. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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GAME OF THE WEEK CFCA vs. Seffner Christian Academy The 2-0 Eagles have dedicated their 2022 season to coach Alain Noel, who died unexpectedly. PAGE 1B.
FINTASTIC FUN
The Windermere Police Foundation hosted its annual Cops and Bobbers event. PAGE 6B.
Residents mobilize against PureCycle East Winter Garden residents have organized to fight a proposed facility in their neighborhood. PAGE 7A.