SO U T H W E ST O RA N G E
Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VOLUME 8, NO. 7
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Happy Thanksgiving! Residents share words of gratitude. Page 3A.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022
BLIZZARD FORECAST:
Dairy Queen finally opens The highly anticipated eatery opened its doors to guests Tuesday, Nov. 22. 2A.
Ocoee leaders consider police training center The city will hire a consultant to evaluate a proposal it received for the center. SEE PAGE 6A.
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The annual Windermere event drew thousands of local attendees.
YOUR TOWN FARM PLANS FIFTH FUNDRAISER Special Hearts Farm, which serves individuals with disabilities and unique abilities, is holding its fifth annual Boots, Wine and Dine Under the Stars for the Special Hearts Farm event Saturday, Dec. 3, and tickets are available. Held at Serenity Ranch, 8001 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando, the event begins with registration at 5 p.m., cocktail party at 5:30, dinner and entertainment at 6:30. A silent auction will be held from 6 to 8:30. For ticket information, visit specialheartsfarm.com or email specialheartsfarm@ gmail.com. Special Hearts Farm is a nonprofit organization in Winter Garden that provides adult day training, supported employment and entrepreneur business opportunities related to farming and gardening experiences.
Photos by Annabelle Sikes
Above: Family Church’s adult choir sang Christmas carols for listening attendees. Right: Danny and Bonnie McBride showed off their tasty treats and holiday gear.
The town of Windermere officially welcomed the holiday season with Light Up Windermere Friday, Nov. 18. PHOTOS ON PAGE 4A.
PALATE PLEASER! A Taste of Dr. Phillips delights local foodies. SEE PAGE 6B. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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REAL ESTATE
Horizon West home tops weekly sales An estate in the Signature Lakes community sold for $1,870,000. It was on the market for 20 days. SEE PAGES 8-9A.