SO U T H W E ST O RA N G E
Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
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VOLUME 8, NO. 8
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West Orange Habitat for Humanity celebrates its newest owners. PAGE 3B.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022
County completes study for New Independence Parkway The Horizon West road would provide an east-west route into Lake County. SEE PAGE 2A.
GLOBAL GAMES
DEEP ROOTS
Windermere Preparatory School hosts international sports tournament. SEE 1B.
Disney selects developer for affordable housing project The project will be located in Southwest Orange near Flamingo Crossings. SEE PAGE 6A.
YOUR TOWN CHRISTMAS CONCERTS SCHEDULED
The Light Orlando Christmas Concert Series, powered by Äcahand Foundation, aims to bring the community together to celebrate the season while raising awareness of nonprofits focused on community issues such as homelessness, education and healthcare. The free performances by school, community and church choirs will showcase local talent from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Hamlin Green Space, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. Scheduled to perform are God’s Example, Dec. 8; Daniel Emmet, Dec. 9; and Blanca, Dec. 10.
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Daughters in seventh through 12th grade are known as Ticktockers.
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The local chapter currently has 71 members.
The National Charity League has formed its newest chapter, the Citrus Blossom chapter. More than half its members live in Windermere. STORY ON PAGE 4A.
The chapter allows mothers and daughters to spend quality time together.
REAL ESTATE
Golden Oak estate tops weekly sales An estate in the Golden Oak community at Walt Disney World sold for $4,175,000 to lead all weekly sales. SEE PAGE 11A.