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. 10
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022
Jingle bells swing! CFCArts performed ‘A Big Band Christmas’ at Lake Buena Vista High. SEE 8A.
Driving force
YOUR TOWN WINDERMERE BOAT PARADE CANCELED The Windermere Boat Parade has been canceled due to high water levels on Lake Butler and the Butler Chain of Lakes. Organizers were hoping water levels would recede in time for the annual holiday event, but the water still is too high to safely hold the parade. The event was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, and organizers have been working closely with the town of Windermere, Windermere Police Department and Orange County regarding the reopening of the boat ramps on the chain.
The second Horizon West Car Fest will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17, led by Eric Jacky and his son Alex. STORY ON PAGE 4A.
MATTHEW’S HOPE CARNIVAL IS SATURDAY
Annabelle Sikes
Eric Jacky and his son, Alex, will be one of hundreds of attendees at the event. They will showcase their 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
REAL ESTATE
The Matthew’s Hope homeless ministry is hosting its annual Christmas Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and the event is open to the community. The Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department will escort Santa Claus to the event at 11. The fun day will include live music, food booths and carnival games. A toy drive also is underway, and donations of new unwrapped toys for ages infant to 15 years can be dropped off at Matthew’s Hope Ministries, 661 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden. Volunteers are needed to host games. To sign up, call (407) 905-9500.
SANTA’S YELPERS
A Golden Oak estate sold for $6.7 million to top this week’s sales. SEE PAGE 9A.
Ocoee approves sports, entertainment complex
Dog parade highlights Ocoee bash. 3A.
The project will be the second-largest such facility in the United States. SEE PAGE 2A. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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PEN TO PAPER:
Two Foundation Academy baseball players made their college plans official. PAGE 1B.