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Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
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VOLUME 8, NO. 16
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
Town seeks pavilion input Traffic, noise highlight concerns about the proposed pavilion in Windermere. PAGE 5A.
No place like home
YOUR TOWN WINE & DINE IS SET FOR FEB. 4 The ninth annual Windermere Wine & Dine will take place Saturday, Feb. 4, on the Windermere Town Hall grounds, but the event sold out quickly. For additional ticket availability, check the group’s Facebook page or visit windermerewineanddine.com. Restaurant partners include Paddlefish, Terralina, The Boathouse, STK Orlando, Frontera Cocina, Highball & Harvest, Primo, Capa, Ravello, Haven Kitchen, Bacan, Sear & Sea Woodfire Grill, Four Flamingos, The Oceanaire, Slate, American Social, North Italia, Windermere Pizza 14, ole Red, Cu ba Libre, Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ, Dixie Cream Café, Market to Table, Do Good Farm, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pilars, Windermere Brewing Company, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, The Modern Host and Seito Sushi. With the support of sponsors, restaurants and participants over the years, more than $850,000 has been donated to local charities.
Orange County increases impact fees The County Commission approved increases to fees related to law enforcement, fire/ rescue, and parks and rec. SEE PAGE 3A.
The cast is looking forward to transporting the audience to a neverseen-before whimsical journey to the colorful City of Oz.
The Horizon West Theater Company will stage its first production of “The Wizard of Oz” — and has some unique surprises in store. STORY ON PAGE 4A. Photos by Andrea Mujica
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Orange County will break ground Jan. 26 on a new complex that will become the home of the Dr. Phillips Little League. SEE 1B.
Oakland to honor heritage
The town will host the 2023 Heritage Day to celebrate 135 years. SEE PAGE 6A.