SO U T H W E ST O RA N G E
Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
FREE • THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023
VOLUME 8, NO. 23
City moves development discussion to April The Winter Garden City Commission unanimously voted to move the annexation and development discussion pertaining to a property next to Crown Pointe Equestrian to April after passionate input from residents and the applicant. PAGE 3A.
VPK waiting game
YOUR TOWN
105 CANDLES The Summit of Winter Garden celebrated the 105th birthday of one of its residents Tuesday, March 7. Lee Harvey was treated to cheesecake and enjoyed a party that included his daughter, Barbara (above), who also is a resident, as well as several Summit ambassadors, residents and staff. Harvey said his secret to a long life is “to not stress about things.” He is an Army veteran and was a resident of the St. Petersburg area before moving to Winter Garden. He also has a son, Raymond, who lives in Texas.
Annabelle Sikes
Benjamin Blanchard, Henri, Rolfson and Remy Jester attend VPK at the Amazing Explorers Academy in Hamlin.
Parents are voicing concern over the high demand for Voluntary Prekindergarten programs in the area. SEE PAGE 4A.
Ocoee lax player waits for diagnosis
Ocoee re-elects Johnson
After seeking the opinion of different doctors at two different hospitals, Rayne City and her family are still waiting on an explanation for her symptoms. PAGE 3A.
During the municipal elections Tuesday, March 14, Ocoee residents also elected newcomer Scott Kennedy as District 1 commissioner and returned incumbent Richard Firstner to his District 3 seat. SEE PAGE 2A.
OCOEE JAMS OUT
This year’s music festival gave fans two nights to remember. PAGE 8A.