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, APRIL 13, 2023
VOLUME 8, NO. 27
Which traffic solution is best? Windermere leaders are considering three different options for the town’s traffic woes. 2A.
Hilarity ensues Windermere High School sophomore Jaylee Graham’s film recently won an award for best comedy at the Enzian Reel Short Teen Film Festival. STORY ON PAGE 4A. Courtesy photo
Sixteen-year-old Jaylee Graham’s comedy film showcases the dynamic between older and younger siblings.
Softball superstar She’s only 12 years old, but Kylie Konstand is already a force for Windermere Prep varsity Lakers. SEE PAGE 1B.
EGG-STRA SPECIAL:
Hamlin Elementary School enjoys first carnival. SEE 6B.
Orlando Health, Horizon High School partner for education Thanks to a unique partnership, biomedical academy students are getting hands-on training at Horizon West Hospital. SEE PAGE 7A.
There were plenty of opportunities for Easter family fun in West Orange County. PAGE 6A.
YOUR TOWN CHAMBER’S BEST FEST RETURNS The West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Best Fest is back after a several-year hiatus. This year’s food and business expo is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. For tickets, visit wochamber.com/event/bestfest. Enjoy the taste of West Orange and indulge in a variety of beer, wine and spirits along with many delicious food offerings from some of the best local restaurants, bars, caterers and breweries in West Orange County. This festive party in the park boasts more than 50 vendors for you to enjoy throughout the night. Food and drink vendors are 4Rivers Smokehouse, Bailey Bleus, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Windermere, Chick-filA, Corwin’s Personal Chef and Catering Services, Crooked Can Brewing Company, Culver’s of Winter Garden, Home State Brewing Co., Maple Street Biscuit Company, Mayson’s Wine Shop, Pammie’s Sammies, Pilars Martini & Loft, PRP Wine International, South African Jerky, Southern Steer Butcher, TableTop Catering, Texas Roadhouse, Toastique, Tom West Blueberries/ West Tree Service and TooJay’s. Other participating businesses are Acahand Foundation/Light Orlando, AdventHealth, Bright Future Electric, Boyd Street Radio, City of Ocoee, Complete Power Resources, Computer Business Consultants, Floor Coverings International, Florida Foam Factory, Florida Blue, Foundation Academy, Foundation for a Healthier West Orange, Giant Yard Games, HAPCO Music Foundation, Think Minion, Valiant Realty, Love Motorsports of Ocoee, Mark’s Floors, McCoy Federal Credit Union, Observer Media Group, Roe Family Chiropractic, Roper YMCA and West Orange Habitat for Humanity.