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VOLUME 8, NO. 46
FREE • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023
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YOUR TOWN WEST ORANGE COUNTY 4H CLUB NOW FORMING An interest meeting for a new agricultural club for ages 5 to 18 will take place Thursday, Aug. 24, at Panera, 3131 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. Folks can drop in between 6 and 8 p.m. to learn more about West Orange County 4H and its livestock programs, officer selections, sponsorships, club dates and goals. Kristy Lightbody and Marissa Romeu will be leading the club, which is geared toward students who don’t have the option of joining FFA. For information, call (407) 790-0022.
Rezone sparks concern in Hamlin Amy Quesinberry
Anne and Mark Allen, left, and Amy and Matt Allen opened Allen’s Creamery in 2008 to give the Windermere community a sweet place to gather.
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Matt and Amy Allen had their engagement photos taken at the ice cream shop.
Allen’s Creamery has been a staple in downtown Windermere for 15 years. Its last day of selling sweet treats will be during the town’s Food Truck Night Friday, Sept. 22. SEE STORY ON PAGE 4A.
REAL ESTATE A Crescent Lake Estates home in Windermere sold for $1.865M to lead sales. SEE PAGE 8A
WINDERMERE LEADERS: Town Hall project won’t affect historic designation Proposed improvements include foundation repairs, roof enhancements and accessibility features. 6A.
A developer is seeking a rezone to allow 100 multifamily residential dwelling units, 169,705 square feet of non-residential uses and 26 hotel rooms. SEE PAGE 2A.
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FACES
Andy Jones serves as chaplain for local police and fire agencies 3A.