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Wolverine must choose between a D-I offer and the MLB Draft. PAGE 1B.
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YOUR TOWN LAKE APOPKA EARNS DESIGNATION Lake Apopka has been designated a United Nations Environment Programme Restoration Road Trip destination. A sign announcing the designation was unveiled Monday, March 18, at Newtown Park, with Lake Apopka receiving the honor in February. The honor means Lake Apopka is recognized as a destination worthy of visiting to see effective restoration efforts in person. The UNEP has been highlighting ecological restoration efforts throughout North America since 2021.
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he Horizon West community celebrated the groundbreaking of Bentonshire Park Monday, April 1. The
The Southeastern Food Bank is looking for drivers to deliver about 1,200 boxes of nonperishable food and supplies to families in need in West Orange County. Volunteers are needed from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at West Orlando Baptist Church, 1006 E. Crown Point Road, Ocoee. This is the 32nd year of the Food for Families effort. To volunteer as a driver, fill out the registration form at southeasternfoodbank.com/ events or call (407) 654-7777.
5-acre park, located on Bentonshire Avenue at Overstreet Road, will feature myriad amenities, including a walking path, picnic pavilion, playground with two shade sails and a dog park.
DP set up for state run The Dr. Phillips Panthers boys water polo team is ready to make a splash as it enters postseason play. SEE 1B.
Orlando Health expands colorectal cancer suite at Health Central The space gives patients increased access to cancer care at the Ocoee hospital. PAGE 2A.
EASTER ROUNDUP There was plenty of Easter fun to be had last week in the West Orange and Southwest Orange communities. PAGES 6-7B.