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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VOLUME 89, NO. 34
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OARS seeks new rowers of all ages. SEE PAGE 21.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022
Amesty wins 45 primary In the crowded Republican race for Florida House Representative District 45, Carolina Amesty emerged as the clear winner Tuesday, Aug. 23. In local races, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs both won. 2.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Peeples’ people
HURRICANE GUIDE YOUR TOWN WHS HOSTING MEET & GREET Parents of Windermere High Class of 2023 seniors are invited to a Happy Hour Meet & Greet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. It will be held at Hagan O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 16112 Marsh Road. Parents can meet others with seniors, learn details about the special year and volunteer to help at school events.
WGHF TO PRESENT CITY’S HISTORY
LEADERS CREATE EWG NETWORK
A number of grassroots leaders, nonprofits, business leaders, educational providers and government agencies are gathering to create a revitalization network for east Winter Garden. The community is invited to participate in helping shape this vital neighborhood through collaboration at an event sponsored by the city of Winter Garden and Polis Institute. The event is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Healthy West Orange, 1200 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. RSVP at (407) 319-7205. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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GAME OF THE WEEK
Ocoee vs. Apopka Keyondray Jones opens the season against his old team. PAGE 19.
REAL ESTATE
Join Winter Garden Heritage Foundation director Jim Crescitelli on a trip to Winter Garden’s past. “A History of Winter Garden” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the WGHF’s Heller Hall, 21 E. Plant St. The event is free, and seating is limited. RSVP to (407) 6563244.
Ray and Bibi Peeples started Ray Peeples Ministries to help locals in need. SEE PAGE 4.
A home in Horizon West topped all West Orange and Southwest Orange home sales last week. 9.
Split decision puts rent-control on November ballot The county commission voted 4-3 to put a rent stabilization ordinance on the ballot for voters in November. PAGE 8.