W EST O RA N G E T I M E S &
Observer Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oakland
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VOLUME 89, NO. 46
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Happy Thanksgiving! Residents share words of gratitude. Page 3A.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022
BLIZZARD FORECAST:
Dairy Queen finally opens The highly anticipated eatery opened its doors to guests Tuesday, Nov. 22. 2A.
Ocoee leaders consider police training center The city will hire a consultant to evaluate a proposal it received for the center. SEE PAGE 6A.
YOUR TOWN FARM PLANS FIFTH FUNDRAISER Special Hearts Farm, which serves individuals with disabilities and unique abilities, is holding its fifth annual Boots, Wine and Dine Under the Stars for the Special Hearts Farm event Saturday, Dec. 3, and tickets are available. Held at Serenity Ranch, 8001 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando, the event begins with registration at 5 p.m., cocktail party at 5:30, dinner and entertainment at 6:30. A silent auction will be held from 6 to 8:30. For ticket information, visit specialheartsfarm.com or email specialheartsfarm@gmail.com. Special Hearts Farm is a nonprofit organization in Winter Garden that provides adult day training, supported employment and entrepreneur business opportunities related to farming and gardening experiences.
Photos by Amy Quesinberry
Axum Coffee CEO Mike Benn and Alex Azzizzo have developed a special bond at the Axum Roastery in the Plant Street Market.
Loving the daily grind Tony and Lisa Azzizzo, of Winter Garden, are giving thanks to the team at Axum Coffee for believing in their son, 26-year-old Alex, who is on the autism spectrum, and giving him his independence. SEE PAGE 4A.
KNEADFUL THINGS A German native is opening a new bakery. SEE PAGE 3A. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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Alex Azzizzo carefully follows each of the steps necessary in bagging the coffee beans at Axum Coffee’s roastery.
REAL ESTATE
Horizon West home tops weekly sales An estate in the Signature Lakes community sold for $1,870,000. It was on the market for 20 days. SEE PAGES 8-9A.