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Dr. Phillips High School and the town of Windermere hosted 9/11 ceremonies. 3B.
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VOLUME 91, NO. 38
TFA presents a real whodunit The First Academy Upper School Theatre Department staged ‘Not a Clue.’ OrangeObserver.com
A place to play
Winter Garden reverses P&Z fence decision The city of Winter Garden approved a variance to permit the height of a fence at a property located off South Lakeview Avenue. SEE PAGE 2A.
YOUR TOWN EXPLORE NATURE AT ONP FESTIVAL The Oakland Nature Preserve is hosting its third annual Nature Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Meet ONP’s animal ambassadors, learn the history of Lake Apopka and about the cleanup efforts being made, take a boat ride on the lake or a guided hike on the grounds, visit with the nature preserve’s community partners, and connect with nature. Vendors will include those related to nature and natureinspired art, as well as environmental organizations and food trucks.
NEHRLING TO HOST FALL PLANT SALE
Photos by Annabelle Sikes
Volunteers for the Eight Waves event included Jennifer Capshaw, left, Bekah Westcott, Erika Feazell, Amelia Haley, Jennifer Woychowski, Cynthia Vieyra and Nicky Calvert.
Eight Waves last week hosted a benefit gala to raise funds for its dream of building a children’s museum in Winter Garden. STORY ON PAGE 4A.
GAME OF THE WEEK
The West Orange High Warriors’ team-first culture is embedded into their DNA. PAGE 1B.
Nehrling Gardens is holding its fall plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21. A wide variety of native and tropical plants are available for fall gardens. All sales help fund the restoration and maintenance of the historic Nehrling Gardens, located at 2267 Hempel Ave., in Gotha.
Eileen, left, and David Buckles showed their support for Eight Waves Founder and Executive Director Sara Meyer.
West Oaks Farmers Market sprouts in Ocoee The new market will be set up from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the West Oaks Mall in Ocoee. SEE PAGE 7A.
CHIP, CHIP HOORAY! Stoneybrook West Golf Club hosts first West Orange Invitational. 1B.