After 21 years, MetroWest resident and West Orange Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Stina D’Uva announces her retirement.
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Community Mourns Former Morse Museum Director … and more News & Business Briefs
Laurence J. Ruggiero, longtime director of the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, passes away peacefully on March 23, 2023.
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Orange County Mayor Makes Proclamation … and more News & Business Briefs
Southwest resident and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings proclaims Feb. 27 as Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated Chief Master Sergeant Richard R. Hall, Jr., Central Florida Chapter Day.
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Healthy West Orange Wellness Park Opens … and more News & Business Briefs
The city of Ocoee held a Valentine’s Day grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Healthy West Orange Wellness Park.
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WOCC Celebrates TopGolf Orlando’s Anniversary … and more News & Business Briefs
West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the fifth anniversary of TopGolf Orlando.
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Jack Kazanzas Star Kicks Off Holidays … and more News & Business Briefs
Orlando officials upheld a holiday tradition last month with the raising of the Jack Kazanzas Star 50 feet above the intersection of Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard.
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Ann Varkey Continues Charitable Efforts … and more News & Business Briefs
Phillips Landing resident Ann Varkey’s charitable organization — Varkey Charity Foundation — donates nonperishable food packages to those in need.
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Southwest Welcomes Realty One Group Inspiration … and more News & Business Briefs
Bay Vista Estates resident Theresa Blahut; her son, Blake; and partner Julian Correa announced the opening of Realty One Group Inspiration on Sand Lake Road in Dr. Phillips.
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Tijuana Flats-Hamlin Opens … and more News & Business Briefs
West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the opening of Tijuana Flats-Hamlin.
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New Orlando Police Chief … and more News & Business Briefs
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the appointment of Eric Smith, a 27-year Orlando Police Department veteran, as the city’s 40th police chief.
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Rep. Demings Donates to Local Organizations … and more News & Business Briefs
This past March, Southwest resident and Congresswoman Val Demings announced her Community Project Initiative to provide more than $6 million in federal funding to various organizations.
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Oakland Pier Gets and Upgrade … and more News & Business Briefs
The town of Oakland completed a total refurbishing of the Jake Voss Fishing Pier, making the serene public space along the shores of Lake Apopka more accessible for all.
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CFHLA Gives Hospitality-Student Scholarships … and more News & Business Briefs
Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association officials have awarded more than $1,050,588 in hospitality-student scholarships since 2000.
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Ann Varkey Continues Charitable Work …. and more News & Business Briefs
The current focus of the foundation in the U.S. is food distribution, local YMCAs and helping those in the blind and disabled communities.
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Fundraiser for Kids Beating Cancer on April 8 … and more News & Business Briefs
Kids Beating Cancer will present its third Hats & Roses luncheon and fashion show, themed “Springtime in Paris,” on April 8 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World.
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WOCC Business After Hours … and more News & Business Briefs
West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the one-year anniversary of Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital.
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MetroWest residents support Edgewood Children’s Ranch … and more News & Business Briefs
The 2021 MetroWest Community Charity Challenge raised nearly $8,000 for Edgewood Children’s Ranch.
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Animal Lovers Band Together to Support Pet Alliance … and more News & Business Briefs
After a fire tore through Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando in September, Pet Supermarket officials acted quickly in support of the nonprofit shelter.
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$100,000 Grant to Orlando Rep … and more News & Business Briefs
Kiwanis Club of Orlando celebrated 100 years of helping children by awarding a total of $160,000 to four organizations
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Shepherd’s Hope receives grant from Direct Relief … and more News & Business Briefs
Shepherd’s Hope is among 40 award recipients across 20 U.S. states that received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity.
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Oakland Honored for Excellence … and more News & Business Briefs
Oakland was honored at the state level for excellence in public relations work for its popular holiday event, Santa’s Lane Drive Through Christmas.
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Chick-fil-A Welcomes New Owner … and more News & Business Briefs
Kayley Jones, owner/operator of Dr. Phillips’ Chick-fil-A, is joined by her husband, Jared, and their children.
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The State of Orange County … and more News & Business Briefs
Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association — in partnership with Orange County Government — presented the 2021 State of Orange County Address at the Orange County Convention Center.
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ORRA Breaks Ground on Headquarters … and more News & Business Briefs
Officials of the ORRA announced the groundbreaking of the organization’s future headquarters, located conveniently off I-4 near Lee Road.