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VOLUME 4, NO. 36
Church proposal irks area residents
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THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019
First class Windermere High School celebrates its inaugural commencement.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes to build a new facility on Davenport Road.
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DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Dozens of residents living in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement voiced opposition to a proposed project on Davenport Road during a community meeting Thursday, May 23. The project, a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints location, would be located at 17000 Davenport Road in Winter Garden, at the SEE PROJECT PAGE 4
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Laughter, smiles, hugs and tears were commonplace during the ceremony.
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The West Orange Times & Observer and the West Orange Observer have welcomed two new employees to its editorial staff. Tim Freed joins the West Orange office as managing editor, and Hannah Swayze as news editor for the two weekly publications. Freed joins the West Orange office after six years with the Winter Park/ Maitland Observer. Swayze came to Central Florida from Tennessee after almost two years at the Johnson City Press, a daily in Johnson City, Tennessee. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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Great Greek announces Hamlin plans The fast-casual franchise will be offering its brand of Greek cuisine later this year. ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER
Hamlin is about to get a new spot for those with a hankering for hummus. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will be setting up shop at
16045 New Independence Parkway, Suite 100, Winter Garden, and is expected open later this summer. The fast-casual franchise serves authentic Greek dishes made to order with fresh ingredients. From dolmades to desserts to gyros and Greek rice bowls, the
restaurant hopes to satisfy any craving for Mediterranean-style cuisine. “We’ve taken traditional and authentic recipes to a modern and welcoming environment,” SEE GREEK PAGE 4
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One of The Great Greek’s most popular items is the gyro served with a side of feta-covered french fries.