Winter Garden, FL
True History of Winter Garden, Florida
Jim Crescitelli and Austin Arthur explore the true history of Winter Garden, Florida — pioneers, citrus, Lake Apopka, and downtown revival.
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Episodes & Highlights
Conversations from West Orange County
Austin Arthur sits down with the mayors, historians, veterans, neighbors, and business owners of Winter Garden, East Winter Garden, Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, Oakland, Gotha, and Tildenville. Every episode has its own page — watch here, or subscribe for the full archive.
Lake Apopka, FL
Save Lake Apopka!
Lake Apopka, Florida historically has been the battery of Winter Garden and surrounding cities! Lake Apopka, from pollution to restoration! Please watch this important video and share to create awareness of the great work folk like Friends of Lake Apopka!
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Winter Garden, FL
100 year old Veteran! | Larry Cheever of Winter Garden, FL
A must-watch biopic about longtime Winter Garden resident Larry Cheever, born September 20th, 1920, as he celebrates his 100th birthday with Austin Arthur.
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East Winter Garden, FL
Low-Income Housing in East Winter Garden
A hard conversation about housing, affordability, and a historic West Orange neighborhood living a few blocks from one of Florida's most celebrated downtowns.
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West Orange Times & Observer
West Orange County's Oldest Newspaper
Inside the West Orange Times & Observer — the oldest newspaper in West Orange County, and what local journalism still does that nothing else does.
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Winter Garden, FL
Meet Winter Garden's Mayor!
Austin Arthur sits down with the mayor of Winter Garden to discuss the city's past, present, and future, with a special dedication to former Mayors Jack Quesinberry and Ray Spears.
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Horizon West, FL
History & Happenings of Horizon West with Cynthia Dailey
Cynthia Dailey, publisher of 'Living in Horizon West' and founder of 'Horizon West Happenings,' joins Austin Arthur to discuss the history, growth, and community spirit of Horizon West, Florida.
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Windermere, FL
Meet Windermere's Mayor Jim O'Brien
Austin Arthur sits down with the Town of Windermere's leader, Mayor Jim O'Brien, to discuss the mayor's background, the town's history, roads, taxes, and how to get involved in one of West Orange County's diamonds.
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Winter Garden, FL
Winter Garden Hometown Hero! Flying Tiger George McMillan
A short highlight on World War II flying ace George McMillan, a hometown hero from Winter Garden, Florida.
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Winter Garden, FL
How Winter Garden survived the Great Depression? Mayor George Walker!
A short highlight on Mayor George Walker and the leadership that helped Winter Garden, Florida endure the Great Depression.
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Winter Garden, FL
Where did the Winter Garden name come from?!
A quick story about the true origin of the name Winter Garden, Florida.
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Winter Garden, FL
FIRST MAYOR of Winter Garden FLA!
A short highlight on A.B. Newton, the first mayor of Winter Garden, Florida and a pivotal figure in the city's early history.
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Winter Garden, FL
WINTER GARDEN'S DOCTOR: Dr. Albert Gleason!
A bonus scene on Dr. Albert Gleason, Winter Garden's doctor for six decades and a champion for healthcare in West Orange County.
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West Orange Times & Observer
West Orange Times: History and Today
A short highlight on the history of the West Orange Times, the newspaper that started in West Orange and Winter Garden more than 115 years ago.
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Winter Garden, FL
Edgewater Hotel in Downtown Winter Garden, FL | History
A short highlight on the historic Edgewater Hotel in downtown Winter Garden, Florida.
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West Orange Times & Observer
WOT Helps Create a New Family!
A short highlight on how the West Orange Times and Observer helped create a new family in the community.
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Winter Garden, FL
Resurrection and Renaissance | CITY OF WINTER GARDEN FL!
A short highlight on the resurrection and renaissance of Winter Garden, Florida — how the city came back to life.
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Winter Garden, FL
Winter Garden, FL before 1908?
A short highlight on what Winter Garden, Florida looked like before 1908.
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West Orange County, FL
Fox News & CNN vs. the West Orange Times and Observer
A short highlight on the value of local journalism, comparing the West Orange Times and Observer to national outlets like Fox News and CNN.
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