The bands played on

The 2023 Ocoee Music Festival welcomed rock ’n’ roll classics during its first day Friday, March 10, and an evening of country artists Saturday, March 11. After 27 years, the festival continues growing and providing Ocoee residents and out-of-town attendees with great music performances. Despite a little rain, people in the audience didn’t leave their seats as they were excited to hear all the music bands that were set to perform for the night. This year, on the first night of the festival, the audience got to enjoy songs by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Night Ranger, The Mavericks and Rocktown. On Saturday, local artist Mark Houghton and John Hembree kicked off the day, followed by Walker Montgomery, Chapel Hart, Niko Moon and Chris Janson. Besides the music, the event provided entertainment opportunities for families with children such as carnival rides and fair games, as well as myriad food options for the hungry.

— ANDREA MUJICA, AMY QUESINBERRY, ANNABELLE SIKES

First Baptist Church @ Horizon West 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden

Sundays: 9:45 AM All Ages www.FBCWG.org

Starke Lake Baptist Church

Pastor Jeff Pritchard PO Box 520 611 W Ave., Ocoee (407) 656-2351 www.StarkeLakeBaptist.org

Victory Baptist Church & Christian Academy

1601 A.D. Mims Rd, Ocoee FL 34761 (407) 656-3097 www.VBCOCOEE.com

Sunday: 11AM & 6 PM Wednesday: 7 PM

CHURCH OF GOD

Ocoee Church of God

Pastor Thomas Odom

1105 N. Lakewood Ave.,Ocoee (407) 656-8011

EPISCOPAL

Church of the Messiah

241 N. Main St., Winter Garden

Sunday: 8, 9:30, & 11 AM., 4PM (French & Creole), 7 PM www.ChurchoftheMessiah.com

METHODIST

First United Methodist www.fumcwg.org

125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden (407) 656-1135

Services: 9 AM Traditional 10:45 AM Contemporary Also viewable on YouTube

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Purpose Church Orlando 13640 W Colonial Dr. Ste 110, Winter Garden (407) 654-9661

Sunday Service: 10:05 AM Sunday Brazilian Service: 7 PM Saturday Service: 6 PM www.purposechurchorlando.org

Notice Of Public Hearings

TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA

Small Scale

FUTURE LAND USE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE 2023-02

AND REZONING ORDINANCE 2023-03

1016 Hull Island Drive

The Town of Oakland Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:30 PM, and the Town Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 7:00 pm. Both meetings will be held in Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington Street, Oakland, FL 34760, to consider an application initiated by James Whebell and Mary Lee, to consider the adoption of the following Ordinance to voluntary annex their property located at 1016 Hull Island Drive into the Town of Oakland. The subject property contains a total of 1.29 acres and is an enclave within the Hull Island Estates subdivision. The legal description of the property is: Lots 3 and 4, of HULL ISLAND ESTATES, according to the Plat there of, as recorded in Plat Book W, at Page114, of the Public Records of Orange County, Florida.

SMALL SCALE FUTURE LAND USE AMENDMENT

ORDINANCE NO.: 2023-02

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TOWN FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY JAMES WHEBELL AND MARY LEE, LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 1016 HULL ISLAND DRIVE, AS MORE PARTICULARILY DESCRIBED HERE IN, WITH AN APPROXIMATE SIZE OF 1.29 ACRES; MAKING FINDINGS, AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

REZONING

ORDINANCE NO.: 2023-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TOWN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF R-1A, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY JAMES WHEBELL AND MARY LEE, LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 1016 HULL ISLAND DRIVE, AS MORE PARTICULARILY DESCRIBED HERE IN, WITH AN APPROXIMATE SIZE OF 1.29 ACRES; MAKING FINDINGS, AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

All interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Written comments submitted to the Town will also be considered.

West Orange Country Club

MONDAY, APRIL 3 |12:00 PM

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The full ordinance with legal description may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office at 230 N Tubb Street Oakland, FL 34760 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through

If any person desires to appeal any decision of the Town Commission or any other Board of the Town, that person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to

The Town of Oakland does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, or handicapped status in employment or in the provision of services. Handicapped individuals may receive special accommodation in services on 48 hours’ notice (Fla. Stat. 286.26). Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting, as provided for in the American with Disabilities Act, should contact the Town Clerk at 407656-1117 ext. 2110 or email ehui@oaklandfl.gov. Contact Brad Cornelius, Contracted Town Planner, at 813-415-4952 or email @

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The Windermere Prep varsity softball team defeated Orangewood Christian 6-4 Monday, March 6, during a non-district game. This was the second time during the 2022-23 season the Lady Lakers and the Lady Rams have faced each other on opposite sides of the diamond. Both times, Windermere Prep returned home with the “W.” Adyson Liddick drove in the two runs that marked the difference toward the end of the game. Carsha Campbell also contributed with 2 RBIs while Piper Hofmann connected twice at the plate for two hits, reaching home twice. Currently, the girls hold a 3-3 overall season record after losing to Trinity Prep 11-0 Thursday, March 9.

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The Ocoee High School varsity girls flag football team started its season with a win. The Lady Knights defeated the Lady Lions 18-0 Tuesday, March 7. Ocoee defeated West Orange 18-6 Wednesday, March 8, during a nondistrict game.

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The Windermere High School varsity softball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 5-4 during an 8-inning game Wednesday, March 8. Junior pitcher Lexi King pitched the entire eight innings, allowing six hits and four runs, walking two and striking out six for an ERA of 1.75. Runs were scored by Kaitlyn Defranco, Tessa Olofson, Sophie Shaik, Hazel Seppi and Elizabeth Wise.

During the 2021-22 season, the Lady Mustangs were the last opponent the Lady Wolverines played against, as they bested them during the regional semifinals 8-2 to later become state champions. This year, however, Windermere and Lakewood Ranch have faced each other twice on the softball field and the Lady Wolverines came home with a “W” both times.

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