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Community: Winter Garden

GOVERNMENT

Freedom From Religion Foundation calls for retraction of Winter Garden’s Day of Prayer proclamation

Organization says proclamation violates First Amendment, sidelines non-Christian city residents.

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ON THE ROAD

Winter Garden passes Marsh Road dump truck ban

Resolution upheld despite threat of lawsuit from sand mine co., opposition from truckers, Clermont officials.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Candidates, supporters spar at commission meeting

Former Comm. Buchanan: The public should know about violations committed by the person with the job — not violations committed by those campaigning for the job.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

"We figured this was a good way to give back to the community"

Main Street Collision gifts car to Winter Garden mom of three whose own car was repossessed on Christmas Eve.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Winter Garden changes up seasonal events flyer

Non-city-sponsored Christmas and Chanukah events get equal treatment — online.

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FIRST AMENDMENT

First Amendment Foundation to Winter Garden: “Scrap” Media Rules

District 4 Commissioner Colin Sharman: “I'm in favor of changing it to where anybody can ask the question."

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EXPANSION PLANS

No room at the memorial park

At capacity, Winter Garden’s historic cemetery will add more burial space within 12 to 18 months.

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