Koovakada to oversee operations of Orlando Health’s southcentral region Orlando Health has named Philip Koovakada as the new senior vice president, Orlando Health southcentral region, and president, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital. He will serve as the senior leader of Orlando Health – Health Central, as well as coordinate the…
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-OMYF All-Star Team announced on April 10; this marks the 14th time OMYF has distributed at least $1 million to Central Florida at-risk youth- As part of the Orlando Magic’s continuing commitment to the Central Florida community, the team distributed 13 $50,000 grants and four $100,000 focus area grants totaling…
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On Wednesday, April 6, Rep. Val Demings voted for the H.R. 3807, the Relief for Restaurants & Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022. This legislation replenishes the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and creates new support for the hardest-hit small businesses that were ineligible for other support during the…
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Ocoee, FL (April 6, 2022) – To best meet the current demand and anticipated need for rehabilitative care in Central Florida and beyond, Orlando Health is announcing plans to develop a freestanding rehabilitation facility in West Orange County. The building will open as a 54-bed inpatient facility distinctively designed to…
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For more than 50 years, our Central Florida family has played an important role in the story of Walt Disney World. As Disney cast members, it is our home, it’s where we work, it’s where we play and it’s where we grow. And at Disney, we’re always looking for…
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An inspiring thing happened recently in Tallahassee, unrelated to the Florida Legislature. In mid March, a ragtag team of 7 robot-builders from Boys & Girls Clubs’ Walt Disney World Clubhouse in Pine Hills traveled to Florida’s capital for the FIRST league championships. The team, known as RockStar Robotics—clad…
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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is Your voice for Pro-Business issues. The 2022 Legislative Session came to a close on March 14, 2022. During the session, the WOCC shared our Legislative Position paper via numerous communication channels including email and social media. The WOCC Legislative Position Paper had…
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On January 25, 2022, the Orange County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum effort was relaunched after nearly a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce has been closely monitoring this initiative. To learn more about the Transportation Sales Tax Referendum,…
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An update from U.S. Representative Val Demings As part of the Federal Budget, I fought for ten community projects for Central Florida. 1: A new Water Storage Tank for Apopka to help with water needs and ensure that firefighters have what they need during emergencies. Apopka Mayor Bryan…
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We are pleased to announce the acquisition of R. C. Stevens Construction Company, a Winter Garden, Florida-based construction firm. The acquisition will provide a permanent establishment in the southeastern United States and open additional opportunities to expand their markets. Tim Keating, President of R. C. Stevens, will remain active…
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OAKLAND, FL — The Florida League of Cities (FLC), celebrating its 100th anniversary as the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Commissioner Joseph McMullen, Seat 4, with a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award for this hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2022 Legislative Session. Commissioner McMullen worked…
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Art and history exhibit opens at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center on Friday, April 1 OAKLAND, FL —Discover Oakland during its heyday as the headquarters of the Orange Belt Railroad with a thriving business district and opera house and learn about the repercussions the Great Freeze…
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