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The Villages of Wesmere HOA has been removing trees in the community — much to the dismay of some residents.

1 month ago Share The City Commission approved the first steps required to purchase land to allow for more burial spaces. The city of Ocoee cemetery, located at 368 E. Geneva St., is out of space, and the Ocoee City Commission wants to change that. During their meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16, commissioners discussed the need to expand the city’s cemetery and how important it is to look into purchasing a 5-acre parcel of land — partially wetland — located adjacent to the cemetery. That parcel, just west of the cemetery, is the only land that could be connected to the cemetery e...

1 month ago Share The property, located at 511 Whittier Ave., was seen as a logical extension of the city limits. During a short meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Ocoee City Commission approved the annexation and rezoning of parcel of land located at 511 Whittier Ave. The property, currently vacant, sits on 0.18 acres, has a 100-foot lot width and was zoned Orange County R-1 (single family). Based on its location and specifics, it was a logical choice for annexation and rezoning, said Kiel Gajadhar — the city’s zoning manager. IN OTHER NEWS The commission approved a two-year w...

3 months ago Share The new addition will add 67 single-family residential lots in the subdivision — located on the north side of Clarcona-Ocoee Road and situated between Hobson Road and Ingram Road. The final stage of the Arden Park subdivision has been approved and is ready to begin construction, after the Ocoee City Commission approved the preliminary and final plan during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5. The Arden Park planned unit development was approved originally by the commission on Nov. 21, 2006, before being amended in 2013 and again last year. The original PUD land-us...