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  • Sarah Merly is an administrative assistant and correspondent for The Apopka Chief. She joined the Chief in May 2025 after graduating from Patrick Henry College's journalism program in Washington, D.C. In her spare time, Sarah loves watching rom-coms, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.

Double O's Coffee signage in front of the Apopka location.
Top 5 coffee shops in ApopkaSarah Merly
June 11, 2025
While drinking coffee can warm the body, supporting small coffee shops also warms the soul. The Apopka Chief used Yelp, Google reviews and staff knowledge to…
Real Estate Expo illustration.
Apopka Chamber planning real estate expoSarah Merly
June 4, 2025
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce will present its long-term vision for the future of Apopka’s real estate at the 2025 Real Estate Expo.  Chamber CEO…
YMCA instructor teaches a little girl how to swim.
Central Florida YMCA to provide free swimming lessons for homeless childrenSarah Merly
June 3, 2025
The YMCA of Central Florida and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida (Homeless Coalition) will provide free swimming lessons to 20 homeless children this…
LaVerne Schwitzgoebel at Gator's Dockside for her 100th birthday.
Apopka resident LaVerne Schwitzgoebel celebrates 100th birthdaySarah Merly
May 27, 2025
Apopka resident LaVerne Sylvia Schwitzgoebel celebrated her 100th birthday with friends on Sunday, May 25, at Gator’s Dockside. LaVerne says she feels “both happy and sad”…
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Moore, and others at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Officials break ground on 2 affordable housing communitiesSarah Merly
May 23, 2025
Orange County and Dominium Apartments officials spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for two affordable housing communities on Thursday, May 22, at 1256 Plymouth Sorrento Road. “The…

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