You might notice a change the next time you fill up with fuel in Horizon West. Across the southwest, over a hundred 7-11’s have been bought out and are being replaced. The…
Commissioner Wilson & City of Winter Garden Oppose Lake County McKinnon Groves Development
The Lake County Board of Commissioners recently held a public meeting for a final vote on the contentious McKinnon Groves development, but ended up delaying the vote again. McKinnon Groves is a…
Hartwood Marsh Road Speed Limit Reduced to 25mph
Anyone traveling to Clermont via Hartwood Marsh Road will need to factor in extra time for the trip. The speed limit on the road has been reduced from 35mph to 25mph from…
Walgreens at Flamingo Crossings Is Now Open With 24/7 Hours
The first retail business has now opened at Flamingo Crossings, a new development located to the west of Disney’s Western Way entrance. Walgreens is now open to the public and will support…
Hamlin Announces Tiki Docks Bar and Grill, Urban Air Adventure Park, Ace Hardware, and MORE!
At an event held by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Hamlin announced the addition of several major new businesses to Horizon West. Tiki Docks Bar and Grill will be the third…
New York Beer Project Breaks Ground In Horizon West
New York Beer Project, a New York based Brewery with an award-winning craft beer portfolio broke ground Tuesday, September 7th in Winter Garden, Florida. The 24,000 sq. ft. facility featuring a gastropub,…
Developer Hints Tiger Woods Franchise Could Come To Hamlin
In an interview with City Lifestyle Magazine, Hamlin developer Scott Boyd spoke about his roots in Winter Garden, the history of his family, along with his vision for Hamlin. As the area…
Hamlin Confirms Miller’s Ale House Location
Nine months ago we reported the possibility of Miller’s Ale House adding a location in Hamlin as we detected permits being submitted with Orange County. If you weren’t aware of this possible…
Community Meeting for Rezoning Request on Seidel Rd for Daycare and 34 Townhomes
Orange County will be hosting a virtual community meeting on September 1 at 6pm to review a rezoning request along Seidel Road in Village F. The proposal is to rezone 50.32 gross…
Proposed 661-Home McKinnon Groves Development Stirs Controversy For Rural Residents
While Horizon West continues to experience rapid growth in Orange County, across the border in Lake County much of the area between Horizon West and 27 remains rural. While the Wellness Way…
Orange County Restores Developer Transportation Impact Fees to 100%
After 9 years of developers receiving a significantly discounted rate on Transportation Impact Fees, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has voted to increase the fee. In 2012, the Board voted to…
Library Book Drop Now Available at Hamlin; How to Get Your OCLS Library Card
The Orange County Library has opened a new book drop location at Hamlin. The book drop location has been added to help improve library services in the region until the Horizon West…
Orlando Faces Urgent Water Supply Shortage; Orange County Monitoring Situation
OUC, the water and utilities provider for the City of Orlando, announced Friday an urgent need for residents to decrease water usage as the agency faces a potential supply shortage. The agency…
FIREWORK ALERT: Private Park Buyout Tonight Includes Perimeter Fireworks!
Multiple Disney news websites are reporting that Magic Kingdom will close at 6pm tonight, August 14, 2021, to allow for a private party to take place. The Snap-On Franchisee Conference is currently…
4th Annual Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5k Set For October 24
The 4th annual Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Festival is set to be held on October 24 at the Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital in Hamlin and has a…
Orlando Health Announces Major Plans for Expansion in Lake County
Orlando, FL (August 10, 2021) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will soon start construction to expand its campus to provide South Lake County with greater access to high-quality healthcare. Plans include…
The Spot @ Silver Lining in Bridgewater Breaks Ground
A new commercial development in Bridgewater has broken ground, bringing additional commercial space to Horizon West and the Village of Bridgewater. The Spot @ Silver Lining brings 15,000 sq feet of commercial…
CONFIRMED: Jersey Mike’s Subs Coming To Westside Shoppes
Permits have been filed with Orange County for buildout of one of the remaining shell locations at Westside Shoppes, located within Lakeside Village of Horizon West. Jersey Mike’s Subs will be located…
MÖGE TEE, Sportclips, Animal Hospital Planned For Hamlin
Three more establishments are planned for a new shell building under construction at Hamlin. HorizonWestInfo.com was first to reveal the addition of Tijuana Flats at Hamlin, and permits indicate several other businesses…
Tijuana Flats Adding New Hamlin Location
Tijuana Flats will be opening a new location in Hamlin, in the new out parcel building under construction next to McDonald’s. The company has already added the location to their app. Permits…