Walt Disney World has announced the return of fireworks at both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT starting July 1. Testing for fireworks will occur on June 26 and June 28, according to social…
Kiddie Academy Files Permits For Waterleigh Location
Permits filed with Orange County indicate a new Kiddie Academy location will be built in Waterleigh, which is located in Hickorynut Village (Village H). Kiddie Academy will be located at the corner…
The Mark: Updated Tenant List & Construction Update
Construction is well under way for a new plaza along Seidel Road called The Mark. Current construction timelines reported by tenants indicate turnover to tenants will begin within the next several months,…
Horizon West To Receive Book Drop-off at Hamlin: Library Board To Hear Options On Lake Nona Branch
The Orange County Board of Trustees hosted their board meeting this evening, and while the topic of library expansion was not an official agenda item, it remained prominent throughout the meeting. The…
Privacy: How to Opt Out of Amazon Sharing Your Wifi With Anyone
Amazon has launched a new function on their devices that will automatically share your wifi connection to anyone else who comes into range. The program, called Amazon Sidewalk, is designed to allow…
ACTION NEEDED: Horizon West Library In Jeopardy As Lake Nona Residents Push OCLS For Next Branch
The Horizon West Library may be in jeopardy as residents from Lake Nona push the Orange County Library System Board of Trustees to build the next library branch in Lake Nona instead…
Can you see Disney fireworks from Waterleigh?
Disney typically shoots off nightly fireworks from Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Fireworks from Magic Kingdom are visible from some locations in Waterleigh, while Epcot fireworks are not visible since they are shot…
Ending Soon! Tax-Free Disaster Preparedness Sales Holiday
The Florida Sales Tax Holiday for disaster preparedness and hurricane supplies ends on June 6. The Tax Holiday marks the beginning of Hurricane Season, which official starts on June 1. Stack your…
Expressway Authority Approves Budget for New SR 516 – Lake/Orange Expressway
The Central Florida Express Authority has approved a new $3.2 billion budget for a five-year work plan. The new Lake/Orange Connector, now called SR 516 Lake-Orange Expressway, is included in the new…
Pinspiration Craft Studio Featuring Splatter Room Opening At Hamlin
Pinspiration, a craft studio with a location in Oviedo, will be opening a new location in Horizon West at Hamlin. The store will be located in the Publix quadrant, next to Woof…
Azteca D’Oro To Open In Winter Garden Village, Taking Over Former Village Inn Location
The restaurant Azteca D’Oro will be opening a new location at Winter Garden Village serving their popular Mexican cuisine. The chain currently has six locations in the Central Florida area and will…
Survey 4 Available for Orange County 2050 Vision Planning
Another survey is available for residents to express their opinion on the development of the Orange County 2050 Vision Plan. What is Vision 2050? Orange County is adopting a new planning code…
Horizon West Welcomes New Senior-Living Community to the Neighborhood
For young families and professionals, Horizon West offers an array of housing options to choose from—single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments. However, older adults in their golden years face a limited selection. To…
Developer Requests Increase In Residential Townhomes in Village H
A developer is requesting an increase in residential density in Village H, to increase the number of townhome units from 89 to 99 for a new development. The developer is also requesting…
Developer Requests Rezoning on Old YMCA Road for Keningston Church Campus, Pre-School, Fields, Aquatic Center, & Gym
A land owner and developer has submitted a request to Orange County to Rezone 10 acres along Old YMCA Road from Citrus Rural District to Planned Development for Keningston Church. The rezoning…
Photo Review: Hamlin Fair Brings Carnival Fun To Horizon West!
We attended the Hamlin Fair on Saturday afternoon to check it out so we could provide some photos to everyone interested. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed the atmosphere. For…
Hamlin Fair: Details on Pricing, Parking, & More!
Hamlin has announced a new Hamlin Fair taking place for Horizon West. The family-friendly fair features state-of-the-art thrill rides, kiddieland for children, fair food, and midway games. The fair is being produced…
Orange County Library Commits to Land Purchase in Horizon West
A Horizon West Branch for the Orange County Library is one step closer, as the Board of Trustees has approved the library’s site selection and approved to purchase the land. This approval…
Provision Proton Therapy Files Bankruptcy – Will Delay Hamlin Location Opening
The company behind the proton therapy location in Hamlin has declared bankruptcy according to the Wall Street Journal. Construction on the Hamlin location has largely been finished, but the installation of the…
Site Work Underway for Hamlin Southwest
Site work is underway for multiple developments coming to Hamlin Southwest, which is generally located between Avalon Road and 429, north of Porter Road and south of Hamlin Phase 2. This subdivision…