Dunkin’ has officially opened its doors at Flamingo Crossings! The new location, located along Western Way at Flamingo Crossings, delivers the same great taste and quality that Dunkin’ is known…
NOW OPEN: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice at The Mark
A second Jeremiah’s Italian Ice location has opened in Horizon West, with the newest location open along Seidel Road in The Mark. The other location is at Westside Shoppes in…
VIDEO: Hamlin Provides Update On Tiki Docks & New Partnership
Hamlin has announced construction updates and a new partnership for Tiki Docks, a new restaurant planned along the shore of Lake Hancock. Construction is planned to begin later in 2023…
NOW OPEN: Cadri Butcher Shop & Meat Market at The Mark
Cadri Butcher Shop has officially opened its doors in Horizon West, bringing fresh meats to the community. The new butcher shop is located at The Mark, and is owned and…
7-Eleven At The Mark Getting Permits Reinstated
After permits for a 7-Eleven gas station at The Mark expire in 2022, the future of the much-needed gas station was uncertain. However, permits submitted through Orange County indicate the…
Horizon West Residents Compost 22,904lbs In 2022
In Horizon West, a composting service called O-Town Compost has been working to educate residents about the benefits of composting and making it easy for them to participate. There are…
New Independence Parkway Extension Update
Orange County hosted a public hearing on December 15, 2022 regarding the extension of New Independence Parkway to the Lake County border. This new urban 4-lane divided east-west roadway will…
NOW OPEN: Walgreens at The Mark
Walgreens at The Mark in Horizon West is now open for business! Located along Seidel Road on Miley Dr, the new Walgreens is a welcomed addition to the Horizon West…
Petition Against Commercial Conversion To Apartments Gains 1,800+ Signatures
Residents of a Horizon West are rallying against plans to convert commercial zoning into a 408-unit apartment complex. A petition titled “STOP the Hamlin Southwest PD – UNP Land Use…
8 Horizon West Schools Remain Overcapacity To Begin 2023; View Enrollment Data Breakdown
Even after opening three new schools for the 2022-2023 school year in Horizon West, 8 schools in the area remain overcapacity. The three new schools to open were Hamlin Elementary,…
Developer Requests Apartments To Replace Commercial Space At Hamlin Phase 2
The developer of Hamlin is requesting a land use amendment and rezoning of their Phase 2, which is the cleared area south of New Independence Parkway, west of 429 and…
NOW OPEN: Portillo’s Only 10 Minutes From Horizon West
A location of Portillo’s has opened nearby to Horizon West, adding another regional restaurant to the restaurant lineup. Located on 192 in Kissimmee across from Margaritaville Resort, Portillo’s is just…
Ficquette Road Improvement Update With Reams Road Intersection Enhancements
Orange County has sent an update to local residents regarding improvements to Ficquette Road. The improvements will take place from South of the Reams Road/Summerlake Park Boulevard Intersection to South…
NOW OPEN: Dolly Llama Waffle Master at Winter Garden Village
A new ice cream shop with a unique twist has opened up at Winter Garden Village. Designed with a unique llama logo, llama footprints, bold & colorful lettering and llama…
Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed
The City of Clermont has approved multiple permits related to a new Costco location. The new plaza will feature several new businesses to the Clermont, Winter Garden, and Horizon West…
San Jose’s Mexican Restaurant Replacing Closed Fork And Flora Latin Bistro Location In Lakeside Village
San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant, a popular dining spot throughout Orlando, is set to replace the recently closed Fork and Flora Latin Bistro. The news has been met with excitement…
NOW OPEN: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ at Flamingo Crossings
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is now open at Flamingo Crossings! The restaurant is the second location in Orlando and opened on January 1, 2023 after a brief soft-opening period. Gyu-Kaku, meaning…
FIREWORK ALERT: Disney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dec 30 & 31
Disney’s Magic Kingdom will also be displaying their New Year Eve firework display on both December 30 and 31. Residents should be prepared for additional fireworks throughout the area over…
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Taking Place At Playa Pizza, Home State Brewing, & New York Beer Project
Multiple local businesses are hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations in Horizon West. Playa Pizza, Home state Brewing, and New York Beer Project all have events taking place with tickets still…
Vertical Construction Is Underway On Chick-fil-A At Hamlin
Construction on the new Chick-fil-A at Hamlin is underway, with vertical construction in progress and clearly visible from the roadway. Plans for Horizon West Chick-fil-A include a double drive-thru that…