The extension of Hamlin Groves Trail north of Walmart has been completed and is now open. The road connects Hamlin to Tiny Road, allowing traffic to bypass driving through Independence….
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VIDEO: Orange County Is Recycling Wrong: Up to 85% of Recyclables Are Sent to Landfill
Orange County residents, including Horizon West, is failing at our curbside recycling program. According to an investigation by WFTV meteorologist George Waldenburger, up to 25% of items put into the…
Horizon West Primary Election Candidate Summary with Q&As
Horizon West residents have several important local races to vote in on August 18, the Primary Election in Florida. Local candidates have the biggest impact on our local, day-to-day life,…
Aldi CONFIRMED for Empty Windermere Village Grocery Store
The popular new plaza Windermere Village has finally secured a tenant for their empty grocery shell! Aldi has confirmed they will occupy the space and have signed a long term…
Florida Hurricane Prep Sales Tax Holiday – Full List of Supplies
The Florida Sales Tax Holiday on hurricane supplies is from Friday, May 29 through Thursday, June 4. The Tax Holiday marks the beginning of Hurricane Season, which official starts on…
140-Foot Cell Tower Proposed Along Schofield Rd On Landfill Property
A new cell phone tower is being proposed and reviewed by the Orange County Planning & Zoning Commission. The proposal is to rezone an existing landfill along Schofield Rd between…
Traffic Crash Sends Construction Truck Into Waterleigh Entrance Fountain; Stoplight Coming Later This Year
A dangerous intersection on Avalon Road at the entrance to Waterleigh and Flamingo Crossings Blvd experienced a traffic crash this morning that sent a construction truck into the Waterleigh Entrance…
New Hamlin Reserve Medical Offices Takes Shape Across from Horizon West Hospital
A new medical office complex is taking shape directly across the street for the Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital along Porter Road in Hamlin. The medical plaza features 6 outparcels…
Why Dentists Are Everywhere in Horizon West
It’s become a common complaint whenever we post about a new commercial plaza and list the names of future tenants; “Another dentist office!” With development across the whole spectrum continuing…
Construction Update on Hamlin Plaza & Surrounding Businesses
Construction is ongoing for multiple new businesses south of Hamlin along Hamlin Groves Trail. A new plaza will be constructed, called Hamlin Plaza, with several businesses adjacent to it. Businesses…
Intersection Improvements Completed in Hamlin at 429
The intersection at New Independence Parkway has been recently been improved, with the addition of two stoplights and an expanded exit on 429 southbound. These improvements will help alleviate traffic…
The Mark at Horizon West Development Plan Unanimously Approved
The Orange County Board of County Commissions met on May 5 to review the development plan for The Mark at Horizon West. The request is to construct 95,568 square feet…
Construction Begins on Flamingo Crossings Walgreens
Site work has begun at the location for a future Walgreens in Flamingo Crossings. The Walgreens will be located at the corner of Western Way and Flamingo Crossings Blvd. No…
Publix Announced For New Waterleigh Village
A new shopping complex called Waterleigh Village will be anchored by a Publix Supermarket, according to a recent release. DR Horton, the developer, confirmed the addition of Publix for their…
Tenants Listed for Last Open Building at Westside Shoppes; Rokka’s Speciality Market, Twisted Root Burger, & Chicken Salad Chick
Westside Shoppes, the popular new shopping complex in Lakeside Village, has one remaining outparcel building that has yet to receive any tenants. It is unknown why this building has been…
Reams Road Expansion Enters Final Design Phase
The expansion of Reams Road into a four-lane divided highway has entered the final stage of design after several years of analysis and planning. The process began in April 2017…
Orange County Now Offering No Criteria COVID-19 Testing for Residents
Orange County continues to escalate testing for COVID-19 and testing is now available to any resident, regardless of symptoms. This is a major milestone for battling the coronavirus in Orange…
VIDEO: Proposed Toll Road Connector Between 429 and 27
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has been working on a multi-year project to develop a new toll road to connect 429 and 27. This road will become a major connector…
Public Hearing Notice – The Mark with Updated Site Plan
A new development in Horizon West, The Mark, has a public hearing scheduled during the next Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 5th at 2pm. The development…
33 & Melt Announces May 1 Re-Opening for Dine-In Guests
A local Horizon West restaurant in Windermere has announced they are re-opening their dining room on May 1. The restaurant posted “33 & Melt will be reopening for dine in…
