Unless specifically upgraded by a homeowner during the construction process, most homebuilders install low-quality vertical blinds in a new construction house. While these blinds are functionality, they often start to…
Author: Horizon West Staff
Groundbreaking Begins for New York Beer Project, Centra Care, 7-11, and More at The Mark.
Site preparation and clearing has begun for The Mark, a new plaza being constructed by Unicorp along Siedel Road in Horizon West. The Mark features a variety of popular businesses…
Popular Fast Food Restaurant Confirmed for Horizon West
One of the most popular fast food restaurants in the world is coming to Horizon West! A new McDonald’s restaurant will be opening in Hamlin in the front of Publix….
Popular Orlando Coffee Shop Opening in Horizon West at Central Parc Bridgewater Crossings
A well-known Orlando-based coffee shop will be opening a new location in Horizon West. Opening in the Central Park at Bridgewater Crossings plaza, Foxtail Coffee will be offering up new…
Pam Gould vs Prince Brown: Candidate Q&As and Political Affiliations
A hotly contested election for Orange County School Board Election District 4 is underway. The incumbent, Pam Gould, is facing off against Prince Brown. This election has gone to a…
5-Story Apartment Complex with 375 Units Proposed Across from Windermere High
A developer has submitted a request to Orange County to rezone 33.7 acres to build 375 multi-family residential units in Windermere. The location is along Winter Garden Vineland Road, directly…
Orange County Increases Fines for Oversized Vehicles Parked on Right-of-Way
Residents throughout Horizon West, especially in Town Center and Lakeside Village have complained about oversized vehicles parking along our roadways, creating a hazard by blocking sight lines of traffic. These…
Three Proposed Restaurants at Hamlin Withdraw Permit Applications
Three proposed restaurants coming to Hamlin have withdrawn or stopped proceeding with their permit applications through Orange County. Permitting through Orange County shows things stopped prior to the worldwide COVID-19…
Fyre Center in Lakeside Village Brings Six Restaurants and Businesses
The Fyre Center, a new outparcel building in Lakeside Village next to Westside Shoppes by 7-11, is nearing opening and filled with tenants. The six new businesses coming to Fyre…
Planned Development Substantial Change Request – Horizon West Village H Parcels 12A and 12B PD
A planned development substantial change request has been received by Orange County and is now in the public review and comment period. The below is included in the notification from…
Horizon West Regional Park Zone Maps & Phased Construction Plan
Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey hosted a virtual community meeting on September 8, unveiling the master plan for the future Horizon West Regional Park. The park is a 225-acre area,…
Medical Offices Planned for Corner of Avalon & Porter
Site plan permits have been filed with Orange County to construct medical offices at the corner of Avalon Road and Porter Road. This location is located just on the other…
Horizon West Regional Park Master Plan Unveiling – Tues Sept 8
The final community meeting for the Horizon West Regional Park is planned for Tuesday, September 8 at 9am. The event will be held online and comments will be open for…
Rezoning Request – Sant Planned Development – Reams Road
A rezoning request has been submitted to Orange County by property owners to rezone their property. The request is to rezone 4.90 acres from R-CE-2 to PD (Planned Development District)…
Nicole Wilson Wins Election; Beats Betsy VanderLey for District 1 Commissioner
Nicole Wilson secured a victory over incumbent Betsy VanderLey for Orange County District 1 Commissioner. The campaign for Betsy VanderLey was plagued by controversy and failed to respond and adapt…
District 1 Commissioner Election: Endorsement List
The primary election for District 1 Commissioner is Tuesday, August 18. To help voters decide between the two candidates, we’ve compiled a summary of the elections with interviews with candidates,…
Hamlin Groves Trail Extension Is Open
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….
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…