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 vehicles have…
Category: Betsy VanderLey
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, and this…
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 several weeks…
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) and to…
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, and are…
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. The road…
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, so it’s…
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 Avalon and…
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 of retail…
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 which included…
Horizon West Town Hall Presentation Photos
Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey hosted a Horizon West Town Hall on June 6, 2016. We have a full Horizon West Town Hall summary available, and below are photos of many slides…
BREAKING: Horizon West Town Hall Summary – June 6 2019
Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey hosted a Horizon West Town Hall on June 6 at Windermere High School. The meeting included information on development, transportation, traffic, parks, schools, Sheriff’s Office, and Fire…