Panera Bread at the Westside Shoppes in Windermere next to Lakeside Village is nearing completion, with exterior construction practically finished. When we drove by the building, only the traffic cones in the…
Orange County Sheriff Releases Body Cam Video of Citra Apartment Shooting in Windermere
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released body cam video of the shooting that occurred on February 13 at the Citra Apartments in Windermere. The suspect, Laforest Duron Gray Jr, was publicly…
What’s in a Name? Residents Voice Concern Over New Village Naming Process
Residents have taken to social media regarding an online poll to vote on new names for villages in Horizon West. This started as a second vote was announced for names on Village…
PHOTO UPDATE: Flamingo Crossings & Village I Update – February 2019
Some signs of life are occurring throughout Flamingo Crossings, the large-scale complex planned along Disney’s western border that sits within the boundaries of Horizon West. Depending on which map is referenced, Flamingo…
Hamlin Starbucks Opening May 12!
Hamlin has announced that Starbucks will open on May 12! This is the second Starbucks located in Horizon West after the first in Lakeside Village, but is located perfectly for a currently…
Aerial Photos of Disney’s New Solar Farm Along 429
New aerial photos of Disney’s new solar farm along 429 show the sure scale and size of the project. The solar farm is being built by the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which…
Central Parc Update: NOW OPEN – Scoops N Smiles, Chain of Lakes Animal Clinic, and MORE!
Significant progress has taken place at Central Parc at Bridgewater Crossings. This new plaza now has FOUR businesses open, with significant progress showing on the others. Central Parc is neatly tucked between…
Windermere Village January 2019 Update: Fresh Market, Bruster’s Ice Cream
Shell buildings for the new Windermere Village shopping plaza are pretty much completed, with limited signs of construction on the plaza itself. Build-outs have begun for several tenets, includes Bruster’s Ice Cream,…
Hamlin Phase 2 – Clearing work begins on additional expansion
Further expansion of the Hamlin development has started with the clearing of land for Hamlin Phase II. Phase 2 is located west of the current Hamlin development, between 429 and Avalon Road,…
Hamlin Progress Update: Restaurants, Stores, and Starbucks!
Development at Hamlin is happening at a rapid pace now, as building shells are obtaining tenants to fill all the available space. We’re starting to see businesses continue to develop and move-in…
Initial County Permits Indicate Chick-Fil-A Location Coming to Hamlin
Initial permits filed with Orange County indicate the location of a Chick-Fil-A at Hamlin! Chick-Fil-A is outlined in the preliminary application submitted to the county. A document lists “Chick-Fil-A” as the legal…
Temporary Stoplight Coming Soon at Reams, Ficquette, Summerlake Intersection
Sitework has started on a new temporary stoplight at the intersection of Reams Rd, Ficquette Rd, and Summerlake Park Blvd. Permanent improvements are not scheduled until 2022, when Ficquette Road is scheduled…
FREE Preschool Card at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for Kids 5 & Under
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa are offering a Preschool Card to kids 5 and under, which is valid for unlimited admission to the park for the entire year. Typically only children…
FIREWORK ALERT: Midnight Fireworks at Magic Kingdom on Dec 30 and 31
Magic Kingdom will be displaying the Fantasy in the Sky firework show four separate times on December 30 and 31. The fireworks will launch at 6:30pm and 11:50pm each day and “count…
Curbside Collection WILL NOT Occur on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018
The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division reminds unincorporated Orange County residential customers that garbage, recycling, yard waste and large items will not be collected on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25. If…
NOW OPEN: Action Gator Tire Auto Center
Horizon West has gained a full-service auto center with the opening of Action Gator Tire in Lakeside Village. Action Gator is located off of Reams Road next to Sweetwater Car Wash and…
Abbot’s Frozen Custard and HOTWORX Gym confirmed for Hamlin
Hamlin has announced the addition of Abbott’s Frozen Custard and HOTWORX gym to their shopping district. Both are expected to open by mid-2019, as there are many confirmed businesses for Hamlin. A…
NEW: Windermere Center Planned for Reams Road Behind Magic Kingdom; Includes Medical and Professional Space
A new medical and professional office space, called Windermere Center, is planned for Reams Road directly behind the Magic Kingdom employee entrance. Windermere Center will be located between 7-11 and Self Storage….
Horizon West will sound different as Magic Kingdom Railroad will close for TRON construction
One of the reasons residents love living in Horizon West is the proximity to Walt Disney World and especially, the Magic Kingdom. Not only due residents enjoy quick access to the parks,…
Horizon West Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
Another year of shopping and deals have arrived! With so many deals, we created a list for Horizon West residents of stores and attractions that you may have missed in the usual…
