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…
Matthew’s Hope Ministries in Winter Garden is Running Low on Supplies
Matthew’s Hope Ministries, a charity in Winter Garden that serves the homeless, is extremely low on supplies due to the impact of COVID-19. What is Matthew’s Hope Ministries? Matthew’s Hope…
Vertical Construction Begins on Ford’s Garage at Hamlin
There are new signs of progress at the construction site for Ford’s Garage at Hamlin. Vertical construction has started on the building, marking a major milestone for the restaurant. Framing…
Lake Reams Neighborhood Planned Development Public Hearing – PSP-16-12-421
A public hearing has been scheduled for a proposed neighborhood along Reams Road and Fiquette Road. The neighborhood would comprise of 57 single-family homes, which has been further reduced from…
Action Gator Tire Permits Filed for Hamlin Location
Permits have been filed with Orange County to construct an Action Gator Tire location in the Hamlin plaza. This will be located in the Hamlin East quadrant, which is currently…
Southern Hill Farms Launches Online Ordering
Blueberry season is here!!! Unfortunately, with the stay-at-home orders in Orange County and throughout Florida, blueberry farms are not allowing guests to come self-pick blueberries right now. However, Southern Hill…
Horizon West Local Restaurant Status Update
Local restaurants are adapting to the coronavirus outbreak and are now forced to close their dining rooms. As American’s are told to practice social distancing and stay home, a hot…
Construction Notice – Reams Road/Silverlake Park Drive Roundabout
Beginning March 13 and concluding by March 20, the roundabout at Reams Road/Silverlake Park Drive will be under construction for lane striping. Temporary traffic pattern modifications are expected and may…
Horizon West T-Shirts and Apparel
T-shirts and apparel for Horizon West are now available for purchase by multiple vendors online. Some are available through Amazon on Prime, while others are through custom apparel websites. Vintage…
Horizon West Fest 2020 – Event Details
Horizon West Fest is an annual festival located in horizon west. The event features food, kids activities, raffles, vendors, live music, and more. When is Horizon West Fest? Horizon West…
A Neighborhood You Should Know: Horizon West Looks to the Past for a Charming, Walkable and Back-to-nature Community
Nestled amongst the lakes of Windermere, the charm of Winter Garden and the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll find Horizon West. It is a neighborhood designed in…
Petition Against New Apartments Reaches Milestone In Horizon West
A proposed apartment complex wedged between Avalon Road and 429 is facing fierce resistance from Horizon West residents. The land is currently zone for a 645-bed dormitory, which was originally…
Burger Fi NOW OPEN in Windermere Village
A new location for Burger Fi has opened in the Windermere Village plaza in Horizon West. This is located on the corner of 535 by Summerport Village, next to Windermere…