Orange County Staff presented a Conceptual Analysis Study for upgrades to Tiny Road, spanning from south of Bridgewater Crossings Blvd to Tilden Rd. Plans include enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities,…
Tag: Town Center
Indoor Playground & Cafe Planned For Hamlin
A new indoor playground and cafĂ© concept is planning to open in Hamlin later this year, offering a space designed for both children and their parents. Abracadabra Play & Cafe…
Permanent Stoplight at Schofield Road Moves Into Design Phase
Orange County is moving forward with plans to improve the intersection of Schofield Road and Avalon Road, a critical junction in Horizon West that serves as a key connection to…
Credit Union To Add New Branch in Hamlin
VyStar Credit Union is set to add a new branch in Hamlin, further expanding its footprint in Central Florida. The new facility will be located near the intersection of Hamlin…
Anytime Fitness Adding Second Location Soon In Horizon West
A second location for Anytime Fitness is coming soon to Horizon West! Residents have long been vocal about the need for an additional gym, citing the distance for many in…
New Hamlin Plaza to Offer Wellness, Fitness, Pizza, and Smoothie Options
A new plaza along Hamlin Groves Trail has local residents wondering about the new businesses coming to Hamlin. The new development will bring a diverse mix of businesses catering to…
Hilton LivSmart Hotel Proposed For Hamlin Amid Possible Proton Center Reopening
A request has been submitted to Orange County to conduct a preliminary review for a 4-story, 124 Hilton LivSmart Hotel next to the Proton Therapy building in Hamlin. In August,…
New Residential Development Proposed Next to Hamilton Gardens
A request has been submitted to Orange County to develop a parcel next to Hamilton Gardens for residential usage. The applicant is requesting to rezone .83 acres from A-1 to…
Chick ‘n Cone and Planet Smoothie Close Their Doors in Hamlin
Chick ‘n Cone and Planet Smoothie, two eateries in the Hamlin Town Center area of Horizon West, have recently closed their doors. These closures have raised questions among residents and…
100-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed Along Schofield Road
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners will be hearing a land use request during their July 30th meeting. The site is located along the northern side of Schofield Road,…
Construction Begins On New Restaurant Next To Ford’s Garage
A South Florida mexican restaurant and tequila bar has started construction on a location in Horizon West at Hamlin. The restaurant, Agave Bendido, will be the second location for the…
Dutch Bros Coffee Chain Planning Hamlin Location
A popular west coast coffee chain is continuing it’s expansion in Central Florida with a future location in Hamlin. According to a pre-application permit filed with Orange County, Dutch Bros…
Major Department Store Brand Submits Permits For Hamlin Location
According to commercial leasing information and Orange County permits, one of America’s largest department store brands may be coming to Horizon West at Hamlin. Information indicates TJ Maxx may occupy…
BCC Approves Over $300k In Proportionate Share Agreements; Including For Don The Beachcomber
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently approved two Proportionate Share Agreements totaling over $300,000 to improve local roadways in Horizon West. During the request process for new developments,…
Walmart Health At Hamlin To Close
Walmart has announced it will be closing it’s Walmart Health in Horizon West at Hamlin, along with all Walmart Health locations nationwide, including 22 other Florida locations. The facility provided…
3 Cyclists Injured Over Weekend Along Hamlin Groves Trail
A tragic accident occurred this past weekend when three cyclists were struck by a car. The incident took place on Hamlin Groves Trail, west of Tiny Road, around 8:30 a.m…
Don The Beachcomber Updates Renderings & Site Plan
At the request of Orange County, additional exterior renderings and site plans have been provided for the upcoming Don the Beachcomber restaurant at Hamlin. While still in early stages of…
Multiple Arrests Made After PETA Protest At Hamlin Starbucks
A PETA protest disrupted the Hamlin Starbucks on Friday, as protesters conducted a sit-in until OCSO Deputies arrived. According to comments on social media, protesters barged into the store, taped…
Orlando Surf Park Gets Positive Reception During Community Meeting
Orange County and the developers for the Orlando Surf Park hosted a public meeting on February 21 to present the request and answer questions about the project. Approximately 39 people…
Now Open: Ace Hardware At Hamlin
A new Ace Hardware location has opened in Horizon West. Situated behind Chick-fil-a and Auto Zone in Hamlin, Ace Hardware provides Horizon West residents a convenient stop for tools, hardware…
