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Southwest Orange | Neighborhood

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 18, 2026
Arts at the J program unveils the future of its arts in the Pargh Event Center

Arts at the J celebrated unveiling its newly named Pargh Event Center and the expansion of arts to the community.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Justice Covert
  • February 16, 2026
PHOTOS: Boots and Salutes

Nearly 200 people enjoy inaugural Boots and Salutes, supporting veterans, first responders and their families.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 14, 2026
PHOTOS: 2026 Night to Shine

Windermere’s Family Church hosted the annual Night to Shine Friday, Feb. 13.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2026
Nonprofits to host inaugural Boots and Salutes in Windermere

Proceeds from the event will go toward sponsoring the travel for local first responders and veterans to go to the ranch for Healing Warriors Week at Wind River Ranch in Estes, Colorado.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 8, 2026
PHOTOS: Legacy Events for Education’s Central Florida Chili Cookoff 2026

The community tested its spice levels in the Legacy Events for Education’s Central Florida Chili Cookoff Saturday, Feb. 7.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • February 4, 2026
Windermere's Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge now under construction

Construction of the safe routes to school began Monday, Feb. 2.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
Horizon West teen with cancer inspires 5K

Savannah Emery's acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis and treatments have sparked a desire for her family to help children just like her.

  • Southwest Orange
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 31, 2026
PHOTOS: Windermere Wine & Dine 2026

Cold temperatures didn't keep the crowd away from the annual Windermere event.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • January 29, 2026
Homegrown market in Horizon West canceled

The Homegrown Market in Horizon West was canceled Sunday, Feb. 1 due to cold weather.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • January 29, 2026
Trees to be removed for Ward Trail & Pedestrian Bridge Project

The town of Windermere announced the markings of trees to be preserved and removed at Windermere Ward Trail.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 26, 2026
PHOTOS: The Bridge Theatre presents "Anne & Emmett"

Dozens of students attended the performance of a play sharing the stories of Anne Frank and Emmett Till at the Rosen JCC.

  • Arts + Entertainment
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • January 22, 2026
Parts of Horizon West Regional Park now are open

Phase 1A of the project was completed and now is open to the public while phases 1B and 2 are in the works.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 20, 2026
Horizon West resident and Disney cast member becomes humble hero

Robert Herrick said he was just doing his job when stopped a 400-plus boulder prop from reaching the audience during an Indiana Jones show.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 14, 2026
‘This place will leave a mark on you’: Windermere mayor reflects on 15 years of service

After serving as mayor of Windermere for six years, Jim O’Brien says now is the right time to step away because the town has talented people prepared to lead.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • January 11, 2026
PHOTOS: Horizon West Theater Company grooves through the decades

The theater held its concert series with more than 15 performers Saturday, Jan. 10 at 16112 Marsh Road, Winter Garden.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
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