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Liz Ramos
February 23, 2026

Property purchases signal major changes to downtown Winter Garden

One individual — James Larweth — has spent more than $40 million since 2015 to buy 36 residential and commercial properties — all in downtown Winter Garden. No one knows his plans.

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Michael Eng
February 19, 2026

Three Birds Café supporters plan demonstration

The demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, outside the cafe, 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
February 16, 2026

Three Birds Café to close in Winter Garden

The final day for the café will be Thursday, Feb. 26.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 30, 2026

JETSET Pilates coming to Winter Garden

The modern pilates studio signed a lease at 16 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
December 19, 2025

Scoops to offer free ice cream for a day

Thanks to a Scoops supporter, anyone can stop by for a scoop on the house Saturday, Dec. 20.

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Liz Ramos
December 1, 2025

Chef’s Table at the Edgewater and Tasting Room has been sold

Owners Laurie and Kevin Tarter are retiring and have sold the restaurant to James Larweth, who also purchased the Edgewater Hotel.

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Liz Ramos
November 3, 2025

Winter Garden Chick-fil-A to re-open

After being closed for repairs, Chick-fil-A Winter Garden will welcome guests once again Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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Megan Bruinsma
October 27, 2025

Philly Pretzel Factory coming to Winter Garden

The pretzel shop from Philadelphia will be in the Avamar Crossing shopping plaza.

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Liz Ramos
October 23, 2025

That One Spot in Ocoee will close its doors

The last day the burger spot will be open is Sunday, Oct. 26 as the owner looks for a new location.

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Liz Ramos
October 3, 2025

Stonemont Financial Group completes 429 Business Center in Ocoee

The seven-building industrial complex nearly is 50% pre-leased.

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Michael Eng
October 2, 2025

West Orange Chamber’s Celebrating Extraordinary Women to celebrate local leaders

The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont.

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Megan Bruinsma
September 25, 2025

Winter Garden Cracker Barrel to change its logo again

Winter Garden’s Cracker Barrel was one of four stores to undergo renovations, but it won’t be sticking.

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Liz Ramos
September 24, 2025

JAM Hot Chicken expands into Plant Street Market

The brand will be opening a second location in the former Hunger Street Tacos Space in the fall.

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Liz Ramos
September 10, 2025

Ocoee baker sees rise in success

Bekah Allen, of Bekah Bakes Bread, looks to spread joy with each of her bakes.

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Liz Ramos
September 4, 2025

Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar is under new ownership

Larry and Holt Cappleman, new owners of Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar, plan to maintain the restaurant’s staples while adding to their family’s legacy in Winter Garden.

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