Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Mission Grove at Stoneybrook opens in Winter Garden. Swalty Sisters expanding. Best Fest is Thursday. Tucker Ranch reopens Friday.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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Mission Grove at Stoneybrook Opens in Winter Garden

A new residential community has opened its doors in Winter Garden, bringing fresh inventory to a housing market that continues to draw families from across Central Florida.

Mission Grove at Stoneybrook has officially opened in Winter Garden, according to the Orange Observer. The development adds new homes to one of the region's most sought-after communities, giving buyers another option in the growing West Orange County market. The opening comes during a busy spring housing season across Greater Orlando, and signals continued builder confidence in the area's long-term appeal. Details on floor plans and pricing are available through the developer.

Swalty Sisters Is Expanding

The beloved local sweet-and-salty treat shop Swalty Sisters is growing — good news for fans of its signature flavor combinations across the West Orange community. Orange Observer →

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course to Temporarily Close

Walt Disney World's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is set for a temporary closure. Golfers should check with Disney for alternate course options and a reopening timeline. Orange Observer →

📣 This Week in Winter Garden

Tucker Ranch reopens Friday. Best Fest is Thursday night.

Tucker Ranch Park reopens this Friday after a week-long closure. Before then, Thursday evening delivers a stacked lineup: Best Fest: A Taste of West Orange at 5 PM, Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night at 6 PM, and Chicago Teen Edition at Horizon High at 7 PM. This weekend, the Farmers Market returns Saturday and the Homegrown Market at Hamlin opens Sunday morning.

Thu: Best Fest 5 PM 🍽️ Fri: Tucker Ranch Reopens 🏕️ Sat: Farmers Market 8 AM 🌿

🌤️ Foggy Mornings, Sunny Days Ahead

Winter Garden, FL · Apr 14 – 18 · NWS Melbourne

Patchy fog burns off by 9 AM · sunny and warm through the weekend · NWS Melbourne

New Program to Support Expecting Mothers in West Orange

Healthy Beginnings for Moms is launching to provide prenatal support to expecting mothers across West Orange County, offering resources for healthier starts for local families. Orange Observer →

Local Art Nonprofit Partners with Vibrant West Orange

A local arts nonprofit has joined forces with Vibrant West Orange, expanding arts programming and cultural access across the community as part of a new partnership initiative. Orange Observer →

Familiar Faces: Tabitha Erbe Helps West Orange Families Through Books and Coaching

Tabitha Erbe is connecting with West Orange families through books and life coaching, building community ties through reading and personal development programs. Orange Observer →

New Life Slavic Church Earns City Approval

New Life Slavic Church has received city approval, clearing a key planning hurdle for the congregation's future home in the Winter Garden area. Orange Observer →

Ocoee Police Mourn Loss of Former Chaplain

The Ocoee Police Department is honoring the memory of its former police chaplain, a community servant who provided spiritual support to officers and families over many years of service. Orange Observer →

Cancer Survivor to Meet Life-Saving Donor at runDisney

A cancer survivor will finally meet the bone marrow donor who saved her life at an upcoming runDisney event — a reunion years in the making and a reminder of the power of the donor registry. WFTV →

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Best Fest: A Taste of West Orange 🍽️ · Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night 🚗 · Chicago Teen Edition 🎭

Best Fest: 5 PM · Flamingos & Fuel: 6 PM · Chicago at Horizon High: 7 PM · horizonwesthappenings.com →

Fridays on the Plaza 🎪 · Tucker Ranch Park Reopens 🏕️

Plaza: 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion · cwgdn.com →

Winter Garden Farmers Market 🌿 · Horizon West Home Expo 🏠

Farmers Market: 8 AM–1 PM · Plant Street · Home Expo: 10 AM · wintergardenfarmersmarket.com →

Homegrown Market at Hamlin 🌱

9 AM · Hamlin Town Center · 3rd Sundays · horizonwesthappenings.com →

Oakland Town Commission Meeting 🏛️ · Art Exhibit Opening: Color Speaks 🎨

Commission: 6:30 PM · Color Speaks Opening: 6:30–8 PM · Oakland Meeting Hall · oaklandfl.gov →

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Orange Observer · WFTV · Horizon West Happenings · City of Winter Garden · NWS Melbourne · Apr 14, 2026

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