13 rescued sloths stable at Central Florida Zoo · Free pickleball clinic in WG · Oakland Commission tonight · Mostly sunny, 84°
PREVIEW: SLOTHS STABLE AT CENTRAL FL ZOO  ·  FREE PICKLEBALL CLINIC  ·  OAKLAND COMMISSION TONIGHT
ISSUE Nº 37  ·  MONDAY, APRIL 27, MMXXVI
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Good Morning, Winter Garden
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Today in WG
Good news on the sloths — and May is right around the corner.
 🌤 84° · PM gusts
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Top Story Local News
Rescued sloths are stable . A new week begins.
Lake sunrise — calm morning in West Orange County
Thirteen of the sloths rescued from Sloth World Orlando are stable at the Central Florida Zoo, with one remaining in guarded condition. Sloth World filed for bankruptcy last week and will not reopen. Meanwhile, Downtown Winter Garden gears up for Fridays on the Plaza, the Farmers Market, and a warm, sunny week ahead.
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Pickleball clinic Community
Free Pickleball Clinic Coming to Winter Garden.
A free beginner clinic is available for new players — the fastest-growing sport in the country, at no cost.
Orange Observer → 		Drug take back day Public Safety
WG Police Hosted Drug Take Back Day This Weekend.
Winter Garden Police offered residents a safe, no-questions-asked disposal option for unused prescriptions Saturday.
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◆ This Week in Winter Garden
Happy Monday. Fridays on the Plaza opens this week.
Fridays on the Plaza today (8a–1p) and the Farmers Market Saturday at the Pavilion. On Sunday, SHOP, DINE & STROLL brings Raffle MAY-nia and live music to Downtown. Senior utility assistance deadline is also May 1.
Sun May 3 · SHOP, DINE & STROLL Fri May 1 · Plaza Sat May 2 · Farmers Market
★ Warm week ahead. Possible storms by Thursday.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
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●  Around Town
A few more things neighbors are talking about.
Outdoors
Gatorland Rescues ‘Mr. Worldwide,’ an 11-Foot Alligator Near Tourist Area.
WFTV →
City Hall
Oakland Town Commission Meets Tonight at 6:30 PM.
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Community
Senior Utility Assistance Deadline is Friday, May 1.
City of Winter Garden →
Florida
Two Teens Arrested After Riding Lawnmower Through Target.
Fox 35 →
■  Calendar
Up next.
APR
28
Oakland Planning & Zoning Board
7 PM · Oakland Meeting Hall
APR
30
Earth Day Tote Giveaway Ends
Last day · City Hall
MAY
01
Fridays on the Plaza — Season Opener
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Every Friday
MAY
02
Winter Garden Farmers Market
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
MAY
03
SHOP, DINE & STROLL — Raffle MAY-nia & Live Music
Downtown Winter Garden
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