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WG family opens autism center · Webster retiring · Burn ban in effect · Fog clearing to sunny 91°
PREVIEW: WG FAMILY OPENS AUTISM CENTER · WEBSTER RETIRING · BURN BAN IN EFFECT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, MMXXVI
Good Morning, Winter Garden
A Winter Garden family turns a personal journey into a community gift — and May is two days away.
🌤 91° · Fog then sunny
Winter Garden family opens center to help people with autism reach their potential.
A Winter Garden family, motivated by their own experience with an autism diagnosis, has opened a new center dedicated to helping people with autism reach their full potential. The center offers a range of therapeutic and support services for individuals and families navigating life with autism. It’s a story of turning personal challenge into community purpose — and a meaningful new resource for West Orange County.
Read at Orange Observer →
Congressman Daniel Webster Announces Retirement.
Rep. Webster, who represents West Orange County’s district, announced he will not seek re-election, ending a long congressional career. Orange Observer →
Sushi Kindai is Coming to Horizon West.
A new Japanese restaurant is set to open in the Horizon West area, adding to the neighborhood’s growing dining scene. Orange Observer →
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◆ This Week in Winter Garden
May starts Friday. Fridays on the Plaza, Farmers Market, and SHOP DINE & STROLL all this weekend.
Fridays on the Plaza opens its season Friday, May 1 (8a–1p, Downtown Pavilion). Saturday brings the Farmers Market and SHOP, DINE & STROLL — Raffle MAY-nia and live music Downtown. Also note: the Utility Bill Assistance Program for low-income seniors closes May 1, and reclaimed water is limited through May 2.
Sat May 2 · SHOP, DINE & STROLL Fri May 1 · Plaza Opens Sat May 2 · Farmers Market
★ Hot stretch continues. Storms possible this weekend.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
A few more things neighbors are talking about.
Burn Ban Issued for Orange County.
Orange County has issued a burn ban due to dry conditions. Open burning is prohibited until further notice. Orange Observer →
Teams Begin Stacking Artemis III Rocket at Kennedy Space Center.
NASA teams are preparing to stack the Artemis III rocket at KSC, a major milestone for the program’s return to the Moon. WFTV →
Baby Sloth Gets Extra Care at Zoo After Sloth World Rescue.
A baby sloth is receiving special attention at the Central Florida Zoo as rescued sloths from the Sloth World closure continue their rehabilitation. WFTV →
Ocoee PD Assists with Drug Trafficking Group Takedown.
Ocoee police assisted in dismantling a drug trafficking operation in the region, resulting in multiple arrests. Orange Observer →
Earth Day Tote Giveaway Ends
Last day · City of Winter Garden
Fridays on the Plaza — Season Opener
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Senior Utility Assistance deadline
Farmers Market + SHOP, DINE & STROLL
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Raffle MAY-nia & Live Music
Homegrown Market at Hamlin — 3rd Anniversary
9 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West
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