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Pure Barre opens downtown · Farmers Market this morning · Mother's Day 5K tomorrow · 94° with fog clearing
PURE BARRE OPENS DOWNTOWN · FARMERS MARKET THIS MORNING · MOTHER'S DAY 5K TOMORROW · 94°
SATURDAY, MAY 9, MMXXVI
Good Morning, Winter Garden
A new studio joins downtown, the Farmers Market is on right now, and tomorrow morning you can run 3.1 miles for Mom.
🌥 94° · Fog Clearing · 30% Storms · Saturday
Top Story Development
Pure Barre is open in Downtown Winter Garden. The Plant Street fitness scene grows.
Pure Barre has officially opened its doors in downtown Winter Garden, the Orange Observer reports. The studio brings a low-impact, high-intensity barre workout format to Plant Street, adding to the growing mix of fitness, dining, and retail options that have taken shape in downtown in recent years. It’s the latest sign that the city’s core continues to attract new investment and new neighbors.
Read at Orange Observer →
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Following Thursday’s breach alert, WFTV has actionable steps families can take right now — from changing passwords to monitoring for phishing emails tied to Canvas accounts. WFTV →
Gas Prices Surge, Squeezing Central Florida Lawn Crews.
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◆ This Weekend in West Orange
Farmers Market is on right now. Mother’s Day 5K tomorrow at 8.
The Winter Garden Farmers Market runs until 1 PM today at the Downtown Pavilion on Plant Street — fog is clearing and it should be a gorgeous morning. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day: the Dream Finders Home 5K kicks off at 8 AM at Hamlin in Horizon West. If you haven’t registered yet, check the link below.
Today · Farmers Market 8 AM–1 PM Sun · Mother’s Day 5K 8 AM · Hamlin
★ A rainy week ahead. Mother’s Day morning looks fine.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
Morning fog clears early today — enjoy the market. Storms possible this afternoon and again Sunday after 3 PM. The 5K runs early, so Mother’s Day runners should be fine.
More from around the county.
Windermere Pedestrian Bridge to Close Temporarily.
A pedestrian bridge in Windermere is set for a temporary closure for maintenance work. Walkers and cyclists who use the span should plan alternate routes during the closure period. Orange Observer →
District 1 Youth Leadership Council Now Accepting Applications.
Orange County District 1 is accepting applications for its Youth Leadership Council — a program designed to connect young people with local government and civic engagement opportunities. Orange Observer →
Ocoee PD Extends Registration for Senior Scam Prevention Event.
The Ocoee Police Department has extended registration for an upcoming Senior Scam Prevention event — a free community session aimed at helping older residents spot and avoid fraud. Orange Observer →
Traffic Deaths and Serious Injuries Trending Down in Central Florida.
A new report shows traffic deaths and serious injuries in Central Florida continue a downward trend — encouraging news for a region that has long struggled with road safety. WFTV →
Winter Garden Farmers Market
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street · Happening Now
Mother’s Day 5K at Hamlin 🌺
8:00 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West · Mother’s Day
WG Comp Plan Open House & Urban Air Homeschool Meetup
Open House 6 PM · City Hall · Meetup 12:30 PM · Urban Air
Fridays on the Plaza
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Fountain & Pavilion
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