FRIDAY, MAY 22  ·  ☀ 91°  ·  METRO DINER COMING TO WG  ·  MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

FRIDAY, MAY 22, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

Happy Friday and happy Memorial Day weekend. It’s a mostly sunny 91° day with storms possible late afternoon. Fridays on the Plaza runs 8 AM–1 PM downtown, and the Family Friday Street Party kicks off at 5 PM at The Mark in Horizon West. Big news this morning: Metro Diner is headed to Winter Garden.

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Metro Diner is coming to Winter Garden.

Metro Diner, the Florida-born chain beloved for its hearty breakfasts and comfort food classics, is opening a location in Winter Garden. The brand has built a devoted following across the state with generous portions and a warm, neighborhood-café atmosphere. It’s the latest dining addition to a city that keeps growing — and a good sign that Winter Garden’s commercial corridor continues to attract recognizable names.

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Outdoors Oakland Nature Preserve Nears a Matching Grant. The Oakland Nature Preserve is close to securing a matching grant that would fund improvements and long-term stewardship. Every community dollar raised gets matched — making this a rare moment where local support goes twice as far. Orange Observer →

Arts & Culture SeaWorld’s Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice Opens Tomorrow. SeaWorld Orlando opens its newest attraction, Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice, on Saturday, May 23 — a timely debut as Memorial Day weekend fills the resort corridor with visitors. WFTV →

★ Great mornings all weekend. Afternoon storms every day.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

FRI ☀ 91° 20%⛈

SAT ⛈ 92° 50%⛈

SUN ⛈ 90° 50%⛈

MON ⛈ 90° 40%⛈

TUE ⛈ 90° 50%⛈

Today’s your best window — only 20% storm chance. The rest of the weekend brings 50% afternoon odds, classic Central Florida summer. Plan outdoor activities before 1 PM and you’ll be fine.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

City Hall	Windermere Gets a Clean Budget Audit and a New Officer. The Town of Windermere received a clear bill of fiscal health in its budget audit and swore in a new police officer this week — good governance news on both fronts for one of West Orange County’s most established communities. Orange Observer →
City Hall	Oakland Approves Water Treatment Plant Expansion. Oakland town commissioners approved an expansion of the local water treatment plant — a key infrastructure move as the small town manages steady growth pressure from surrounding West Orange development. Orange Observer →
Community	Winter Garden Teens Graduate from Seminary Program. A group of Winter Garden teenagers completed a local seminary program this week — a milestone for families and a reminder of the variety of youth programs thriving in this community. Orange Observer →

Up next.

MAY 22	Fridays on the Plaza + Family Friday Street Party — Today! 8 AM Downtown Pavilion · 5 PM The Mark · Horizon West
MAY 23	Winter Garden Farmers Market + SeaWorld Fire & Ice Opens 8 AM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
MAY 25	Memorial Day — Offices Closed & Community Ceremony No trash pickup · Ceremony 7 PM · Winter Garden
MAY 29	Fridays on the Plaza Returns 8 AM · Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion

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