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Community: Winter Garden

BUDGET

$4.16M earmarked for East Winter Garden projects in city's proposed 2024 budget

An additional $4.2M is already slated for stormwater, water main, sidewalk and housing upgrades.

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MEDIA

Former Winter Garden Commissioner supports city's controversial media rules

"Stand strong," he told commissioners during Thursday's meeting.

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REVITALIZATION

"Making Measurable Progress"

City manager updates social services leaders on the city’s projects in East Winter Garden.

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LAND DEAL

Winter Garden buys 16 acres for county school district property swap

The $5M property on W. Colonial is meant to replace Orange Technical College as the new site for school bus depot.

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HOLIDAY HYPOCRISY

Winter Garden whiffs on Chanukah festivities

The city’s holiday marketing materials promoted numerous Christmas events while omitting the single Jewish event of the season.

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IN MEMORIAM

Pastor Hodge 1961-2022

With his death on Oct. 17, Winter Garden loses a fierce community advocate and a loving spiritual leader.

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SCHEDULING SNAFU

Winter Garden reschedules city commission and budget meeting for Jewish holy day

Winter Garden Mayor to Jewish community: "We apologize and ... okay."

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

The HUBB of it all

The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange’s website connects residents to the housing, health, legal and financial resources all around the area.

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GOVERNMENT

Residency requirement waived for new city manager by Winter Garden commissioners

Ballot initiative to repeal “relic” city charter requirement slated for March 2023 municipal election.

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COMMUNITY ACTION

Winter Garden to Orange County Public Schools: No bus depot in our backyard!

Met with fierce community opposition, school officials say they’re open to finding a new location.

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