This month, in partnership with AdventHealth for Women, we’re recognizing some of the women in our community who are selflessly giving to others while raising families, supporting their loved ones and/or building their careers. Whether they know it or not, their stories inspire other women near and far. One of those amazing women is Kari … Read more
Back in 2015, a couple of female leaders asked me a very simple question, “why don’t you have an event just for women?” My first reaction was, “why would the West Orange Chamber, made up of businesses of all types, sizes, and of men and women, devote an event to just women?” My second reaction … Read more
On April 23rd, Lift Disability Network will host its 1st annual Cornhole Tournament from 10:00 am-1:00 p.m. at Foundation Academy, 15304 Tilden Rd. Winter Garden. Registration will open at 9:00 a.m. and bags will start flying at 10:00 a.m.! Lift Disability Network’s mission is to “inspire individuals and families living with disabilities to discover a … Read more
My town is Winter Garden, Florida. I chose Winter Garden as the place where I wanted to raise my family and to live out the rest of my days. My wife was born and raised here and went to school at Calvary Christian on South Dillard Street. Needless to say, we love this town and … Read more
After a 2-year hiatus due to COVID 19, the Bloom & Grow Garden Society will finally host their 20th anniversary Spring Fever in the Garden festival. Serving as the largest fundraising event of the year, this premier festival will take place on April 2-3, 2022. The festival is set in “charming, historic downtown Winter Garden, with … Read more
Twenty years ago this month, I was lucky enough to embark on a career which enabled me to use my marketing and management degree. The greater skill set that I brought to the chamber was my years of volunteer service. Those opportunities, acquaintances and friendships made along the way, helped me get the perfect role … Read more
Two recipients of the W. Daniel Mills Apprenticeship share how being a part of the program is helping them change for the better. For dual-enrolled Florida Virtual School and Polk State College student Emma Barker and Osceola County School for the Arts student BJ Granville, the W. Daniel Mills Apprenticeship has given them a supportive … Read more
Winter Garden is pleased to welcome a new monarch butterfly sculpture for all to enjoy. As Orlando welcomes in another beautiful fall, Winter Garden is welcoming in a beautiful new sculpture. The sculpture, a monarch butterfly made of copper, steel, and brass, has been placed near the downtown Plant Street area. The new monarch butterfly … Read more
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently recognized 17-year-old Quavion Smith for his contributions to the organization and the mission to fight hunger. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently recognized several volunteers for their contributions to the organization and the mission to fight hunger. One of the recipients honored at the 2021 … Read more
Discover the local venues that have kept residents entertained through the decades.
From pale ales to dark stouts, there is no shortage of beer options to have with your dinner tonight. But what brew will complement your meal the best?
I’m not a Native Floridian, but my newborn son Micah is. More surprisingly he is a third-generation Orlandinian. Ask any three people around town where they are from originally and chances are they are not from Florida, let alone Orlando. It’s a sign of the times for just about every city or town: Fewer people … Read more
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