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Lake Buena Vista, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Lake Buena Vista! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a Saratoga Springs dinner? Check this Turf Club closure first
  • Want a glamorous night out that also rescues local pets?
  • How will Lake Buena Vista High fare in its new football league?

Also on today's calendar: Disney Springs.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Popular Disney World hotel restaurant to close this month (cleveland.com) — If you love dining near the Lake Buena Vista golf course, note that Disney’s Turf Club Bar & Grill at Saratoga Springs Resort will temporarily close for refurbishment at the end of August. The adjacent Turf Club Lounge is also remodeling but should reopen by late August, while the main restaurant is expected to stay closed until at least late September.
   

• Pet Alliance's 34th annual Furball Gala set for October at Four Seasons Orlando (orlandoshine.com) — Animal lovers in Lake Buena Vista can dress up for a cause when Pet Alliance of Orlando brings its 34th Furball Gala to Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort in October. With a “Golden Age of Vinyl” theme, the evening promises cocktails, auctions, a plated dinner, and cuddle time with adoptable pets, all supporting rescue and rehoming efforts.
   

• FRIDAY NIGHT SIGHTS: Meet the West Orange and Southwest Orange public high school football teams (orangeobserver.com) — Local football fans in Lake Buena Vista will see their namesake high school compete in the new Independent League’s Pool A, North, with a fresh coaching staff and small but determined roster. The preview also breaks down schedules, rivalries, and storylines for Dr. Phillips, Horizon, Olympia, Ocoee, West Orange, and Windermere as the 2026 season approaches.
   

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    Monday August 24
  • Disney Springs →
    Disney Springs, 1486 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Associa, Inc. posted a job opening for Onsite Food and Beverage Manager in Kissimmee. Apply here.
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate - Loop West in Kissimmee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Buena Vista here.

🗞 Nearby News

Horizon West

  • Avalon Ridge home tops Horizon West home sales from July 27 to Aug. 2 (orangeobserver.com)
  • Southwest Orlando Young Life, Foxtail Coffee to host ‘First Bell' events for new school year (orangeobserver.com)
  • Developer seeks to build project in Lake Avalon Rural Settlement (orangeobserver.com)

Windermere

  • Windermere 'will be OK' amid potential property tax reform (orangeobserver.com)
  • Mission complete: Two locals raise awareness about veteran suicide rates (orangeobserver.com)
  • ‘Not able to make a living:' Central Florida teacher pay gap leaves educators struggling (clickorlando.com)

Ok Lake Buena Vista! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Buena Vista

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.