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🌱 How looming tax reform could reshape Windermere’s events and road projects

Windermere, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Windermere! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How looming tax reform could reshape Windermere’s events and road projects
  • Why Windermere neighbors biked and walked hundreds of miles in July
  • How a Lake Avalon project could influence rural areas near Windermere

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy thunderstorm around, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Windermere 'will be OK' amid potential property tax reform (orangeobserver.com) — Windermere leaders have approved a balanced $12.46 million budget and kept the town’s millage rate steady while bracing for possible statewide property tax reform. To stay financially stable, they’re eyeing cuts or pauses to events like Food Truck Nights and Light Up Windermere, as well as deferring some water, road, and stormwater projects until state reimbursements and future property values are clearer.
   

• Mission complete: Two locals raise awareness about veteran suicide rates (orangeobserver.com) — Windermere Town Council member Tony Davit and Marine veteran Chris Usher just wrapped up intense July challenges to spotlight veteran suicide, with Davit biking 250 miles and Usher walking 22 miles with repeated push-ups and squats. Their efforts, supported by Windermere officials and neighbors, raised thousands of dollars and encouraged residents to check in on veterans and learn about available mental health resources.
   

• Developer seeks to build project in Lake Avalon Rural Settlement (orangeobserver.com) — A proposed Toll Brothers subdivision in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement has nearby residents pushing back against higher housing density and potential utility expansion. A West Windermere Rural Settlement resident joined others in warning that changing rural rules could erode aquifer protection, flood control, and the low-density lifestyle that also helps define communities around Windermere.
   

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  • FRIDAY NIGHT SIGHTS: Meet the West Orange and Southwest Orange public high school football teams (orangeobserver.com)
  • Man accused of killing stepfather near Ocoee (orangeobserver.com)

Ok Windermere! 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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