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Windermere, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Windermere! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how much your Windermere neighbors’ homes just sold for
- How a stalled state budget could reshape Windermere’s roads
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Enclave estate tops Horizon West home sales from May 4 to 10 (orangeobserver.com) — Several Windermere neighborhoods saw notable home sales the week of May 4–10, including a $1.4 million Enclave estate on Black Rail Street and a $1.25 million Overlook at Hamlin home. The roundup also details recent sales in Lake Sawyer South, Lakeside at Lakes of Windermere, Summerport, and Windermere Trails, giving residents a clear snapshot of current local housing prices and activity. 
• Ocoee pushes for local control from Florida Legislature (orangeobserver.com) — State Rep. Leonard Spencer says he’s pushing for funding for roadway improvements in Windermere as part of this year’s still-unfinished Florida budget. He also briefed Ocoee officials on fights over local control, affordable housing policy, and youth engagement, highlighting how state decisions on infrastructure, housing, and voting access could shape daily life across West Orange communities.
📸 Around Windermere
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★ Featured events ★
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Cyril and Stylz All White 2026 →
The Pines at Windermere, 3409 Maguire Rd, Windermere
9:00 am
Monday May 25
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Other local events
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Multilingual Storytelling Night | Look at Me I’m Going to Brazil: A Bilingual Adventure!
Bay Lake Elementary School Windermere, FL 34786
6:00 pm
Monday May 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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K - 2nd FAST Math
Lovell Elementary School Apopka, FL 32703
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The Art Show - UCF School of Visual Arts and Design MFA Students
University of Central Florida Art Exhibits Casselberry Arts Center: 137 Quail Pond Circle Casselberry, FL 32707
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Master of Nonprofit Management Virtual Open House →
University of Central Florida Public Events Virtual
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SBA Workshop: Building Capacity with the SBA Mentor-Protege Program →
University of Central Florida Public Lecture Events National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room
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Tea with the Transfer Team: Drop-In Coaching Hours →
University of Central Florida Public Events Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215
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UCF Baseball vs. Kansas State →
John Euliano Park
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PTSA FREE Snow Cone Friday
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Fridays on the Plaza →
Winter Garden, FL Calendar, Historic Downtown, Centennial Plaza Gazebo, Winter Garden
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Camp Wewa Private Rental →
Apopka, FL Calendar, 221 S. Binion Road, Apopka -
Reserved - Oakland Meeting Hall →
Oakland FL Calendar Oakland, FL 34760
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My wife loves orchids.
Two years ago on Mother’s Day I committed to buying one every month so she would have one blooming every month two years later I have them all… (Nextdoor Town of Windermere) - I know how everyone on here highly recommends Lucio Munoz for any computer needs BUT I didn’t realize how very reliable, kind and highly knowledgeable he would really be.
My very old computer is now updated and a pleasure to work on. Thank you Lucio! (Nextdoor Preston Square)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Windermere. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T2264) in Winter Garden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windermere here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winter Garden
- Winter Garden veteran's book captures experience of war (orangeobserver.com)
- Prodalim buys Better Juice as sugar fatigue and GLP-1 drugs rewrite the beverage playbook (vegoutmag.com)
- Crooked Can Brewing Company Opening Large-Scale Brewery in Minneola (businessdebut.com)
Ocoee
- Calling all bird lovers (yourcommunitypaper.com)
- Wes Hodge is running for Orange County Commission's District 2 (floridapolitics.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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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