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Winter Garden, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey hey Winter Garden! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • See what homes in your Winter Garden neighborhood just sold for
  • Want your pup featured at Winter Garden City Hall this summer?
  • Discover the charming Winter Garden train museum hiding in plain sight

Also on today's calendar: 27th Annual World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Overlook 2 at Hamlin estate tops Horizon West home sales from April 13 to 19 (orangeobserver.com) — Recent home sales across Winter Garden neighborhoods—from Avalon Woods and Summerlake to Waterleigh and Hamlin—show active demand, with many properties closing in days. Buyers can compare prices, sizes, and days on market for dozens of Winter Garden addresses, offering a clear snapshot of what local homes are actually selling for right now.
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• Winter Garden is looking for artists to submit for its dog-inspired summer exhibition at City Hall (orlandoshine.com) — Winter Garden is inviting local artists and dog lovers to take part in a dog-themed summer art exhibit at City Hall, with submissions open May 1 through June 10. Selected works will be displayed July 1 to August 31 alongside a community ā€œDogs of Winter Gardenā€ photo wall, capped by a free, dog-friendly Launch Paw-ty on Friday, July 10.
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• 8 Incredible Things To Do In Florida That Even Lifelong Residents Haven't Discovered Yet (familydestinationsguide.com) — One of the eight ā€œhiddenā€ Florida experiences is right in downtown Winter Garden: the Central Florida Railroad Museum inside the historic depot on Boyd Street. Visitors can explore detailed model train layouts, historic railroad artifacts, and sometimes even climb through vintage train cars, then easily wander to nearby shops and restaurants for a full small-town afternoon close to home.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • Virtual Mini Academy - C蓸mo prepararte en la etapa de la escuela secundaria con la visi蓸n de elegir la universidad de tus sueåø½os
    Thornebrooke Elementary School Ocoee, FL 34761
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday April 23
  • Reserved - Oakland Meeting Hall
    Oakland FL Calendar Oakland, FL 34760
  • Virtual Mini Academy - Career Readiness for My Child with a Disability
    Ocoee High School Ocoee, FL 34761
    6:00 pm
  • Johns Landing HOA
    Oakland FL Calendar Oakland, FL 34760
    7:00 pm
  • Friday April 24
  • English Conversation Hour
    Windermere Branch Library , 530 Main St , Windermere
    3:30 pm
  • Rick Krasowski Music
    Windermere Brewing Company , 111 W 5th Ave , Windermere
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday April 25
  • Morning Refill
    Prairie House Coffee Co , 4 S Tubb St , Oakland
    9:30 am
  • Monday April 27
  • Oakland Nature Preserve Homeschool ages 9-12
    Oakland Nature Preserve , 747 Machete Trail , Oakland
    10:00 am
  • Hull Island HOA
    Oakland FL Calendar Oakland, FL 34760
    6:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My 14 year old is making these cutting and charcuterie boards.
    They are made from all natural exotic hardwoods. These are his standard sizes but he can customize accordingly. (Nextdoor Grovehurst)
  • I would like to share my frustration regarding last night.
    Four scooters were stolen from my garage. If anyone knows anything, please let me know—one is pink; the others are black with green, black with red,… (Nextdoor Orchard Hills)
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Winter Garden. Apply here.
  • Kirkland's, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home - Part Time in Winter Garden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Garden here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Windermere

  • 11450 Arborside Bend Way, Windermere, FL 34786 (realtor.com)
  • Windermere Prep's sophomore creates global change after discovering his passion for chess (orangeobserver.com)
  • FSU basketball's Thomas Bassong changes course, set to enter transfer portal (jacksonville.com)

Ocoee

  • National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2026 NEA National Heritage Fellows (arts.gov)
  • FLAG FOOTBALL: District Tournament Scoreboard for Tue. April 21, 2026 (floridahsfootball.com)

Horizon West

  • Specialized Eye Care Center Vold Vision Plans New Medical Facility in Horizon West (horizonwestinfo.com)

Ok Winter Garden! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Winter Garden

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Winter Garden

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