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Winter Garden, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Winter Garden! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what your Winter Garden neighbors’ homes just sold for.
- How busy were Apopka police—and which cases involved Winter Garden?
- Winter Garden mourns the passing of longtime resident Edgardo Tirado
Also on today's calendar: VSCO — Orlando Coffee Hang and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower; breezy, not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Friday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Overlook 2 at Hamlin estate tops Horizon West home sales from May 25 to 31 (orangeobserver.com) — Recent home sales across Winter Garden, including Horizon West neighborhoods, show strong prices, with an Overlook 2 at Hamlin estate topping the list at just over $2 million. From townhomes in Parkview at Hamlin to large homes in Waterleigh and Winding Bay, the report offers a snapshot of what properties are selling for in your part of town. 
• Police Beat: APD responds to 39 crashes May 24-30 (theapopkachief.com) — Apopka Police handled 39 crashes, 92 citations, and 25 arrests in the week of May 24-30, with charges ranging from traffic offenses to drug possession and trespassing. Two of those arrested list Winter Garden addresses, giving local residents a window into nearby enforcement activity that can affect regional safety and awareness.
• Edgardo Tomas Tirado (orlando-news.com) — Winter Garden residents are mourning the passing of 75-year-old neighbor Edgardo Tirado, who died peacefully on May 23 at Orlando Health Hospital in Hamlin. Born in Buenos Aires, he built a long, family-centered life here, remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather who loved reading, animals, and cheering for Argentina’s World Cup win.
📸 Around Winter Garden
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Winter Garden Fridays on the Plaza →
Centennial Plaza, W Orange Trail, Winter Garden
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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One Winter Garden Monthly Board Meeting →
Winter Garden, FL Calendar, Healthy West Orange Building, Suite 200, Winter Garden
5:30 pm -
Fridays on the Plaza →
Winter Garden, FL Calendar, Historic Downtown, Centennial Plaza Gazebo, Winter Garden
7:00 pm -
VSCO — Orlando Coffee Hang →
Filigree Coffee, 16016 New Independence Pkwy Ste 110, Winter Garden
9:00 am -
Summer Flix at the Garden - Zootopia 2 (PG) →
Winter Garden, FL Calendar, Garden Theatre on Plant 160 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden
2:00 pm -
Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board →
Winter Garden, FL Calendar
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Summer Flix at the Garden - Spaceballs (PG) →
Winter Garden, FL Calendar, Garden Theatre on Plant 160 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden
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City Commission Meeting →
Winter Garden, FL Calendar
6:30 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
Thursday June 11
📣 Winter Garden Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ABC Winter Garden Premium Wine Tasting Experience →
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 4110 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Winter Garden
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Human Relations Diversity Board Meeting →
Ocoee, FL Calendar, 1 North Bluford Avenue, Ocoee
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Windermere Farmers Market at Town Square Park →
Town Square, W 6th Ave, Windermere
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"Monsters at Night" Comedy Production →
Mount Dora Community Building, E 6th Ave, Mt Dora
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ok , better photos to add.
So far no one has come forward. Posting for a neighbor. 6-1-26 She found this dog on the West Orange Trail off of West Crown Point Road. If this is… (Nextdoor Tuscany)
- Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Expeditor in Winter Garden. Apply here.
- The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Childcare Lead Teacher in Winter Garden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Garden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Windermere
- Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A. Publishes New Guidance on Florida's Five-Year Medicaid Lookback Rule for Caregivers (usatoday.com)
- Orlando Valkyries Bring Home Florida Gators Stars Marlie Monserez and Elli McKissock for 2027 Season (oursportscentral.com)
Ocoee
- AdventHealth Ocoee now open (orangeobserver.com)
- ‘Concerned is probably an understatement:' Florida cities brace for property tax blow (kentucky.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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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