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A Century-Old Lifeline: Welbourne Preschool Endures Amid Loss of Black Landmarks

A Century-Old Lifeline: Welbourne Preschool Endures Amid Loss of Black Landmarks

Nov. 24, 2025: As change continues on Winter Park's west side, a preschool that opened in 1927 continues to provide a heartbeat for the neighborhood
With Partner Gone, Blue Bamboo Works to Push Ahead on Arts Project in Old Library

With Partner Gone, Blue Bamboo Works to Push Ahead on Arts Project in Old Library

Nov. 19, 2025: The music venue received approval to keep $900,000 of its original grant from the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council
Rosen Hotels Leader Calls for Tourist Transportation Tax to Boost SunRail, Lynx

Rosen Hotels Leader Calls for Tourist Transportation Tax to Boost SunRail, Lynx

Frank Santos, who lives in Winter Park, says out-of-state visitors would pay for the upgrades as an added tax on
Backyard Palm Trees on Lake Spark a Pricey Legal Battle in Winter Park

Backyard Palm Trees on Lake Spark a Pricey Legal Battle in Winter Park

Nov. 12, 2025: A homeowner is suing the city over a decision that the height of his landscaping must be limited to help maintain the lake view of his neighbors
Veterans Honored and Shared Stories at Annual Veterans Day Event

Veterans Honored and Shared Stories at Annual Veterans Day Event

Two veterans were gifted Quilts of Valor and a local mother who lost her son in the U.S. Army earlier
No Takers to Develop Portion of Seven Oaks Park

No Takers to Develop Portion of Seven Oaks Park

Nov. 4, 2025: Developers like East End Market's John Rife says the park first needs stronger programming. Green space advocates are happy the park will remain untouched
Did you mean to sign that ballot amendment petition?

Did you mean to sign that ballot amendment petition?

Oct. 27, 2025: A new Florida law requires Supervisors of Elections to mail letters to petition signers to give them the chance to deny the signature
Fearing Property Tax Cuts by State, WP Opts Against Giving Extra to Nonprofits

Fearing Property Tax Cuts by State, WP Opts Against Giving Extra to Nonprofits

Oct. 27, 2025: Florida voters could be asked next year to cut their property taxes. That already has cities like Winter Park reeling over how they will fund essential services like police, fire and flood prevention.
New Racquet Club Building Approved With Even More Conditions

New Racquet Club Building Approved With Even More Conditions

Also approved: New Jewett Ortho Building and a Raise for the City Manager Oct. 23, 2025 By Beth Kassab The
Commission to Consider Racquet Club Expansion This Week

Commission to Consider Racquet Club Expansion This Week

Also up for consideration is the city manager's evaluation and salary Oct. 20, 2025 By Beth Kassab A controversial expansion
How Should City Commission Give Dollars to Nonprofits?

How Should City Commission Give Dollars to Nonprofits?

The City Commission will consider this week a new system for awarding nonprofit grants and also discuss if the Parks

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