Orlando Area Information

Attention Southwest Orlando Residents, including the Residents of Windermere and Winter Garden! There will be a Horizon West Town Hall Meeting on March 16, 2015!!! The goal of this town hall meeting will be to provide an overview and update on the current projects and developments within the entire Horizon West community.

Horizon West Town Hall Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2015
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Harvest Bible Chapel - 12120 Chase Road, Windermere, FL, 34786

The Town Hall agenda will include presentations from Orange County staff members, the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Orange County Public Schools. The following topics will be covered: 

• Transportation
• Development
• School
• Parks
• Public Safety

Any questions

I-Drive 360 is one the newest Entertainment Complexes in Central Florida and the Sunshine State. Scheduled to open in Spring 2015, I-Drive 360 is home to the much anticipated Orlando Eye Observation Wheel.  The Orlando Eye will be the flagship attraction included in the recent $200 million revitalization of the I-Drive hotel and convention area.

I-Drive 360 is just a short drive from sought after Orlando real estate as well as many Dr. Phillips luxury communities, including Vizcaya, Bay Hill, Toscana, and Dellagio.

Things to Do at the I-Drive 360 Entertainment Complex

• The Orlando Eye - Observation Wheel
• World's Tallest Roller Coaster 'Skyscraper'
• Madame Tussauds Orlando Wax Museum
• Sea Life Aquarium
• Yard House Brewery
• Dick's Last

Construction is under way on the new Florida Hospital Winter Garden Medical Facilities, on a 58-acre parcel of land located adjacent to the Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves between Daniels Road and State Road 535. The new medical campus will be situated within convenient proximity to many Windermere and Winter Garden neighborhoods, offering additional options for medical care for Southwest Orlando residents.

Scheduled for completion in 2015, the new Florida Hospital Winter Garden Campus will be home to an expansive 3-story, 75,000 square feet facility. Comprehensive services offered include an emergency department, acute care service department, on-site imaging, Florida Hospital specialists, outpatient imaging, Healthy 100, women's services,

The Town of Windermere voted Best Place to Live, in Orlando by the Southwest Orlando Bulletin. The Windermere and Dr Phillips areas of Southwest Orlando lead the way while winning the number 1 and 2 spots in the Best of Southwest 2014 Awards, as chosen by hundreds of local residents. This annual 'Best Of' series ranks Central Florida favorites including local places to live, restaurants, fitness facilities, shopping venues, children's birthday venues, Orlando resorts and spas, Orlando Private Schools, and more.

Other top winners favorited among Southwest Orlando residents include the Windermere Farmers Market, Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Isleworth Golf & Country Club, Eddie V's on Restaurant Row, the Dr P Phillips Community Park, and R.D.

The Grove at Isleworth Retail Center is located in Windermere, FL on the corner of Conroy-Windermere Road and S. Apopka Vineland Road. Conveniently located near many Windermere and Dr Phillips communities including: Isleworth, Bay Hill, Harbor Isle, Sunset Bay, Westover Reserve, and North Bay. 

View The Grove Store Directory

The Grove Shopping Center is anchored by Publix Super Market, and also includes the Windermere LA Fitness Signature Club. The Tavistock Development Company is currently developing phase two of the project which will bring an additional 82,00 square feet of space. With an open-air shopping concept, residents will enjoy new retail, restaurants, medical and professional spaces at The Grove.

NOW OPEN at The Grove Orlando:

Located in Orlando, in the heart of Dr. Phillips, Restaurant Row has long been considered THE PLACE for dining in Southwest Orlando, FL. Although Restaurant Row is best known for its seemingly endless dining opportunities, did you know it is also home to a wide array of retail shopping centers, beauty salons, spas, upscale boutiques and specialty stores? 

In Orange County, Florida along the famous one mile stretch of West Sand Lake Road between Apopka Vineland and Interstate 4, you will find several shopping plaza's including the Dr. Phillips Marketplace, The Fountains at Bay Hill, Plaza Venezia, Phillips Crossing Center, Dellagio Town Center, the Rialto Shopping Plaza, the Phoenicia Center, and coming soon: Parkside at Dr. Phillips with Trader Joe's

Looking for a great location to host your next party or event? The Pines at Windermere is a wonderful 20 acre lakefront recreational facility, located in The Town of Windermere, Florida.   The property is owned by OUC,  and is available to the public for rent.

The Pines At Windermere - On-Site Amenities 

• 7,840 square foot building - accommodates up to 500 people
• 1,200 square foot building - accommodates up to 50 people
• 6 barbecue pits
• Ice Machine
• Basketball Half-Court
• Softball Field
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Horseshoe Pits
• Beach & Swimming Area

The Pines at Windermere provides beach access to Lake Down, on the picturesque Butler Chain of Lakes. For more information, contact OUC's Community Relations Department:

Charles Schwab is now open in Windermere Florida! Serving the Southwest Orlando communities of Windermere and Dr. Phillips. This independent branch is located in the Cascade at Isleworth Shopping Center, adjacent to The Grove at Isleworth, on South Apopka Vineland Road and Conroy Windermere Road.

Charles Schwab - Windermere, Florida
4848 South Apopka Vineland Road
Suite 204
Orlando, Florida 32819
407-909-0485

Brokerage Services available at the Charles Schwab Windermere, FL Branch Location

• New Accounts
• Investment Advice
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Guidance
• Check Deposits
• Financial/Investment/Retirement Workshops

The Windermere - Orlando branch location is in excellent proximity to several Windermere and Dr. Phillips

Yes, it IS true! Finally, construction is in progress on the brand new 7-11 Gas Station. The gas station will join Publix, Chase Bank, McDonalds (and more) at the Lakeside Village Shopping Center on County Road 535 & Reams Road. This new development will be a big relief for residents living on the south side of Windermere, including the communities of Keene's Pointe, Glenmuir, Casa Del Lago, Oxford Moor, and Waterstone.

Windermere residents are fortunate to have an abundance of everything from theme parks, to world class shopping, endless options for dining (from fast food to fine dining), and community events right in our own backyard. However, even with the new 7-11, the area is still strained for available gas stations. How many times have you found

The Orange County 2011 Annual Business Report has been released. The report offers a variety of year-end updates on topics including local public infrastructure, recreation and leisure, code enforcement, tourism updates, and much much more.