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Winter Garden News

Local news for Winter Garden, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday | Bizjournals

Marks Art Img

“If I become an equity partner on a hotel deal, I'm considered a competitor to my other [hotel] clients”

Wicks Consulting Service Inc. Principal Mark Maciel will team up with Peter Fleck of Fleck Construction to convert this former citrus packing plant in Winter Garden into office space later this year. via Bizjournals

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Thursday May 8 | The Orlando Sentinel

Has Orange County's farm tap run dry? Take a look at agriculture's role

“Most people don't realize how big agriculture still is here”

Orange trees bloomed recently along Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando. But the fragrant blossoms were on small trees in concrete planters, placed there for decoration. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Tuesday May 6 | The Orlando Sentinel

Analysis: Why -- and how -- the ball on Central Florida's ...

“I said it before session started. I said it to the Department of Transportation. I felt in a short-budget year, $490 million sitting out there was going to be a target.”

Central Florida's commuter-rail project failed in the Florida Legislature because its backers didn't heed a cardinal rule of politics: Know your enemy. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Sunday May 4 | Orlando City Beat

El Rey da la Papa

The Down Low: It's a Latin "mom and pop's" joint with a Nicaraguan and Columbian cuisine background located in Winter Garden Florida but whose specialty are loaded Idaho potatoes?! Awesome! The Digs: It is ... via Orlando City Beat

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Thursday May 1 | The Orlando Sentinel

Central Florida lawmaker Daniel Webster coy about plans as term limits end 28-year tenure

“He had a plan back when we were a big minority”

With the clock winding down on the 2008 Legislature, the career of one of Central Florida's most enduring lawmakers is nearing its close. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Tuesday Apr 29 | Mass Transit

ABC Companies Holds 9th Annual Collision Workshop

“I always end the day having gained some new insights and information - not only from the workshop and sessions, but from the excellent networking opportunity the workshop provides.”

ABC Companies held its 9th Annual Collision Workshop in March at its Winter Garden, Fla., facility. via Mass Transit

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Sunday Apr 27 | The Orlando Sentinel

Commuter rail could hinge on tolls

One of the biggest sticking points in the debate about the transportation package that would pave the way for commuter rail could have little to do with the Central Florida project itself. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Friday Apr 25 | The Miami Herald

25 percent toll hike sought on turnpike

Drivers who use Florida's Turnpike soon may have to fork over a lot more money in tolls. via The Miami Herald

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Wednesday Apr 23 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Rental tax would fund upgrades to Tri-Rail

“If this passes, it'll give us the money we need”

South Florida could be on its way to getting a dedicated pot of local money to make improvements to Tri-Rail instead of having to wait for handouts from the cash-strapped state. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Monday Apr 21 | El Sentinel

Lakeland protesters want state to blow whistle on CSX deal

“If they can do this to us, then God help the rest of the small towns in Florida”

More than 200 people gathered in downtown Lakeland on Monday to rally against the Central Florida commuter rail project they fear will destroy the peace in their Polk County town. via El Sentinel

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Winter Garden, Florida is located in Orange County and is part of the Orlando Metro Area. Zip codes in Winter Garden include 34787, 34778, and 34777.