West 2nd Avenue Paving Notice (West of Palm Street)
Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1
Please read carefully—these three days will involve significant disruptions to traffic and access.
Monday, March 30
• A milling operation will remove existing asphalt between Palm Street and Pine Street, and from 903–923 W 2nd Avenue.
• If milling is not completed on Monday, it will occur on Tuesday alongside paving operations.
Tuesday, March 31 (Most Impactful Day)
• Full road closure for residents from 801 W 2nd Avenue to the cul-de-sac between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• During this time, no vehicles will be able to enter or exit.
• All service providers and deliveries (lawn care, pool service, contractors, etc.) will be turned away at Pine Street.
• No garbage or recycling collection will occur.
• Only emergency vehicles (fire/rescue) will be permitted access.
• The paving equipment will occupy the entire roadway, and large dump trucks will be backing down the street with hot asphalt.
Important: Crews may begin staging as early as 6:30 AM.
• Paving will start at 8:00 AM at the cul-de-sac and proceed toward Palm Street.
• After 8:00 AM, access will be completely restricted.
Wednesday, April 1
• Paving resumes at 8:00 AM from 799 W 2nd Avenue to Palm Street.
• The contractor will pave one lane at a time (two passes total).
• Limited traffic may be able to pass carefully; however, large vehicles and service deliveries may still be restricted.
• Residents are encouraged to minimize travel if possible.
Additional Information
• Speed humps will be reinstalled within 1–2 weeks by a separate crew.
• Daytime road closures will be in effect throughout the project.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these improvements. Please drive carefully and plan ahead!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of March 23rd to March 27th
Crews will be performing miscellaneous activities at various locations, which may include road grading, right-of-way grading, and some concrete work. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/23) to Friday (3/27):
Concrete weirs and mitered ends will be formed and poured along East Blvd.
Possible road grading, road shoulder grading.
There may be some temporary daytime lane closures.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of March 23rd to March 27th
This week, a crew will be limited to working in Fernwood Park and possibly working in various areas along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/23) to Friday (3/27):
A crew will be grading a swale in Fernwood Park.
A crew may continue work along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave, working on swales and road shoulders.
There may be daytime lane closures on Butler Street between 6th and 7th Avenues and on 7th Ave between Forest and Butler Streets.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for being so patient!
Construction Update for 3rd Ave. and Magnolia Street - Week of March 23rd to 27th
Crews will be installing storm drainage alongside 3rd Street and across the intersection of 3rd and Magnolia. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/23) to Friday (3/27):
Completion of the retention area at the end of 3rd Avenue.
Forming and pouring a concrete weir at the retention area.
Orange County Water is relocating a service line.
Installation of Storm Drainage along 3rd Ave and at the intersection of Magnolia and 3rd.
** 3rd Avenue may have daytime closures on some days this week. **
There may be travel delays in this area. Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of March 23rd to March 27th
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Please be sure to allow for extra travel time!
Crews will prepare lime rock for paving, repair concrete and paver driveways, and grade dirt behind the curb as needed. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/23) to Friday (3/27):
From 914 to 939 W. 2nd Ave, crews will be grading lime rock base in preparation for paving.
Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to the new curb where needed.
Backfill and grade behind curbs in the right-of-way.
*IMPORTANT:
Paving is scheduled for March 31st & April 1st. On Tuesday, March 31st, there will be a full road closure from 801 W. 2nd Ave to the cul-de-sac from 8:00 am to 6 pm. No vehicles will be able to come or go during this time.
Please pay attention to the specific paving notices and review the details regarding the paving dates.
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully! Thank you for your continued patience!
March SPECIAL Food Truck Night: A night to remember!
Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate Food Truck Night with a heartfelt farewell to our Mayor, Jim O’Brien. Let’s come together as a community to thank him for his dedication and service!
✨ Enjoy:
🍔 About 20 amazing food trucks
🎶 Live music by our talented local band, The Down Brothers
📚 Special participation from the Windermere Library
💙 Community presence from the non-profit West Orange Dream Center
📸 Cute photo opportunities with The Van Cam
A big thank you to our event sponsors:
🌸 Mary Kay Independent Representative Nora Penaloza
🎾 Central Florida Racquet Sports
This will truly be a night to remember — great food, great music, and a meaningful celebration with our community.
Mark your calendars for March 27 and bring your friends and family!
West 2nd Avenue Paving Notice (West of Palm Street)
Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1
Please read carefully—these three days will involve significant disruptions to traffic and access.
Monday, March 30
• A milling operation will remove existing asphalt between Palm Street and Pine Street, and from 903–923 W 2nd Avenue.
• If milling is not completed on Monday, it will occur on Tuesday alongside paving operations.
Tuesday, March 31 (Most Impactful Day)
• Full road closure for residents from 801 W 2nd Avenue to the cul-de-sac between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• During this time, no vehicles will be able to enter or exit.
• All service providers and deliveries (lawn care, pool service, contractors, etc.) will be turned away at Pine Street.
• No garbage or recycling collection will occur.
• Only emergency vehicles (fire/rescue) will be permitted access.
• The paving equipment will occupy the entire roadway, and large dump trucks will be backing down the street with hot asphalt.
Important: Crews may begin staging as early as 6:30 AM.
• Paving will start at 8:00 AM at the cul-de-sac and proceed toward Palm Street.
• After 8:00 AM, access will be completely restricted.
Wednesday, April 1
• Paving resumes at 8:00 AM from 799 W 2nd Avenue to Palm Street.
• The contractor will pave one lane at a time (two passes total).
• Limited traffic may be able to pass carefully; however, large vehicles and service deliveries may still be restricted.
• Residents are encouraged to minimize travel if possible.
Additional Information
• Speed humps will be reinstalled within 1–2 weeks by a separate crew.
• Daytime road closures will be in effect throughout the project.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these improvements. Please drive carefully and plan ahead!
March SPECIAL Food Truck Night: A night to remember!
Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate Food Truck Night with a heartfelt farewell to our Mayor, Jim O’Brien. Let’s come together as a community to thank him for his dedication and service!
✨ Enjoy:
🍔 About 20 amazing food trucks
🎶 Live music by our talented local band, The Down Brothers
📚 Special participation from the Windermere Library
💙 Community presence from the non-profit West Orange Dream Center
📸 Cute photo opportunities with The Van Cam
A big thank you to our event sponsors:
🌸 Mary Kay Independent Representative Nora Penaloza
🎾 Central Florida Racquet Sports
This will truly be a night to remember — great food, great music, and a meaningful celebration with our community.
Mark your calendars for March 27 and bring your friends and family!
Attention Local Businesses!
Check out our Business Directory on the Town website: https://www.town.windermere.fl.us/page/business-directory
Please make sure your business is listed with up-to-date information - we want to help you get noticed!
Any updates or changes to your listing should be submitted via email to Lilian Colli.
lcolli@town.windermere.fl.us
Let us put your business in the spotlight!
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of March 16th to March 20th
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Please be sure to allow for extra travel time!
Crews will be removing old asphalt and installing lime rock for paving, repairing concrete and paver driveways, and cleaning and inspecting storm drainage. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/16) to Friday (3/20):
From 914 to 931 W. 2nd Ave, crews will be installing lime rock base in preparation for paving.
Grading of lime rock in preparation for paving.
Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to the new curb where needed.
Clean and inspect storm drainage.
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully! Thank you for your continued patience!
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of March 16th to March 20th
This week, a crew will be working in various areas along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/16) to Friday (3/20):
A crew will continue work along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave, working on swales and road shoulders.
There may be daytime lane closures on Butler Street between 6th and 7th Avenues and on 7th Ave between Forest and Butler Streets.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for being so patient!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of March 16th to March 20th
Crews will perform miscellaneous activities at various locations, including road and right-of-way grading and some concrete work. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/16) to Friday (3/20):
Road grading, road shoulder grading, and concrete work.
There may be some temporary daytime lane closures.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
Construction Update for 3rd Ave. and Magnolia Street - Week of March 16th to 20th
Crews will be installing storm drainage alongside 3rd Street and across the intersection of 3rd and Magnolia.
Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/16) to Friday (3/20):
Installation of Storm Drainage along 3rd Ave and at the intersection of Magnolia and 3rd.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas will be relocating a gas line. Service should not be discontinued.
The intersection at 3rd and Magnolia will have daytime closures on some days this week.
There may be travel delays in this area. Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
Oath of Office Ceremony Held at Tuesday’s Town Council Meeting
At this week’s Town Council meeting, Windermere marked an important moment of transition and service as three members of our Town leadership took their oaths of office. Please join us in congratulating:
• Andy Williams, sworn in as Mayor of the Town of Windermere
• Brandi Haines, sworn in as Town Council Member
• CT Allen, sworn in as Town Council Member
We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to their leadership as they help guide Windermere into the future.
The evening also included a heartfelt farewell to Mayor Jim O’Brien, whose service and dedication to the Town have made a lasting impact on our community. We thank Mayor O’Brien for his commitment, leadership, and the many contributions he has made during his time in office.
Please join us in wishing our new Mayor and Council Members success as they begin their terms, and in thanking Mayor O’Brien for his years of service to Windermere.
Construction Update for 3rd Ave. and Magnolia Street - Week of March 9th to March 13th.
Crews will be installing storm drainage alongside 3rd Street and across the 3rd and Magnolia intersection. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/9) to Friday (3/13):
- Installation of Storm Drainage along 3rd Ave and at the intersection of Magnolia and 3rd..
The intersection at 3rd and Magnolia will have daytime closures on some days this week.
There may be travel delays in this area. Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of March 9th to March 13th
Crews will be installing a concrete curb along Bessie and 8th Ave. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/9) to Friday (3/13):
Installation of the remaining concrete curb on Bessie and 8th Ave.
Installation of Sod on 9th from Main to Oakdale, and Oakdale from 8th to 10th.
Oakdale between 8th and 10th Streets and 9th Ave between Main Street and Oakdale may have temporary daytime lane closures.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of March 9th to March 13th
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Please be sure to allow for extra travel time!
Crews will be installing lime rock and curbs, repairing concrete and paver driveways, and removing old asphalt and installing lime rock for paving. Here’s what to expect from Monday (2/9) to Friday (2/13):
From 914 to 1141 W. 2nd Ave, crews will be installing lime rock base material for curbs and forming and pouring concrete curbs.
Crews will work with residents to notify them 24 hours in advance when they will lose access to their driveways.
Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to the new curb where needed.
From 1141 to 914 W. 2nd Ave, crews will be installing lime rock base in preparation for paving.
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully! Thank you for your continued patience!
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of March 9th to March 13th
This week, crews will be working along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/9) to Friday (3/13):
A crew will continue work along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave, working on swales and laying sod.
There may be daytime lane closures on Butler Street between 6th and 7th Avenues and on 7th Ave between “Dirt” Main Street and Butler Street.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for being so patient!
ASL Updated!
No classes will be held in March.
Our Spring session will begin on April 10th.
See you soon!
Good news!
Main Street Tennis Courts Reopening
The Main Street Tennis Courts will reopen on Monday, March 9th, following the completion of resurfacing improvements.
Thank you for your patience while this work was completed to enhance the courts for our residents and visitors.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the courts!
