Windermere's Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast!

Join us on Saturday, July 4, from 9:00–11:00 AM at Town Hall as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary of Independence!

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, hot beverages from Paloma Coffee Co., and $5 mimosas by Tim's Wine Market. We're also excited to welcome special participation from the Lone Sailor Division Sea Cadets.

📍 Town Hall, 520 Main Street

Good food, great community, and patriotic fun for all ages. We look forward to celebrating with you!

🚧 Notice to Residents and Visitors 🚧
Pedestrian Bridge Closure Notice - SRTS Ward Trail Project

The pedestrian bridge for the SRTS Ward Trail project will be temporarily removed for replacement from approximately June 1 through August 3. During this time, the bridge will not be accessible.*

Travel Advisory: North–south access through this area, including crossing via Main Street, will not be available.

Please plan ahead:
• Use alternate routes north or south of the closure
• Allow extra travel time
• Follow designated detours and crossings

Updates will be shared as the project progresses.
Thank you for your patience as we improve safety and connectivity in our community.

*Disclaimer: All dates provided are estimates and may be adjusted due to weather conditions, field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances impacting construction activities.

🚧 Attention Drivers! 🚧

Today, June 18, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Town of Windermere Public Works Staff will be performing landscaping improvements at the Park Avenue Roundabout.

🌿 Crews and equipment will be working in the area, and minor traffic impacts may occur.

⚠️ Please:
• Allow extra travel time
• Drive safely through the roundabout
• Use caution around workers and equipment

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep Windermere beautiful! 🌳✨

#Windermere #PublicWorks #TrafficAlert #DriveSafe #CommunityPride

🚧 Attention Drivers! 🚧

Tomorrow, June 18, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Town of Windermere Public Works Staff will be performing landscaping improvements at the Park Avenue Roundabout.

🌿 Crews and equipment will be working in the area, and minor traffic impacts may occur.

⚠️ Please:
• Allow extra travel time
• Drive safely through the roundabout
• Use caution around workers and equipment

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep Windermere beautiful! 🌳✨

#Windermere #PublicWorks #TrafficAlert #DriveSafe #CommunityPride

🚧 West 2nd Avenue Construction Update 🚧

📍 West of Pine Street

🗓️ June 15 – June 19

Crews are in the final phase of the project and will be working to complete the remaining punch list items.

👷 Planned Work:

• Monday (6/15) – Friday (6/19)

• Completion of punch list items

⚠️ Please Note:

• Daytime lane closures may occur

• Please use caution when traveling through the area

🚗 Allow extra travel time and drive carefully around work crews and equipment.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we complete improvements to West 2nd Avenue!

🚧 Construction Update: 3rd Ave & Magnolia Street 🚧
🗓️ June 15 – June 19

Crews will be performing final landscaping activities along 3rd Ave and Magnolia Street, including sod watering and general cleanup.

👷 Planned Activities:
• Monday (6/15) – Friday (6/19)
• Sod watering
• General project cleanup

⚠️ Please Note:
• Travel delays may occur in the area

🚗 Please allow extra travel time and drive safely when traveling through the work zone.

Thank you for your patience and support as we put the finishing touches on these improvements!

🚧 Construction Update: Butler St. & 7th Ave. 🚧
🗓️ June 15 – June 19

Crews may be performing limited work in Fernwood Park as project improvements continue.

🌿 Planned Activity:
• Monday (6/15) – Friday (6/19)
• Possible planting of the rain garden/pond in Fernwood Park

⚠️ Please be aware that work crews and equipment may be present in and around the park throughout the week.

🚗 Please allow extra travel time and drive safely when traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience and support as we continue enhancing Fernwood Park!

🚧 Construction Update: Bessie St., East Blvd., 8th & 9th Aves. 🚧
🗓️ June 15 – June 19

Crews will be performing miscellaneous work throughout the project area, including right-of-way grading, possible sod installation, and some gravel driveway repairs.

👷 Planned Activities:
• Monday (6/15) – Friday (6/19)
• Some driveway repairs this week
• Possible shoulder and swale grading at various locations
• Possible sod laying at various locations

⚠️ Please Note:
• Temporary daytime lane closures may occur
• Travel delays are possible in the area

🚗 Please allow extra travel time and use caution when traveling through work zones.

Thank you for your patience and support as these neighborhood improvements continue!

🚧 Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge Delivery & Installation Update 🚧

 An exciting milestone is approaching for the Ward Trail Project!

 📅 Weather and transportation conditions permitting, the new Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge is expected to be delivered on or about Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with installation anticipated on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

 ⚠️ To safely install the bridge, the canal beneath the bridge will be temporarily closed to boat traffic for approximately 24 hours. While the closure is currently anticipated for June 17, boaters should be prepared for a temporary canal closure at some point during the week of June 15, as weather and transportation conditions may affect the schedule.

 🚚 Residents may also notice the oversized bridge being transported through Town before installation. This delivery marks a major step forward in completing this important community connection.

 Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to bring this project safely and efficiently to completion!

🤟 There’s still time to join our FREE Summer ASL Classes!

Classes began last week, but new participants are still welcome to join this Friday before enrollment closes for the summer session.

📅 Fridays through July 31
🕐 ASL 1 (Beginner): 1:00–2:00 p.m.
🕑 ASL 2 (Intermediate): 2:00–3:00 p.m.

⚠️ Important: After this Friday's class, groups will be closed to new participants to maintain continuity and support learning progression. If you miss this opportunity, you'll need to wait until our next ASL session begins this fall.

Don't miss your chance to learn a new skill, connect with others, and become part of a more inclusive community.

📍 Town of Windermere Administrative and Police Complex
614 Main Street, Building 100

We look forward to signing with you!

🚧 Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge Delivery & Installation Update 🚧

A major milestone for the Ward Trail Project is almost here!

📅 June 15–19, 2026
Weather and transportation conditions permitting, the new pedestrian bridge is expected to be delivered on or about Tuesday, June 16, with installation anticipated on Wednesday, June 17.

🚤 Boater Notice:
The canal beneath the bridge is expected to be temporarily closed to boat traffic for approximately 24 hours during installation. While the closure is currently anticipated for June 17, boaters should be prepared for a temporary canal closure at some point during the week of June 15, as schedules may change due to weather or transportation conditions.

🚚 Residents may notice the oversized bridge being transported through Town before installation.

This exciting milestone brings us one step closer to completing this important community connection.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we safely complete this project!

🚧 West 2nd Avenue Construction Update 🚧
📍 West of Pine Street
🗓️ June 8 – June 12

We're in the final stages of the project! Crews will be working to complete remaining punch list items along West 2nd Avenue.

👷 Planned Work:
• Monday (6/8) – Friday (6/12)
• Completion of punch list items

⚠️ Please Note:
• Daytime lane closures may occur
• Use caution when traveling through the area

🚗 Please allow extra travel time and drive carefully around crews and equipment.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we wrap up improvements to West 2nd Avenue! 🌳🛣️

🚧 Construction Update: 3rd Ave & Magnolia Street 🚧
🗓️ June 8 – June 12

Crews will be preparing swales and laying sod along 3rd Ave and Magnolia Street this week.

👷 Planned Activities:
• Monday (6/8) – Friday (6/12)
• Grading swales and laying sod at 3rd Ave and Magnolia Street

⚠️ Please Note:
• Daytime closures may occur on 3rd Ave during the week
• Travel delays are possible in the area

🚗 Please allow extra travel time and use caution when traveling through work zones.

Thank you for your patience and support as these neighborhood improvements continue! 🌿🛣️

🚧 Construction Update: Bessie St., East Blvd., 8th & 9th Aves. 🚧
🗓️ June 8 – June 12

Crews will be performing miscellaneous work at various locations throughout the project area, including right-of-way grading and possible sod installation.

👷 Planned Activities:
• Monday (6/8) – Friday (6/12)
• Possible shoulder and swale grading at various locations
• Possible sod laying at various locations

⚠️ Please Note:
• Temporary daytime lane closures may occur
• Travel delays are possible in the area

🚗 Please allow extra travel time and use caution when traveling through work zones.

Thank you for your patience and support as these neighborhood improvements continue! 🌿🛣️

🚧 Construction Update: Butler St & 7th Ave 🚧
🗓️ June 8 – June 12

Crews may be performing limited work in Fernwood Park as project improvements continue.

👷 Scheduled Activities:
• Monday (6/8) – Friday (6/12)
• Possible planting of the rain garden/pond in Fernwood Park

⚠️ Please Note:
Work crews and equipment may be present in and around the park throughout the week.

🚗 Please allow extra travel time and drive safely when traveling through the area.

🌿 Thank you for your patience and support as we continue enhancing Fernwood Park!

🚧 Notice to Residents and Visitors 🚧
Pedestrian Bridge Closure Notice - SRTS Ward Trail Project

The pedestrian bridge for the SRTS Ward Trail project will be temporarily removed for replacement from approximately June 1 through August 3. During this time, the bridge will not be accessible.*

Travel Advisory: North–south access through this area, including crossing via Main Street, will not be available.

Please plan ahead:
• Use alternate routes north or south of the closure
• Allow extra travel time
• Follow designated detours and crossings

Updates will be shared as the project progresses.
Thank you for your patience as we improve safety and connectivity in our community.

*Disclaimer: All dates provided are estimates and may be adjusted due to weather conditions, field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances impacting construction activities.