Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Feb. 9 – Feb. 13th.
This week, crews will be grading Butler and Forest Streets and working in Fernwood Park. Here’s what to expect from Monday (2/9) - Friday (2/13):
A crew will continue work on Butler and Forest Streets as well as Fernwood Park, grading roads and working on swales.
There could be daytime 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!
SHADE MEETING ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION NOTICE
There will be special meeting of the Windermere Town Council during which an attorney-client session will be held in accordance with Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, with Mayor Jim O’Brien, Council Members Mandy David, Tony Davit, Brandi Haines, Tom Stroup, and Andy Williams, Town Manager Robert Smith, and Outside Town Counsel Attorneys, Daniel T. O’Keefe, Bud Bennington, Glennys Ortega Rubin and Julissa Rodriguez of the Law Firm of Shutts and Bowen on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5 PM or shortly thereafter, in the Town Hall located at 520 Main Street, Windermere, FL 34786.
The purpose of the attorney-client session is to allow the Outside Town Counsel Attorneys to confer with Town Council regarding strategy related to litigation on the pending appeal of the case of Town of Windermere v. Fanelli, Daniel et al., (Appellate Court Case #: 6D2025-2962).
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UPDATE!
Notice to Residents and Visitors: Tennis Courts Light Fixture Repairs
Please be advised that the Town will be conducting light fixture repairs on select tennis courts at the Windermere Recreation Center and Main Street locations on Monday, February 9, 2026.
During this work, large service vehicles and equipment will be present in and around the tennis court areas. We ask residents and visitors to be mindful of crews and vehicles.
Access to certain courts or surrounding areas may be temporarily limited for safety.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this maintenance is underway.
West 2nd Avenue Garbage Pick Up!
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Beginning tomorrow, Friday, Feb 6th, and continuing for the next 2 weeks until, and including Friday Feb 20th, garbage collection will be as follows:
• Waste Pro will be using a small truck(s) and a different crew to pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays only.
• Tuesday and Friday will be the only pickup days.
• They will pick up every type of trash on Tuesdays and Fridays, including Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling.
• They will begin pick up at 6:30 am on Tuesday and Friday, so have your garbage out before 6:30 am or the night before.
• This will be a separate crew, and you will need to have your Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling curbside for pickup.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely!!
Thank you for your continued patience!
Postponed: Lakes Cleanup Day Round 2!
Our first Lakes Cleanup Day on November 2nd was a great success, and we were excited to host a second cleanup on February 8th.
Unfortunately, the February 8th event had to be postponed due to inclement weather and low registration.
We are currently working on selecting a new date and will share updated event details soon. We hope you’ll be able to join us when the cleanup is rescheduled for a warmer, more suitable day.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to helping keep Windermere’s lakes clean and beautiful!
For more information about the Lakes Cleanup program, please visit: https://www.town.windermere.fl.us/o/tow/page/stormwater
Questions, please get in touch with Peter Balgobin: PBalgobin@Town.Windermere.FL.US
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Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge – Construction Update (Feb 2–Feb 14)
Project: Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge (Safe Routes to School)
Contractor: Gosalia Concrete Constructors
Location: Ward Trail / Lake Butler Blvd area
What to Expect from Feb. 2 to Feb 14:
Construction activities for the Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge project will begin Monday, February 2, 2026, with early-phase work focused on mobilization, site preparation, and initial clearing. During this period, residents may notice:
Feb 2–6:
• Contractor mobilization and setup in designated work areas
• Placement of construction equipment and materials
• Temporary maintenance of traffic (MOT) measures in Areas 1 & 2
Feb 3–14:
• Erosion control installation
• Clearing and grubbing within approved construction limits
• Early site preparation activities in Areas 1 & 2
Access & Impacts:
• No bridge removal or installation during this period
• Temporary localized trail impacts possible
• Work during normal daytime construction hours
Why This Work Matters:
These activities prepare the site safely and support long-term pedestrian connectivity and student safety.
Thank you for being so patient as this important project begins.
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of Feb. 2nd to 6th.
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 (2/2) – Friday (2/6):
Installation of lime rock and curb on the south side of the street. 706-740 W 2nd Ave.
Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to new curb
Two crews are removing old asphalt and dirt and installing new lime rock for paving. From 505 to 618 W 2nd Ave and from 806 to 800 W 2nd Ave.
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully!
Thank you for your continued patience!
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Feb. 2nd – Feb. 6th.
The Lake Butler Boat Ramp at Fernwood Park is reopened for use on Monday (2/2).
This week, crews will grade Butler and Forest Streets and work in Fernwood Park. Here’s what to expect:
• Monday (2/2): The Lake Butler boat ramp at Fernwood Park is reopened.
• Monday (2/2) - Friday (2/6): A crew will continue work on Butler and Forest Streets as well as Fernwood Park, grading the roads and working on swales.
There will be daytime lane closures on 7th Ave from “Dirt” Main Street to Butler Street and Butler Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
There will be daytime 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!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of Feb 2nd to Feb 6th
Crews will be installing storm drainage. Here’s what to expect from Monday (2/2) - Friday (2/6):
Installation of Storm Drainage on 8th Ave from East Blvd. to Bessie Street
8th Avenue between East Blvd and Bessie Street will be closed this week.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
Ward Trail & Pedestrian Bridge – Tree Marking Update!
The Town recently conducted an on-site tree walk for the Ward Trail & Pedestrian Bridge (Safe Routes to School LAP Project) to finalize tree preservation and removals along the project alignment. Residents may notice yellow ribbon and red/pink tape along portions of the trail. These markings are part of the Ward Trail & Pedestrian Bridge project and identify trees designated for preservation or removal under the approved construction plans.
The walkthrough was led by the Chair of the Town’s Tree Board and reflects months of collaborative review, site analysis, and coordination by the full Tree Board to identify opportunities to preserve as much tree canopy as possible while advancing this important community connectivity project.
During the visit, trees were marked using two colors for clarity:
• Yellow ribbon — Trees to be preserved
• Red/Pink tape — Trees required to be removed
This field verification ensured that the extensive pre-work completed by the Tree Board would be adhered to during construction. Joining the Tree Board Chair on the walkthrough were the Assistant Town Manager, members of the Public Works team, Kimley-Horn Engineers (the Town’s engineers of record), the Kimley-Horn Landscape Architect, and representatives from DRMP (the required Construction Engineering and Inspection firm for the project).
Tree and grubbing work for the project is anticipated to begin in early February.
The Town extends its sincere appreciation to the entire Tree Board for their dedication and volunteer service, and to the Tree Board Chair for braving a cold morning to assist with this critical on-site verification and ensure the correct trees were marked.
Reminder: Closure Notification
Lake Butler Boat Ramp @ Fernwood Park
The unusually cold weather has slowed down the curing process of the concrete.
To ensure that the concrete cures properly, the boat ramp will remain closed until Monday, February 2nd.
Thank you for your patience!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction - Week of Jan 26 to Jan 30.
Crews will be installing storm drainage. Here’s what to expect from Monday (1/25) to Friday (1/23):
- Installation of Storm Drainage on 9th Ave from East Blvd. and across Oakdale Street.
9th Avenue between East Blvd. and Oakdale Street & the intersection of 9th Avenue and Oakdale, will be closed this week.
The Golf Cart cut through at the diverter will also be closed.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for your patience!
West 2nd Avenue Construction - Week of Jan. 26 to 31.
The information below is for West of Pine Street
No daytime access to the cul-de-sac at the end of West 2nd Ave! Emergency Vehicle Access only!
This will be another busy week! Please be sure to allow for extra travel time and Drive Safely.
Crews will install lime rock and curbs, repair concrete and paver driveways, and install stormwater drainage in the cul-de-sac. Here’s what to expect:
• Monday (1/26) – Friday (1/30)
- Installation of lime rock and curb on the south side of the street. 610-804 W 2nd Ave.
- Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to the new curb
• Monday (1/26) – Saturday (1/31)
- Two crews are installing storm drainage in a cul-de-sac.
Daytime closures will be in effect, especially in the cul-de-sac.
Thank you for your continued patience!
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of Jan. 26 to Jan. 30.
The Lake Butler Boat Ramp at Fernwood Park will be closed from Monday (1/26) to Wednesday (1/28).
This week, crews will grade Butler Street and work on the Lake Butler Boat Ramp at Fernwood Park. Here’s what to expect:
• Monday (1/26) to Wednesday (1/28): The Lake Butler boat ramp at Fernwood Park will be closed as crews work on improvements to the ramp. The ramps at Lake Down and at R. D Keene Park are available as alternates.
• Monday (1/26) - Friday (1/30): A road grading crew will be working on Butler Street, removing old road material and replacing it with new road material and grading it per plans.
- There will be daytime road closures on 7th Ave from “Dirt” Main Street to Butler Street and Butler Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
- There will be daytime road 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 your patience!
Reminder: Closure Notification
Lake Butler Boat Ramp @ Fernwood Park
For necessary improvements, the Lake Butler Boat Ramp at Fernwood Park will be closed from Mon 01/26th, through Wed 01/28th!
Thank you!
Closure Notification
Lake Butler Boat Ramp @ Fernwood Park
For necessary improvements, the Lake Butler Boat Ramp at Fernwood Park will be closed from Mon 01/26th, through Wed 01/28th! If you need to remove your boat from the water, please do so over the weekend.
Thank you!
🚧 ROAD CLOSURES 🚧
Today, 01/23/26, Forest St. will be closed between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave., and from 7th Ave. to Main St. for the stormwater project.
➡️ Local traffic only!
Please drive safely, and thank you for your continued support!
ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS:
Ward Trail & Pedestrian Bridge Project Resident Update!
We have received several inquiries regarding red tape placed along the Ward Trail & Pedestrian Bridge project area.
The tape was installed by the contractor during a site walkthrough for field coordination purposes and DOES NOT indicate tree removal. At this time, tree marking has not begun. We will continue to keep residents informed as the project progresses.
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Celebrating a Remarkable Milestone: Happy Work Anniversary!
Today, we proudly honor Ms. Dorothy Burkhalter, who began her journey with the Town of Windermere on January 19, 1993.
For more than 33 years, Dorothy has been a true cornerstone of our community, exemplifying dedication, professionalism, and warmth in everything she does. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, and her genuine passion for making Windermere a better place, has touched countless lives.
Her work friends truly cannot imagine the office without her presence: Dorothy’s kindness, knowledge, and steady support make each day better for everyone around her.
We are deeply grateful for all that Dorothy has contributed and continues to contribute to our Town.
Please join us in celebrating Dorothy’s extraordinary service and remarkable dedication!
