📢 FOOD DRIVE STILL ON! 🍽️❤️
Our Food Drive is still happening, and we’d love your support!
You can help by donating non-perishable food items at the Town of Windermere Administration Office, located at 614 Main Street.
Prefer to give online? Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or use the donation link: https://give.feedhopenow.org/fundraiser/7159690
Every donation helps support families in need through Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Thank you for showing up and giving back to our community! ❤️
🚧 Notice to Residents and Visitors 🚧
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.
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of April 27th to May 01st
This week, a crew may be doing limited work in Fernwood Park and possibly work in various areas along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/27) to Friday (5/01):
A crew may be grading a swale in Fernwood Park.
A crew may plant the rain garden/pond in Fernwood Park this week.
Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! Thank you for being so patient!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of April 27th to May 01st
Crews will be performing miscellaneous activities at various locations, which may include road grading, right-of-way grading, and pouring concrete structures located on East Blvd. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/27) to Friday (5/01):
Forming and pouring concrete at structures on East Blvd.
Road grading, road shoulder grading.
There may be some temporary daytime lane closures.
There may be travel delays in this area. Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! We appreciate your patience!
Construction Update for 3rd Ave. and Magnolia Street - Week of April 27th to May 01st
Crews may be grading 3rd Ave and digging swales this week. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/27) to Friday (5/01):
Grading of 3rd Avenue.
Possible grading swales this week.
** 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 being so patient!
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of April 27th to May 1st
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Please be sure to allow for extra travel time!
Crews will continue repairing concrete and paver driveways and grading dirt behind the curb where needed. Sodding, mulching, or installing gravel. Cleanup at Palmer Park will continue this week. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/27) to Friday (5/01):
Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to the new curb where needed.
Backfill and grade behind curbs in the right-of-way.
Install Gravel, Sod, or Mulch.
Clean up of the parking and storage area in Palmer Park on 3rd Ave and Pine Street.
A crew may be thermo-striping the speed humps this week
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully! Thank you for your continued patience!
🚨 Update: Food Truck Canceled — Food Drive Still On! 🚨
Our Food Drive is still happening, and we’d love your support!
🥫 Drop off donations at the Town of Windermere Administration Office @ 614 Main Street — right by the front door!
💻 Give online using the QR code or go to the link: https://give.feedhopenow.org/fundraiser/7159690
Thank you for showing up and giving back! ❤️
Tonya Elliott-Moore
Assistant Town Manager & Director of Public Works
Happy Birthday! 🎉
Join us in celebrating a determined and accomplished leader who has been an outstanding addition to the Town of Windermere team.
We invite all residents and colleagues to help us celebrate this special day and wish her continued success and many blessings!
🌿 Community Strong for Our Lakes 🌿
On April 19, about 30 volunteers joined the Town of Windermere for a lake cleanup. 💚
Working together, they removed litter and debris to help protect water quality and our local ecosystem while supporting NPDES efforts.
Thank you to Brian and Wesley from Public Works and to all who made a difference! 👏
#KeepWindermereBeautiful #LakeCleanup #ProtectOurWater #NPDES #IllicitDischarges #CommunityStrong
DEA National RX Take Back!
Saturday, April 25 - From 10 AM to 2 PM
@ Windermere Police Department
614 Main Street - Building 100
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of April 20th to April 24th
This week, a crew may be doing limited work in Fernwood Park and possibly working in various areas along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/20) to Friday (4/24):
A crew may 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!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of April 20th to April 24th
Crews will be performing miscellaneous activities at various locations, which may include road grading, right-of-way grading, and pouring concrete at structures located at 8th and East Blvd. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/20) to Friday (4/24):
Forming and pouring concrete at structures on 8th Ave and East Blvd.
Road grading, road shoulder grading.
There may be some temporary daytime lane closures.
There may be travel delays in this area. Please allow extra travel time and drive safely! We appreciate your patience!
Construction Update for 3rd Ave. and Magnolia Street - Week of April 20th to April 24th
Crews may be installing storm drainage alongside 3rd Street and digging swales this week. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/20) to Friday (4/24):
Completion of storm pipe.
Possibly grading swales this week.
** 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 being so patient!
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of April 20 to April 24
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Please be sure to allow for extra travel time!
Crews will continue repairing concrete and paver driveways and grading dirt behind the curb where needed. Sodding, mulching, or installing gravel and cleanup at Palmer Park will continue this week. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/20) to Friday (4/24):
Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to the new curb where needed.
Backfill and grade behind curbs in the right-of-way.
Install Gravel, Sod, or Mulch.
Clean up of the parking and storage area in Palmer Park on 3rd Ave and Pine Street will continue.
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully! Thank you for your continued patience!
Food Truck Night with a Purpose
Friday, April 24th from 5:30 to 9:30 PM @ Town Square
What to bring to the lobby?
Fruits: Canned fruit (in its own juice, no-sugar-added varieties), dried fruit, 100% fruit juice.
Vegetables: Canned vegetables (low-sodium or no-sodium varieties), 100% vegetable juice, spaghetti sauce.
Grains: Rice, pasta, crackers (whole-grain varieties), ready-to-eat cereal (low sugar/high-fiber), oatmeal.
Protein Foods: Canned meat/poultry, canned tuna/salmon (packed in water), canned/ dry beans & peas (low/no-salt varieties), peanut butter.
Dairy/Dairy Alternatives: Nonfat dry milk, evaporated milk, soy milk.
Meals: Beef stew, canned soup (reduced-sodium varieties), chili, other canned meals.
Other: Nutritional drinks (ex, Ensure, Boost).
Baby Food: Must be in complete, undamaged original packaging. No individual serving glass or plastic containers unless in an unopened case.
Non-food Items: Diapers, toiletries (soap, shampoo, shaving cream, etc.). Must be unopened and stored separately from food.
Good Food. Great Cause. Strong Community.
Special Food Truck Night - FOOD DRIVE!
Enjoy delicious eats from a variety of food trucks, live music by Lucky to Be, and special participation from the Windermere Library and the Windermere Legacy Fund in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.
💛 Support a Great Cause: Be part of the Windermere Legacy Fund’s first community initiative—a food drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank!
Ways You Can Help:
1. Bring Donations to Food Truck Night: Join us at Town Square Park and stop by the Second Harvest Food tent near Town Hall to say hello and drop off non-perishable food items.
2. Drop Off Donations at Town Administration Building: If you’re unable to attend the event, donation bins will be available in the lobby of the Town Administrative Building.
3. Donate Online: Support the cause with a monetary contribution using this link https://give.feedhopenow.org/windermerelegacy2026
To amplify your generosity, the Windermere Legacy Fund will match all monetary donations dollar for dollar, up to $2,500. - Every $10 donated helps provide up to 40 meals for those in need.
Sponsored By – Mary Kay and Central Florida Racquet Sports
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of April 13th to April 17th
Crews will be performing miscellaneous activities at various locations, which may include road grading, right-of-way grading, and pouring concrete at structures located at 8th and Magnolia St. and 8th and East Blvd. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/13) to Friday (4/17):
Forming and pouring concrete at structures at 8th Ave and Magnolia Street and 8th Ave and 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!
Construction Update for 3rd Ave. and Magnolia Street - Week of April 13th to April 17th
Crews will be installing storm drainage along 3rd Street and pouring the concrete weir at its end. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/13) to Friday (4/17):
Completion of storm pipe after water service relocation.
Possibly grading swales this week.
** 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 being so patient!
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of April 13th to April 17th
This week, a crew may be doing limited work in Fernwood Park and possibly working in various areas along Butler and Forest Streets and 7th Ave. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/13) to Friday (4/17):
A crew may 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!
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of April 13th to April 17th
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Please be sure to allow for extra travel time!
Crews will continue repairing concrete and paver driveways and grading dirt behind the curb where needed. Sodding, mulching, or installing gravel. Here’s what to expect from Monday (4/13) to Friday (4/17):
Tie-in paver and concrete driveways to the new curb where needed.
Backfill and grade behind curbs in the right-of-way.
Install Gravel, Sod, or Mulch.
***IMPORTANT***
Speed Humps will be reinstalled in the same locations as before. There will be lane closures on the day this work occurs. The Speed Hump work could occur this week or next week.
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully! Thank you for your continued patience!
