SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING / ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION NOTICE
There will be special meeting of the Town Council during which an attorney-client session will be held in accordance with Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, with Mayor Loren “Andy” Williams, Council Members Catherine “CT” Allen, Mandy David, Tony Davit, Brandi Haines, and Tom Stroup, Town Manager Robert Smith, Town Attorneys Rachael Crews, Heather Ramos, Bud Beddington, Glennys Ortega Rubin, and Julissa Rodriguez on April 6, at 6:00 pm, in Town Hall located at 520 Main Street, Windermere, FL 34786.
The purpose of the attorney-client session is to allow the Town Attorneys to seek advice from the Town Council which will be confined to settlement negotiations and strategy related to litigation expenditures regarding the pending lawsuits of Town of Windermere v. Fanelli, Daniel et al., (Court Case #: 2022-CA-006509-O) and Town of Windermere v. Fanelli, Daniel et al., (Court Case #: 6D2025-2962).
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“Car Washing Tips”
Wash your car on grass or at a commercial car wash that treats the water, not in your driveway.
Soapy water carries pollutants into storm drains. For more information, visit our Stormwater Page: https://www.town.windermere.fl.us/page/stormwater
#NPDES #StormwaterTips
Lakes Cleanup Day – Round 2
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Help us keep Windermere’s lakes pristine!
After our first Lakes Cleanup Day on November 2, here’s your chance to join us for Round 2!
Meeting Location: Fernwood Park, 632 Butler Street
Time: 1:15 PM (to gather supplies and organize teams)
What to Bring: Closed-toed shoes; be prepared to walk through neighborhoods collecting trash to prevent litter from entering our lakes.
This is a great activity for the whole family—minors must be accompanied by an adult.
To register: Use the link or QR code on our website and social media.
For more information, contact Peter Balgobin.
#CleanLakes #LakesCleaupDay #Windermere #Stormwater #NPDES
🐰 Join us for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza hosted by the Windermere Police Foundation!
📅 Saturday, April 4th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Town Square Park
Bring the whole family for a morning full of fun, treats, and unforgettable memories! Enjoy a festive parade, take photos with the Easter Bunny, and hunt for eggs by age group:
🥚 Ages 0–3
🥚 Ages 4–6
🥚 Ages 7–9
✨ Find a Golden Ticket and win a bike!
West 2nd Avenue Construction Week of March 30th to April 3rd
The information below is for West of Pine Street
Please be sure to allow for extra travel time!
Crews will be repairing concrete and paver driveways and grading dirt behind the curb where needed. Sodding, mulching, or installing gravel. Tuesday and Wednesday are paving days. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/30) to Friday (4/03):
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 6 pm. No vehicles will be able to come or go during this time.
If there is a delay due to inclement weather, paving will resume the following day on the same 2-day schedule.
Please pay attention to specific paving notices and read the details related to the paving dates.
Daytime closures will be in effect. Please drive carefully! Thank you for your continued patience!
Butler St & 7th Ave Construction - Week of March 30th to April 03rd
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 (3/30) to Friday (4/03):
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!
Construction Update for 3rd Ave. and Magnolia Street - Week of March 30th to April 3rd
Crews will be installing storm drainage alongside 3rd Street. Here’s what to expect from Monday (3/30) to Friday (4/03):
Forming and pouring a concrete weir in the retention area.
Orange County Water will hopefully relocate a service line.
Completion of storm pipe after water service relocation.
** 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!
Bessie St, East Blvd, 8th & 9th Aves. Construction Week of March 30th to April 3rd
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 (3/30) to Friday (4/03):
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!
🤟 Free ASL Classes – Open to the Public!
SPRING CLASSES: April 10 to May 29
The Town of Windermere, in partnership with Mandy David, is offering FREE American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults and teens. Each 7–8-week course builds week to week, so consistent attendance is encouraged.
📍 Community Conference Room
Town of Windermere Administrative and Police Complex
614 Main Street, Building 100
🗓 Fridays
• ASL 1 (Beginner): 1:00–2:00 p.m.
• ASL 2 (Intermediate): 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn, connect, and build new communication skills in our community!
Tomorrow: March SPECIAL Food Truck Night!
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
📸 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.
It will be a night to remember!
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!
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!
