The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the groundbreaking of the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida’s June Family Branch. Located at 459 9th St in Winter Garden, the June Family Branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida will utilize a 20,000-square-foot facility to serve up to 220 youth and teens daily. The June Family Branch, which will replace the club’s current West Orange facility, will increase service capacity by more than 400 percent. It will contain a dedicated teen center featuring arts lab, music studio, dance studio, technology lab and career lab. It will also feature a youth center with STEM/Robotics lab, health and science learning center, arts lab, game room and “zen den.” The June Family Branch is made possible through partnerships with the City of Winter Garden, Orange County, the June Family, Dr. Phillips foundation and other community supporters. To learn more, visit https://www.bgccf.org.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors along with Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and Orange County District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson celebrated the groundbreaking of Horizon West Regional Park. Located at the intersection of Hamlin Groves Trail and Mann Road in the Horizon West part of Winter Garden, the 215-acre Horizon West Regional Park will host an inclusive playground, restrooms and an event pavilion. These, along with an access road, utilities and parking, are part of the $15.6 million Construction Phase 1A that begins with the groundbreaking. Phase 1B, currently under design, will include a splash pad, hook-ups for farmer’s market and kayak/canoe launch. Construction for Phase 1B, currently budgeted for $5 million, will start after Phase 1A is completed. The property was first opened to hiking and horseback riding in December 2010. This park is one of 110 parks, trails and facilities on nearly 15,000 acres maintained by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division, which is celebrating 100 years in 2024. In 1924 Wilber and Rose Warren donated 8 acres of land to Orange County, for what became Warren Park on South Lake Conway. To learn more, visit https://www.orangecountyfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the groundbreaking of the new campus of Orange Technical College – West Campus. Located at 2010 Ocoee Apopka Road in Ocoee, the new 115,604-square-foot facility will be the future home for their students focusing on career training programs such as building construction technology, HVAC, electricity, cosmetology and more. This campus will also help students in becoming an apprentice, earning their GED, learning English, and expanding their industry-based skills. It also provides dual-enrollment opportunities for students at nearby Ocoee High School. The new OTC-West Campus is slated to open in the fall of 2024. To learn more, visit https://www.orangetechcollege.net/campuses/west_campus.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated a new Arts and Academics classroom building at Foundation Academy’s Tilden Road Campus. Located at 15304 Tilden Road in Winter Garden, Foundation Academy will house Band, Art and Science classes in this new structure. The school further celebrated with a ceremony that included student performances, art gallery and science demonstrations. To learn more, visit www.foundationacademy.net.
WOCC Ambassadors held a We Noticed celebration in recognition of Orange County Pottys, Inc., located in Ocoee. Orange County Pottys is a portable restroom supplier. They provide fast, friendly, and efficient services for premium restroom trailers, portable toilets, hand washing stations, hand sanitizing stations, holding tanks, and other related equipment. Family owned and operated since 2014. Servicing Orlando and surrounding areas. “Service… it’s our only product” To learn more about Orange County Pottys, visit https://www.orangecountypottys.com/
WOCC Ambassadors celebrated the Clubhouse renovation at Orange Tree Golf Club. Orange Tree is a private, family owned and operated golf club located in the heart of Dr. Phillips. Built in 1972, Orange Tree Golf Club has maintained a reputation for excellent course conditions and offers golf for all ages and skills level in a family-friendly atmosphere. Their newly renovated clubhouse is a great place for weddings, business functions and special events. To learn more about Orange Tree golf Club, visit https://www.orangetreegolfclub.com/
Congratulations to Winter Garden Smiles on their new office, located at 1317 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Suite 110 in Winter Garden. Winter Garden Smiles General and Pediatric Dentistry serves the Windermere, Ocoee, and Orlando area. To learn more about Winter Garden Smiles visit www.wintergardensmiles.com
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently recognized Southwest Aquatics for their addition of a new indoor, 8-lane competition pool. They are located at 205 Windermere Road, in Winter Garden. To learn more, visit http://southwestaquatics.com.
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