Today is National Mutt Day, a day to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dog. Do you have a beloved mutt, or are you interested in adopting? Consider visiting a shelter to adopt a mutt in need of a forever home. If you can’t adopt, volunteering is a great way to help mutts, too.  ...

The August issue of MetroWest Connect is available now!

Did you know that the MetroWest Public Safety Program is a cornerstone of our effort to make MetroWest a great place to Live, Work, Play and Connect! By partnering with Critical Intervention Services (CIS), we designed a program tailored to our community’s unique needs. For more information, visit https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/public-safety/

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday ends tomorrow! During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories; and computers and accessories below a set price point. Find out more at https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx.

Today is International Cat Day, also known as World Cat Day. It is a special day to celebrate domestic cats of all kinds. If you’ve been considering adopting a cat and feel you are ready, go ahead and visit a local shelter or go online to see the many cats looking for homes. Check out...

Tomorrow is the first day of school in Orange County! For more information, visit https://www.ocps.net/.  

MetroWest Master Board Meeting.

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Today is the first day of school for Orange County Public Schools. Please be aware of our children walking and biking to school today, and of school zones and buses!

In Central Florida, summer is almost year-round, so keep this advice from the American Cancer Society in mind to protect you from the sun’s damaging rays: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/stay-sun-safe-this-summer.html

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Today is National Honey Bee Day, a day to celebrate and show appreciation for hard working Honey Bees, which produce honey that we enjoy and are vital to the pollination for a wide array of our fruits and vegetables. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences suggests providing plants that appeal bees,...

Today is World Mosquito Day. The goal of this special day is to raise awareness of malaria, as well as other diseases carried by mosquitoes including the Zika virus, and to educate people about how to avoid contact with mosquitoes. Since mosquitoes are a fact of life here in Central Florida, check out the University...

Do you see a problem in the neighborhood that needs to be reported to the City of Orlando? Then go to the Report a Problem page of the city’s website – this page allows you to quickly provide information about a variety of issues, from problem trees to a missed garbage cart pick up. https://www.orlando.gov/Report-a-Problem

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Tomorrow is International Dog Day, a day to honor dogs and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It’s an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives. If you’re ready to adopt a new family member, contact Orange County Animal Services, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando,...

Don’t forget that local watering restrictions allow for watering your lawn only twice per week! Here are some details: Water only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. to avoid evaporation. Obey watering restrictions by watering only on your designated days. Odd numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturday, while even numbered addresses water on...

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! Boating is a fun way to spend the long weekend, but be sure you follow these safety tips from the National Safety Council: Review a pre-departure checklist to ensure you have everything you need in your boat, including a tool box and first-aid kit. Always have enough life...