MetroWest Orlando

MetroWest Master Association Office Closed
2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The MetroWest office is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day!

Martin Luther King Day
2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00
Today is Martin Luther King Day, which can be celebrated as a ‘Day of Service’ where Americans are encouraged to volunteer to help others less fortunate than themselves. Help to honor Dr. King’s legacy by finding a way to make a difference in our community. We’d like to suggest helping Edgewood Children’s Ranch, a nonprofit, residential program that helps boys and girls ages 6-17 address and overcome behavioral issues in a positive, safe environment:

Friday the 13th
2023-01-13 08:00 - 17:00
It’s Friday the 13th – do you consider today to be unlucky? Learn more about this suspension here:
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/why-friday-13-unlucky-explained/index.html

MWMA Violations & Strategy Board Meeting
2023-01-12 13:00 - 15:30
MetroWest master Association Violations & Strategy Board Meeting.

MetroWest Food Truck Connection in Two Weeks
2023-01-12 08:00 - 17:00
MetroWest Food Truck Connection returns in two weeks! The Food Truck Connection is held every fourth Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the MetroWest Golf Club.

Free classes and events at the Hiawassee Library
2023-01-11 08:00 - 17:00
Did you know that the Hiawassee library offers free classes and events every month? To find out more, visit
https://www.ocls.info/classes-events/library/Hiawassee%20Branch?page=3

Pet Safety tips by Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
2023-01-09 08:00 - 17:00
Have you heard about, or perhaps seen, a coyote in our community? According to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), coyotes are found throughout Florida and are now considered to be a naturalized species in all 67 Florida counties. It’s important to keep our pets safe from coyotes, so follow these FWC tips:
* Do not allow them to roam freely, keep cats indoors. Free-roaming cats are at a high risk of being preyed upon by coyotes and other animals.
* Walk small dogs on a short leash that is less than six feet long, especially at night, dusk or dawn.
* Be extra careful if you are going to walk your pet in a wooded area that has heavy foliage, where coyotes may rest.
* If pets are kept in a fenced yard, be sure the fence is at least 6 feet high to deter coyotes from jumping over it and check the bottom of the fence regularly to ensure there are no holes where coyotes can get underneath.
* Remove attractants from around your home, including pet food and unsecured garbage left outside. Problems with coyotes can be significantly reduced if residents remove attractants and secure trash.

New MetroWest Master Association Board Members
2023-01-06 08:00 - 17:00
Please welcome our second new MWMA board member of 2023, Kim Robert Kreiger of MetroWest. As a senior Executive in the hospitality field, Kim possesses more than 35 years of experience. Since 2014, he has been a Principal in The Kreiger Group, a consulting firm specializing in the hospitality industry. Previously, he served in several senior positions during 22 years with Hilton Grand Vacations, including as a member of the original team that created the company in 1992. Kim is an IREM Certified Property Manager and as ARDA Registered Resort Professional. He received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Currently, Kim serves as President of MetroWest Unit Five Homeowners Association.

MetroWest Master Association Board of Directors welcome two new board members
2023-01-06 08:00 - 17:00
The MetroWest Master Association Board of Directors welcome two new board members in 2023. First, let’s meet board member Monica Luiza F. El Rassy of Stonebridge Lakes. Before moving to MetroWest in 2000, Monica worked as a journalist and events planner in Brazil, developing a deep understanding of public relations and communications strategies.
She has served as President of the Stonebridge Lakes Homeowner’s Association since 2017 and as a Board Member of the Promenades Property Owners’ Association since 2019. Monica currently serves as the President of the Rotary Club of Brazil Orlando, a chapter of Rotary International that is focused on connecting with members of Orlando’s vast Brazilian community. In many of these roles, she has leveraged her ability to speak English, Portuguese and Italian to assist in the execution of various projects and events.

National Bird Day
2023-01-05 08:00 - 17:00
Today is National Bird Day! If you need help identifying the birds that visit your yard here in MetroWest, this blog can help:
Central Florida Bird Identification

MetroWest Master Association 2022 Community Report
2023-01-03 08:00 - 17:00
The MetroWest Master Association 2022 Community Report is now available. This annual report recaps all of MWMA’s activities during the year.

MetroWest Master Association Office Closed
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00
The MWMA Office is closed in observance of New Years’ Day

National Blood Donor Month
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00
January is National Blood Donor Month. According to the American Red cross, winter is one of the most difficult times of the year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs. Holiday schedules and bad weather often result in cancelled blood drives. Also, seasonal illnesses such as the flu in addition to COVID-19 force potential donors to forgo their blood donations.
That’s just one of the reasons that National Blood Donor Month is such an important observance. Donating blood saves many lives and improves health for many people. If you are able, please consider donating blood this month.

Happy New Year, MetroWest!
2023-01-01 08:00 - 17:00
Happy New Year, MetroWest! Are you making a traditional New Year’s Day meal today? If you need some ideas for a “lucky” menu, click here:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/traditional-new-years-dinner-4774304

Happy New Year's Eve, MetroWest!
2022-12-31 08:00 - 17:00

Happy Holidays, MetroWest!
2022-12-25 08:00 - 17:00

No Food Truck Connection this month
2022-12-22 08:00 - 17:00
Please be aware that there will be “No” MetroWest Food Truck Connection this month. The Food Truck Connection will return in January 2023!

The Food Network 50 Holiday Recipes
2022-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
Still looking for some easy holiday recipes? The Food Network put together 50 holiday recipes that are a breeze to make:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/hoildays-and-parties/packages/holidays/holiday-central-quick-and-easy/quick-and-easy-holiday-recipes

Good Housekeeping last minute Holiday gift ideas
2022-12-16 08:00 - 17:00
Do you need some last-minute holiday gift ideas? Scroll through these suggestions from Good Housekeeping:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g4079/last-minute-holiday-gifts/

MWMA Design and Review Board Meeting (DRB)
2022-12-14 14:00

CBS News Best Holiday Movies
2022-12-13 08:00 - 17:00
In the mood to binge some holiday movies? CBS News has put together a handy list of the best holiday movies and where you can stream them:
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/best-holiday-movies-ranked-stream/

WinterFest is Today!
2022-12-11 08:00 - 17:00

WinterFest is Tomorrow
2022-12-10 08:00 - 17:00

Charity Challenge ends today
2022-12-09 08:00 - 17:00

MWMA Board Annual Meeting
2022-12-08 17:00

Charity Challenge ends tomorrow
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00

Good Housekeeping 25 Best Christmas TV Show episodes
2022-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
Ready to get into the holiday spirit with some great TV show episodes? Good Housekeeping has put together this list of the 25 best Christmas TV show episodes to watch:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g29613757/best-christmas-themed-tv-shows-episodes/https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g29613757/best-christmas-themed-tv-shows-episodes/

OUC Energy Saving Suggestions
2022-12-05 08:00 - 17:00
OUC has some great energy suggestions for giving yourself the gift of energy savings this holiday season. Check out their suggestions here:
12 Holiday Energy-Saving Gift Ideas

WinterFest in One Week
2022-12-04 08:00 - 17:00

MetroWest Public Safety Helpful Tips While Shopping Online
2022-12-03 08:00 - 17:00
Online shopping continues to be a popular alternative to hitting those brick-and-mortar stores. MetroWest Public Safety would like to remind our community of some helpful tips to help keep you safe while holiday shopping online:
*Beware of shopping-related phishing schemes
*Avoid suspicious or unfamiliar retailers
*Don’t shop online using free WiFi unless you’re using a virtual private network (VPN)
*Don’t save sensitive info on sites or in your browser
*Avoid suspicious or unfamiliar retailers
*Secure accounts with strong passwords
*Keep an eye on your credit report
*Ship to a secure location
