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Florida's Back to School Tax Holiday ends Sunday
2025-08-29 00:00 (America/New_York)
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday ends Sunday. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax. ClickOrlando.com details what is exempt. See the list here https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2025/06/27/full-list-florida-gets-permanent-tax-exemptions-for-these-major-items/

Today is International Dog Day!
2025-08-26 00:00
Today is International Dog Day, a day to honor and 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, Pet Rescue by Judy, or one of the other rescue organizations in Central Florida. Check out the adoptable dogs available at Orange County Animal Services here: http://www.ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?types=D&pagesize=12&r=r.

City of Orlando Report a Problem
2025-08-22 00:00
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

MWMA DRB Meeting
2025-08-20 14:00 - 15:00

Today is World Mosquito Day!
2025-08-20 00:00
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, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences helpful Florida Resident’s Guide to Mosquito Control is a great resource: http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/_documents/fl-resident-guide-to-mosquito-control-ifas.pdf

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer State of the City Address
2025-08-18 00:00
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will give his annual State of the City Address tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at The Plaza Live. For more information and to RSVP, go to https://www.orlando.gov/Events/State-of-the-City-Address-2025

Today is National Honey Bee Day!
2025-08-16 00:00
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 to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Check out the planting suggestions from UF/IFAS here:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/gardening-with-wildlife/bee-plants.html

MWMA BOD Meeting
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00

City of Orlando celebrate the Grand Opening of Vex Racing in Veranda Park
2025-08-13 00:00
Tomorrow the City of Orlando will celebrate the grand opening of Vex Racing in Veranda Park from 5 to 11 p.m. Step inside to explore a captivating program featuring engaging presentations, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect with automotive enthusiasts and the VEX Racing team. Outside, admire a stunning display of exotic cars. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Vex-Racing

First Day of School for Orange County
2025-08-11 00:00
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! (School safety image)

Monday is the First Day of School for Orange County
2025-08-08 00:00
Monday is the first day of school in Orange County! For more information, visit https://www.ocps.net/.

MWMA Budget Taskforce Meeting
2025-08-07 15:00 - 16:00

International Cat Day!
2025-08-07 00:00
Tomorrow 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 http://www.ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?types=C&pagesize=12&r=r for available kitties who need a forever home!

MWMA Branding Meeting
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:00

Conversation Corner about Mosquitoes at Bill Frederick Park
2025-08-01 00:00
Tomorrow at 2 p.m., Bill Frederick Park will host a Conversation Corner on the topic of mosquitoes. Discover the mosquito’s surprising place in nature and what we can do to help reduce their impact while staying eco-conscious. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Conversation-Corner-at-BFP-Mosquitoes

August issue of MetroWest Connect
2025-08-01 00:00

Today is National Mutt Day!
2025-07-31 00:00
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.

MWMA Rebranding Workshop
2025-07-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:30

It's Hurricane Season! Get FEMA's Hurricane Readiness Tips
2025-07-30 00:00
We are almost two months into hurricane season. If you haven’t already, it’s time to create a family emergency plan, stock up on non-perishable food items, and have your trees trimmed. For more information, visit FEMA’s hurricane readiness page: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Florida's Back-to-School Tax Holiday!
2025-07-28 00:00
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts Aug. 1 and continues through Aug. 31. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax. ClickOrlando.com does a good job of detailing what will be exempt. See the list here https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2025/06/27/full-list-florida-gets-permanent-tax-exemptions-for-these-major-items/

Pool Day Passes from Orlando Hotels and Resorts
2025-07-25 00:00
Did you know that certain hotels and resorts in Orlando offer pool day passes for locals? If you’d like a day by stunning resort pool, check out this list from Orlando Weekly: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/25-orlando-hotels-and-resorts-now-offering-pool-day-passes-for-locals/Slideshow/39372617

Learn Signs and Symptoms of Heat Related Illnesses
2025-07-23 00:00
July in Florida is hot, hot, hot! Be aware of and careful to avoid Heat Related Illnesses. Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others:

Infants and young children

People 65 years of age or older
People who are overweight
People who overexert during work or exercise
People who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications

Learn the signs and symptoms of Heat Related Illnesses and take care of yourself and your loved ones.

It's National Ice Cream Day!
2025-07-21 00:00
It’s National Ice Cream Day! I don’t know about you, but ice cream sounds like a great way to cool down in the middle of July in Central Florida. Go ahead and celebrate!

Today is Moon Day!
2025-07-20 00:00
Today is Moon Day, which celebrates the first-time humans walked on the moon. The Apollo Space Program, begun by President John F. Kennedy, was created to put the first man on
the moon. Apollo 11, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., fulfilled President Kennedy’s dream. On July 20, 1969, the Lunar Module touched down on the surface of the moon. A few hours later, Armstrong set foot on the moon’s surface and gave the famous quote “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Here are some ideas for teaching your kids about the moon: https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/harperkids/phases-of-the-moon-how-to-teach-your-children-about-the-night-sky

Beat the Heat with fun activities for Kids at the Orlando Science Center
2025-07-17 00:00
Looking to beat the heat with a fun inside activity for the kids? Consider a visit to Orlando Science Center. The Science Center’s exhibit halls feature an array of exciting, interactive experiences from down-to-earth explorations in natural science to the high-tech world of simulation technology. To learn more, visit https://www.osc.org/visit/exhibits/

MWMA Board Meeting
2025-07-15 12:00 - 2025-07-25 13:00, 2025-07-15 12:00 - 12:30

Lightning Tips from The National Weather Service
2025-07-15 00:00
Florida is the lightning capital of the United States, making lightning safety crucial this time of year. The National Weather Service offers these tips to protect yourself from lightning.

Local Watering Restrictions!
2025-07-12 00:00
Did you know 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 Thursday and Sunday.
Water for just 30-45 minutes per session.
