The Florida Black Bear occurs throughout our state and they sometimes visit neighborhoods. Please keep in mind this guidance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Join the Park Naturalist at Bill Frederick Park at the education pavilion for a children’s read aloud themed around aquatic animals this Saturday at 10 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Storytime-in-the-Park-March
As Black History Month comes to a close, let’s take a look at the Florida landscapes of the artists known as The Highwaymen. Beginning in the late 1950s, a group of mostly self-taught African-American artists devoted themselves to capturing Florida’s natural landscapes. Twenty-six artists have been identified as Highwaymen, including one woman. You can view their...
The MetroWest Master Association has moved! Our new address is 2145 MetroCenter Blvd., Suite 110, Orlando, FL 32835. Our phone number remains the same: (407) 601-5995. This new location features ample parking and will allow MetroWest residents to have easier access to the MWMA office. The new office space also includes a spacious conference...
March is Women’s History Month, a month set aside to honor women’s contributions to American history. The 2025 theme for Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. To learn more,...
March is Women’s History Month, a month set aside to honor women’s contributions to American history. The 2025 theme for Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. To learn more,...
The beginning of March is a good time to make a list of home improvement tasks to undertake this month. Realtor.com offers this checklist of March home maintenance projects: https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/monthly-home-maintenance-checklist-march/
FTC is Today at Bubble Brothers located at 916 S. Kirkman Rd, Orlando FL 32811 from 5:30-8pm
The City of Orlando Office of Human Relations is offering a valuable 3-week series designed to share important knowledge and tools to understanding and advocating for fair housing rights. Wednesday, March 12, 19 and 26, 2025 6:30 - 8 p.m. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805 Whether you are a...
Today is National Pi Day – yes that’s Pi, not Pie. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant – the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter – which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits...
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and there are plenty of events to celebrate here in Central Florida. Check it out! https://www.visitorlando.com/blog/post/st-patricks-day-orlando/
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed tonight. The start of DST is also a good time to take stock of your home’s safety. Learn more at https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/spring
Today is National Puppy Day! If you’re ready to bring a new furry family member home, check out the puppies and dogs available from Pet Alliance: https://petallianceorlando.org/pet-services/adopting-pet/
The Orange County Regional History Center will host the sixth annual Women’s History Month Breakfast Friday, March 28 at 8 a.m. The breakfast honors fearless women who reshaped Orlando’s political landscape. “Through the Glass Ceiling: Orlando’s Political Pioneers” pays tribute to Mable Butler, Linda Chapin, Martha Haynie, Glenda Hood, and Mary I. Johnson: the first women to...
Today is National Mom and Pop Business Owner Day, a day to celebrate small business owners by shopping their stores today and in the future. We have many wonderful small businesses here in MetroWest that would appreciate your patronage. You can find a list of all MetroWest businesses here: https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/businesses/metrowest-businesses/
Today is National Crayon Day and celebrating can’t get much easier – just open a box of crayons and start coloring! It’s an activity that young and old alike can enjoy. If you’d like to enjoy an attraction devoted to crayons, check out Crayola Experience at Florida Mall: https://www.crayolaexperience.com/orlando
