Articles
God’s Royal Aspirations
In a Butler Chain Living Community Submission, Dr. Charles Cooper writes about the crowns that await those who love God and living as faithful stewards of what we are given.
Spring Blooms With LEGO at Your Library
LEGOpalooza, LEGO Club at the Windermere Branch, National Craft Month and yoga for all ages: Orange County Library System’s March lineup for families.
The God Who Came Near: Why Jesus Matters
In the next chapter of his Community Submission series, Tim Leffler writes about Jesus, the God who came near to broken people: closer than our past, our fears and our regrets.
What Is a Holistic Dentist?
Dr. Wendi Wardlaw of Wholistic Dental Center in Winter Garden explains how holistic dentistry treats the mouth as a gateway to the health of the whole body.
Seeds of Leadership: The Table of Introspection
Windermere Police Chief David A. Ogden on why the best leaders look inward first, and how emotional intelligence separates weak people from strong ones.
A Flight That Changed Me: Promises Made, Promises Kept
On a 2010 flight, Tony Leonard handed a soldier bound for Iraq his Notre Dame class ring and asked for one thing: bring it back home.
Opening Doors Through Education: The FMI STEM Academy Story
For a decade, FMI STEM Academy has helped Southwest Orlando students overcome math gaps and build clear pathways to college and careers.
Does Your Garage Floor Need a Makeover?
Windermere resident Rich Whiddon of Granite Garage Floors on turning the garage, now the main entry to most homes, into a durable, designer-quality space.
The God Who Has Not Given Up: The Kind of God We’re Dealing With
In his Community Submission series, Tim Leffler writes about who God is: holy and just, but also near, tender, and relentlessly committed to rescue.
Celebrating Heritage and Hearts at Your Library
Chinese New Year, the African American Read-In, a Family History Fair and Heart Month programs: February at the Orange County Library System.
Will You Be My Valentine? Florida Property Tax Exemptions
The Real Estate Collection’s Valentine’s guide to Florida property tax exemptions for Windermere homeowners, from Homestead to senior, veteran and disability benefits.
Planting Purpose: Seeds of Leadership and the Quiet Work of Leading Well
Savannah Tradd on Seeds of Leadership, Windermere Police Chief David A. Ogden’s 100-day devotional on leadership as stewardship of people, purpose and character.
Hotwire Communications: The Fiber Network Built for Windermere Living
Hotwire Communications partners with HOA boards to bring fiber internet to Windermere communities, led locally by resident Joe Ferst.
Boots & Salutes Fundraiser to Support Healing Warriors Program
Windermere neighbors launch Boots & Salutes to send more military and first responder families to the Healing Warriors Program at Wind River Ranch.
2026 Real Estate Outlook: Back to Normal…ish
The Real Estate Collection expects a steadier, more seasonal 2026 housing market in Windermere, with mortgage rates easing and more homes to choose from.
The Sources of Suffering
Dr. Charles Cooper reflects on why good people suffer, the three broad sources of pain, and the lesson he learned after losing his favorite aunt.
Introducing Felix Valentin, Owner of Hardcore Fitness
Felix Valentin went from accounting and hedge funds to owning the very gym where he once stood as a nervous new member. Meet the heart behind Hardcore Fitness.
Night Watch: Paloma Parlor and Windermere Brewing Brew Together
Paloma Parlor and Windermere Brewing team up on Night Watch, a dark-roast coffee beer brewed with Paloma’s signature beans, right here in Windermere.
Why We Feel the Distance: What Happened Between Us and God
Tim Leffler begins his Community Submission series with why we feel a distance from God, and the hope of a God who comes near to restore and renew.