Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Winter Garden public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with low priority
Code Enforcement Lien Reductions for Habitat for Humanity Housing
Two East Bay Street liens from a single 2015 mowing were cut back to their original amounts so the properties can be sold to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness
City Hall will be lit green, teal, and pink on October 13 for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, honoring Winter Garden resident Brittney Beadle, who died in June at 29. Her family's 'Be Like Brittney Fund' is giving $500 a day this month to patients.
Property maintenance at 13697 W Colonial Dr
The city cited this property for trash, junk, weeds and stormwater issues — but it cleaned up. The case was closed with no penalties.
Code enforcement lien relief at 243 Florida Avenue
A $168,300 lien from 561 days of unpermitted work was cut to $5,000 if paid by August 31, letting the owner sell the property.
Fire Department Earns ISO Class 1 Rating
Winter Garden's Fire Department landed an ISO Class 1 rating — the top 1% nationwide — which can also mean better homeowners insurance rates.