Michael Eng

Windermere

Executive Editor at Observer Media Group

Editor and Publisher at West Orange Times & Observer

Editor and publisher for Observer Media Group, Central Florida bureau. Father. Husband. Musician. Have a news tip? Email me at [email protected]!

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Articles

Agave Bandido announces opening date for Hamlin location

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

Attention, Horizon West foodies: Agave Bandido has announced its opening date. The new Mexican restaurant will welcome its first guests beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at 5365 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, in Hamlin Town Center. The Hamlin restaurant will be the company's largest location to date. The location includes a covered patio perfect for year-round dining, an open-air bar and a design by artist Ruben Ubiera that pays tribute to the Day of the Dead.
HarborChase of Dr. Phillips to honor local heroes

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

Attention EMTs, police officers, firefighters and other local heroes: HarborChase of Dr. Phillips is firing up the grill for a free lunch for you this weekend. The community’s BBQ for Badges event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at 7233 Della Drive, Orlando. The culinary team is preparing a spread of house-made BBQ classics, including grilled meats, sides, desserts and drinks.
Oakland Nature Preserve to host guided walk

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

Oakland Nature Preserve continues its series of summertime guided walks this weekend. The Journey into the Uplands walk takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday May 31, at the preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Have you ever wondered why the Oakland Nature Preserve focuses on restoring the Uplands trails? Or who was living in Central Florida before the Europeans? How about, what makes gopher tortoises so important?
Put on your bibs: Cousins Maine Lobster is coming to Ocoee

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

Arts + Entertainment Things to Do Share Craving some authentic New England seafood? You’re in luck: No flight required!Cousins Maine Lobster’s food truck will serve fresh lobster from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Toll Road Brewing Company, 101 W. McKey St., Ocoee. Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with the freshest Maine lobster dishes straight to your plate.
Winter Garden’s First Baptist VBS starts Sunday

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

Winter Garden’s First Baptist Church will launch its 2025 Vacation Bible School — Magnified! — this weekend. Magnified! takes place June 1 through 5 at the church’s downtown campus, 125 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. This year’s VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. The VBS is open to children ages 3 years old through fifth grade. For more information or to register, click here.
Horizon West revved up for car show

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

The next Horizon West Cars & Coffee event rolls into Hamlin this weekend. The show will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 1, at 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. All years, makes, models, cars and trucks are welcome. The group will meet on the top of the parking garage in front of Cinépolis. Come hang out, have some coffee, and meet some of your neighbors. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Healthy in Horizon West Expo set for Saturday

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

The Healthy in Horizon West Expo will take place this weekend. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at 15835 Shaddock Drive, Winter Garden. Discover local businesses, enjoy family fun and get inspired to live your healthiest, happiest life. The event includes body, mind and spirit activities, vendors, treats, a bounce house, fire truck and more. The OneBlood bus will be on site collecting donations. The event is presented by Horizon West Magazine.
Winter Garden's Churchill Room pockets two-day pool masterclass

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

Two of the best pool players in the world will be in Winter Garden this weekend. Scott “The Freezer” Frost, the world’s best one-pocket player, and Tony “The Silent Assassin” Robles, a two-time Mosconi Cup team champion player, will face one another in an exhibition match as part of a two-day masterclass Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, at The Churchill Room, 12200 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden.
Wynwood home tops Ocoee sales from May 19 to 25

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

A Wynwood home topped all Ocoee residential real-estate transactions from May 19 to 25. The home at 3547 Sandalwood Isle Way, Ocoee, sold May 19, for $482,990. Built in 2025, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,828 square feet of living area. Days on market: 67. The sellers were represented by D.R. Horton Realty of Central Florida LLC. OCOEEFENWICK COVEThe home at 341 Kirkhill St., Ocoee, sold May 19, for $482,000.
Willows at Lake Rhea estate tops Horizon West-area sales from May 19 to 25

1 week ago | orangeobserver.com | Michael Eng

A Willows at Lake Rhea estate topped all Horizon West-area residential real-estate transactions from May 19 to 25. The home at 11440 Willow Gardens Drive, Windermere, sold May 22, for $1,360,000. Built in 1994, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,690 square feet of living area. Days on market: Three. The sellers were represented by The Funk Collection, brokered by eXp Realty. HORIZON WESTHAMILTON GARDENSThe townhouse at 6237 Aralia Ivy Lane, Winter Garden, sold May 21, for $423,500.