Happy weekend, Winter Park! In today’s happening-today edition: Tuni's next move, free cooling center rides, and a summer solstice floating pool sound healing ceremony + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A local favorite departs: After 40 years on Park Avenue, Tuni's will leave its storefront next month, with a national brand set to take the space as Winter Park hopes the boutique will relocate -- see Tuni's next move.
Relief for scorching days: During heat advisories, Orange County is offering free LYNX rides to cooling centers when the heat index hits 103, with locations near Winter Park Library and Maitland Public Library -- check the cooling ride plan.
Utility plan gets reworked: After pushback from residents, Longwood commissioners postponed proposed water and wastewater rate hikes and passed an amended ordinance without them, citing time needed to reassess utility finances and plant upgrades -- see the rate changes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Sip smarter this week: Forward Slash Distillery & Blending House is a boutique Winter Park spot blending rare bourbons and other spirits into thoughtful cocktails, no fuss just flavor. Drop by for a tasting, workshop or even bingo, then stock your bar cart with something worth bragging about.
Seafood meets wing night: When the craving hits for fried fish, shrimp, and saucy wings without leaving the neighborhood, MJ seafood fish&wings is the move. Local, straightforward, and built for easy online ordering, their seafood combos and wing plates make a midweek dinner feel like a small win, extra napkins advised.
Quick local reset: If your clubs haven’t seen daylight lately, Winter Park Golf Course is the easy, walkable way to shake off the rust and sneak in a stress-busting loop between real-life errands. Low-key vibes, friendly fairways, and just enough challenge to make that one pure shot live rent-free all week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Winter Park Farmers’ Market @ Central Park | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Winter Park Farmers’ Market is filling Central Park West Meadow with citrus, crusty loaves, honey, coffee, and plants you do not need but will adopt. It is the weekly ritual where you bump into neighbors, swear you only came for eggs, and leave smugly hydrated.
🌞 Once Upon a Summer: A Summer Reading Celebration @ Oviedo Mall | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Kick off summer Oviedo-style at Oviedo Mall, where AC, nostalgia, and B. Dalton team up for a book bash. Storytimes, crafts, local authors, a scavenger hunt, prizes, and the Summer Reading Program kickoff. Free to roam, perfect for budding bookworms and patient chaperones.
🍕 Pizzas and Brownie Making with Pops @ The Taste of Curiosity (Oviedo) | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Hand the wooden spoon to your mini sous-chef and let Pops lead a hands-on class where kids 5 and up craft pizzas and brownies, learn real kitchen basics, and build confidence. Fewer dinner complaints, more proud crumbs, and you get to supervise like royalty.
🎷 Juneteenth in Winter Park: Jazz & Jubilee A Night Under the Stars @ Shady Park | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats live jazz under the oaks for Juneteenth, especially when Shady Park turns into a front-porch block party. Expect soulful horns, neighbors you actually like, and a sky full of stars, plus that easy Winter Park breeze doing its best impression of air-conditioning.
🫖 Mommy & Me Tea Party @ Healing Mama Studio (Maitland) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Think you can bond without battling theme park lines? This mother-daughter tea in Orlando trades chaos for chamomile, sweet treats, and a peaceful, spa-inspired vibe. Add mini facials, make bracelets, swap affirmations, and leave with keepsakes, calm, and zero glitter in your rug.
🎻 Palm Beach Society Orchestra: Father's Day @ Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Treat Dad to the class act he keeps insisting they don’t make anymore. The Palm Beach Society Orchestra, the beloved six-piece from the Grand Floridian lobby, is swinging into Blue Bamboo with glossy standards, toe-tapping jazz, and just enough Disney sparkle.
🧘 Golden Hour: A Summer Solstice Floating Pool Sound Healing Ceremony @ The Alfond Inn | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate the solstice the civilized way with a crystal singing bowl sound bath at The Alfond Inn’s spa pool. Float or lounge, sink into guided meditation and intention setting, and let towels, serenity, and your inner glow do the heavy lifting. No chanting, just exhale. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Winter Park report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 57%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 94, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 51%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis Phil Kean-designed Winter Park townhouse, built in 2017, blends custom millwork, wood floors, and a full-house generator with true city convenience. Three levels include a private elevator, two guest suites, a chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances, a gas fireplace, and a rooftop with sweeping views, all steps from Park Avenue, Central Park, and Rollins College.
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