What's New Around Southwest Orlando: A Spring 2026 Update
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The Latest Openings and Upcoming Developments in Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Winter Garden & Clermont
Blog Author: Jen Durben | The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty
If you've been asking what's new in Southwest Orlando in 2026, this post covers the latest restaurant openings, business arrivals, and development projects across Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Winter Garden, Horizon West, and Clermont.
From new restaurants and coffee shops to beloved re-openings and major mixed-use developments and lifestyle additions, Southwest Orlando continues to evolve in ways that make communities like Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Winter Garden, and Clermont some of the most talked-about cities in Central Florida real estate.
Whether you're already a local…
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If you've driven anywhere near Hamlin, Flamingo Crossing, or along the 429, you've definitely noticed just how much Horizon West in Winter Garden and West Windermere has transformed over the last 5+ years. As housing demand grew, new construction communities in Winter Garden have steadily popped up along east and west of 429, extending almost to the 192. Since 2020, the area has expanded to include more than five schools, numerous new construction home communities, and additional dining, shopping, and medical facilities. This popular area has catapulted from quiet farmland to one of Central Florida's most popular places to live. While it has grown rapidly, what makes it special is how…