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Attempted coop: Winter Springs makes first move to allow backyard chickens
Final vote at the end of the month to allow up to 20 backyard chickens in certain areas, but some residents want the city to wait.
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Seminole County approval could pave the way for 300+ apartments near Lukas Nursery
Greeneway Preserve still needs a detailed site plan before construction would start, as commissioners warn the area is ‘prone to flooding.’
Watchdogs warn Amendment 3 may cut funding for flood control and drinking water
Florida’s water management districts depend on property taxes to fund about a third of their work preventing floods, securing the drinking water supply and conserving wetlands.
Upcoming ¡Viva Oviedo! Festival now officially a city-sponsored event
The privately funded ¡Viva Oviedo! had raised so much money and interest on its own that organizers asked to be fast-tracked into being an official part of Oviedo’s calendar.
Zoning board: former Pappy’s Patch should remain inside rural boundary
Chris Dorworth’s proposed Strawberry Lane project at the former Pappy’s Patch near Oviedo now goes to the County Commission for a final decision.
Apartments, townhomes on Seminole County agenda next week
Seminole County Commissioners could weigh in on two developments, including apartments near Lukas Nursery
Viva Oviedo! Festival gets special permit for upcoming event
An impassioned plea following months of delays and communication issues led to big changes for a major event in Oviedo.
The volunteer-run Viva Oviedo! Festival that celebrates Hispanic heritage saw thousands of people attend its inaugural event in October 2025. It’s set to take place again at Oviedo on the Park on Oct. 17. Organizers had hoped this year’s festival would be in partnership with the city, but despite having ongoing conversations with city officials since at least March, no decisions had been made until the Oct. 5 City Council meeting.






