MetroWest Master Association

08/11/2026

The car line has found its rhythm and the first few weeks of school are already setting the tone for the whole year. We pulled together a few simple ways MetroWest families can start strong and keep their kids thriving all year long.

Read more for library card sign-ups, bus tools, volunteer opportunities, and a look at what's new at both neighborhood schools.


Click here to read more: https://metrowestcommunity.com/ready-set-learn-a-metrowest-family-guide-to-the-school-year/

08/05/2026

The Orlando Police Department is hosting its 2026 Hispanic Senior Safety Summit on Tuesday, September 15, at the Engelwood Neighborhood Center.

This community event will provide Spanish-speaking seniors and their families with helpful information about personal safety, crime prevention, wellness and local resources that support safe, healthy and independent living.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
📍 Engelwood Neighborhood Center
6123 La Costa Drive, Orlando

Please see the flyer for additional details and share it with a senior or family who may benefit from this important community event.

07/31/2026

Every business has a story — and those stories are part of what makes MetroWest thrive.

If you own or represent a MetroWest business, we’d love to feature you in an upcoming issue of Thrive. It’s an opportunity to share what you do, how you got started, and what being part of this community means to you.

Submit your business here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVzQ5iz8yaZKXKZ3HBhx0ctP-WI1-EhNrkIQj-a7gcsXCwcw/viewform?usp=header

Tell us what’s happening at your business this season. Whether it’s a milestone, a special offering, or something new you’re excited about, we’d love to hear it. This form takes about 2 minutes to complete. No writing skills needed. Just share a few details and our team will take it from the...

07/29/2026

One comment on Nextdoor turned into nearly 370 kittens saved.

MetroWest resident Nicole spent seven years as a NICU cuddler before she ever bottle-fed a kitten. Four years ago, she offered to help a local rescue group — and by the end of day one, she had six newborn kittens in her care.

She's been at it ever since: feedings every three hours, around the clock, a survival rate near 90 percent, and a network of neighbors who make it all possible.

Read how she does it, and how you can help too!

How a MetroWest Resident Became a Lifeline for Central Florida's Most Vulnerable Kittens Some people are simply built to care for the most fragile among

07/27/2026

Laura Lerma first saw MetroWest on roller skates in 1998, newly arrived in the U.S. and getting to know her new home one lap at a time.

More than 25 years later, she's a real estate broker in Veranda Park, a mother of two MetroWest-raised daughters, and one of the community's steadiest believers. As MetroWest marks 40 years, Laura reflects on what's kept her here: not just the golf courses and lakes, but the people.

https://metrowestcommunity.com/a-neighborhood-worth-believing-in/

07/24/2026

Three years ago, Gena moved to MetroWest looking for affordability and a short commute. What she found was harder to come by: real connection.

So she built it herself. Mommy Wants A Break started as a way for moms to catch their breath — but Gena noticed something deeper going on. A lot of moms hadn't just forgotten to take a break. They'd forgotten who they were outside of everyone else's needs.

This summer, she's launching a new community, The Orlando Bad Moms Club, built around exactly that: friendships, fun, and remembering yourself again.

Read how Gena's helping other moms Thrive in MetroWest.

How One Mom Built Community Here Ask Gena what an ordinary day in MetroWest looks like and she answers in one word: "Chaotic." Then she laughs. Between

07/14/2026

MetroWest is committed to being a place where residents, families, and businesses feel at home. As part of that commitment, we have invested in a smart public safety system that helps keep our community connected, aware, and protected.

Read more about what we have put in place and how it supports the MetroWest we all value.

MetroWest continues to invest in initiatives that support a safer, more connected community. As part of that commitment, the MetroWest Master Association

07/13/2026

🛍️🌿 Mark your calendars! 🌿🛍️

Join us for The Summit at MetroWest's 1st Annual Farmers Market & Garage Sale on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM!

Come shop unique treasures, support local vendors, browse garage sale finds, and enjoy a morning connecting with neighbors. You'll find everything from handmade goods and local treats to clothing, home décor, coffee, and so much more!

📍 Location: The Summit at MetroWest

Bring your friends and family and help us make our very first Farmers Market & Garage Sale a wonderful community event. We can't wait to see you there!

07/10/2026

Thank You, MetroWest! 🎆

What a night. Music, food, fireworks, and the kind of energy that only happens when a community really shows up for itself.

Booms & Beats was three celebrations in one: Independence Day, America's 250th, and 40 years of MetroWest. Thank you to our sponsors, partners, staff, volunteers, and vendors who made it all happen.

Most of all, thank you to the residents, families, and neighbors who make MetroWest the kind of place people actually want to be. Forty years of proof right here.

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