Central Florida Wave https://centralfloridawave.com/ Health, wealth and lifestyle news for Central Floridians, covering Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake. en-us Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:17:29 GMT Central Florida Wave https://centralfloridawave.com/assets/img/og-card-v1.jpg Central Florida Wave https://centralfloridawave.com/ Work Is Underway on a $10.3 Million Rebuild of St. Cloud's Hopkins Park https://centralfloridawave.com/news/st-cloud-hopkins-park-renovation-construction/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/st-cloud-hopkins-park-renovation-construction/ Central Florida Wave News Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT St. Cloud broke ground Oct. 29 on Hopkins Park: a new community center, ballfield, courts, playground and garden, paid for by developer impact fees. A Las Vegas Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Its Lake Nona West Grand Opening With a One-Mile Run https://centralfloridawave.com/news/canonita-lake-nona-west-grand-opening-margarita-mile/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/canonita-lake-nona-west-grand-opening-margarita-mile/ Central Florida Wave Food & Drink Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cañonita, from The Venetian in Las Vegas, celebrates its Lake Nona West grand opening with the Margarita Mile, a one-mile run or walk on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Hallmark Names Winter Garden One of 25 Official Christmas Towns https://centralfloridawave.com/news/winter-garden-official-hallmark-christmas-town/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/winter-garden-official-hallmark-christmas-town/ Central Florida Wave News Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hallmark Channel named Winter Garden one of 25 Official Christmas Towns. Here is what downtown has planned, from a Dec. 5 night market to $5 holiday movies. What Eustis Is Getting in Orlando Health's New ER at Dillard Road and U.S. 441 https://centralfloridawave.com/news/orlando-health-emergency-room-eustis-us-441/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/orlando-health-emergency-room-eustis-us-441/ Central Florida Wave Health Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Orlando Health's freestanding ER at 15719 U.S. 441 in Eustis is set to open in 2026: 24/7 care for adults and children, CT and a lab, and how billing works. Fifty Years In, Longwood's Arts and Crafts Festival Brings More Than 200 Artists Downtown https://centralfloridawave.com/news/longwood-arts-crafts-festival-50th-year-historic-district/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/longwood-arts-crafts-festival-50th-year-historic-district/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 50th Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival fills the Historic District November 21 and 22 with more than 200 artists and crafters. Hours, location and what to know. Flying Biscuit Café Brings Its All-Day Breakfast to West Irlo Bronson in Kissimmee https://centralfloridawave.com/news/flying-biscuit-cafe-opens-kissimmee-west-irlo-bronson/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/flying-biscuit-cafe-opens-kissimmee-west-irlo-bronson/ Central Florida Wave Food & Drink Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Atlanta-born breakfast and lunch chain is now open at 6079 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., its first cafe in the Orlando area. Hours, menu and parking. Central Florida Zoo Lights Up After Dark With an All-New Lantern Trail in Sanford https://centralfloridawave.com/news/central-florida-zoo-asian-lantern-festival-into-the-wild-sanford/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/central-florida-zoo-asian-lantern-festival-into-the-wild-sanford/ Central Florida Wave Lifestyle Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Central Florida Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival is back in Sanford with all-new displays, select nights through January 17. Tickets, times and special nights. Southwick Commons Opens 192 Affordable Apartments in Apopka, With Rents From $1,103 https://centralfloridawave.com/news/southwick-commons-apopka-affordable-apartments/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/southwick-commons-apopka-affordable-apartments/ Central Florida Wave Lifestyle Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Southwick Commons, 192 affordable apartments at 520 Brighton Ave. in Apopka, celebrates its grand opening Nov. 17. Rents start at $1,103 a month. Run, Walk or Bring the Dog: A Thanksgiving-Week 5K Comes to Central Winds Park https://centralfloridawave.com/news/miles-of-thanks-5k-central-winds-park-winter-springs/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/miles-of-thanks-5k-central-winds-park-winter-springs/ Central Florida Wave Health Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Oviedo-Winter Springs chamber's Miles of Thanks 5K runs November 21 at Central Winds Park, with youth and dog entries and proceeds to holiday meal programs. Festival of Trees Turns 40 at the Orlando Museum of Art https://centralfloridawave.com/news/festival-of-trees-40th-orlando-museum-of-art/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/festival-of-trees-40th-orlando-museum-of-art/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Council of 101's Festival of Trees marks its 40th year at the Orlando Museum of Art, daily through Nov. 22, with 50-plus designer trees and Santa on weekends. Swan Boats, a Night Parade and a Polar Express Screening: Oviedo's Holiday Calendar https://centralfloridawave.com/news/oviedo-holiday-season-center-lake-park-tree-lighting-parade-winterfest/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/oviedo-holiday-season-center-lake-park-tree-lighting-parade-winterfest/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oviedo's holiday season at Center Lake Park: a free movie night November 20, a tree lighting December 3, the Winter Parade December 5 and Winterfest December 12. Snow Returns to Market Street Nov. 28 as Celebration Starts Its 28th Now Snowing Season https://centralfloridawave.com/news/celebration-now-snowing-2026-tree-lighting/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/celebration-now-snowing-2026-tree-lighting/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Celebration Town Center lights its tree and starts its 28th Now Snowing season on Nov. 28, with nightly snowfall, skating and rides through Dec. 31. Tiffany Windows, a Boat Parade and a 74th Christmas Parade: Winter Park Sets Its Holiday Season https://centralfloridawave.com/news/winter-park-holiday-events-2026/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/winter-park-holiday-events-2026/ Central Florida Wave Lifestyle Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Winter Park's holiday calendar: Christmas in the Park Dec. 3, the 74th Christmas Parade Dec. 5, free Friday nights at the Morse and the Lake Virginia boat parade. Fireworks and a 60-Foot Tree Kick Off Five Holiday Nights at Cranes Roost Park https://centralfloridawave.com/news/cranes-roost-park-light-up-the-holidays-altamonte-springs/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/cranes-roost-park-light-up-the-holidays-altamonte-springs/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Altamonte Springs opens the season at Cranes Roost Park on December 5 with fireworks, ice skating and a 60-foot tree, then two movie nights and two Santa concerts. Maitland Packs Southern Rock, a Tree Lighting and Fireworks Into One December Weekend https://centralfloridawave.com/news/maitland-steeln-peaches-season-of-light-december/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/maitland-steeln-peaches-season-of-light-december/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maitland's free Steeln' Peaches concert fills Independence Square Dec. 4, and Season of Light brings a tree lighting and fireworks to Lake Lily Park Dec. 5. Clermont Rewinds to the 1980s for Light Up Clermont, Its Parade and the Enchanted Forest https://centralfloridawave.com/news/clermont-christmas-rewind-light-up-parade-enchanted-forest/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/clermont-christmas-rewind-light-up-parade-enchanted-forest/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Clermont's 2026 holiday theme is a 1980s Christmas Rewind: Enchanted Forest from Nov. 21, Light Up Clermont Dec. 4 and the downtown parade Dec. 5. Santa Is Riding Through Casselberry Neighborhoods for Four Nights in December https://centralfloridawave.com/news/casselberry-santa-run-tree-lighting-december/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/casselberry-santa-run-tree-lighting-december/ Central Florida Wave Lifestyle Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Casselberry's Santa Run tours city neighborhoods December 7 to 10 with a police and fire escort, bracketed by a tree lighting and a night of music at Lake Concord Park. Downtown Tavares Sets Dec. 5 for Its Christmas Parade, a Skating Rink and a Movie in the Park https://centralfloridawave.com/news/tavares-christmas-parade-festival-december-5/ https://centralfloridawave.com/news/tavares-christmas-parade-festival-december-5/ Central Florida Wave Events Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tavares holds its free Christmas Parade and Festival downtown on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m.: the parade route, the festival lineup and where to watch.