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POINCIANA NEWS, March 5 — March is for spring break, and sports

POINCIANA NEWS, March 5 — March is for spring break, and sports

POINCIANA NEWS — March is for spring break, and sports

Spring break is right around the corner, so are Spring Break Sports Clinics. These clinics are for children ages 7 and up and are structured around soccer, basketball, sports and conditioning. Youth Basketball Clinic is Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday, Mar. 19.
POINCIANA NEWS — Something for sweethearts — and K-Pop fans!

POINCIANA NEWS — Something for sweethearts — and K-Pop fans!

POINCIANA NEWS — Something for sweethearts — and K-Pop fans!

After the doors close, the stage opens!  K-Pop: After Dark happens at the Poinciana Library on Friday, Feb. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Step into an inclusive after-hours K-Pop event filled with music, activities and non-stop energy.  This event is for all ages.
Soldier City Sundays is a weekly community market every Sunday featuring local vendors, crafters and food trucks, family friendly activities and games, live music and Veterans resources and organizations on-site.

Soldier City Sundays is a weekly community market every Sunday featuring local vendors, crafters and food trucks, family friendly activities and games, live music and Veterans resources and organizations on-site.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Last lead-ins to March — all things Spring and green!

St. Cloud Main Street and Granny’s Southern Smokehouse presents Roots & Rhythm Festival is this Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held at 9th and Pennsylvania Ave, in celebration of Black History Month. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and a car show.
Kenton Scott, CFP

Kenton Scott, CFP

What should you do with your tax refund?

It’s almost time for people to begin receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?The answer will depend somewhat on the size of your refund. Last year, the average was $3,167, according to the Internal Revenue Service’s Filing Season Statistics report.
San Lorenzo Road between Valnera Court and Delano Court is now expected to remain closed until approximately April 30 for roundabout construction. (Graphic/Association of Poinciana Villages)

San Lorenzo Road between Valnera Court and Delano Court is now expected to remain closed until approximately April 30 for roundabout construction. (Graphic/Association of Poinciana Villages)

POINCIANA NEWS — Traffic advisory; avoid this closed intersection

There will be an extended closure at San Lorenzo Road between Valnera Court and Delano Court. This area is expected to remain closed until April 30 for roundabout construction at Marigold Avenue. Marigold will remain open with detours in place to direct traffic.
St. Cloud Main Street and Granny’s Southern Smokehouse presents Roots & Rhythm Festival on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue, in celebration of Black History Month.

St. Cloud Main Street and Granny’s Southern Smokehouse presents Roots & Rhythm Festival on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue, in celebration of Black History Month.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Plant yourself at Peghorn Park, or the Monthly Market

The City of St. Cloud’s Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Pine Lily Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is hosting Weed Wrangle 2026 at Peghorn Nature Park on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9-11 a.m.
On Feb. 28, shortly after sunset, will be a rare planetary alignment where six planets will be visible in the evening sky simultaneously. (Photo/NASA’s Parade of Planets)

On Feb. 28, shortly after sunset, will be a rare planetary alignment where six planets will be visible in the evening sky simultaneously. (Photo/NASA’s Parade of Planets)

Pearls on a String: See February’s most romantic celestial sights

Forget the chocolates and the roses—this February, the universe is putting on a celestial light show designed to sweep you (And probably your boo, too!) off your feet.As the month of romance unfolds, the night sky is offering a front-row seat to some of the most spectacular sights in the cosmos.
The Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade in St. Cloud is an annual celebration of Osceola County’s heritage.  (Photo/Taylor McFee)

The Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade in St. Cloud is an annual celebration of Osceola County’s heritage. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — A Rodeo, a parade, a camp — mount up!

The Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. This kick-off to rodeo season is one of St. Cloud’s favorite traditions. The parade makes its way through downtown St. Cloud celebrating the community’s love for rodeo.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites all residents to their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center for adults ages 21 and over.

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites all residents to their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center for adults ages 21 and over.

POINCIANA NEWS — Love is in the air at the Sweetheart Dance!

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites all residents to their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center for adults ages 21 and over. Enjoy DJ, dancing and an open concession cash bar (beer and wine).