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Founded by the Silver Spurs Riding Club, the rodeo parade, held Feb. 14, is as much a tradition as the Silver Spurs Rodeo itself. (File Photo)

Founded by the Silver Spurs Riding Club, the rodeo parade, held Feb. 14, is as much a tradition as the Silver Spurs Rodeo itself. (File Photo)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Can't have the Silver Spurs Rodeo without the Parade! Check it out next week

The Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. Presented by Experience Kissimmee and Kisselback Ford. This kick-off to rodeo season is one of St. Cloud’s favorite traditions. The parade makes it’s way through downtown St. Cloud celebrating the communities love for rodeo.
Celebrate African American Literature with the Black History Month Reading Challenge at the Poinciana Library through the month of February.

Celebrate African American Literature with the Black History Month Reading Challenge at the Poinciana Library through the month of February.

POINCIANA NEWS — Black History Month Challenge just one thing to find at Library

Celebrate African American Literature with the Black History Month Reading Challenge at the Poinciana Library. This one-of-a-kind Bingo reading challenge requires you to complete 5 games on one card for a chance to win a prize.  Pick-up a playing card at the Service Desk.
There will be nightly lane closures at Marigold Avenue and Peabody Road (No. 1 on the graphic) beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, for approximately two months. (News-Gazette File)

There will be nightly lane closures at Marigold Avenue and Peabody Road (No. 1 on the graphic) beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, for approximately two months. (News-Gazette File)

POINCIANA NEWS — Nightly Marigold Lane closures

There will be nightly lane closures at Marigold Avenue and Peabody Road beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, for approximately two months. Closures will take place Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Flaggers will direct traffic to the open side of the roadway.
Get ready for a thrilling day of competition, camaraderie, and court-side excitement at the For the Love of Pickleball—Will Way Tournament on Feb. 14 at the Oak Street Courts. (Graphic/City of Kissimmee)

Get ready for a thrilling day of competition, camaraderie, and court-side excitement at the For the Love of Pickleball—Will Way Tournament on Feb. 14 at the Oak Street Courts. (Graphic/City of Kissimmee)

KISSIMMEE NEWS — Dancing, pickleball and board games

Dads and daughters are invited to step into an unforgettable evening of elegance, fun, and heartfelt connection at the Daddy and Daughter Dance—featuring a stunning “All White Affair” theme. This special celebration takes place on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the Chambers Park Community Center.
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual 5K Run for the Cherubs to be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront.

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual 5K Run for the Cherubs to be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Start February with Relay for Life, cancer awareness events

The 17th Annual Cancer Awareness event hosted by Rayzor Edge Music and Bike Fest takes place on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown St. Cloud (1021B Pennsylvania Ave.). This community event brings together amazing cars, great people and a powerful mission.
Anglers in the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender will be greeted with cold temperatures, but expert anglers think that could lead to full wells and bags at weigh in.

Anglers in the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender will be greeted with cold temperatures, but expert anglers think that could lead to full wells and bags at weigh in.

Weather following the cold could lead to big BASSMaster bags

Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Cox believes winter’s arrival might be setting up an absolute smash fest for the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender, which runs Thursday through Saturday right here on the local chain’s lakes.
ust in time as the weather’s gotten “chili”, the Downtown Monthly Market Chili Cook-off takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Be prepared to enjoy bold flavors, friendly competition and bragging rights.

ust in time as the weather’s gotten “chili”, the Downtown Monthly Market Chili Cook-off takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Be prepared to enjoy bold flavors, friendly competition and bragging rights.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Downtown Market forecast: 'Chili'; and it'll be cool

Just in time as the weather’s gotten “chili”, the Downtown Monthly Market Chili Cook-off takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Be prepared to enjoy bold flavors, friendly competition and bragging rights.
Join the city for a vibrant and uplifting Black History Celebration, a day dedicated to honoring culture, community, and our shared local heritage on Feb. 21.

Join the city for a vibrant and uplifting Black History Celebration, a day dedicated to honoring culture, community, and our shared local heritage on Feb. 21.

KISSIMMEE NEWS — Daddy/Daughter Dance, Pickleball invitational, Black History Month celebration

Dads and daughters are invited to step into an unforgettable evening of elegance, fun, and heartfelt connection at the Daddy and Daughter Dance—featuring a stunning “All White Affair” theme!
POINCIANA NEWS — Sports league signups approaching

POINCIANA NEWS — Sports league signups approaching

POINCIANA NEWS — Sports league signups approaching

The Osceola County School District Grants Management is bringing its RISE Up Osceola Bus to branches of the Osceola Library System.  This renovated yellow school bus has been transformed into a mini pre-K classroom.
The Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will kick off the 2026 season at Florida's Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Jan. 22-23. (Photo/Bassmaster)

The Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will kick off the 2026 season at Florida's Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Jan. 22-23. (Photo/Bassmaster)

Bassmaster College Series hits Kissimmee chain this week

The 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series and Junior and High School series has come to Kissimmee Chain of lakes to start its seasons.A Strike King Bassmaster High School Series and Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series single-day junior event is scheduled to hit the water Sunday.