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  • Golfers play for OBC titles next week

    Sports
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:51
    By Ken JacksonSports WriterThe first All-Orange Belt Conference plaques get doled out Monday when county golf teams gather for the OBC boys and girls  championships. ...

  • School District website keeps tabs on sports

    Sports
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:51
    By Rick PedoneSports EditorIt is easier for families and fans of Osceola County high school athletes to be informed after the Osceola School District recently launched its new website at www.c2cschools.com/ osceolacounty. ...

  • Horns, Bulldogs join forces to help food bank

    Sports
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:50
    By Rick PedoneSports EditorHarmony and St. Cloud High sports teams and activities organizations will unite to “Make A Difference” for Osceola County’s needy by taking cash and food donations for the St. Cloud Food Pantry Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 at Winn-...

  • Sports Briefs for October 9, 2010

    Sports
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:34
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  • Infighting bad

    Opinions
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:31
    The infighting between two Osceola County School Board members has gone way too far, with Jay Wheeler making public statements to the media and disseminating e-mails about his opinion of Cindy Hartig’s mental health. ...

  • So, if not now, when will it be?

    Opinions
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:31
    Leonard PittsTribune Media I am trudging through a drizzling rain when I come across this wooden footbridge I’ve never seen before.Well, that’s not exactly true. I’ve driven this stretch of road a thousand times to the doctor’s office, the mall. ...

  • Letters to the Editor for October 9, 2010

    Opinions
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:29
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  • Provocation, constitutional right at Ground Zero

    Opinions
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 14:28
    Ross MackenzieTribune Media What does the hoo-ha about the proposed Cordoba Mosque 600 feet from Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan say to you?Several things, specifically three: 1) That American principle shouldn’t be held hostage to provocation; 2) That ...

  • Master plans are out of compliance

    County News
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 13:25
    Osceola County has received notice of the Florida Department of Community Affairs’ intent to find the county’s three conceptual master plans out of compliance with state requirements. ...

  • Olive Garden gets a facelift, you get free wine —Restaurant celebrates with free wine tastings Oct. 12-13

    Entertainment
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 11:42
    By Peter Covino Entertainment Editor If the cost of an Epcot ticket (for the food and wine festival) is a bit out of the budget this month — wine lovers can take heart. The Olive Garden at 5021 West U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee, is celeb...

  • Lines are long, but big rewards — Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is back through Nov. 14

    Entertainment
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 11:29
    By Peter Covino Entertainment Editor So much wine, but is there enough time? It’s food and wine time at Epcot. The International Food & Wine Festival, now celebrating it’s 15th anniversary has grown into one of the largest events of its kind. B...

  • Beauty rings the Belle in Blu-ray — This week's new titles include Beauty and the Beast, Maltese Falcon and Treasure of Sierra Madre

    Entertainment
    Created: Friday, 08 October 2010 10:40
    By Peter Covino Entertainment Editor Lock up the china cabinet — Beauty and the Beast has arrived on Blu-ray in a new Diamond Edition from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. One of the best loved of Disney’s recent animations, Beauty...

  • Graffiti art? It’s still a crime

    Opinions
    Created: Thursday, 07 October 2010 10:07
    Moving forward on an ordinance to help deal with the increasing graffiti problem in Osceola County’s unincorporated areas is a welcome step by the Osceola County Commission. ...

  • Letters to the Editor for October 6, 2010

    Opinions
    Created: Thursday, 07 October 2010 10:06
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  • Kowboys stop Horns - OHS at Jenkins Friday in 5A-4 test

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:37
    By Rick PedoneSports EditorThe celebrations and frustrations to this point of Osceola High’s football season were a prelude to what happens Friday, when the Kowboys visit Lakeland George Jenkins at 7 p.m. for their first 5A District 4 game. ...

  • Bulldogs rip Evans, 27-18; Falcons next

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:36
    By Ken JacksonSports WriterThings seem back to normal at St. Cloud High, with the focus back on football.And, not a moment too soon. ...

  • Harmony, Poinciana meet in 4A-7

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:36
    By Ken JacksonSports WriterHarmony’s 14-7 loss to Osceola on Friday may have wrecked some egos, but it did little to diminish the Longhorns’ plans.Coach Dayne Brown’s squad can keep its playoff hopes intact with a win Friday at home against Poincian...

  • GHS, Storm hit the road

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:35
    By Ken JacksonSports WriterGateway’s looking for its first district victory since 2006. Celebration’s never had one. They go on the road Friday to try to buck the trend. ...

  • Chargers take on No. 8 Edgewater

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:22
    By Rick PedoneSports EditorLiberty faces its toughest test of the season Friday at 7:30 p.m. when it travels to defending 4A-7 champion Edgewater for a crucial district contest. ...

  • County is considering anti-graffiti ordinance

    County News
    Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:09
    By Marvin G. CortnerEditorA proposed Osceola County ordinance, if implemented, would require property owners to remove graffiti from their property in the unincorporated area or face $250 civil fines and possible liens. ...