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Developer for Poinciana medical arts building finalized, CEO says

Around Osceola

Wednesday, 22 September 2010 00:00

Lisa D’Cato
Poinciana Writer
Brian Marger, chief operating officer of Osceola Regional Medical Center, has informed the Friends of the Poinciana Hospital that the developer for the medical arts building has been finalized.
The developer will be Optimal Outcome.
Optimal Outcome brings over 15 years experience in ambulatory healthcare, Marger said.
“We now know the what, why, where and the who. This should start to attract jobs, investment in the area and help to raise the value of land,” stated Fernando Valverde, founder of Friends of the Poinciana Hospital (FOPH in a press release.
Look for the signs an-nouncing this advancement placed on the site area soon.
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“What’s Up Poinciana ...” is the clever title of community update 2010. Hosted by the Poinciana Area Council (which operates under the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce), this years event will be at Living Water Fellowship Church, 4101 Pleasant Hill Road.
This event will be Thursday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free public event has an agenda full of information important to everyone who resides or does business with the community of Poinciana.
A political candidate “Meet and Greet” will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Confirmed candidates are Jose Alvarez, Tea Party candidate, district 79, Florida House of Representatives; Jean Reed, Polk County Commission district 4; and Joshua Davis, independent, House district 65. More candidates are anticipated to be a part of this community event.
From 6 to 7 p.m., the Osceola County Health Department will offer free health screenings. You will be able to check your glucose level as well as blood pressure.
This one-hour period before the community update, from 6 to 7 p.m., is an opportunity for attendees to visit the tables of the various services offered to Poinciana residents. Health services, real estate and community resources will have tables and will include information. Pick up a copy of a “Know Your Neighbor” guide, and community resource guides for both Osceola and Polk counties. The Poinciana Y will be on hand to distribute information.
The community update portion of the night happens from 7 to 9 p.m.
All four local high schools- New Dimensions, Liberty, Poinciana and Haines City will have their principals as speakers. Goals and achievements as well as strategies will be discussed.
Speakers from the Osceola County Health Department will speak about services available. The Friends of the Poinciana Hospital may have good news to share.
A 15-minute intermission will feature a performance by Living Water Fellowship’s Crossover Stepperz step team.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Osceola County Sheriff Bob Hansell will discuss crime statistics. Poinciana is unique with its encompassing of two counties. Since crime does not follow county boundaries, however, both sheriffs will discus safety tips.
“What’s Up Poinciana,” concludes with a 30-minute Q & A. Attendees will be given paper on which to write their questions. Members of the Poinciana Area Council will collect them, then share them with the audience and give the speakers the opportunity to respond.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 14. Free refreshments and childcare for ages 1 to 5 will be provided. This community event is sponsored by Regions Bank, Poinciana; ReMax/Pioneer Poinciana; Urban Trust Bank, Winter Haven; TrustCo Bank, Davenport; and Living Waters Fellowship Church. Look for flashing signs on the roadways, courtesy of Kraft Construction. Signage will also flash by the Poinciana Community Center and Living Waters Fellowship Church.
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If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share,
call Lisa D’Cato at 407-846-7122, e-mail news@osceola newsgazette.com or fax 407-931-3390.