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April 10 is celebrated as Gopher Tortoise Day. In Florida it's a state-listed Threatened Species. PHOTO/MY FLORIDA FWC

April 10 is celebrated as Gopher Tortoise Day. In Florida it's a state-listed Threatened Species. PHOTO/MY FLORIDA FWC

It's Gopher Tortoise Day — get involved in conservation

Submitted By My Florida Fwc
Monday, April 10, 2023
April 10 is celebrated as Gopher Tortoise Day. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate by getting involved in conservation efforts with our state’s only native tortoise, a state-listed Threatened Species.
PHOTO/WILDPATH

PHOTO/WILDPATH

Holopaw Ranch part of Florida Wildlife Corridor

Staff Report
Friday, April 7, 2023
The Florida Cabinet has approved funding for the permanent conservation of 21,063 acres across five properties within and adjacent to the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Holopaw Ranch in northeast Osceola County makes up over 4,000 acres of it.
The inaugural Guardian Ad Litem of Osceola County Car and Truck Show will be on Saturday, April 15 and feature vendors, live music, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, food from Jimmy Bears BBQ and more. PHOTO/CAR SHOW RADAR

The inaugural Guardian Ad Litem of Osceola County Car and Truck Show will be on Saturday, April 15 and feature vendors, live music, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, food from Jimmy Bears BBQ and more. PHOTO/CAR SHOW RADAR

St. Cloud News — Truck Show to support Guardian Ad Litem

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The inaugural Guardian Ad Litem of Osceola County Car and Truck Show will be on Saturday, April 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Tractor Supply Company (4267 13th St.) Guardian Ad Litem of Osceola County is a nonprofit organization that supports the best interest of the abused, neglected children of Osceola...
Jororo Native Village is a place to immerse yourself in native American history right near Poinciana. PHOTO/JORORO NATIVE VILLAGE FACEBOOK

Jororo Native Village is a place to immerse yourself in native American history right near Poinciana. PHOTO/JORORO NATIVE VILLAGE FACEBOOK

Poinciana News — Native American history on display in Southport

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Did you know we have a place to immerse yourself in native American history right on our own backyard? The Jororo Native Village, located at 2001 E. Southport Road, is a full-scale history village which depicts how one family would have lived in the headwaters of the Everglades 500 years ago.
The entertainment at the preview of Aquatica’s 15th anniversary last week included a flavor of New Zealand. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The entertainment at the preview of Aquatica’s 15th anniversary last week included a flavor of New Zealand. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

2023: a celebration of 15 at Aquatica

Ken Jackson
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Happy 15th birthday, or anniversary, to Aquatica, Sea World’s water park. Later this summer, the park will show off new features, including an updated shallow splash and slide area for kids, and have special events leading into the summer and fall.
A small family of Roseate Spoonbills found in Osceola County. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

A small family of Roseate Spoonbills found in Osceola County. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

Finding Roseate Spoonbills

Sandi Switek
Friday, March 31, 2023
For many years, I have loved the beautiful Roseate Spoonbill, which is actually a water bird. Since I never found one anywhere nearby, I sometimes traveled to Sanibel Island to watch them hunt the mudflats there. Since then, spoonbills have been gradually increasing their numbers, and their range.
Check out book sale and reading events this week at the Hart and Buenaventura Libraries. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Check out book sale and reading events this week at the Hart and Buenaventura Libraries. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Kissimmee News — Despite Fire Brigade cancelation, plenty to do around town Saturday

David Chivers
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Antique and Modern Fire Apparatus Show and flea market to be held at the Osceola County Fire Training Center in Kissimmee on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. has been canceled, per the Florida Antique Bucket Brigade. But, there's still fun to be had around town Saturday!
Food, drinks, fishing, a movie — it's all apart of the 40th St. Cloud Spring Fling!

Food, drinks, fishing, a movie — it's all apart of the 40th St. Cloud Spring Fling!

St. Cloud News — It’s Spring Fling and Easter event time in the Cloud!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The 40th Annual Spring Fling presented by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will be held on Friday, March 3 from 5-10 p.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront. Starting at dusk (8 p.m.) the movie Lightyear will be shown. Bring chairs and blankets! Food trucks and popcorn will be onsite.
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