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Consider the “52 Weeks Saving Money Challenge” (pictured) and start it today to save money in 2023!

Consider the “52 Weeks Saving Money Challenge” (pictured) and start it today to save money in 2023!

Savings after the Holidays

Johanna Gomez-gonzalez
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
After the holidays, we may feel we have spent more than that for which we budgeted. We start the New Year with resolutions for our lives, our family, our work, and our financial stability.
After you remove all the decorations, take your old Christmas tree to the St. Cloud Civic Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and "S.W.A.P." it for a container-ed tree. CITY OF ST. CLOUD 

After you remove all the decorations, take your old Christmas tree to the St. Cloud Civic Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and "S.W.A.P." it for a container-ed tree. CITY OF ST. CLOUD 

St. Cloud News — S.W.A.P. your Christmas trees

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Instead of throwing your tree in the trash, S.W.A.P. it out, and help the environment!
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital has some tools to help those who make the New Year’s resolution to lose weight.

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital has some tools to help those who make the New Year’s resolution to lose weight.

Poinciana News — Weight loss a ’23 resolution? HCA Poinciana classes can help

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
There are many who make the New Year’s resolution to lose weight, and there are many ways to go about it. HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital has some tools to help. The first Bariatric Surgery Pre-Op Readiness Virtual Class takes place Thursday (Jan. 5) from 10 a.m. to noon.
The poinsettia ranks high on the list of holiday gift plants to keep. PHOTO/SANDY SWITEK

The poinsettia ranks high on the list of holiday gift plants to keep. PHOTO/SANDY SWITEK

What to do with holiday gift plants

Sandi Switek
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Have you ever wondered what to do with all the potted holiday gift plants after the holidays are over? While some of these are difficult to grow here, others can make beautiful additions to the garden or home for years to come.
There’s still time left to nominate your or a neighbor’s home for the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards.

There’s still time left to nominate your or a neighbor’s home for the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards.

Poinciana News — Know a beautiful Poinciana home? Nominate it!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
There’s still time left to nominate your or a neighbor’s home for the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards. The awards program is an opportunity to recognize homeowners who have kept their homes exterior well maintained and cared for throughout the year.
Attendees of last year's Redneck Gala braved chilly temperatures to enjoy a good time. FILE PHOTO

Attendees of last year's Redneck Gala braved chilly temperatures to enjoy a good time. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud News — Another party in the Cloud after New Year’s!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
It doesn’t end Sunday— we keep the party going on in the Cloud! The 16th Annual Redneck Gala will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 5-10 p.m. at The Ranch (5452 Jones Road). This fun-filled evening boasts live entertainment, ‘Redneck games’, beer, wine and a steak dinner with all the fixings.
Experts have highlighted five tips to ease back into a workout routine after the festivities. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Experts have highlighted five tips to ease back into a workout routine after the festivities. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Five tips to get back into fitness after a Christmas break

Staff Report
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
After much needed time to relax with family and friends over Christmas, getting back into your routine in the new year can be quite the challenge, specifically when it comes to working out.
Trimming back cold-damaged plants would promote new growth that could get damaged in another snap, so wait until spring, our Master Gardener says. PHOTO/GARDENING KNOW HOW

Trimming back cold-damaged plants would promote new growth that could get damaged in another snap, so wait until spring, our Master Gardener says. PHOTO/GARDENING KNOW HOW

When plants get cold

Sandi Switek
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
After some recent cool nights, there are some areas of our county expected to receive some frigid weather this weekend. If you have some cold-sensitive plants, what do you do now? Is it best to cut the damaged plants back right away and begin to feed and water a lot?
Rock the Cloud on New Year's Eve in downtown St. Cloud, just like they did a year ago in this photo. FILE PHOTO

Rock the Cloud on New Year's Eve in downtown St. Cloud, just like they did a year ago in this photo. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud News — End 2022 with a hike before Rockin’ out

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Work off some holiday calories with an end of year hike. The Pine Lily Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society presents a Sunset Ranch Trail Hike on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Sunset Ranch is located on Sunset Ranch Road in Kenansville.
In addition to the One World Christmas event, guests can enjoy more live musical performances every weekend, including authentic Puerto Rican parrandas, or dance to the contagious beat of pleneros.

In addition to the One World Christmas event, guests can enjoy more live musical performances every weekend, including authentic Puerto Rican parrandas, or dance to the contagious beat of pleneros.

Kissimmee News — Holiday spirit is in full swing

Chris Miller
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The holiday spirit is still in the air following the Kissimmee Festival of Lights. There is still a ton more holiday events to attend. This Saturday (Dec. 17) is a time for giving at the Maniacos Family & U.S. Army toy drive.
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