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The pumpkin vine stretches across the lawn of the Kissimmee Christian Church in the spirit of fall. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

The pumpkin vine stretches across the lawn of the Kissimmee Christian Church in the spirit of fall. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

Kissimmee Christian’s Pumpkin Vine

Chris Miller
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
“I don’t see how a pumpkin patch could be more sincere than this one,” as it was said in the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. A quick glance at the place where North Main and Brack streets meet in downtown Kissimmee, reveals just another church building.
St. Cloud's Pinktoberfest annual event to raise awareness and support those battling any type of cancer has been postponed to Thanksgiving weekend. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud's Pinktoberfest annual event to raise awareness and support those battling any type of cancer has been postponed to Thanksgiving weekend. FILE PHOTO

Pinktoberfest rescheduled for Nov. 26

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Note: After the press deadline, the event was rescheduled. Pinktoberfest 2022, presented by Pink Heals St. Cloud and Logan Smith, takes place Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakefront Park. Pinktoberfest’s goal is to raise awareness and support those battling any type of cancer.
Rob Gallo's home Halloween light extravaganza will look more impressive than this, and be choreographed to music.

Rob Gallo's home Halloween light extravaganza will look more impressive than this, and be choreographed to music.

Poinciana News — It’s October, we cleaned up from Ian … Halloween time!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The 2022 Halloween House at 922 Dartmouth Court is lit! After a Hurricane Ian delay, the house is aglow with some big changes. This elaborate display of lights is synchronized to music (music accessed at 99.7 FM on your radio). This free event is presented by Poinciana resident Rob Gallo.
My FWC reminds boaters to use caution on waterways -- if they have to be out at all. PHOTO/SFWMD

My FWC reminds boaters to use caution on waterways -- if they have to be out at all. PHOTO/SFWMD

FWC urges boaters to use caution in wake of Hurricane Ian

Submitted By My Fwc
Saturday, October 8, 2022
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the focus of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) remains on search and rescue, cleanup, and the safety of Florida’s residents and visitors.
The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department helped extinguish a fire in Cape Coral Monday at a cat foster, part of its assistance in Hurricane Ian-torn Lee County. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department helped extinguish a fire in Cape Coral Monday at a cat foster, part of its assistance in Hurricane Ian-torn Lee County. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud News — Thanks to those helping the helpers in Ian

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Kudos to the Catfish Place for providing over 150 meals for the Deputies and support staff at the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office, who were activated during Hurricane Ian. New Faith Community Church from Holopaw blessed the Florida National Guard at Osceola Heritage Park with a church service.
Foodtrucks at the APV Community Center on Oct. 7 must mean it's Fri-yay!, er, Friday.

Foodtrucks at the APV Community Center on Oct. 7 must mean it's Fri-yay!, er, Friday.

Poinciana News — Some resources for getting through Ian’s aftermath

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Ian! For some, this may have been their first hurricane. Other residents may remember the devastation wrecked by three back-to-back hurricanes in 2004. Now that the storm has passed, here is some information that may help. Osceola County has an online map of road closures due to flooding.
Come ready to eat at the Poinciana Community Center Oct. 7 for Food Truck Friday.

Come ready to eat at the Poinciana Community Center Oct. 7 for Food Truck Friday.

Poinciana News: Food trucks and a pumpkin patch — after Ian

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
As of this writing, Hurricane Ian is brewing in the Gulf. Stay safe and come together as a community. The following events should be taking place after all the storm effects are long gone. It’s not the Great Pumpkin — it’s the Green Lakes Pumpkin Patch Poinciana.
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