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Tips for throwing a historic 4th of July party!

Tips for throwing a historic 4th of July party!

Tips for throwing a historic 4th of July party!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
More than 332 million people live in the United States, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. There’s a good chance that, come July 4th, a considerable number of those individuals will be hosting or attending parties to celebrate American independence.
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is a dark, thick, and heavy-bodied snake. It usually has loud rattles on the tip of its tail. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is a dark, thick, and heavy-bodied snake. It usually has loud rattles on the tip of its tail. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

Watch for venomous snakes this summer

Krista Stump
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Florida is home to over 50 native snakes, and as the temperatures warm up these snakes are more active. Four species of snakes found in Central Florida are venomous, meaning their bites inject life-threatening venom into the body.
Passionflowers attract butterflies, some have showy flowers, and some types even have edible fruit. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

Passionflowers attract butterflies, some have showy flowers, and some types even have edible fruit. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

Passionflowers for every Florida yard!

Jessica Sullivan
Monday, June 27, 2022
There is a passionflower for every Central Florida yard; they attract butterflies, some have showy flowers, and some types even have edible fruit! Most passionflowers are vines.
The City of St. Cloud will participate in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson today at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. PHOTO/WATERPARKS.ORG

The City of St. Cloud will participate in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson today at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. PHOTO/WATERPARKS.ORG

This week: swim lessons, Coffee with a Cop, downtown grants

Lisa Goldmacher
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
We’re in Florida, so we have a couple things in long supply: summer heat and pools. Now, what we need is some safety. The 13th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson comes to the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center today (Thursday, June 23) from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Banana shrub has a sweet fragrance that could be called “banana candy.” PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

The Banana shrub has a sweet fragrance that could be called “banana candy.” PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Tropical Shrubs for Osceola County Gardens

Sandy Switek And Eva Pabon
Sunday, June 19, 2022
It seems that many of our showiest shrubs are tropical ones which sometimes cause us extra work in the spring, as stems have died back during the winter. In the worst cases, the shrubs can just die all the way to the ground.
Seniors gather under the porch of Big Toho Marina for several rousing games of bingo. PHOTO/HAYES FINKLEA

Seniors gather under the porch of Big Toho Marina for several rousing games of bingo. PHOTO/HAYES FINKLEA

Thanks to Council on Aging, Wednesday was Fishing Day!

Hayes Finklea
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Wednesday was a big day for seniors involved with the Senior Congregate Dining Club, provided through the Osceola Council on Aging.  Branching out from their normal day-to-day activities, seniors instead met at Big Toho Marina in Kissimmee.
Join the Poinciana Library on June 21 at 3:30 p.m. for their Summer Solstice Spectacular. The Solstice marks the onset of summer and the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. PHOTO/EXPLOREDEEPLY.COM

Join the Poinciana Library on June 21 at 3:30 p.m. for their Summer Solstice Spectacular. The Solstice marks the onset of summer and the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. PHOTO/EXPLOREDEEPLY.COM

Poinciana news — June 21’s a long day; check out the Summer Solstice

Lisa Concepcion
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital will hold an in-person Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting on Saturday, June 18 from 10-11 a.m. Weight loss surgery may improve health and quality of life, yet it also requires some work on the part of the patient which may be overwhelming.
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