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rom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the St. Cloud Lakefront is the place to be for Experience Osceola.

rom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the St. Cloud Lakefront is the place to be for Experience Osceola.

It’s a busy Saturday in the Cloud!

Lisa Goldmacher
Monday, June 13, 2022
Need plans Saturday? Read on! From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the St. Cloud Lakefront is the place to be. The community is invited to Experience Osceola, a showcase of the Osceola business community, brought to you by the Osceola Chamber and Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital.
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Louisa May Alcott Tent #11 celebrated their 10th anniversary in downtown St. Cloud on May 22. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Louisa May Alcott Tent #11 celebrated their 10th anniversary in downtown St. Cloud on May 22. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Celebrating our Armed Forces and their future families

News Staff
Monday, June 13, 2022
Kissimmee’s American Legion Post 10 gathered at its Lakefront Park Lodge to Celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 28.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

Approaching Hurricane Season

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Florida’s hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30 and is a period where hurricanes are more likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean. As June begins, we must remind ourselves how to prepare for a hurricane. The most essential need in natural disasters is clean water.
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The Importance of Native Rangelands in Florida

Brittany Justesen
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Rangelands in Florida are land with native vegetation that have adapted to Florida’s conditions, and during the winter months these rangelands are grazed by livestock. Florida is home to 350 native grass species, but no native grasses are used in planted pasture.
Summer meals at schools; Ready To Work job seeker series at Poinciana Library

Summer meals at schools; Ready To Work job seeker series at Poinciana Library

Poinciana: Summer meals available for students at schools

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Summer BreakSpot Program provides free summer meals for Florida kids under 18, while school is out during the summer months. No application is necessary, just show up to one of the sites in the area.
St. Cloud’s Historic Preservation Board will discuss the City’s nomination for the National Register of Historic Places next week. PHOTO/NPS.GOV

St. Cloud’s Historic Preservation Board will discuss the City’s nomination for the National Register of Historic Places next week. PHOTO/NPS.GOV

City of St. Cloud to hold National Register Nomination workshop

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The City of St. Cloud’s Historic Preservation Board will hold a workshop on June 14 at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the City’s nomination for the National Register of Historic Places.
Get prepared for storm season at St. Cloud's Hurricane Expo.

Get prepared for storm season at St. Cloud's Hurricane Expo.

Hurricane Expo, Sunset Cruise highlight City of St. Cloud's coming events

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Hurricane season is officially here, and the City of St. Cloud will present a free Hurricane Expo at the St. Cloud Civic Center on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Expo will provide the public tips from the experts and other helpful information to get residents prepared for what is expected to...
From left to right: White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, and Snowy Egret. PHOTO/PHIL LANOUE

From left to right: White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, and Snowy Egret. PHOTO/PHIL LANOUE

The Wonderful World of Wading Birds

Krista Stump
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Have you seen white, long-beaked birds in your neighborhood? Maybe a pair of tall birds out for a stroll, or a massive grey bird flying overhead? All these birds are considered wading birds. They love shallow water and frequent lakes, ponds, marshes, wetlands, and streams.
Summer means a jam-packed schedule of programs and activities at the Poinciana Library.

Summer means a jam-packed schedule of programs and activities at the Poinciana Library.

Summer in Poinciana: fireworks, library activities

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Save the Date! Poinciana’s Fireworks Spectacular will be on June 25 from 6-10 p.m. This pre-Independence Day celebration will be held at the Amphitheater Park (625 Country Club Road). There will be live bands, a Kid’s zone, food trucks and vendors.
A message to high school graduating Poinciana seniors in both Polk and Osceola Counties: you have free post high school opportunities available to you!

A message to high school graduating Poinciana seniors in both Polk and Osceola Counties: you have free post high school opportunities available to you!

Still time for Class of ’22 to join Osceola Prosper, Open Door

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday in May. This holiday honors men and woman who died while serving in the U.S. military. It became an official Federal holiday in 1971.
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