Public meetings will be held next week for two major thoroughfares that service or impact the Poinciana area.
Segment 2 of Poinciana Parkway (State Road 538) will extend the four-lane expressway from south of US 17/92 to Osceola/Polk Line Road (County Road 532). That segment also includes an interchange at 17/92, tolled ramps at CR 532 and bridges over the CSX railroad, Old Tampa Highway and US 17/92.
A public information meeting will be held both in-person and virtually on Jan. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Reunion Resort & Golf Club (7593 Gathering Dr.,) Grande Meeting Room E, Online virtual meeting will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-register at https://bit. ly/ SR538ExtensionVPM (Link is case sensitive).
At the same time, the Central Florida Expressway Authority, with Osceola County, has begun design of the proposed capacity improvements of Osceola/ Polk Line Road from Lake Wilson Road to US 17/92. The proposed 3-mile project would improve roadway connections between the extension of Poinciana Parkway and I-4 via CR 532/ Osceola Polk Line Road.
The public information meeting for this project will be held both in-person and virtually on Jan. 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Reunion Resort & Golf Club. The online virtual meeting will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Pre-register at https://bit.ly/CR532CapacityVPM (Link is case sensitive).
During the in-person and virtual meetings, the design team will present plans, answer questions and solicit feedback from attendees. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services, free of charge, should contact Kevin Camara by phone at 786-8591826, or by email at ConstructioneCFXway.com. at least 7 days prior to the meeting. For more information, visit bit.ly/CR532Design (link is case sensitive).
The goals of these projects, per CFX, are to reduce congestion and delays on local roads, enhance the mobility of the area’s growing population and enhance safety and regional connectivity.
The wait is over! Registration is now open for the sixth annual Poinciana Beautiful Homeowners Award Gala. This elegant black and white semi-formal event will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 from 7-10 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) The Poinciana Beautiful Awards program is an opportunity to recognize homeowners who have kept their home’s exterior well maintained and cared for throughout the year. One home from each Village has been chosen by a group of independent judges.
The evening will feature live entertainment and dancing. In addition, there will be table-served hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, awards and recognitions and door prizes. This event is for adults over the age of 21. Limited seating – registration is needed to attend. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3jQhQIk.
The Osceola Business Academy at Poinciana High School is hosting an open house on Thursday, Jan. 12 (today for print readers) at 5:30 p.m. The Osceola Business Academy seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice for future entrepreneurs and innovators with an emphasis on personal development and academics. The program incorporates practical hands-on experience to help build workplace skills and build entrepreneurial goals. For more information, call 407-870-4860.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email lisaconcepcion810@yahoo.com.
