St. Cloud News — What’s that snake? Find out on the 11th

  • The St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall will hold an Open House Wednesday, July 12 from 5-7 p.m.
    The St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall will hold an Open House Wednesday, July 12 from 5-7 p.m.

Don’t worry about snakes on a plane, worry about keeping them out of your home! Check out Venomous Snakes, presented by UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, at the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library on Tuesday, July 11 from 1-2 p.m. Learn how to identify and avoid venomous snakes by knowing what snakes to look out for and keep them away from your home. Advance registration is required. To register, call 321-697-3000.

Looking for that perfect venue? The next St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall Open House will be on Wednesday, July 12 from 5-7 p.m. Event professionals will be on-site and available to answer any of your questions. St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall is located at 1104 Lakeshore Blvd. For information, call 407-957-7392.

Up for a hike next weekend? The Florida Native Plant Society Pine Lily Chapter will hold a hike through the Lake Lizzie Preserve – South Loop, 6495 Old Melbourne Hwy., on Saturday, July 15 at 8 a.m. Look for native plants on this scenic trail. For more information, go to www.fnps-pinelily.eventbrite.com.

Operation VetFirst will present “Because of the Brave Festival” on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park (1214 10th St.) This local non-profit is looking to raise funds to assist veterans and first responders. This event will include a DJ, food trucks and children’s games. Sponsors and vendors are needed for this event. If interested, email info@operationvet firstfoundation.org.

As you read on the front page of this week’s News-Gazette, the City of St. Cloud recently received a $1.2 million Federal Transportation Grant to fund the Project Development and Environmental Study for the reconstruction of 10th Street from U.S. 192 to Narcoossee Road. The City solicited input from the residents and users of the 4-mile roadway to identify needed improvements. To view the project video, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfwoNUZLSU.

If you have any St. Cloud news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-319-9700 or email lcgoldmacher@yahoo.com.