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Photo/melinda myers Quality garden catalogs will list the cold hardiness zone of trees, shrubs and perennials and usually include the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Navigating garden catalogs to plan for season ahead

News Staff

Monday, January 13, 2020

As garden catalogs are piling up and online versions fill your inbox, your thoughts may turn to the growing season ahead. With so many choices of beautiful flowers and scrumptious

Don’t let pests take over, know when to call expert

Tory Moore

Monday, January 13, 2020

Florida homeowners have some relief from pests this time of year which makes it the perfect time to shop for a pest control service, according to University of Florida Institute

Patronis: Beware of home heating fires during winter months

News Staff

Monday, January 13, 2020

As Floridians across the state face the possibility of freezing cold temperatures, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis offers fire safety precautions to take when families

SALOME’S STARS: For the week of Dec. 9.

Courtesy of Metro

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

•ARIES (March 21 to April 19) That change in holiday travel plans might be more vexing than you’d expected. But try to take it in stride.

Aquatica Orlando, voted Orlando’s No. 1 waterpark, is racing into 2020 with a one-of-a-kind new park attraction that will thrill park-goers—Florida’s first-ever dueling water slide, Riptide Race.

Florida’s first ever dueling water slide debuts at Aquatica Orlando in 2020

News Staff

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Starting atop a 68-foot tower, riders will be able to grab a raft and take their mark in side-by-side racing lanes at top speeds.

Sleigh bells are ringing and Santa Claus has come to town, marking the start of the Christmas season at ICON Park.

Santa arrives at ICON Park to mark start of Christmas festivities

News Staff

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Santa Claus parked his sleigh right on the front lawn, as he readies his naughty and nice lists for Christmas Day.

Until Sunday, Jan. 5, Lake Nona Town Center will transform into a true winter wonderland. Photo/TDC Marketing

A festive festival: Oh What Fun! A Holiday Festival in Lake Nona

News Staff

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Lake Nona is kicking off the holiday season with its second Oh What Fun! A Holiday Festival featuring a flurry of festive activities for the whole family. Until Sunday, Jan.

A city of Kissimmee staffer begins to decorate the Christmas tree in front of City Hall on Monday. The tree lighting ceremony will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. The event will feature holiday music, treats and the special visit of Santa Claus.

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Brian McBride - Editor

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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