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Partake in another man’s treasure this weekend—the City of St. Cloud’s 2025 City-Wide Fall Garage Sale will be Nov. 14-16.

Partake in another man’s treasure this weekend—the City of St. Cloud’s 2025 City-Wide Fall Garage Sale will be Nov. 14-16.

ST. CLOUD NEWS: Kicking off the holiday season—yes, already—and other weekend events

Kickoff the holiday season right! A Kenansville Country Christmas takes place this Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenansville Silver Spurs Arena (589 First Ave., Kenansville). Start your holiday shopping with lots of local vendors and a special guest—Santa!
Join the Community Garden Education Classes at the Chambers Park Community Center. It’s a series of free, engaging and informative sessions designed for adults interested in gardening.

Join the Community Garden Education Classes at the Chambers Park Community Center. It’s a series of free, engaging and informative sessions designed for adults interested in gardening.

KISSIMMEE NEWS — Camps for the school holidays; sports for the kids, classes for the adults

The city is excited to offer a pair of camps this Thanksgiving season from Nov. 24-26 packed with field trips, for both elementary and middle school students.Camp Discovery Turkey Camp is held at the Oak Street Park Community Center (717 N. Palm Ave.) for ages 5 through fifth grade.
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital will hold a Community Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 12-3 p.m. with facepainting, balloon twists, DJ, bounce house, photo booth and free raffles with prizes.

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital will hold a Community Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 12-3 p.m. with facepainting, balloon twists, DJ, bounce house, photo booth and free raffles with prizes.

POINCIANA NEWS — Family fun ahead of the holidays

The Osceola Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale at the Poinciana Library on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 1-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity to restock your bookshelves and support your reading habits.
Comprising 48 automobiles, the Phil and Martha Bachman Collection will showcase iconic road and competition Ferrari models at the Mecum Kissimmee auto auction Jan. 6-18. (Photo/Michael Kall via Mecum)

Comprising 48 automobiles, the Phil and Martha Bachman Collection will showcase iconic road and competition Ferrari models at the Mecum Kissimmee auto auction Jan. 6-18. (Photo/Michael Kall via Mecum)

Prancing Horse Power: Ferraris rolling into Mecum Jan. 6-18

If Mecum Kissimmee, the “World’s Largest Collector Car Auction”, was trying to set itself apart from previous auctions, which have seen numerous classic pieces sell for seven-figure amounts, it may do that this January courtesy of Christopher Miele and Prancing Horse of Nashville.
EDward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

EDward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Generosity meets strategy with tax-savvy donations

Giving to charity feels good, but understanding the tax benefits can benefit both the charity and you. Whether you donate regularly or are planning your first gift, knowing how charitable tax deductions work can help you make informed decisions while supporting causes you care about.
These pumpkins could be repurposed through Nov. 10 in St. Cloud at the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library and Osceola County Fleet Services. (Photo/Craigslist)

These pumpkins could be repurposed through Nov. 10 in St. Cloud at the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library and Osceola County Fleet Services. (Photo/Craigslist)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Time for Pumpkins ... and Christmas trees?

The City of St. Cloud and Toho Water Authority presents Movie in the Park on Friday, Nov. 7 at the St. Cloud Lakefront Park. Enjoy games, activities and giveaways starting at 5:30 p.m. “The Lorax” will begin at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket and chair! Give your pumpkins a purpose!
Nominations are open for the 2025 Poinciana Beautiful Awards, APV’s annual celebration of homeowners that take pride in their property.

Nominations are open for the 2025 Poinciana Beautiful Awards, APV’s annual celebration of homeowners that take pride in their property.

POINCIANA NEWS — Is your home ‘Poinciana Beautiful’?

Give your pumpkins a purpose! Give your pumpkins a second life—Osceola County’s office of Sustainability invites you to take part in Pumpkins with a Purpose, a seasonal recyclable program that turns pumpkins and fall gords into composts through Nov. 10.
PoincianaFest is a day of Community and Commerce and takes place at the Valencia College Poinciana campus on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PoincianaFest is a day of Community and Commerce and takes place at the Valencia College Poinciana campus on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

POINCIANA NEWS — November means Veteran’s Day and fall — as in festivals

The Solivita Fall Festival 2025 will be on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 395 Village Dr.  This event is free to enter and park.  There will be a free kid’s zone featuring face painting, arts and crafts, chalk board, DJ, popcorn and balloons.
St. Cloud Main Street offer a lil' something for everyone at Witches and Maniacs in downtown St. Cloud on Friday, Oct. 31.

St. Cloud Main Street offer a lil' something for everyone at Witches and Maniacs in downtown St. Cloud on Friday, Oct. 31.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — One last shot at Halloween

St. Cloud Main Street presents Witches and Maniacs in downtown St. Cloud on Friday, Oct. 31 with Trick or Treating from 5-8 p.m. for the kiddies. Enjoy costumes, candy and a little chaos beginning at 8 until 11 p.m. with a block party. An adult costume contest kicks off at 9:15 p.m.
edward Jones. Kenton Scott, CFP

edward Jones. Kenton Scott, CFP

Making the most of Medicare open enrollment

When you turn 65, Medicare becomes a vital part of your health care coverage. But signing up is just the beginning. Many people don't realize that Medicare isn't a "set it and forget it" program.