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Florida citrus is harvested October through June

Florida citrus is harvested October through June

It’s Florida citrus season

Jessica Sullivan
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Citrus is Florida’s most valuable crop, with over 430,000 acres in citrus groves throughout the state. Florida citrus is harvested October through June. Most of Florida’s citrus is processed for juice, but plenty of fresh fruit is available at groves, farm stands, and groceries throughout Florida.
PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

Monster Bulls in Kissimmee had 'sold out' crowd

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Monster Bulls hosted by the Silver Spurs Riding Club had a “sold out" crowd Saturday with only 35 percent capacity (2,800 guests and fans). The capacity was set in place as part of the club’s commitment to keeping their fans, volunteers and contestants safe with COVID-19.
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Elton is PMC Physician of the Year

Lisa Concepcion
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Donald Elton, board certified pulmonary and critical care physician at Poinciana medical Center, for being recognized as Poinciana Medical Center’s 2020 Physician of the Year. Readers of this column may remember that it was Dr.
Wilda Belisle, senior vice president of Meals on Wheels at the Osceola Council on Aging, entertaining seniors at the Valentine's Day Drive-Through event. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNCIL ON AGING

Wilda Belisle, senior vice president of Meals on Wheels at the Osceola Council on Aging, entertaining seniors at the Valentine's Day Drive-Through event. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNCIL ON AGING

Osceola Council on Aging celebrates Valentine's Day with food, gifts for seniors

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
Here are some photos from the Osceola Council on Aging’s Valentine’s Drive-Through event for their seniors that took place on Wednesday.   The clients had a great time and they enjoyed the fanfare.
Toho Water

Toho Water

Show your toilet, plumbing some love this February

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
February is the month of love. It's not all about romantic gestures though. We want to remind you to LOVE your toilet and plumbing. Whether that’s by canning and disposing of grease or placing wipes in the trash, fixing running toilets and effective plumbing is something we can't live without.
Eric Church will be one of the headliner’s when Country Thunder returns to Kissimmee Sept. 10-12. PHOTO/12THSTREETBEAT

Eric Church will be one of the headliner’s when Country Thunder returns to Kissimmee Sept. 10-12. PHOTO/12THSTREETBEAT

Country Thunder returns Sept. 10-12

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Eric Church, Morgan Wallen and Dierks Bentley are locked and loaded when Country Thunder storms into Kissimmee Sept. 10-12. “It’s going to feel incredible getting back to the Sunshine State,” said Country Thunder Music Festivals CEO Troy Vollhoffer.
Wendy Coshignano-Ford

Wendy Coshignano-Ford

February is National Senior Independence Month

Wendy Coschignano-ford
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
February is known as the month to celebrate Valentine’s Day and commemorate Black History Month, but what you might not know is February is also designated as National Senior Independence Month; the perfect time for Osceola seniors to celebrate their independence while taking steps to maintain that...
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APV Village elections are Feb. 9

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The APV 2021 Village Board Elections is on Tuesday, Feb. 9, between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center, 445 Marigold Ave. Poinciana home and property owners are permitted to vote in this election. Visit https://www.apvcommunity.
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