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

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

Country Thunder Florida to roll into Kissimmee Sept. 10-12

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.
Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee Parks & Recreation to offer No School Day Camp on Feb. 19

The city of Kissimmee’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer No School Day Camp on Friday, Feb. 19, for participants from kindergarten to fifth grade (students must be 5 years old). The camp will be offered at the Oak Street Park Community Center located at 717 N. Palm Ave., Kissimmee.
Give Kids The World President and CEO Pamela Landwirth greets a family at the village.

Give Kids The World President and CEO Pamela Landwirth greets a family at the village.

The magic has returned to Give Kids the World village

Nearly 10 months to the day that it closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Give Kids The World village reopened its whimsical gates to wish families on Jan. 17. The day represented a joyful homecoming for the families as well as GKTW staff and volunteers.
Retired history teacher John Holmes shares the history of the Florida cow hunters at Pioneer Village.

Retired history teacher John Holmes shares the history of the Florida cow hunters at Pioneer Village.

Living History Day at Pioneer Village

Osceola History presents Living History Day at Pioneer Village on Saturday, Feb. 13. This month’s theme focuses on Osceola County’s cattle history. The event features pioneer re-enactors and demonstrations, tours of the historic family homes and children’s activities. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Poinciana

Poinciana

Poinciana Association to host first virtual talent show

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) presents its first Poinciana’s Virtual Talent Show. This talent competition is open to all ages. If you can sing, dance or act this is your time to shine! The first-place prize is a $100 Amazon gift card; $75 for second-place; and $25 for third.
The Everglades is known as a water shed.

The Everglades is known as a water shed.

We all live in a watershed

Water is essential to life on this planet. It is not only essential for humans, but plants and wildlife rely on it for survival as well. You probably remember learning the water cycle, but did you know you’re currently standing in a watershed?