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St. Cloud’s 22nd annual tree swap, “Don’t Curb it, Swap it” takes place on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Peghorn Nature Park. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud’s 22nd annual tree swap, “Don’t Curb it, Swap it” takes place on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Peghorn Nature Park. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Get a tree for your tree

Lisa Goldmacher
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Vendor spots are available for Hot Wheels Diecast Event on Saturday, Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 915 New York Ave. Vendor fee is $20 per table with a $2 entry for quests. There will be food, games and raffles. For more information, call 352-304-2295.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Managing risk at different stages of life

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
As an investor, you will always need to deal with risk of some kind. How can you manage the risk that accompanies the volatility of the financial markets? The answer depends somewhat on where you are in life.
Celebrate "Jolabokaflod" at the St. Cloud Veterans Library — we'll even tell you what it is! (Photo/Hepburn Library of Waddington)

Celebrate "Jolabokaflod" at the St. Cloud Veterans Library — we'll even tell you what it is! (Photo/Hepburn Library of Waddington)

Holiday celebrations at the Library, Women’s Club

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Celebrate the season! Jolabokaflod Celebration is the Icelandic tradition of “Christmas Book Flood”, where books are the main gift exchanged on Christmas eve and families spend the night reading them together.
Children can "Party with Santa" and play Bingo for the holidays in Poinciana.

Children can "Party with Santa" and play Bingo for the holidays in Poinciana.

Are you ready to party with Santa?

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Are you ready to Party with Santa?  Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington’s Party with Santa is at the Valencia College Poinciana campus on Friday, Dec. 19 from 6-7 p.m. and you’re invited! (If you live in Osceola County, of course).
Enjoy a 23-foot movie screen playing “The Santa Clause” at dusk Dec. 13 at the Double C Bar Ranch.

Enjoy a 23-foot movie screen playing “The Santa Clause” at dusk Dec. 13 at the Double C Bar Ranch.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Get Christmas-y on Saturday

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The 2025 Christmas at the Farm at Double C Bar Ranch takes place on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a 23-foot movie screen playing “The Santa Clause” at dusk (bring a chair or blanket). Santa Claus will be there— kids, make your list, and be sure you’re being good!
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) 32nd Annual Christmas Parade and Celebration is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m.

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) 32nd Annual Christmas Parade and Celebration is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m.

POINCIANA NEWS — It’s APV Parade time!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) 32nd Annual Christmas Parade and Celebration is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Is this a good year for tax-loss harvesting?

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Thanks to market swings, evolving tax laws and new technology, it may be a good year to consider tax-loss harvesting – a strategy that can help reduce taxes and improve long-term returns.What is tax-loss harvesting?
The Hunter Arms Hotel will host a Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a pop-up market with a Christmas twist.

The Hunter Arms Hotel will host a Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a pop-up market with a Christmas twist.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — How to give a Blessing Basket, and more

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Confession of the Hand’s seventh Annual Food Drive Blessing Baskets runs until Sunday, Dec. 14. They will collect non-perishable foods for families in need within our local schools. These Blessing Bags will go home with these families to have meals over winter break.
Ugly Bingo Party takes place on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Poinciana Community Center.

Ugly Bingo Party takes place on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Poinciana Community Center.

POINCIANA NEWS — Did we hear about a parade of ugly sweaters?

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Christmas Parade and Celebration is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. making its way from Cypress Parkway to Vance Harmon Park. This family-friendly event features a grand parade with dozens of floats and participants.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

New Year’s financial resolutions: Making them stick

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly.Financial goals consistently top the list of New Year’s resolutions.
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