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At the Osceola Council on Aging’s 50th Anniversary celebration in February 2021, Beverly Hougland (right) cut the ceremonial cake with current CEO Wendy Ford. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

At the Osceola Council on Aging’s 50th Anniversary celebration in February 2021, Beverly Hougland (right) cut the ceremonial cake with current CEO Wendy Ford. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

COUNCIL'S CORNER: Beverly Hougland – my mentor, my friend

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Friday, October 3, 2025
How do you sum up decades of memories and reflect on accomplishments of a boss, friend, mentor, pseudo-mom, and most of all, amazing human being, in just a few short paragraphs?Let me try.
Join the St. Cloud Police Department in recognizing National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the St. Cloud Lakefront. (Graphic/St. Cloud Police)

Join the St. Cloud Police Department in recognizing National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the St. Cloud Lakefront. (Graphic/St. Cloud Police)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Celebrate safety with SCPD at National Night Out

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Join the St. Cloud Police Department in recognizing National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 4-7 p.m. with an event at Lakefront Park. The evening will feature safety presentations, Touch-a-Truck, a live DJ, games and activities and onsite food trucks.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Planning your business exit: Start with the end in mind

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
If you own a business, you’ve probably spent countless hours thinking about how to grow it, manage daily operations and serve your customers. But have you thought about how you’ll eventually step away from it?
Hastings Ranch and Farm will be hosting a farm festival for four weekends this year beginning Saturday, Oct. 11.

Hastings Ranch and Farm will be hosting a farm festival for four weekends this year beginning Saturday, Oct. 11.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Another busy Saturday in the Cloud!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The St. Cloud Women’s Club 10th Annual Craft Show and Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. parking and admission. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, hot dog, beverage and snack stand. Vendor spaces are available.
The only time there's things more scary in Poinciana than the traffic is Halloween.

The only time there's things more scary in Poinciana than the traffic is Halloween.

POINCIANA NEWS — Halloween, really? Yes, really. (But it’s cooler then!)

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Access Community Health will hold a food pantry giveaway on Thursday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m., (4543 Pleasant Hill Road Suite F). Attendees will be able to get a free bag of fruits and vegetables. One bag per household, while supplies last. For more information, call 863421-0223.
Katherine “Kaye” Whaley becomes the fourth lady Big Boss in the Silver Spurs Rodeo’s 83-year history. (Photo/Silver Spurs Riding Club)

Katherine “Kaye” Whaley becomes the fourth lady Big Boss in the Silver Spurs Rodeo’s 83-year history. (Photo/Silver Spurs Riding Club)

Silver Spurs Rodeo under watchful eye of Spurs’ Big Boss-lady

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The annual Boots, Bulls and Barrels rodeo event on Oct. 4 will attract great cowboys and cowgirls, and thousands of fans. Another hundred or so will put on the event, and a pair of those watchful eyes will belong to Katharine “Kaye” Whaley, the newly-minted Silver Spurs Rodeo Big Boss.
The City of St. Cloud presents Aloha End of Summer Bash on Friday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Marina Banquet Hall.

The City of St. Cloud presents Aloha End of Summer Bash on Friday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Marina Banquet Hall.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — The end of summer? And more ...

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The St. Cloud Police Department and St. Cloud Council member Jennifer Paul presents a Community Town Hall on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Marina Banquet Hall. The topic will be Traffic Stops: What to Expect.
The last opportunity to view the Southport Connector Expressway Study Public Hearing is on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center. (Graphic/Polk Transportation Planning Organization)

The last opportunity to view the Southport Connector Expressway Study Public Hearing is on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center. (Graphic/Polk Transportation Planning Organization)

POINCIANA NEWS — Last chance to view Southport Connector plans

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The last opportunity to view the Southport Connector Expressway Study Public Hearing is on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center, 445 Marigold Ave. and at the Anthony DePalma Center, 395 Marigold Ave. To register for the public hearings, go to https://www.
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