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November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and doctors are encouraging people who have the disease or may be at risk to practice healthy eating this season. PHOTO/METRO CREATIVE

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and doctors are encouraging people who have the disease or may be at risk to practice healthy eating this season. PHOTO/METRO CREATIVE

Plan for a healthy holiday season during Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and HCA Florida Healthcare doctors are encouraging people who have the disease or may be at risk to “know your numbers”–cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and weight– and practice healthy eating this holiday season.
See who's offering Thanksgiving meals to those in need this season.

See who's offering Thanksgiving meals to those in need this season.

POINCIANA NEWS — Giving thanks by giving Thanksgiving meals

Soni Family Practice is hosting a free turkey giveaway on Thursday, Nov. 21 starting at 11 a.m. at 1060 Cypress Parkway, Unit 101. One turkey per family, while supplies last. For more information, call 863-777-2340.There will be a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m.
Construction on the $16 million project will require parking and service and access road closures. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

Construction on the $16 million project will require parking and service and access road closures. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

$16M St. Cloud ball field expansion leads to some closures — here's the details

Ground has broken on an expansion of the city ball field complex on 17th Street, and with work beginning Monday, it means fences will be installed to block access beginning Monday (Nov. 18) to three areas around the complex to make way for construction.
Poinciana residents can attend a Nov. 19 open house regarding the studies on the proposed elevated expressway along the median of Cypress Parkway (the Southport Connector). FILE PHOTO

Poinciana residents can attend a Nov. 19 open house regarding the studies on the proposed elevated expressway along the median of Cypress Parkway (the Southport Connector). FILE PHOTO

POINCIANA NEWS — Hear about Cypress Parkway expressway plan at Nov. 19 meeting

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Central Florida Expressway Authority will hold an informal community open house to discuss the Project Development and Environmental Study regarding the proposed elevated expressway along the median of Cypress Parkway (the Southport Connector). It will be held from 3-7 p.m.
Walk in the Stones, presented by the City of St. Cloud, is a free outdoor walking museum at the historical Mt. Peace Cemetery at 755 E. 10th St. on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Walk in the Stones, presented by the City of St. Cloud, is a free outdoor walking museum at the historical Mt. Peace Cemetery at 755 E. 10th St. on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Annual Festival of Trees begins Friday

The Church of St. Luke & St. Peter (2745 Canoe Creek Road) presents its Christmas Festival of Trees on Friday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Osceola Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Poinciana Library — Nov. 7-9

Osceola Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Poinciana Library — Nov. 7-9

POINCIANA NEWS — Book sale and more at Poinciana Library

The Osceola Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale starting today, Thursday, Nov. 7 from 12-5 p.m., continuing Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity to support your reading habits while also supporting the Friends.
On Nov. 15-17, St. Cloud residents can have garage sales without applying for a permit. GRAPHIC/METRO

On Nov. 15-17, St. Cloud residents can have garage sales without applying for a permit. GRAPHIC/METRO

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Another man’s treasure: check out the city-wide garage sales

The bi-annual St. Cloud Citywide Garage Sale takes place Nov. 15-17. On these dates, residents can have garage sales without applying for a permit. Clean out your closets and garages and make some extra holiday money. The 3rd Annual Merry Navidad will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.