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Don't get spooked by Friday the 13th! Come check out food and art in downtown on Friday!

Don't get spooked by Friday the 13th! Come check out food and art in downtown on Friday!

Check out the Food & Art Festival on the 13th

Don’t fear Friday the 13th! The Downtown St. Cloud Food and Art Festival takes place on Friday from 5-9 p.m. This event in the Downtown Historic District is an evening of sampling from the City’s unique eateries, bars and cafes. There will be vendors displaying their artwork.
Discovery Intermediate teacher Laura Rojas-Gotay is nominated as one of 10 finalists for the 2024-2025 Bill of Rights Institute National Civics Teacher of the Year Award. GRAPHIC/BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE

Discovery Intermediate teacher Laura Rojas-Gotay is nominated as one of 10 finalists for the 2024-2025 Bill of Rights Institute National Civics Teacher of the Year Award. GRAPHIC/BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE

Discovery’s Rojas among nation’s top Civics teachers

Congratulations to Discovery Intermediate School’s Laura Rojas-Gotay for being considered in the top 10 Civics Teachers in the United States.
 The Brooklyn Rose Strong 5K hosted by the Lakefront Striders, in memory of childhood cancer Brooklyn Rose Medina, is a 5K run, walk and festival on Saturday, Sept. 14 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront.

The Brooklyn Rose Strong 5K hosted by the Lakefront Striders, in memory of childhood cancer Brooklyn Rose Medina, is a 5K run, walk and festival on Saturday, Sept. 14 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Run a 5K, help fight childhood cancer

September is Children’s Cancer Awareness Month – the time of year to honor children affected by pediatric cancer.  The Brooklyn Rose Strong 5K hosted by the Lakefront Striders, in memory of childhood cancer Brooklyn Rose Medina, is a 5K run, walk and festival on Saturday, Sept.
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital will hold a Nursing Hiring Event on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 1-3 p.m. HCA FLORIDA

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital will hold a Nursing Hiring Event on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 1-3 p.m. HCA FLORIDA

POINCIANA NEWS — HCA Poinciana looking for a few good nurses

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital will hold a Nursing Hiring Event on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 1-3 p.m. The hospital will be interviewing registered nurses for medical surgery, PCU, house supervisor and emergency room. Bring your resume – interviews are on the spot!
Chandler Riggs, most known for Carl in The Walking Dead, talks with The Kissimmee Experience host Jen Bonner at the Aug. 15 debut of three of the Season 2 episodes that highlight what the area has to offer, beyond the theme parks. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Chandler Riggs, most known for Carl in The Walking Dead, talks with The Kissimmee Experience host Jen Bonner at the Aug. 15 debut of three of the Season 2 episodes that highlight what the area has to offer, beyond the theme parks. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

‘The Kissimmee Experience’ Season 2 debuts

Experience Kissimmee, the tourism marketing arm for our area, has taken the essence of living an experience in Kissimmee to the screen.
PHOTO/FWC Florida’s annual summer wild turkey survey is a part of a multi-state initiative aimed at better understanding the reproductive success and abundance of wild turkeys.

PHOTO/FWC Florida’s annual summer wild turkey survey is a part of a multi-state initiative aimed at better understanding the reproductive success and abundance of wild turkeys.

FWC: Report all wild turkey sightings through Aug. 31

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Floridians to report all sightings of wild turkeys between now and Aug. 31. This includes hens (with or without poults) and bearded turkeys.
Valencia College Poinciana’s Accelerated Skills Training Tour takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Valencia College Poinciana’s Accelerated Skills Training Tour takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m.

POINCIANA NEWS — Accelerated Skills on display at Valencia Poinciana

Prepare for high-demand, higher wage careers in a short amount of time. Accelerated Skills Training programs focus on intensive, hands-on training designed to help individuals get a job and make more money in just weeks.Valencia College Poinciana’s AST Tour takes place on Wednesday, Aug.
Saturday will be a great day for a downtown St. Cloud Sidewalk Sale ... among other events and deals.

Saturday will be a great day for a downtown St. Cloud Sidewalk Sale ... among other events and deals.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Saturday’s the day for downtown deals!

This Saturday, Aug. 17, support local businesses and get some good deals!The Downtown St. Cloud Sidewalk Sale will start at 10 a.m., featuring businesses along New York Avenue, 11th Stree and Pennsylvania Avenue. Get a jumpstart into the new season.
Toho’s Water Conservation team will gladly set your irrigation timer  at no cost to you. Photo/Toho Water Authority

Toho’s Water Conservation team will gladly set your irrigation timer at no cost to you. Photo/Toho Water Authority

Summertime tips for healthy yards

As the summer continues, the relentless heat of the season continues to bear down on us. These are some of the hottest days of the year, which means that staying hydrated is crucial not just for us, but also for our plants and yard.