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PHOTO / METRO CREATIVE

PHOTO / METRO CREATIVE

FWC’s tips for co-existing with alligators

With the warmer Central Florida spring weather now here, alligators will be becoming more active and visible.According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the American alligator is a conservation success story in Florida.
It's Borrow Pit Fishing time for the kids! PHOTO / METRO CREATIVE

It's Borrow Pit Fishing time for the kids! PHOTO / METRO CREATIVE

This weekend: yard sales, fishing at the Borrow Pit

The City of St. Cloud’s Semi-Annual City-Wide Garage Sale is set for this weekend, April 19-21. Any resident or business in city limits can hold a garage sale without a city permit. See if you can rescue another man’s treasure! The City of St.
Celebrate Earth Day by picking up a new tree at Valencia College Poinciana at Commissioner Brandon Arrington's event. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Celebrate Earth Day by picking up a new tree at Valencia College Poinciana at Commissioner Brandon Arrington's event. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Arbor Day is coming! Get a tree!

Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington will host an Earth Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at the Valencia College Poinciana Campus.This drive-up outdoor event will distribute 4-6 foot trees in three-gallon containers. Native flowering plants will also be available.
Head over to A Taste of Main Street at the St. Cloud Marina Saturday. The event features refreshments and small bites showcased by the eateries of St. Cloud and Kissimmee Main Street.

Head over to A Taste of Main Street at the St. Cloud Marina Saturday. The event features refreshments and small bites showcased by the eateries of St. Cloud and Kissimmee Main Street.

St. Cloud News — A busy Saturday in downtown

Saturday April 13 will be a busy one in downtown St. Cloud.The inaugural Home & Garden event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The streets will be filled with pop-ups, food vendors, music and more.Then head over to A Taste of Main Street at the St. Cloud Marina from 6-9 p.m.
Check out the District 3 Community Resource Network Event takes place on Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus to find out about services available in Poinciana.

Check out the District 3 Community Resource Network Event takes place on Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus to find out about services available in Poinciana.

Poinciana News — Learn about local services Wednesday

Do you know all the services available to you in Poinciana? The 2024 District 3 Community Resource Network Event takes place on Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

It's Water Conservation Month

April is water conservation month!  This month is observed nationally to educate the public about how to manage water resources wisely, and to promote the need to conserve water.
Country Thunder announced its lineup for the annual festival coming to Osceola Heritage Park Oct. 18-20 — at least most of it. GRAPHIC/COUNTRY THUNDER

Country Thunder announced its lineup for the annual festival coming to Osceola Heritage Park Oct. 18-20 — at least most of it. GRAPHIC/COUNTRY THUNDER

Zimmerman, Pardi heading to Country Thunder — but there’s more

The 2024 installment of Country Thunder Florida won’t be at Osceola Heritage Park for another six months, but country music fans now have two-thirds of the headliners for the weekend-long festival coming Oct. 18-20.
Crafters, beer and food vendors, a car show, entertainment and games are all part of the St. Cloud Spring Fling on Saturday.  FILE PHOTO

Crafters, beer and food vendors, a car show, entertainment and games are all part of the St. Cloud Spring Fling on Saturday. FILE PHOTO

Check out the Spring Fling!

The Rotary Club of St. Cloud’s 41st Annual Spring Fling 2024 and Bass Tournament takes place on Saturday, April 6 at the St. Cloud Lakefront. The Bass Tournament will be on the waters of East Lake Toho at Chisolm Park. Check in for the tournament is at 5:30 a.m. and weigh-in is at 2 p.m.
Summer is right around the corner. The School District of Osceola County’s 2024 summer school programs offer learning opportunities.

Summer is right around the corner. The School District of Osceola County’s 2024 summer school programs offer learning opportunities.

Summer school programs now on the calendar

Summer is right around the corner. The School District of Osceola County’s 2024 summer school programs offer learning opportunities when school is not in session.  There are several in the Poinciana area.  The registration window closes Monday, April 29.