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Double C Bar Ranch Blueberries opened last weekend. PHOTO/DOUBLE C BAR RANCH

Double C Bar Ranch Blueberries opened last weekend. PHOTO/DOUBLE C BAR RANCH

St. Cloud News -- Easter eggs and blueberries

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Double C Bar Ranch Blueberries opened last weekend. This blueberry U-pick-‘em farm is a fun filled day out in the country about 15 miles south of St. Cloud at 4200 Canoe Creek Road on the way down to Kenansville.
Hemlock Avenue in Poinciana at the Marigold Avenue intersection will be closed for what officials say will be 45 days to add dedicated turn lanes on Marigold Avenue. GOOGLE MAPS

Hemlock Avenue in Poinciana at the Marigold Avenue intersection will be closed for what officials say will be 45 days to add dedicated turn lanes on Marigold Avenue. GOOGLE MAPS

Poinciana News -- Intersection expansion requires closure of a Poinciana street

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Starting Monday, Hemlock Avenue in Poinciana at the Marigold Avenue intersection will be closed for what officials say will be 45 days. The reason for this closure is to add a dedicated right and left turn lanes along the northbound and southbound roadway to the Marigold Avenue intersection.
An example of the flotation method to monitor chinch bugs in turf. PHOTO/ Robert Leckel, University of Florida

An example of the flotation method to monitor chinch bugs in turf. PHOTO/ Robert Leckel, University of Florida

Bothered by chinch bugs? Here’s how to deal

Christine Jackson
Monday, March 25, 2024
It’s that time of year again when the clocks go forward, sunshine and higher temperatures are more consistent — welcome to Spring!But we aren’t the only ones excited about spring. Turf pests tend to emerge when temperatures begin to rise consistently.Let's shine a spotlight on the Chinch Bug.
The annual FWC School Fishing Club Program educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida. PHOTO/FWC

The annual FWC School Fishing Club Program educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida. PHOTO/FWC

FWC accepting applications for annual School Fishing Club Program grant

Submitted By Florida Fwc
Sunday, March 24, 2024
The application period is now open for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program. This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.
The Battle of Narcoossee Mill re-enactment celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend at Chisholm Park. FILE PHOTO

The Battle of Narcoossee Mill re-enactment celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend at Chisholm Park. FILE PHOTO

Civil War comes to life at Battle of Narcoossee Mill

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The 30th Annual Battle at Narcoossee Mill takes place this weekend, the fourth weekend in March, the 23rd and 24th at 2700 Chisolm Park Trail beginning at 9:30 a.m. both days (battle begins at 2 p.m.). Admission is $10, kids 5-11 $5 and under 5 are free.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

Happy Fix a Leak Week

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Fix a Leak Week returns! This annual celebration, observed the third week of March, brings awareness to water waste caused by household leaks. Did you know that approximately 10% of homes have leaks that can waste 90 gallons of water or more daily? Don’t let that home be yours.
St. Cloud’s St. Patrick’s Paint the Cloud Green Light Parade Party 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday.

St. Cloud’s St. Patrick’s Paint the Cloud Green Light Parade Party 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday.

March means St. Patrick’s Day and, this year, Easter!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
We know the City of St. Cloud knows how to do New Year’s Eve … now it’s going to show it’s green chops for St. Patrick’s Day!Saturday, St. Cloud’s St. Patrick’s Paint the Cloud Green Light Parade Party will be from 7:30 to 11 p.m.  The parade will start at the Lakefront, go down Pennsylvania Ave.
There is still time for your kids to participate in Osceola Library Systems annual youth literacy magazine, LitMag. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

There is still time for your kids to participate in Osceola Library Systems annual youth literacy magazine, LitMag. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

Your kids can still get in on Osceola Library’s ‘LitMag’

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Have you been to the Marketplace?  The Southport Marketplace takes place the third Saturday of every month.  The next one is Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Enjoy local crafts, baked goods, local honey, plants, jams and jellies, candles and soaps.  The Marketplace is pet friendly.
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