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There is still time to nominate a home for the annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards, which show pride maintaining their homes. PHOTO/APV

There is still time to nominate a home for the annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards, which show pride maintaining their homes. PHOTO/APV

Poinciana News — Nominate those Poinciana Beautiful homes

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
There is still time to nominate your home or your neighbor’s home for the annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards. The homes that are nominated have shown pride maintaining their homes, which shows pride for the community.
Light up the Park takes place Dec. 15-17 from 6-9 p.m. nightly at Peghorn Park.

Light up the Park takes place Dec. 15-17 from 6-9 p.m. nightly at Peghorn Park.

St. Cloud News — Christmas keeps you busy in the Cloud!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
If you aren’t busy with friends or family this holiday season, the City of St. Cloud and other community partners can certainly help! Light up the Park takes place Dec. 15-17 from 6-9 p.m. nightly at Peghorn Park, 2101 Peghorn Way.
Gatorland's Savannah Boan holds the park's new editions, a rare leucistic gator (left) with little to no pigment, and a traditional baby gator. PHOTO/GATORLAND

Gatorland's Savannah Boan holds the park's new editions, a rare leucistic gator (left) with little to no pigment, and a traditional baby gator. PHOTO/GATORLAND

Rare leucistic white alligator born at Gatorland — and you can name her

Staff Report
Thursday, December 7, 2023
With now two rare species of alligators being bred within Osceola County, is it safe to call these parts "Rare Gatorville" now? Gatorland announced Thursday the birth of an extremely rare leucistic white alligator, which the park is calling, "The rarest genetic variation in the American alligator.
Christmas in the Cloud at Amazing Animals is one of a handful of holiday events occurring in St. Cloud this week.

Christmas in the Cloud at Amazing Animals is one of a handful of holiday events occurring in St. Cloud this week.

St. Cloud News -- Christmas events on full glow in the Cloud!

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Festival of Trees, a two-day event at the Church of St. Luke and St. Peter (2745 Canoe Creek Road), takes place on Friday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to look at beautifully decorated trees and decorations.
Featuring dozens of floats, marching bands, schools, community organizations and other participants, the APV Christmas Parade will make its way down Cypress Parkway to Vance Harmon Park with the holiday celebration at the amphitheater at the Vance Harmon Complex.

Featuring dozens of floats, marching bands, schools, community organizations and other participants, the APV Christmas Parade will make its way down Cypress Parkway to Vance Harmon Park with the holiday celebration at the amphitheater at the Vance Harmon Complex.

Poinciana News -- Get ready to celebrate Christmas Poinciana style at APV parade

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) presents its 30th Annual 2023 Christmas Parade and Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Featuring dozens of floats, marching bands, schools, community organizations and other participants.
Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora). PHOTO/FWC

Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora). PHOTO/FWC

FWC seeks public input on native plant list

Submitted By Florida Fwc
Monday, December 4, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on a draft addendum to the State Wildlife Action Plan. The purpose of this addendum is to incorporate 596 native plant species into the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need list.
It is necessary to study our microclimates in our own yards. I have a list of plants which permanently froze to death in my yard before I did this. Included are Foxtail palms, mango, avocado, poinsettia (pictured), cocoplum, and anthurium. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

It is necessary to study our microclimates in our own yards. I have a list of plants which permanently froze to death in my yard before I did this. Included are Foxtail palms, mango, avocado, poinsettia (pictured), cocoplum, and anthurium. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

How hardy should your Osceola County plants be?

Sandi Switek
Sunday, December 3, 2023
On Nov. 15, a new plant hardiness zone map was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This map shows the average minimum temperatures observed during the past 30 years (1991-2020).
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold an open-to-the-public, in-person meeting Dec. 5 in Orlando.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold an open-to-the-public, in-person meeting Dec. 5 in Orlando.

FWC to meet Dec. 5 in Orlando; half-off licenses available

News Staff
Saturday, December 2, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold an open-to-the-public, in-person meeting Dec. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando (9801 International Drive) at 8:30 a.m. The current agenda for this one-day meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/40UEtwK.
Expect as much fun at the St. Cloud Christmas Parade as pictured here in 2022. FILE PHOTO

Expect as much fun at the St. Cloud Christmas Parade as pictured here in 2022. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud News — Amazing weekend of holiday events in the Cloud

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
This first weekend of December is an amazing holiday time in St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, takes place in front of the (allnew!) City Hall Friday, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy musical performances, crafts, games and rides, snowslide, a visit with Santa and more.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be in Poinciana Saturday as part of the “Together as One Christmas Tour” toy giveaway.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be in Poinciana Saturday as part of the “Together as One Christmas Tour” toy giveaway.

Poinciana News — Toy drives, holiday drive-thrus, and more!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be in Poinciana Saturday as part of the “Together as One Christmas Tour” toy giveaway. The team is touring the County, bringing gifts to special children. On Dec. 2 from 1-3 p.m., the tour comes to the Mary Jane Arrington Gym.
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