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Poinciana Lakes Plaza on Cypress Parkway is slated to have a Ross, Petco, Outback Restaurant, TJ Max, Crunch Fitness, Ulta Beauty, 5 Below, TD Bank, Rack Room Shoes, Burlington and Bojangles. POINCIANALAKESPLAZA.COM

Poinciana Lakes Plaza on Cypress Parkway is slated to have a Ross, Petco, Outback Restaurant, TJ Max, Crunch Fitness, Ulta Beauty, 5 Below, TD Bank, Rack Room Shoes, Burlington and Bojangles. POINCIANALAKESPLAZA.COM

Poinciana News — 2024 brings new medical, professional development to Poinciana

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Merry Christmas Poinciana! There’s plenty of new things coming your way! Poinciana Lakes Plaza on Cypress Parkway will have a Ross, Petco, Outback Restaurant, TJ Max, Crunch Fitness, Ulta Beauty, 5 Below, TD Bank, Rack Room Shoes, Burlington and Bojangles.
Bundle up and check out the City’s showing of The Santa Clause on Saturday, Dec. 23 at Hopkins Park at sunset (around 6:30).

Bundle up and check out the City’s showing of The Santa Clause on Saturday, Dec. 23 at Hopkins Park at sunset (around 6:30).

St. Cloud News — Relax and enjoy Christmas, St. Cloud style! Here’s how

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
It’s a Merry Christmas, St. Cloud style! Double C Bar Ranch (4200 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville) presents a Berry Merry Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy oak fired grilled burgers, fries, hot dogs, chips, popcorn, candy and drinks. Face painting and Santa will be onsite.
Carlton Ward's striking photograph of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973 is featured on the state’s new Protect the Panther license plate. PHOTO/FWC

Carlton Ward's striking photograph of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973 is featured on the state’s new Protect the Panther license plate. PHOTO/FWC

Protect the Panther license plate now available

Staff Report
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Those who like to help with state-level causes by purchasing a license plate can assist the Florida Panther with a new plate now available through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The Protect the Panther license plate is now available to Florida motorists.
Gopher tortoises in “intensive care” recovering from shell damage need time and medical attention to heal before being released back into the wild. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Gopher tortoises in “intensive care” recovering from shell damage need time and medical attention to heal before being released back into the wild. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Osceola-based Swamp Girl Adventures rescues turtles across Central Florida

Terry Lloyd
Friday, December 15, 2023
Kim Titterington, Director of Swamp Girl Adventures, has always been fascinated with reptiles and amphibians, ever since a neighbor began teaching children on her street all about them.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

Celebrating 20 years of Toho Water Authority

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Toho Water Authority (Toho) is celebrating 20 years of providing water, sewer and reclaimed water services to Osceola County. Over the years, Toho has been through an incredible evolution.
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.
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