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The Southport Farmers Market returns to the Poinciana area this month. FILE PHOTO

The Southport Farmers Market returns to the Poinciana area this month. FILE PHOTO

Poinciana News — Southport Farmers Market returns

Mark your calendars! The Southport Farmers Market, (2001 E. Southport Road) will start up again on Saturday, Sept. 16 and be held every third Saturday of the month until April 20. The Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come to Open Mic Night Thursday at the Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee.

Come to Open Mic Night Thursday at the Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee.

Kissimmee News — Open Mic Night Thursday at the Hart Memorial Library

Thursday night, Aug. 24, from 6-8:30 p.m. is Open Mic Night at the Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee. Adults and teens can share musical talents, spoken word, artist ability or just relax and enjoy. Also at the Library, the Monthly No Pressure Book Club for adults on Wednesday, Aug.
Mary Beth Laufer, a retired substitute teacher and librarian now living in St. Cloud, currently works as a freelance writer that devotes her time to writing. Katelyn’s Crow, a middle grade novel, is her first book.

Mary Beth Laufer, a retired substitute teacher and librarian now living in St. Cloud, currently works as a freelance writer that devotes her time to writing. Katelyn’s Crow, a middle grade novel, is her first book.

St. Cloud’s Mary Beth Laufer receives a Kirkus Star honor for novel

Mary Beth Laufer, a retired substitute teacher and librarian now living in St. Cloud, currently works as a freelance writer that devotes her time to writing.
Dr. Mark Shanoff's "Meet and Treat" tour of high school town hall meetings begins Thursday at 6 p.m. at Poinciana High School. FILE PHOTO

Dr. Mark Shanoff's "Meet and Treat" tour of high school town hall meetings begins Thursday at 6 p.m. at Poinciana High School. FILE PHOTO

Poinciana News — Meet with Superintendent Shanoff in Poinciana

Osceola County School District’s Meet and Treat with new Osceola Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Shanoff will take place at several Osceola County High Schools. The kickoff for these town hall-style events will be Thursday, Aug. 17 at Poinciana High School. On Tuesday, Sept.
Basic etiquette or good manners can help improve how the company is perceived by the client. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Basic etiquette or good manners can help improve how the company is perceived by the client. SUBMITTED PHOTO

A look at landscaper etiquette

A landscaper’s job is to work around clients while making them happy about the aesthetics of their landscaping. Doing so may seem like an easy, get-in-and-get-out type of job, but there are a few basic things you should consider when you get to a property to preform the job.
The national championship of college bass fishing, will take place on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Jan. 9-11, 2024.

The national championship of college bass fishing, will take place on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Jan. 9-11, 2024.

College fishing National Championship returning to Lake Toho

For the second consecutive year, the best college fishing anglers from across the country will visit Lake Toho to crown the top college fishing team in the nation this January.
It’s almost time to breakout those Hawaiian shirts and dust off those grass skirts for the Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Adult Luau!

It’s almost time to breakout those Hawaiian shirts and dust off those grass skirts for the Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Adult Luau!

Poinciana News — It’s almost Luau time; be careful on the roads

As of today, school is back in session for both Osceola and Polk Counties.Now more than ever, drivers need to be aware of children walking to bus stops or schools and extra mindful of the rules of the road. Trying to pass a stopped school bus is illegal and may result in a tragedy.
Come hang out with Main Street and the Chamber later this month.

Come hang out with Main Street and the Chamber later this month.

St. Cloud News — Celebrate with Main Street Aug. 21

St. Cloud Main Street’s Annual Awards and Dinner will be held on Monday, Aug. 2 from 6-9 p.m. at Phyre Brewery and Tavern (918 New York Ave.) The night includes dinner, election of officers and award ceremony.Tickets are $40 for members and $50 for non-members. RSVP athttps://bit.