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July is Smart Irrigation Month

Irrigation systems need regular maintenance to keep them working efficiently year after year. Damage from lawn equipment or improper use can cause leaks and other serious problems that can cost you a significant amount of wasted water.
Larisa Roderick, who in 2019 helped secure 61 military headstones for veterans buried in Mt. Peace Cemetery, will explain what is fiction and what is real regarding St. Cloud’s history on Saturday.

Larisa Roderick, who in 2019 helped secure 61 military headstones for veterans buried in Mt. Peace Cemetery, will explain what is fiction and what is real regarding St. Cloud’s history on Saturday.

St. Cloud News — ‘Fact or Fiction’, St. Cloud style, on Saturday

Ever wonder about some of the colorful tales of St. Cloud’s history that you’ve heard and wondered, “Is that for real?” Find out Saturday. Learn about “The Myths and Realities of St. Cloud” on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Cloud Heritage Museum (1012 Massachusetts Ave.).
Rain gardens absorb and filter rainwater at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Rain gardens absorb and filter rainwater at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Managing stormwater runoff with low impact development

It’s that time of year again where daily storms and potential tropical storms bring heavy rain. Roads, sidewalks, parking lots, roofs and other hard surfaces make it difficult for the ground to soak up all the rainwater. Instead, water runs off the pavement picking up pollutants along the way.
PDS Equipment’s Steve Weist, Christian Bellomo and Trevor Bates won the ICAST kickoff event on Lake Toho. PHOTO/ICAST

PDS Equipment’s Steve Weist, Christian Bellomo and Trevor Bates won the ICAST kickoff event on Lake Toho. PHOTO/ICAST

OUTDOORS NEWS — PDS Equipment wins ICAST Cup on Lake Toho; become a Florida Friendly Angler; Toho a top Southeastern lake

The PDS Equipment team of Steve Weist, Christian Bellomo and Trevor Bates, brought a three-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 3 ounces to the stage to win the 2023 ICAST Cup at Lake Toho Presented by Major League Fishing (MLF) last week.
Back to School event time in Poinciana! METRO CREATIVE

Back to School event time in Poinciana! METRO CREATIVE

Poinciana News — Back to School events kickoff Friday, Saturday

It’s time to get excited about going back to school! Let me hear you, students! Yes, that was a joke. Love Makes Me Grow will host Chestnut Elementary School’s Back to School Bash and Job Fair on Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chestnut Elementary School (4300 Chestnut St.
The First Annual Because of the Brave Festival takes place this Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park. METRO CREATIVE

The First Annual Because of the Brave Festival takes place this Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park. METRO CREATIVE

St. Cloud News — Honor local Veterans — and your spirit — Saturday in the Cloud

The First Annual Because of the Brave Festival takes place this Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park (1214 10th St.). Enjoy food trucks, vendors, games and raffles. It is presented by Operation Vet First Foundation.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is considering a raised tolled expressway in the median of Cypress Parkway to connect Poinciana Parkway to the Southport Connector. A meeting will be held about it Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Valencia College Poinciana. GRAPHIC/CFX

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is considering a raised tolled expressway in the median of Cypress Parkway to connect Poinciana Parkway to the Southport Connector. A meeting will be held about it Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Valencia College Poinciana. GRAPHIC/CFX

Poinciana News — Public Southport Connector expressway meeting Tuesday

The Poinciana Council will host an open Board meeting on Tuesday, July 25 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus to discuss the Southport Connector and Poinciana traffic. Breakfast is at 8:30, with a CFX presentation on the Southport Connector at 9 a.m.
The Wild Florida Scholarship Fund, through the support and the Wild Florida team, has raised $7,400 to benefit Osceola County high school seniors.

The Wild Florida Scholarship Fund, through the support and the Wild Florida team, has raised $7,400 to benefit Osceola County high school seniors.

Wild Florida raises $7,400 in scholarships during Gator Week

The Wild Florida Scholarship Fund, through the support of its visitors and the Wild Florida team, has raised $7,400 to benefit Osceola County high school seniors.