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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.
Applications for St. Cloud’s Community Support Program, is now open until 5 p.m. Aug. 31

Applications for St. Cloud’s Community Support Program, is now open until 5 p.m. Aug. 31

St. Cloud News — Apply now for St. Cloud’s Community Support Program

Applications for St. Cloud’s Community Support Program, is now open until 5 p.m. Aug. 31 (late applications will not be accepted). Applications must be submitted in OpenGov link (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stcloud/projects/52154) prior to the deadline.
WYE student interns Nomaris Hernandez and Kaitlynn Torres work with summer campers during “Portraits of Who I Am” at the St. Cloud Boys & Girls Club. PHOTO/WYE

WYE student interns Nomaris Hernandez and Kaitlynn Torres work with summer campers during “Portraits of Who I Am” at the St. Cloud Boys & Girls Club. PHOTO/WYE

WYE Project youth workshop debuts at Boys & Girls Club

Portraits of Who I Am, a workshop series presented in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of St. Cloud, made its debut at the club last month. REFLECTIONS, designed and fully funded by The WYE Project, Inc.
Events going on in the Poinciana area for the week.

Events going on in the Poinciana area for the week.

Poinciana News — Meet new school superintendent at The Oaks July 18

Join District 3 Osceola County School Board member Jon Arguello on Tuesday, July 18 from 6:308:30 p.m. at Oaks National Golf Club and meet Osceola County’s new School Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff. Teachers, parents, community members and business partners are welcome to attend.