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A car show and Fall Ball — fun summer times in Poinciana

A car show and Fall Ball — fun summer times in Poinciana

A car show and Fall Ball — fun summer times in Poinciana

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Sunshine State Youth Association presents the Poinciana Wolf Pack Annual Car Show on Saturday, July 8 from 12-4 p.m. at Deerwood Park (4051 Laurel Ave.)  If you have a vehicle you would like to enter, the registration fee is $25 (motorcycle/slingshots $20).
The St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall will hold an Open House Wednesday, July 12 from 5-7 p.m.

The St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall will hold an Open House Wednesday, July 12 from 5-7 p.m.

St. Cloud News — What’s that snake? Find out on the 11th

Lisa Goldmacher
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Don’t worry about snakes on a plane, worry about keeping them out of your home! Check out Venomous Snakes, presented by UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, at the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library on Tuesday, July 11 from 1-2 p.m.
The difference in the brown anole lizard, an invasive species, and green anole, sometimes referred to as a “chameleon” because it can change color. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

The difference in the brown anole lizard, an invasive species, and green anole, sometimes referred to as a “chameleon” because it can change color. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

All about lizards Brown vs. Green Anoles

Krista Stump
Saturday, July 1, 2023
The weather is heating up and the lizards are becoming more active. Central Florida is home to over 50 lizard species. However, most of those species are invasive. You’ve surely seen the small brown lizards around your home. They are a type of lizard called brown anoles and are not from here.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is promoting awareness and heightened enforcement for boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water during the July 4th holiday.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is promoting awareness and heightened enforcement for boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water during the July 4th holiday.

For the safety of all: shorebirds, sea turtles — and other boaters

Submitted By My Florida Fwc
Saturday, July 1, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that as we enjoy our beaches this holiday weekend and beyond, everyone can do their part to help sea turtles and shorebirds have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture and trash before...
Poinciana High School’s ninth-grade orientation will be held on Tuesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. PHOTO/SDOC

Poinciana High School’s ninth-grade orientation will be held on Tuesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. PHOTO/SDOC

Poinciana News -- PHS freshman orientation July 18 or 20

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Yes, summer break has just begun, but here is a “Save the Date” for the fall. Poinciana High School’s ninth-grade orientation will be held on Tuesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day.
Among the many activities at the Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee this summer, check out the Family Movie Series on Friday afternoons at 2 p.m.

Among the many activities at the Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee this summer, check out the Family Movie Series on Friday afternoons at 2 p.m.

Kissimmee News -- Kissimmee holding CPR, lifeguard training sessions

David Chivers
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The City of Kissimmee will be holding training classes this summer at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center. A community CPR/ AED Class for ages 13 and over will be held on July 11 from 6:15-10 pm. Cost is $60.
Start your July 4th weekend with a mural tour of historic St. Cloud on Saturday at 9 a.m.

Start your July 4th weekend with a mural tour of historic St. Cloud on Saturday at 9 a.m.

St. Cloud News -- Next historic St. Cloud mural tour July 1

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Start your July 4th weekend with a mural tour of historic St. Cloud on Saturday at 9 a.m. These tours are sponsored by the St. Cloud Woman’s Club Heritage Museum. The fee for the tour is $10 per person. The hourlong tour begins at the Heritage Museum, (1012 Massachusetts Ave.).
ASSOCIATION OF POINCIANA VILLAGES will hold its fireworks spectacular Saturday.

ASSOCIATION OF POINCIANA VILLAGES will hold its fireworks spectacular Saturday.

Poinciana News — 4th of July celebration comes early to APV

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Fireworks Spectacular 2023 takes place this Saturday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at the Amphitheater of Vance Harmon Park, 625 Country Club Dr. The Amphitheater stage will be filled with professional performers who will entertain the crowd.
Saturday, the City of St. Cloud presents Balancing Mind-Body Workshop from 1-3 p.m. This workshop is free and is for ages 18 and up. Register online for this sound mind and sound body experience at www. webtrac.stcloudfl.gov.

Saturday, the City of St. Cloud presents Balancing Mind-Body Workshop from 1-3 p.m. This workshop is free and is for ages 18 and up. Register online for this sound mind and sound body experience at www. webtrac.stcloudfl.gov.

St. Cloud News — Hopkins Park is the place to be this week

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The City of St. Cloud is offering a free nutrition class — Eating the Rainbow — tonight (June 22) at 6:30 at Hopkins Park, 620 E. 17th St. Learn the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, learn the difference between fresh, frozen and canned and learn some delicious ways to prepare them.
An example of a garden consisting of Florida-Friendly plants — are Hawaiian Ti, Dwarf Schefflera, and Indian Hawthorn. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

An example of a garden consisting of Florida-Friendly plants — are Hawaiian Ti, Dwarf Schefflera, and Indian Hawthorn. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

Water conservation in the garden

Sandi Switek
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Even if our drought conditions improve — this week’s rain have helped, we need to look at options for saving water in the landscape garden. It never hurts to be ready for the next dry spell, and the month of May normally is a hot and dry one.
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