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The entertainment at the preview of Aquatica’s 15th anniversary last week included a flavor of New Zealand. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The entertainment at the preview of Aquatica’s 15th anniversary last week included a flavor of New Zealand. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

2023: a celebration of 15 at Aquatica

Ken Jackson
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Happy 15th birthday, or anniversary, to Aquatica, Sea World’s water park. Later this summer, the park will show off new features, including an updated shallow splash and slide area for kids, and have special events leading into the summer and fall.
A small family of Roseate Spoonbills found in Osceola County. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

A small family of Roseate Spoonbills found in Osceola County. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

Finding Roseate Spoonbills

Sandi Switek
Friday, March 31, 2023
For many years, I have loved the beautiful Roseate Spoonbill, which is actually a water bird. Since I never found one anywhere nearby, I sometimes traveled to Sanibel Island to watch them hunt the mudflats there. Since then, spoonbills have been gradually increasing their numbers, and their range.
Check out book sale and reading events this week at the Hart and Buenaventura Libraries. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Check out book sale and reading events this week at the Hart and Buenaventura Libraries. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Kissimmee News — Despite Fire Brigade cancelation, plenty to do around town Saturday

David Chivers
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Antique and Modern Fire Apparatus Show and flea market to be held at the Osceola County Fire Training Center in Kissimmee on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. has been canceled, per the Florida Antique Bucket Brigade. But, there's still fun to be had around town Saturday!
Food, drinks, fishing, a movie — it's all apart of the 40th St. Cloud Spring Fling!

Food, drinks, fishing, a movie — it's all apart of the 40th St. Cloud Spring Fling!

St. Cloud News — It’s Spring Fling and Easter event time in the Cloud!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The 40th Annual Spring Fling presented by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will be held on Friday, March 3 from 5-10 p.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront. Starting at dusk (8 p.m.) the movie Lightyear will be shown. Bring chairs and blankets! Food trucks and popcorn will be onsite.
This weekend might be Palm Sunday, but there's plenty of one-week-early Easter family fun to be had around Poinciana!

This weekend might be Palm Sunday, but there's plenty of one-week-early Easter family fun to be had around Poinciana!

Poinciana News — Springing into Easter

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
So much Easter and things Spring are popping — and hopping — up! Spring Pop Up at Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North (2525 Trafalgar Blvd.) takes place this Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yankee cavalry were on the move in this photo from the 2022 Battle of Narcoossee Mill re-enactment. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Yankee cavalry were on the move in this photo from the 2022 Battle of Narcoossee Mill re-enactment. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

St. Cloud News — It’s Battle of Narcoossee Mill weekend!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Calling all history buffs! The 29th Annual Battle of Narcoossee Mill takes place this weekend, March 25-26 at Chisholm Park (4700 Chisholm Park Trail). This educational and entertainment event is sponsored by the Jacob Summerlin Camp 1516, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Love Makes Me Grow’s mission is to teach communities the value and importance of living off the land. The next class is Sunday at Chestnut Elementary. FILE PHOTO

Love Makes Me Grow’s mission is to teach communities the value and importance of living off the land. The next class is Sunday at Chestnut Elementary. FILE PHOTO

Poinciana News — End the month with Love Makes Me Grow, library events

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Love Makes Me Grow’s mission is to teach communities the value and importance of living off the land. This non-profit organization offers Sunday Gardening Classes. The next class will be held Sunday March 26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Chestnut Elementary School (4399 Chestnut St.
Happy Birthday Kissimmee! At 140 years old, you don't look a day over 96. FILE PHOTO

Happy Birthday Kissimmee! At 140 years old, you don't look a day over 96. FILE PHOTO

Kissimmee News — city birthday bash, LEGO expo, and library events

David Chivers
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The founding of Kissimmee 140 years ago will be celebrated with the Kissimmee Birthday Bash and Kowtown Festival this Saturday, March 18, from 12-4 p.m. at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The free event will have vendors, food trucks, and live music.
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