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Early conceptual plans for the Southport Connector, linking Poinciana to Florida's Turnpike

Early conceptual plans for the Southport Connector, linking Poinciana to Florida's Turnpike

Southport Connector info meeting Tuesday

The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Liberty High School (4250 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Pumpkins of all sizes for sale can be found at the Partin Ranch Corn Maze, weekends starting Saturday. PHOTO/PARTIN RANCH

Pumpkins of all sizes for sale can be found at the Partin Ranch Corn Maze, weekends starting Saturday. PHOTO/PARTIN RANCH

Corn Maze, St. Cloud Festival mark start of Fall

There is no doubt it is Fall, Y’all. Have fun and enjoy these seasonal happenings: Partin Ranch Corn Maze, 5601 N. Canoe Creek Rd., Kenansville. It reopens Saturday and will run every weekend through Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last tickets sold at 4 p.m.) Admission is $10 for ages 3 and older.
Rob Gallo's home Halloween light extravaganza will look more impressive than this, and be choreographed to music.

Rob Gallo's home Halloween light extravaganza will look more impressive than this, and be choreographed to music.

Poinciana’s home Halloween display is scary-big!

Have you checked out the Halloween Display at 922 Dartmouth Court, off of north Marigold Avenue? If not, you have the whole month of October to check out this boo-tiful showcase of light synchronized to music.
Here’s a rendering of a potential future plan for the St. Cloud Lakefront. A meeting will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to take public input. GRAPHIC/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

Here’s a rendering of a potential future plan for the St. Cloud Lakefront. A meeting will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to take public input. GRAPHIC/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

Wednesday’s Lakefront workshop shows groundwork for future plans

A Lakefront Master Plan Workshop will be held on Wednesday from 5:30- 7 p.m. at Marina Banquet Hall (1104 Lakeshore Blvd.). This open housestyle workshop allows residents to learn more about the project, ask questions and share your comments.
The APV Fitness Center now has two insurance sponsored programs.

The APV Fitness Center now has two insurance sponsored programs.

Check out APV Fitness Center’s new programs

Have you checked out the Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Fitness Center lately? The center (397 Marigold Ave.), renovated in 2019, offers state of the art equipment to meet a variety of fitness needs. In addition, the facility has a weight room and a basketball court.
Navy League Cadets and those gathered view a video presentation by Col. Joe Kittinger. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Navy League Cadets and those gathered view a video presentation by Col. Joe Kittinger. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed Saturday

On Saturday, 35 people gathered at the Osceola Museum of Military History, among them many veterans, for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This national day, This national day, authorized by Congress in 1979, is observed on the third Friday in September.
St. Cloud Main Street will present two guided walking tours – both historical but one a little spooky.

St. Cloud Main Street will present two guided walking tours – both historical but one a little spooky.

Learn about St. Cloud’s past — and ghosts — on Main Street walking tours

St. Cloud Main Street will present two guided walking tours – both historical but one a little spooky. St. Cloud Main Street’s Historic Walking Tours is on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 903 Pennsylvania Ave. This guided walking tour takes you back in time to the early days of St.