Poinciana
Lisa Concepcion
The Poinciana Area Council (PAC), which operates under the umbrella of the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the 2022 PAC Scholarship.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Alejandro “Alex” Romero, new Chief Executive Officer of Poinciana Medical Center, effective March 7.
Romero named Poinciana Medical Center CEO
Submitted By Poinciana Medical Center
This week, HCA Healthcare North Florida Division announced the appointment of Alejandro “Alex” Romero, as Chief Executive Officer of Poinciana Medical Center, effective March 7.
In his new role, Romero will oversee the growing 76-bed hospital which serves Osceola and Polk counties.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Sparkle Poinciana is a Christmas decorating contest to get the community all a-glow. One winner will be selected per Village. PHOTO/METRO
Prizes for APV Xmas decorating contest
Lisa Concepcion
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites the community to Sparkle! Sparkle Poinciana is a Christmas decorating contest to get the community all a-glow. One winner will be selected per Village.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
APV now accepting Poinciana Beautiful Awards entries
Lisa Concepcion
Poinciana Beautiful is a year-round contest which began in 2016. This is a wonderful way to recognize residents that took pride in their homes. APV has independent judges who will choose one home from each of the Villages to hold the title of Poinciana Beautiful Home.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Fall — back to school, and back to sports!
Lisa Concepcion Poinciana Writer
It’s Fall Ball time! Registration is now open for Poinciana Little League and Junior Magic Basketball.
The 2021 Fall Baseball and Softball registration is open from now until Aug. 27.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines and testing, physicals, backpacks and supplies available at Back to School event Saturday
Lisa Concepcion Poinciana Writer
Osceola Community Health Services (109 N. Doverplum Ave.) will host a Back-to-School event on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will feature discounted pricing school physicals ($15) and sports physicals will be $25. There will also be COVID-19 vaccines and testing.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Open Houses next week ahead of 1st Day of School
Lisa Concepcion Poinciana Writer
It’s Back-to-School Open House time! All Osceola students and parents are encouraged to attend their schools Back-To-School Open House to prepare for the 2021-2022 school year.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Poinciana High teacher Alenaira Feliciano and her Intensive Reading students will enjoy new desks, supplies and a fresh paint job in her classroom when school starts Aug. 12. PHOTO BY KEN JACKSON
Eagles’ new nest
Ken Jackson
Poinciana High School and Addition Financial have had a longstanding partnership.
The Poinciana Boulevard school has been the home of an on-campus student-run Additions bank branch, and former PHS students have gone on to work for the bank after graduation, creating an employment pipeline.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations and PCR testing today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Living Water Fellowship Church, 4101 Pleasant Hill Road.
Free COVID-19 vaccines and testing available Thursday in Poinciana
Lisa Concepcion Poinciana Writer
Osceola Community Health Services will provide COVID-19 vaccinations and PCR testing Thursday, July 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Living Water Fellowship Church, 4101 Pleasant Hill Road.
All of this will be available at no cost.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021