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The Osceola Chamber’s Poinciana Council Awards $4000 to Poinciana Seniors at Annual Scholarship Luncheon Page 10

Toho Water Dedicates Administration Building to Founding Executive Director, Brian L. Wheeler

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Walmart Opens New Health Center in Poinciana, Open 7 Days a Week Page 20

Rotary Club of Kissimmee West to host 7th Annual Virtual Student Art Exhibit benefiting education, feeding the hungry Page 11

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WEEKLY LIVESTREAMS Good Morning Osceola Mon, Wed, Fri at 7:30AM

In the Loop LIVE Tue at 6:00PM

Daybreak LIVE Wed at 9:00AM

Osceola Matters Thu at 6:00PM

In the Loop LIVE Sat at 8:00AM For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website!

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ON DEMAND LIVESTREAMS Positively Osceola’s Daybreak LIVE with Guest: Michelle Incandela April 20th, 2022

Positively Osceola’s Daybreak LIVE with Guest: Jennifer Panzalla April 13th, 2022

Positively Osceola’s Daybreak LIVE with Guest: Michelle Incandela April 6th, 2022

Positively Osceola’s In the Loop LIVE with Krissi Hardy April 16th, 2022

Positively Osceola’s Coffee Club Talk LIVE with Guest: Anil K. Singh, MD March 30th, 2022

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IN & AROUND OSCEOLA LIVE at Valencia College for the ARTisNOW Mural Project from Osceola Arts

LIVE with Alexandria Middleton at the Osceola Fire Rescue Station 72 Open House Celebration

LIVE at Kissimmee Elementary with April’s Featured Teacher

LIVE with Andrew Sullivan at the Osceola Fire Rescue Station 72 Open House Celebration

LIVE with Osceola History and KUA for “Walk Away May”

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VIDEOS ON DEMAND Draper Law Office - Lesiones por accidentes automovilísticos Si resultó lesionado en un accidente automovilístico, los abogados con experiencia en accidentes automovilísticos de Draper Law Office están listos para representarlo y luchar para obtener la compensación que se merece. Recuerde, en momentos de necesidad, llame a Draper Law Office al 407.846.0075 para programar una consulta, o visite DraperLawOffice.com.

The Mayor’s Minute with St. Cloud Mayor Nathan Blackwell

☑️ The City is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan, which is the document that guides future growth and development in the City. Share your thoughts on the proposed updates in person or online at two St. Cloud meetings. ☑️ The first is Monday, April 25th from 6pm to 9pm at the St. Cloud Community Center. If you can’t make that meeting, the virtual option is on Tuesday, April 26th at 6pm.

District 3 - Drive-Thru Springtime Food Distribution

Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington invites you to a free, District 3 - Drive-Thru Springtime Food Distribution on Saturday, April 30th, at St. Rose of Lima Church. Meal Boxes will be distributed to the first 600 families.

Tour Creative Inspiration Journey School on April 20th Experience an informational tour at Creative Inspiration Journey School’s beautiful campus Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00PM at 2030 Old Hickory Tree Road in St. Cloud. Limited seating will be available so make sure to get there early. CIJS will be discussing how they approach the charter-school learning model differently.

Help Now of Osceola’s 4th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event On Wednesday, April 27th at 6pm during the Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market, Help Now of Osceola, Inc will hold it’s 4th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. This unique, fun walk in women’s shoes is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the terrible violence that still takes place against women in our community and around the world.

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MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

The Osceola Chamber’s Poinciana Council Awards $4000 to Poinciana Seniors at Annual Scholarship Luncheon On Friday, April 8 the Poinciana Council of The Osceola Chamber hosted its Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon at Poinciana High School and awarded four Poinciana High School Seniors $1000.00 each with the help of Riviera Spa Massage, HCA Healthcare Florida, and Osceola County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Brandon Arrington.

Luncheon attendees were treated to an asian-inspired meal catered by Poinciana High School Culinary Arts students under the instruction of Chef Juan Alamo. and then led

by Poinciana High School ROTC students to the Osceola Business Academy, a businessfocused program located on the PHS campus and part of the Osceola School District Choice program. The OBA focuses on bridging the gap between theory and practice for future entrepreneurs and innovators and assists students in learning basics of design thinking, molding ideas into clear business plans with an emphasis on personal development, and academic rigor that incorporates practical, hands-on experiences to help build 21st Century workforce skills and entrepreneurship!

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Rotary Club of Kissimmee West to host 7th Annual Virtual Student Art Exhibit benefiting education, feeding the hungry The Rotary Club of Kissimmee West’s 7th Annual Virtual Student Art Exhibit will take place April 25th – May 2nd and will include over 500 juried art exhibits from art students throughout Osceola County. The artwork will be judged (based on grade), and prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the students and teachers who have participated in the virtual art exhibit.The Virtual Exhibit of Art will be displayed for one week at osceolagenerations.org.

The student with the most votes through the “People’s Choice Award” will receive $250, “Best of Show” winners will receive $100, and their teachers will receive $100 for art supplies. Remaining proceeds will support the Osceola Council on Aging’s Food Pantries, Meals on Wheels, and Senior Housing.

There is a cost of $5 for each vote you place for your favorite artist(s) with 100% of the donation going to benefit charitable causes focusing on feeding the hungry Osceola Council On Aging’s Meals on Wheels and the food pantries in Kissimmee and St. Cloud, senior housing through the Osceola Council on Aging.

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NEWS

Positively Osceola’s Mayor’s Minute with St. Cloud Mayor, Nathan Blackwell I’m Nathan Blackwell, Mayor of the City of St. Cloud, and this is the Mayor’s Minute.

The City is in the process of updating our Comprehensive Plan, which is the document that guides future growth and development in the City. We would love your input on how you want St. Cloud to look in the future. Please join us in person or online to give us your thoughts and opinions on the proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan.

We have 2 meetings planned. The first is Monday, April 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Church on 13th Street. City staff will be there to talk about the proposed changes, answer your questions and take your feedback. Spanish translation will be available. If you can’t make that meeting, we have a virtual option on Tuesday, April 26th at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in attending that meeting via Zoom should email PLANNING@STCLOUD.ORG to receive a link to attend. We hope you can join us for one of the opportunities to give us your thoughts and help shape the future of the city we call home.

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NEWS

Positively Osceola’s “Mayor’s Minute” with Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzalez Hello, I’m Mayor Olga Gonzalez from the City of Kissimmee. The City of Kissimmee continues to educate citizens through the School of Government program. This 9-week program teaches class participants about how our government operates and the services offered by our departments.

And the Women’s History Month Art Exhibit at City Hall continues until the end of the month. Join us and support local artists Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

And remember, we have our City Commission meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Kissimmee Commission Chambers.

If you have any questions or want to learn more, call our Communications and Public Affairs Office at 407-518-2314 or email news@kissimmee.gov. Thank you, and see you next time in the Mayor’s Minute!

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NEWS Toho Water Dedicates Administration Building to Founding Executive Director, Brian L. Wheeler Toho Water Authority, the largest provider of water, wastewater and reclaimed water services in Osceola County, has dedicated its administration building to honor its founding executive director, Brian L. Wheeler.

Now officially known as the Brian L. Wheeler Water Resources Center, the fourstory building at 951 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Kissimmee stands as a testament to his hard work and perseverance.

“It is both humbling and an honor to have the building commemorated with my name,” said Wheeler, who retired in 2018. Wheeler led Toho for 15 years, including overseeing its formation in 2003 by a special act of the Florida Legislature after serving as the City of Kissimmee director of water resources since 1985.

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City of St. Cloud’s Finance Department Receives Distinguished Budget Award The City of St. Cloud has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The announcement comes just weeks after GFOA announced St. Cloud had received its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.

“Taken individually, either of these awards is a testament to the professionalism of the City’s Finance department,” said City Manager Bill Sturgeon. “Taken together, it speaks volumes to the caliber of people we have here helping to oversee and manage the City’s budget. I’m very proud of this team and the hard work they put in to ensure transparency, accuracy and accountability.”

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NEWS Osceola High to offer AP Capstone Diploma Program, focusing on developing skills for college and career success Osceola High School will join approximately 2,000 schools worldwide in the Fall Semester of 2022 that implement the AP Capstone Diploma™ program―an innovative program that launched in 2014 and encourages students to develop skills for college and career success, including critical thinking, research, collaboration, and communication. The program consists of two yearlong courses taken in sequence: AP® Seminar and AP Research.

The pathway to the Capstone program at Osceola High is called Kowboy Advanced Placement Scholars (KAPS).

Students who score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing earn the AP Capstone Diploma. This signifies outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills.

Students who score a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research (and not on 4 additional AP Exams) earn the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™. Osceola High will start offering AP Seminar in the fall of 2022. In AP Seminar, typically taken in 10th or 11th grade, students choose real-world topics and evaluate them from multiple perspectives. Students identify credibility and bias in sources and develop arguments in support of a recommendation.

“The AP Capstone program will prepare our diverse student population to become skilled collaborators, critical thinkers, and consumers of information,: said Osceola School District Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace. “The Capstone courses will give students flexibility to explore the complex topics affecting their lives, and we are excited to see their research.”

In the subsequent AP Research course, students design and execute a college-level research project on a topic of personal interest. Students receive firsthand experience in writing a research question, executing an appropriate method, analyzing data, presenting their results, and defending their findings.

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District 3 Commissioner Brandon Arrington invites you to a free, drive-thru Springtime Meal Distribution.

Meal Boxes will be distributed to the first 600 families. This is a drive-thru event. Food boxes will be distributed one per car. First come, first served.

While supplies last.

NEWS

Walmart Opens New Health Center in Poinciana, Open 7 Days a Week Florida families can now experience convenient access to health care with the official opening of a new Walmart Health center located at 904 Cypress Parkway location in Poinciana. The new health center is one of five locations to open around the state and marks Walmart Health’s expansion into Florida.

“Two years after the launch of Walmart Health, we continue evolving and growing to make health care even more accessible to the communities we serve,” said Dr. David Carmouche, senior vice president of Omnichannel Care Offerings at Walmart. “With only one primary care doctor per 1,380 Florida residents, these Walmart Health centers will help address the demand for care in three major cities in the Sunshine State, delivering quality health care at the right time in the right setting, right next to where many Floridians get their groceries. We are part of these communities, and we are excited to bring more options for in-person and telehealth care services to our neighbors.”

Situated adjacent to Walmart Supercenters, these convenient state-of-the-art Walmart Health centers provide a range of services, including primary care, labs, X-ray and EKG, behavioral health and counseling, dental, optical, hearing, and more.

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NEWS Florida Congressman Darren Soto presents $461,001 to NeoCity Academy at Osceola School Board Meeting At Tuesday night’s board meeting, the Osceola School District, specifically NeoCity Academy, was presented with $461,001 from U.S. Congressman Darren Soto. The funds are from Congressional appropriations for community improvement grants and will help NeoCity Academy continue to grow its workforce development partnerships and internships.

“I’m excited to announce that the community budget funding request, that you all put together, was approved in the 2022 budget for $461,001,” Congressman Soto shared during the board meeting. “This project is what you asked for, an immersive learning environment in advanced manufacturing, engineering, biomedical engineering, and cybersecurity.”

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INJURY LAW Do You Know the #1 Cause of Injuries in the United States?

You may or may not be surprised to learn that injuries caused by car accidents are the #1 cause of injury in the United States. There are millions of car accidents in this country annually, resulting in over 3 million injuries. In fact, 90 people die every single day due to car accidents. If you or a loved one have been injured or even killed in a car accident, read on to learn about legal options that you may have to receive compensation.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a Florida car accident, you may be wondering how to move forward. In order to have standing to bring a personal injury lawsuit for a car accident, you must be able to show that another party or driver was negligent in causing the crash. Another driver is considered negligent when they break any traffic laws or regulations and harm occurs as a result.

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FAMILY LAW Parental Alienation and Your Child In an ideal world, parents would be able to work together after divorce to raise their children and support each other’s relationship. Sadly, sometimes divorce can bring out the worst in parents causing them to make bad choices when it comes to what they say to and around their kids. Over time, a parent’s comments can cause their children to become emotionally distant from or even refuse to see the other parent. When one parent tries to turn a child against the other parent, it can be devastating to the parent-child relationship.

However, there are steps you can take to protect your child and your relationship with them.

The term “Parental Alienation Syndrome” or PAS, coined by child psychiatrist Dr. Richard A. Gardner, is essentially when one parent makes outrageous and concerted attempts to turn their child against the other parent.

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SPORTS

By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

Osceola Sports Roundup: St. Cloud to send 16 lifters to FHSAA State Weightlifting Championship, Osceola Baseball on Roll As spring sports head towards the post-season, the big news from the past week came off the field as Celebration football coach Rich Pringle stepped down to accept the same position at Lake Gibson, where he served the 2019-20 seasons as that school’s defensive coordinator.

On the field, Osceola’s baseball team took a long winning streak into this week’s play, Celebration girls lacrosse earned a first round home regional game and Harmony’s girls’ flag football team continued its fine season as it geared up for the playoffs. A look around the county: WEIGHTLIFTING (BOYS) A large contingent of county athletes will be at Port St. Joe in the Florida panhandle on Thursday for the 2022 FHSAA State Weightlifting Championship Meet. St. Cloud High, which won Orange Belt, District, and Regional titles in both the Traditional (Cleanand-Jerk / Bench Press) and Snatch competitions, will be sending 16 total lifters to the competition, 12 of which have qualified for the snatch and 10 who will participate in the traditional. St. Cloud’s Julian Sykes (152 weight class) has been dominant all seasonlong and will be the favorite in his weight class to win double gold.

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COMMUNITY Help Now’s 4th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to Focus on Domestic Violence Awareness April 27th On Wednesday, April 27th at 6 pm Help Now of Osceola will host the 4th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes!

There is an old saying: “You can’t understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.”

So, to get people listening, learning, and talking, Help Now of Osceola’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will center around local men literally walking one mile in women’s highheeled shoes. It’s not an easy walk, but it’s an experience focused on education, selfreflection, and change. It’s all about increasing Domestic Violence Awareness, which unfortunately is still a terrible reality in and around Osceola County.

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COMMUNITY Huntington Learning Center’s FREE Webinar: How to Create a Fun Summer Learning Plan!

It is time to rebound from a difficult school year with a fun and educational summer that helps get your student ready for next year— whether they’re in elementary, middle or high school.

During the next FREE Huntington HowTo-Webinar on Thursday April 28 at 1 pm, the educators with Huntington Learning Center will focus on how you can create a fun summer learning plan that restores your student’s motivation and excitement about school and helps them build a foundation of knowledge for their next school year. The webinar will cover: • What the “summer slide” is and its impact on learning.

• The importance of creating a learning routine.

• How to bring back the FUN: Tips for elementary school, middle school and high school.

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Celebrate Earth Day and “Tidy Up Toho” with County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb and the City of Kissimmee Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 23rd from 9 am – 12 pm with Osceola County District 4 Commissioner Cheryl Grieb and the City of Kissimmee as they partner with the community to “Tidy Up Toho” – an Earth Day cleanup event!

For those who would like to take the cleanup process to the water, there will be canoes and kayaks available to use. Participants may also bring their own canoe or kayak to help in the cleanup. Life Jackets will be required.

Adult supervision will also be required for youth 17 & under who will be participating with cleanup on the water.

There will be Educational & conservation exhibits, a Native Florida flowering plant giveaway, and additional giveaways for the first 100 participants or families that register.

Preregister now Kissimmee.gov/TidyUpToho Prizes will be awarded for: – Most trash collected by an individual – Most trash collected by a family – Most unique item collected For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website!

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REAL ESTATE Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed in Central Florida?

Coming into this year, most experts projected mortgage rates would gradually increase and end 2022 in the high three-percent range. It’s only April, and rates have already blown past those numbers. Freddie Mac announced last week that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is already at 4.72%.

Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, tweeted on March 31: “Continuing on the recent trajectory, would have mortgage rates hitting 5% within a matter of weeks. . . .”

Just five days later, on April 5, the Mortgage News Daily quoted a rate of 5.02%. No one knows how swiftly mortgage rates will rise moving forward. However, at least to this point, they haven’t significantly impacted purchaser demand. Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, explains: “Mortgage rates jumped much quicker and much higher than even the most aggressive forecasts called for at the end of last year, and yet housing demand appears to be holding steady.”

Through February, home prices, the number of showings, and the number of homes receiving multiple offers all saw a substantial increase. However, much of the spike in mortgage rates occurred in March. We will not know the true impact of the increase in mortgage rates until the March housing numbers become available in early May. Rick Sharga, EVP of Market Intelligence at ATTOM Data, recently put rising rates into context: “Historically low mortgage rates and higher wages helped offset rising home prices over the past few years, but as home prices continue to soar and interest rates approach five percent on a 30-year fixed rate loan, more consumers are going to struggle to find a property they can comfortably afford.”

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HEALTH

Melissa Perry RD Registered Dietician

Stop Throwing Away Leftovers — Do This Instead!

you probably didn’t think twice about it.

What food did you throw away this week? Perhaps you tossed wilted spinach, a few apples sporting brown spots, and the stir-fry leftovers you never got around to eating. If you’re like most Americans,

Food waste is a huge problem in most households. In fact, according to 2018 estimates, roughly 42.8 million tons of wasted food ended up in landfills — about 68 percent of all wasted food we generate.

Fortunately, you can do something about it. You can take steps to not only reduce food waste, but to also increase your healthy eating along the way. This can positively affect your family, your community and the planet.

Why Food Waste Hurts Us All Throwing away food means wasting your hard-earned money. But it hurts more than your bank account. U.S. food waste is estimated to be between 30 percent to 40 percent of the food supply, with far-reaching impacts: • Wholesome food that could have fed hungry families and improved some of the food insecurity in our communities is being sent to landfills.

• Throwing food away wastes all the resources (land, water and labor) used to get it on your table, plus all the energy and other materials used to process, package, transport and store the food.

Turn Scraps into Healthy Meals It’s easy to wrap up your leftovers after dinner with good intentions but end up throwing them away at the end of the week. What can you do? Try these ideas: • Add leftover vegetables or stems from a vegetable — think broccoli stalks — to a vegetable soup, casserole or stir fry.

• Toss wilted spinach and overripe bananas into smoothies.

• Mash overripe bananas and mix them with almond milk, egg whites and a scoop of protein powder to make a pancake mix.

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IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS

Character Greetings, and Hugs, Return to Walt Disney World Resort On April 18, 2022, something very familiar to Florida residents and tourists all over the world returned to Disney World after the COVID19 pandemic forced the “happiest place in the world” to pause hugs and up close character greetings.

On Monday, Mickey Mouse posed with Magic Kingdom Park cast members at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, celebrating the phased return of traditional character greetings. Mickey and his pals are now available for photos, hugs and autographs at Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort hotels.

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IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS

U.S. Army to Host Department of Defense Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. from August 19-28.

“On behalf of the U.S. Army, we are truly honored to host the Department of Defense 2022 Warrior Games,” said Gen. Paul Funk II, commander of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. “Our incredible Warrior-Athletes have overcome tremendous obstacles and we are excited to watch their resiliency and dedication in action. They represent the very best of our Nation.”

The annual event, first held in 2010, celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members.

Hundreds of elite-athletes, including those from international allied nations, will compete in adaptive sporting events such as wheelchair basketball, cycling, indoor rowing, and sitting volleyball among others during the games.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, donated for use and serving as a Warrior Games venue for the first time, is a 220-acre facility that features multiple indoor and outdoor competition sites that previously hosted the 2016 Invictus Games. This award-winning complex combines the spirit of sports with Disney magic, making it the perfect host venue for this year’s events. The DoD Warrior Games was scheduled to take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in 2021 but was cancelled due to COVID concerns.

“These courageous service members, injured during their military duty, have demonstrated their resilience and an ability to overcome unthinkable obstacles,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “They are the truest definition of the warrior’s spirit, and we are honored to welcome them to the Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports this summer.”

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POSITIVELY DELICIOUS

Florida Grouper Sandwich with New Potato Salad, It’s Positively Delicious!

Florida seafood, it’s so good, and there are so many different ways to prepare it. It’s one of the many blessings we get to enjoy as Floridians or for those who are visiting. There’s one thing for sure, and we think you’ll agree… it’s Positively Delicious INGREDIENTS Florida Grouper Sandwich • 8 (3-ounce) Florida grouper fillets, sliced thin • 2 Florida tomatoes, sliced • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning • 8 small rolls • 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded • 1 red onion, sliced thin • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking • ⅓ cup mayonnaise • ½ lemon, juiced • 1 teaspoon paprika • Cayenne pepper to taste • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste • Florida New Potato Salad • 6 cups Florida new potatoes, quartered, cooked and cooled

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Florida Citrus and Yogurt Cake, It’s Positively Delicious!

Florida Citrus… it ALMOST goes without being said, but let’s say it anyway – it’s the best. It truly makes your mouth water just thinking about it, and when it’s part of Florida Citrus and Yogurt Cake… we think you’ll agree. It’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS • 2 Florida oranges, 1 zested and 1 sliced thin • 2 Florida grapefruit, 1 zested and 1 sliced thin • 4 Florida Key limes, 2 zested and 2 sliced thin • 2 ½ cups Florida sugar • 1 cup plain (whole fat) Greek yogurt • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened • 6 eggs, room temperature • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract • 3 cups all-purpose flour • ½ teaspoon baking soda • Pinch of sea salt PREPARATION Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Zest 1 orange, 1 grapefruit and 2 Key limes into a small bowl and set aside. Slice the other half of the citrus into thin rounds and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and pale yellow in color. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each egg. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the yogurt.

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