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Osceola County School for the Arts student Erika

Nielsen graduates Valencia College at 15, focuses on cardiac surgeon career

Saddle up for the 151st Silver Spurs Rodeo, bucking into the Silver Spurs Arena June 2nd and 3rd

State tournament bound Celebration Storm sweep Horizon for regional title

Florida Governor Desantis sending support, deploys soldiers to Texas border

First tropical wave of the season emerges off the coast of Africa

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 2023
For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website! PositivelyOsceola.com For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website! PositivelyOsceola.com IN & AROUND OSCEOLA LIVE at the Osceola County Roads Summit at the Kissimmee Civic Center LIVE at the unveiling of the Born Learning Trail at Wheel Park in St. Cloud LIVE as Kissimmee Police Department Chief Betty Holland is officially sworn in

IN & AROUND OSCEOLA

LIVE at the kickoff of the 2023 Special Olympics Torch Run

LIVE at Narcoossee Middle School with April’s Featured Professional Support Staff

LIVE with AJ Middleton of Osceola County Health Department

LIVE with Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry and the The Salvation Army of Osceola County

LIVE at Neptune Elementary School with April’s Featured Teacher

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with State Representative Kristen Arrington for District 46
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The Mayor’s Minute with St. Cloud Mayor, Nathan Blackwell

On May 13th, St. Cloud is offering a great way to spoil that special momMothers Day in the Park from 11am to 3pm at Peghorn Park. Cost is $10. On May 20th, St. Cloud is holding a free Women’s Empowerment Circle at 11am at Hopkins Park and is open to all women ages 18 and older.

Osceola History Walk Away May

Join Osceola History and Kissimmee Utility Authority for “Walk Away May.” Community members are invited to “walk on the Shingle Creek Trail” to experience the beauty and history of Osceola County.

Pridefest Kissimmee

On June 3rd, 12-4pm, Pridefest Kissimmeee, sponsored by Kissimmeee Utility Authority and Experience Kissimmeee, forster awareness and acknowledges the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.

St. Cloud Walking Ghost Tours

Once a month through May 31st, St. Cloud Main Street will host a series of historic ghost tours featuring multiple stops where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the ghosts they say haunt some of the old downtown buildings as well as the history behind them.

Ring-Tailed Lemurs at Wild Florida

Wild Florida is without a question one of Central Florida’s most precious gems. Take a look at their Ring-Tailed Lemurs up close and personal with Positively Osceola’s Krissi Marie Hardy and Wild Florida’s educator Desiree! To learn more about Wild Florida, visit WildFL.com

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School for the Arts student Erika

Nielsen graduates Valencia College at 15, focuses on cardiac surgeon career

On May 7, Erika Nielsen walked the commencement stage at Valencia College after earning her associate degree from Valencia College, weeks before she will earn her high school diploma from the Osceola County School for the Arts.

Erika Nielsen may be young, but at 15 years old, she has an appetite beyond her years.

Erika has always been hungry to learn more, especially when it came to science. Thanks to her father, who encouraged her to push her boundaries, Erika’s unquenchable thirst for education continues to grow.

Erika started enrolling in college courses in the seventh grade through Florida Virtual School. She completed college algebra 1 and then during the summer of seventh grade, she completed college algebra 2 and geometry within the same semester. While Erika was in her eighth-grade year, Covid-19 impacted her courses and she became a fully online, full-time, Valencia College student — all while still in middle school.

“I found the courses easy so I always asked what the next step was, what more can I do,” said Erika.

Erika said she found the idea of challenging herself “interesting” and “fun.”

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Saddle up for the 151st Silver Spurs Rodeo, bucking into the Silver Spurs Arena June 2nd and 3rd

The 151st Silver Spurs Rodeo will hit the dirt hard in June for two action-filled rodeos. Fans will be treated to seven of rodeo’s traditional events during the largest professional rodeo east of the Mississippi: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s barrel racing, steer wrestling and team roping.

Returning to the June rodeo are the junior barrel racing and junior bull riding events, starring teenagers kicking off their rodeo careers at Silver Spurs Arena! Plus, everyone’s favorite during the performance, mutton bustin’ (also known as sheep racing)!

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42.3 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend

AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.

“This is expected to be the third busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “More Americans are planning trips and booking them earlier, despite inflation. This summer travel season could be one for the record books, especially at airports.”

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NEWS

Florida Governor Desantis sending support, deploys soldiers to Texas border

Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that Florida is deploying assets to Texas to help secure their southern border. According to the governor, Florida has over 1,100 assets and resources available including:

• 101 Florida Highway Patrol Troopers

• 200 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Officers, in teams of 40

• 20 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officers

• 800 Florida National Guard Soldiers

• 20 Emergency Management Personnel – including radio technicians, logisticians, mechanics and planners

• Five available fixed wing aircraft with monitoring equipment and downlink capabilities with two aviation crew teams

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First tropical wave of the season emerges off the coast of Africa

The National Hurricane Center reported on Monday that the first tropical wave of the season emerged off the coast of Africa. The tropical wave is the first among approximately 60 waves that originate over North Africa annually, according to the the National Hurricane Center.

With the hurricane season approaching in a few weeks, the NHC has initiated its daily Tropical Weather Outlook for the Atlantic basin, which will be issued four times a day. Researchers at Colorado State University anticipate that this season may be slightly below-average. In their prediction released in April, they projected six hurricanes, with two of them potentially reaching Category 3, 4, or 5, and a total of 13 named storms for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

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NEWS

Caps off to success: Osceola County High School Graduation dates for Class of 2023

The Osceola County School District will hold its 2023 high school graduations from Monday, May 22nd to Friday, May 26th at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee and at the Osceola County School for the Arts.

This is a special time to celebrate with friends and family so make sure to have your camera ready to capture these lifelong memories. All graduation ceremonies will be live streamed on the School District’s YouTube channel to ensure that family and friends can celebrate the great accomplishments of these graduates, even if unable to attend in person.

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time to walk on the Shingle Creek Trail for ‘Walk Away May’ with Osceola History

Osceola History’s “Walk Away May” begins Monday May 1 as members of the community “walk on the Shingle Creek trail” to experience the beauty and history of Osceola County, while staying healthy, and possibly win some great prizes! The event’s feature sponsor is Kissimmee Utility Authority!

Osceola History’s “Walk Away May” encourages the community to live a healthy lifestyle while building awareness of Osceola History’s two museums, Pioneer Village, located at 2491 Babb Road, and the Welcome Center & History Museum, located at 4155 West Vine Street, in Kissimmee.

During “Walk Away May” participants check in at Pioneer Village or the Welcome Center & History Museum to get their “Walk Away May” passport stamped, then begin their walk between museums. At the end of the month, prizes will be awarded for the most stamps or for being part of the experience.

The American Health Association was the first to introduce National Walking Day in 2007 to promote a healthy lifestyle. The Association organizes events to encourage people to walk for at least half an hour. The National Walking Day and National Walking Month were both introduced to raise awareness about the importance of physical activities and to have a healthy lifestyle.

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State tournament bound Celebration Storm sweep Horizon for regional title

For the fourth time in school history, the Celebration’s boy volleyball team will make a trip to the FHSAA State Tournament. The Storm earned their way to the championship with a straight-set sweep over Horizon, winning 25-23, 25-15, 29-27 on Tuesday night in a regional final.

Senior captain Darion Graham was the star of the match, as he came up with 28 kills, including 12 in the final set. He was more important than ever in the match, as several Storm players were battling shoulder injuries.

“He’s been in our program a long time and was always a special player, but he has really blossomed this year a both a star player and a team leader,” Coach Pedro Davila said. “Because of injuries tonight, we were setting the ball to him on almost every play and he still carried us.”

The Storm (21-9), who entered regional play ranked 23rd in the state will be seeded seventh of eight teams for the championship. Celebration will meet second-ranked Winter Park at 4 p.m. Friday in a quarterfinal game at Polk State College in Winter Haven. Winter Park (21-3) and the Storm met in the season-opener on Mar. 6, with the Wildcats winning in four sets.

Tuesday’s match with Horizon was a lot closer than the sweep indicated. Horizon came into the contest with a five-match winning streak – including a three-game road sweep of 2022 state-qualifier Tampa Bay HEAT in the regional semifinal.

In fact, it was so close that Celebration had to fight off set points in both the first and third sets. The first game went back-and-forth but Horizon used 5-0 run late in the game to take a 24-21 lead. But the Storm would rally behind two kills by Graham and Keith Harrison would serve out the game including an ace on the game-clinching point.

Trailing 11-10 in the second set, Celebration would go on runs of seven and three points to push the lead out to 20-12. Graham again led the way with seven kills in the game; while Harrison had two more aces and played spectacular defense in the back row – making numerous digs to thwart Horizon attacks.

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Osceola County’s Trasportation Summit in Kissimmee sets the stage for future road projects

Osceola County, in collaboration with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), the Florida Department of Transportation District 5, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and MetroPlan Orlando, hosted a highly anticipated Transportation Summit on Tuesday morning, May 9, at the Kissimmee Civic Center.

The event served as a platform for key government officials, transportation experts, and stakeholders to share insights about ongoing road projects, future plans, and the positive impact these initiatives will have on residents and visitors in and around Osceola County.

The event’s transportation keynote speakers were Osceola County Chairwoman and Commissioner for District Viviana Janer, MetroPlan Orlando Executive Director Gary Huttmann, Osceola County Deputy Manager Tawny Olore, FDOT Secretary from District 5 John Tyler, Executive Director and CEO from Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Nicola Liquori, and Central Florida Expressway Authority Executive Director Michelle Maikisch.

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Orlando Health: Tips for takeout: how to make healthier choices

We’re busy. We’re hungry. We don’t feel like cooking. More and more of us are relying on the convenience of takeout meals while also trying to eat healthy. Can we do both?

Fifty-four percent of adults say takeout and delivery is essential to their lifestyle — for millennials it’s 72 percent and 66 percent for Gen Z, a recent report shows. One-third of adults surveyed planned to increase their use of takeout. If you love the convenience but want to maintain a balanced diet, there’s good news: Restaurant managers are aware of both the uptick and consumers’ desire to eat healthier. So they’re generally more willing than ever to make modifications and share nutrition information.

It’s Your Choice

Sometimes it’s worth stating the obvious: No matter the cuisine, preparation or price point, these days most menus include healthy options. But it’s up to you to pick one. So when you’re sitting on the couch scrolling menus, remember the choice really is yours.

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Looking to Plan Your Next Vacation? Check Out Visit Orlando’s Free Vacation Planning Services

Do you find planning vacations difficult?. Well if you do, you’re not alone. Start planning your dream Orlando getaway with the help of Visit Orlando’s complimentary Vacation Planning Services, which includes insider advice and special offers on the best Orlando experiences.

Visit Orlando’s Vacation Planning Services are staffed by friendly, knowledgeable Vacation Planners who are available via telephone, email and live chat. They offer trusted resources and unbiased destination information like tripplanning advice, dining and entertainment options, and more.

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Taco Bell fights to free ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark

Since 1989, “Taco Tuesday” has been registered as a trademark, creating potential legal consequences for those that want to use the phrase. According to Taco Bell, that’s just not right, and they’re fighting to free the phrase for the world to use!

Taco Bell has filed legal petitions to cancel the federal trademark registrations for “Taco Tuesday” via the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Taco Bell believes ”Taco Tuesday” should belong to all who make, sell, eat and celebrate tacos. In fact, the very essence of “Taco Tuesday” is to celebrate the commonality amongst people of all walks of life who come together every week to celebrate something as simple, yet culturally phenomenal, as the taco. How can anyone Live Más if they’re not allowed to freely say “Taco Tuesday?” It’s pure chaos, Taco Bell said in a recent news release.

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Experience the jaw-dropping excitement of Gator Week 2023 at Wild Florida May29-June 3

Get ready gator enthusiasts, Gator Week at Wild Florida returns May 29 – June 3!

During this week, guests can receive free Gator Park admission when they make a small donation towards the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund to help Osceola County high school students pay for college.

DAILY SCHEDULE THROUGHOUT GATOR WEEK

Exotic Animal Show – During Wild Florida’s regularly scheduled Exotic Animal Show performances, they’ll focus our segments on different types of crocodilians. For instance, Wild Florida will bring out a Nile, caiman, albino and regular American alligator. In addition to an educational seminar, they’ll also have alligator calling contests and Q&A trivia.

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St. Cloud Council approves two Hopkins Park area projects

St. Cloud’s City Council approved two large projects during Thursday’s council meeting focused on bringing improvements to the River Road/Hopkins Park area.

The council voted to accept a $1,051.360 Community Project Funding grant for the construction of a centralized sewer system to replace aging, privately-owned septic sewer systems at homes along River Road, Bibbens Street, and Mency Street near Hopkins Park. Grant funds will be used to cover the cost for residents to connect to Toho’s sewer system. Once connected to the sewer system, residents will be responsible for paying the monthly utility bill for sewer.

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Two Osceola Heritage Park Executives earn nominations for 2023 SPORTYS Awards

Robb Larson, General Manager of OHP, and Mary Burd, Assistant General Manager & Director of Finance at OHP have been nominated for the 2023 SPORTYS Awards, which are presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and honor sports business professionals who excel in their field, and whose contributions and help make the Greater Orlando area one of the country’s premier sports destinations.

Robb Larson, General Manager of OHP, has been nominated for Executive of the Year, and Mary Burd, Assistant General Manager & Director of Finance at OHP, was nominated the Best in Business Operations.

The 2023 SPORTYS will air on WKMG-TV News 6 and stream online on Saturday, June 17 at 7:00 PM with the winners being revealed during the broadcast.

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INJURY LAW

Draper Law: Even minor car accidents can cause back injuries, don’t wait to seek medical attention

Car accidents can happen in an instant. Even though these crashes happen quickly, recovery is not always quick and easy. A car accident can cause a variety of injuries, including back injuries. Even a minor crash can cause back injuries because the back tends to absorb most of the impact in an accident.

If you have suffered a back injury, seek prompt medical treatment. These injuries can be hard to treat, and sometimes can lead to secondary medical issues, such as hypotension, osteoporosis, pressure ulcers, sleep apnea, bowel problems, urinary tract infections, sexual dysfunction, and more. Draper Law Office understands how serious a back injury can be. These injuries can be long-lasting and costly to treat. Schedule a consultation by filling out the online form or by calling their office at (407) 846.0075.

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Beware of online scams when searching for home weatherization assistance programs

The Osceola Council on Aging is warning the community to beware of fraudulent websites while searching for home weatherization programs. These websites ask people to fill out online forms, which are then used to steal the applicant’s personal information. Unfortunately, when a victim of this malicious fraud attempts to contact the company, they receive no response or support.

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Draper Law: Showing positive parenting

When parents of minor children divorce, it can be several years before their involvement with the court will end. Ideally, both parties will abide by their thoughtfully created parenting agreement and make changes which support their children’s wellbeing. However, as time passes and circumstances change, it is not uncommon for parents to disagree about what is in the best interest of their kids. A parent may also claim the other does not have good parenting abilities and seek to make legal changes to the parenting plan. In this situation, the other parent may have to provide evidence of their positive parenting skills.

The Draper Law Office has attorneys who are experienced with helping clients with child custody and parenting time issues and can help. Call 407.846.0075 today or go to DraperLawOffice.com to set up your free, no-obligation consultation in one of their three locations: St. Cloud, Kissimmee, and Orlando.

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Orlando Health: common cold - or something more serious?

You feel it coming on: itchy eyes, runny nose, a tickle in your throat. Over the next few days, your symptoms progress to include sneezing, congestion, fatigue, cough and a sore throat. Despite your best efforts, it looks like you’ve caught the common cold, and if you’re not attentive it could get worse.

HOW COMMON IS THE COLD?

Colds are a minor viral infection that account for more doctor visits than any other illness. Adults, on average, catch two to four colds a year — kids even more — with most cases reported between September and May.

Highly contagious, colds spread much like the flu, by droplets of fluid or inhaled. The most common cause, rhinovirus, accounts for more than 40 percent of reported cases, usually last less than 10 days and can be treated with symptom relief medications and rest.

If left unchecked however, a cold can progress to more serious illnesses. And sneezing, congestion and sore throat also can be symptoms of other ailments.

• Think it might be the flu? Although both viral in nature, colds differ from the flu, which ramps up faster and includes more severe symptoms such as weakness, chills and body aches.

• Think it might be allergies? Allergies can share symptoms with the common cold, but allergies are noncontagious responses of your immune system to an allergen, often seasonal and controllable by antihistamines.

OTHER ILLNESSES CAN STEM FROM A COLD

Fighting any minor ailment weakens your immune system, leaving you vulnerable to other illnesses.

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IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS

Walt Disney World offers limited-time Florida resident ticket this summer

Summer is right around the corner, and right now, Florida residents can take advantage of great value and plenty of Disney thrills at Walt Disney World theme parks with the new Florida Resident Disney Summer Magic Ticket.

Beginning May 16, 2023, Florida residents can purchase a 4-day ticket for $58 per day plus tax ($229 total plus tax) or a 3-day ticket for $70 per day plus tax ($209 total plus tax). Tickets are valid through September 29, 2023 (subject to blockout dates from May 26 to May 29, July 1 to July 4 and September 1 to September 4, 2023). To learn more about the Disney Summer Magic Ticket, visit DisneyWorld.com/SummerMagic .

Time to Celebrate #AlltheDisneyThrills

Florida residents can make this summer extra special when they visit a Walt Disney World theme park with friends and loved ones. Each of the four theme parks offers thrills for every age and interest.

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Pipeline: the world’s first surf coaster starts breaking waves at SeaWorld Orlando on May 27th

Pipeline, the World’s first surf coaster begins breaking waves at SeaWorld Orlando on May 27th.

SeaWorld guests will have an opportunity to feel the incredible power of the ocean in a whole new way as they experience the thrill of launching up 110 foot “waves” while feeling every bank and curve like the real deal.

The rush of SeaWorld’s new coaster is created by innovative dynamic seats that give you, the surfer, an unparalleled freedom of movement.

With the opening of SeaWorld’s seventh coaster, it strengthens its claim to the tagline, Coaster Capital of Orlando.

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Universal Orlando Offers Florida Residents Buy a Day, Get 2 Days FREE Tickets

Universal Orlando Resort invites Florida residents and locals to visit the ultimate road trip destination this spring and summer with its all-new “Buy a Day, Get 2 Days Free on a 2-Park, 1-Day Park-to-Park Ticket” offer – allowing guests to enjoy three days of theme park thrills for the price of one. Starting today, guests can take advantage of this incredible offer for travel on non-consecutive days through September 29, 2023 – giving them the ability to experience a full range of emotions in exhilarating rides and attractions across Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure throughout the road trip season.

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Aquatica’s Turi’s Kid Cove opening May 2023

Grab your best buddies and get ready to splish, splash, spray, and play in Aquatica’s ALL-NEW water adventure attraction filled with watering palms, tipping buckets, spraying jets, water bobbles, and more.

Plus, your kids can grab a tube and glide into fun on the ALL-NEW Tamariki Twirl, a kid-sized wave slide designed just for them!

Turi’s Kid Cove will be tucked away between Big Surf Shores and Mango Market. With plenty of splashy water fun and ample seating all around for rest and relaxation, it’s the perfect place for you and your little ones to cool off.

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POSITIVELY DELICIOUS

Tomato and Avocado Salsa with fresh Florida Sweet Corn, it’s Positively Delicious!

There’s nothing like relaxing on a hot summers day while enjoying tasty salsa made with Fresh Florida Sweet Corn… It’s Positively Delicious.

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup Florida bell pepper, chopped fine

• ½ cup red onion, chopped fine

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, hand-torn

• 4 ears Florida sweet corn

• 2 large Florida tomatoes, diced

• 1 large Florida avocado, peeled, pit removed and diced

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1 teaspoon powdered cumin

• Dash of your favorite hot sauce

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

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Florida Blueberry Cheesecake, it’s Positively Delicious!

Fresh Florida Blueberries on a tangy cheesecake…It’s positively delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 whole cheesecake (homemade or store bought)

• 4 pints Florida blueberries, rinsed

• 1 cup Florida sugar

• ½ lemon, juiced

• 1 cup water

• Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

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Florida Strawberries with white and dark chocolate mousse, it’s Positively Delicious

Smooth chocolate mousse with sweet Florida Strawberries… It’s Positively Delicious.

INGREDIENTS

• 12 large Florida strawberries, rinsed and sliced

• Fresh mint, for garnish

• 3 ounces white chocolate, broken into pieces

• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, divided

• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 ounces dark chocolate for baking, broken into pieces

• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, divided

• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Seared Florida Swordfish with arugula and peach salsa, it’s Positively Delicious

Here’s a recipe for Florida Swordfish that takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and we think you’ll agree that it’s positively delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 (6-ounce) Florida swordfish steaks

• 10 ounces Florida arugula

• 2 large Florida peaches, pit removed and diced small

• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

• 1 lime, juiced

• ½ red onion, diced small

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

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