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City of Kissimmee’s Juneteenth Festival to celebrate community at Lakefront Park Saturday June 17
FWC reports zero boating accident fatalities over Memorial Day Weekend, encouraging a safe, sober “Summer Season”
Seaworld Orlando to celebrate fathers day with a Pub Crawl experience designed just for Him!
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LIVE with City of St. Cloud’s Director of Economic Development Antranette Forbes LIVE with Silver Spurs Riding Club Big Boss Clifton Chapman talking Rodeo LIVE at the unveiling of a creative new bike rack at Lakeshore Park in St. Cloud For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website! PositivelyOsceola.com IN & AROUND OSCEOLA LIVE at Ventura Elementary School with May’s Featured Teacher of the Month LIVE at the 2023 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
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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 County Animal Services Dog Fostering Program
Free Dog Fostering Program for dogs in need! Everything provided - you provide the love.
City of St. Cloud Junior Lifeguard Training Program
Junior Lifeguard Training Program for ages 10 thru 15 begins June 9th. Each session is held over 3 days ending on July 30th. Classes are filling up! City of St. Cloud, Florida
Orlando Health Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed at Orlando Health locations. Volunteering is certain to be a rewarding experience. For more information, visit OrlandoHealth.com/VolunteerServices
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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Disney honors 101-year-old World War II Navy Veteran, St. Cloud resident Pat Rudd
Dorothy “Pat” Rudd, a resident of St. Cloud and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, was recently invited to Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, where she received a special tribute from the renowned theme park. Pat’s late husband and U.S. Navy veteran, Gerald Rudd helped with the construction of Frontierland prior to the resort opening Oct. 1, 1971.
Pat Rudd, a remarkable resident of the City of St. Cloud whose life story is a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering patriotism. As a 101-year-old Navy veteran, Rudd has not only defied the odds by reaching this remarkable milestone but she continues to inspire all who have the privilege of knowing her. Her journey, spanning over a century, is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a shining example of courage and dedication.
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Two Deputy Chiefs take oath at Kissimmee Police Department
During a recent City of Kissimmee commission meeting, Camille Alicea and Wilson Munoz were sworn in as deputy chiefs by the Kissimmee Police Department, marking a historic moment as the first Hispanics to attain the rank of Deputy Chief in the department’s history.
KPD Chief Betty Holland said, “Both Alicea and Muñoz have demonstrated commitment to the agency and the community. They were chosen because they’re true public servants who have fostered strong relationships throughout the city. Their long and plentiful careers with us exemplify excellence in the two of them.”
Alicea has been a part of the agency for about 25 years now. Alicea obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Barry University and is a graduate of the Valencia College Public Safety Leadership Development Certification Program. Alicea is also a Board Member for the non-profit Help Now.
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Seaworld Orlando to celebrate fathers day with a Pub Crawl experience designed just for Him!
SeaWorld Orlando is making sure dads feel special this year on Father’s Day Weekend with a Pub Crawl experience certain to bring a smile to that very special guy and friends.
On Saturday, June 17 & Sunday, June 18 starting from 11:30a.m. to park close, SeaWorld Orlando is offering a perfectly curated foodie adventure!
Purchase a 9-item sampling lanyard for $89.99 to use toward SeaWorld’s Father’s Day specials. Stop at designated food stands throughout the park for a refreshing drink and treat.
The Father’s Day Pub Crawl is an opportunity to savor a wide range of delicious drinks, including local brews, signature cocktails and sample summer spectacular snack items. You and your group can set your own pace, exploring the park at your leisure. Whether you prefer craft beers, cocktails, or a classic pint, there will be something for everyone’s taste.
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City of Kissimmee’s Juneteenth Festival to celebrate community at Lakefront Park Saturday June 17
Kissimmee’s Juneteenth Festival will return to Kissimmee Lakefront Park on Saturday June 17 from 12pm – 4pm and will commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
The annual event is a festive community celebration of African American culture, with live music, delicious food, the KUA Kids Power Zone, and craft vendors and exhibitors.
This year’s Juneteenth Festival will be packed with laughter from this year’s emcee comedian Tight Mike, and will feature R&B singer Christopher Williams.
Be sure not to miss this year’s Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival, sponsored by KUA, Star 94.5, Orlando Health, and Toho Water Authority.
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Over the Memorial Day holiday this year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers removed approximately 100 unsafe and impaired vessel operators across the state of Florida for boating under the influence and responded to over 30 boating accidents. Thankfully, there were zero fatalities reported during this time.
“I credit the visibility and the hard work of our officers and partner agencies educating the public, removing impaired boaters from behind the wheel and responding quickly to accidents. Nothing would make me happier than to report the number zero every year,” said Lt. Col. Brian Smith, Acting Director of the FWC Division of Law Enforcement. “Florida is considered the boating and fishing capital of the world for good reason. Operating a vessel while impaired not only puts yourself and everyone on board in danger but also everyone else around you trying to enjoy a great weekend on the water.”
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FWC reports zero boating accident fatalities over Memorial Day Weekend, encouraging a safe, sober “Summer Season”
Osceola County celebrates ambitious road development plan with Bill Beck Boulevard ribbon cutting
On Wednesday morning, the official opening of Bill Beck Boulevard took place in Osceola County with a ribbon cutting led by Chairwoman Viviana Janer, signifying the completion of the initial project within the county’s most expansive road construction program to date.
As part of a comprehensive initiative known as “Osceola Roads,” Bill Beck Boulevard, in conjunction with four additional roads, is currently undergoing enhancements facilitated by leveraging the refinancing of the Osceola Parkway. This ambitious endeavor, a collaborative effort between the County and its partners, encompasses a substantial investment exceeding $2 billion.
“This occasion is the result of a bold move we made back in 2019 when we launched the largest road building program in Osceola County history,” Osceola Commission Chairwoman Janer said. “Our collective vision to enhance mobility and safety on our congested roads is moving forward, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. This is important as more and more people are realizing that Osceola County is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. We are ready to meet the demand and be first to what’s next.”
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Tohopekaliga’s Nikko Martell to Take Over Kowboys Baseball Program
An anticipated exhaustive search for the right candidate to replace retiring Osceola baseball coach Scott Birchler lasted just a few days, as Kowboys Athletics Director Rick Tribit named former Tohopekaliga skipper Nikko Martell to the post on Tuesday afternoon.
“When he applied for the job I was intrigued by the possibility,” Tribit said. “From my days at Winter Springs, I know how difficult it can be to start a new program – especially in baseball where you are often behind the eight ball in terms of facilities, equipment, resources and even players. Nikko has done a fantastic job of building the program at Tohopekaliga. In a very short period of time, he not only transformed the Tigers into a competitive program but a winning one.”
Entering his 11th year as a high school coach, Martell spent five years as an assistant coach at Gateway. When Tohopekaliga opened for 2018-19 school year, Martell became the first head baseball coach. A 4-15 initial season was followed by a 3-4 Covid year and a 5-12 mark in 2020-21.
He posted his first winning season in 2022 with a 10-9 season before winning a school record 12 games last season. That achievement — combined with the culture he created — earned Martell the prestigious “Mike Fields Distinguished Leadership Award.” Named after the former St. Cloud and Harmony baseball coaching legend, the award recognizes athletic achievement, sportsmanship and community service. Under Martell, Tiger baseball players and staff volunteered to work numerous campus events, including handling parking duties and interacting with campus visitors.
For the past couple of years Martell has organized and run the XT Preseason Classic, an honorary baseball tournament to remember his friend Xavier Torres; he also works closely with the Latinos in Action, helping create a Roberto Clemente Community Service Award for high school athletes who do volunteer work inside the community.
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the upcoming summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.”
During the summer months of June, July, August and September, yards need no more than ½ to ¾ inch of water every two to three days. If your lawn has received enough water from rainfall, turn off the irrigation system and turn it back on when needed. The simplest way to determine if your yard needs water is to look for these visual clues:
• Grass blades are folded in half lengthwise on at least one-third of your yard.
• Grass blades appear blue-gray.
• Grass blades do not spring back, leaving footprints on the lawn for several minutes after walking on it.
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Orlando Health: Probiotic and prebiotic supplements: do they work – and are they safe?
Touted as a way to combat the effects of a poor diet and stress, prebiotics and probiotics are the latest buzzwords when talking about a healthy gut, or your microbiome. You get these microorganisms in many of the foods you eat, but more and more people are turning to supplements.
Do you get the same benefit from supplements –and are they safe?
What Are Probiotics and Prebiotics?
The human gut has 100 trillion of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, which is 10 times more than the total number of cells of the human body. These microorganisms start colonizing our digestive tract from the moment we are born and together they are called the microbiome.
The gut microbiome plays a major role in the fine balance between health and sickness, providing vital functions by protecting against bad bacteria, assisting in the intake of nutrients and fat from food, as well as regulating your bowel movement and immune system function.
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Promoting Early Reading: Osceola Reads Introduces Little Library at Osceola YMCA
The Osceola County branch of the YMCA has joined forces with Osceola Reads to open an Osceola Reads Little Library.
The Osceola Reads Little Library initiative allows children to take a book, leave a book, expand their athome library, or help support one of their fellow little readers. Now children at the Osceola “Y” location will be the first to be part of this initiative from Osceola Reads.
“At the Osceola County YMCA, one of our three focus areas is Youth Development, and we believe that early literacy is a critical need in our community,” said John Lewis, Executive Director of Osceola County YMCA. “The Osceola YMCA has several summer programs that will serve over 100 kids weekly, ranging from preschool to school-aged children. Through this partnership, every child will have the opportunity to read daily with the goal of promoting early literacy and curbing the summer learning loss.”
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Mecum Kissimmee’s “Summer Special” collector car auction to roar back into Kissimmee July 6-9
Mecum Kissimmee will hit the gas and pull back into Osceola Heritage Park July 6-9. Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction will once again place thousands of cars up for auction, along with a wide array of classic Road Art items, and more.
Mecum Kissimmee attendees can expect live auction action, entertainment acts, Dodge’s Thrill Ride, and the Mecum Midway, which offers food, exhibitors, and more.
The upcoming event in July at Osceola Heritage Park continues the tradition of the Mecum Kissimmee auctions, where car enthusiasts gather to buy and sell collectible vehicles of all kinds. This event attracts participants from around the world who are interested in classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and other related items.
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Osceola Magic announces six home games for upcoming debut season
The Osceola Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, announced six initial priority home game dates for the upcoming 2023-24 season at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
2023-24 Osceola Magic Home Game
Priority Dates (Times & Opponents TBD)
• Wednesday, December 13
• Saturday, December 16
• Wednesday, December 13
• Saturday, December 16
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St. Cloud Captain Denise Robers graduates from prestigious FBI Academy
St. Cloud Police Department
Captain Denise Roberts graduated from the FBI’s 286th session of the National Academy this week. The National Academy is a prestigious 10-week program that provides advanced training to law enforcement leaders from around the world.
Captain Roberts is a 20-year veteran of the St. Cloud Police Department. She has held a variety of positions, including patrol officer, detective, and sergeant. She is currently the department’s Investigative Services Division Captain, and is the first from the agency to complete the Academy.
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NHTSA proposes mandatory utomatic emergency braking systems for US vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has put forward a rule proposal that would mandate the installation of automatic emergency braking systems on “nearly all” cars and light trucks in the United States. The proposed rule is expected to dramatically reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes.
NHTSA projects that this proposed rule, if finalized, would save at least 360 lives a year and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually. In addition, these AEB systems would result in significant reductions in property damage caused by rear-end crashes. Many crashes would be avoided altogether, while others would be less destructive.
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Draper Law: What to know about parking lot accidents
Parking lots can be tricky for drivers to navigate. Whether you’re at a grocery store, restaurant, doctor’s office, apartment complex, concert or sports venue, or school, getting in and out of a parking lot can be tricky due to the sheer number of cars and pedestrians in the area.
Many of these accidents are caused by distracted driving. The good news is that these crashes are often at low speeds, so the injuries involved are not typically too bad.
Parking lots are often crowded, making accidents likely. If you have been involved in an accident, the Kissimmee auto accident lawyers at Draper Law Office can help you gather evidence and recover compensation for the losses you have suffered. To schedule a free consultation, call (407) 743-6628 or fill out the online form.
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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: Pain, tingling, numbness: could it be Peripheral Neuropathy?
The magnificent human nervous system carries electrical signals from the brain to every corner of the body and back, so if something goes wrong, it could happen anywhere on that neural highway. The symptoms of the malfunction vary greatly depending on the locale, and so does the treatment.
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
The nervous system has two parts. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. Think of them as the control center (brain) and superhighway (spinal cord.) Everything else is the peripheral nervous system – think state highways, county roads and city streets – carrying messages between the central nervous system and every organ, system and limb, right down to your fingertips and toes. The peripheral nerves are further divided into those controlling your autonomic functions – breathing and digesting food, for example – and the sensory nerves, which carry messages to the brain about the environment – messages like “my feet are cold” or “that surface is hot.”
When something goes wrong with the peripheral nerves, the various disorders are called peripheral neuropathy, which can be felt as tingling, numbness or pain when the sensory nerves are affected, or muscle weakness, twitching and even paralysis in some cases involving autonomic nerves.
Peripheral neuropathy is not a single disease – it’s an umbrella term for any disorder that causes damage to the peripheral nervous system, whether from trauma, injury, compression, inflammation or disease. More than 100 types of peripheral neuropathy have been identified, and about 2.4 percent of the general population – more than 20 million people in the United States alone – are estimated to have some form of it. The prevalence is almost four times higher (8 percent) in people over 65.
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All aboard: Brightline Orlando tickets now on sale
Brightline has launched ticket sales for the highly anticipated Brightline Orlando connection. While final preparations are being made for grand opening, tickets between South Florida (Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach) and Orlando are on sale now for late summer through early 2024. Guests can purchase tickets at gobrightline.com or by downloading the app. An official opening date and inaugural rides will be announced after Brightline has completed required testing. Guests should sign up for Brightline emails on gobrightline.com to be the first to know when summer inaugural rides will go on sale.
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Star Spangled Sky: Join Old Town for a free July 4th Firework Spectacle
Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue on Tuesday, July 4th with a free firework display and celebration presented by Old Town and Fun Spot America Kissimmee from 6-10pm.
Bring the family for an entire day of free fun including streetmosphere entertainment and live music on the Old Town Main Stage featuring Rocktown.
At 9pm, experience an amazing fireworks display in the skies above Old Town.
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Cheers… free beer is back at Seaworld Orlando this summer!
It’s looking like it’s going to be a hot summer, but not to worry, SeaWorld Orlando has your back with Free Beer!
Celebrate the summer with a FREE beer at SeaWorld Orlando’s Waterway Grill Bar through July 27. Pass Members over the age of 21 can now enjoy two complimentary 7 oz beers. All park guests over the age of 21 can enjoy one complimentary 7 oz beer.
The 7-ounce ice cold draft will be available at the park daily from 11:00 A.M. until one hour before park close at Waterway Grill. Take a break and enjoy world-class shows, water rides and coasters, and some free “cold ones” from SeaWorld Orlando!
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Celebrate 4th of July a LEGOLAND® Florida Resort with Red, White & Boom!
Summer is heating up at LEGOLAND® with Red, White & BOOM! Nightly from July 2nd – 4th, families can enjoy many fun activities and end the night with an unforgettable firework show that explodes into 3D LEGO® bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses!
During this exciting, limited-time event families can enjoy a LEGO flag building, MINILAND scavenger hunts, DJ dance parties that are sure to have everyone on their feet, a fireworks pre-show, and of course, FIREWORKS!
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Universal Orlando Resort to celebrate 30th anniversary of iconic film Jurassic Park
Universal Orlando Resort is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking film Jurassic Park, with special #JurassicJune limited-time experiences. Theme park guests can celebrate one of the greatest cinematic adventures ever created with exclusive merchandise, specialty food and beverage offerings and screenings of the 1993 iconic film.
Here’s how guests can celebrate Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando Resort:
• Universal Orlando guests can step through the iconic gates of Jurassic Park at Universal Islands of Adventure and explore an immersive land home to exciting experiences inspired by the record-breaking franchise, including “Jurassic Park River Adventure” – where a leisure raft ride turns into a daring eight-story plunge to escape a ferocious T. rex; “Jurassic World VelociCoaster” – Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster; and more.
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100 deadliest days for teen drivers have begun
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
“Summer is historically a dangerous time for teen drivers,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Now that school is out, teens will spend more time on the road, often driving with friends at odd hours of the day and night. Because of their inexperience, teens are more susceptible to dangerous driving behaviors – like speeding, driving distracted, and not wearing a safety belt. AAA urges parents to model safe driving behavior and reinforce safe driving habits with their teen drivers to help keep them safe this summer.”
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First of two Florida disaster preparedness tax-free holidays
The first of two 14-day sales tax holidays to help residents save money on hurricane supplies is currently taking place and will continue through June, as the Atlantic Hurricane season rapidly approaches.
Florida House Bill 7063, which describes several sales tax holidays for Florida, was passed unanimously by the Legislature May 5 and sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis May 23, which he signed.
Here’a a list of what’s included in the 2023 list of tax-free items in Florida
• Self-powered lights of $40 or less.
• Portable self-powered radio, two-way radio or weather-band radio of $50 or less.
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Grilled Florida Chicken Sandwich, It’s Positively Delicious!
Fresh chicken with crisp Florida arugula on toasted bread, it’s Positively Delicious!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 Florida chicken breasts, grilled
• 1 Florida tomato, sliced thin
• 2 cups Florida arugula
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• Sandwich bread (your favorite)
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
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Florida Vegetable and Chicken Pasta, It’s Positively Delicious
Looking for a fun dish to bring to summer cook-outs? Try this chicken pasta with fresh Florida vegetables…it’s Positively Delicious!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups Florida Chicken, cooked and chopped
• 2 Florida tomatoes, diced
• 2 Florida zucchini, diced
• 2 cups Florida spinach
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 12 ounces whole wheat penne, cooked
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Olive oil, for cooking
• Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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Grilled Florida Sweet Corn with Tomato and Parmesant, It’s Positively Delicious!
Nothing says summer cook-out like grilled sweet corn so why not add a fun twist to it. Try out this recipe for grilled Florida sweet corn with tomato and parmesan…it’s Positively Delicious!
INGREDIENTS
• 4 ears fresh Florida sweet corn
• 2 Florida tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup parmesan
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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Fresh Florida Citrus Tea, It’s Positively Delicious!
On a hot summers day, there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of tea. Why not try this Florida Citrus Tea…it’s Positively Delicious!
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup Florida orange juice
• 1 Florida orange, cut into rounds
• 1 Florida grapefruit, cut into rounds (optional)
• 1 lime, cut into rounds
• 1 gallon sweet tea, home made or store bought
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