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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

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 at-home 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.”

The Osceola Reads initiative is sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County. If you or someone you know wants to find a Little Library nearest them, visit the website at www.OsceolaReads.com/little-libraries, or to add your Little Library to the Osceola Reads list, contact the team at info@osceolareads.com.

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Property appraiser’s office reports nearly 20% increase from previous year, over $2 billion in new construction

Katrina Scarborough, Osceola County Property Appraiser, has provided the 2023 estimates of taxable values to the taxing authorities for the purpose of developing next fiscal year’s budgets. Property values in Osceola have increased nearly 20% over 2022, with over $2 billion in new construction.

“Osceola County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Residential and Commercial market values throughout Osceola County are very strong and show gains near 20% over 2022. The county saw over $2 billion in new construction,” Property Appraiser Katrina Scarborough said.

Estimates of taxable property in unincorporated Osceola County are up 14.98% (over $45.58 billion), Kissimmee rose 14.8% (over $5.59 billion), St. Cloud saw an increase of 19.79% (over $4.45 billion), while the Osceola County School District had and increase of 18.38% (over $52.17 billion).

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Missing 4-Year-Old Girl Discovered Dead in Kissimmee Pond

A 4-year-old girl who had been reported missing was tragically discovered dead in the backyard pond of her family’s home in Kissimmee on Monday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office was alerted about the missing girl around 7pm Monday night. The 4-year-old was last seen in the backyard with the family dog near a gated retention pond. Shortly after the child disappeared, the dog was seen swimming in the pond.

A search for the missing girl was done by helicopter, K-9 units, fire rescue crews, and the dive team from the Orlando Fire Department. Regrettably, the body of the girl was discovered submerged in the pond, according to deputies.

Law enforcement officials have determined that there were no indications of foul play in connection with this tragic incident. The sheriff’s office has characterized the death as a heartbreaking accident. The girl’s next of kin were notified.

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Osceola County Moves Forward on Drainage Improvements for Buenaventura Lakes

A project to replace drainage culverts under a short stretch of Royal Palm Drive is the latest step by the County to address critical stormwater issues in the Buenaventura Lakes Community.

It is anticipated that the pipe replacement will improve pond function and peak stages in the pond north of Royal Palm Drive and west of Seal Street. The new culverts will be lowered to provide additional capacity and quicker recovery to the pond.

“The upcoming culvert replacement demonstrates our commitment to the residents of the Buenaventura Lakes Community,” said Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer. “By improving stormwater functions and enabling better drainage, we’re taking proactive steps to address critical stormwater issues. These efforts, along with planned grants and projects, showcase our commitment to protect our community from flooding and to ensure a resilient future. We appreciate your patience during the road closure, as we work diligently to serve our community.”

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Man Arrested in Connection to Downtown Kissimmee Bar Shooting

A 59-year-old man was has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place at The Breeze Bar in Kissimmee on Sunday.

59-year-old Brett Kevin Riddell was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, using a firearm while intoxicated, and shooting into an occupied building.

Shortly after midnight, Kissimmee Police officers responded to The Breeze Bar on E. Dakin Avenue, after being called about a weapons violation.

According to Kissimmee investigators, a disturbance took place between Ridell and several other patrons. Riddell was asked to leave the bar but as he was leaving, he fired a single shot back into the bar injuring one person.

The person shot sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital where they underwent surgery and are currently in stable condition.

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Osceola County Sheriff’s office welcomes public comments on accreditation assesment

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is applying for re-accreditation with the state and is inviting the community to offer comments as part of the process.

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will begin their assessment on July 11th, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has to comply with approximately 239 standards to receive re-accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health, and safety issues.

For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer comments about the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office’s ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please contact CFA at the following: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, phone: 800-558-0218, or email: flaccreditation@fdle.state.fl.us. A copy of the standards is available for review at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee during normal business hours or at flaccreditation.org.

The Accreditation Manager for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is Sergeant Angel Diaz, Ed.D. The assessment team is composed of law enforcement professionals from agencies throughout the state. The assessors will conduct interviews, review written materials, and other items where compliance can be witnessed.

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By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

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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Osceola Arts’ Young Actory Company presents “Into The Woods,” beginning this Friday, May 26

Osceola Arts in Kissimmee is kicking off the summer season in a big way with its Young Actors Company presentation of “Into The Woods,” hitting the studio theatre stage beginning this Friday May 26 at 7pm, through Sunday June 4 at 2pm. All actors in the presentation are between the ages of 16-19.

The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Get your tickets today!

Justin A. Mullner, MD Orthopedics – Sports Medicine Orlando Health

Orlando Health: How To Conquer Common Running Fears

Running delivers a long list of health benefits, from weight control and muscle toning to the infamous “runner’s high” you get when your body releases endorphins — the feel-good hormones. Even though running is an easy and accessible form of exercise, it can still be intimidating. Where and how do you begin? And if you’re already a runner, how can you take your training to the next level and overcome mental hurdles?

Discover What’s Slowing You Down

It’s normal for any new activity — or even progressing to the next level in an exercise with which you’re comfortable — to come with fears and apprehensions.

Common concerns runners face include:

• Confusion over what kind of shoes or clothing to wear for their climate, terrain or skill level

• Uncertainty about how much or how far to run

• A fear of injuries such as shin splints or twisted ankles

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Osceola Arts to premiere Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical, tickets on sale now!

The Central Florida premiere of “Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical” will take place for the first time on the Osceola Arts Main Stage in Kissimmee beginning Friday, June 9th and running through Sunday, June 18th.

Created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin, and Roger Kumble, this jukebox musical is based on the 1999 motion picture, Cruel Intentions.

In both the film and musical, lead characters Sebastian and Kathryn are bored with their daily elite prep school activities and have whipped up a risqué wager: Can Sebastian seduce the new headmaster’s virtuous daughter? On the path to victory, they find themselves tangled in a web of secrets and temptations. Directed by Michael Knight, this modern musical features a talented cast and is packed with nostalgic 90’s pop hits.

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Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington to host drive-thru summertime food distribution

With some families and individuals in our community still experiencing food insecurity, non-profit organizations and local governments are continuing to come together to organize food distribution events to assist those who are in need.

On Saturday, June 25th, from 10am – 12pm, Osceola County Board 0f County Commissioner for District 3 Brandon Arrington will host a free, drive-thru Summertime food distribution, supported by 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and State Representative for District 46 Kristen Arrington.

The event will begin at 10 am at St. Rose of Lima Church, located at 3880 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee. One meal pack will be given to each vehicle, and the food distribution will be first come, first served while supplies last.

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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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AAA offering free “Tow to Go” backup plan for impaired drivers in Florida for Memorial Day weekend

AAA is once again activating its Tow to Go program in Florida, offering free confidential rides for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. This is the 25th year The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program.

When called upon, The Auto Club Group dispatches a tow truck to transport the driver and vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius for free. Since its inception, Tow to Go has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road.

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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.

INJURY LAW

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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FAMILY LAW

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.

HEALTH

Praveen Ranganath, MD Cancer Orlando Health

There are many different types of cancer, making it virtually impossible to build a one-size-fits-all checklist of symptoms. It’s not unusual for some cancer symptoms to fly under the radar – or be confused with an unrelated condition.

It’s estimated that one in three people in the U.S. will develop cancer at some point in their life, according to the American Cancer Society. It’s easy to look at certain lifestyle choices – smoking and diets high in fried food, for example – and expect there to be an elevated risk of certain cancers.

It’s more of a challenge to identify cancers when there’s no obvious set of risk factors to keep us vigilant. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the less-obvious symptoms that could indicate cancer.

1. Chronic cough or hoarseness. You probably won’t be surprised to learn that coughing can be an indicator of lung cancer. But so is unexplained hoarseness. For some people with lung cancer, their voice will become strained, raspy or sound more quiet or softer in tone. This can be caused by a tumor pressing against the nerve that controls your vocal cords. The condition could also be a sign of laryngeal cancer. Of course, hoarseness can also be caused by a variety of less serious things, including colds and laryngitis. If it lingers beyond a couple of weeks, it’s time to see your doctor.

2. Difficulty swallowing. If you feel like food is getting stuck in your throat, that could be a symptom of cancers of the mouth, throat or esophagus. The condition is known as dysphasia and can be caused by a tumor blocking or narrowing your food passage.

3. Unexpected weight loss. Suddenly losing weight without making any lifestyle changes can be a symptom of many health conditions, including diabetes, dementia and heart failure. But it can also be related to numerous cancers. There’s no hard and fast rule on what constitutes enough weight loss to set off alarm bells. But if you’ve lost 5 percent of your body weight over six months – without trying – you should mention it to your doctor.

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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.

IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS

Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” Live-Action story arrives at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

On Friday, the same day the live–action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” hit theaters, Ariel, who stars in this latest version of the film, made her debut at Walt Disney World Resort.

Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Ariel stepped out of the new movie and into Prince Eric’s shoreside castle where she was warmly welcomed by guests.

Ariel’s meet and greet location at Walt Disney Presents features artwork inspired by the movie that guides guests on a journey from sea to land, ending at the picturesque setting of Prince Eric’s shoreside castle. There are also many of Ariel’s “thingamabobs,’’ replicas of props from the film, on display.

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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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Turi’s Kid Cove: Now Open at Seaworld’s Aquatica Orlando

Turi’s Kid Cove, an ALL-NEW Water Play Adventure is now open at Aquatica Orlando!

Grab your best buddies and get ready to splish, splash, spray, and play in this ALL-NEW water adventure attraction filled with watering palms, tipping buckets, spraying jets, water bobbles, and more. Kids of all ages 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 is tucked away between Big Surf Shores and Mango Market. With plenty of splashy water fun and lots of seating all around for rest and relaxation, it’s the perfect place for families to cool off.

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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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taking place now, here’s what’s on the list!

POSITIVELY DELICIOUS

Breakfast Potatoes with Florida Bell Peppers and Bacon, It’s Positively Delicious

Looking for a fun breakfast? Why not try this breakfast hash with Florida potatoes, Florida bell peppers and bacon…it’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large Florida potatoes, diced medium

• 3 medium Florida bell peppers, diced large

• 1/2 cup bacon, cooked crisp and roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (your favorite)

• 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped fine

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

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Florida Beef, Vegetable and Pasta Casserole, It’s Positively Delicious!

Fresh Florida beef and vegetables makes for a great pasta casserole…it’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound Florida lean ground beef

• 1 pint Florida mushrooms, slice thin

• 1 Florida zucchini, medium dice

• 1 Florida squash, medium dice

• 1 pound pasta (your favorite)

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup milk

• ½ stick unsalted butter

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 teaspoon oil, for cooking

• 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (your favorite)

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

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POSITIVELY DELICIOUS

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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Grilled Florida Key Lime Shrimp Skewers, It’s Positively Delicious!

Grilled Shrimp skewers made with fresh Florida seafood…it’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 Florida Key limes, juiced

• ½ Florida avocado, mashed

• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tablespoons spicy mustard

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

• 1 teaspoon hot sauce

• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning

• 1 lemon, juiced

• Oil for cooking

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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