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Osceola County All-stars come up short against Lake County Allstars, 28-26

St. Cloud to Rock New Year’s Eve with the return of Rockin’ the Cloud, and headliner The Supervillains!

Osceola County Announces Osceola Prosper 2023, FREE tuition for graduates planning to attend Valencia College or O-Tech

Celebration Claims Girls Orange Belt Conference Soccer Title

ON DEMAND LIVESTREAMS

Daybreak LIVE with Dr. Christopher Burns and Dr. Joseph D’Ambrosi from SDOC Arts October 13th, 2022

Daybreak LIVE with Bri Stefek from Osceola Arts October 6th, 2022

Osceola Matters LIVE with Brandon Arrington, Commissioner for District 3 October 12th, 2022

Daybreak LIVE with Silver Spurs Big Boss Clifton Chapman October 12th, 2022

Daybreak LIVE with Charlie Draper of Draper Law Office September 21st, 2022

IN & AROUND OSCEOLA

LIVE with City of Kissimmee’s Josef Bladek as they prepare for this Saturday’s Festival of Lights Parade

LIVE at the State of the County 2022

LIVE at the 2022 St Cloud Christmas Parade

LIVE at the St. Cloud Christmas Tree Lighting

LIVE for the Snowfall at Celebration’s Winter Wonderland

VIDEOS ON DEMAND

41st Annual Holiday Craft Market at Osceola Arts

The Osceola Arts Crafters’ Guild is inviting the community to the 41st Annual Holiday Craft Market at Osceola Arts in Kissimmee through December 18th. It’s the perfect way to find that very special and unique gift for that very special someone you care about in your life.

St. Cloud Light Up the Park

The City of St. Cloud, Florida will “Light Up the Park” on December 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Peghorn Nature Park, located at 2101 Peghorn Way in St. Cloud.

Osceola Business Referral Service

For over 20 years the Osceola Business Referral Service has been a trusted source for the community to look to for highly trusted, quality professionals for everything from custom home builders to pest control, and real estate in Osceola County. Just go to OBRS.net and you’ll find a host of businesses that are sure to exceed your expectations!

Kissimmee Valley Feed’s Customer Appreciation Day

Kissimmee Valley Feed’s Main Store in St. Cloud LOVES it’s customers, and to show that love, they are having a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, December 10th, from 8am – 2pm. Everything in the store is on sale that day! It’s their way of saying thank you, and happy holidays.

Oliver at Osceola Arts

Next up at the Osceola Arts main stage is the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver! This must-see show will take place December 2nd through December 18th. Showtimes are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. On Saturday, December 17th at 2pm there will be a special American Sign Language interpreted performance.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute Oncology Suite St. Cloud Opens to Treat Cancer Patients Locally

The Orlando Health Cancer Institute Oncology Suite St. Cloud just made it easier for cancer patients in the St. Cloud area to receive cancer infusions and treatments after opening their new office in the Orlando Health Medical Pavilion – St. Cloud, located on Budinger Avenue and 13th Street in St. Cloud.

Dr. Simi George, a board-certified medical oncologist at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, who helps diagnose and treat all cancer types with a special expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, will head up the St. Cloud Office. Dr. George has already been helping cancer patients in need of oncology infusions/treatments at Orlando Health Medical Pavilion – Osceola, located at 1001 E. Osceola Pkwy in Kissimmee.

“We’re very excited to be here in St. Cloud at the new Orlando Health Cancer Institute Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center, where we’re able to see almost all cancer patients as well as those experiencing non-cancer blood issues, and provide complete cancer care, including cancer-related infusion, chemotherapy, chemo pills, IV iron infusions, and immunoglobulin infusions,” Dr. George shared with Positively Osceola. “Orlando Health has a great track record of providing state-of-the art cancer care in Orange County, and now for the first time they’re bringing it to Osceola County and St. Cloud, so I’m very excited to be part of that.”

Osceola County Tax Collector’s Office to host Job Fair Today at Campbell City Office

If you’ve been thinking about a new career direction in 2023, here’s an opportunity you need to know about. Today, from 10 am – 2 pm, the Osceola County Tax Collector’s Office will host a job fair at their Campbell City office, located at 4730 S Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee.

The Osceola County Tax Collector’s Office is looking for full time customer service representatives. The positions start at $16 per hour, with excellent benefits, health insurance, paid vacation, and benefits.

Scan the QR code on this post for directions to the location. You will have access to complete applications on site.

The new year can be a new start and a beginning of a positive change in your career and your life!

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Cloud

Get ready to rock in the new year with the City of St. Cloud’s 6th Annual Rockin’ the Cloud in downtown St. Cloud from 7 pm. to a am.

This year’s event will offer three stages of live entertainment with performances from Maiden Voyage, Harlequin, and event headliner The Supervillains!

Once again the countdown to midnight will include St. Cloud’s iconic Cloud Drop to ring in the New Year.

Tell your family – tell your friends, and get ready to rock in the new year with Rockin’ the Cloud in Downtown St. Cloud New Year’s Eve!

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St.

to Rock New Year’s Eve with the return of Rockin’ the Cloud, and headliner The Supervillains!

Osceola County Announces Osceola Prosper 2023, FREE tuition for graduates planning to attend Valencia College or O-Tech

The State of Osceola County is strong, prosperous and well-positioned to provide new, high-paying job opportunities to residents for generations to come, County Commissioner Brandon Arrington announced during the 10th annual State of the County address on Wednesday.

Arrington also announced that all of Osceola County’s 2023 graduating seniors will benefit from a second round of a program that provides them –free of charge — the opportunity to earn a 2-year associates degree or technical training from Valencia College or oTech. The county announced a similar program for graduating seniors in 2022.

“We continue our Commission’s commitment to our residents and we’re changing lives with this investment of more than $8 million,” Arrington said.

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The Osceola Chamber to Host 18th Annual Three Kings Day Celebration at Old Town January 3

The Three Kings will once again visit Osceola County in early 2023 in celebration of the Three Kings Day holiday when the Osceola Chamber hosts its 18th annual Three King’s Day Osceola at Old Town in Kissimmee on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In much of Latin America Three King’s Day, or Día de los Reyes, recognizes the Three Wise Men, or Kings, as they brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus. For children in many Latin American cultures, it is the day they most look forward to for holiday gifts and treats.

In the spirit of giving and celebration of Three Kings Day, The Osceola Chamber’s Three Kings Day celebration will include toy giveaways, bicycle and tablet raffles, business vendors, live music, and more. Three Kings Day 2023 is sponsored by Experience Kissimmee.

Serving Osceola County since the early 20th Century, the mission of The Osceola Chamber is to be champions for business and the Osceola community. The Osceola Chamber is nationally accredited five-star chamber and three-time “Chamber of the Year” for the state of Florida.

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Mecum, World’s Largest Collector Car Auction Returns to Kissimmee January 4-15 with 4,000 Cars

With a projected 4,000 vehicle consignments to be offered at the annual live auction event at Osceola Heritage Park in Florida, Mecum Kissimmee 2023, the world’s largest collector car auction, will feature a broad selection of American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, customs and more to cross the auction block Jan. 4-15.

The 2023 auction lineup is building momentum right out of the gates with The Chuck Cocoma Judge & GTO Ram Air IV Collection joining the roster to kick things off with serious muscle power. The collection is led by an exceedingly rare Orbit Orange 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible and includes a total of six Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IVs from the 1969 and 1970 model years among the nine lots that make up the rare muscle-car collection.

Osceola County Clerk and Comptroller’s Office to Offer Winter WonderWeddings During Holiday Season

What could make the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful? The answer is a beautiful Winter Wonderland wedding ceremony at the Osceola County Courthouse hosted by the Osceola County Clerk & Comptroller Kelvin Soto’s office.

The Judge Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse has been transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” for festive wedding ceremonies, available through Jan. 10th and include a complimentary decorative certificate.

Make that very special day, unique, memorable, and filled with wonder by having your wedding ceremony in a Winter Wonderland at the Osceola County Clerk & Comptroller Kelvin Soto’s office.

For more information visit OsceolaClerk.com/marriage.

The Osceola Chamber Receives 5

Star Accreditation by U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 9th in State of Florida to Receive Award

The Osceola Chamber, which has been named “Chamber of the Year” in the state of Florida three times, was recently awarded the designation of ‘Accredited with 5 Stars’ for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community from The U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The purpose of the U.S. Chamber’s Accreditation Program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the chamber industry and to foster a pro-business environment across America. In order to receive Accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, communications, and technology. This extensive self-review can take 6-9 months to complete. The Osceola Chamber President/CEO John Newstreet said of the Accreditation news, “The Chamber’s tagline states ‘Business Works Better Together,’ and it is to the credit of our members, board, Chairman, and staff that we were able to demonstrate that message to our accreditors and walk away with a distinction that puts us among the top 3% of Chambers in the United States.”

By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

Osceola County All-stars come up short against Lake County Allstars, 28-26

After scoring on their first play from the scrimmage, the Osceola All-Stars offense went dormant for the next almost three quarters before a frantic rally came up just short in a 28-26 loss to the Lake County All-Stars in the first annual Cure Bowl All-Star Game.

The contest, played at Celebration High School, featured invited all-stars from Osceola County’s eight public schools against an all-star team from Lake County’s public schools.

‘It’s extremely difficult to get any type of consistency with guys that only practiced together for three days and it certainly was apparent with our offense. We simply could not get any consistency. That said, it was a pleasure to coach this kids this week. They are all-stars for a reason and are all leaders. They fought like crazy and got back into the game at the end.”

Osceola’s team, named the Warriors, jumped on top early. After their defense forced a quick three-and- out on Lakeland’s opening drive, Poinciana’s De’kwan Bradly hit Osceola High WR Terry Cruz on a 55-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage to take it a 6-0 lead.

Eustis QB Noel Rodriguez led the Lake County stars on a long 9-play, 63-yard touchdown drive that was capped on a 5-yard touchdown pass to Lake Minneola’s David Ramos to knot the score at 6-6 this 9:20 to go in the first. Mount Dora’s Dante JohnsonTurner extended the lead to 14-6 with a 4-yard touchdown run in the second.

A shanked punt would set Lake up deep inside Osceola territory early in the third quarter. Mount Dora quarterback Matt Butler hit Ramos on a 27-yard pass to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Gary to make it a 21-6 game. Osceola would fight back, as Poinciana running back Davrell Cohn broke off several nice runs and Osceola’s David Buggs capped off a 64-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Poinciana’s Perry Garrett to cut the gap to 21-12.

Harmony head coach Don Simon served as head coach.

Celebration Claims Girls Orange Belt Conference Soccer Title

To say that Harmony has dominated the county girls’ high school soccer scene in recent years is a huge understatement. Not only have the Longhorns won or shared the Orange Belt Conference championship for over a decade, they have been dominant in doing so.

So perhaps it was not a surprise when Celebration, one of the many county opponents that the Longhorns have dominated in recent years, exploded into a wild frenzy on Thursday night when the

found themselves on top 2-1 in the Orange Belt

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“It was really a long time in coming for us,” Storm head coach Rebecca Camis said. “Harmony did a great job with their attack tonight but I was so happy with how we held our form and made sure to stay in position. We were able to pick up a couple of goals on counter attacks and that was the game plan coming in. They (Longhorns) are so sound with both their offense and defense, so we knew we had to take advantage with quick counters.”

Celebration’s (10-1) win marked the Storm’s first ever victory over the Longhorns. In the previous 12 games against Harmony, the Storm was 0-11- 1 and were outscored 67-3 while being shutout nine times. But all of that did not matter on Thursday.

Despite Harmony controlling possession for most of the first half it was Celebration that would take a 1-0 lead into the locker room at the half when Anna Balda took a through ball from Mayah Casamalhuapa and came racing down the left flank with 32 minutes left in the first half. She fired a hard shot that goalie Karla Marrero made a fantastic save on but the rebound came right back to Balda, who buried her second shot into the left corner of the net. Trailing 1-0, Harmony had several chances to score the tying goal in the first half. At the 24-minute mark of the first, a shot from the right side by AJ Scheuer just missed the corner of the net. Later a free kick from 35 yards out was stopped by Robbins and the loose ball in front of the goal was cleared away.

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Conference 2022 championship game.

Florida Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Marian

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Marian, near the boat ramp. This is in response to water samples taken on 12/05/2022. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Marian.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drink, swim, wade, use personal watercraft, water ski or boat in waters where there is a visible bloom.

• Wash your skin and clothing with soap and water if you have contact with algae or discolored or smelly water.

• Keep pets away from the area. Waters where there are algae blooms are not safe for animals. Pets and livestock should have a different source of water when algae blooms are present.

• Do not cook or clean dishes with water contaminated by algae blooms. Boiling the water will not eliminate the toxins.

• Eating fillets from healthy fish caught in freshwater lakes experiencing blooms is safe. Rinse fish fillets with tap or bottled water, throw out the guts and cook fish well.

• Do not eat shellfish in waters with algae blooms. What is blue-green algae?

Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that is common in Florida’s freshwater environments. A bloom occurs when rapid growth of algae leads to an accumulation of individual cells that discolor water and often produce floating mats that emit unpleasant odors. Some environmental factors that contribute to blue-green algae blooms are sunny days, warm water temperatures, still water conditions and excess nutrients. Blooms can appear year-round but are more frequent in summer and fall.

St. Cloud’s City Council is looking for ways to incentivize Cathcart Construction, the company involved in the city’s downtown construction project, to complete the project as quickly as possible in order to help its downtown business community.

During the city’s Thursday night meeting Trevor Estill, owner of The Garage Bar and Thee Dog House on Pennsylvania Avenue, told Council members the delays are hurting his businesses.

”It has become absolutely dire,” Estill said. “I’ve been one of the most ardent supporters of this project. The outcome will be very beneficial to downtown and the businesses. But we are dying a slow, painful death because of all the construction delays.”

City Manager Veronica Miller said Cathcart Construction informed the city this week that the project again delayed. Cathcart was expecting the downtown project to be most complete by Dec. 2, in time for the Dec. 3 Christmas parade, but because of the impacts of the recent hurricane, along with a number of unforeseen underground conflicts, the construction company has extended the expected completion date.

St. Cloud explores ways to “speed up” construction company in its downtown construction project to help local businesses

Country Thunder to roar back to Osceola County in 2023 with Country Music Superstars

Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, & Hardy

Buckle up country music fans, Country Thunder Florida has announced that its October 2023 all-star lineup at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee will feature country music superstars Cody Johnson, HARDY, Keith Urban & so many more.

“When you have the world’s greatest country music fans show up the way they did in Florida in 2022, you owe them a follow-up of epic proportions,” says Country Thunder Music Festivals CEO, Troy Vollhoffer. “And we’re making that promise with one of the best lineups from start to finish we’ve had in years. We can’t wait to bring Cody Johnson, HARDY, and Keith Urban to the fans in Florida!”

Keith Urban has won four GRAMMY© Awards, thirteen CMAs, fifteen ACMs, three AMAs, two People’s Choice Awards and celebrated nine consecutive gold, platinum or multi-platinum albums. His concerts have become legendary – as unpredictable as they are explosive.

Margaritaville at Sea offering free 3-day cruises for military, first responders and teachers

The Margaritaville at Sea cruise line is offering a 3-day, 2-night cruise to Grand Bahama Island to all active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement, and educators for their dedication to serving our communities at home and abroad. The cruise will sail from the Port of Palm Beach in Florida to Freeport in the Bahamas.

The Heroes Sail Free offer applies only to the registered member(s) sailing in your party. You will see the Heroes Sail Free fare discount applied during checkout after entering in all guests’ information and clicking “View pricing by Guests.” Please visit the GovX site for more details on GovX membership eligibility. The Margaritaville at Sea cruise line says they are currently experiencing significant call volume into their reservations center due to a high level of excitement for this program.

Creative Inspiration Journey School sees continued student growth amid school facility expansion

From the first day that Creative Inspiration Journey School opened its doors in the Fall of 2019, it was easy to see that it wasn’t going to be just another tuition free public charter school, it was focused on creating an environment of learning for its students unlike any other school in the St. Cloud and Osceola communities.

CIJS uses the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, which allows children to direct their own learning process according to their needs, and in a less-structured environment. This gives the students a apportunity to grow at their own pace, both as individuals – and community members.

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OSCEOLA BUSINESS

R E F E R R A L S E R V I C E

Making Business better, together

Osceola County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller Kelvin

Soto Publishes “Osceola

On the Rise” County Financial Report

In January, the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office underwent some changes, as set forth by Amendment 10 in the Florida Constitution, and was reestablished as the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office in order to provide a checks and balances system for Osceola County government’s finances.

To help citizens better understand the county’s finances, Osceola County Clerk of the Court & County Comptroller, Kelvin Soto, Esq. has published the inaugural edition of the Osceola On The Rise Popular Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended 2021.

“Osceola On The Rise” is a summary of the financial information provided in the Osceola County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) which was jointly prepared by the Comptroller’s office and the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners.

“I am proud to share with you this first ever Popular Annual Financial Report in Osceola County. As the County Comptroller, I am committed to fulfilling our constitutional duty of transparency in government and responsible stewardship of our citizen’s finances,” said Honorable Kelvin Soto, Esq. . “It is my hope that you will find Osceola On The Rise valuable, enjoyable and informative.”

Osceola On The Rise provides information about the Osceola County community like statistics and demographic information, directories of parks, recreation facilities, libraries, emergency services, public services and annual events, Clerk and County accomplishments, and an overview of the County’s financial well-being.

To view or download the “Osceola On The Rise” publication just click here. Print copies are available by request. Contact communications@osceolaclerk.org.

HEALTH

Orlando Health hospitals awarded top grades for patient safety

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital and Orlando Health South Lake Hospital have received “A” grades for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health system. For Orlando Health South Lake, this is its 9th consecutive “A” grade from Leapfrog.

“Our clinical teams work extremely hard to achieve and maintain outstanding quality of care across the entire Orlando Health system,” said George Ralls, MD, chief medical officer, Orlando Health. “We have implemented quality and safety clinical practices across our system that protect our patients from harm and ensure the best possible outcomes. Our focus on quality and commitment to excellence has resulted in awards and recognition by other national, well-respected organizations.”

The American Heart Association recently recognized six Orlando Health hospitals for consistently following the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke. In addition, U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, ranked five Orlando Health clinical programs amongst the top 50 in the US, including a number one ranking for Neonatology in the state of Florida in 2022. Additionally, six Orlando Health hospitals were recognized as 2022-2023 High Performing hospitals in a total of twelve categories. And Orlando Health recently received 24 Beacon Awards for Excellence in nursing care from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses – more than any other healthcare system in Florida – recognizing high-quality patient care and a healthy work environment.

“Earning top recognitions for quality and safety is a continual journey,” adds Dr. Ralls. “Every achievement is a reflection of our mission to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve”

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HEALTH

Ashlee Wright MDA, RD, LD/N Orlando Health Outpatient Registered Dietitian

5 Tips for a Healthy, and Satisfying, Holiday Season From Orlando Health

It can be tough to resist your aunt’s special stuffing or mom’s once-ayear Bûche de Noël when you’re trying to avoid packing on the pounds over the holidays. The truth is: You don’t have to. You just need to be smart and intentional about what you eat.

The following tips will help you enjoy the holidays – and not feel regret come New Year’s Day.

Try These Strategies

1. Don’t abandon hard-earned good habits just because it’s the holiday season.

Even if you’re doing OK maintaining other parts of your healthy routine, like exercising and getting good sleep, food and alcohol — ever-present at this time — can create special challenges. But many holiday traditions — shopping, wrapping, decorating, caroling — don’t necessarily involve food. Make a list of celebratory activities that don’t revolve around eating, then enlist your family and friends to brainstorm even more personal, meaningful favorites.

2. Don’t skip breakfast — do skip treats you can get 365 days a year. (We see you, M&Ms.)

You can make mashed potatoes any day. But your aunt’s stuffing? That’s special‚ so enjoy it — but skip that store-bought roll. Yes, mindful eating can be hard to practice in a busy season, but the holidays roll around every year — odds are good this won’t be your last piece of pumpkin pie ever. Sugar cravings are real, for sure, and also totally normal. Rather than struggling to eliminate those feelings, try to manage them and find balance in your diet. Give yourself a “cookie budget” — or whatever it is that you really want — and then use it wisely on things that are truly special to you. Ordering pizza on a crazy night? Add a salad. A more balanced diet will help you stay mindful because you’ll get better nutritional value from what you are eating. Just slowing down and making more conscious decisions can cut the calories quickly. But don’t overthink it — if all else fails, eat a vegetable.

POSITIVELY DELICIOUS

Florida Shrimp Sandwich with Avocado, Positively Delicious!

Shrimp, not just any shrimp… Florida Shrimp, and add in some fresh avocado and without question. It’s positively delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound medium-sized Florida shrimp, peeled

• 1 large Florida avocado, peeled and seed removed

• 1 small red onion, sliced thin

• ½ cup rice vinegar

• Seafood seasoning

• 4 slices whole-wheat bread

• Olive oil for cooking

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, stripped off the stem and chopped fine

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped fine

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

In a small bowl combine the thin-sliced red onion and vinegar; let this mixture marinate for about 10 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with 2 tablespoons of your favorite seafood boil seasoning. Make a bath of ice water in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Place peeled shrimp into the seasoned boiling water. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes, or until cooked throughout. Remove shrimp from the hot water and place them in the ice water bath, allowing shrimp to cool. Place the bread on a cookie sheet; lightly drizzle with olive oil and a dash of seafood seasoning. Place the bread under the broiler to toast (being careful not to let them burn). Remove the shrimp from the ice bath to a bowl. Add 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp seafood seasoning, juice of ½ lemon, fresh thyme, and half the garlic; stir to coat.

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IN THE

- THEME PARK

Universal Orlando announces new Minions Land, complete with

attraction

and Minion Cafe’

Universal Orlando announces new Minions Land, complete with attraction and Minion Cafe’ If you’ve visited Universal Studios Orlando in 2022, you likely noticed that the Shrek 4D attraction closed, and that construction walls decorated with yellow Minion images were placed around the building. On Thursday morning Universal announced that there will be more Minions-based attractions moving in, including one called the “Villain-Con Minion Blast.”

Once open in the former Shrek 4-D building in the summer of 2023, Blast will be an interactive blaster game on a “motion-based pathway.” The new attraction will join the existing Despicable Me Minion Mayhem area, which debuted in 2012, and the newly announced Minion Cafe which will form Minion Land in the theme park.

IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS

Seaworld’s Christmas Celebration Kicks off and runs through January 3

The holiday season is on the way, and no one does it better than SeaWorld Orlando. Gather your family and join all your festive friends at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, select dates through Jan. 3, 2023.

Watch as SeaWorld Orlando is transformed into a winter wonderland sparkling with over 3 million beautiful lights.

Create unforgettable holiday memories at SeaWorld’s wondrous Christmas celebration with Rudolph and his friends, SeaWorld’s award winning Celebration on Ice, SeaWorld’s Sesame Street Christmas Celebration, the “Sounds of the Season” Performance Series, and so much more. SeaWorld has it all for the holidays.

And of course, delicious holiday treats and shopping of every kind. It’s SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration!

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