Preserving the Past: Program Recognizing Historic Buildings in City of St. Cloud Now Accepting Applications

St. Cloud Main Street and the City of St. Cloud are currently accepting applications for their Historic Preservation Awards & Plaques program. This initiative aims to recognize historic buildings located within the city limits.

St. Cloud Main Street and the City of St. Cloud began working together in May to recognize historic buildings within the city limits. Through this program homes that meet eligibility criteria can apply or be nominated for a Historic Preservation award or Historic Plaque. The next deadline to apply is in February 2024 with awards being presented in May. If you would like to request an application email Tristian at office@stcloudmainstreet.org or visit here for more information: https://stcloudmainstreet.org/historic-preservation-awards-plaques/

READ MORE, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/44LNoBI

For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website! PositivelyOsceola.com

By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

Breaking: Former Harmony pitcher Caden Scarborough officially signs with Texas Rangers, includes $515,000 signing bonus

If there was any question how bad the Texas Rangers wanted to get sixth round draft pick and former Harmony pitcher Caden Scarborough under contract, it was answered late last week. The Rangers reached contract terms with Scarborough – signing him to agreement that included a $515,000 bonus.

Scarborough became just the second of Texas’ 18-draft picks to reach agreement. Texas released the Scarborough signing moments after they announced that they came to terms with first round draft pick Wyatt Langford – a former University of Florida star who received a $7.69 million signing bonus.

Reached by phone on Wednesday night, Scarborough said he was not sure where or when the Rangers would assign him to his first professional location, but that he “was excited to start his professional baseball journey.”

“It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, but I’m glad it’s over and happy to officially be a Texas Ranger,” Scarborough said. “Wherever they want me to go, is fine – I’m just ready to go.”

The 6-5, right-handed Scarborough was not high on the radar of many professional or college scouts early, as he was injured for part of his junior season. But the stock of the Hillsborough Community College commit rose dramatically during his senior year — where he sported a 1-1 record with a 2.19 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 38.1 innings pitched. He helped the Longhorns to an Orange Belt Conference championship, was named AllOBC, All-County, Player of the Year and All-Region by the Orlando Sentinel.

He gained additional notoriety with his performance at the FHSAA All-Star game in Lakeland, where he faced the best high school seniors in the state and struck out four batters in two innings. Scarborough was later offered by Dallas Baptist, a Division-1 baseball power. The San Diego Padres then flew him out to Petco Park for a private workout, where he struck out several college players that were also brought in for draft evaluations.

For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website! PositivelyOsceola.com