New Southport Farmers Market Returns

This Saturday March 18 at 10am, Sponsored by Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, a “must-see” attraction for travelers from around the world with its fleet of 12 airboats that has taken several million nature lovers into the beautiful wetlands of Kissimmee, is excited to be the presenting sponsor of a new Farmer’s Market being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at the adjacent Southport Park in Kissimmee, returns this Saturday March 18.

The Southport Farmers Market will feature local live entertainment, a Family Fun Area with bouncy house and face painting, and lots of local vendors selling fruit and vegetables, handcrafted items, baked goods and other food, local honey, plants, jellies, jams and sauces, organic pet treats and pet food, and much more. Visitors to the Southport Farmers Market will receive free admission to Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, 10 percent off Airboat Tours that day, free nectar for the Butterfly Encounter and 50 percent off Annual Passes.

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City of St. Cloud recognizes nearly 60 employees for years of service to city, residents

The City of St. Cloud recently recognized nearly 60 employees for their years of service to St. Cloud residents, including Misael Cortez, support services manager at the St. Cloud Police Department, who was recognized for 30 years of service to the City of St. Cloud and its residents.

“I am proud of each of our employees who come to work every day and do their jobs to provide excellent services to our residents. The longevity of these employees is a testament to their dedication to helping us meet our goal of continuing to make St. Cloud a great place to live, work, play and do business.”

Veronica Miller

City Manager, City of St. Cloud

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Osceola County, Park Place Behavioral Healthcare, City of Kissimmee break ground on affordable apartments

Osceola County, along with Park Place Behavioral Health Services, the City of Kissimmee Government, and Birdsong Housing, held a groundbreaking on Friday for 30 affordable apartment units off of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Kissimmee.

The Dillingham Apartments, a Park Place Behavioral Health Services project, which will be built at the intersection of Dillingham Avenue and June Street, are part of a commitment to ensure individuals with mental illness or substance abuse issues have an opportunity to have a permanent place to call home.

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Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Remains Lower Than the Nation for 27th Consecutive Month

Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that in January, Florida’s unemployment rate was 2.6% and remained lower than the nation for the 27th consecutive month, while job growth outperformed the nation for the 22nd consecutive month.

Florida’s private sector employment grew by 5.3 percent (433,100 jobs) over the year in January 2023, 1.7 percent faster than the national rate of 3.6 percent over the same time period. In January 2023, Florida’s private sector employment increased by 29,800 over the month (+0.3 percent).

“Florida is number one in net migration, tourism, and new business formations because we have bucked the elites and forged our own path forward towards success,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We will continue to prioritize policies that support Florida families as they continue to face persistent inflation and national economic headwinds.”

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In come the Spring breakers, up go gas prices in Florida

Gas prices in Florida are on the rise as spring breakers make their way into the Sunshine State.

“The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline increased nearly a dime since last week to $3.46, while Floridians are paying an average price of $3.31 per gallon. Osceola County is seeing prices a nickel cheaper with an average gallon of regular unleaded at $3.26.

Refineries conducting spring maintenance and getting ready to switch to summer gasoline, coupled with the increase in traffic from spring break, are fueling these hikes,” according to said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.

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Help Now’s 5th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to Focus on Domestic Violence Awareness March 29

Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes… not an easy thing to literally do, but on Wednesday night March 29th at 6 pm, Help Now of Osceola will host the 5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event where a group of men will walk down New York Avenue during the St. Cloud Monthly Market event, wearing heels, and hoping to raise awareness of domestic violence in the community. The goal is to get people listening, learning, thinking, and working together to help solve this terrible reality of abuse.

The walk will begin – in heels of course – at St. Cloud City Hall and will make its way down New York Avenue, in conjunction with the St. Cloud Monthly Market. This event is not only for men, though! Women and children are welcome and encouraged to join the walk to make a collective voice to end domestic and sexual violence in our community. Here are some domestic violence statistics:

• Every two minutes another American is sexually assaulted.

• 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8% completed, 2.8% attempted).

• 11.2% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students).

• Male college-aged students (18-24) are 78% more likely than non-students of the same age to be a victim of rape or sexual assault.

• Female college-aged students (18-24) are 20% less likely than non-students of the same age to be a victim of rape or sexual assault.

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is an international men’s march where men and boys lead the way on the road to end sexual and domestic violence.

NEED IMMEDIATE HELP?

For immediate assistance, please dial 911. If you are in immediate need or wish to speak with a domestic violence counselor or advocate, please call our 24-hour crisis hotline at (407) 847-8562 or text us at (321) 306-0677.

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