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Hey Poinciana, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: GayDays returns with comedy and game shows, Osceola schools hit record acceleration, and Teen Summit 2026 promises real talk + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Poinciana protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

A milestone celebration continues: GayDays will return June 4 to 8 at a new hotel in Kissimmee, Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW Celebration Area, with comedy and game shows for the 35th edition — get all the details.

Readiness gains reshape futures: Osceola schools just posted a record 72.8 percent college and career acceleration rate, with three in four 2025 grads earning accelerated credit, a turnaround from recent years for Poinciana students — learn what’s behind the gains.

A leader’s lasting impact: Osceola County’s newest Bishop Gary D. Gray Park in Kissimmee was dedicated to the longtime community leader, recognizing decades of faith, advocacy, outreach, and support for affordable childcare — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Join free Easter egg hunts
• Meet the Easter Bunny at Bunnyville Bash
• Celebrate Florida history through music and storytelling

🫶 We got your back

Pressed perfection, anyone? When midweek hunger hits, Saborealo Bakery brings bold Puerto Rican sandwich vibes: tripleta, pernil, and a legit Cubano, pressed and melty on pan de agua. Or switch to pan sobao or mallorca if you’re feeling fancy. Also a perfect excuse to snag coffee and a pastry.

Local reset spot: Poinciana Community Park delivers a breezy 0.75-mile paved loop, a shaded dog park with water, wide-open fields, and a playground. It’s an easy place to shake off cabin fever, whether you’re sneaking in an after-work reset or meeting friends for a laid-back weekend.

Build-your-week fun: Got a builder in the house? Brick Heads Florida is a family-run LEGO trove with sealed sets, retired gems, bulk bricks, and a minifigure wall that turns browsing into tote-filling. Ideal for rainy afternoons, birthday sparks, or sudden creativity bursts.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

👋 CLG Visitors Day @ Connections Leads Group (Kissimmee) | Thursday (3/12) at 8:30 AM – Real estate, roofing, insurance, salons, contractors, and the folks who fix your fender, all in one room. Swing by this free Kissimmee networking Visitors Day, trade cards, share leads, and swap local intel. Real people, real referrals, not just LinkedIn requests.

♠ Weekly Poker Thursdays @ Blue Heron Tavern (Davenport) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Feeling lucky-ish? Head to Blue Heron Tavern at Providence for relaxed Texas Hold’em with the Paradise Bar Poker League, free to play, no buy-in, and prizes in points, bragging rights, and gift cards. Bust early, tip the dealer a ten, and you’re back in.

🎤 Big Ron @ The Wharf at Sunset Walk (Kissimmee) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Big Ron turns one day into a whole season at The Wharf at Sunset Walk, with live tunes, fresh seafood, and drinks poured right. No cover, free parking, all ages welcome, so save your cash for oysters, and maybe a second round.

🆓 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness – Poinciana (Kissimmee) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Every weekend is for showing off your haunts, so bring that friend who’s been ‘meaning to check it out.’ Flash this at the front desk and their $15 guest fee disappears. Must be 18+, all club rules apply, and yes, you have to behave.

🚀 Teen Summit 2026 @ Chambers Park Community Center (Kissimmee) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Got a teen who rolls their eyes at pep talks? This free, one-day summit for ages 13–19 is less rah-rah, more real talk on money, mental health, school, relationships, with breakouts, keynote, resource expo, plus lunch, giveaways, and swag. Parents welcome, registration required.

🍿 Spring Fling Cinema @ Visit Central Florida Welcome Center (Davenport) | Monday (3/16) at 10:00 AM – Need a Spring Break plan that is not the couch? The Welcome Center is rolling movies all week with two daily showings, free snacks, and bring-your-blanket seating. From K-pop demon hunting to Spider-Verse and Zootopia, it is chaos you do not have to clean up.

🍎 Food Pantry @ Access Community Center – Poinciana (Kissimmee) | Tuesday (3/17) at 11:00 AM – Groceries have gotten bossy, so let Access Community Center Poinciana pick up the tab for once. Swing by for a free bag of fruits and veggies, no hoops, just neighbors helping neighbors, y sí, hablan español. Your crisper, and your budget, will thank you.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Poinciana report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 89°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 10%

Sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 2%

Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

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Premiums have been climbing across Florida but most folks won’t notice until they’re hit with a higher bill when it’s time to renew.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

Built in 2022, this 4-bed, 3-bath Letizia model in Solivita’s Versilia is walking distance to the Village Center. Three private sleeping wings, a study, and an open kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, and walk-in pantry shine. A pond view, extended screened lanai with BBQ area, no rear neighbors, and a two-car garage with epoxy floor complete the package.

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