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Hello Kissimmee! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Back-to-school supply giveaway, Pan Kids, Red, White, and & Scoop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Incentive plan takes shape: Orlando is proposing a 10-year property tax rebate to revive long-empty historic downtown buildings. The CRA advisory board will discuss it Aug. 19, as Church Street festival-street construction continues -- read the full story.
Helping students start strong: For Kissimmee families, Christ Church of Orlando will host a back-to-school supply giveaway Saturday, July 26, 9 am to 1 pm at 2200 South Orange Ave, ensuring essential supplies -- get the full event details.
A milestone for MCO: Avianca celebrated 15 years at Orlando International, strengthening Central Florida’s links to Latin America. The carrier now flies 32 weekly nonstops to Bogotá, Medellín, and San Salvador after strong growth -- see Avianca’s 15 years.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Waffle-worthy coffee break: When a regular latte won't cut it, Café Barista brings flat whites, choco truffle lattes, and bright refreshers to the table, plus decadent waffles and solid savory bites. Cozy spot to post up, catch up, or pretend you're answering emails while savoring one more sip.
Local home glow-up: If your sofa sags like a tired gator, Furnikoure has comfy couches, sturdy dining sets, and mattresses that actually make mornings friendlier. Expect helpful folks, clean styles, and pieces that feel sized for Kissimmee homes, not showrooms.
Local sunset therapy: Kissimmee Lakefront Park has playgrounds, a splash pad, paved walking and bike paths, a fishing pier, and roomy picnic pavilions on Lake Toho, so you can let the kids burn energy, sneak in a breezy stroll, or just watch boats roll by and reset.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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The upgrades that make your home feel new again start here. You don't need a full remodel to fall back in love with your space. New fixtures, a fresh coat of paint, updated hardware, the small changes that make a room feel different. It's all in Home Depot, so a weekend is all it takes to give a tired room a fresh start. *Shop the refresh →
Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
A window quote that takes an hour and costs you nothing. No showroom, no sales runaround, no obligation to buy anything. A design consultant comes to you, measures your windows, walks you through the options, and leaves you with an exact price and timeline, that's the whole visit. Keep the quote as long as you like and decide whenever you're ready, or don't. Booking takes about a minute. *Book your free visit →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
Have an event to share? We (and our readers) can't wait to hear about it! Submit an event → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥋 Ibjjf Pan Kids @ Silver Spurs Arena | Friday (7/24) at 8:00 AM – The mats are calling, with pint-sized grapplers in crisp gis chasing medals at Pan Kids, presented by International BJJ Inc., with the IBJJF. Expect proud parents, squeaky whistles, and kids demonstrating more discipline, balance, and surprisingly polite armbars than most of us manage before coffee.
🎒 Kissimmee Back to School Jam @ Chambers Park Community Center | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Take a breather from the summer scramble and swing by the Back to School Jam at Chambers Park. Free backpacks and supplies while they last, plus a Kids Zone, face painting, live music, and community resources. Think errands, but with fun, shade, and fewer complaints.
🍦 Red, White, & Scoop @ Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate 250 years the sweet way with Osceola History, where crafts, ice cream, and America 250: A Visual Voyage exhibit makes patriotism taste like vanilla. Nostalgia, minus the dusty attic smell, plus air conditioning. Bring your sweet tooth, your curiosity, and one good trivia fact.
📚 Back to School Kickstart @ Poinciana Christian Church | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – If your kid's backpack is emptier than your patience, this community kickoff is the fix. They’re handing out 800 bags of school supplies, plus free hot dogs until they disappear, because nothing says “ready for algebra” like mustard, gratitude, and fresh notebooks.
✨ Hope Day @ Calvary Assembly of God | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Hope Day is basically the neighborhood block party parents actually like. Expect free food, water slides that beat the afternoon swamp heat, free school supplies for the kiddos, and plenty of laughs, all in one easy stop that feels like classic Kissimmee.
🎬 Old Town Movie Night @ Old Town | Sunday (7/26) at 7:30 PM – Old Town turns the North Plaza turf into a cozy open-air cinema at sunset, every last Sunday, because your couch can wait. Pack a blanket, a low chair, the kids, and that neighbor who quotes everything, then settle in for a relaxed, starry-night screening.
🚜 Ag Explorers Summer Camp @ UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County | Tuesday (7/28) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats kids coming home dusty, hungry, and talking. Ag Explorers lets ages 11+ play bee detective, grow microgreens and mushrooms, follow beef from pasture to plate, and hit Soccer Day while learning why healthy soil matters. Real skills, new friends, fewer screens.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Kissimmee report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis fully furnished Reunion Resort estate lines the 7th and 8th holes of the Tom Watson golf course, with balcony fairway views, a private pool and spa, and fireworks lighting up the sky beyond. Inside, soaring ceilings, walls of glass, a three-story skylight, gourmet kitchen, fireside nook, bar lounge, and five en-suite bedrooms bring resort-style drama.
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