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Hello Poinciana! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Space coast expansion, Friday Flicks, and cat adoption event + 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.
Florida doubles down on space: Governor Ron DeSantis opened Florida’s pavilion at the Farnborough Airshow and announced Relativity Space will expand on the Space Coast, plus a Space Florida partnership with the UK Space Agency -- see the airshow expansion.
Storm safety for homeowners: UF/IFAS Extension will host a free four-part Zoom series for private well and septic owners, covering storm readiness and maintenance, beginning August 25 with English and Spanish options -- learn more about the series.
Voter registration check reminder: After a Florida voter found his party status switched to no party affiliation, Poinciana residents urged to check registrations. With primaries nearing, party changes must be made by August 18 -- verify your voter details.
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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.
Weekend brunch, upgraded: If your mornings need more sabor, Boriken Latin Food is serving a pandebono waffle breakfast, crisp Colombian empanadas and alcapurrias that hit the spot. A chill local pick for Puerto Rican and Colombian cravings, right here in Poinciana.
Living room glow-up: Skip the weeks-long wait and upgrade fast. Haines Furniture Outlet in nearby Haines City keeps tons of styles in stock, plus offers same-day pickup and next-day local delivery, so that new sofa or dining set can actually make it home this week.
Fresh-air fix nearby: Poinciana Community Park packs a smooth walking loop, playground, fields for everything from soccer to cricket, and a legit dog park with big-and-small sections. Bring a ball, the leash, maybe that podcast you keep ignoring, then let the fresh air do its thing.
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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 → |
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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 (Kissimmee) | Friday (7/24) at 8:00 AM – Think your kid’s soccer games get intense? IBJJF Pan Kids packs the mats with pint-sized grapplers in a legit tournament from International BJJ Inc., in partnership with the IBJJF. Expect sharp technique, proud parents, and wholesome chaos, plus more discipline than most adult leagues.
🎬 Friday Flicks @ Central Florida's Welcome Center (Davenport) | Friday (7/24) at 10:00 AM – Kick off your Friday with a laid-back movie hangout at the Welcome Center, complete with popcorn, nostalgia, and zero pretension. Think Frozen, Cars, WALL-E, Ratatouille, even A Goofy Movie, the ones your kids loved and you secretly did, too. Low stakes, high comfort.
🏠 Adoption Event @ Petsmart (Davenport) | Friday (7/24) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from errands and meet a roomful of whiskered charmers, all vetted, spayed or neutered, healthy, and move-in ready. Expect kittens with zoomies, zen lap cats, and that one who will judge your throw pillows, because standards matter.
🙏 Hope Day @ Calvary Assembly of God (Kissimmee) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from errands and hit Hope Day in Kissimmee, a community bash with free food, water slides, and free school supplies for the kids. It’s family chaos in the best way, and your wallet gets the day off.
🍦 Red, White, & Scoop @ Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum (Kissimmee) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Osceola History is celebrating America's 250th with ice cream, crafts, and the new exhibit, America 250: A Visual Voyage. Think air conditioning, a dose of nostalgia, and a scoop while we admire 250 years, then politely argue which flavor the founders would have picked.
🎒 Back to School Jam @ Chambers Park Community Center (Kissimmee) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Back-to-school panic meets its match at Chambers Park, where this jam hands out free supplies and book bags, while they last, and buys you a little parental peace. Expect a Kids Zone, a face painter, live music, and community resources, all blissfully free.
🎄 Christmas in July Cat Adoption Event @ Petco (Kissimmee) | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Christmas in July is landing at Petco Poinciana with a sleigh full of adoptable cats and kittens, zero snow, and plenty of heart. Think Santa in flip-flops, you finding a new couch supervisor, and the rescue sharing how to help, donate, or adopt.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Poinciana report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 18%
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildBuilt for entertaining, this home opens with a solid wood and leaded glass entry, then unfolds into a light-filled living area with soaring cathedral ceilings and French doors. The oversized kitchen steals the show with custom soft-close cabinetry, nearly 40 feet of granite counters, and stainless appliances. Outside, a deep 1/2-acre lot, large patio, and 10x14 workshop add even more appeal.
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