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Welcome to Paradise Christian School: Early Childhood Education and Head Start Programs
Welcome to Paradise Christian School! Since 1981, we have taken a personal dedicated interest in quality early childcare, education and family involvement. We look forward to your participation in our program as we strive to build the foundation of knowledge and skill your child’s future depends upon. By investing in quality education and care today, we have the assurance of a successful future enabling your child to become one of the “Leaders of Tomorrow.” With children as a priority, complemented by family educational opportunities, Paradise has become a support system for the families and our community. Let us invest today for the best of tomorrow! Call today 305.828.7477 NOW ENROLLING! Early Head Start 0-3/ Head Start- 3-5 years Apply Here! Head Start/Early Head Start Mission Statement The Head Start program is a comprehensive child development program serving children from 3 to 5 years of age. These services are family-centered and follow the tenets that children develop in the context of their family and culture. Head Start is also child-focused since the primary goal is to increase the social competence in young children from low-income families. This definition of social competence takes into account the interrelatedness of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Our local Head Start program is a program of excellence. At Paradise Christian School we provide a high-quality Head Start program to serve our children and families. Inscribase Ahora! Early Head Start 0-3/ Head Start-3-5 anos Aplique Aqui! Head Start/Early Head Start Mission Statement El programa Head Start es un programa integral de desarrollo infantil que sirve a niños de 3 a 5 años de edad. Estos servicios están centrados en la familia y siguen los principios que los niños desarrollan en el contexto de su familia y cultura. Head Start también está enfocado en los niños ya que el objetivo principal es aumentar la competencia social en niños pequeños de familias de bajos ingresos. Esta definición de competencia social tiene en cuenta la interrelación del desarrollo social, emocional, cognitivo y físico. Nuestro programa local de Head Start es un programa de excelencia. En Paradise Christian School brindamos un programa Head Start de alta calidad para servir a nuestros niños y familias. Hurricane Season Dowload Paradise Hurricane Emergency Action Plan (PDF) Beat the Heat As we know, the sun can be quite brutal between 10am-4pm. It's important to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our children. If the temperature outside is 90 degrees or above, please avoid spending time outdoors. This can help prevent heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. Instead, find indoor activities to keep the children entertained and cool. Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness for the children enrolled and yourself (Overheating, Sunburn/playground equipment burn, dehydration, heat stroke, etc.) - Check the outside temperature before going outside - Appropriate Clothing - Stay Cool Indoors - Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully - Drink Plenty of Fluids See the following resource: Heat Related Illness information (pdf) Teacher Reading Recommendation Reading with children can improve their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills, increasing their knowledge of the world around them. With the right book choices, reading can introduce children to healthy eating habits too! The Kissing Hand Author Audrey Penn Illustrator Ruth E. Harper & Nacy M. Leak un Beso en Mi Mano Author Audrey Penn Ilistraciones de Ruth E. Harper & Nacy M. Leak
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Dignity Memorial - Funeral Homes, Cremation and Cemeteries
Dignity Memorial - Funeral Homes, Cremation and Cemeteries SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED. Search Plan ahead and save Pre-plan today to protect the people you love. Low interest for 60 months on cemetery property. ACT NOW Find a provider in your community Our funeral, cremation and cemetery providers have served generations of people in their communities for up to 150 years. Search our 1,900 locations for one near you. Search Clear Search Remembrance after Cremation Cremation offers countless ways to honor a life—each one a chance to reflect love, memory and meaning. Memorial parks provide a place of return that brings comfort for years to come. Choose a place that feels right—a memorial for visiting in a peaceful, natural setting. LEARN MORE Cemetery & Cremation Property Honor your loved one with a personalized final resting place. CEMETERY The types of cemetery property LEARN MORE COSTS Cemetery property costs LEARN MORE CREMATION Planning a cremation memorial LEARN MORE VIEW ALL ARTICLES Planning Ahead Protect the people you love and lessen the burden on your family. How to pay for a funeral on an installment plan 6 reasons prepaid funeral plans are the best gift Prepaid cremation questions answered VIEW ALL ARTICLES Plan a Cremation Even a simple cremation can be exceptional. CREMATION Average cremation costs Learn more CREMATION Questions to ask when choosing a provider LEARN MORE CREMATION What to do with a loved one’s ashes LEARN MORE VIEW ALL ARTICLES CEMETERY Types of cemetery property LEARN MORE COSTS How much does a mausoleum cost? LEARN MORE CEMETERY Cremation cemetery options Learn More Plan a beautiful, personal remembrance Particular passions, milestone moments and legacies created weave together to tell a unique story. The Insider’s Guide to Funeral & Cremation Planning will walk you through inspirational ideas and the simple steps to planning a very personal celebration. Fill out the form and a planning advisor will contact you to answer your questions and provide a customized estimate for final expenses. * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Please enter a valid email Phone Number * +1 Please enter a 10-digit phone number Zip Code * Please enter a valid zip code GET A FREE GUIDE & QUOTE We will never sell your information or use it for any purpose except official Dignity Memorial correspondence. See our privacy policy. About Dignity Memorial Dignity Memorial funeral, cremation and cemetery providers are proud to offer our unmatched services to families of all beliefs and backgrounds. LEARN MORE Cremation When you choose cremation, you have many options for commemorating the special life of a loved one. Which to choose: cremation or burial? Cremation memorial service ideas How much does cremation cost? VIEW ALL ARTICLES Traditional Funeral Based on long-established customs, traditional funerals are symbols of respect and honor. Learn everything about a funeral What does a traditional funeral cost? How to choose the right casket VIEW ALL ARTICLES Celebration of Life Honoring a friend or family member with a celebration of life is a profound expression of love. Dignity Memorial® planners are celebration of life experts. We plan more celebrations each year than any other provider, and we know just what to do to create a uniquely beautiful and heartfelt tribute. LEARN MORE The Latest From Our Newsletter PRE-PLANNING Prepaid cremationoptions LEARN MORE PRE-PLANNING Three funeral planning mistakes LEARN MORE FUNERAL PLANNING Veterans funeral & burial resources LEARN MORE Subscribe to the Dignity Memorial Magazine The Dignity Memorial Magazine is filled with helpful planning tips and ideas for planning every last detail to create an unforgettable send-off. Simply fill out the form to have this complimentary newsletter delivered directly to your inbox each month. Subscribe Comments Celebrating the details that make a life unique When we remember someone, it’s not the big things we miss most. It’s all the irreplaceable little things that made them special.
Pre-plan a funeral or cremation
Funeral & Cremation Pre-planning Low interest for 60 months and up to 10% off Learn More Plan ahead and protect the people you love. Low interest for 60 months on prepaid cremation property and burial plans* Up to 10% discount on prepaid cremation and cemetery property** and get 10% off funeral plans*** *Promotions are for trust-funded contracts only. Processing/documentation fees apply to cash and credit transactions. Prices quoted exclude applicable taxes. **Offer applicable to cemetery property only and excludes services and merchandise. Offer applies to limited sections of the cemetery only. See an associate for details. ***Offer not available in Tennessee or New York. Save $550 on a $5,500 funeral plan. Processing/documentation fees apply to cash and credit transactions. Prices quoted exclude applicable taxes. Offer applies only to pre-need contracts and excludes cash advance items. These offers expire January 31, 2023. Offers are subject to change and apply to new sales and qualifying purchases only. Offers not available in New York and may not be applicable at all locations or in all states. Find a licensed provider nearest you and learn about the offerings in your area. Planning an Unforgettable Memorial Up to 10% off prepaid cemetery property* Let’s start planning together Fill out the form, and a funeral planning advisor will contact you shortly. He or she can answer your questions so you can begin planning your perfect celebration of life. First Name * Last Name * Phone Number * Please enter a 10-digit phone number Email * Please enter a valid email Zip Code * Please enter a valid zip code GET A FREE GUIDE & QUOTE We will never sell your information or use it for any purpose except official Dignity Memorial correspondence. See our privacy policy. Plan ahead and save* Low interest options on prepaid cremation property and burial plans Up to 10% off cemetery property and funeral plans Design a memorial service the way you want it A funeral service should be as unique as the person it honors. We specialize in planning personalized funeral services and take the time to customize final arrangements to celebrate each life like no other. Personal Planning Guide Our Personal Planning Guide allows you to record your final wishes and the details of your family heritage, military history, estate information and more in a single document to share with your family. Sign up and meet with a funeral planning advisor to get the guide and access exclusive content to help you with your planning journey. Ease the burden for loved ones When you choose to pre-plan final arrangements with us, you not only ensure a memorial exactly as you envision it, you also ease the emotional and financial burdens of those closest to you. No-contact, remote consultations We remain committed to the health of our guests and are proud to offer remote planning consultations. Request a free quote online and you’ll be connected with a local funeral planning professional. By phone, text and email, get all your questions answered from the comfort of your own home. *Low interest options available for funeral and cremation plans on trust-funded contract only and is not available in Tennessee, New York or Kentucky. Low interest options are not available for imminent need in California. 10% off applies to limited sections of the cemetery only. Offers expire September 30, 2026. Offers are subject to change and apply to new sales and qualifying purchases only. Offers may not be applicable at all locations or in all states. Other terms and conditions may apply. Contact your local Dignity Memorial location for details. Find a licensed provider nearest you and learn about the offerings in your area. Financial protection for your family When you plan ahead, you get to carefully consider your options and make choices that ensure that your life is remembered and celebrated the way that you want—but you also lock in today’s prices and protect your family from worrying about money. PRE-PLANNING How prepaid plans work LEARN MORE CELEBRATION OF LIFE How to plan a celebration of life LEARN MORE PRE-PLANNING How to pay in installments LEARN MORE Plan a beautiful, personal remembrance The way you choose to be remembered should be a reflection of your personality and passions. These days, more than ever before, funeral planners are helping customize final arrangements. GET A FREE GUIDE & QUOTE
Prepaid Funeral Plans Are the Best Gift
Prepaid Funeral Plans Are the Best Gift As a parent, you will give your children many lovely gifts. A lifetime of presents may include everything from a birthday puppy to a college education, a trip to Disney to relationship advice. But the next time you want to give your children something special, consider pre-planning your funeral. There are many benefits to planning in advance. We count down the top six reasons families tell us pre-paid funeral plans are the best gift they ever received from their parents. 6. You get to choose exactly what you want. Pre-planning your funeral allows you to carefully consider your options and make the choices that ensure that your life is remembered and celebrated the way that you want. Even if you tell your family about your end-of-life wishes, they may not remember or agree. The only way to know for sure that you will get a cremation with a celebration of life by the lake or a New Orleans-style jazz procession is by planning in advance. My parents purchased prepaid funeral expenses many years ago. After all these years, when we went to use these services, everything was paid for, except the death certificates. (which was understandable.) —Carol S., Medway, MA 5. Your children won't have to find a way to pay for your funeral. You may not be able to shield your children from the emotionally difficult parts of a passing, but you can help ensure that they don’t have to worry about money at the same time. In the days immediately following your death, your assets may be unavailable and life insurance can take six to eight weeks to pay. Without a prepaid plan in place, your children will be expected to cover all of your funeral expenses before funeral services. Pre-planning—and prepaying—means relief from that burden. Learn about monthly funeral payment options here. Having a burial arrangement is one of the greatest ways to let your loved ones know that just because you are no longer physically there you are still looking out for them and their well-being. It’s the greatest gift you can ever give. —Rayette A., Kent, WA 4. Your family members won’t need to worry about getting it wrong. Would Dad have wanted the hand-carved, solid mahogany casket? Would Mom have wanted every last member of her church to attend the funeral service? When plans aren't prepared beforehand, loved ones guess—and then worry that maybe they got it wrong. Save them from doubt and anxiety over getting it right by planning in advance. From experience, it is really important to pre-plan your wishes ahead of time. When my Mother died it was so hard & such a shock to our family. My Father & I went down to Greenoaks & made all his arrangements, paid for them so when the time came for him it would be taken off and easier for my Sister and myself. It was a true blessing an actual gift he gave us. —Monica N., Baton Rouge, LA What affects funeral and cremation costs? There are hundreds of decisions that must be made when planning a funeral, cremation or memorial service, and making funeral arrangements can often seem confusing or overwhelming. Because there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to planning a funeral or memorial service, there are different costs and expenses to consider. Learn what to expect and get your free Guide to Understanding Funeral and Cremation Costs today. 3. Your family won’t have to face quick decisions. At the time of need, funeral arrangements are usually made in a couple of days. Even if you lay out your wishes in a will, your children can be left scrambling, since funerals often take place before a will is located or read. To protect your loved ones from facing hurried decisions during an already difficult time, plan your funeral in advance. Putting the details in writing not only ensures your wishes will be followed, but saves others from needing to make judgment calls on your behalf. Doing pre-need arrangements was a tremendous gift our dad did for us. At the time of dad's death, I was so heart broken and was so thankful dad had made all the tough decisions ahead of time. He didn't leave much for me to do. I was able to fall apart and grieve his passing. —Debra B., Lakewood, CO 2. You lock in today’s prices and save money. One of the more practical benefits of planning your funeral in advance is financial. As the cost of living rises, so do the costs of funerals and burials. When you plan and pay in advance, you essentially lock in a price guarantee. For example, if you plan today and choose a casket that costs $2,000, you will never have to pay more than that for that casket, even if it doubles in price. Paying for things at current prices protects you—and your children—against inflation. Learn about how much cremations and funerals cost. "Both my parents had purchased a pre-paid cremation policy in 1984, which saved me a considerable amount of money related to today's prices." —Beth C., Houston, TX 1. Your loved ones can focus on remembering and healing. Perhaps often forgotten, but the top reason families tell us that prepaid funerals are the best gift they ever received is the emotional value of prepaying for a funeral. The days immediately following a death are emotionally difficult. Pre-planning your funeral, cremation or burial, documenting your wishes, and paying for arrangements give your loved ones the time, space and permission they need to grieve without having to make hundreds of funeral decisions. The time they might have spent making arrangements can be spent with family and friends, remembering a special life and beginning the healing process. Prepaid funeral plans are a loving thing to do It’s always difficult when a loved one dies, but it’s even more challenging when surviving children don’t know what Mom's or Dad’s final wishes were. It can be heart-wrenching for children to have to face hard decisions for a parent. That's why planning, documenting, funding and sharing final arrangements is so important. Though you can’t protect your children from grief, you can help ease their sadness about your death by ensuring they don’t have to second-guess or make hasty decisions about your preferences.
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Death has occurred or is near
Get Help Now SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT Get Help Now You don’t have to go through the process alone. We’ll help you navigate the next steps after the death of a loved one. When you call, we'll help arrange transportation for your loved one, even if you choose to use the services of another funeral provider. 800-343-4464 We know this is a stressful time, and we're here for you. OR Fill out our contact form. We’ll get back to you within 15 minutes. Any time. Any day. What to do if the death of a loved one has just occurred or is near: 1. If a death is expected, please contact us directly. When a death occurs outside of a hospital or hospice, you must notify authorities so that the death can be legally pronounced. (Call 911 if police or paramedics are not present.) 2. Make a "first call" by calling the number above or filling out the form on this page. 3. Delegate someone to help you notify friends and family. * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Phone Number * +1 Please enter a 10-digit phone number Email * Please enter a valid email Zip Code * Please enter a valid zip code Message Contact Me Now We will never sell your information or use it for any purpose except official Dignity Memorial correspondence. See our privacy policy. We will never sell your information or use it for any purpose except official Dignity Memorial correspondence. See our privacy policy. © 2026 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year.
9 Gifts to Leave Your Family From Beyond the Grave
The marvelous Netflix series After Life opens with a woman speaking to the camera from a hospital bed. "If you're watching this, then I'm not around anymore. I couldn't say any of this to your face; it's too embarrassing. For you—not for me, obviously. You're never very good at hearing how lovely you are." Before she died from cancer, the woman recorded for her husband a guide to life without her. He plays the video again and again. Her gift left from beyond the grave is heartfelt and funny and absolutely priceless. It's impossible to watch this part of the show without choking up. We've seen something similar in real life. One Dignity Memorial® provider planned a funeral for a woman who left a voice recording to be played at her service. It conveyed to her family and friends how much she loved them and gave them encouragement about some of the life events they would face without her by their sides. It's hard to estimate the impact of hearing her say "I love you" one last time—especially during a funeral—but we can guess that it meant the world to those who were in attendance that day. A video or voice recording are just a couple of leave-behind gifts. Here are seven more touching ways to let your loved ones know how much you care from beyond the grave. Setting aside money to pay for a vacation Maybe the two of you dreamed of traveling to Italy together but then never got to go. Or perhaps you want to be sure that your spouse and children continue your plans for a week at Disney World. If you have the means, setting aside cash to pay for an experience is a fun surprise and the kind of family inheritance that creates lasting memories. Arranging for flower deliveries on special dates A husband ordered a dozen roses for delivery on the first Valentine's Day after he passed. A father sent his daughter a birthday bouquet from the grave. A floral delivery on a special occasion—or for no occasion at all—can be prepaid with a local florist for one year or for a decade. "When my fiancé passed away in April, we knew it was coming, so he got everything together, all the legal stuff, and then with it left me this Can of Whoop Ass that has maybe 50 of these little affirmations crammed in it. It's entirely silly and hilarious and some of them are very, very funny. It's basically a child's art project—haha—but it's lovely and I take it with me wherever I go." —Elizabeth W., Houston Writing anniversary or birthday cards for years into the future Handwritten notes and cards are an easy and inexpensive way to surprise a loved one from beyond the grave. Put together a stack, complete with forever stamps, and give them to a close friend or another family member with instructions about when to send. They will become something your loved one looks forward to each year. Likewise, a letter sent to a daughter just before her wedding day or a son who becomes a dad for the first time can be a powerful present after your death. Here are more ways to show your love for someone who is grieving. "A family tree book was created for each family member, with pictures and all the handwritten letters (translated) of when my grandparents left their home country of Poland. The letters were so moving, showing how courageous people were when they left everything to come to America. I will always treasure that book. It also included copies of their scanned immigration entries into Ellis Island and Galveston." —Jamie P., Houston Thumbprint jewelry After a 9-year-old girl's mother died, her family had Pacific View Funeral Home & Cemetery in Los Angeles make a thumbprint pendant necklace for the girl. She wore it around her neck, and whenever she needed support or to feel her mother's presence, she would clasp the pendant and imagine that she was holding her mother's hand. One day, the girl lost the necklace. The family called the funeral home for help, and thanks to impeccable record-keeping, Pacific View was able to deliver a new thumbprint necklace to the girl. Learn more about ordering memorial jewelry. A prepaid funeral or cremation You can't save your children from the emotionally difficult parts of your death, but you can give them the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your wishes are met without worries about money by pre-planning your services. We can help you plan every detail and work with your budget so that when the day comes for your family to say goodbye, they can spend more time remembering and less time trying to figure out what to do. Read more about how prepaid funerals make a great gift. Be inspired to plan your perfect service A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Fill out the form to get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.
Welcome to Paradise Christian School: Early Childhood Education and Head Start Programs
Welcome to Paradise Christian School! Since 1981, we have taken a personal dedicated interest in quality early childcare, education and family involvement. We look forward to your participation in our program as we strive to build the foundation of knowledge and skill your child’s future depends upon. By investing in quality education and care today, we have the assurance of a successful future enabling your child to become one of the “Leaders of Tomorrow.” With children as a priority, complemented by family educational opportunities, Paradise has become a support system for the families and our community. Let us invest today for the best of tomorrow! Call today 305.828.7477 NOW ENROLLING! Early Head Start 0-3/ Head Start- 3-5 years Apply Here! Head Start/Early Head Start Mission Statement The Head Start program is a comprehensive child development program serving children from 3 to 5 years of age. These services are family-centered and follow the tenets that children develop in the context of their family and culture. Head Start is also child-focused since the primary goal is to increase the social competence in young children from low-income families. This definition of social competence takes into account the interrelatedness of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Our local Head Start program is a program of excellence. At Paradise Christian School we provide a high-quality Head Start program to serve our children and families. Inscribase Ahora! Early Head Start 0-3/ Head Start-3-5 anos Aplique Aqui! Head Start/Early Head Start Mission Statement El programa Head Start es un programa integral de desarrollo infantil que sirve a niños de 3 a 5 años de edad. Estos servicios están centrados en la familia y siguen los principios que los niños desarrollan en el contexto de su familia y cultura. Head Start también está enfocado en los niños ya que el objetivo principal es aumentar la competencia social en niños pequeños de familias de bajos ingresos. Esta definición de competencia social tiene en cuenta la interrelación del desarrollo social, emocional, cognitivo y físico. Nuestro programa local de Head Start es un programa de excelencia. En Paradise Christian School brindamos un programa Head Start de alta calidad para servir a nuestros niños y familias. Hurricane Season Dowload Paradise Hurricane Emergency Action Plan (PDF) Beat the Heat As we know, the sun can be quite brutal between 10am-4pm. It's important to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our children. If the temperature outside is 90 degrees or above, please avoid spending time outdoors. This can help prevent heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. Instead, find indoor activities to keep the children entertained and cool. Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness for the children enrolled and yourself (Overheating, Sunburn/playground equipment burn, dehydration, heat stroke, etc.) - Check the outside temperature before going outside - Appropriate Clothing - Stay Cool Indoors - Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully - Drink Plenty of Fluids See the following resource: Heat Related Illness information (pdf) Teacher Reading Recommendation Reading with children can improve their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills, increasing their knowledge of the world around them. With the right book choices, reading can introduce children to healthy eating habits too! The Kissing Hand Author Audrey Penn Illustrator Ruth E. Harper & Nacy M. Leak un Beso en Mi Mano Author Audrey Penn Ilistraciones de Ruth E. Harper & Nacy M. Leak
Our Community Partners
Our Community Partners Partner Spotlight! We want to give a HUGE shout out to our friends at FIRSTBOOKS! https://www.facebook.com/FirstBook/ They have donated thousands of books to our school! They understand the needs of our families and come though for us. For children, there was nothing cozier than to listen to mom or dad read to them. They use their imaginations, create worlds and adventures! THANK YOU to FIRST BOOKS for making it possible for us to pass down the love of reading to our students! Visit their website at https://firstbook.org/ GO! Our Partners Therapy Alliance Arley Therapy Services First Books FIU FIU dd´s DISCOUNTS Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Help OT Wellness Therapy Little Star Therapy Carlos Albizu University Petco
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The Old Florida House Awarded a $7,500 Forgivable Loan
The City of Cocoa has officially awarded a $7,500 forgivable loan to local event business The Old Florida House following owner Jessica Lee’s successful completion of the City’s UpStart Cocoa Business Development Program. Launched in 2021, UpStart Cocoa supports the growth of small businesses through education, mentorship, and financial assistance. Each participant receives $10,000 in support, with $2,500 dedicated to business education and mentorship through weVENTURE in areas such as financial planning, marketing, operations, and human resources. After successfully completing the program, the remaining $7,500 can be released as a forgivable business loan to help grow their business. Lee completed the 24-week IGNITE 360 mentorship program through weVENTURE and signed her official agreement at the September 8, 2026 Cocoa City Council meeting. She expressed her gratitude to City leaders and shared that the experience has given her the confidence to move forward with her business. The funding converts into a permanent grant after three years of compliant local operation. Operating under the Old Florida Social Company umbrella in Historic Cocoa Village, The Old Florida House provides flexible, intimate event services and local hosting options. Offerings include a charming blank canvas event venue, expanding options at Magnolia Hall for hourly or full-day rentals, full-service event styling, and do-it-yourself tablescape rental kits starting at $175 for eight guests. The business also offers a mobile slush bar featuring customized frozen cocktail or mocktail menus. “The Upstart Cocoa Program strengthens the City of Cocoa’s role as a vibrant and competitive force in the Space Coast economy,” said Mayor Michael C. Blake. “We remain dedicated to empowering a diverse range of entrepreneurs and enriching the overall quality of life in our city.” Learn more about UpStart Cocoa at www.ChooseCocoa.org/UpStart.
2026 General Election
2026 General Election November 3, 2026 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 5, 2026 Voter Registration Statistic IMPORTANT DATES (See below for more details) Election Day - Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Deadline to register to vote, update information, or change party affiliation - Monday, October 5, 2026 Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you - Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, at 5:00 pm Early Voting - Monday, October 19th, through Saturday, October 31st, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Deadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot - Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm to our Election Headquarters or Operations Center. Polk County residents who are not registered to vote but would like to participate in the November 3rd General Election, have until October 5th to submit their completed voter registration form to the Elections Headquarters in Bartow or at our Operations Center in Winter Haven. Voter registration forms may be downloaded here Version Options 2026 Primary Election Headline and mailed to the Elections Office at: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 1460, Bartow FL, 33831. You can click on the Registration Form Locations link to find a location with forms near you. Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Update Your Record Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Party changes must be submitted before the October 5th registration deadline in order to vote as that party in the November 3rd General Election. A paper registration application form can also be used. Click here to make changes to your record for the November 3rd General Election. Sample Ballots Available Soon For a list of all candidates in the November 3, 2026 General Election, please click HERE 3 Easy Ways to Vote Vote by Mail: Request a mail ballot online. Voters have until Thursday, October 22, 2026, to request a mail ballot for this election. All voted mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return postage is paid for mail ballots. However, voters who prefer to return their voted mail ballots in person can drop them off at any of the listed Early Voting sites during Early Voting days and hours, or at Election Headquarters in Bartow or the Election Operations Center in Winter Haven on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vote at Your Precinct: Find your polling location.Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Vote Early In-Person: Vote at one of our ten convenient locations, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 19th to Saturday, October 31st, 2026. 2026 Early Voting Sites Map of All Locations Bartow: Polk Street Community Center: 1255 Polk Street Davenport: Polk Sheriffs NE District Office, Community Room, 1100 Dunson Road Haines City: Haines City Library, 111 N 6th Street Lake Alfred: NE Polk Government Center, 200 Government Center Blvd Lake Wales: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, 1001 Burns Avenue Lakeland: Polk County Government Center, 930 E Parker Street Lakeland: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr Avenue Mulberry: Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE 5th Street Poinciana: Poinciana Community Fitness Center, 397 Marigold Avenue Winter Haven: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd Street NW
General Employee Pension Plan Disclosure
General Employee Pension Plan Disclosure Disclosures and Other Information Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension Actuarial Valuation 2025 Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension Compliance Report 2025 Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension GASB Report 2025 Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension Fund Fact Sheet Burgess Chambers General Employee Pension 60T Disclosure Burgess Chambers General Employee Pension Performance Summary Sterling Capital General Employee Pension Performance Summary General Employees Pension Board Action Plan For more information on the General Employees Pension Board please visit their information page. Pension Public Records Requests ALL NOTICES AND REQUESTS UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORD LAW, CH. 119, Florida Statute, should be directed to the custodian of Public Records as follows: By Mail: Custodian of Public RecordsCity of Cocoa BeachGeneral Employees' Pension Board2 S. Orlando Ave.Cocoa Beach, Florida 329321 By e-mail: [email protected] FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL: Hana Juman, Financial Director321 868-3369
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2026 Primary Election
2026 Primary Election August 18, 2026 TO VIEW ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 20, 2026 Voter Registration Statistic IMPORTANT DATES (See below for more details) Election Day - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Deadline to register to vote, update information, or change party affiliation - Monday, July 20, 2026 Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you - Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm Early Voting - Saturday, August 8, through Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Deadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 pm to our Election Headquarters or Operations Center. Polk County residents who are not registered to vote but would like to participate in the August 18th Primary Election, have until July 20th to submit their completed voter registration form to the Elections Headquarters in Bartow or at our Operations Center in Winter Haven. Voter registration forms may be downloaded here Version Options 2026 Primary Election Headline and mailed to the Elections Office at: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 1460, Bartow FL, 33831. You can click on the Registration Form Locations link to find a location with forms near you. Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Update Your Record Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Party changes must be submitted before the July 20th registration deadline in order to vote as that party in the August 18th Primary Election. A paper registration application form can also be used. Click here to make changes to your record for the August 18th Primary Election. Closed Primary Information Regardless of party affiliation, all voters may vote in the August 18th Primary Election. However, Florida is a Closed Primary State. This means that only registered Democrats may vote for Democratic candidates and only registered Republicans may vote for Republican candidates. Registered voters with no party affiliation or with minor party affiliation are eligible to vote in Non-Partisan and Universal Primary contests. Universal Primary: If all candidates in a primary race have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the General Election, all qualified electors, regardless of party affiliation may vote in the Primary Election for that office. Sample Ballots Click here for Your Precinct Sample Ballot - Available June 18th, 2026 For Compilation Sample Ballots that include all district races: - Available July 1st, 2026 Compilation Ballot Nonpartisan NPA: (NPA) Compilation Ballot Republican REP: (REP) Compilation Ballot Democratic DEM: (DEM) For a list of all candidates in the August 18th, 2026 Primary Election, please click HERE 3 Easy Ways to Vote Vote by Mail: Request a mail ballot online. Voters have until Thursday, August 6, 2026, to request a mail ballot for this election. All voted mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return postage is paid for mail ballots. However, voters who prefer to return their voted mail ballots in person can drop them off at any of the listed Early Voting sites during Early Voting days and hours, or at Election Headquarters in Bartow or the Election Operations Center in Winter Haven on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vote at Your Precinct: Find your polling location. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Vote Early In-Person: Vote at one of our ten convenient locations, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8th to Saturday, August 15th. 2026 Early Voting Sites Map of All Locations Bartow: Polk Street Community Center: 1255 Polk Street Davenport: Polk Sheriffs NE District Office, Community Room, 1100 Dunson Road Haines City: Haines City Library, 111 N 6th Street Lake Alfred: NE Polk Government Center, 200 Government Center Blvd Lake Wales: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, 1001 Burns Avenue Lakeland: Polk County Government Center, 930 E Parker Street Lakeland: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr Avenue Mulberry: Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE 5th Street Poinciana: Poinciana Community Fitness Center, 397 Marigold Avenue Winter Haven: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd Street NW
BayCare Orthopedic Institute: West Central Florida's #1 Orthopedic Provider
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Alma Mater
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"Mater Lakes EESAC EESAC Information Staff The Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) is the sole body responsible for final decision making at the school relating to the implementation of the components of the School Performance Excellence Plan. The EESAC's function is to bring together all stakeholders and involve them in an authentic role in decisions which affect instruction and the delivery of programs. Membership Requirements Must be composed of the principal, teachers, education support employees, students, parents, and business/community representatives. Must be representative of the ethnic, racial, linguistic, disabled, and economic community served by the school. Must have a majority of members who do not work at the school. ESE must be represented. LEP parents should be included when possible. PTA/PTSA representative may be a named member. Adult/vocational programs must be represented. Selection of EESAC Members Teachers elect teachers. Parents elect parents. Students elect students. Educational support employees elect educational support employee. Principal appoints business/community representative -- to ensure council diversity. Principal and UTD designated steward are automatic members. Meeting Dates for 2026-2027 9/10/26 12/10/26 3/11/27 5/5/27"
EESAC Meeting (YCPS • 9-12)
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EESAC Meeting (YCCS • K-8)
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