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09/17/2026 · Islamorada, Village of Islands
The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting
You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to protect your time. Start with one ordinary sentence that gives you room to make an honest decision instead of handing out automatic yeses.
Emily Dickinson’s Tiny Dash Makes Hope Feel Real
Dickinson’s famous bird of hope does not float serenely above the mess of life. Watch what her dashes do: they make the poem breathe, hesitate, and refuse to tidy up its weather.
09/17/2026
The Future Loses Its First Syllable
Wisława Szymborska found a small trapdoor in the word “future”: the moment we say it, part of it has already become history. Her observation is playful, grammatical, and sneakily useful for anyone waiting for life to begin.
09/17/2026
The Tariff Theater Meets the Grocery Aisle
Washington spent the day selling disruption as strategy, while families and small employers kept score in prices, paychecks, and paperwork. The tariff math matters more than the slogans, and the math points to consumers paying first.
09/17/2026
Stop Calling It “Helping” If You Live There
Three readers ask about the domestic scoreboard, the ex who keeps texting, and the partner who wants credit for basic decency. The uncomfortable answer: love is not a group project where one person gets an A for opening the Google calendar.
09/17/2026
The Bear Needs to Stop Cooking and Go Home
The Bear was once television’s most thrilling kitchen fire. Now it’s standing in the smoke, staring meaningfully at a plate of risotto while everyone insists the flames are character development.
09/17/2026
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Town Hall CLOSED in Observance of Columbus Day Fort Myers Beach Town Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Backyard Chicken Keeping Program
Backyard Chicken Keeping Program City ordinances allow the opportunity for City residents who occupy detached single-family homes and duplexes to be able to keep up to six chickens in their backyards. In order to participate in this program, residents must obtain a Backyard Chicken Keeping Permit through the Community Development Department. Please contact Zoning at 407-957-7284 or [email protected] for more information. Please Note: If you wish to obtain a "Backyard Chicken-Keeping" permit, you will need to participate in a "Chicken Keeping" class. The Osceola County UF/IFAS Extension Services offers the "Backyard Poultry Basics" class. Frequently Asked Questions About Backyard Chicken Keeping Backyard Chicken Keeping Classes (Offered in English and in Spanish) Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production! Topics covered include: Chicken breeds Raising chicks Designing coops and pens Chicken health and nutrition This class meets the educational requirement for the St. Cloud Backyard Chicken Keeping Program, as well as requirements for other Central Florida city and county urban chicken programs. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. One $8 ticket covers all household members. Call Jessica Sullivan or Rachel Fernandez for questions or additional registration options: 321-697-3000 or our Zoning Division at 407-957-8422 or [email protected] for more information. Class Dates: Saturday, May 30, 2026 (English) Peghorn Park10 a.m. to 12 noon2101 Peghorn Way, St. Cloud Register here Saturday, August 1 (Spanish) Peghorn Park10 a.m. to 12 noon2101 Peghorn Way, St. Cloud Register here Thursday, September 10, 2026 (English) UF IFAS Extension Services 6-8 p.m.1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL Register here Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Spanish) 10 a.m. to 12 noonSt. Cloud Civic Center3001 17th St., St. Cloud Register Here Forms Chicken Keeping Application Packet Ordinance No. 2019-35 Ordinance No. 2023-07 More Information For information, please contact the Zoning Division at 407-957-7284 or [email protected] for more information.
Parkland City Commission to Hold Regular Meeting on April 10th
Notice of Upcoming City Commission Meeting The Parkland City Commission will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The meeting will commence promptly at 7:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers located at City Hall, 6600 University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067. The agenda for this meeting will be made available on the city's website at least seven days prior to the meeting. All residents are welcome to attend.
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