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09/22/2026 · Islamorada, Village of Islands

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Tuesday’s Cosmic Traffic Jam: Proceed with Snacks

Tuesday’s Cosmic Traffic Jam: Proceed with Snacks

The planets are asking for patience, precision, and one fewer opinion in the group chat. Scorpio receives the cosmic warning flare, while the rest of us attempt to behave like emotionally mature adults—an ambitious seasonal project.

09/22/2026
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Out There

Ichetucknee by Paddle: Clear Water, Cold Shoulders, No Room for Lazy Steering

The Ichetucknee River is Florida’s blue-ribbon spring run: cool, clear, and just fast enough to expose sloppy paddling. Here’s how to enjoy the famous float without becoming part of the scenery.

09/22/2026

Good Karma Corner

The Borrowed Drill, the Returning Condors, and Other Good Ideas

Libraries lend more than books, volunteers stock tiny neighborhood pantries, and conservation crews keep bringing California condors back from the edge. Also, one low-tech invention may help people stay alive during floods.

09/22/2026

News of the Weird

Alligators, Bears, and One Man’s Legal Opposition

This week, wildlife entered customer-service territory, an HOA discovered that a vegetable garden can become a constitutional crisis, and one litigant found an opponent he could finally understand.

09/22/2026

On the Scene

Stop Paying $18 for a Movie When the Park Has a Projector

Outdoor movie season is back, and I have a controversial opinion: the worse the speakers, the more memorable the night. Here are five low-stakes, high-reward events worth leaving the house for this week.

09/22/2026

The Weekend Escape

Hico, Texas: Chicken-Fried Steak, Billy the Kid, and a Good Empty Road

Hico is the kind of Texas town you reach by taking the road that looks like it’s going nowhere. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak, and let the town’s very strange Billy the Kid story entertain you.

09/22/2026

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Town Hall CLOSED in Observance of Columbus Day

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.

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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.

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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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Country Run Special Dependent Taxing District – 2026 General Election Ballot Referendum

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Attorney General James Uthmeier Files Lawsuit Against TP-Link Systems

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Sightseeing Vehicles Franchises

Public Hearing - 10/05/2026

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Civil Remedy and Required Legal Notices

Other - 10/02/2026

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