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Silver Spurs tradition ‘Rides On’ for an 80th year

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Last weekend, Tradition Rode On, just like it has every mid-February in Osceola County for the last 80 years. The Silver Spurs Rodeo, piggybacked with the 80th year of the Osceola County Fair as well, wowed fans, this year for an added fourth performance day to welcome families, with all the ropin’, ridin’ and wranglin’ action in seven traditional rodeo events. All the while, it rodeo remained a constant as a tradition of the heritage of Osceola County.

Parade, Monster Bulls set stage for 152nd Silver Spurs Rodeo

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The 2024 winter rodeo season is in full swing in Osceola County. Saturday morning marked the start of the 80th year of the Silver Spurs Rodeo, with the annual Rodeo Parade through the streets of downtown St. Cloud. The parade captured rodeo’s deep local history that dates back to the 1940s.

Osceola Magic’s Swish celebrates with all his friends!

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It was a basketball birthday celebration Thursday night at the Silver Spurs Arena! The Osceola Magic’s mascot, Swish, turned ... oh who knows, and who cares, but it was cause for a celebration, attended by his mascot friends, including Stuff from the Orlando Magic, UCF’s Knightro, the Orlando Solar Bears’ Shades, and an old friend, Stryker from the Florida Fire Frogs. Though Osceola couldn’t find a victory against the Ontario Clippers, it was still a fun time had by the fans, and all of Swish’s friends!

Sharing the Love at 5th annual Scavenger Hunt

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The 5th annual St. Cloud Chamber Scavenger Hunt presented by Orlando Health was held Feb. 2. As usual, it was a fun way of meeting various Chamber members, increasing awareness of the City of St. Cloud, the St. Cloud Chamber and its members, but most importantly getting out of the office and having a great time with friends in the city on a sunny Friday afternoon. It included visiting various Chamber members throughout St. Cloud and Kissimmee to pick up clues and leave social media posts. Orlando Health won first place and the Osceola News Gazette came in second.

Bringing awareness to human trafficking

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At the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Women2Women human trafficking awareness event Jan. 18, speakers gave the public the details on what human trafficking may look like, how to spot it, and how to report it.

These … these are the real heroes

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A Hero For Kids held its annual “Real Heroes Don’t Wear Capes” charity gala Saturday, where the group honors those who work like superheroes to make the community better for residents. The honorees were: Connie Perry-Menahem, Teacher of the Year Amy Miller, Inspirer of the Year Clint Wise, Lifetime Achievement O Snap Photo Booth, Founder’s Award Rental World of St.