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yearbook Average temperature: high 79 degrees, low 56 degrees Summer time returns on March 8th |Spring arrives March 20th Rainfall: 3.54 inches 1.Moon phase Full moon: March 3rd Last quarter: March 11th New Moon: March 18th First quarter: March 25th 2. Moon Sign Planting Date Ground crops: 2, 3, 4, 21, 22, 25, 26, 30, 31 Underground crops: 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 Control weeds and pests: 14, 15, 16, 23, 24 Pruning trees and shrubs: 1, 9, 10, 11, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29 When to plant 3. Vegetables: Until mid-season, plant beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collards,…

Joe Rohde, formerly of Walt Disney Imagineering, will publish a book about creativity. Floating Mountains: The Art of Imaging the Impossible will be released in September. “I’ve spent my career as a creative person and I’ve finally been able to write a book,” Rohde said in a video posted to her Instagram account. He is seen surrounded by art books and wearing his trademark elaborate earrings. “This is a book about how creative we can be when we are creative together,” he said. Rohde worked for Imagineering for 40 years, starting in 1980 as a model designer at Epcot. Eventually,…

One of Florida’s largest festivals returns for its 10th anniversary, with four full days of music and art awaiting festival-goers in the pristine 800-acre Sunshine Grove. Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival brings an eclectic lineup to this year’s event, with headliners Cage the Elephant, Fisher, LCD Soundsystem, T-Pain and The Lumineers among the more than 130 artists performing this year. In addition to listening to music on six stages, the festival’s expected 30,000 attendees will have the opportunity to camp under the stars, explore immersive art installations, and swim in the ponds of Aquachobee Beach. “We’re one of the only…

SeaWorld Orlando’s parent company, United Parks & Resorts, reported declines in attendance, revenue and net income for its most recent fiscal year, which ended in December. “FY2025 results were below expectations,” CEO Mark Swanson said Thursday. “Although the consumer environment was uneven and our results were affected by negative trends in international tourism and unstable weather during certain peak visit periods, we could have achieved a better result, particularly on the cost side of the income statement.” The company’s attendance decreased by 1.8% to approximately 21.2 million people. The report did not provide a breakdown of attendance for the 13…

Florida consistently ranks among the states with the most traffic accidents. Rapid population growth, tourism, distracted driving, and crowded commuters all contribute to serious crashes throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Victims often face situations such as: Expensive medical emergencies Ongoing rehabilitation Lost wages and reduced earning potential Vehicle repair or replacement costs Long-term pain and emotional distress Insurance companies react quickly after a crash. Their priority is to minimize payouts, not protect the injured driver. Having a knowledgeable legal team on your side changes the balance of power. Why Experience Matters in a Tampa Car Accident Case Florida personal injury…

Stereotypes about students who aspire to become doctors or lawyers have been forgotten for some time. And with the rise of AI, recruiters are posting more jobs related to that next industry. Online education platform Studocu has created a comprehensive list of keywords related to college majors. What they discovered is that computer science is the most popular college major in Florida. Top 5 College Majors in Florida Computer science is number one. This field covers computing principles, programming, and systems development. Students typically study algorithms, software engineering, and information systems. Psychology is in second place. This major examines behavior,…

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) says preliminary estimates suggest losses to the agriculture sector from the recent freeze could be more than $3 billion. State Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said this winter was one of the most damaging freezes in history for Florida agriculture. Simpson also said he is partnering with the Trump administration to help the state’s farmers, ranchers and producers. “I want to thank President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for their unprecedented support for our nation’s food producers,” said Simpson. Members of Florida’s congressional delegation will also help the…

A few years ago, Jay Brown, owner of the award-winning Granny’s Southern Smokehouse in St. Cloud, looked around and realized something was missing in his community. It’s a celebration of Black History Month. So in 2024, he launched it himself and Roots & Rhythm Festival was born. It wasn’t popular with anyone. In fact, Brown said he’s lost several customers because of it. “They believed it wasn’t something we should be celebrating,” he says. “But I gained more customers than I lost.” Plus, it helps keep the party together. This year, St. Cloud Main Street has also stepped up with…

An animatronic version of Olaf, the carefree snowman from “Frozen,” will begin a new drawing experience this summer in the animation area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The reimagined and renamed theme park land will be known as Walt Disney Studios, and will also include the Magic of Disney Animation building, which will house the Animation Academy experience called “Olaf Droz.” A workstation inspired by an animator’s desk will be installed in this space, and an Olaf figure will also sit on a workstation on stage, just as he did when he appeared in the short film “Once Upon a Studio”…

Imagine carnival music in the air and the aroma of crispy fried funnel cakes wafting from the moving stalls, set against a backdrop of rides and games that promise prizes like oversized teddy bears. All of this sets the tone and experience for the 114th Central Florida Fair. The fair is packed with family-friendly festivities for 11 days until March 8th. Fair President and CEO Michael Tipton said the event offers a wide range of content for all demographics. Last year, the fair attracted more than 220,000 visitors over its 11-day period. Colorful rides were photographed during the 2025 Central…