The Poinciana Crane

Poinciana Leader Announces Candidacy

This blog has been running since 2008 but today that run is about to change.  While PoincianaHome.net is not closing down, we will be slowing down this year.  Why?

Our publisher, Darhlene Zeanwick, has decided to announce her candidacy for a seat at the table with the Osceola Board of County Commissioners.  With your vote for Darhlene on November 6, District 3 will have someone with a progressive focus on the family, one who listens to the people and acts in their interest.

With Darhlene on the board, history will have been made in Osceola with its first Latina member.     Please, vote for Darhlene on November 6.  

Freeman's List of PEDA Founders Incorrect

When Michael Freeman reported on the Poinciana Economic Development Alliance, he got two names mixed up in referring to the founding members of this group.  His list was "Annette Brown Best, Fernando Valverde, Nestor Nuesch, and Wendy Farrell."  Mrs. Brown-Best was not, however, a founder, but Darhlene Zeanwick was one of the original case and, most certainly, a founding member of PEDA.  BTW, congratulations to PEDA for acquiring their "verbal commitment" from $100-million Chicago Consortium of investors.

Residents to Occupy as Commissioners Discuss Poinciana Parkway

We have arranged with Lowe's of Poinciana to use their parking lot for the purpose of gathering folks to Occupy the Chambers of the Commissioners of Osceola County. If you park your car in front of the Lowe's Garden Center and get a ticket from Darhlene Zeanwick, who will be directing parking traffic, you can attend the Commissioners meeting on MONDAY, JANUARY 23. This Commissioners meeting regards the plans for Poinciana Parkway.

To make this Occupy a success, those with the highest capacity cars and vans will be packed with those from smaller vehicles. Park your car at Lowe's on Monday by 7:45 a.m., receive your ticket from Darhlene Zeanwick, then travel. Everyone who parks their car at Lowe's and gets a ticket is guaranteed a ride from the Administration building in downtown Kissimmee to Lowe's Poinciana for free between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon.

Birds of a Feather Lost 8-Million Together

If You Remember Nothing Else from 2011, Remember This

If last year's actions by representatives of Osceola's District 3 seems like a joke that has to do with screwing in lightbulbs, it may.  With a total of three reps, claiming no lotto for building a public health clinic, Poinciana ended 2011 without a dream for a solid structure.

Not even one fought to say, "yes," to the federal government's offer to grant the area over $8,000,000 to build such a facility.  These reps included Mike Horner, Steve Precourt, and Brandon Arrington.

Horner was covered by Mike Freeman of Freeline Media in December 2011.  It was about how he was against ObamaCare, even if it meant impacting an adjacent district, that is, the one served by Steve Precourt of District 41.  Clearly, the clinic was to be located in Precourt's district but Horner took it upon himself to explain why he didn't want it either.  Horner blamed it on "ObamaCare." 

While they can be forgiven for being Republicans, there was no excuse for Osceola commissioner Brandon Arrington, who remained primarily quiet on the issue, to let such an opporutunity for a local safety net to fall through in Osceola.

Adopt-a-Road Cleanup

Next Adopt-a-Road cleanup event is scheduled for January 20 on Halibut, next to the “pocket park.”  You may volunteer by showing up anytime between 9:30 and 11 am.

King Spoke Against the Greed of the 1%

While much of the fabric of economic development, like banks and businesses, rests on this holiday, which celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr., those -- like this blog -- still work everyday for "the dream" to which this great American hero aspired.  He spoke to all of us and still speaks against those who endeavor to disenfranchise Americans from voting, who act violently towards peaceful protestors, and against those who lead for nothing more than their own self interest.  Celebrate today by respectfully yet firmly calling out those who think "family values" has something to do with invading women's uterus' and those who act against the President of the United States for no other reason than he is still black. 

This is the year of the Hispanic voter.  This is the year to work with those who possess the empathy gene, and against those with Neanderthal in their blood.  For those who admire Dr. King, this is your year.  Take action today.

Literal "Free Ride" for Latino Meetup

At its first meeting in 2012, the Osceola Chapter of the Democratic Hispanic Caucus will hold its elections for its executive board.  The meeting will held at the adminstrattion building at 1 Court Square, downtown Kissimmee, 4th Floor, Room 4727 (large conference room) on Wednesday, January 18, at 7 p.m.

Those wishing to get to this meeting but need a ride need only call Darhlene Zeanwick at 407-738-8042 to make an arrangement.  Free rides will be arranged for residents of District 3.  Generally speaking, zip codes 34758- 34759, and 34746 comprise District 3.

No HOA in Crescent Lakes No More

We regularly get calls from REALTORS looking for the HOA of Crescent Lakes to close home sales.  First, there's no HOA in Crescent Lakes.  Nope, no more.  It's now a CFD.  

• What in the world is a CFD?  Click on this link to find out more. 
• To get in touch with the board of supervisors of Crescent Lakes common facilities district, click on this link.

Last Chance Voter Registration

As voter suppression spreads even to Florida, a new, excessively early deadline looms.  Voter registration books will close on January 3rd at 5 p.m. for the 2012 Presidential Preference Primary.   Because of the holiday weekend, this means that you have less than two days from this post to register in Florida.  This is a deadline for all Florida voters and applies to those who want to register to vote, change your political party, and first-time voters.

Correction to "Cable Helps Those in Need"

Story Correction: Brighthouse, a major provider in central Florida, will not start its program until "the start of 2012."  Click on this link for Brighthouse contact information and to sign-up your family for Brighthouse's "Connect to Compete" program, or write to Barbara, Brighthouse's eCare Specialist at cfl.customercare@mybrighthouse.com & THANK YOU TO GUS for bringing this correction to our attention.

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Families with children in the free school-lunch program are now eligble for broadband (cable) services for the price of $9.95 per month.  This is fantastic for everyone in the greater Poinciana area and Osceola, where children in this program are at record levels.  Families in need can stand to save up to $140 per month with this service.  Thank you, Cable! 

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Parkway Postponed to 2015

In a decision by Polk County commissioners to enter into an amended agreement with Avatar Properties, they postponed their deadline for the construction of the toll road from Poinciana to Ronald Reagun Bouleard, which leads to highway I-4.   The image at right show Avatar's parent company, Avatar Holdings' (AVTR) ticker for the last six months of 2011.  This mercy shown to Avatar should help correct the negative financial trend for the main developer of the south-western Kissimmee area.  In related news, Avatar sold 373 acres in west Orlando region.

Past Articles

• Poll Shows Support for Avatar's Toll Road
• Tolls in Poinciana's Future