Announcements

2012 marked the Third Annual Shingle Creek Adventure Challenge, which took place at the historic and scenic Shingle Creek Regional Park, Babb Landing, located off US 192 in Kissimmee. This year there were 132 participants with the first place Adventure Challenge team finishing in just two hours.

The Osceola Resort Area Council (a council of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce) has partnered with Give Kids Safe Shelter in their efforts to transition children and their families currently living in hotels/motels along West Hwy 192 into safer, sustainable housing.

That is the message that tourists and locals driving on U.S. Hwy 192 now see. One hundred and sixty new banners, celebrating sports in Kissimmee, grace the light posts along the tourist corridor of West Hwy 192. Presently, hundreds of thousands of people engage in athletic competitions in Osceola County. As we position ourselves to host even more sporting events, with new ball fields being built at ChampionsGate and Harmony, we want the streets to reflect our goal of becoming the "Amateur Sports Capital of America."

In 1935, George C. seized a tremendous opportunity; he purchased 50,000 acres of land that had recently reverted back to Florida through The Murphy Act (which provided for statutory forfeiture of land for non payment of taxes). This was the beginning of the Bronsons' immense cattle kingdom.

Radical cars. Awesome bikes. Sizzling sights and sounds. Perfume Paris presents "King of La Calle 2 Car & Bike Show" at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rumba 100.3 is bringing its extremely successful King of La Calle Car & Bike Show back to Osceola Heritage Park with food, fun for the whole family, and live music by Cosculluela, J-King & Maximan!

A major transportation study for U.S. 192 will begin in a few months. Osceola County and LYNX, the regional public transit provider, were awarded a grant by the Federal Transit Administration to look at increasing transit options along U.S. 192. Currently, LYNX operates regular fixed-route buses in this area.

Back in the early 1990s, there were few, if any, sidewalks along W. Hwy. 192. Tourists walked along ditches at the side of the road to get from property to property. Long stretches of the road were either barren of vegetation or even worse, overgrown with uncut grass or weeds. In 1994, the property owners agreed to tax themselves by creating the West 192 Redevelopment District.

These shelters are located on the north and south side stops near the Vineland Road-State Road 535 intersection. Linda Goodwin-Nichols, a Kissimmee Realtor, began her involvement in the long-running project on U.S. Highway 192 when she was named chair of the Kissimmee Osceola County Chamber of Commerce's Beautification Committee.

Enjoy a modern day rodeo with a link to the cowboys of the past. Catch team roping, barrel racing, bull riding, calf scramble for kids and much more.

The Astros take on the Braves for some exciting Spring Training baseball on March 1 at the home opener!

Tickets can now be purchased for the 126th Silver Spurs Rodeo of Champions, February 18-20 at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park. Seats are still available for all three rodeo events, ticket prices are $15 per person, children 10 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.

The Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show and Fair is busy preparing for the upcoming 67th Annual Osceola County Fair to be held February 11 – 20 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. With over 80 daring thrill rides, a fun-filled kiddieland, prize winning games and spectacular shows, there's something for everyone!

Watch men and women lacrosse teams from around the world showcase their high-level of athleticism and competitiveness as they compete.

One of the largest gatherings of bluegrass bands and performers on the grounds of the historic Desert Inn. The festival will also offer food, workshops and fiddle contests.