TALK OF THE TOWN

Conversations for Your Community

By Rich Maladecki

Happy Birthday USA - This July 4th is the 246th Birthday of the United States of America. Please take a moment to reflect and appreciate the privileges offered to us, as citizens of this Great Nation. Consider a day trip to beautiful and historic St. Augustine, Florida. This community has most everything for the visitor, including fine arts, shopping, golf, history, dining and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a marvelous “close to home” destination to explore or to re-explore.

The acclaimed musical, Hamilton returns to The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts this October/November. Importantly, tickets for this award-winning production go on sale in September. For added information, review this website: drphillipscenter.org

The 2022 State of Florida “Tax

Free School Supplies Holiday”

is set for July 25 through August 7. Please start your list now and prepare to shop for the upcoming school year, during this Tax-Free timeframe. As you know, 2022 is an Election year. Please add the dates of Tuesday, August 23 (Primary Election) and Tuesday, November 8 (General Election) to your calendar - and - importantly, please confirm or register to vote now. Exercise this privilege; be a part of the decision-making process. Have You Heard? A new family friendly, enjoyable experience has recently opened in Central Florida - PopStroke! This Tiger Woods concept of extreme mini golf and outdoor dining activity is in the Waterford Lakes area. Initial reviews have been extremely positive! Please visit its website or phone: 407-530-3885 for added information and times.

For your information, TWO new Orange County Libraries have been approved by the Orange County Library Board, in partnership with Orange County and the City of Orlando. These new branches are expected to open sometime in early 2025 in the growing communities of Lake Nona and Horizon West.