Last month the Osceola Resort Area Council Board of Directors took time during their meeting to recognize the third quarter winners of the Chamber’s Back the Blue Awards. Since April, ORAC has helped recognize outstanding law enforcement employees at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. For the third quarter of 2019, the Back the Blue recognition went to Sergeant Sharise Swan and Deputy Alexander Hogue. The awards were presented at ORAC’s October Board meeting at Disney’s Coronado Springs.
The Back the Blue recipients are chosen nominated and selected by a team of their peers at the Sheriff’s Department, who them recommends them to ORAC and the Chamber for the award. ORAC previously recognized Sheriff’s Office employees at their June Tourism Safety Summit and at a special Back the Blue kickoff in April.
Sergeant Sharise Swan has been with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Department for over 21 years and was promoted to Sergeant last year. She became a Master Deputy in 2015 and has previously worked as a field training officer, and in patrol, mounted patrol, property crimes, and the Tourist Policing Unit.
Deputy Alexander Hogue recently played a crucial role in rescuing a civilian from his vehicle as it was engulfed in flames following an accident. Deputy Hogue worked as a team with fellow officers from the Osceola Sheriff’s Department, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and Osceola County Fire and Rescue to save the individual’s life despite frightening and dangerous circumstances.
Congratulations to our Back the Blue honorees! Thank you for your service to our county!
Food Truck Rodeo
Fun filled night of games, music, and dinner
Kissimmee Lakefront Park- Lighthouse Lawn
Friday, December 6th • 6pm – 9pm
KUA Movie in the Park featuring Elf
Free popcorn, themed activities and contests!
Kissimmee Lakefront Park-Veterans Lawn
Friday, December 6th • 5:30pm – 9pm
Holiday House
Photo with Santa, cookie decorating,
ornament making and more
Kissimmee Civic Center
Saturday, December 14th • 4pm – 6:30pm
Festival of Lights Parade
Enjoy this holiday tradition where we illuminate
the streets of Downtown Kissimmee
Downtown Kissimmee
Saturday, December 14th • 7pm – 9pm
A GUITAR FOR CHRISTMAS
Jane Rosenbohm performing,
raffle prize drawing for a ukelele
Hart Memorial Library
Tuesday, December 17th • 4pm – 5pm
SANTA’S ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
Storytime with Santa, create a keepsake ornament
Hart Memorial Library
Wednesday, December 18th • 6pm – 7pm
CAAIRE YouthFit – Basketball Clinic
& Cheerleading Camp
Registration required at youthfitusa.org Kissimmee Civic Center
Saturday, December 21st • 10:00am-3:00pm
Preserve at ChampionsGate, located at 175 Pintail Lane, ChampionsGate, Florida, 33896, is owned and managed by a team that is devoted to building a community, and they look forward to working with the individuals and businesses that move our county forward. Since their opening, they have already begun moving in residents with whom they look forward to building an exceptional community. Leasing is now well underway, so feel free to stop by anytime Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, or Sunday from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Living at Preserve at ChampionsGate is where you will feel at home in style. With resort-style amenities and upgraded residences with state-of-the-art appliances and finishes, Preserve at ChampionsGate embodies the upscale apartment living experience you deserve. Come home to the ultimate in relaxation, comfort, and style, and rest easy knowing that you are only minutes away from the best restaurants, schools, employers, and retail that ChampionsGate has to offer. They cultivated the ideal mix of resort-quality homes and family-friendly amenities in the heart of ChampionsGate, the foremost upcoming neighborhood in the Orlando metro area. The location is perfect for those who enjoy walkability to the center of town but crave the space to relax and unwind at home.
“We absolutely love our home at Preserve,” said James M. Chinn III, one of the first residents to move-in to Preserve at ChampionsGate. “ChampionsGate itself is a beautiful, intentionally designed community with so much to offer and the luxury experienced specifically at Preserve has made us feel confident in and happy with our choice of joining its growth and diversity.”
ChampionsGate is the best place to live in Central Florida, with exceptional walkability to restaurants, entertainment, major employers and household shopping. This new community offers everything you need to cultivate the upscale lifestyle you deserve. You can even play a round of golf on one of the many resort courses or hone your skills at the spectacular David Leadbetter Golf Academy at the Omni Resort, located just across ChampionsGate Blvd. ChampionsGate also offers top retail, shopping, and entertainment. From Publix and Walgreens to local favorites like 4 Corners Tavern and First Watch, Downtown ChampionsGate is the perfect place to cruise around with Preserve’s complimentary bike rentals and enjoy an afternoon in the sun or a night out with friends and family.
And if you would rather stay home for some fun, they have you covered with amazing amenities that make home feel like a vacation! Wake up and enjoy an invigorating workout in their state-of-the-art fitness center or swim some laps in the pool before going to work. Connect with family and friends in one of their engaging amenity spaces, like the clubroom, over a game of shuffleboard or ping pong. When it’s time to focus, head over to their coworking lounge for some peace and quiet. As the sun sets, make your way to their outdoor bar and grill area to enjoy a glass of wine at dusk and don’t forget to give your four-legged friends some exercise in the dog park before calling it a night.
Preserve at ChampionsGate is now offering spectacular move-in specials right now! These specials are subject to change, though, so make sure to stop by soon.
