Public Outreach

It will take all of us to work together to improve the quality of life in the Poinciana Community. Here are some of the ways you can let your thoughts and ideas be heard as part of the Southport Connector PD&E Study:

UPCOMING EVENTS

No events are currently scheduled.

Past Events

APV Christmas Parade and Celebration

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Time: 11 a.m.

Venue: Vance Harmon Amphitheater

Location: 625 Country Club Drive, Poinciana, FL 34759

Staff sharing project information with an attendee at a community outreach booth.
Crowd gathered near the stage and tents.
Grinch-themed riders on a bright green Jeep.
Parade group and cheerleaders marching.

Polk County Public Hearing

In-person meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Poinciana Community Center
445 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Anthony DePalma Center
395 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Online/Virtual meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Large audience listens to a CFX presentation with project visuals.
CFX staff member explains Southport Connector Expressway project maps to Polk County residents.
CFX staff member explains the Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative map to attendees.
Attendees speak with CFX staff near comment tables and exhibit boards.
Two women interact with a digital map while other attendees review display boards.
Groups of attendees review large preferred alternative maps of the Southport Connector Expressway.
Residents gather around exhibit boards displaying Southport Connector Expressway maps.
Residents gather around the Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative exhibit board.
Residents examine Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative maps and speak with staff.

Osceola County Public Hearing

In-person meeting

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Liberty High School
4250 Pleasant Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746

Residents examine exhibit boards showing the Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative.
CFX staff member discusses Southport Connector Expressway route options with residents.
CFX representative speaks with attendees about the Southport Connector Expressway maps.
Attendees review the ‘Preferred Alternative’ exhibit boards.
CFX staff member speaks with residents while pointing out details on the project display.
Wide view of exhibit boards showing aerial maps and interchange layouts.
CFX presenter at podium explains Southport Connector Expressway background timeline.
Two CFX officials sit on stage as a large screen shows a 3D visualization.
Residents review a map panel illustrating the Cypress Parkway section.
Resident stands at the microphone to comment on the Southport Connector Expressway project.
Audience member speaks at the microphone during the public comment session of the hearing.

APV Back To School Bash

Saturday, August 2, 2025
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Poinciana Community Lawn
445 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

people at the school bash ordering from a food truck
people at the the cfx booth looking at a map
women talking at the cfx booth

Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington Government Resource Fair

July 24, 2025
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Valencia College – Poinciana Campus

attendees at the Government Resource Fair
attendees at the Government Resource Fair
attendees at the Government Resource Fair

APV Fireworks Spectacular

June 28, 2025
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Vance Harmon Amphitheater

APV Fireworks Spectacular event
APV Fireworks Spectacular event
APV Fireworks Spectacular event
APV Fireworks Spectacular event

Alternatives Public Workshop

In-person meeting

Thursday, March 13, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Staff Interactions

  • Poinciana Community Center
    445 Marigold Ave
    Poinciana, FL 34759


Looping Presentation

  • Anthony DePalma Event Center
    395 Marigold Ave
    Poinciana, FL 34759

Online/Virtual meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Southport Connector Expressway Informal Open House Location Map
Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025
Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025
Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025
Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025
Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025

INFORMAL COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

In-person meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

  • Poinciana Community Center
    445 Marigold Ave
    Poinciana, FL 34759
 
  • Anthony Depalma Center
    395 Marigold Ave
    Poinciana, FL 34759
Attendees reviewing transportation project maps at the Poinciana public open house
Southport Connector community engagement event with project displays
Transportation planning open house with community feedback session
Move Poinciana Alternatives Workshop featuring detailed project maps and discussions
Public outreach event for the Southport Connector Expressway with interactive discussions
Residents reviewing land use and road improvement plans at a CFX workshop
Community members discussing Southport Connector Expressway project updates at public meeting
Residents engaging with project planners at a CFX Community Meeting

POINCIANA FEST

Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
2001 E. Southport Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746

display table at poinciana fest
display table at poinciana fest