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Kissimmee, Florida
Joined September 2011
Extensive flooding in our area remains a serious situation for Kissimmee residents. Shelter in place as first responders continue rescue operations. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.
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Celebrate Pride Month at Pridefest Kissimmee in Historic Downtown Kissimmee on Saturday, June 8, from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Kissimmee Civic Center. More info at
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The Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration is an energetic parade and festival featuring live music, food trucks, craft vendors, the @KUAdirect Kids Zone, and a unity parade through Historic Downtown Kissimmee on Saturday, January 19. More event info at
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It's never too cold to enjoy Kissimmee Lakefront Park.
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You're invited to the City of Kissimmee's 136th birthday party! The Kowtown Festival is a community-wide celebration with plenty of BBQ to feast on, live music, vendors and the @KUAdirect kids zone. Join us on Sat, March 30, from 12 to 5 pm. More info at
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Due to extensive flooding in our community, the City of Kissimmee has issued a mandatory curfew from 9 pm to 6 am until further notice. Remain at home during that time unless you are required to commute for work or are an essential worker.
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Experience the fun and excitement of comics, sci-fi and gaming with your whole family at Fandom Kissimmee on Saturday, September 21 from 11 am to 6 pm at Kissimmee Civic Center. Admission is free!
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Experience one of Central Florida’s premier nighttime parades on Saturday, December 8 at 7 pm in Historic Downtown Kissimmee. The Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade is an annual tradition that is perfect for the whole family. More info at
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@ftm_in_ma @kissimmeepolice @CarlosGSmith That’s not a sink hole. It’s a ditch. You just can’t see where the road ends when everything is covered in standing water.
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Sample award-winning chili and regional craft beer at the Kissimmee Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival. This year's event is bigger than ever so don't miss it on Sat, February 23 from 12 to 5 pm at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. More info at
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Beat the heat this summer at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center. Go to for more info.
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To protect the safety of our first responders, as sustained winds have reached 45 mph, the City of Kissimmee Police and Fire crews can no longer respond to calls at this time.
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Don’t miss our biggest event of the year at Monumental 4th of July! Celebrate Independence Day at Kissimmee Lakefront Park from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. More event info at #Monumental4th
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Four years ago, Officer Matthew Baxter and Sergeant Sam Howard lost their lives in the line of duty. Their bravery and commitment to our community will never be forgotten.
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This summer the Kissimmee #SunRail Station will open, presenting an exciting opportunity for people to travel to and from our historic downtown. Before the grand opening we want to encourage residents and guests to be safe and follow these simple safety guidelines. @RideSunRail
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It was #BackTheBlue night at the @SilverSpursRdo where the City's SWAT team helped kick-off the evening. Thank you to the Silver Spurs Rodeo and our entire community for the unwavering support for law enforcement and the dedication to Ofcr. Baxter & Sgt. Howard.
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Today we share a message for all, and offer a way to help the families of @kissimmeepolice Officer Matthew Baxter & Sam Howard.
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In a City where we celebrate diversity, we will stand shoulder-to-shoulder tomorrow to support our community and stand against racism and police brutality.
I’m proud of our Community! We are planning a peaceful march in solidarity for tomorrow evening through Downtown, ultimately gathering in front of the Police Dept. The @kissimmeepolice will walk TOGETHER with our Community united against any police misconduct or brutality.
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@kissimmeepolice DC John Lewis welcomes those in attendance at tonight's Downtown event organized by merchants to help fallen ofcrs families
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Dance all the way to #DestinationKissimmee with SunRail’s new southern service to downtown Kissimmee. Our business owners, City staff, @kissimmeepolice, and @KissimmeeFire are ready for you! @RideSunRail
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It’s the most magical way to celebrate the holiday season! Bring the whole family to the Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday, December 14 for a night that is sure to be merry and bright!
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Fandom Kissimmee is our fantasy, sci-fi, and comic convention coming to Kissimmee Civic Center on September 15. Admission is free and cosplay is encouraged. For more event info go to
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Beginning on Monday, April 13, 2020, anyone in a public space in Osceola County will be required to wear a face covering. For more info, including tips on how to create a face covering, visit
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After an incident in a training class today, we thought it would be good to share the importance of wearing a face covering.
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We know what it’s like to be in the crosshairs of a dangerous storm, so we’re humbled to have our @KissimmeeFire Department deployed in advance for a strike team to help those in Hurricane Michael’s path.
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Tonight, and in the nights to come we have turned our City blue in honor of @KissimmeePolice Officer Matthew Baxter & Sergeant Sam Howard.
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Due to rising waters, there's a voluntary evacuation for Shingle Creek Reserve at The Oaks. If evacuation assistance is needed, dial 911. When evacuating, no wake when driving.
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Don’t miss our biggest event of the year at the Monumental 4th of July festival from 5 pm to 9:30 pm at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Celebrate with host @realjoeyfatone and live music from @RealDougEFresh, C+C Music Factory, and @GWilliamsBand. More info:
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Osceola County is under a Stay-At-Home Ordinance beginning Thursday, March 26 at 11 pm. You should stay at home except when engaging in these essential activates. For a full list go to
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Thank you to @FLGuard for arriving to Shingle Creek Reserve at the Oaks and assisting with the voluntary evacuation. Approximately 180 people and 36 pets have been evacuated. Thank you!
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Some people have bird cams; for us, our #SunRail cam caught this beauty in downtown Kissimmee this morning. We can't wait until @RideSunRail starts its southern service in just a few months!
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Today our City of Kissimmee family has a heavy heart with the passing of retired Chief of Police Jimmie Watford. We ask you take a moment today and pause to remember his service and his family in this difficult time. PhotoCred: Watford Family
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As the first city in the nation to adopt an underground garbage and recycling system, the City of Kissimmee is leading the way in protecting the historic urban beauty of our community. Read more about it at
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The Monument of States stands proudly in our Lakefront Park for all to see and is one of our favorite places in the city!
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FREE EVENT! Celebrate the opening of the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center summer season at our annual Dive-In Movie. Watch Hotel Transylvania 3 in our refreshing family pool or from a water-side deck chair this Saturday, May 25 at 7 pm.
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Stay cool this summer at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center which is opening for the summer season this Saturday, May 25. More info at
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.@OsceolaSheriff says we want you safe, and regardless of citizenship we will welcome you at an Osceola County shelter.
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Today we say thank you to the @KUAdirect linemen who work hard every day, every night, and through every storm to keep our community powered! #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay
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Buy your tickets by February 15 for the best possible price. Only $15 for craft beer samples and $5 for chili cook-off samples.
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Have you used the underground garbage and recycling system in downtown Kissimmee? As the first city in the nation to adopt this system, the City of Kissimmee is leading the way to protect the historic beauty of our community. For more info read our blog!
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Happy Independence Day! We’re thankful for the freedom and blessings that we enjoy as Americans. Take some time today to celebrate and to remember those that fought for our freedom.
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Welcome to Kissimmee! Our staff was excited to welcome @citybeautiful employees who rode #SunRail to our newly opened station to explore downtown Kissimmee. We love how @RideSunRail connects communities across Central Florida.
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The City of Kissimmee and Farm Share, Inc. are hosting a free produce giveaway on Tuesday, April 28. This event is a drive-thru event only. Each car will receive one bag, while supplies last and it will be placed in the trunk. Call 407.847.2821 for more info.
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If craft food, live music, and lawn games sound like a great way to start your weekend, the Food Truck Rodeo is for you. Stop by Kissimmee Lakefront Park every first Friday of the month from 6 to 9 pm and enjoy the best food trucks in town.
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Our team is all in for #CollegeColorsDay along with @Osceolaschools. City staff along with @kissimmeepolice and @KissimmeeFire are excited to show our school pride while encouraging students to pursue higher education. You can do it! #SDOCGoodtoGreat #Collegeweek18
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If you haven’t visited Kissimmee Lakefront Park in the last few weeks you may have missed the completion of the final phase of our redevelopment project. Take a look back at the amazing progress from start to finish.
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City of Kissimmee administrative offices, parks, and recreational facilities will remain closed through the weekend.
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We are currently in the eye of the storm, which has caused conditions to calm temporarily. We anticipate conditions will deteriorate throughout the rest of the morning. Please stay indoors as the storm moves through our community.
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Help us congratulate Police Officer, Emerson Godin-Koehler, as he’s recognized as the December Employee of the Month! Emerson has worked for @kissimmeepolice for over three years and is known for going above and beyond what is expected to solve crimes and to help our residents.
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What’s the best nature photo you’ve taken in the City of Kissimmee? Let us know by tagging us or by using #KissimmeeNature. Join us as we celebrate the beauty all around us. #NaturePhotographyDay.
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@UCF_Football Congratulations to @UCF_Football on their @CFAPeachBowl victory and a completely undefeated season. #GoKnights.
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Congratulations to our 2018 Employee of the Year, Officer Marlon Dunston. We are proud to have you on Team Kissimmee!
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The autumn light looks pretty good on Kissimmee Lakefront Park.
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No better way to celebrate and honor veterans today than to unveil our new Veterans Memorial at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. 🇺🇸
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September 11 is an emotional day for our nation and especially for the thousands of families that lost a loved one on this day 19 years ago. We encourage our community to remember the unity, courage and respect we felt as a nation in those months following that tragic day.
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🚲 Our growing trail system might surprise you. The Kissimmee Loop Trail circles around our community from the Medical Arts District, to Shingle Creek Regional Park, and all the way to downtown Kissimmee. Find out more at
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The 5th annual @RNCFR Cattle Drive is one of Osceola County's most unique events! Come line the streets of Broadway on Monday, March 18 starting at 3 pm. We'll see you there Kissimmee! #CattleDrive
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One year ago today, our community welcomed @RideSunRail commuters and daytrip riders to Downtown Kissimmee. If you haven’t been to #DestinationKissimmee yet, you’re missing out! . #ridethetrain #shoplocal #eatlocal
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Looking for that home-style cooking you can only find at a mom-and-pop restaurant? Downtown Kissimmee has the largest independently owned and operated "restaurant row" in Central Florida with 29 unique restaurants you can only find here.
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Riding SunRail to downtown Kissimmee? Here's three things you should do on your next @RideSunRail day trip. 🚆
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All City of Kissimmee public safety services have been suspended due to sustained winds over 45 mph.
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Parks, venues, shops, restaurants, and great views, all within walking distance of the new downtown Kissimmee #SunRail station. It's the second week that you can access our historic downtown with a quick train ride. If you haven't tried it yet now is a perfect time.
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A lot has happened in the last 138 years. Our community has grown, our businesses have expanded, and millions of visitors have stopped by to enjoy this beautiful place we get to call home. Happy birthday Kissimmee!
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If craft food, live music, and lawn games sound like a great way to start your weekend, the Food Truck Rodeo is for you. Stop by Kissimmee Lakefront Park every first Friday of the month from 6 to 9 pm and enjoy the best food trucks in town.
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Here’s a sneak peek at something great coming soon. We can’t wait until July 30th! @RideSunRail 🚂
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Important message on rising lake levels and our constant communication with the South Florida Water Management District.
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The City of Kissimmee is a better place because of people like @GKTWVillage founder Henri Landwirth, who has passed away at 91 years old. Our community stands with his family and remembers the immense impact he has made on so many families around the world.
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Our community is one of the safest communities in the nation because we’re protected by an ISO Class 1 Fire Department. This distinction is only held by 1% of Fire Departments and we were proud to show them off to our School of Government students. Great work @KissimmeeFire!
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City Manager Mike Steigerwald has a message for you as we continue to monitor Hurricane Dorian.
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A new aerospace company celebrates a ribbon cutting at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. AeroStar Training Services is now the only school in the Americas able to train pilots to fly anything from small private aircraft to large airliners under one roof and location.
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The @RNCFR Cattle Drive showcased the unique history of our county. We love our community and the history that makes Kissimmee a great place to call home. 🐂🐃
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We are taking swift action to help mitigate flooding in the Shingle Creek Reserve at the Oaks community. Pumps are being brought in to redirect water into other bodies of water.
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Downtown Kissimmee is the hub for a diverse array of community events. A great example is the Orlando Japan Festival which was held in Kissimmee Lakefront Park for the second year in a row.
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Connect your @RideSunRail and @lynxbusorlando commute to your destination's front door with the #KissimmeeConnector. More info at
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Tonight our Parks & Rec Director oversaw the final wedding at our venue before #Irma. Congrats Ben Maxwell (18), who's also being deployed.
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It's a big day for @Gatorland | Dec. 13 marks the opening of a $2.5M park expansion featuring Gator Joe's Adventure Outpost and a Stompin' Gator Off-Road Adventure. The City hereby proclaims it Gatorland Day and presented a proclamation.
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To the @kissimmeepolice officers and staff who take the call to protect and defend our community every day, we support you and appreciate you. Thank you for making a difference! #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
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The pedestrian bridge over John Young Parkway is absolutely one of our favorite places in the city, and only sorta because our name is in lights!
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Spending a little more time on video calls right now? Try these virtual backgrounds to bring a little piece of Kissimmee to your next meeting. 💻🤩
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Music fans, don't miss #junosmile and @DiamondDixieLLC at the Kissimmee Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival to be held on Saturday, February 23 from 12 to 5 pm. Event info at
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Congratulations to @UCF_Football on their @CFAPeachBowl victory and a completely undefeated season. #GoKnights #ChargeOn
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Get ready to enjoy the holiday festivities in Downtown Kissimmee Dec 9 at the Festival of Lights Parade & Berlinsky Holiday House.
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City of Kissimmee sanitation services resume tomorrow. Monday pick ups are moved to Tuesday, and Tuesday pick ups are moved to Wednesday.
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This is not a #ThrowbackThursday! The Cattle Drive is a unique Kissimmee tradition that calls back to our rich rodeo heritage each year leading up to the RAM National Circuit Finals.
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How about the first zipline EVER in #Kissimmee Lakefront Park! Thanks for bringing the fun @KUAdirect. #KissimmeeIsCool
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There’s more than one way to get around our community. If you support transportation alternatives and pedestrian-friendly initiatives, help us spread the word about the different mobility options available to residents and visitors of our City.
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Check out the new state-of-the-art playground that is now open to the public. Thank you to @BurkePlayground for your partnership and for making this exciting dream a reality for our community. Explore this new playground at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex at 2500 Fortune Road.
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The City is reviewing the details of Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to reopen Florida and will make announcements in the coming days as it relates to any changes to City operations or potential openings of City facilities.
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Who else is excited about the Downtown Kissimmee SunRail station opening this year!? 🚆
A new year means 4 new #SunRail stations! The Meadow Woods, Tupperware, Kissimmee and Poinciana stations will be opening mid-2018! Keep up-to-date at
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This Patriot Day we're especially grateful for our local patriots that stand ready for our community. Thank you to all of our first responders. We honor you today!
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Make sure you swing by the Kissimmee Station for the @RideSunRail Train 🚂 Tour, happening until 9 p.m. We can’t wait until the southern expansion service begins on July 30th.
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The City of Kissimmee is honored to recognize David Noel as the Employee of the Month for September 2017.
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The City is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Dorian, which may have impacts on our area later this week. We encourage you to sign up for general alerts by texting “KISSIMMEE” to 888777 to receive updates on sandbags, shelter information or City service interruptions.
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Our downtown sure knows how to host a parade! We had fun celebrating #VeteransDay with you Kissimmee.
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