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Central Florida's best hikes: Seminole State Forest
Sentinel Staff WriterThis is not the hike to wear that goofy camouflage hat with the Christmas-style reindeer antlers. At least not this time of year. And if the sound of distant gunfire makes you nervous, wear one of those orange reflector vests -- or just delay this hike...Tags: Animals, Natural Resources, The Seminole Tribe, New Smyrna Beach, Lake County (Indiana)
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Central Florida's best hikes: Disney Wilderness Preserve
Sentinel Staff WriterDon't let the Disney name discourage you. Mickey Mouse won't be taking this hike anytime soon. If he does, he likely would become dinner for a red-shouldered hawk. There is nothing touristy about it. The Disney Wilderness Preserve is a 12,000-acre...Tags: Animals, Lake County (Indiana), Livestock Farming, Tourism and Leisure, Charity
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Florida school grades released
Sentinel Staff WriterNEW: Find your school's grade with our 2008 Florida school grades database. Florida school grades were released this morning and the region's five F-rated schools all boosted their grades this year, the Florida Department of Education reported. Florida'...Tags: Seminole County, Teaching and Learning, Charlie Crist, Florida, Osceola County
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Florida's Shame Day 5: Rocky Roads
Isn't it great to live in an area where you can trust your elected officials to learn from their mistakes? Don't know. We can't remember when it's happened here. And, sadly, the magnificent Wekiva River basin may be the next victim of our elected...Tags: Nature, Jeb Bush, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Local Government, Orlando
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Charley leaves long scar across region
Sentinel Staff WriterFrom the sky during a helicopter ride Saturday, you clearly see the hurricane's path of twisted trees, scattered aluminum sheds, exploded pool enclosures and wind-scarred roofs. A Charley's-eye view of the hurricane's rampage through Central Florida...Tags: Tampa, Hurricane Damage, Walt Disney, Orlando, Florida
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Sweaty residents share frustrations with governor
Sentinel Staff WriterHer brow dripping with sweat, a weary Pamela Loving approached Gov. Jeb Bush with an outstretched hand Tuesday. "How are you doing?" Bush asked. "I'm hot," Loving, 43, said bluntly, shaking Bush's hand. Power and air conditioning were out at her home in...Tags: Jeb Bush, Politics, Elections, Lake Wales, Florida
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Orange expects $3.2 billion in damage
Sentinel Staff WriterHurricane Charley's wreckage in Central Florida varied from the shattered antique-style streetlights in downtown Orlando to thousands of damaged mobile homes in rural areas. Orange County alone estimated $3.2 billion in damage to 165,000 properties....Tags: Orlando Weather, Hurricane Damage, Brevard County, Orlando, Natural Disasters
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Palm Beach County Private Schools
Most private schools hold an open house or provide tours upon request. Call individual schools for an appointment or open house dates. PALM BEACH COUNTY Academic High School 23112 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive Boca Raton, FL 33428 www.academichs.com 561-929-...Tags: Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Roman Catholicism
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Floods follow Frances' deluge
Sentinel Staff WritersAs Seminole County waited for the St. Johns River to crest in Sanford, homeowners throughout Central Florida saw their yards slowly fill with water from Hurricane Frances. Officials from the National Weather Service said the St. Johns -- which drains the...Tags: Geneva (Seminole, Florida), Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Bodies of Water, Seminole County
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Death toll, cleanup costs still mounting
Sentinel Staff WriterAs Floridians faced their second week of living with the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, hundreds of thousands spent their eighth night without electricity, and the hurricane's death toll and cost estimates of the cleanup continued to climb. Statewide,...Tags: Hurricane Damage, FEMA, Buddy Dyer, Jeb Bush, Local Government
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Testa's/ Palm Beach
Sun-SentinelThere aren't many restaurants, anywhere in the country, that have been open since 1921. And in South Florida, where we seem to revere all that is new, there may be just a handful. RESTAURANT INFO -------------------- Testa's Cuisine: Italian, American,...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Salads, Key Lime Pie, Steaks, Florida
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South Florida Parenting list best theaters for kids
South Florida ParentingAs the 2002-2003 theater season begins, here is a highlight of some of the major children's theaters and series that you can take advantage of in South Florida. While many of the theaters work closely with the school systems in their counties and bring...Tags: Miami Beach, Arts, Entertainment, Jackie Gleason, Broward County
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