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Central Florida's best hikes: Little Big Econ
Sentinel Staff WriterAggravating a big banana spider by walking unknowingly face-first through his intricate web might be a little unsettling, but don't let that stop a hike through the picturesque Little Big Econ State Forest. Just take a friend along -- and ask him to...Tags: New Smyrna Beach, Lake County (Florida), Osceola County, Forestry and Timber, Florida
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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: New Smyrna Beach, Lake County (Florida), Osceola County, Hunting, Forestry and Timber
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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: New Smyrna Beach, Osceola County, Forestry and Timber, Livestock Farming, Natural Resources
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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: Osceola County, Teaching and Learning, Florida, Examinations, Charlie Crist
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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: Jeb Bush, Orlando, Road Transportation, Florida Department of Transportation, Tourism and Leisure
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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: New Smyrna Beach, Hurricane Damage, Natural Disasters, Tampa, Orlando
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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: Osceola County, John Kerry, George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, Bill Nelson
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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: Osceola County, Natural Disasters, Forestry and Timber, Orlando, Central Park
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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, Schools, Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida)
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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: Osceola County, Water Restrictions, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Polk 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: Osceola County, Hospitals and Clinics, John Kerry, Relief and Aid Organizations, Natural Disasters
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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: Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Key Lime Pie, Anchovies, Lifestyle and Leisure
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