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Guide to Memorial Day events in Orlando area
Through Tuesday Fallen Floridians Memorial Cross Tribute: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily; Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway St., Oviedo. More than 370 crosses will be on display, honoring Florida soldiers who have died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Details:...Tags: Holden, Orange County (Florida), Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Human Interest
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Lake commissioners approve westerly alignment of C.R. 46A
TAVARES — County commissioners this week sided with state transportation officials on an alignment of a feeder road for the Wekiva Parkway. Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of moving County Road 46A farther west from the Seminole State Forest...
Tags: Apopka, Interstate 4
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Our Take: Damaging detour
Damaging detour The Wekiva Parkway, the last link to be built in Orlando's beltway, was designed to minimize its impact on the environmentally sensitive Wekiva River basin. The $1.66 billion, 25-mile toll road will connect State Road 429 in Apopka...Tags: Apopka, Interstate 4
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Expressway may take over state's part of Wekiva Parkway
Orlando's main road-building agency may take over construction of almost all of the $1.66 billion Wekiva Parkway, but not if the agency has to raise tolls to cover the cost. "We would not consider it if there is a toll increase," said Max Crumit, who...
Tags: Orange County (Florida), Florida's Turnpike, Apopka, Sanford, Highway Transportation
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100 things to love on Seminole's centennial
One hundred years ago this month, Seminole County shook off the reins of Orange County and took charge of its own destiny. To mark its centennial, I asked you all to help me come up with a list of 100 things people love about Seminole County. Thanks...
Tags: Wildlife, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Seminole State College, Florida Gators
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Fete outdoors: Orlando's bar patios
Spring weather. Beautiful sunsets. What's missing? If you answered "hiking boots and a compass," we clearly don't run in the same circles. In fact, I prefer not to run at all — especially when there are watering holes with an outdoor patio to kick...
Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Longwood (Seminole, Florida), Amway Center
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Paddleboarding business mixes fitness and fun
After retiring from a job with the city of Orlando, Brian Jenkins wanted to pursue a different interest. An avid surfer, the water and nature enthusiast decided to open a business that highlighted his passion for the outdoors. He started Haole...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Volusia County, Travel, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Monthly Sanford Art Walk is March 22
WHAT: Multiple venues in Sanford's downtown historic district open their doors on the fourth Friday each month for the Sanford Art Walk. Among the art on view this month are scenes of the Wekiva River, etched glass and colorful doodles-turned-...
Tags: Artists, Arts and Culture, Arts
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State Sen. Alan Hays' extreme bill to limit conservation land buying should be defeated
This is the time of year when state Sen. Alan Hays usually tries to turn one of his extreme opinions into law by filing a bill that the Legislature has to consider with a straight face. Session 2013: The Umatilla Republican does not disappoint. Hays...
Tags: Lake Apopka, Conservation, Property, Alan Hays, Environmental Issues
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Seminole Wekiva Trail is a good choice on a hot day
Orlando SentinelThe Seminole Wekiva Trail, a 14-mile urban, multi-use trail, runs on the former Orange Belt railway line. The trail runs from Markham Road near SR46 on the north end, to SR436 and Laurel Road on the south end. The north end includes a section of off-road...Tags: Travel, Railway Transportation, The Seminole Tribe, Facebook, Human Interest
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Carol Anne Thomison Sissom: Entertainer brought joy through music
The lyrics to "You'll Never Walk Alone" held special meaning to Carol Anne Thomison Sissom.
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
There's a golden sky
And the sweet...Tags: Valencia College, Orlando, Lake Mary, Music, Entertainment
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