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Mar 17, 2010 | Chuck Welch

Every journalist has a dark secret. For Lorrie Delk Walker and myself, it's American Idol. Say what you will, but we like to watch and complain. A couple of years ago we wrote a series of columns for Lorrie's site. This year, we decided to capture a chat as we watched from our respective homes. If [...] | Continue reading Watching American Idol…

Mar 15, 2010 | Tom Hagerty

At the Central Florida Invitational

For the second year, over 200 NCAA Division I, II & III, NAIA, Junior Colleges and High Schools baseball teams are converging on Central Florida. From February 20 to April 24, 2010, teams come to Florida to take on others in their division. Playing primarily at the Chain of Lakes Park in Winter [...] | Continue reading At the Central Florida Invitational

Mar 7, 2010 | Seth McKeel

Take the Long View

I’m sorry I missed a few days. It’s been a busy week. My family joined me in Tallahassee as we began this year’s legislative session. It was so nice to have Kim and the kids up with me. It’s going to be a tough session, for sure, but as my buddy Adam Putnam always says, “they don’t pay [...] | Continue reading Take the Long View

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Free ESOL Training Workshop March 27

Those looking to help migrant families improve their language skills have the opportunity to attend a free training workshop. No foreign language or teaching experience is needed to attend the class March 27 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Madonia Center at 4440 Academy Drive in Mulberry. Participants will learn methods to help ESOL speakers improve their reading, writing and speaking skills. To register or for directions, call Sandi Thivierge at 863-604-3952. The workshop is sponsored by Florida’s Literacy Resource Center, the Farmworker Ministry and the Evelyn and Batista Madonia Sr. Community Center.

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