In the late afternoon of March 31, 14-year-old Westin Martin took the stage in the 2023 First Coast Spelling Bee at LaVilla Schools of the Arts. According to local outlets, Martin faced off against 14 others who spelled over 125… read more
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The History of Toys Throughout the Ages
Toys have come a long way. Just as our society advances, so do the toys and games that entertain our children. With Christmas coming, we took at look at the history of toys throughout the ages. The Early Years The history… read more
The Nutcracker’s Rise to Fame
As we flip the calendar into December, we start seeing nutcrackers as part of traditional holiday decor. We explored the history of the nutcracker toy and the ballet to add some background air to this delightful tradition. The Nutcracker Ballet… read more
Make These Easy DIY Thanksgiving Cards With Your Kiddos!
Help your kiddos express their thankfulness this year with these super cute and easy DIY Thanksgiving cards. You can send them in the mail or hand deliver them to your friends and family! FOR THE "GOBBLE, GOBBLE!" CARD: Cut a… read more
Meet Super Dad Kyle Pratt
Meet Kyle! Father to Rosie Rae (2), Forrest (5), Hunter (7) Where do you work? Co-owner and head trainer at Muscle Farm If you could be any superhero, who would it be and why? Super man to have the strength… read more
Boys & Girls Clubs Helps Local Young People Create Great Futures
There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for our young people in Alachua County. Our Boys & Girls Clubs do whatever… read more
Future Olympian: Aaliyah Ray (Volleyball)
AALIYAH RAY AGE 10 How long have you been involved in volleyball? I have been playing for three years. What do you like best about it? I like to spend time with my team and block the other teams' ball.… read more
Future Olympian: Grace McDaniel (Softball)
GRACE MCDANIEL AGE 10 How long have you been involved in softball? I have played softball for two and a half years. Two seasons of rec softball and two seasons of travel ball. What do you like best about it? … read more
Where Every Day is a Holiday
There are a select few towns across America for which the holiday season never really ends, thanks to names that capture the holiday spirit and festivities that celebrate the wonder of Christmas. Christmas, Florida Named for Fort Christmas, which was… read more
Future Olympian: Chase Munson (Track and Field)
CHASE MUNSON AGE 12 How long have you been involved in Track? I have been involved in track since third grade. My brother was in fifth and so the coaches let me run with them. I actually started running club at Queen of… read more
