raise teacher salaries

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Raise Teacher Salaries

By Amanda Roland | June 29, 2020 | Blog
Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 641 on June 24 and approved for $500 million to be dedicated to raising teacher salaries in the state of Florida. “In October, Governor DeSantis promised to fight for historic teacher raises,” said Senator Rob Bradley. “Promise made, promise kept. The Governor and the Legislature delivered. This truly is the “Year

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Meatless Meals

Better Your Health and Your Savings with Meatless Meals

By Amanda Roland | June 29, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
One meat and two sides – this has been the popular dinner plate formula for decades and even centuries as meat has become progressively easier to buy and prepare over the years. But, what if subtracting the meat from the dinner menu two nights out of the week could not only improve your health but

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Join the Appleton Museum of Art for ‘Teaching Tuesdays’

By Amanda Roland | June 29, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida provides fun and interactive art activities for you and your little ones through "Teaching Tuesdays" on their Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Next week, you can learn how to make a new masterpiece with your kiddos! Visit Appleton Museum of Art's Facebook page to find the "Teaching

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Get Free COVID-19 Testing in Gainesville on June 27

By Amanda Roland | June 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The City of Gainesville has partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation to provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing tomorrow, June 27. The testing will take place at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Testing is available for adults and children 10 years or

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Help Your Kiddos Learn How to Draw Disney Characters

By Amanda Roland | June 24, 2020 | Blog
Do you have a little artist at home who loves Disney? You can help them learn how to draw their favorite Disney characters with the Disney Parks YouTube channel! Disney has a complete online database of videos that teach you step-by-step how to draw countless Disney characters, from Elsa to Flynn Rider to Mickey Mouse.

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halloween

Cade Museum to Open Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink on July 3

By Amanda Roland | June 22, 2020 | Blog
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention just announced the opening of a synthetic ice-skating rink in the museum's rotunda on July 3. This ice-skating rink is in collaboration with the museum's summer collections of "cool" inventions. The exhibits will teach you about air conditioning, refrigeration and artificial ice, and you can learn more about Florida-based

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Find Out How to Plan a Video Call With Your Kiddos’ Favorite Princess

By Amanda Roland | June 19, 2020 | Blog
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine, kiddos across the country have been having virtual birthday parties or FaceTime playdates to make birthdays special. If you have a little one that is really bummed about not being able to see their friends on their birthday, maybe a video call with their favorite princess will make

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summer bucket list

Celebrate Summer with a 2020 Summer Bucket List

By Amanda Roland | June 18, 2020 | Blog
Even though it feels like summertime in Florida eight months out of the year, the first official day of the summer season is this Saturday, June 20! This is very exciting, as it means pool days, beach trips, popsicles and, most importantly, no school. Now, all you need is a summer bucket list! There is

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Sun Country

Sun Country Sports Center is Officially Reopen!

By Amanda Roland | June 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After having to close due to COVID-19, Sun Country Sports Center is now open with adjusted hours and class schedules! Almost all recreational classes are up and running again, including gymnastics, swim, dance, NinjaZone, tumbling and martial arts. Currently, hours of operation vary as the Sun Country Sports Center opens more programs. "We’re committed to

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