florida aquarium

The Florida Aquarium is Open For Visitors

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida is now open with new health and safety guidelines. “The health, safety, and wellbeing of every guest is our utmost priority! We are taking a phased, controlled approach to reopening and have customized the guest experience to continue to deliver a world-class experience while ensuring we operate safely, responsibly

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Is Homeschooling Becoming More Popular?

My aunt and uncle chose to homeschool their sons in the 1980s. The modern homeschooling movement was in its infancy and their decision was controversial. They needed help, so they attended a homeschool conference. At the time, the largest one in Florida was held in a church fellowship hall. They went to see their curricular

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must-have baby spoons

7 Must-Have Tot-Approved Baby Spoons

It’s their first introduction to solids and a must have to learning to self-feed. Our 7 must-have spoons have been hand picked by moms and approved by tots! Mastrad Baby Lil'fork & Spoon Complete with its own carrying case and accompanying fork, this rubber spoon is BPA free and gentle on baby’s gums. $7.90, amazon.com

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Tonga Toast recipe

Disney Released the Recipe for Tonga Toast From the Kona Cafe

Looking for the ultimate weekend breakfast food? Well Disney has released another to-die-for recipe: Tonga Toast from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Make this mouth-watering french toast from the Kona Cafe this weekend for a sweet morning treat. You start with a huge piece of sourdough bread, stuff it with bananas, cook it and cover it

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free doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Will Give Away Free Doughnuts for National Doughnut Week

Every year, Krispy Kreme, one of America's most loved doughnut chains, gives away free doughnuts on National Doughnut Day, June 5. This year, they are extending this holiday to be National Doughnut Week and giving away free doughnuts to patrons from June 1-June 5. "For months, the concept of time and days has been a

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NASA Will Launch American Astronauts to Space Station On May 30

Yesterday (May 27), NASA and SpaceX planned to launch an American rocket with American astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time since 2011, but the launch was scrubbed due to weather complications. The next launch attempt will be this Saturday, May 30. American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will be on

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walt disney world

Walt Disney World Announces Plans To Reopen on July 11

Today (May 27) in a virtual meeting with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, the plans for reopening Walt Disney World were announced. In the meeting, Jim McPhee, senior vice president of operations for Walt Disney World announced the plan to begin reopening the Disney theme parks on July 11. For the plan to

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ACPS Will Hold Second Telephone Town Hall Meeting on May 28

On Thursday, May 28, Alachua County Public Schools will have its second Telephone Town Hall Meeting from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The meeting will discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on our schools, students and staff. "At the beginning of the meeting, you will receive an automated phone call inviting you to stay

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summer with the library

‘Summer with the Library’ Starts on May 29!

The Alachua County Library District’s summer program, "Summer with the Library", will be all online this year. The program will kick off this Friday, May 29. To start "Summer with the Library", there will be a Summer Reader Palooza LIVE on Friday on Facebook at 3:30 p.m. Participants of all ages can register for the

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