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The Cade Museum Will Reopen This Friday

By Amanda Roland | June 3, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
This Friday, June 5, the Cade Museum in Gainesville will reopen with a "re-envisioned Cade Museum experience," according to the museum. The museum will begin by reopening only on Fridays and Saturdays for experimental tours with limited capacity, as guest safety is a top priority. People are encouraged to buy their tickets online at www.cademuseum.org.

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The Florida Aquarium is Open For Visitors

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
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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Celebrate National Creativity Day on May 30

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
Tomorrow, May 30, is National Creativity Day. This day is very special because not only does it give us a reason to be creative, but it allows our imagination to run free. There are no rules when it comes to being creative, and we have a couple ideas for how to celebrate National Creativity Day

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Tonga Toast recipe

Disney Released the Recipe for Tonga Toast From the Kona Cafe

By Amanda Roland | May 28, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
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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Keep Schools Safe When They Reopen By Following CDC Guidelines

By Amanda Roland | May 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
On May 19, the CDC updated its guidelines on how to keep schools safe when they reopen. These strategies include requiring face mask covering for student and staff, posting signs that promote protective measures, discouraging shared objects and more. While implementing all of theses recommendation would be ideal, the CDC says, "Implementation should be guided by

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ACPS Announces Graduation Ceremony Plans for the Class of 2020

By Amanda Roland | May 19, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Due to COVID-19, graduation ceremonies all over the country have been canceled. To make sure Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students get the celebration they deserve, ACPS just announced their graduation ceremony plans for the class of 2020 as they “cross the finish line” of their high school career. From June 8-10, the Gainesville Raceway

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Elmo Hosts ‘The Not-Too-Late Show’ for Kiddos on HBO Max

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , Happy Home
Summer is almost here, which could mean adjusted bedtime hours for some and staying up a little later. If you want to give your kiddos some nighttime laughs, let them tune in to "The Not-Too-Late Show" by Sesame Street! This talk show will stream on HBO Max on May 27, along with other Sesame Street

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Gyms Will Reopen Monday

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
In a Jacksonville press conference on May 15, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that gyms will reopen starting Monday, May 18. Restaurants and retail stores will also be allowed to expand their capacity from 25% to 50%. This new development in the reopening of Florida is the third step of Phase One. Gyms can reopen

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