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A "Snowy" Central FloridaJust a quick weather update ... it's sunny and beautiful here in Central Florida, but up north (where my family lives) it's snowy and cold. So I made some snowflakes online ... virtual isn't the real thing, I know, but they look pretty and make me feel...
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Meet us at the Home & Garden Show in Sept.Come meet Jim and Pal at the Home & Garden Show in Ocala, Florida on Sept 6th and 7th from 10am to 5pm at the Central Florida Community College on Hwy 200 across from the Paddock Mall. Free admission & parking. View Flyer
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How's the Weather Up North?When it's sunny in Florida, it's often snowing somewhere else! So we asked people living in The Villages, Florida what it's like to sunbathe while everyone else is shoveling out. Here's what they told us!
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The Florida Freeze
Today when I walked to my car, I could see my breath. When I got in the driver's seat, turned on the ignition and saw that the temperature was 48 degrees, my first step was to turn the hot air at full blast, and my second step was to curse the...
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Food Glorious FoodBefore the Food Network and hit shows like "Top Chef," I was laboring away in the then unglamorous restaurant industry. My family has been running restaurants in the Central Florida area since 1948. For more than 30 years, the Central Florida landmark...
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Florida WinterThe news weather pictures about the Winter Storms curently affecting the northern states from Oregon to Maine sure makes me think I was a very wise man to move the family south from Long Island 30 years ago. Do not miss the Snow Blower, snow shovels etc....
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Claudette BraswellClaudette Braswell ran faster, shot better and threw farther than 1,000 other female competitors to become the Florida State Female Senior Athlete of the Year.
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Drowning 375 Pound Bear Rescued by ManOnly in Florida --Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists said the large bear was spotted in a neighborhood near Apalachicola in the Panhandle over the weekend.The bear was hit with a tranquilizer dart but managed to escape and bolt...
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Roadside Works of ArtLife is a Highway
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The 13th Annual American Solar TourThe 13th annual American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour. Here in Central Florida, there will be over fifteen homes, schools, and businesses on the tour. The National Solar Tour offers an opportunity to see how others in your community...
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Red Hatters Bonus Pt. 2If you can't get enough of the Red Hatters, here's a bonus video to help quench your thirst for "hattitude."
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Hangin' At Santa's Summer CribBefore Santa Claus headed north for the winter, he invited Growing Bolder into his summer house in Florida to show us how Christmas is a year-round job for him.
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Living Happily with Hearing Loss!Hello Everyone.... A friend of mine introduced me to this site and it is great! I am a true Floridian, born ,raised and lived all my life in Florida. Boring? No way! people pay to visit this state:) However I am also hard of hearing and have...
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'Tis the SeasonWhat makes the holidays special in your family? Maybe it's a tradition passed down through the generations. We asked people in The Villages, Florida, what makes the season so special for them.
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Des Cummings: Leading With LoveDes Cummings is the Executive Vice President of Florida Hospital and Chairman of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hear Des talk about building a business on a foundation of love, ethics and spirituality.
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The Secrets to Wedded BlissFrom newlyweds to couples celebrating their silver anniversaries, it seems everyone has advice for making a marriage last. So, we hit the streets in The Villages, Florida, to get some words of wisdom.
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CRF Communities hosts the Newest Community Grand Opening - Vienna SquareJoin CRF Communities June 13th and 14th and you could be walking around your new dream home in its newest gated community, Vienna Square, located in the Heart of Winter Haven, Florida. Vienna Square is the perfect option for both local folks looking to...
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Florida Retirement Communities…Summer is a Good Time to Buy a New Home
In Florida, summertime is a time for fun, a time for taking dips in the pool, and a time for drinking ice tea while you lounge in the shade of a few tropical palm trees. But for homebuyers of Florida Retirement Communities, summer is a time to save money...
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Today's Buzz: Tuesday, Jan. 29It's primary day in Florida! Before you cast your vote, get caught up on the day's top stories and buzz-worthy facts in our GB News Brew.
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Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year honored at Florida's Capitol2007 Florida Senior Games State Championships Athletes of the Year honored at Ambassadors for Aging Day Strength and accuracy play key roles in several sports of the Florida Senior Games State Championships. For the two athletes who...
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Florida Senior Games Fall Qualifiers begin next week
Fall Local Senior Games qualifiers to begin in Pensacola The Florida Senior Games State Championships takes on a greater meaning in 2008, as it serves as a qualifier for the 2009 National Senior Games in San Francisco. But before many...
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Online Senior Living Library – Information all about Active Adult Living in Central Florida
Looking for information in books, periodicals, newspapers, and websites can be a research nightmare! CRF Communities now has an online library: a one-stop shop for finding information on active adult lifestyles, senior health and fitness,...
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Big News for Realtors in Central Florida
Realtors Take Advantage of CRF Communities’ 2008 5% Commission Promotion CRF Communities is the leader in retirement communities in the Central Florida area. A more recent promotion was intended to motivate one group of people, in...
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Roadside Works of Art
The Florida Highwaymen were 26 African-American artists who traveled the state in the '50s and '60s selling paintings along the roadside. Ignored at the time, today their works are highly sought-after collectibles.
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Roger GentilhommeAt an age when many people are just happy to be alive, 97-year-old Roger Gentilhomme is competing in multiple sports.
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Yippee!! Here Comes the Rain!
I know it's not often that we celebrate a thunderstorm, but after weeks of desperately dry weather in Central Florida, every little drop counts!And we got more than a few drops this morning, outside of Orlando. As soon as we all heard the first...
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Florida Senior Games State Championships Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2008 Florida Senior Games State Championships, to be held December 6-14, 2008 in Lee County. Since the registration materials were posted on Tuesday afternoon, September 30 at www.flasports.com and Online...
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Synchronized SwimmersIf you liked the story we did on the Aqua Rhythms synchronized swim team in The Villages, Florida, you'll love the uncut version! Here's the full performance, from the fall of 2007.
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Personal and Professional TransformationDr. John Hitt is president of one of the largest and most respected universities in America. Under Dr. Hitt's leadership, The University of Central Florida has totally transformed itself. At the same Dr. Hitt, totally transformed himself.
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Joe Shanahan71-year-old Joe Shanahan beat out thousands of athletes of all ages to be named the 2007 Florida athlete of the year.
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Tim FarwellTim Farwell is the No. 1 ranked 60+ tennis player in Florida, and he's found a way to combine his favorite sport with a great job.
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Be Active and Stay Active at Central Florida's Retirement Communities
"Our residents compare Lake Ashton to a cruise ship on land!" says Tricia Adams, director of activities and community relations at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities’ luxury retirement communities . Lake Ashton...
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Today's Buzz: Monday, Jan. 28
Have a case of the Mondays? Get the week started right with a fresh cup of GB News Brew. Today's top stories: campaign update, lead linked to aging in older brains, your economic stimulus rebate and more.
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ESPN's Stuart Scott Before He Hit the Big TimeMajor league baseball players can wear jewelry, but not high schoolers. In the '90s, a top pitcher in Florida was thrown out of the state tournament for wearing a necklace. So Stu and Marc made a tongue-in-cheek PSA to explain the dangers.
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Strength Training Techniques for Active Adults
Strength training programs in active adult communities like Lake Ashton is one of the best features about being a resident. The activity director at Lake Ashton always has something fun for us to do, but we all need to keep fit so...
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Reality Bytes: A Message That ResonatesAny caregivers out there? It's not easy. But there are organizations that provide help and relief. The Community Education & Resource Affiliation of Central Florida is looking for ways to bring exposure to groups that do great work, and asked GB for help.
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Today's Buzz: Wednesday, Jan. 30
Get through Hump Day with the GB News Brew. Today's brew includes reaction from the Florida primary, the weird and wacky from Super Bowl Media Day, 10 Ways to Cheer Yourself up and, of course, today's birthdays and Jan. 30th from a Boomer perspective.
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Bird Nesting Season in Florida!Did you know that right now, at this very moment, more birds are nesting than any other time in the year? I actually didn’t know until my neighbors told me about the newest findings made by the Lake Ashton Bird and Nature Club. I just think...
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Growing Bolder Receives 2008 Senior Vision Media AwardThe Growing Bolder Media Group is the winner of the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. President and CEO Marc Middleton accepted the award on behalf of the Growing Bolder team.
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Howard StoneThe idea of retirement has always been associated with turning 65 and moving to Florida to golf and relax. Well, one man and his wife decided to change the whole concept of retiring and created a new roadmap for those ready to retire.
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Synch or SwimTake the timing and drama of a ballet -- and move it underwater. Add a few costume changes (including a pink boa and Santa hats), and you have The Aqua Rhythms synchronized swim team from The Villages, Florida.
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The Boss and the ByrdRecently at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Orlando, Florida, the audience got a surprise 2-for-1special -- something nobody could "Turn, Turn, Turn" away from. Roger McGuinn talked exclusively to Growing Bolder about sharing the stage with his pal.
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Feeling The BluesOne of the most gifted musicians of all time -- B.B. King is only getting better and bolder with the years. Recently, he opened a new blues club in Orlando, Florida, and GrowingBolder.com has video of his amazing performance!
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A Peek Into the FutureWhile we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. In a strange way, The Villages, Florida is one of the most progressive communities in the world.
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Just a congo-line away from the biggest named cruise lines
More and more, active adults over the age of 55 are finding travel and adventure an essential part of retirement in Central Florida. To celebrate their longer and fuller lives, Baby Boomers are just looking to have fun more than anything! And now, with...
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2008 Walk4HearingThink about the ways that hearing loss has impacted those around you. As State Chapter Coordinator for the Hearing Loss Association of Florida, I'd like to give you a personal example: "My hearing loss was detected when I was...
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The Orlando Magic Silver Stars Dance TeamBonus Material! Due to popular demand, we're posting the complete performance video from the Orlando Magic Silver Stars Dance Team's appearance at a recent NBA game in Orlando, Florida.
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Memorial Day Celebration at Florida Retirement Community Lake Ashton
With Labor Day around the corner, it’s a great time to remember what being an American means. I love how our community celebrates our great country’s holidays and I am looking forward to Labor Day. At Lake Ashton, our community really came...
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Are you working in retirement?
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 80% of baby boomers plan to work into their retirement years. Since the tragedy of September 11th, many Baby Boomers had no choice but to enter early retirements when their company faced...
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Georgia KleinhenzWe all know the little old lady that lived in a shoe, but Georgia Kleinhenz is known as the Legendary Little Old Lady on a Bike. She got her name because of how many six-day bicycle tours she's done. Can you say 28?
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Running With ScissorsBased in Orlando, Florida, Running with Scissors consist of a group of health care professionals who like to rock. The group is led by Dr. Rob Winter, a prominent vascular surgeon who is as good with his Stratocaster as he is with his scalpel.
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A World First?They say a good film will find an audience and films are now finding their way to a unique community in Florida. A love of cinema has motivated a woman to organize what may be the world's first independent film festival in a retirement community.
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Senior Games
This weekend, some of the best athletes in the world will be duking it out in Florida -- as part of the Florida Senior Games State Championships. It's going to be an incredible 9 days of competition, in events like basketball, cycling, swimming, tennis,...
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The Villages Just Keeps Growing!A new government study finds that The Villages is the fastest-growing micropolitian area in all of America. Read the news release, then let us know -- is it too big, or just the right size?
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The Fight Against Cancer Rolls OnThe American Cancer Society is fighting cancer with a 25,000 mile bus trip across the United States. Read on to see how this bus is encouraging politicians to make cancer a national priority.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, March 15, 2008Is the bottom near? The Fed bails out the Bear. Seven new mortal sins, one big mastadon on eBay, and no more droopy pants in Florida. Get your morning buzz on.
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The Story Behind the SingLive DreamTen years ago, as a result of attending a personal development course in New Orleans, John Morris made a life changing decision to bring the joy of singing to as many people as possible. The concept of Sing Live was born. John and his partner Linda...
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Baby Boomer Girlfriend Retreat WeekendBlooming Boomers Headed for Daytona Beach... Women from around the country are going to converge on Daytona Beach, Florida April 18-20, 2008 for the “2008 Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now!” Baby Boomer Girlfriends’ Weekend...
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Baby Boomer Girlfriend Retreat WeekendBlooming Boomers Headed for Daytona Beach... Women from around the country are going to converge on Daytona Beach, Florida April 18-20, 2008 for the “2008 Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now!” Baby Boomer Girlfriends’ Weekend...
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Two very experienced Senior Games athletes
How many times do you have the opportunity to talk to someone who is 102 years old? I had that pleasure when I called to check in on John Donnelly, my favorite over-100 years old athlete. His first comment to me was if we had created a 100-105 year...
