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THE FLORIDA SONGA song that I wrote about my home state of FLA. I was watching a gorgeous Winter sunset and thinking I was Jimmy Buffett after the 'ritas kicked in. I got to sing it at Governor Charlie Crist's wedding reception.
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Museum of Florida Art LogoMuseum of Florida Art Logo
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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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The Florida FreezeToday 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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Harold Garde with Growing Bolder and Museum of Florida Art staffHarold Garde with Growing Bolder and Museum of Florida Art staff
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USA Cares / I Care TooWe have had the largest call up of our servicemen and women since WWII. In central Florida, the Gator Brigade was recently deployed in January 2010. My wife and I support a non-profit charity named USA Cares. This group provides help to returning...
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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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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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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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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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Roadside Works of ArtLife is a Highway
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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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Florida Retirement Community Rocks the HouseThere are so many perks when you live at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities Florida retirement communities. Set on over 1200 acres of beautiful Florida ranch land that fronts the serene waters of Lake Ashton, this Florida active adult community is...
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There’s No Place like Home for the Holidays!When you live in an active retirement community like Lake Ashton, located near Lake Wales, Florida, there really is no better place to be than home for the holidays. Residents, their families and friends come together throughout the month of December to...
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Tips for Snowbirds Preparing to Migrate South for the Winter
As veteran snowbirds know, the ritual of closing your home “up North” and preparing to come South for the winter is a little more involved than packing a bag, locking the door and jumping in the car. The homeowners at Lake Ashton, Florida’s...
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Headlines from the Florida Senior Games State ChampionshipsThe Games began on Saturday, December 6 and here’s a few of the headlines from the first five days of competition. Villages Golfer Corkey Nydle wins sixth gold in seven years Englewood golfer Robert Nichols shoots record setting Florida...
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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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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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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 are...
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Florida Senior Games allows Toni Gibbs to Grow Bolder
Over the course of 10 years working at the Florida Senior Games State Championships, the staff has fielded a myriad of calls about a variety of things. One such call came in during our early years, either 1999 or 2000, from Toni Gibbs, a cyclist...
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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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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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'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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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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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 residents can cultivate...
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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 particular....
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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 crash of...
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New Homes More Energy Efficient, Safer and Come with Warranties.
When considering buying or building a home in a Florida retirement community, the construction and quality of a home, along with the Builder’s reputation can be as important as evaluating the community and the amenities. Buying a NEW home instead of an...
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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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Is anyone else cold?I live in Florida, so forgive my wimpiness, but man is it cold outside! It was in the 30s this...
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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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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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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 been...
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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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Florida's State Budget Crisis - Join UsFlorida and SRA in the News: State Budget Crisis Randy Hunt, CEO of the Senior Resource Alliance, was recently quoted in an article from the March 2009 issue of the AARP...
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A Surprising Look Into the Future of TransportationGrowing Bolder is often about finding ways to do more with less. While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. Truth is, many who live there don’t even know the...
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The Growing Bolder TV Show: The VillagesMore than 70,000 people live in The Villages, Florida, and they sure do live life to its fullest. The community smashes every stereotype about aging and retirement.
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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 we can perform at...
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Snowbirds: Establish Medical Relationships in Your Winter Home
Each year thousands of people flee the cold of the Northeast for the warmth and sunshine of Florida. Whatever your reason for having that second, warmer-climate home, remember that proper medical planning can be one of the most important preparations you...
