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The African American Cuisine of the United States: Soul Food
Soul Food was a term made common during the civil rights era in the 1960's at a time when many African Americans sought to reclaim their...
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Feb 6, 20222 min read
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Honoring The Groveland Four
In In 1949, 17 year-old Norma Padgett accused four black men of raping her in the town of Groveland. Charles Greenlee was 16 years old at...
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Feb 6, 20224 min read
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Protecting Our Kids: It Takes A Village
Orlando is full of surprises. Sometimes these surprises can be right under our noses or in this case, right next door. I had heard of The...
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Feb 6, 20222 min read
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Two New Affordable Housing Projects Set to GetUnderway in Pine Hills
The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to award $13.18 million to developers to build four different multi-family affordable...
Glen Providence
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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Assistant Principal of the Year Finalist
During National Principals Month, Orange County Public Schools announced its finalists for the 2021-22 Principal and Assistant Principal...
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Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Valencia's Center for Accelerated Training Grand Opening
Valencia College held a ribbon-cutting event on November 12, 2021, for its brand new, state-of-the-art Center for Accelerated Training....
Glen Providence
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Jerry Demings Center for Recovery and Re-Entry Community Celebration Event
The Bridges International’s Jerry Demings Center for Recovery and Re-entry hosted its Community Health and Wellness Celebration to...
Glen Providence
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Holiday Safety Tips: "Lockers & Boxes"
Everyone looks forward with great anticipation to opening presents on Christmas Day! However after the presents are opened, the last...
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Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Time to Give Thanks! Thanksgiving Celebration
Pine Hills Seniors: Staying Active & Involved! With filled bellies, warmth, and laughter, the members of The Pine Hills Seniors had...
Glen Providence
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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KNOW THIS!
Daylight Saving Time During the early morning on November 7, 2021 (2 am to be exact), it will go through our semi-annual ritual of...
Glen Providence
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Don't let your health "fall"!
Tips to maintain your health during the fall season Shorter days and cooler nights always signal the beginning of the fall season. While...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Pine Hills Vision 2050
Announced last year, Vision 2050 is a new comprehensive plan for smart, thriving, and healthy growth in our region. The initiative will...
Glen Providence
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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Orange County Awarded Millions for Septic Conversion and Upgrades
The state of Florida announced its recommendation for Orange County to be the recipient of a $41 million wastewater treatment grant. The...
Glen Providence
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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"Pick up Pine Hills" Anti-Litter Initiative!
The Pine Hills Community Council (PHCC) kicked off 2021 with its “Pick up Pine Hills" anti-litter campaign. In January 2021, the PHCC...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Pine Hills Seniors Inc. Wins Prestigious Award for Exceptional Service to Seniors
The Florida Council on Aging recently recognized Pine Hills Seniors Inc. for its work helping Seniors in the Orlando area Stay Active,...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Let’s Eat
Get Hooked Seafood Kitchen While we are not 100% sure who came up with the name Get Hooked Seafood Kitchen, however "getting hooked" is...
Glen Providence
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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Opening Doors
Captain Ronald Beasley The opening of a door is something most people do without thinking. For Ronald Beasley, once a door is open he...
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Aug 10, 20213 min read
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Rise Amid the Slide
A Discussion About COVID, Education & Our Kids Summertime signals fun, relaxation, and freedom from daily school routines. However, when...
Glen Providence
Aug 10, 20213 min read
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COVID-19 CORNER
It is incredible how fast things can change! In our last issue (June/July), we included a story in our Tidbits section about Orange...
Glen Providence
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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Stop When You See "STOP"
The new school year is here! As we begin a new school year, it is a perfect opportunity to remind everyone of the rules when it comes to...
Glen Providence
Aug 10, 20211 min read
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