Saturday, December 17, 2022

Inside a Florida Beach House Where Dogs Can be Dogs - Mansion Global

Inside a Florida Beach House Where Dogs Can be Dogs - Mansion Global

So the completed six-bedroom house has plenty of pet-friendly features, including two doggy bathtubs and a swimming pool shallow enough for the dogs to easily climb in and out.

Located in Inlet Beach, the roughly 6,300-square-foot house was completed in 2020 and cost about $9 million to build and design, according to the Lyders. It is now on the market with Jonathan Spears of Compass for $19.95 million.

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Date: 2022-12-14T19:58:00.000Z
Author: Libertina Brandt
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I'm only a 5 on a beach in Florida but I'm a 10 at a Dollar General in Alabama - men love my ...

A WOMAN has shared her belief that while the competition may be fierce in some environments, they're a bit more forgiving in others.

She took to the social media platform to share her experience with being rated differently depending on which part of the country she's from.

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Publisher: The Sun
Date: 2022-12-17T17:18:00 00:00
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Tuscan Farmhouse on Florida's Gulf Coast Lists for Nearly $14 Million - Mansion Global

An architecturally authentic Tuscan farmhouse in the Gulf Coast community of Tierra Verde, Florida, hit the market Tuesday for $13.995 million.

From the imported limestone used on the facade to the Italian terracotta roof tiles, the home was meticulously researched by the owners and architect Alberto Alfonso.

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Date: 2022-12-14T20:49:00.000Z
Author: V L HENDRICKSON
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South Florida developer proposes 27-story high-rise in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A South Florida developer wants to build a 27-story high-rise in Daytona Beach.  

Eddie Avila with Daytona Atlantic Development said he hopes the project would change the city’s beachfront landscape giving it a modern look.

Publisher: FOX 51 Gainesville
Date: 2022-12-13
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Man injured in shark attack at Hawaii beach

A man was injured in a shark attack at a Hawaii beach on Tuesday -- the second such attack reported in the state in the past week, officials said.

The incident occurred Tuesday morning on Hawaii's Big Island, at Anaeho'omalu Bay in Waikoloa, the state's Department of Land and Natural Resources said.

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The weekly weird - Newspaper - DAWN.COM

A "miniboat" made by students at three Rhode Island schools was placed in the Atlantic Ocean and washed up on a British beach 10 months later.

The boat, dubbed Inspiration, was made by students at Central Falls High School, Veterans Memorial Elementary and Raices Dual Language Academy, all located in Central Falls.

Publisher: DAWN.COM
Date: 2022-12-17 07:51:31
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America's Most Extreme Arctic Cold Outbreaks | Weather.com

When you hear about an arctic outbreak coming, you may wonder about the worst cold snaps in United States history.

America's harshest cold blast happened over 122 years ago, but there have also been some notable recent ones, including in December.

The cold wave during the first two weeks of February 1899 is far and away the standard for cold outbreaks in U.S. history.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

How good is Charlie Woods at golf?

The PNC Championship this weekend will be a fun watch for golf fans. Not only do we get to see Tiger Woods tee it up for the second week in a row, we also get a rare look at the game of his son, Charlie.

Charlie's talent on the course came into the public eye for the first time a couple of years ago, when it was revealed he was already dominating youth golf tournaments in Florida at the age of 11.

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Weekend things to do in South Florida Dec. 15-18

The O.G. returns: Dive-y, cult-fave Delray Beach bar Oceanside Grocers , affectionately known as The O.G. , formally reveals its seven-figure remodel and expansion this weekend after a few days in soft-opening mode.

Come together: The Beatles on the Beach Festival , which takes over the rest of Delray Beach through Sunday, is a license for everyone to get fab, from headliner Micky Dolenz of The Monkees to tribute bands from Finland to Venezuela.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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Infamous Diamonds dance competition team dazzles Gainesville crowds - WUFT News

Majorette-style dance began in the 1960s, with dance lines at historically Black colleges and universities that typically accompanied marching bands. Shows such as " Bring It!

"A lot of people say majorette isn't a sport," said Ja'kayla Lucas, 15, a captain of the Infamous Diamond senior team and a sophomore at Eastside High. "It definitely is. You put in just as much work as you do with other styles of dance, and it takes a lot of power and strength."

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6 Best Things to Do in Lake Wales, FL • Authentic Florida

Lake Wales is a charming Central Florida city in Polk County with plenty of fun and historic things to do.

Located approximately 15 miles southeast of Winter Haven (where the theme park Legoland Florida resides), the city of Lake Wales is known for having some of the best attractions in the area, including Bok Tower Gardens and Spook Hill.

Publisher: Authentic Florida
Date: 2022-12-12T17:02:10 00:00
Author: Breanna Ramos
Twitter: @AuthenticFL
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Beatles on the Beach in Delray Beach: Music, parties, Ringo Bingo

After riding out the pandemic in a yellow submarine, the Beatles on the Beach festival gets back to Delray Beach from Dec. 15 to 18 for the first time since its inaugural bash.

The citywide festival dedicated to John, Paul, George and Ringo will fan out to 26 participating venues and host 40 tribute bands headlined by pop-rock icon Micky Dolenz of 1960s band The Monkees.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do In Florida

The pleasant weather and upbeat environment in Florida attract visitors from all over the world.

The warm, dark bay waters of Safety Harbor are home to a bioluminescent phenomenon that causes the water to sparkle in the middle of the night. The bioluminescence is started by swishing a hand or paddling.

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Publisher: TheTravel
Date: 2022-12-15T18:01:14Z
Author: Maria Bou Ink
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Thursday, December 15, 2022

How to travel in Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian

Southwest Florida's famed vacation spots — Naples, Captiva and Sanibel Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island Sound — have long been escapes from Florida's more bustling east coast.

The aftermath in Fort Myers Beach looked like a war zone, while other areas were more fortunate, and are well on their way to recovery, if not already open for business.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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AAA Estimates Nearly 6.3 Million Floridians Will Travel Over the Holidays | Sarasota Magazine

New data from AAA estimates that 6.3 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more away from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2, 2023. That's an increase of nearly 108,000 people over last year and a new record-high for the year-end holiday travel period in Florida.

Nationwide, AAA reports that 90 percent of holiday travelers will drive to their destinations. In Florida specifically, nearly 5.8 million residents will take at least one holiday road trip (110,000 more than last year).

Publisher: Sarasota Magazine
Date: 2022-12-12 17:28:04 -0500
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Tuesday's Daily Pulse - Florida Trend

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Taking Flight: Luciano Macagno - Florida Trend | Feature

At least 30 multinational corporations have their Latin America headquarters in South Florida, and as global economists look at the decades to come, Latin America’s relatively young population and entrepreneurial talent make a compelling long-term case for future growth, with Miami the ...

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Spirit starting Atlantic City flights from Palm Beach airport

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines is renewing a wager that gamblers and other South Floridians will again fly to Atlantic City this winter from Palm Beach International Airport.

The Miramar-based airline plans to resume service on Thursday to the New Jersey gambling Mecca, which is home to nine casinos as well as sport betting, the latter of which is still illegal in Florida.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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MSC Cruises brings latest ship to Florida with a thrill ride on top – Sun Sentinel

MSC Cruises is back with another new ship in Florida, and this one is strapping cruisers in to whip them around on a robotic arm right in the middle of the top deck.

The MSC Seascape, one of the cruise line's largest vessels in the Seaside EVO class, coming in at more than 170,000 gross tons, arrived to PortMiami on Sunday to begin its first season sailing the Caribbean.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
Date: 1672185600000
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Just say no to flawed, secretive insurance plan | Editorial – Sun Sentinel

The more we learn about the property-insurance legislation that Florida's lawmakers are considering during the special session that started Monday, the more we're convinced: These proposals are bad for consumers and there's no good reason to pass them.

The identical House and Senate bills (HB 1A, SB 2A) were negotiated in secrecy. Some insurance company lobbyists were clearly in the loop, but even many lawmakers were not. The legislation wasn't made public until after 6 p.m. Friday.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
Date: 1672099200000
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Sheriff's deputy dressed as the Grinch gives onions to speeding drivers – Sun Sentinel

Several motorists who were speeding through an elementary school zone on the Florida Keys Overseas Highway received an odorous onion as a reminder to slow down from a county sheriff's deputy dressed as the Grinch.

Col. Lou Caputo, a 37-year veteran of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office who conjured up the concept more than 20 years ago, was back on the streets Tuesday.

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An analysis of Wednesday's Miami Heat-Oklahoma City Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night's 110-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder:

– Instead, a fifth foul with 5:28 to play, later fouling out on the play that allowed the Thunder to tie with 25.7 seconds to play.

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Brandon Inniss, Edwin Joseph still hearing from Hurricanes

MIAMI GARDENS — American Heritage star wide receiver Brandon Inniss has been committed to Ohio State since June and has given no indication that he is wavering.

Still, Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal is not about to let the local five-star prospect leave South Florida without a fight, pitching his ability to get on the field soon.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

SBLive Sports Florida’s Girls Basketball Power 25: Montverde Academy continues as No.

The summer/fall sports are all coming to a close and we’re now heading into the winter season, which means basketball is upon us. The Sunshine State features a couple of the top teams in the country as Montverde Academy and DME Academy head into our fourth week of rankings as our No.

Andy Villamarzo can be reached at andyvillamarzo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @Andy_Villamarzo. 

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Date: 2022-12-13T13:35:38Z
Author: Andy Villamarzo
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More Ghislaine Maxwell documents are released, but the secrets remain under lock and key | Nation ...

Publisher: Finger Lakes Times
Author: Ben Wieder Miami Herald
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Students view South Florida park through a different lens

From left: Senior lecturer Jeff Larson and students Quanxi He, Peter Wintersteen, Jovita Inciute, Felix Rivera, and Angel Diaz. Photo: Courtesy of Sean Black

For a group of University of Miami students taking “Introduction to Digital Photography,” not only did they learn the art of digital photography but also the importance of caring for the environment.  

Date: Mon 12 Dec 2022 21:49:41 -0500
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'It's raining monkeys!

Matthew Schwanke was recording video on the Silver River when a troop of more than 20 rhesus macaques began jumping from the tree limbs, loudly splashing into the water below.

OCALA, Fla. - When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida , you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above.

Publisher: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Date: 2022-12-13
Twitter: @FOX13news
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An Invitation From Sisco Deen to the Navy Band Southeast Concert at Flagler Auditorium | FlaglerLive

He loved music and continued his music study in the Navy; he was assigned to a band unit and sent to the Panama Canal, aboard the USS Birmingham. In 1922 the band was transferred to the USS Cleveland.

In the winter of 1925, he passed the examination for Band Master and began to serve as Assistant Bandmaster for the band stationed at Pensacola.

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Publisher: FlaglerLive
Date: 2022-12-11T19:11:46 00:00
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See Inside Disney's Long-Awaited Tron Ride For The First Time

Inside the TRON Lightcycle Run queue Walt Disney World

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Are you ready to be de-rezzed at Disney World? After a long delay, the Orlando theme park is finally finished with the long-awaited TRON Lightcycle Power Run ride. Inside the Magic shared a tweet that shows us all what we can expect while waiting in the queue for the roller coaster.

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Publisher: GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Date: 2022-12-13T12:52:01 00:00
Author: Jennifer Asencio
Twitter: @GFRobot
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Everything We Know (So Far!) About Villain-Con Minion Blast

Universal confirmed the first details this week about its upcoming Despicable Me-themed attraction, now known as Villain-Con Minion Blast.

During this convention, guests will be able to take part in a competition to see if they have what it takes to become the newest member of The Vicious 6, a notorious group of supervillains from the film, Minions: The Rise of Gru.

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Publisher: Theme Park Tourist
Date: 2022-12-11T03:05:25 0000
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Letter: Ormond Beach resident remembers mother, who has a park named after her | Ormond Beach ...

We get the name solstice from the Latin words sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). Long ago during the Winter Solstice of 1909, the darkest day of the year when the sun stood still, something magical happened.

Waite Park on the waterfront in Holly Hill is dedicated to Ethel Waite. When I was 10 years old, she stood between a large oak tree and a bulldozer. I watched and cried when the bulldozer roared going went back and forth trying to make her leave her guard.

Publisher: Ormond Beach Observer
Date: 2022-12-12T19:00:00-05:00
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Monday, December 12, 2022

Florida women’s basketball team rallies to beat Miami in overtime

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida women's basketball team packed up their six-game winning streak and took a road trip to Coral Gables to take on their final in-state opponent of their non-conference schedule.

The Gators (10-1) won their seventh game in a row by overcoming a 10-point third quarter deficit to the Hurricanes (7-4) to force overtime and win 76-73. The victory pushed the orange and blue to 3-1 against in-state opponents this winter.

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City Commission Honors Middle School Winner of The Florida Women's History Essay Contest • ...

The Coral Springs city commission recognized Sawgrass Springs Middle School student Dmitri Francois for tying for first place at the 2022 Florida Women's History Essay Contest for Middle School Students on December 7.

Francois, an eighth-grader under the guidance of his language arts teacher, Fitz Lewis, wrote about Monique Ross, an engineer and assistant professor of engineering education at Florida International University.

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Publisher: Coral Springs Talk
Date: 2022-12-11T12:44:39-05:00
Author: https www facebook com CoralSpringsTalk
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Broward Health Coral Springs Milk Bank Creator Among March of Dimes Women of Distinction 2022 ...

December 12, 2022 – Broward Health Coral Springs Lactation Consultant Nichole Salisbury, RN, was one of 11 women recognized as a 2022 March of Dimes South Florida Women of Distinction Honoree at a recent awards luncheon at Signature Grand in Davie.

"It was truly an honor to be recognized by the March of Dimes for our efforts here in Coral Springs. I could never have launched this bank for our community without the support of our administration and leadership team," said Salisbury.

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Date: 2022-12-12T13:15:21 00:00
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A historic look at Pensacola's women's suffrage movement | WUWF

Publisher: WUWF
Date: 2022-12-08T20:25:00.395
Author: https www wuwf org people hunter morrison
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Coral Springs Businesswoman's Pitch Wins $15K Prize • Coral Springs Talk

Ivelices Thomas, owner of HR & Beyond based in Coral Springs, and Lisa Shim, BankUnited senior executive vice president and head of consumer and small business banking.

A business pitch by a Coral Springs entrepreneur earned her the $15,000 grand prize at a summit celebrating South Florida businesswomen.

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Publisher: Coral Springs Talk
Date: 2022-12-09T18:27:23-05:00
Author: https www facebook com CoralSpringsTalk
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Gators downed by Panthers in regional semifinals, fall short of NCAA championship - The ...
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Publisher: The Independent Florida Alligator
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Volusia Art Notes, Dec. 9, 2022 | Arts & Entertainment | hometownnewsvolusia.com

Snacks and supplies will be included. Children should bring their own lunch. The cost is $200 per child. Advance registration required. Seating is limited.

Arts After School will meet from 4 to 5p.m. Tuesdays for ages 5 and older. The cost is $20 per class and all supplies are included. Registration is required.

Publisher: Hometown News Volusia
Author: For Hometown News
Twitter: @HometownNewsVol
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'Framing Agnes' unearths historic trans narratives for engaging doc

You might assume in 2022 that information about our cultural heroes from the past would be readily available.

What happens, though, when an important figure is part of a community that has been historically disregarded by the mainstream narrative?

That's the question explored in "Framing Agnes," a new film from transmasculine Canadian director Chase Joynt ("No Ordinary Man") that blends documentary, narrative, and speculative analysis as it goes on a deep dive into the buried case files of an infamous gender health study headed by ...

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Date: 2022-12-11T19:45:57 00:00
Author: John Paul King
Twitter: @LosAngelesBlade
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9-Year-Old Girl Mauled By 8-Foot Shark While Snorkeling In Florida

A harrowing incident unfolded on the sun-kissed shores of Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving a youngster shaken. A 9-year-old girl, ident...