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On November 4, 2014, Florida voters said yes to Amendment 1, which will set aside almost $20 billion in funding for water and land conservation over the course of 20 years. Clay Henderson with Holland & Knight recently wrote a summary highlighting some of the key takeaways of Amendment 1 and what this means […]
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Superheroes were all over the Children’s Safety Village on Saturday, October 11, to take part in the annual “Trunk or Treat” event – a fun, free event that provides a safe trick-or-treating environment for families. Kids and parents walked around the Safety Village, visiting vehicles with decorated trunks and tables set up […]
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Nice fall temps mean outside events and one of the best was the 2nd Annual Community Health Fair at Cypress Grove Park on October 11, hosted by District 3 Commissioner Pete Clarke. For the second year in a row, BFF was there along with health advocates, county services and fun entertainment. Residents […]
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Imagine crossing the street and not being able to see anything? This scenario is a daily struggle for many Orlando residents who are visually impaired. That’s why Lighthouse Central Florida and the Greater Orlando Chapter of the Blind celebrated White Can Safety Day on October 15, so seeing people can […]
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UCF LIFE participant, Anne Gardepe, was so moved by the BFF presentation that she shared her comments with her fellow Orlando Sentinel readers. Titled, “Be Aware of Pedestrians,” she asked residents if they know the driver yield laws – like must yielding to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk or […]