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Saturday, July 4th Sunday, July 5th

Sunday School

when:9:00am, Ocala, FL from:Grace Presbyterian Church

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Wednesday, July 8th Thursday, July 9th Friday, July 10th Saturday, July 11th Sunday, July 12th

Torche with Harvey Milk

when:7:00pm, Gainesville, FL venue:Common Grounds
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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

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Florida 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events


Florida Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Red Hot and Boom, Altamonte Springs, FL - July 3, 2009
Apopka 4th of July Celebration, Apopka, FL...

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School Grades Released, District One Point From An ‘A’

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County – For the second year in a row, Marion County Public Schools narrowly missed reclaiming an “A” district grade by just one point.  The district earned 524...

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'Operation: Stuff the Bus' Kicks Off Eighth Season

from:Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY,FL---More than 1,800 needy students in Marion County will benefit from the eighth annual “Operation: Stuff the Bus” campaign, an outreach program co-sponsored by...

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2009 Homeschool Orientation

from:Marion County Public Library System

Are you considering homeschooling your child?  Are you looking for resources or other alternatives?  Join guest speakers Vicki Leist, Director of the Florida...

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Children's Film Series at the Forest Public Library

from:Marion County Public Library System

The Forest Public Library will offer its popular movie matinees on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room.
A popular blockbuster series rated PG is included...

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Family Fun Day at the Park

from:Marion County Public Library System

Join the Marion County Public Library System at the Silver River State Park for an exciting day of fun in the sun and exploring nature!  Visit the pioneer cracker village and...

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Super Summer Saturdays at Your Library

from:Marion County Public Library System

Celebrate Saturday afternoons this summer with activities in the Children’s Services Division at the Headquarters – Ocala Public Library.
The events are free, but a...

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Superintendent Announces Second Round Of New Principals

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County – Superintendent of Schools Jim Yancey announces the following changes regarding new principals at five local elementary and middle schools.  These changes...

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Summer Break Pulls Students Back To The Classroom

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County – School’s out, but hundreds of local students head back to class starting Monday for various learning programs.
As well, schools with summer programs,...

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Top Social Studies Teachers Announced

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County – Howard Middle and Belleview High can brag they have the top social studies teachers in Marion County.  At Howard, it’s the second year in a row for the...

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An Invitation to our Ocala Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Ocala, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Scores Again On The Raise

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County - The good news continues for Marion County students and this year’s Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT for short, at least for the most part.  
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