Florida springs lure visitors with crystal waters and film lore
The article highlights Florida first magnitude springs led by Silver Springs and Weeki Wachee offering glass-bottom and mermaid shows, plus Homosassa Wakulla and Ocala sites. It notes tubing on Ichetucknee River, state forest springs, and Tarzan film connections along with picnic and camping facilities across a network of springs and attractions in the Sunshine State.
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Tarzan
Florida
Sunshine State
Silver Springs
Silver River
Black Lagoon
Cypress Point
Tampa
Weeki Wachee Springs
Homosassa
U.S. 19
Nature
Homosassa River
Deer Park
Bird Key
Gator Lagoon
Wakulla Springs
Tallahassee
Wakulla River
Henry
Ocala National Forest
Juniper Springs
Juniper Run
Silver Glen
Alexander
Salt Springs
National Forest
Ichetucknee River
Fort White
U.S. 27
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Venice library hosts week of children’s summer programs
The Venice Area Public Library offers a week of free children programs at 300 S Nokomis Ave. Tales and crafts for ages four to seven run Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 30 to 10 15 a m. Puppetry workshop for ages eight plus is Tuesday 2 30 to 3 30 p m. Movie for kindergartners and up is Wednesday 2 30 to 4 30 p m. Reading Club for capable readers is Friday 9 to 11 a m. Call 488 9628.
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Venice Area Public Library
S. Nokomis Avenue
Children’s and
Young Adult Department
United Way names Lubner new executive director
Robert M. Lubner named executive director of the United Way. He will assume duties July and relocate with his wife Deanna and two children to the area. Lubner brings 13 years of United Way experience from New Orleans Columbus Utica and other chapters, with a Siena College degree and a master’s in social welfare.
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Robert W. Stoner
The
United Way of
Sarasota County
Robert M. Lubner
Lubner
Siesta Key
Deanna
New Orleans
United Way
United Ways
Columbus
Hospital courtesy van announces hours at Rialto Shopping Center
A sign in the Venice Hospital Parking Lot lists the courtesy van hours and operation status. The free shuttle runs between the lot and the hospital entrance for visitors and employees, typically daily except weekends and holidays, with occasional service pauses for maintenance. Assistant Director Lowell Teska notes the sign aids both staff and the public.
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Venice Hospital
Rialto
Lowell Teska
Florida Springs Offer Clear Waters and Fun Activities
Florida springs attract swimmers and divers with crystal clear runoff rivers and white sand basins. Ginnie Springs near Gainesville provides seven springs, canoe rentals, campsites, and artifact displays. Florida has 46 counties with springs and eight state parks around major springs. For more details, bulletin information can be requested from the Florida Bureau of Geology in Tallahassee.
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Florida
Ginnie
Santa Fe
Gainesville
Florida Bureau of Geology
Tennessee St
Tallahassee
Englewood Chamber Seeks Nominees for Hall of Fame
The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for the Hall of Fame from individuals groups or civic organizations based in Englewood. Nominations are due at the chamber office on Indiana Avenue SR 775. Posthumous nominations are allowed. honorees receive a plaque at the annual banquet and entry on a permanent plaque at the chamber office.
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Englewood Area
Englewood
Chamber
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