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Service groups dominated by aging members fight to stay vibrant in tough economy

vibrant in tough economy">Service groups fight to stay
vibrant in tough economy

The last meeting of the Tavares Woman's Club this month was a bittersweet occasion. Lunch was served, followed by a brief musical presentation. Finally, there were long faces and hugs all around.

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Consumer agency re-issues Maclaren stroller recall

Consumer agency re-issues Maclaren stroller recall

Do you have a Maclaren umbrella stroller that you're still using? Then watch out for those finger tips.

'Revolution is at hand' for breakthroughs in medicine

Advances in medicine set to revolutionize health care

Someday soon, thanks to advances in medicine, a surgeon will operate on a patient who is not in the same room, but thousands of miles away.

What We're Writing

Scott Maxwell

Scott Maxwell

Cameras don't lie, so where did video go? - May 17, 2011 - Today we're toasting some local folks making big differences.

Mike Thomas

Mike Thomas

Are you expert on Casey Anthony case? Find out - May 16, 2011 - Mike Thomas Sentinel columnist

Darryl E. Owens

Darryl E. Owens

50 years ago, a local man rode into history as a Freedom Rider in the Jim Crow South - May 13, 2011 - Sometimes I'll tackle a white-hot topic in this space that inspires readers to become writers.

Aaron Deslatte

Aaron Deslatte

Lawmakers want to measure everything – except their own work - May 15, 2011 - TALLAHASSEE -- While they were beefing up required measurements for teachers and state agencies, one of the least-discussed budget...

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Food and Health-Product Recalls

A gallery of recent food and health-related product recalls

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Red-light-camera laws enforced erratically when it comes to right turns

Red-light-camera laws enforced erratically when it comes to right turns

Red-light-camera tickets are issued so erratically in Central Florida that what is considered illegal in Apopka or Ocoee passes unnoticed in Orlando or Orange County.

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Earning good school grades to get tougher

Earning good school grades to get tougher

Getting good grades could soon be tougher for Florida's public schools.

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Gabrielle Giffords, Mark Kelly met for two hours before space shuttle Endeavour launch

Gabrielle Giffords, Mark Kelly met for two hours before space shuttle Endeavour launch

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Rings, a private note and red tulips connect wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to her husband Mark Kelly while he commands the 16-day space mission of shuttle Endeavour.

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It's that time of year for ozone alerts

It's that time of year for ozone alerts

Ozone smog has blanketed parts of Central Florida and the state in recent days, which isn't unusual in May but still causes much concern for health advocates.

Tom's Digs Blog Sentinel garden columnist Tom MacCubbin blogs about gardening year-round...
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