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Special Olympians dazzle at summer games
Thousands of spectators cheered and hollered as track runners bolted toward the finish line in this weekend's Special Olympics Florida's Summer Games. Alex Hernandez's mother and coach watched from the sidelines as the 18-year-old Winter Garden...
Tags: Winter Garden, Special Olympics, Cerebral Palsy, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Apopka
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Inside the Phillies column
The Philadelphia InquirerIt wasn't the most macho confession, but Dave Brundage has too much experience with the damage that can be done by a batted baseball to care. Like everyone else who saw the video footage from Tuesday night's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and...Tags: Erik Cordier, Spring Training, Baseball, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies
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Blue Jays pitcher Happ hit by line drive during Jays' win over Rays
The Sports XchangeMLB Team Report - Toronto Blue Jays - INSIDE PITCH The Blue Jays were still waiting for word on the condition of left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ, who was struck on the left side of the head in the second inning on Tuesday by a line drive from Rays center...Tags: Brett Cecil, Sergio Santos, Brandon Morrow, Brett Lawrie, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Blue Jays recover after liner injures pitcher
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Blue Jays recover after liner injures pitcher ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Pitcher R.A. Dickey called it "devastating." Maicer Izturis said the team was "in shock." Manager John Gibbons called it a "sickening sight." The Toronto Blue Jays...Tags: American League, Brett Lawrie, James Loney, Joel Peralta, Kyle Farnsworth
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Line drive to head of Happ mars Blue Jays win
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Line drive to head of Happ mars Blue Jays win ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Maicer Izturis' ninth-inning home run off reliever Joel Peralta powered Toronto's second ninth-inning comeback in two nights as the Blue Jays rallied for a 6-4...Tags: American League, Brett Lawrie, Joel Peralta, Kyle Farnsworth, J.P. Arencibia
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Florida travel calendar for January
Check out festivals and events in January across the state.
View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below:
Coming up this week
Jan. 26, Feb. 2: Just for Kids. SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando kicks off its...Tags: West Palm Beach, Fish and Reptiles, Orlando Hotels, Unity (music group), Islamorada
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Disney at center of state-subsidized plan to attract pro-soccer fans
With a rich assist from Florida taxpayers, Walt Disney World and local sports promoters are hoping to make Orlando a magnet for soccer fans this February. Disney and the Central Florida Sports Commission have organized the region's first formal "Soccer...
Tags: Orlando Hotels, Amusement and Theme Parks, Economy, Business and Finance, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel
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Nowhere to go but downhill
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Mike Matheny had just answered a reporter's question about the challenges of being a first-year manager when an unexpected situation presented itself. The visiting Cardinals were under the impression that the National...Tags: Grapefruit League, John Mozeliak , Boston Red Sox, Terry Francona, Baseball
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Show Kids raising funds for trip
The Washington County Show Kids, under the direction of Brenda Cauffman, will travel to Florida in February to compete in Twirl Mania at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex The girls will be entered in individual events, dance twirl teams and...Tags: Arts and Culture, Religious Festivals, Entertainment, PG Rated Movies, Christmas
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The World at 40
ORLANDO, Fla. — Back in 1971, Disney promised us the World. And that's precisely what it delivered — in spades.
Walt Disney World's castle door flew open Oct. 1 that year, unwrapping an entertainment complex that would go on to vastly...Tags: Orlando Hotels, Restaurants, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Entertainment, Travel
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Brigitte Zavithsanos: flag football Player of the Year
Brigitte Zavithsanos
Palm Beach Gardens sophomore
Pos.: QB/WR/S/P
Comment: Recorded 2,238 all-purpose yards, 36 touchdowns and had 17 interceptions. She led the Gators (16-2) to District 16 championship and state semifinals for first time since 2007....Tags: High School Sports, Palm Beach Gardens
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Hillcats Manager Salazar Back in Braves Camp after Losing Eye
Sports DirectorTwo weeks after being hit in the face by a line drive during a spring training game, Atlanta Braves coach and Lynchburg Hillcats Manager Luis Salazar was back at the Braves training facility at Disney's Wide World of Sports today. Salazar...Tags: Atlanta Braves, Spring Training, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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