Can The King Keep His Crown?

The bird saw it coming at the last minute, a bright yellow orb heading its way.  The bird split just in time and the orb kicked off the branch and fell to the ground, 343 feet from its origin.  The bird was spared, and potentially my living room window as well.  The orb?  It was a softball, a monster blast, hit by Chuck King in the farthest distance segment of last year’s Home Run Derby during the Veterans Classic Softball Tournament.  The challenge was on.  […]

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A Taste of India Cooking Demo

On Friday, Aug. 15, the Arbor Conference Center Dance Studio I was filled with the aromas of spices, simmering tomatoes, and rich cream as more than 60 residents gathered for a lively culinary demonstration. Attendees were treated to an engaging exploration of one of India’s most beloved dishes – butter chicken – guided by Shashi Ray and Usha Vargas. […]

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Sholom Park

As the Florida sun stretches across long summer afternoons, there’s a place where time slows and peace flows like a breeze through the trees – welcome to summer at Sholom Park. Just north of On Top of the World, Sholom Park isn’t a destination for loud crowds or flashy attractions. It’s a place for something […]

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Colors and Chaos

After the cast’s opening song, “True Colors,” a narrator steps forward to tell the audience that they will be hearing from the assembled crayons, who are visible in their large crayon box. Based on the children’s book “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt, each color complains to the child owner of a coloring book. […]

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