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Astor News

Local news for Astor, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday | The Orlando Sentinel

Of sand traps and people who come to the rescue

“Not to be rude, but you aren't from around here, are you?”

I've only been working in Lake County for about 4 1/2 months, so when I go somewhere unfamiliar - a common occurrence - I usually look up directions on MapQuest. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Saturday May 10 | The Orlando Sentinel

Black Men family picnic set for today

The Coalition of Black Men for Positive Change will have an outdoor family picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Ferran Park in downtown Eustis. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Wednesday May 7 | Volusia

Get busy with the St. Johns River Cleanup Saturday, June 7

In conjunction with National River Cleanup Week, the 12th annual St. Johns River Cleanup will begin at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 7. Boaters, scouts, civic organizations, environmental groups, businesses and ... via Volusia

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Friday Apr 25 | Tallahassee Democrat

Florida Highway Patrol aircraft helps catch man in carjacked sedan

By Nic Corbett * DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER * April 25, 2008 A man in a stolen car with a loaded .22-caliber rifle in the back was caught Thursday morning by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper looking for speeders ... via Tallahassee Democrat

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Apr 5, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

Historian to relate story of Woodlea House

“People just love hearing the story over and over.”

Local historian Bob Grenier is doing what he can to make sure Tavares' historic Woodlea House, which was destroyed in an arson fire last year, isn't forgotten. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Related Topix: Tavares, FL, Lake County, FL

Mar 30, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

Memorial regatta planned at Wooton

Tavares and the Classic Raceboat Association will host the second annual Bernie and Jane Little Memorial Regatta on Saturday and April 6 at Wooton Park in downtown Tavares on Lake Dora. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Mar 12, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

Bikers get 850 warnings

“Our goal was to be highly visible”

Lake County deputies issued more than 850 warnings to motorcycle riders during the 10-day Bike Week that officially ended March 9, according to agency figures. via The Orlando Sentinel

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Mar 9, 2008 | WFLA-AM Tampa

Florida Holds An Interesting Record

Motorists heading east on State Road 40 past Mill Dam might notice that the road begins to rise and fall in ridges. via WFLA-AM Tampa

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Related Topix: Ocala, FL

Mar 9, 2008 | Seacoast Online

Cruising Florida in a houseboat

“There's a whole bunch of them”

"Come out manatees, show yourselves," my friend Kate called out from the deck of our 46-foot houseboat Ibis. via Seacoast Online

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Feb 18, 2008 | Ocala.com

Ocala National Forest's sand pine ecosystem is world's largest

“We don't think about the oxygen those trees are producing or the water going down into the aquifer”

Motorists heading east on State Road 40 past Mill Dam might notice that the road begins to rise and fall in ridges. via Ocala.com

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Astor, Florida is located in Lake County. Zip codes in Astor include 32102.