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Comprehensive News Feed for Astor, FL.

Results 1 - 20 of 53 in Astor, FL

  1. Elkton park dedicated to former mayor of 24 yearsRead the original story

    Thursday | The News-Review

    Elkton Mayor Rebecca Swearingen poses with Reva and Ron Weller of Astor, Fla., during a park dedication at 525 River Road in Elkton Wednesday.

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  2. Volunteers scoop up trash, history on St. Johns River

    Jun 8, 2008 | Orlando Sentinel

    As "Captain" Jeff White of Astor piloted his pontoon boat down the St. Johns River near Astor, he pointed out local landmarks to his passengers - such as piles of shells left by Indian tribes and the tip of a ...

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    Related Topix: Mount Dora, FL, Volusia County, FL, Lake County, FL

  3. Lake County community notes

    Jun 2, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    The Astor County Library invites residents to meet author John W. Turner from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the library, 54905 Alco Road, Astor.

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  4. New sports center opens in Mount Dora

    May 30, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... from 8 to 11:30 a.m. June 7. Volunteers are needed at the Butler Street Boat Ramp off of State Road 40, east side of Astor before the bridge. Lake County is participating in the event with Volusia County. Of the 10 cleanup sites, nine are on the ...

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  5. Learn about baseball's past in LeesburgRead the original story

    May 29, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... are needed. Details: 352-728-1364. Donate a pint A community blood drive is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Astor Moose Lodge, State Road 40, for residents in the north Lake County area. Donors will receive a free T-shirt and a hamburger ...

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  6. River-cleanup help sought

    May 27, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... organize the cleanup effort on the Lake County side of the river at the Butler Street Boat Ramp, 55400 Butler St., Astor. "We're getting more involved with water issues," Bowers said. He hopes next year Lake County will host as many as three sites. ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Volusia County, FL, Lake County, FL

  7. Golf scramble in Mount Dora will benefit SunriseArc

    May 26, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... in the west lobby of LRMC, 600 E. Dixie Ave. Proceeds go toward student scholarships. Preparing for hurricanes The Astor County Library will host a hurricane preparedness program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the library, 54905 Alco Road. John ...

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  8. Buy coffee, help kids in need get school supplies

    May 25, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... life Florida's Blood Centers will have a mobile unit on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the North Lake County Astor/Astor Park for a community blood drive. Donors will receive a free T-shirt and a free hamburger from the Astor Moose Lodge. ...

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  9. Memorial Day services and eventsRead the original story

    May 25, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. A number of veterans organizations are planning ceremonies Monday: Astor *Members of Astor VFW Post 4705 will conduct a memorial service at 9 a.m. at the Astor Cemetery, State Road 40. Afterward, ...

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  10. Volunteers sought for river cleanupRead the original story

    May 24, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... nine are on the Volusia side of the river. The Lake County site is at the Butler Street Boat Ramp, 55400 Butler St., Astor. "This is a great opportunity for Lake County to continue educating residents and visitors about the interconnectedness of the ...

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  11. 12th annual St. Johns River cleanup on June 7Read the original story

    May 24, 2008 | The News-Journal

    ... Point Park, at the west end of Nine Mile Point Road, Pierson Butler Street Boat Ramp, east end of Butler Street, Astor Ed Stone Park, 2990 W. State Road 44, DeLand French Avenue boat launch, at the dead end of French Avenue on the St. Johns, Orange ...

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  12. Get a jump on hurricane preparedness at Lake Square Mall expoRead the original story

    May 19, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... May 28 from the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie supermarket, State Road 19 north of Eustis. Boaters will launch from Astor, to continue cruising the river and Lake Monroe, with dinner at the Swamp House Restaurant. Details: 352-589-8939 or ...

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  13. Great roadside stands in Central FloridaRead the original story

    May 14, 2008 | Forkhead

    ... . (Closed for the season but will reopen in November.) And a new no-name find on State Road 40 at First Street in Astor . Bonus tip : This is not a true roadside stand, but Monterey Mushrooms , a commercial operation at 5949 Sadler Road in Zellwood, ...

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  14. Is that 'gluten-free'? FDA is working on the answer

    May 14, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... . (Closed for the season but will reopen in November.) *And a new no-name find on State Road 40 at First Street in Astor. Bonus tip: This is not a true roadside stand, but Monterey Mushrooms, a commercial operation at 5949 Sadler Road in Zellwood , ...

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    Related Topix: Celiac Disease, Health, Apopka, FL, Zellwood, FL

  15. Of sand traps and people who come to the rescue

    May 13, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... unfamiliar - a common occurrence - I usually look up directions on MapQuest. On Saturday, MapQuest got me out to Astor, where I was doing reporting for a story about kayakers on Lake George, just fine. The directions had me taking a clay track ... 2 comments

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  16. Brian C. McCoyRead the original story

    May 12, 2008 | Chillicothe Gazette

    ... his father and stepmother Delman (Theresa) McCoy, Jr., Morristown, TN; mother and stepfather Vicki (Larry) Leeson, Astor, FL; sister and brother-in-law Cheri (Todd) DeVors, Ashville, OH; half sisters Amyanda C. (George) Weston, Lenors, TN; and ...

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  17. Black Men family picnic set for today

    May 10, 2008 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... Harris will talk about her travels to all of the Little House on the Prairie sites from 11 a.m. to noon today at the Astor County Library, 54905 Alco Road. Harris will have a PowerPoint presentation with photographs of these sites along with ... 15 comments

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  18. Astorian Weekend Edition 08.05.08Read the original story

    May 8, 2008 | Joey in Astoria

    Well, it's been so nice this week, finally warming up. Thought it will be less terrific this weekend than during the week, don't let that deter you from going out and having fun.

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  19. Astorian Weekend Edition - May 8, 2008 By Meg of Joey in AstoriaRead the original story

    May 7, 2008 | About.com

    Astorian Weekend Edition - May 8, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria Happy Mother's Day! Our own Foodista has some suggestions on where to take mom this Sunday on her special day.

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

    May 6, 2008 | Volusia

    ... Point Park, at the west end of Ninemile Point Road, Pierson Butler Street Boat Ramp, east end of Butler Street, Astor (Lake County) Ed Stone Park, 2990 W. State Road 44, DeLand French Avenue boat launch / Starks Landing, (where French Avenue meets ...

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