Category Archives: April 2012

“Hay-Days” On The Beach

St. Lucie County in Florida has a long history with horses. Fort Pierce, the county seat, is still the final stop of the Florida Cracker Trail–a 120-mile route that was traditionally used to move cattle horses across the Sunshine State. … Continue reading

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Take It Day By Day

As one might imagine, overseeing a youth-sports program that caters to more than 6,000 children, ranging from 3 to 18 years old, requires having a solid foundation of policies in place–and the courage to stick to them. Karen Puskas, program … Continue reading

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Don’t Play The Fool

In 1969, The April Fools, a little-known film starring Jack Lemmon and Catherine Deneuve, was released. It was a simple, light movie about two people, unhappy in their own marriages, who find joy in each other and decide to run … Continue reading

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Splashing Good Times

For several years, splash pads and spray grounds have been identified as desired amenities for all types of recreational environments. What is it that has made these systems so successful? Here are the leading factors: Community Enhancement Splash play areas … Continue reading

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This-N-That

Life Jackets For Kids (S 2075) Bill Gaining Ground Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill requiring all children’s camps’ lakes and other swimming areas, except swimming and wading pools, to have one life jacket for each … Continue reading

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