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Orange honors 100+ principals of A-rated schools
Sentinel School Zone
Feb 01An enthusiastic Orange County School Board recognized the more than 100 principals who lead the district’s A-rated schools in a ceremony Tuesday night. The principals represent more than half of the schools in the 181,000-student district, the 10th-lar... »
Valencia students donate Nook readers to Evans students
Sentinel School Zone
Jan 30Students in an honors group at Valencia College have given 10 Nook electronic readers to students at Evans High School. Seventy-three students applied to win the devices, which are sold by Barnes & Noble, by writing an essay to answer the question: “Do... »
First Presbyterian votes to leave denomination
Orlandosentinel.com Breaking News
Jan 30Members of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando voted overwhelmingly Sunday to break away from the Presbyterian Church (USA) to join the conservative Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). »
Photos: Gingrich draws cheering crowd in The Villages
Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse
Jan 29Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich drew his largest central Florida crowd yet, estimates ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 cheering, sign-waving supporters welcoming him to the stage in a Barnes & Noble parking lot, in The Villages, Sunday afte... »
Florida Political News: Jan. 29, 2012
Fla PoliticsFront Page
Jan 29Our digest of, and commentary on today's Florida political news and punditry follows.Polls: Romney has "insurmountable" lead or its "tied"?Update: "Herman Cain, once considered the preferred choice of conservatives in the GOP presidential race, endorse... »
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Orlando Ballet takes 15 awards for school, students, choreography
Attention Must Be Paid
Feb 02The Orlando Ballet School had an especially strong showing at the semifinals of the 2012 Youth American Grand Prix, which took place in Tampa this year — winning the Outstanding School award for the eighth consecutive year. »
This week: Chocolate, Choo Choo Soul, Iceploration
Theme Park Rangers
Jan 30Did someone say chocolate? Here’s a quick look at what’s happening this week at Central Florida theme parks and attractions: + There are two servings of chocolate programs this Saturday at the Orange County Regional History Center. Food writer and hist... »
Selection Reminder: Orlando Ballet Uncorked at the Abbey!
Orlando Weekly Blogs
Jan 30Monday, Jan. 30 – Orlando Ballet Uncorked True ballet dancers of the kind that populate big-city companies spend a lifetime training their bodies to be something other than – higher than – human. To see a ballerina just “hang out” or stretch or do what... »
Photos: Gingrich draws cheering crowd in The Villages
Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse
Jan 29Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich drew his largest central Florida crowd yet, estimates ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 cheering, sign-waving supporters welcoming him to the stage in a Barnes & Noble parking lot, in The Villages, Sunday afte... »
CF News 13: Florida Decides Poll – Voters pick Romney to take on Obama
Florida Politics with Frank Torres
Jan 29This Florida Decides Poll has been getting a lot of national coverage. Mason-Dixon partnered with 13, Bay News 9, The Tampa Times and the Miami Herald to deliver these numbers that have Mitt Romney pulling away from Newt Gingrich. Take a look. ————————... »