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    Rest in Peace Dickey Betts

    It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard 'Dickey' Betts (December 12, 1943 - April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old. The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch passed away earlier today at...
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    Happy Easter

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    BJ's or Sam's Club or Costco?

    I've never been a member of any. All 3 are close enough to shop at. I never thought it is worth joining but now found deep discounts on Groupon. What do you buy most at these stores? Groceries or goods or gas?
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    Sebring 12 Hours

    Party or Sportscar race? IMSA at Sebring was 3 long days of action on track for me with 2 Porsche Carrera Cup races, 2 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Cup races, 2 Mazda MX-5 Cup races, a 2 hour Michelin Pilot Challenge race, and a 12 Hours of Sebring IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race. The...
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    R.I.P. Ken Squier

    Long time CBS sports announcer, Nascar Hall of Fame inductee passed away, age 88. I never heard a bad word about him. He always did his job focused on everyone but himself. He was the first who called the Daytona 500 "The Great American Race". My first Daytona 500 was in 1979. I was a kid, got...
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    OTHER COLLEGE Games

    Nothing else on tv, so I'm watching MAC ball. 9-1 Toledo at 6-4 Bowling Green. Scot Loefler was UF QB coach in '09-'10, coaching Bowling Green. They have a great WR from Belle Glade, Odieu Hiliare. Also rotatating a QB from Buchholz, Camden Orth. Their best RB is from Daytona Mainland. BG 28...
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    What is your favorite Florida State Park?

    Thanks to an executive order from Gov Ron, State Parks Annual Passes and Gold Sportsman Hunting/Fishing License are half price Great Outdoors Initiative Price Reduction The Great Outdoors Initiative encourages Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, including our...
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    Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 26 - Sept. 8

    This is great because I ran out of paper towels today. Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Aug. 26 - Sept. 8 Florida Dept. of Revenue - Sales Tax Holidays and Exemption Periods 2023 Florida Disaster...
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    Indy 500

    300,000 people at the race today. It was a spectacle, good first half, action packed second half, 3 late red flags inviting a little criticism and controversy at the finish. One crash was near terrifying when a wheel flew over the fence and barely missed the seats. Jupiter, Florida driver Kyle...
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    NHL playoffs

    2 for 1 hockey tonight. Going to the 4th overtime now, 2-2 Florida at Carolina. Game is on TNT. The studio talking heads are wanting them to move the nets up to the blue lines to end this game. :popcorn: Gretzky is with them, he told a cool story about a goalie he knew that wore 13 pair of...
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    FSU professor is an academic fraud

    Looks like he has suddenly left his $190k per year job. Eric Stewart has been there since 2006. He was exposed a few years ago, but FSU did nothing about it.... "This study, along with four more written by Stewart, ranging from 2006 to 2015, were retracted amidst this debate – leading to FSU...
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    R.I.P. Wayne Swinny

    Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny has passed away from a spontaneous brain hemmorage. Thoughts & Prayers to the band and their families. Saliva's lead vocalist grew up in Jacksonville. The band just played Main Street Daytona for Bike Week.
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    Welcome to Rockville

    Line up just announced for 2023
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    Free music festival in Casselberry

    The music is free, the beer is not. Coolers ARE allowed. Selwyn and Mike are top notch guitar players, constantly touring the USA & the world. Curtis is the man who John Belushi based his Blues Brothers character on. IDK anything about Too Slim. Event Schedule: 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Selwyn Birchwood...
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    R.I.P. Mama Louise

    "Despite its prime location in a thriving African American business district, H&H Restaurant is perhaps best remembered today for its connections to Macon’s rich music heritage. Recently discovered and recording right up the street, the Allman Brothers Band supposedly pooled their money together...
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    Music festival in Gainesville

    The BASH Music Festival | Gainesville, FL Free general admission, or buy tix up front. Depot Park, bring your own blanket/chair. No coolers. These bands are good. Nov. 5-6 SAT.- Drive By Truckers, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown SUN.- Mavis Staples, Larkin Poe, 3 stages, 30 bands
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    Umpire knocked woozy, continues calling pitches

    I happened to tune in to STL vs Yankees game and see the home plate umpire take a nasty foul tip off his noggin, the catcher hugged / grabbed him to stop him from falling out. After a couple minutes to recover, he said 'Play Ball.' This is funny because its an umpire who literally couldn't see...
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    NHL: Can the Bolts 3 peat? - Conference Finals start 06/01

    Tampa swept the Florida Panthers and seem to be in a groove as the playoffs move on. Florida had the best regular season record. The Lightning will play the winner of NY Rangers or Carolina Hurricanes. In the West, the Edmonton Oilers lead Calgary 3-1 and Colorado leads STL Blues 3-2. I tuned...
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    NHL Winter Classic

    St Louis Blues have swagger, they showed up in Minnesota wearing tropical shirts, shorts, and flip flops in -8* temps. They lead 6-2 after 2 periods. Blues show up for record cold Winter Classic in beachwear
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    Emmitt Smith going NASCAR racing

    Cool to see Emmitt will be around the garage sometimes. Jesse is a popular driver, great choice to partner with. The Xfinity Series will be better with this team. Jesse Iwuji teams with Emmitt Smith for Xfinity Series ride in '22 | NASCAR
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