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Four-wheeling the dirt trails at Lazy Springs Recreational Park in Hendry County. The park changed ownership Sept. 22 and plans are now to close the site as of the end of November.
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As old rural Florida vanishes, so too does a beloved recreation park -- but not to development
Eileen Kelley
Lazy Springs has attracted Jeep enthusiasts, dirt bike riders and kayakers for 25 years. It closes for good after Nov. 30.

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Coach Donnie Keller instructs a student of Wilson's Fit Futures in proper lifting technique.
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Kids' fitness classes teach much more than exercise
Cary Barbor
A gym in Bonita Springs holdsfree fitness classes for 11 to 17 year olds. It turns out,the students are learning a whole lot more than justproper exercise technique.
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Cameratta Companies, developer of the large Kingston residential and commercial development in eastern Lee County shown in blue, held a groundbreaking this week despite facing legal challenges
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Cameratta Companies break ground at Kingston despite legal challenges
Tom Bayles
Cameratta Companies held the official ceremony on Thursday for Kingston, which years from now will have roughly 10,000 residences and 700,0000 square feet of commercial space. Kingston is currently facing legal challenge
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American bald eagle at Myakka State park, Sarasota
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Florida state parks offer free admission for all on Veterans Day
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Last year's winner in the Florida State Parks professional and hobbyist landscape division was a photo named "Alligator Sunrise," which was taken at Myakka River State Park east of Sarasota by Deb Skinner. "Like many photos in this category, it all comes down to timing and light. That is exactly what happened with this shot."
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