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Oceanaire Beach Cottage in Vero Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ week
$ 1,550 - $ 2,500 / month
vacation rental description
Cute and cozy updated cottage within a short walk to Vero's pristine beaches. Lush landscaping, well-appointed furnishings in a neighborhood setting. Granite countertops and new cabinets in spacious kitchen. Separate dining room for entertaining or setting out a lavish feast! Enjoy outdoor living under majestic oaks. What a vacation!
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Harriet Yemm 772-559-9461
house rental amenities
Beach toys, bikes, barbeque grill. Jacuzzi tub.
activities and attractions in Vero Beach Atlantic Coast Central
Activities and attractions in Vero Beach and
Atlantic Coast Central
Swimming, fishing,
boating, surfing, scuba or sky diving are only a few of the recreational
opportunities available to you in Indian River County. There are 19 private and
public golf courses convenient to every community. Like tennis? There are
numerous public tennis courts through out the county as well as private tennis
clubs and housing developments built around tennis. Need More? Try our hiking
and biking trails, riverside camping and seaside picnic facilities all
available to you year-round.
You will never be stuck
for a place to eat in Indian River County. The Vero Beach dining experience can
be found beachside as well as on the river and mainland. Travel north or south
along Hwy A1A to reach other well known eateries including the two restaurants
located in the Disney Resort.
Travel over the bridge
to dine at one of the many restaurants on Royal Palm Pointe or visit the
Historic Downtown area for a variety of cuisines. All along US Hwy 1 as well as
Rt. 60 you can find most any type of eating establishment that will please the
whole family.
Shopping in Indian River
County is truly an exhilarating experience. From its charming independently
owned shops along the beaches and mainland to the quaint shops in Sebastian's
fishing village environment. Historic Downtown Vero Beach is home to many fine
shops and eating establishments while Route 60 west to I-95 is where you can
find the larger malls and shopping centers.
Free from the overcrowding
found in other tourist communities, Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River
County are indeed a shoppers dream.
Water is the main
attraction in Indian River County and the catalyst for two of its biggest
sports: boating and fishing.
The miles of calm waters, protected from the Atlantic Ocean by the barrier
islands, provide residents and tourists with many types of boating
opportunities. If you don't own a boat, deep sea fishing boats can
be chartered along the Indian River County coastline. Leisure cruises
operate out of both Vero Beach and Sebastian. And for those who like
airboating, Stick Marsh in the northwest corner of Indian River County
provides just the opportunity. Canoes and kayaks can also be rented from
various places including areas around the Sebastian Inlet
If you have a boat
and it is not moored at a marina, there are places in Indian River County that
provide free launching ramps and parking spaces:
Riverside Park, MacWilliam Park, East Oslo Road, Round Island
Park, Sebastian Yacht Club on Indian River Drive, Dale Wimbrow Park,
Donald MacDonald Park, Wabasso Causeway, Fellsmere Grade, Blue Cypress
Lake (Route 60 west of Vero Beach), and St. Johns Marsh - Barney Green (CR 512
west to Fellsmere).
If you are new to boating and have not launched a boat before, the State
of Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission/Boating has put together tips on boat
launching and other safety information.
The waters off Vero
Beach and all of Indian River County provide year-round enjoyment for people of
all ages. For saltwater fishing, besides the deeper, offshore waters, Sebastian
Inlet is a premier location. Boaters can cruise the shallow waters or anchor
near the jetties where grouper, snapper, and king mackerel abound. Further out,
dolphin, wahoo, tuna and marlin keep fishermen busy. To try your hand
at Offshore Fishing.
For those without boats, the Sebastian Inlet Park has two jetties reaching
into the Atlantic. Surf fishing and walking along the miles of
shoreline also provide great recreation.
License Information:
- Licenses
are required for all non residents regardless of where they are fishing
- For residents, licenses are required when fishing from a
boat, shore, jetty. etc. (exemptions
are children under 16 and residents over 65).
Inland lakes and
the Sebastian River produce large mouth bass, black crappie, bluegills,
and other gamefish. The best locations are Blue Cypress Lake which covers 6,554 acres at the western end of
Indian River County--about 25 miles from Vero Beach on Route 60. The Stick Marsh a 6,500 acre reservoir in the northwest corner
of Indian River County which has been named one of the Top Ten Black Bass Lakes
in Florida by the Florida State Game Commission; and anywhere along the St.
Sebastian River.
Water License: A license is required
for all fresh water fishermen unless they are under 16 or over 65.
Surfing and Skim
Three miles of Atlantic
beach offer some of the best surfing on the East Coast. One of the most
consistent surf breaks in Florida is Sebastian Inlet's first peak, located next
to the north jetty. Another hot surf spot is Monster Hole--located about 1/3
mile off the beach, on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. The contour of the
ocean floor rises up and when the surf is big, the waves form long lines,
giving a long ride. Sebastian Inlet
Some of the other areas surfed by the locals are Wabasso Beach and Spanish
Diving & Snorkeling
Vero Beach and Indian
River County have some of the most unique places to dive.
& Snorkeling
Great diving sites extend from the Sebastian Inlet to Round Island, including
coral and artificial reefs and the site of the 1715 wreck of the Spanish
galleon in the south end of Vero Beach.
There are four artificial reefs along the beaches of Indian River County, about
200-300 feet off shore. The first, deployed in 1987 by FP&L, is located
along the south beach of Vero Beach at a depth of 38 feet. The remaining three
were placed in 1999 by the Indian River County Government and are located at
depths of 66, 71 and 73 feet along the beach front of Vero Beach.
This unique habitat is a nursery for all types of marine life –
turtles, lobsters, manatees, rays, sharks, and over 200 species of fish and the
Oculina Varacosa, Oculina Diffusia, fire, and a few other types of coral. The
reef begins at about the Sebastian Inlet and runs unbroken to Riomar. It then
picks up again off Sandypoint and extends a little south of the
Ft Pierce Inlet. This reef, which parallels the coastline, is located very
close to shore and extends out about a half mile.
The reefs foundations
are exposed limestone formations which rise up from the bottom in various shapes
and sizes. Some areas can be seen at low tide like the Riomar reef. The
limestone ledges in some areas jet up from the bottom like huge monolithic
outcroppings with vast caverns that disappear into the abyss. The ledges are
very pronounced in the Vero Beach area with some of the highest 'Relief' --as
referred to by engineers -- found anywhere. This habitat is most unique
and is not found this close to the coastline anywhere else.
Parks and Camping
Whether you prefer to spend your vacation in a setting closer
to nature, or if you just want to spend a night or two shedding the
trappings of civilization, Indian River County is a great place for being
The St. Sebastian River
Preserve State Park can
be reached without a boat. There are five primitive campsites in the
preserve. North entrance is on CR 507 just north of the C54 canal.
South Entrance is on CR 512, just west of CR 510.
If you're looking
to be surrounded by water, the picturesque Islands in the Indian River are what
you're looking for. Many rules and regulations apply and there's no
electricity, but what can replace the sound of water lapping gently on the
shore as you close your eyes for a sound sleep? For details about camping
on the Islands in the Indian River Lagoon, visit Verobeach online
Only islands designated as "Active Recreation" are suitable for
overnight camping. To coordinate camping activities on the islands North
of Vero Beach contact the DEP office at 3783 N. Indian River Drive, Cocoa FL or
visit Florida's Department of Environmental Protection website for general
The Donald MacDonald
Campgrounds on the banks of the St.
Sebastian River not only offer primitive campsites, but also have other
amenities such as restrooms, hot and cold water, showers, an observation
boardwalk and nature trails.
Sebastian Inlet State Park on State Road A1A also offers 51 campsites -- all with water,
electrical hook-ups, a fire ring with grill and a picnic table.
For those who want to freshwater fish and camp, Blue Cypress Lake west of Vero Beach offers facilities.
Parks - There are also RV
parks in the area -- I-95 & CR 512 (Exit 69) in Sebastian, and US Hwy 1,
just south of Sebastian in Wabasso.
There are 29 Parks throughout Indian River County maintained by the State,
Cities, or the County (a complete list is given below). These areas
provide residents and visitors a place to unwind and have fun and
each has something unique to offer. Parks and amenities are listed by the city
or area in which the park is located. There are Beach Parks, River Parks,
and Interior Parks. For those near water, please see the water
safety guidelines and Beach Flag Advisory.
Golden Sands Beach Park: North A1A (1.4 miles north of County Rte 510), restrooms &
showers, picnic tables & grills, playground
Humiston Park:
Ocean Drive (300 yards south of Beachland Blvd.), restrooms & showers,
picnic tables & grills, playground
Jaycee Park:
Ocean Drive or State Rte A1A (north of Beachland Blvd.), restrooms &
showers, picnic tables & grills, playground, volleyball pit, restaurant
South Beach Park: at end of 17th Street Bridge, east of State Rte A1A, restrooms
& showers, picnic tables & grills, playground
Tracking Station Park: State Rte A1A one mile north of Beachland Blvd, entrance by
convenience store & Eckerds Pharmacy, restrooms & showers, picnic
tables & grills, playground
Round Island Beach Park: South State Rte A1A,
restrooms & showers, picnic tables & grills, playground
Beach Parks on the Indian River
Bethel Creek House: State Rte A1A opposite Jaycee Park on Bethel Creek Canal.
Riverside Park: south
of east end of Merrill Barber Bridge (Beachland Blvd), --
restrooms & showers, picnic tables & grills, fitness trail, tennis
complex, boat ramp
MacWilliam Park: north of east end of Merrill Barber Bridge (Beachland Blvd),
boat ramp, baseball complex
Round Island Park West: south State Rte A1A at County Line
boat ramp, restrooms & showers, picnic tables & grills, playground
A.W. Young Park: 21st Street east of Indian River Blvd. (on the west side of the
Indian River) restrooms & showers, picnic tables & grills
Beach Inland Recreational Parks
Charles Park:
15th Street & 24th Avenue, restrooms, picnic tables & grills,
Gifford Park:
4680 43rd Court, restrooms, sports activities areas
Kiwanis-Hobart Park: 58th Avenue & 77th Street,
restrooms, picnic tables & grills, playground, baseball
Leisure Square:
3705 16th Street,
a wonderful facility with swimming pool, ball fields, basketball, indoor
racquetball, restrooms, picnic tables, restrooms
19th Street & 25th Avenue Park
16th Street Complex: 16th Street at 17th Avenue, across from Vero Beach High School -
restrooms, ballfields
Piece of Pie Park: 37th Avenue & Atlantic Boulevard in MacAnsh Park: playground
Pocahontas Park: 21st Street & 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach:
shuffleboard, picnic tables
South Country Regional Park: 20th Avenue off Oslo Road: sports fields, restrooms, playground
Troy Moody Park: Victory Blvd. & Cordova Avenue
Parks on the Ocean
Sebastian Inlet State Park, State Route A1A.
Known for its fishing, surfing, and quiet beaches.
on the Indian River (in or near Sebastian)
Main Street Boat Dock: Indian River Drive at Main Street: boat ramp
Riverview Park:
at end of County Rte 512 and Indian River Drive boat ramp, large pavilion
with picnic tables, playground, volleyball pit
on the San Sebastian River
Donald MacDonald/Dale Wimbrow Park: County Rte 505, two miles south of US 1
intersection in Roseland, boat ramp, camping, restrooms, playground
Roseland Community Center & Park: Bay Street and 130th Street
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, (State Park). North entrance is on
CR 507 just north of the C-54 canal. South Entrance is on CR 512, just
west of CR 510 and Sebastian River Middle School. Open 8am to 5pm.
The 22,000 acre preserve offers 40 miles of hiking, biking and horseback,
riding trails, primitive camping and fishing.
Recreational Parks in Sebastian
Barber Street Sports Complex & Park: Barber Street & Tulip Drive: restrooms &
sports field
Easy Street Park: Lake Drive & Easy Street: lake
Lake Hardee Park: Barber Street & Lake Drive: picnic tables & fitness
Schumann Drive Park: Schumann Drive & Englar Drive: tennis
Parks on the Ocean
Treasure Shores Park: State Rte A1A three miles north of County Rte 510,
-- restrooms & showers, picnic tables (no fires)
Wabasso Beach Park: end of County Rte. 510,
restrooms & showers
Wabasso Causeway Park: County Rte 510 at the Wabasso Bridge
boat ramp, fishing pier, restrooms, picnic tables & grills
West Wabasso Park: 64th Avenue & 89th Place: restrooms, picnic tables &
grill, playground
St. Sebastian River State Buffer Preserve, off County Rte. 512 in Fellsmere.
(State Park)
Fellsmere Little League Field: County Rte 512 at Broadway: restrooms, playground, baseball field
Oleander Street: South Oleander Street off County Rte. 512: restrooms, playground
Washington Park at Carter Subdivision: South Orange Street
RECREATIONAL PARKS -- WEST OF Vero Beach
Blue Cypress Lake Park, located 28 miles west of Vero Beach and approximately 4 miles
north of State Road 60 on Blue Cypress Road, is famous for excellent freshwater
fishing and the beautiful cypress which surrounds the shore. You can rent boats
and purchase bait. Restrooms, water, and picnic areas are available.
Things To Do
What to do for a day, a
weekend, a week. Check on the attractions listed below. See
what's being launched at the Kennedy Space Center
Grant Historical House & Fisherman's Park
The Grant Historical
House is a restored cracker home that was moved to the Indian River in
1916. This scenic 7.48-acre community river park, located off U.S.
Hwy 1 adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon, is a perfect wayside park for
travelers and a convenient site for community events. The shaded pavilion and
grill with restrooms nearby, the 2,000' walking path, and the 630' riverfront
boardwalk invite picnics and leisurely strolls. While a 200' fishing dock
accommodates fishing, and although boat launching is not allowed, boaters may
tie up to the dock to access the restrooms and picnic area. The Grant
Historical House is open 10am-4pm, Tuesday through Friday; the park is
open from sunrise to sunset. 5795 US Hwy 1, Grant, FL 32949.
Branch Oceanographic Institute
Harbor Branch
Oceanographic Institution, Inc. (HBOI) is one of the world's leading
not-for-profit oceanographic research organizations dedicated to exploring the
earth's oceans, estuaries and coastal regions, for the benefit of mankind. They
are located at: 5600 N. US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34946.
River Citrus Museum
The museum traces the
history of the local citrus industry from its beginnings, from Spanish
explorers through today's high-tech processing and marketing techniques.
See historical photographs, old farm tools, tools, antique citrus labels,
industry archives, original harvesting equipment and gift shop. There are
also guided citrus tours. Inside the Heritage Center at 2140 14th Ave.,
Vero Beach, FL 32960 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Botanical Garden
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, McKee Botanical Garden is
an 18-acre subtropical garden. Its unique hammock supports a dense and
diverse botanical collection as well as several restored architectural
treasures. The Gardens are located at 350 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL
32962. Closed Mondays. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission: $6
adults; Seniors (65+) $5; Children (5-12) $3.50. Under 5 free.
Members: free. Visit the McKee Botanical Gardens.
The McLarty Museum offers displays of items taken from the shipwrecked Spanish
Plate Fleet of 1715. Through audio presentations and dioramas, museum
visitors learn about Spanish ships and their cargos: gold, jewelry, silver,
pewter, dyes, spices, silks, and minerals. An observation deck built like
a Spanish galleon was recently added. A 45-minute movie, "Treasure:
What Dreams Are Made Of," chronicles modern salvaging efforts.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Admission is $1. Children
under 6 are free. The McLarty Museum is located at 13180 N. SR A1A,
Vero Beach, FL 32963.
Observation and Education Center is a waterfront wildlife observation and nature education center
located on Florida's east coast in downtown Fort Pierce. The Center lies
just west of the Atlantic ocean and overlooks the nationally recognized Indian
River Lagoon, a saltwater estuary and Moore's Creek, a freshwater creek and
historical resting spot for the Florida manatee. The Manatee Center
is located at 480 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
Admission: $ 1.00 per person; Children under 6 free with Adult; Members
Fisher Treasure Museum
Shipwreck artifacts and
treasure from both the Atocha which sank off Key West in 1622 and the 1715
Fleet which sank off the Treasure Coast between Sebastian Inlet and Fort
Pierce. Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $1.50 children. Under 6
are free. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Noon to 5
p.m. Sunday. 1322 U.S 1, Sebastian, FL 32958.
A 298-acre park located east of US 1 on Oslo Road. The rustic trails,
observation towers and platform and canoe dock at the Oslo Riverfront
Conservation Area are open to the public from dawn to dusk each day.
Trained nature guides share their knowledge of history, flora and fauna during
special guided walks which begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the
park entrance on the north side of Oslo Road, east of U.S.1 behind the Vero
South Shopping Plaza.
Fishing Museum
The museum is devoted to
educating the public on the rich cultural history of Sebastian's fishing
industry. Inside the museum are replicas of a fish house and dock, the
traditional heart of the industry. A 24-minute video presentation explores
the history and vast diversity of the wildlife within the Indian River.
The Museum is located at the Sebastian Inlet State Park, south side of the
Sebastian Inlet Bridge off SR A1A. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum is free. Park admission fee of $3.25 per car applies.
Fishing Museum Talks
Come to the Sebastian
Fishing Museum for an interpretive program. You might learn about sea turtles,
land crabs, seabeans, or wildlife rescue from a park ranger. You might learn
how to fish for snook or flounder, how to smoke your catch, or how to make a
castnet. You might take a walk with a ranger along the beach or through the
hammock. Programs are free with normal park entrance fee.
Marine Station
The Smithsonian Marine
Station (SMS) is a research center specializing in marine biodiversity and
ecosystems of Florida. Research focuses on the Indian River Lagoon and the
offshore waters of Florida's east central coast, with comparative studies
throughout coastal Florida. The Station is a facility of the National Museum of
Natural History and is a part of the Smithsonian Institution
in Washington, DC. For more information visit the SMS Web
site. Address: 701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
Lucie County Marine Center
The St. Lucie County
Marine Center houses the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit and cares for
their maintenance and management. The exhibit shows that a marine
ecosystem is a complex community of plants and animals interacting with each
other and their environment, and that humans can think of themselves as an
integral part of the larger ecosystem known as earth. Address: 401 Seaway
Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
SEAL Museum
On the original training
site of the first U.S. Navy Frogmen is a showcase that honors Naval Combat Demolition
Units (NCDUs), Scouts and Raiders, Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs), and Sea,
Air, Land Teams (SEALs). Many outdoor displays from a Vietnam era Huey
helicopter to SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) and even Apollo training space
capsules are available for visitors for an up-close view. Inside
the unique museum is a theater that runs films of the very tough SEAL
training and other frogman operations. History and world geography comes alive
in the context of the wars and conflicts in which America's most extraordinary
fighting men were involved. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6 - 12,
free under 6. Open 10 to 4 Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 4 Sunday. 3300 N.
A1A, N. Hutchinson Island, Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 The Navy SEAL Museum is next to
Pepper Park which has a lovely ocean beach. Bring the family and spend the
whole day!
Beach Museum of Art
This renovated and
expanded 55,412 sq. ft. arts facility features five art galleries, sculpture
garden, and education wing that includes seven studio classrooms, an art
library, seminar rooms, and a 3,800 sq. ft. outdoor studio and foundry, a
250-seat state-of-the-art auditorium, museum store, and exceptional public
spaces for art installations and public programs. The CFTA is located at
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963. For more information,
visit Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Vero Beach Railroad Station Exhibit Center
The museum has a
permanent model railroad display depicting a journey through Indian River
County and other changing displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. No admission fee. 2336 14th Ave, Vero Beach,
an Hour
Andretti Thrill Park
Offers Go Kart Tracks, Water Rides, Children's Rides, Miniature Golf, Inside
Games - Arcade, Laser Runner and Slot Cars. Activities are priced
individually or as a package. Open 7 days a week. Weekdays until
10pm, weekends until midnight. 3960 South Babcock St.
Melbourne, FL 32901.
Astronomy courses; pictures of asteroids, eclipses and special Hale-Bopp
archive. Laser light shows. Call the Planetarium for hours and view the
list of shows. 1519 Clearlake Rd., Cocoa, FL 32922.
Museum of Art & Science
The Brevard Museum of
Art and Science features exhibitions by internationally and nationally known
artists as well as Florida artists representing a variety of styles, periods,
and media. The Museum complex includes the Harris Auditorium, two Museum
Shops, the Foosaner Educational Wing, Science Center and Art Museum. Located in
Old Eau Gallie, one of Brevard County's historic districts and one block from
the Indian River. 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL. Visit
their web site for
exhibitions and calendar of events. Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Rocks Preserve
is a magnificent 73 acre
barrier island sanctuary located on Jupiter Island, between the Atlantic Ocean
and the Indian River Lagoon. Blowing Rocks protects a variety of natural
habitats, including beach dune, coastal strand, mangrove wetlands, tropical hammock
and oak hammock. The Preserve is located on Jupiter Island -
South Beach Road (CR707) - and is open to the public from 9:00am to 4:30pm
daily except major holidays.
Situated on 56+ acres,
the Zoo has over 460 animals representing 119 different species from Latin
America, Native Florida, Asia and Australia. Open 10:00 am-5:00 pm
daily. 8225 N. Wickham Road (Wickham Road exit off I-95. visit the
Brevard Zoo website.
Ranch Tours
Tours of a 60-year old,
20,000 acre, working cattle ranch and citrus grove. Located 12 miles west
of I-95 off Orange Ave (SR 68), Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
Florida Ranch
The Crescent J. Ranch, a working cattle ranch and nature preserve, offers
wilderness tours, hose riding, overnight trail rides and petting zoo.
Tours are 9am, 12p, 3p, and 6p seven days a week. The
Ranch is located on 441, Kenansville, FL 34739. Just south
of route 192. Or visit their website at Forever Florida Ranch.
Pierce Jai Alai
The world's fastest ball game, Jai-Alai originated in the Basque Country of
Northern Spain. The game was played outdoors using the church walls as the
first playing courts.
Jai-Alai in America originated in Miami and has been in Ft. Pierce since
1750 S. Kings Highway, Fort. Pierce, FL 34950
Energy Encounter
Hands-on exhibits show
how energy is produced. For overview, marine-life programs, and calendar
of events visit the FPL Energy Encounter website. 6501 S. State
Road, A1A, Gate B., South Hutchinson Island, Fort. Pierce, FL 34950.
The College of Sea Turtle Knowledge is open through June 4 from Wednesday and
Sunday from 10am-3pm. Summer hours (June 10-Aug 1) are 10am-3pm Tuesday
through Friday.
of Refuge - Stuart
Built in 1875, oldest structure in Martin County built as a haven for
ship-wrecked sailors and travelers. Model ship collections, tropical and
native fish aquariums, changing exhibits relating to the colorful history
of the structure and the Florida coast. 301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL
Inlet Lighthouse and the Florida History Center and Museum
The Jupiter Inlet
Lighthouse was completed in 1860 just before the civil war and is
maintained by the Florida History Center & Museum in cooperation with The
United States Coast Guard. 805 N. US Hwy 1, Jupiter, FL 33458.
Greyhound Park
Melbourne Greyhound Park
is open year round 7 days a week. Live greyhound racing is here November thru
April. The best in simulcast wagering is always available. Bet on Greyhounds,
Thoroughbreds, Harness Racing and Jai-Alai. Located just a short drive from all
major Florida Attractions. The park is located at 1100 N. Wickham Rd,
Melbourne, FL 32901
Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Air Station
The Kennedy Space Center
website gives information on launches, ticket prices, tours, exhibits and
press information.
Marine Life Center of Juno Beach
The Marinelife Center is
a non-profit education and conservation facility dedicated to the conservation
and preservation of our marine environment. 4200 U.S. Hwy 1, Loggerhead
Park, Juno Beach, FL 33408. Admission is free, donations are
York Mets/St Lucie Mets
Thomas J. White Sports Complex, Peacock Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Spring training during March. St. Lucie Mets home games, April -
Air Command - Warbird Museum
6600 Tico Road,
Titusville, FL 32780
Historic military aircraft and memorabilia museum. Warbird Airshow in March.
than Two Hours
Florida Zoological Park
21-acre Zoo nestled in a lush forest of palms, tall pines and stately live oak.
View elephants, hippos, mandrills, lemurs, leopards, cougars, reptiles, and
many more exotic animals from an elevated boardwalk. 3755 N.W. Highway 17-92,
at I-4 (exit 52) at Sanford, FL 32771
Street Station
Florida's number one nighttime dining, shopping & entertainment
complex. 129 W. Church St., Orlando, FL 32801
Located in
the center of Florida, about 75 miles west of Vero Beach. Home
Tower, a national historic
landmark and home of the annual International Carillon Festival. Other
attractions include Depot Museum,
featuring local history and railroad memorabilia, Spook Hill where objects appear to defy gravity as they
roll uphill, and the National Historic District, Downtown Lake Wales.
Visit the historic Lake Wales website for more information.
World of Florida
When you arrive at Sea
World, what you discover is a world class theme park that is a stunning tribute
to the wonders of marine life. Unlike other theme parks, Sea World
is not broken up into lands or themed areas. The park itself is one big,
focused theme. No matter who you are, you would be hard pressed not to be
impressed by Sea World. Some of the "don't miss" events
are: Journey to Atlantis; Terrors of the Deep; Manatee's -- the Last
Generation?; Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island; and Shamu Stadium. For
details visit the Sea World website. 7007 Sea World Dr., Orlando,
Universal Studios Escape
Two enormous theme
parks (Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Islands of
Adventure); plus shopping, dining and live entertainment. 1000
Universal Studios Plaza Orlando, FL 32801
Walt Disney World Resort
The World's #1 Vacation
Destination. Explore. Visit Mickey and friends and all the
theme parks -- Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal
Kingdom, Disney's Water Parks, Downtown Disney and more! Make
reservations online using the above connection. Lake Buena Vista,
west of I-4,
Hours Plus
Cross Creek -- The Majorie Kinnan Rawlings State Historical Site
Visit the home of internationally acclaimed writer Majorie Kinnan Rawlings
whose tale of "The Yearling" won a Pulitzer Prize in fiction in
1939. The grounds are open 9am-5pm daily. Guided home tours are
held Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10am and 11am. And
hourly from 1-4pm. House tours cost $6 for adults and $2 for
children. Under 2, free. Located east of Gainesville, FL on CR
of Flight Air Museum
The World's Greatest Aircraft Collection. Fantasy of Flight is a tribute
to the innovation and imagination of the pioneers of flight. Featuring many
rare and vintage aircraft, this popular attraction transports you back to the
hey-day of aviation. Welcomed by the nostalgic art-deco architecture, you will
reconnect with your childhood belief that you really can fly, only at Fantasy
of Flight! The museum is located at 1400 SE Broadway Blvd,
Polk City, FL 33868. Just off I-4 at Exit 21.
Built by well-known
sculptor Howard Solomon, the castle contains galleries of his art and more
than 80 interpretive stained glass windows. The Boat in The Moat, also built by the artist, is a replica of a
16th century Spanish galleon and houses the Castle's
restaurant. Tours Daily. Closed Mondays &
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McDonald Pointe Lake House in Lake Keowee
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 9
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community McDonald Pointe
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,200 - $ 1,200 / week
vacation rental description
This quant lakehouse is surrounded by 400' of water nestled on a
flat point. You are 50' from the water. The living and dinning
areas over look the cove through 2 sets of french doors. The
kitchen is fully equipped for your convenience. The covered porch
spans the entire width of the house over looking the cove. Table,
chairs and gas grill rest on the porch. Each bedroom is spacious
with large closets. The third full bath is accessable from the
covered porch. There is a covered dock which moors three boats. A
seating area and shower at watersedge. The property includes a boat
ramp for your personal use.
house rental amenities
Phone, Air Condition, Heating, Cable TV, DVD-VCR, Fully equiped
kitchen with refrigerator, ice maker, stove, microwave, all
utensils, linens, towels, washer, dryer, gas grill. Pet are allowed
with prior approval. No smoking inside the house.
activities and attractions in Lake Keowee South Carolina
Water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, boating all on site. Seneca and
Walhalla 10 min. away with resturants, cinama, bowling alley,
golfing and shopping. Clemson 30 min. East. Atlanta 2 hours West.
Greenville 45 min. East. Comerce, GA. with large discount shopping
mall 1 hour West. Asheville, N.C. 1 1/2 hours North.
Other sites to see are: Oconee Nuclear Power Plant's World of Energy,
Table Rock State Park and many golf courses in the surrounding area.
vacation rental rates
Summer: April 30, 2012 thru Oct. 1, 2012 $1200.00 A week or 200.00 a Day.
Weekends: Min. 4 nights rental.
No Week end rentals on Holidays week ends.
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Do you want to see TCU quarterback Casey Pachall on the field next season?
TCU quarterback arrested
FORT WORTH -- Former TCU starting quarterback Casey Pachall will withdraw from the university for the semester and enter an in-patient drug and alcohol treatment facility, TCU Head Football Coach Gary Patterson told the media in his weekly press conference Tuesday.
"I'll be honest -- I don't think [a] one game, three games [suspension] would have made any difference," Patterson said. "You've got to change kids' lives. And that's really what this is all about."
Pachall was suspended indefinitely last Thursday, just hours after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Pachall's arrest came eight months after he admitted to police that he smoked marijuana and failed a team administered drug test.
Patterson said he wasn't sure if Pachall was entering a 30-day or 60-day program, but he would be away from the team and university "until he gets himself right." He wouldn't say whether he thought Pachall was an alcoholic.
"Both Casey's parents and Casey and I all agreed [...] there was only one way we were going to be able to change the path he was on," Patterson said. "And that was he just needed to step away from it all. And for [both of] us, I think it was the right decision."
The head coach said by seeking professional help, Pachall kept the door open to return in the spring and rejoin the team "if he gets himself clean." Pachall should able to graduate in two semesters. Patterson said it was a chance for both the program and Pachall to heal and grow.
Patterson and his wife, Kelsey, also pledged a personal donation of $100,000 to the TCU Recovery and Support Group, a program that was created this semester to help students who are struggling or recovering from alcohol or drug use.
"Casey is just one of millions," Patterson said. "We want to take this opportunity to make sure this turns into a positive."
Pachall threw for 948 yards and 10 touchdowns with one interception in TCU's first four games this season, which were all wins.
Last week, redshirt freshman Trevone Boykin started at quarterback for the Horned Frogs. He threw for 270 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in a 37-23 loss to Iowa State, which snapped TCU's 12-game win streak.
During the press conference, Patterson said Boykin had spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last week practicing as a tailback and only began preparing for the game as a quarterback Thursday. He indicated Boykin will be the starter this week, saying Boykin "will get a chance to get ready for a ballgame all week."
"We're still going to try to win football games," Patterson said. "We won them before Casey Pachall was the quarterback and we're going to win football games after Casey Pachall was the quarterback. But it takes awhile to do it."
TCU (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) plays Baylor (3-1, 0-1) in Waco this Saturday at 6:00 p.m.


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Recently the NFL started a tradition for the NFL Draft., and I'm not talking about the annual booing of Commissioner Rodger Goddell. I'm talking about bringing retired legends of NFL teams to announce the draft picks for the second day of the draft.
This year the St. Louis Rams representative will be future Hall of Famer Orlando Pace. Pace was the cornerstone on the Rams offensive line for years after he was drafted in 1997, first overall. Obviously, he was the last great left tackle to play for the Rams (Jake Long hasn't played yet). Honestly, it seems like a long time since Pace retired huh? I guess the disappointment of drafting Jason Smith in the first round the year Pace was released, helped us forget, but it's only been three years since Pace retired.
Last year, Torry Holt and Issac Bruce announced that Brian Quick was the Rams first second round selection. With Jeff Fisher's history of not selecting offensive linemen in the first round, wouldn't it be interesting if the Rams drafted an offensive linemen and Orlando Pace announced it? Who knows, maybe he would even help the kid out.
Just eight more days until the draft and nine days until Ram fans can cheer when Pace is on the TV, like the old days.


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High-Definition Picture Formats
HD content comes in two main formats with a rarer but special third one, what are they and what are the differences?
- The Formats
- Interlaced Scanning
- Progressive Scan
- HDTV Formats
- Progressive Displays
- How is 720p displayed on a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels?
- 1080p
The Formats
The two main high-definition formats that you will commonly encounter and that will be used for HDTV for the foreseeable future are 720p and 1080i. There is also a third format 1080p that will be available from next generation games consoles and DVD systems. The formats are specified as follows:
- 720p - 1280x720 pixels @ 50/60Hz Progressive
- 1080i - 1920x1080 pixels @ 50/60Hz Interlaced
- 1080p - 1920x1080 pixels @ 24/25/50/60Hz Progressive
The differences between the three formats above are their resolutions, measured in pixels and their scanning mode; progressive or interlaced. Interlaced and progressive scan are two different ways capturing, transporting and displaying video content.
Common Picture Resolutions
Interlaced Scanning
This system was developed in the early days of television to provide a good picture quality (many picture lines) without using too much bandwidth (broadcasting capacity).
Interlaced Scan Pattern
An interlaced video frame is made built up from two scans, the first displaying every other picture line and the second filling the gaps left by the first. When displayed on cathode ray tube (CRT) the system relies on the afterglow of the phosphor inside the tube and human's persistence of vision to hide the fact that only half the image is being updated at a time. By using this 'trick' a sufficiently high scan rate can be used to avoid the image flickering while using half the bandwidth a sequentially or (progressively) scanned image at the same scan rate would have needed.
Progressive Scan
This system doesn't split the video frame in to two separate fields as interlacing does, the image in drawn sequentially from top to bottom, in order, in a single scan.
Progressive Scan Pattern
This system is ideal for use with modern display technologies like LCDs and plasmas which are inherently progressive devices, drawing their pictures by updating sequential lines from top to bottom of the screen.
HDTV Formats
The two main HDTV broadcast formats; 720p and 1080i exist to cater for needs of different programme material.
Interlacing can cause visible flickering or jagged images when displaying motion, resulting in a reduction in perceived vertical resolution as well as image quality. For fast moving content such as sport, a progressively scanned image is better, so it is likely most sports content will be broadcast in 720p, which provides 50/60 frames a second (Hz) of 1280x720 pixel resolution.
Less fast-moving content can be safely interlaced, and the bandwidth saving this produces can be used to deliver a higher resolution 1080 line image in the case of 1080i, making it suitable for other types of programming. The 1080i format delivers 50/60 higher resolution (1920x1080px) fields which combine to produce half the frame rate at 25 or 30 frames per second.
Progressive Displays
Since display devices like LCDs and plasmas are inherently progressive devices, this makes them natively unsuitable for displaying 1080i or any other interlaced content.
In order to view interlaced content on a progressive display it must be de-interlaced first. De-interlacing is a complex process that be done several different ways, but when done properly results very good progressive image converstion. Done too simply, quickly or cheaply can produce poor results, so when purchasing a progressive display it can be well worth viewing interlaced as well as progressive content to discover the quality you can expect from a display's de-interlacing hardware.
How is a 720p picture displayed on a television with a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels?
1366 x 768 pixels is a commonly found non-standard display resolution derived from the computing world where XGA resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels. Increasing the width to a widescreen aspect ratio gives a corresponding horizontal resolution of 1366 pixels.
Internally most televisions won't simply display the input data pixel for pixel. In the case of 1366 pixel displays showing a 720p, the signal processor inside the television re-samples (or overscans) the input to a higher internal resolution which is then mapped to the available display pixels.
How noticeable the re-sizing will be will depend on the quality of the internal electronics and how critical you are as a viewer. Although you may be tempted to search for a native 720p display, this re-sampling is quite common where non-native resolution signals need to be displayed, for example down-sampling 1080i/p content or up-sampling standard-definition signals.
Hitherto largely unmentioned is the third of the mainstream high-definition formats, 1080p also unofficially known and/or marketed as 'full-HD'. This format, as its name suggests, boast the same 1080 line resolution (1920x1080px) of the 1080i format but delivered progressively, hence 1080p.
In light of the choice that must be made between the increased frames per second 720p delivers and improved resolution of 1080i respectively, 1080p is unlikely to be used to broadcast HDTV in the near future due to its increased bandwidth requirement. Additionally it is also not part of the European HD Ready requirements.
1080p content will be available from other sources however, including the next-generation DVD formats; HD-DVD and Blu-ray, and also from next-generation games consoles such as the Xbox and Playstation 3. The quality improvement 1080p will provide over the other high-definition formats will be much smaller than the upgrade from standard to high-definition, but it may be marketed as much more and is likely to be demanded by consumers wanting the very best high-definition content.


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There was a time when Marvin Benard's contract was constantly on my mind. The Giants signed the center fielder to an ill-advised extension in 1999, and for the next three years, whenever the business of offseason roster-building came up, there was that ugly contract, staring us all right in the face. Oh, man, what a debacle. How could you, Giants? How could you?
He signed for three years and $11.1 million.
Granted, the entire Giants payroll was around $45 million back then, so it's not completely analogous to today's money. But in retrospect, it was more than a little silly to get worked up about that deal.
This is all a way to introduce Michael Bourn. Because maybe there's a chance this won't seem so crazy with the benefit of hindsight:
Bourn, whose agent, Scott Boras, will be seeking more than $100 million for the speedy outfielder, may not be an obvious fit for the rebuilding Cubs, but they would be looking at him much the same way the Washington Nationals viewed Jayson Werth.
Baseball is flush with cash right now. I get that. But a nine-figure deal to Michael Bourn … that seems like the tipping point of something. Like, we'll look back and realize that was the Winter Meetings equivalent to hiring the Hell's Angels as security for your concert. It will be the end of an era, the days when baseball had more money than they know what to do with.
Or it will make sense in a short amount of time. Heck, I thought the Matt Holliday deal was nuts when it was signed, but teams would be tripping over themselves to get him signed to the four years and $68 million he has left on his contract.
Still, we're discussing a $100 million contract for a guy who a) will turn 30 before the new year, and b) is a career .272/.339/.365 hitter. There's no way that isn't going to seem off. I get that Bourn is a fantastic player whose contributions come from his legs and glove. Seems expensive, though.
Really, while every other newspaper columnist was busy making fun of WAR and its acronymic bedfellows, Bourn is proof that teams and agents are quite okay with the general idea behind those stats. He wouldn't get a two-year deal if he ran the bases and fielded like Miguel Cabrera. The idea that speed and defense are worth a lot isn't just something nerds made up during last year's Winter Meetings, and Michael Bourn's gold-plated house will be a monument to that.
I'll still assume Boras is swingin' for the fences on this one, and that the actual contract will come in a bit lower.
But which team is likely to nab the speedy center fielder? And which team should sign him? Our latest entry of free-agent matchmaker explores the questions you were too scared to ask. Or too lazy. Possibly indifferent. Here we go.
The likely
The game of center-fielder musical chairs has a twist. Of all the teams losing center fielders, two of them have no interest in getting a new one on the free-agent market. The Dodgers and Rays are losing Shane Victorino and B.J. Upton, respectively, but they aren't in the market to acquire one of the multi-year replacements. And one of the teams that might have been in the market, the Nationals, filled their hole with a trade. By my count, there are eight teams in baseball who don't have a good center-field candidate already -- and that includes teams like the Astros, Mets, and Marlins who are unlikely to make Bourn the face of their franchise with a huge deal. So I'm not sure where the bidding war will come from.
Of those teams, the Rangers seem like the obvious fit. They're likely to lose Josh Hamilton, and what they'll miss offensively, they would make up defensively and on the bases with Bourn; over the last five years, Hamilton has been worth just two more wins than Bourn if you use Baseball-Reference's wins above replacement. They're also going to be without Mike Napoli, so they'll have a little money to spend. They make more sense than a team like the Phillies, who might not be broke, but who probably aren't excited to take on another five-year deal.
The ideal
There are a few teams who could use a center fielder -- the Giants, Brewers, and Rangers come to mind -- which makes me think the winning bid will come from a team that doesn't have an apparent need. That's usually how these things work, if only to mess with us. The Seattle Mariners have two players who can play center, Michael Saunders and Franklin Gutierrez, but it would seem so Mariners for them to double down on their defenseophilic ways. Baseball was wrong the first time, not the Mariners.
A Saunders-Bourn-Gutierrez outfield would be one of the more impressive collections of defensive talent roaming any outfield. And have you seen the Mariners' contract situation? Oliver Perez is literally the fourth-biggest guaranteed contract on the books, and he's making $1.5 million next year. The Mariners should have some of that sweet, sweet Wii U money to blow through, and Bourn seems like a logical fit.
Begrudging prediction
Rangers. Five years. $95 million. It's hard to think he'll get that much, but I said the same thing about B.J. Upton, and I was dead wrong. Jim Bowden has him pegged at five years, $75 million, which seems more realistic. But consider that the Braves spent that much on Upton specifically because they were scared of getting outbid on Bourn.
And if there's someone I trust more than Bowden when it comes to free-agent valuation, it's Scott Boras. Yep. Bourn's a-gonna get paid.


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University of Southern Indiana senior Michael Jordan (Indianapolis, Indiana) and freshman Johnnie Guy (Palmyra, Indiana) earned a pair of All-Midwest Region indoor track and field accolades in an announcement by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday.
Both earned All-Region honors for the 3,000 meters as well as the 5,000 meters.
Jordan, who ranks fifth nationally in the 3,000 meters and 16th in the 5,000 meters, earned two All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honors this past weekend after winning the 3,000 meters and helping USI's distance medley relay team to a second-place finish at the conference meet.
Guy is 11th in the nation in the 5,000 meters after running a season-best time of 14 minutes, 28.89 seconds at the GLVC Championship. He earned GLVC Freshman of the Year honors and was second-team All-Conference in both the 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters after placing second in the events at the league meet.
Both Jordan and Guy are expected to make the final cut for the NCAA II Indoor Championships, which are March 8-9 at the Division II Winter Sports Festival in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Today's game will be broadcast in the United States, live coast-to-coast at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM ET on NBC. In Canada, the game will be broadcast live on CTV. Puck drop is at 3:15 PM ET / 12:15 PM PT.
At each Canadian hockey game during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, there have been several signs in the crowd proclaiming that 'Hockey Is Canada's Game.' With a victory today, the Americans can prove that to be false, at least for the next four years.
In Canada, however, the sport is still a source of national pride and a major factor in their national identity. Winning gold on home ice in men's hockey is the only thing that truly matters to Canadians at these Winter Olympics. If you were to ask 100 Canadians if they'd give up the other 13 gold medals their countrymen have earned thus far in Vancouver in favor of just the one men's hockey gold, they'd likely take the offer in a heartbeat.
There's no doubt that Canada has the more talented team, either. The roster is literally stacked from top to bottom, but there's the perennial question of whether or not the most talented team is better than a team that plays cohesive, sound team hockey. In their five wins in this tournament, that's what the Americans have done.
They started slow in the preliminary round against Switzerland but eventually ramped things up. Now, as the gold medal game is set to begin, they're playing sound team defense in front of an unbelievably hot goaltender. The offense is clicking too, with the top players scoring as well as the secondary players, who were the biggest question for Team USA before the tournament began.
Canada has gone through some struggles in the tournament, despite all of their talent. Future Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur has been relegated to the bench in favor of Roberto Luongo, perhaps the change of an era in Canadian hockey. Sidney Crosby, the poster boy for the Canadian team, has not played his best hockey in the tournament. They seemingly fell asleep in the third period on Friday night in the semifinals and Slovakia came daringly close to making them pay for that.
They also lost to the Americans, who overwhelmed them early and often a week ago in a preliminary round game.
Still, they have a ton of talent. They'll have 16,000-plus fans behind them in the arena today as well as millions across their country. Hard work, not talent, wins hockey games. Because of that simple fact, today's game is a toss up. Canada has talent, but they'll have to outwork the Americans if they want to hear "Oh, Canada!" at Canada Hockey Place later this afternoon.
This is for gold.
Follow along with other fans in SB Nation's live game discussion thread.
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John Jay High School raises $70K for 140 elementary students
Staff, students take elementary students Christmas shopping
SAN ANTONIO - Some John Jay High School students shared the holiday spirit with 140 elementary students by taking them Christmas shopping.
The students picked out their own presents at a local Big Lots on Tuesday.
"These are less fortunate kids, so they don't necessarily get a Christmas like we do," said Jessica Gonzalez, President of Jay High School Student Council. "Our school comes together, all organizations. We tried to get everybody involved and this is what ends up coming out of two days."
Students and staff at John Jay High School said they raised $70,000, enough to take 140 students from seven schools on a shopping spree. Each kid will receive $25 at Big Lots and $25 at Payless to spend on whatever they would like.
Jayla Harris said fake nails are at the top of her wish list.
"I like stuff like that, because I'm a girl and I like pink," said Harris. "That's my favorite color, pink. Pink, and black and black and yellow."
Instead of nails, Harris left with a doll and clothes.
This is the 45th year the high school has taken other kids Christmas shopping and the event is always a favorite.
"These kids, for them to light up the way they do, as soon as they get these toys, it's a great experience," said Gonzalez.
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If you need a wine to pair with Maple Glazed Ham, you could try a Moscato to go with it.
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Marshall Bjorklund had 21 points, six rebounds and three steals to lead North Dakota State to an 86-73 victory over Western Michigan in a Sears BracketBusters game Saturday, Feb. 18, before a crowd of 3,083 at the Bison Sports Arena.
Taylor Braun added 16 points, six rebounds and five assists for North Dakota State (17-10), and Lawrence Alexander finished with 16 points, six assists and five rebounds.
NDSU trailed 34-28 at halftime but started the second half on a 7-0 run and never trailed the rest of the way. The Bison shot 68 percent from the floor after halftime.
Western Michigan (11-16) was within 61-57 with 5:50 left, but NDSU went on a 10-0 run sparked by a Braun tip-in and 3-pointer, and the Bison made 16 of their last 18 free throws.
Eric Carlson scored all 11 of his points in the second half for the Bison and Mike Felt added 11 points off the bench.
Mike Douglas led Western Michigan with 21 points and six assists and Matt Stainbrook, a 6-foot-9, 300-pound center, finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
North Dakota State is scheduled to host IUPUI at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, and Western Illinois at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the final two regular season games of the year.
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You said, "It's time — past time — for Oregonians to taste the porridge that is just right. Let's make a PERS bed that fulfills only the original promises of a retirement program that became overstuffed while no one was looking."
"In 1981, the Legislature decided to add another retirement formula, one based solely on years of service and a worker's final salary. Lawmakers set a clear goal with the new formula: Public employees with at least 30 years of service (25 years in the case of police and firefighters) should receive a pension equal to about 50 percent to 60 percent of their final salary."
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Brands and documentary filmmakers have much in common; they both want to influence the hearts and minds of their target audience.
From a social responsibility perspective as well as a marketing one, documentaries are a great way for brands to communicate what matters to them and what they stand for.
In 2009 Marketing Week devoted the cover and 5 pages inside to looking at different successful models between brands and filmmakers. We recommend it. (click to download)
LeeFest - Pepsi Refresh from Jess Search on Vimeo.
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Partnerships with brands can take many different models - with the brand either supporting a finished film, providing support at arms length or actually commissioning and owning work themselves.
In recent years PUMA supported The Day After Peace at Cannes Film Festival and produced the environmental feature documentary Home, Coke's Relentless brand produced The Power of Three and the Co-operative supported the theatrical releases of a slate of documentaries including Burma VJ
In 2009, Waitrose supported the release of The End of the Line, the Foundation's film about over-fishing, in partnership with WWF, Greenpeace and others. The result was good for business as well as the environment. Waitrose had a 15% rise in their (sustainable) fish sales and the issue was brought to national attention.
Marc Cave (Erasmus), Quentin Clark (Waitrose) Jess Search (the Foundation) Michael Fairclough (The Co-operative) at the Edinburgh TV Festival August 2009 discussing brands and docs.
At BRITDOC we have worked with the Co-operative, Saatchi & Saatchi, Nokia and Stella Artois – enabling new talent to create documentary content that speaks to their values. A wide range of companies and agencies, including Edelman, PUMA, Asda Walmart Foundation, Whole Foods, Ben and Jerry's, Freud Communications, have attended the Good Pitch to see how brands could get involved in coalitions with filmmakers and NGOs to create noise for important social issues.
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STRAWBERRY PLAINS (WATE) - A bill that would make hemp farming legal in Tennessee could soon be on the table in the state legislature, and one East Tennessee senator is behind the big push.
Republican Senator Frank Niceley of Strawberry Plains tells 6 News he's drafting the hemp bill on the heels of the recent passage of a similar measure in Kentucky.
Hemp farming is currently illegal in Tennessee. Growing the plant is also prohibited by federal law.
But in recent years, a number of states have passed measures legalizing the farming of the plant, including Kentucky.
Niceley wants Tennessee to do follow suit.
"Why not give the farmers a chance to raise it?" said Niceley.
He says there's a common misconception that hemp is marijuana.
"It's not marijuana. It's a cousin. You can't get high off smoking industrial hemp," said Niceley.
He's working on a bill right now that would approve hemp farming in the state.
He says considering that hemp itself is legal, growing it should be too.
"Hemp is legal. You can import it. You can export it. You can buy it. You can sell it. It's only illegal for a farmer to raise it. I want to change that," said Niceley.
Niceley believes hemp could become a viable crop for Tennessee farmers to grow and sell.
The plant's fibers can be turned into everything from rope to clothing.
"You can make paper out of it. There are thousands of things you can make out of hemp," said Niceley.
But it's not just about making a change in Tennessee.
Niceley hopes approval of hemp farming in the state could help pressure the federal government to repeal it's prohibition on growing the plant.
"That's just another example of farmers being discriminated against. I don't know of any other crop that's illegal to raise, but it's not illegal to buy it, sell it, import it or export it," said Niceley.
East Tennessee residents say they're in favor of Niceley's idea, especially if it means more money in farmer's pockets.
"I don't see a problem with it. I know a lot of people who have farms out here so any kind of cash crop like that would be good for them," said Brent Byrum of Strawberry Plains. "If people aren't getting high off of it, I don't see why people shouldn't be able to grow it and make money off of it."
Niceley says he's already received a lot of support from other state legislators, including bi-partisan support.
He plans to present the bill in next year's legislative session, which begins in January.
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Austin definitely needs a school for gifted kids. ACE is not ready to be one of them. The school do have some great teachers, but it is very disorganized, no textbooks, no strong curriculum. As a parent of a gifted child, I do not believe in giving " freedom" to this type of kids. I think they need organization as much as regular children, if not more. Their "gifts" have to be channelled, not let loose to "create". At least I know it does not work for my child. The school grows in numbers, but not quality.
I often say that if I could design a school for my son, it would look a lot like ACE Academy. They understand the special needs of the gifted and customize the learning experience based on their needs. My son is strong in science/math, but struggles with reading. In a regular school, they would hold him back in the areas where he excels. Special after school activities are designed for special interests: fencing, chess club, art, robotics, Legos, and even Hogwarts club. I am always impressed by the level of work they are doing and the pace at which they move. My 3rd grader comes home understanding scientific concepts I didn't see until high school or college. ACE also understands the emotional challenges of gifted kids and incorporates emotional intelligence and self-awareness work to help with issues like perfectionism or lack of focus/drive when things get hard. They hold parent seminars to help us all understand what our children are going through and need. I only go down one star because the physical building is not ideal, but they are working on building or finding a new location.
While our son was at a fabulous preschool when he was 3 1/2, he was waking up at 3 a.m. on a regular basis wanting to read or play games, clearly short on the stimulation needed during the day. During his teacher/parent conference, his current teacher at the time recommended we investigate ACE Academy. So we went and once he started our lives changed drastically (sleeping through the night was a wonderful change!). He loved going to school, running in calling to me to "hurry mom". Our second son started at ACE when he was 3 as well and loves it. The flexibility your child receives in their education is invaluable. One thing you never want your child to hear is "we will learn that next year" or "you are too young to learn that", which you will not hear at ACE Academy. The teachers are so patient and often will redirect the lesson plans according to the interests in the classroom.
ACE Academy's wonderful teachers and staff have made a huge positive impact on my children and family. Using a strengths-based approach, they help kids develop to their fullest potential academically, creatively and socially. We believe that student feedback matters in developing curriculum. ACE's class offerings are are flexible enough (including such diverse classes as Latin, Emotional Intelligence, gardening, "history of zombies," etc.) to ensure a top-notch, well rounded education and to instill and protect a genuine love of learning that will last throughout our children's lifetimes. Though I would like to see more physical education incorporated into the curriculum, we have found the perfect place for our two gifted, quirky, outspoken boys to reach their potential and enjoy learning.
ACE has been a wonderful experience for our family. It is amazing to see kids so happy to go to school each day!
We are very happy with ACE Academy. We did ALOT of research. The one and two star ratings seem to come from families who pulled their children out of ACE because it wasn't a good fit. I have read all of the reviews and it mostly sounds like these families should have never enrolled at ACE in the first place. They gave us ample time and information about how the school is run. I suggest you take a long look at ACE to make sure it is the right fit. This is not a traditional school and will not satisfy parents who are looking for a more traditional learning enviornment. For us, it has been outstanding.
The 3rd grade science class is taught by a PhD in Science Education, an IT professional, and a senior science major from UT.In 1st 6 weeks students do scale drawings and investigations measuring mass, volume, and distance.They use search engines for developing research projects in Word, Excel to collect and organize data, and Power Point to organize presentations of their work.They experimentally determine the % of water in okra, taste okra and learn about its history. They design germination and growth experiments, using fractions and % to describe their results. They currently have at a least three types of winter vegetables growing. They watch BBC and use National Geographic to learn about caring for their live Venus fly traps. They observe live mosquito larvae and discover the connection to birds/West Nile Virus.They play games to explore ecological relationships, and develop advanced vocabulary while learning life and element cycles.They also explore fossil fuels and alternatives. Students are integrating information age technology while analyzing data sets, discovering science for themselves, using sources and communicating ideas with the same tools that scientists use.
I saw a learning sequence in my son s 6th grade classroom in another school where the system gives all the teachers scripts to read, word for word, supposedly to improve quality control. It was on the food web of the Snowy Owl. The number of Snowy Owls in our area was equal to the number of students in that classroom who showed any enthusiasm for the highly scripted lesson that neither deviated to answer any questions nor provided any local animals. Is this the kind of lifeless curriculum and classroom I want? Not for my gifted child. ACE Academy enacts curriculum in a way that brings it to life for the learners. It connects to other core subjects, recognizes and values student questions, and fuels curiosity. To say that there is no curriculum at ACE Academy or the teachers are no good is much easier to accept for some parents than to admit that their own child can t keep up in a progressive school, which may also explain why the child continues to struggle academically even in a non-gifted classroom. This school is not a good fit for everyone. But it does have curriculum and highly qualified teachers recognized by a professional accreditation organization.
There seems to be a good deal of misinformation in some of the other posts. ACE Academy went through a rigorous process of becoming accredited, in which their curricula, qualifications, and student evaluations were all reviewed by an outside committee. Teachers use a combination of resources and base many curriculum choices on the Common Core standards as well as best fit for gifted learners. ACE also uses a nationally normed standardized test for ages 8 and up to gage progress and look for topics that still need to be covered. It is true that not every teacher has been the best fit for this school environment, and those teachers do not stay long. I have seen so much progress in my kids and can't imagine a better school for them.
I'll echo many of the same comments. ACE is an amazing concept and they have great camps, but it fails miserably as a school. They have no curriculum. That's right, no curriculum. So it's entirely up to inexperienced and unsupervised teachers to figure out what and how to teach. They tend to gloss over the fundamentals to do "cool" things and "go where the kids want to go". We left because we felt our child was backsliding academically, and boy were we right. Our son is at least one full grade year behind his peers in the public school (despite ACE's testing that said he was three grade levels ahead of his age), and he's outright failing math and reading. We're sick that we sent him to ACE and hope that we can catch him up with tutors (twice a week) and an hour a night of our involvement. All but one of the kids he started ACE with have since left for the same reasons. It's a shame that Austin's only gifted school is a failure. I d highly recommend you avoid ACE until it has a proven track record of success. Cool concept but it's way too risky to let your kids' education be part of a failed experiment.
The administrators have a good concept, but are lacking in the supportive staff to implement their vision. Be sure to ask about the teacher's qualifications for teaching gifted kids. Many teachers do not have degrees to teach, or an education background. This is something to consider when looking for a school for your gifted child.
The culture of learning and discovery at ACE is what makes it a place where kids are excited to arrive each morning, and to discuss and explore their favorite subjects and ideas with their peers. The ACE faculty are people who have pursued professional and academic achievement in their subject areas, and have come to teaching because they are just so excited about the material and passionate about sharing it with young people. The school is constantly involved with local and national programs in the fine arts, math and science, community service, etc., so students experience the thrill of competition and a greater community of learning, as well as discovering relevance and enthusiasm for the material from class. Teachers design the classroom learning to be as hands-on and multi-sensory as possible; the small class sizes and hand-selected student body mean that curriculum and lessons can be tailored to individual students' needs while still consistently meeting and exceeding state and national requirements. The opportunites at ACE give intensely curious and capable students a chance to learn from passionate, experienced teachers, and the results are always inspiring.
ACE is an amazing idea for a school. The parents are involved and the co-founders are passionate about their mission. A school that embraces what ACE does is so incredibly needed, but ACE just doesn't stand up to what it sells. Their teachers are VERY poorly managed and trained, and there is no curriculum unless the teachers write it themselves. They lack administration completely and need a true principal who can manage the school itself. Management by the co-founders (two parents of gifted kids that suffered at the hands of the public school system) does not work, regardless of how passionate they are. The school is not accredited either, and that can cause issues with transference to another school. The idea of a school like this is so incredible, but ACE does not do what it should in order to fulfill its mission, so please be careful before you put your gifted child or your twice exceptional child in this environment.
ACE is fantastic, but I'm extremely impressed with the middle school. It's well organized and under fantastic leadership. It's a safe, challenging, and nurturing environment for my child. The pitfalls that are present in other middle schools do not exist at ACE. It's a perfect fit!
I would like to clarify the requirements for qualification. Parents must provide documentation of giftedness either with a GT program acceptance letter from a public school or an official individual IQ test report. To say that not all of the students at the school are gifted is inaccurate and hurtful. The school works to combat the notion that all gifted children perform well in traditional academics. Some gifted children demonstrate a high level of functioning in all areas, but many show strength in only some areas. In some cases, a learning difference or disability may mask otherwise high cognitive functioning. Furthermore, many siblings demonstrate differences in learning style and areas of strength. This does not indicate a difference in intelligence. Siblings of current students are required to go through the same admissions process as the first student, including testing.
I have been a teacher at ACE Academy for three years now, and I have found it to be a marvelous environment for gifted students. Placement in a class is never based on their age, but rather on their demonstrated ability for the subject, and the school makes every effort to be flexible so that students with extraordinary aptitude for certain topics can move faster and pursue more advanced material. I had a 4 year old in my math group last year who kept up with the 8-10 year olds, and he loved the class! ACE students cover all of the classes that you would expect, but are also offered lots of unique choices for electives. Even within their classes, students are given a plethora of options. Teachers are trained to allow their student to approach a project or show mastery of a subject in several ways. We don't expect every single student to do the exact same project in the exact same way. The students at ACE are taught by an outstanding team of dedicated teachers. We constantly embrace new ways of teaching and keep an open mind while addressing the quirks of these intense children. We are supported by two hard-working cofounders, a talented staff, and a highly active parent community.
I was an assistant in the Pre-K class last year and my son goes to ACE. I think that ACE is an excellent school that encourages creativity and independence. The teachers work hard to help every student succeed and the students love school. The classes are small and the parents are involved.
I am a teacher at ACE and a parent. My children attend in the elementary and high school groupings. Two of my children qualified by Wechsler testing and our other child was previously in a gifted and talented program at another private school. To comment for the high school ... Our son has received college-level instruction in history and writing mechanics, and daily tutoring in geometry (for free). The one-on-one in Latin instruction is superb. The fledgling debate team this year was a fantastic experience. The music/drama instruction at all levels is (I believe) the best in the city. Our son has adored Shakespeare at Winedale as well as being a lead in the school play this year. Staff assisted him daily with learning his lines. Our middle child has received outstanding one-on-one support from Tabitha Molett, the head of the Middle School. Her writing and grammar proficiency have jumped leaps and bounds under Tabitha's expert guidance. Our youngest child has developed a love of journalism and photography in the elementary photojournalism class. ACE has been a wonderful experience for our family.
Could you please provide more info about the private school your child goes to? We are looking for a good school for our child who is also gifted. Thank you!
As a staff member at ACE, I have to say that I've never seen such a brilliant and dedicated group of people. This is a school pioneering into a neglected and underserved area of education. The program that is being built is at once groundbreaking, unique, and deeply sensitive to the individual needs of the children, reaching far beyond the "norms" to join research validated best practices for instruction with our own innovations and programs. The leaders and teachers are filled with the greatest passion in their work and compassion for their students, and are blessed with the support of dedicated and engaged parents. The classes are active and high energy - for a reason. It's how our students learn. We don't believe in straight rows of desks and worksheets; we believe in depth and creativity. I'm proud to work at ACE Academy, I'm constantly inspired by my coworkers, and I dearly love my students. Their happiness and development is my highest priority. That's the philosophy at ACE: we live to serve the social, emotional, and academic needs of our special group of kids. It's thrilling to be a part of this venture; we aren't just workers, we're builders and we're LEARNERS ourselves.
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This LeCiel unit has a private balcony overlooking the Bay. Just downstairs is an outdoor lobby area for enjoying those sunsets and the first floor lounge (sunroom) for reading, relaxing, or meeting a friend. This unit has been updated with granite countertops and appliances to make a large studio. Guests have the option for daily maid service for longer stays through La Playa Resorts' management company. A comfortable king bed, writing desk and chair, along with the kitchenette and balcony, make for an efficient living space whether you're staying for one night or seven. The kitchenette is equipped with a mini fridge to keep drinks cold, a toaster, microwave, and coffee pot for your quick snacks and light meals. This unit has a panoramic view of the Bay.
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LeCiel Boutique Hotel is within a popular golf and beach resort in Miramar Beach, FL on the banks of the Choctawhatchee Bay. This hotel features a tranquil setting, with the sounds of water greeting you in the lobby and lulling you to sleep from your balcony or patio. This hotel offers guests a quiet getaway, yet convenient VIA trolley to all the amenities that the resort has to offer. LeCiel offers poolside activities in season, balconies or patios for each room, and is adjacent to Another Broken Egg Cafe, Linkside Conference Center, a fitness center, and the resort's Salon and Day Spa. Linkside golf course is also convenient to this community in within the resort.You can see the resort Marina from the patio where you can rent pontoon boats, kayaks, jet skis etc. You can catch a trolley to the private beach of the Beach and Golf Resort where you will see the emerald green water that made this area famous along with the sugar white sand. There are three public golf courses in the resort to choose from. You must call the Pro Shop for greens and cart fees. The closest course is the Links Golf Course which you can see from LeCiel. Tennis is available at the tennis center for a fee. Discovering Baytowne Wharf is a must! This is about a mile from LeCiel – a long scenic walk or a short drive. Once there you will find the center of the resort community regarding restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. There is something for everyone!
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