Rediscover Central Florida This Spring
By WOW Editor |
Millions of visitors flock to Florida every year to experience our pristine beaches and world-class theme parks, but our state has so much more to offer. From historic towns to crystal-clear springs and sprawling state parks, below are a few places to explore in Central Florida this spring. Winter Park Just north of downtown Orlando, […]
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Sheriff Chad Chronister Addresses Voting Members
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WCA President Michiel Oostenbrink began the April Voting Member meeting by introducing Sheriff Chad Chronister. Chronister began his presentation with what he referred to as a “State of the Union” for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Chronister noted that Hillsborough County has experienced an 11% population growth over the last two years and predictions point […]
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What Moms Actually Want for Mother’s Day
By Jessica Plett |
Here is what most moms will say when you ask what they want for Mother’s Day: nothing big. Maybe brunch. Sure yeah, a pedicure gift certificate. Whatever the family wants to do is fine. Here is what most moms actually mean: please, for the love of all things holy, do not make me plan this. […]
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Reflections on Mother’s Day
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Motherhood is beautiful and messy and everything in between. When my oldest son was 3, his preschool teacher worked with each student to create a book they would present to their moms on Mother’s Day. On one page, my son was asked to share what his mom does all day. His answer? “She watches […]
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The Origins of Mother’s Day
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Celebrations of motherhood date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who held ceremonies to honor goddesses Rhea and Cybele respectively. The modern-day celebration of Mother’s Day in the U.S. can be attributed to the perseverance of one woman: Anna Jarvis. Ironically, she had no children of her own. Anna was the daughter of Ann […]
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