Orange County Parks at 100

By Mandy Kimmer from the Fall 2024 edition of Reflections Magazine In the century since 1924, what began with a family’s gift of 8 acres has blossomed  into 113 parks and trails, boat ramps, recreation centers, and sport facilities  that serve 13 million residents and visitors each year. The 1920

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Rediscovering Ethel

By Don Philpott from the Fall 2024 Edition of Reflections Magazine After a decade-long quest that began with a hidden grave marker, the volunteer Wekiva Wilderness Trust is bringing to light the story of a lost town near Rock Springs. Ethel is one of Florida’s many forgotten communities that once

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