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Celebrate with Senior Lif FEATURES
Brevard’s Keep the Spir BBQ & Video Celeb
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Friday, Aug. 14 • 10 a.m
Live Music from the Exhibits, special appear Recreate “The Kiss Watch local video of historic first
Admission and luncheon are free, but tickets are For information and tickets, call 32
Playing in the key Space Coast Convention of happiness Page 12 Inn Express in Co Holiday 301 Tucker Lane, Coco
Finding gold in Sebastian Page 29
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