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THIS MONTH: March Madness
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I feel like I am betraying my age if I talk too much about the weather, but this winter has been too warm. While I don’t look forward to the crush of season, I wait all year for the 70 degree days and the possibility of needing to pull on a sweater one chilly evening. But I am remaining optimistic that temperatures soon will fall under 80. Which will be the perfect time to take your kids to one of the many outdoor playgrounds in Southwest Florida. As part of our year-long 20th anniversary celebration, we are bringing you “20 in 2020”. For March, we’ve given you “20 Places to Play in 2020”. On pages 18-19, you will find our list of 20 local playgrounds, including the new Baker Park. If you have been yet, it is well worth a visit. You can stroll along the beautiful trails along Gordon River, fish off of the docks, watch your kids run across the wide expanse of green grass, or just play on the new playground equipment. March also means St. Patrick’s Day and spring break. We’ve provided all of the important details on where you can be Irish for the day in SWFL on page 35, along with suggestions of places to visit to continue your celebration of Irishness all year long on page 36. Our spring break coverage this year focuses on those of you with high school students who are starting to plan for college. Beginning on page 20, your questions about the ACT and SAT have been answered, and you can find out what your 11th grader should be doing now in the college planning process. Check out the world’s cutest basketball stars on page 15, as part of our March Madness contest. If you missed our first contest of 2020, stay up to date with all contest news on our website or social media. Happy March!
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