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There is an old English proverb that states, “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” Although spring officially begins at the end of March, most of...

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On March 17, 2020, the YMCA of Central Florida shut down due to COVID-19, anticipating operations to resume by the end of the month. Instead, we experienced a 64-day closure...

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