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Reflecting on American Legion post’s 100 years
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The American Legion Post 7 hosts a Generation Social Event in Gainesville on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The event brings together veterans across generation in hopes of bringing younger generations to the American Legion. - photo by Austin Steele
Jeff Gill
Published: Jun 30, 2019, 10:37 AM
The American Legion was started in 1919 after World War I by a group of war-weary veterans, and it didn’t take long for the patriotic fervor to hit Gainesville.
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From surprise email to Disney magic: Gainesville family’s life-changing journey with Bert’s Big Adventure
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Triplets Max, Maggie and Miller Burle enjoy a Disney World vacation after their family was nominated and won a trip from Bert's Big Adventures. Photo provided by Abigail Burle.
Greg Finan Jr.
The Times
Published: Apr 8, 2025, 12:04 PM
When Abigail Burle’s family received an unexpected email in October 2024, they had no idea their lives were about to be transformed.
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