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Special Olympics Florida Announces Leadership Award Winners

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Donnerstag, November 2, 2023
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CLERMONT, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Leadership Awards.

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  • CLERMONT, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Leadership Awards.
  • A talented and determined triathlete, he has competed in the Special Olympics USA Games, the World Games and the Special Olympics European Open in Slovakia.
  • This award recognizes sports organizations who have made major contributions to the mission of Special Olympics Florida and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of Special Olympics athletes and all people with intellectual disabilities.
  • “Our Leadership Award winners are true champions of our athletes and our mission,” said Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.

ASM Global’s Osceola Heritage Park Celebrates 20 Years as the Most Versatile Entertainment Complex in the Southeast U.S.

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Montag, Oktober 23, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023114575/en/
    Osceola Heritage Park hosts the annual Mecum Kissimmee, known globally as the “The World's Largest Collector Car Auction,” which welcomes 100,000 visitors.
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  • Osceola Heritage Park’s success can be attributed to the wide range of events it can accommodate across its sprawling grounds.
  • We truly do believe that Osceola Heritage Park is a unicorn — there really is nothing quite like it.”

Art "Pilin" Alvarez to Join ABF Basketball Program in Advisory Role

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Donnerstag, August 11, 2022
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Today, Manny Riera, Owner and Chief Academic Officer of ABF Academy, announced that Art "Pilin" Alvarez will serve as an advisor within the ABF Basketball program.

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  • Today, Manny Riera, Owner and Chief Academic Officer of ABF Academy, announced that Art "Pilin" Alvarez will serve as an advisor within the ABF Basketball program.
  • Art Alvarez, affectionately known by his nickname "Pilin," has been a staple in the basketball community for over 21 years.
  • Taking his efforts to offer young student-athletes both elite academic and athletic instruction a step further, Art "Pilin" Alvarez is set to join forces with ABF Academy.
  • Effective immediately, Art "Pilin" Alvarez will work closely with the staff at ABF to begin preparations for the 2022-2023 basketball season.

ABF Academy Completes Acquisition of Champagnat Catholic School

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Montag, August 1, 2022
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MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ABF Academy, a fully accredited K-12 private school located in Homestead, Florida, announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Champagnat Catholic School, the Hialeah based educational institution.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ABF Academy, a fully accredited K-12 private school located in Homestead, Florida, announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Champagnat Catholic School, the Hialeah based educational institution.
  • Over the course of its 54-year tenure, Champagnat Catholic School became a pillar of the Hialeah community due, large in part, to its athletic successes.
  • The processes of transitioning Champagnat Catholic School into ABF Academy Hialeah are set to begin immediately.
  • As stipulated in the deal, ABF Academy plans to retain certain facets of Champagnat's institution such as the Florida Department of Education school number, FHSAA membership status, and the school property itself.