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Donna and Robert Masters enjoy their hobby of raising butterflies while being able to help the environment.
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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, adjusts her recommendation for opening schools to allow all grade levels to return full time in person, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.
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