Despite district concerns, Hernando group hopes to open an arts charter school
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 SPRING HILL — Scott and Merritt Tilson have seen firsthand the benefits of the arts for Hernando County youngsters. The Tilsons are co-owners of All About Music, a music supply store in Spring Hill that also offers music lessons. Scott is a former choral director at Nature Coast Technical High School. Merritt is a former band …

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Student loan debt outpaces credit card debt in U.S.
Consumers owe more on their student loans than their credit cards, according to data released this month by the Federal Reserve.

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Belgium’s babes primed for action
Heading into the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying competition as outsiders, Belgium are hoping their exciting crop of youngsters can make an instant impact on the international scene.

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Sac State students struggle as fees continue to increase
Junior biology major Nasim Zamani just quit his job so he could qualify for more financial aid and take on more loans to pay for his increased student fees. …

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Local cycling team shifts gears with help from Verizon technology
By the time aspiring professional cyclist Mike Sherer learned how to ride a bike, the 23-year-old Winnetka native was already playing around with technologies that would eventually steer his career path. Now a trailblazer for the local Verizon U-25 Cycling Team, Sherer, who is dedicating the next year to landing a professional contract, is on a training regimen that includes a good helping of …

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Sports in Brief: Evans, 2 other NBA players suspended
Tyreke Evans, the NBA’s rookie of the year, was among three players suspended Friday by the league. Evans, 20, a former American Christian School star from Chester, was suspended without pay for one game after pleading no contest to reckless driving in California. The Sacramento Kings guard averaged 20.1 points last season.

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