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Wimbledon Finalist Marion Bartoli Enters Family Circle Cup

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Six Top 10 Players to Compete at Historic 35th Anniversary Celebration

The Family Circle Cup has a 35-year history of accomplishments in women’s professional tennis and has set a standard of excellence as a Tier I tournament on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Charleston’s premier sporting event has also become its foremost social affair, and with a full schedule of special activities being planned for its 35th anniversary celebration, it’s fitting that yet another marquis player has committed to the 2008 event. With today’s announcement that World No. 9 Marion Bartoli has officially entered the Family Circle Cup, Charleston’s player field now boasts six of the Top 10 players on the WTA Tour. In addition to Bartoli, the world class draw will also include World No. 1 Justine Henin, No. 4 Jelena Jankovic, No. 6 Venus Williams, No. 7 Anna Chakvetadze, and No. 10 Serena Williams. The Family Circle Cup, America’s oldest Tier I event, will be held April 12th – 20th at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Weekend Nature Movies – Ponte Vedra, Florida

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Visit the GTM Reserve Environmental Education Center for exciting exhibits about our environment and a special showing of “Survival”. Movies will be shown on the “big screen” at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 904.823.4500 for more information or visit the website
GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. We’re located off A1A 17 miles south of JTB or 8 miles north of Vilano Beach. Hours: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 10-17, free for children under 10

Dark of the Moon Tour at the Lighthouse – St Augustine, Florida

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Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum will offer the Dark of the Moon Tour starting at 7:00 p.m.
This hour and a half long tour allows visitors to venture into the Keepers’ House and Tower at night, learn about the history of the St. Augustine Light Station, listen to paranormal tales, and experience darkness inside the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your space call Faith at (904) 829-0745 x-207. The cost is $25 per adult and $20 per child. All reservations must be cancelled 24-hours in advance. Children must be at least 7 years old and 44 inches tall to climb the tower.

St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Call 904.829.0745 for more information or visit St Augustine Lighthouse website