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Alexander Duarle (13), Jodi Mark (mom), CMA Sea Turtle Nesting Manager Danielle O’Neil, Robyn Bergeron (13), Nick Mitchell (13) and Jordan Mark (13)Kids in “Friends for Florida” presented $650 to Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) to help take care of its rescued sea turtles. The group, made up of middle school students from Pasco and Hillsborough Counties, was started by friends who wanted to raise awareness about environmental issues. To raise the money, the kids held garage sales, lemonade stands, recycled aluminum cans and collected money outside of a local Wal-Mart.

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