Gator Day: Florida's twist on Groundhog Day
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Groundhog Day is on Sunday and in Pennsylvania, if the groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil does not see a shadow then it could predict the end of winter and the start of spring. If he does see his shadow, winter will go on for around six more weeks. according to lore. We're putting a Florida twist on it with some special guests from Gatorland.

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