DUNNELLON — With azaleas popping out in Rainbow Springs State Park, the beauty of springtime lures hikers, swimmers and even artists with sketch pads, canvases, water colors, oil paints and brushes.

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Meredith Blunt of Kitchener, Ont., has been drawing a bird every day this year, to focus more on her creativity and mental health. Her drawings have become so popular online that she's now also taking ...