It could take months before turtles are back at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. File photo
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Children play in the Sea Turtle Garden. These life-size sculptures were created over several years by artist Colin Christian. The garden is dedicated to Gordon Gilbert, the nature center's founding director. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
After almost
Inside the work of Gumbo Limbo crew
that strives to be biggest ally of these at-risk sea creatures
ABOVE: Gumbo Limbo workers roll a 350-pound female green turtle named Yamato to the ocean at Spanish River Park before a crowd typical of such turtle r
Christine King works with Delray Beach resident Kari Shipley at King’s studio
in Boynton Beach. King walks with the aid of high-tech braces on her calves.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Lona O'Connor
As Christine King sits on the breezy pool de
Educational field trips to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in coastal Boca Raton may continue despite the school district’s budget having no money for them.
In June, Palm Beach County School Superintendent Art Johnson advised Boca Raton
