ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The historic town of Eatonville welcomed the special visit from the prestigious Howard University’s all-black swim team to the newly renovated community pool.
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Howard University’s swim team is the only Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) swim team competing at the Division I level.
The team has national acclaim for its attributes in the water and its representation of Black achievement in athletics.
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The spirit of inspiration and resilience was in the air as the team took photos and conversed with community members Eatonville holds dear.
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The Eatonville community pool has been closed for nearly a decade.
The pool is now transformed into an updated and modern facility that serves as a recreation, engagement, and youth development hub.
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Mayor Gardner reflected on the importance of this space, saying, “This pool is more than a recreational facility—it’s a gathering place that unites our community and inspires the next generation of leaders, athletes, and visionaries.”
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