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- googled "Orlando java users group"
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- Live in Orlando
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Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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Hi Grant and welcome to Codetown! We have a meeting coming up on 1/22 and maybe I'll see you there. Look for the OrlandoJUG group here on Codetown and join it for info on meetings, etc.