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Anyone in South Florida?

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    Hello,
    I would love my Nilo to enjoy this sport, but reading the posts about lure in FL, seems that all clubs are really far away from Miami. Is there any group of lure coursing fanciers a little bit closer that could give me more info on trainings, meetings or if there is a way to practice for basenjis that live in apartments?

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