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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF SUNSHINE STARS ACADEMY IS TO OPERATE AS A NON-PROFIT, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ACADEMY AIMS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN SOUTH FLORIDA, IN A NURTURING AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
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