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April 2005
Volume 25
Number 4

COVER
FEATURES

How To Be Floridian
Take an adventure through Florida's cities and towns -- by Victor Leiner

Henry Stone
Henry is a rock On' rolling Stone. This music guru and his bevy of record label put Florida blues, soul and disco musicians on the map. OUR FLORIDA HERITAGE®

The Hermit Warden of Cayo Pelau
Columbus G. McLeod lost his life while trying to save Florida birds from vicious plume hunters ... or did he? His disappearance still remains a mystery to this day. -- by Michael Wisenbaker

Mandarin's Link to the Past
Surviving termites, hurricanes and bull dozers, the Mandarin Store and Post Office stands proudly as a symbol of past architecture, commerce and communication. -- by Michael Wisenbaker

Vanishing Florida
Before a certain mouse made his home in Florida, The Sunshine State was brimming with quirky and original tourist attractions. Today, however, most have totally disappeared into oblivion. -- by Victor Leiner

REAL FLORIDA FINDS®

Around Florida Festivals & Events
Don't miss the Spring Break Nationals in Daytona Beach or Rodin: In his Own Words at the Pensacola Museum of Art.

Statewise
This Month in Florida History, Postcards from the Past and new Florida books.

The Minors ... Florida's Bush League
The Florida State League plays ball from April through September. Gather the whole family together to enjoy crazy games, undiscovered prodigies and good old-fashioned baseball. -- by Bob Carson

Florida Architects
Whether building a home or workplace, these Florida architects can draft dreams.

Dining Out
Fancy to fun Florida fare.

In the Florida Kitchen
Chef Travis Summers has created some healthy snacks that taste great without the guilt. -- by Yolanda Roundtree

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
Traditionally hailed as a flooring option, tile is showing up throughout Florida homes as a dramatic new design element. -- by Josie Gulliksen
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In the Florida Garden
Robert Bowden suggests a few ways to revive from that gardening rut. -- by Robert Bowden

State Parks
Test that Florida State Park knowledge with a picture quiz. by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Watching Wildlife
A visit to Bald Point State Park, species spotlight on the black-bellied plover and April natural occurrences From the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Travel Florida Highways®

Monroe County
The Florida Keys and Key West are alive with heritage and heart.

Wakulla County
The Sweet Magnolia Inn exemplifies all the feeling and charm of a historical inn. -- by Natalie Rodriguez

About the Cover:
Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas, located about 60 miles west of Key West.


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