April 2007

Volume 27
Number 4

Features

VISIT FLORIDA Works for Florida
To protect Florida’s popularity as a vacation destination, the Legislature needs to step up to the budgetary plate.

Seminole Cowboys & Rodeo Queens
The Seminoles have raised cattle since 1750. Today, they own one of the largest herds in Florida—and many are raised for the rodeo circuit.

2007 Best of Florida Ballots
Vote for your favorite Sunshine State attractions, amenities, personalities and destinations, which will be honored with this 12th annual coveted award.

A Round of Ap“paws”
The state is filled with hotels, attractions, beaches and other fun-loving spots where guest of the furry kind are welcomed

Whole Lot of Smokin’ Going On
Florida barbecue contests can be found from Key Largo to Jacksonville to Panama City

Our Florida Heritage®

Florida Legend
Known best for his Super Bowl broadcasts, Pat Summerall maintained his strong Florida ties, which began at birth in Lake City.

Real Florida Finds

Statewise
Three Cheers for Florida Volunteers; Florida Books; Super Trooper Sci-Fi; and This Month in Florida History.

Dining Out
From Alachua County’s Conestoga Restaurant to Washington County’s Cancun’s Mexican Grill, opportunities abound to dine in style throughout the Sunshine State.

In the Florida Kitchen
Summer squash is the specialty year-round—and it looks as great as it tastes.

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
The interior space is evolving in an unusual fashion, with certain rooms virtually disappearing from the home.

In The Florida Garden
In reality, there are many beautiful trees suitable for planting beneath power lines or near sidewalks that won’t interfere.

Natural Florida
Florida’s state parks, greenways, trails and aquatic preserves are just what the doctor ordered for nature-deficit disorder.

Watching Wildlife
World-class birding, snorkeling and exploration await 70 miles west of Key West; meet the roseate tern; the terns return; and April Natural Occurrences.

Around Florida Festivals & Events
Plan to attend Fort Pierce’s Zora Fest, celebrating the famed author, and travel along the Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail; or visit another of the more than 2,000 other festivals, events, exhibits, concerts and performances happening Around Florida this month

Travel Florida Highways®

Duval County
Celebrate Jacksonville’s rich heritage with the James Weldon Johnson exhibit and trail. Then, experience new & noteworthy Duval attractions, including The Urban Funk Spectacular, St. Johns Ferry Service, the country’s largest kingfish tournament, and more.

Nassau County
Getting Wild on Amelia with the inaugural Nature Festival; Captain Steven Hair gets his charter “fishically fit”; and notable upcoming events in Nassau County.

Recommended street trees for Florida*:

*Not all trees are suitable for all areas of Florida. Check for heat and cold hardiness prior to purchase and planting.

For additional information see:
http://www.walkable.org/download/22_benefits.pdf
http://www.fufc.org/info_part2.html
http://orb.at.ufl.edu/FloridaTrees/selectiondetail.htm