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| February 2003 |
Volume 23 |
Number 2 |
 FEATURES
Giving
Paws
A
Southeastern Guide Dog is destined for much more than
drinking from the toilet and fetching a Frisbee. He will
become the eyes for the blind and the gift of mobility
for the immobile.
A New Immigrant Class In Weston
The
Hispanic element in Weston, a planned community with many
parks, palm-tree-lined sidewalks and miles of bike paths,
has turned out to be a decidedly new breed of Latin American
immigrants. by Francisco J. Duque
The A Team (Florida's Top Schools)
Florida's
top schools are the high schools that received an A on
the 2002 FCAT (Florida Comprehension Assessment Test).
They are ranked by student to teacher ratio.
OUR
FLORIDA HERITAGE®
Hunting Fossils In Florida
Millions of years beneath the warm, life-filled
ancient oceans made Florida a paradise for today's amateur
fossil collectors. by John C. Boling, Jr.
Florida's Crime Of The Century
In 1955, Judge Curtis Chillingworth was the
longest-sitting circuit judge in Florida, holding the
highest judicial office in Palm Beach County. The legacy
of his murder continues today, and those who were there
will never forget the crime of the century and the criminals
who tried to run the city. by James O. Born
Legends (Robert L. F. Sikes)
The Original He-Coon made his mark on the Panhandle
and West Florida representing Florida's 3rd Congressional
District for 19 two-year terms.
TRAVEL
FLORIDA HIGHWAYS®
Downtown Panama City
Panama City has stepped into the 21st century with its
small-town character intact, with a delightful touch of
charm and cultural enhancement. by Debbie Glick
Hernando County
With scenic driving routes, fish camps, hiking, biking,
horseback riding, historic tours and water recreation,
Hernando County offers dozens of activities to suite any
nature-lover's needs.
Florida's Freshwater Frontier
Discover what Florida's Heartland, Okeechobee, Highlands,
Hardee, DeSoto, Glades and Hendry counties, has to offer.
From fishing, hiking and boating to the caladium capital
of the world and traditional Seminole lifestyles, the
heart of Florida offers something for everyone.
REAL
FLORIDA FINDS®
Inside Florida
by E. Douglas Cifers
Roar of the Crowd
Statewise
"Sunshine Sojourns" features great deals and
vacation packages from around the state, "This Month
in Florida History" President Calvin Coolidge dedicated
the Edward W. Bok Singing Tower, new Florida books debut
and more.
FLA USA Around Florida
Enjoy more than 1,400 festivals and events this month.
Be sure not to miss the Fourth Annual Renaissance Festival
in Live Oak or the 21st Annual Meet Me Downtown Festival
in Boca Raton.
Florida Homes & Lifestyles
For Florida, the year 2003 is the year of the family,
and interior design reflects warmth and togetherness while
recalling home. by C.B. Nicholas
In The Florida Garden
The rose is grown in all 50 states, but in Florida, with
the intense sun and warm temperature, it requires special
care. by Dr. Bob Black
In The Florida Monthly Kitchen
Mullet, shrimp and alligator are three all-stars of Panhandle
cuisine. From the earliest part of Florida's history,
these three natives have been a part of survival and the
economy. by Chef Tom Thomas
Footprints
For 435 years, Florida has been influenced by
the Spanish and those of Hispanic descent. Genealogical
research for those of Hispanic heritage often has been
difficult, but now, with the David Masnata Collection
of Cuban and American Sources, it has become easier. by
Brian Michaels
Watching Wildlife
When ancient seas covered most of Florida, parts of the
state were isolated as islands. One such island is the
present-day Lake Wales Ridge scrub ecosystem, which supports
the highest concentration of rare and endangered plants
in the continental United States.
State Parks
The Tomoka State Park offers a shady canopy of scenic
live oaks where the Timucuan Indians lived more than 400
years ago. This site continues to be a haven for camping
today. by Kathleen Carr
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