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February 2008


Volume 28
Number 2


Features


Florida’s Top Schools
From Stetson University to the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Florida features some of the most outstanding schools in the nation.

The Daytona 500
On Feb. 17, Daytona Beach will welcome thousands of fans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Great American Race.

 

Our Florida Heritage®


Daniel McGirtt: Florida’s Banditti Leader
Known for stealing horses and causing havoc in Northeast Florida, Daniel McGirtt created much trouble for American, British and Spanish leaders.

Ormond of Old
Tracing back to a time when Timucuan Indians occupied the area, Michael Wisenbaker highlights the various peoples who have inhabited Ormond Beach.

From the Porch Swing
Another Florida Monthly reader’s fond memories of our
great state … From the Porch Swing.

Florida Legend
Art McKee, “The Treasure Hunter’s Treasure Hunter,” spent
much of his life exploring shipwrecks, such as the Capitana el Rui, a Spanish ship that wrecked in the Upper Keys.

 

Real Florida Finds


Statewise
This Month in Florida History; A Beacon for the Blind; Jim Born’s Burn Zone; and Florida books.

In the Florida Kitchen
Low in calories and free of sodium and fat, Florida strawberries are a sweet and healthy treat.

Florida Homes & Lifestyles
Landscaping with palms.

In the Florida Garden
This month features five of Florida’s best groundcovers.

Natural Florida
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection helps preserve Florida’s waters through programs such as the Clean Marina and Clean Vessel Act program

Watching Wildlife
Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area; the wood duck; Duck Stamps; and striped bass are spawning.

Around Florida
Attend the 7th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival, the
Big Cypress Shootout or any of the other 2,222 festivals & events throughout the state this month

 

Travel Florida Highways®


Houseboating on the Suwannee River
Enjoy the scenic Suwannee River and all the comforts of home aboard one of Miller’s houseboats.

Taking Flight: National Museum of Naval Aviation
Located in Pensacola, the National Museum of Naval Aviation preserves and exhibits the history and heritage of naval aviation.

Osceola County
Experience Osceola County’s natural wonders via an
exciting airboat tour, or enjoy some of the other recreational opportunities that await.

Citrus County
Head to Citrus County and experience the Homosassa Riverside Resort, which features great recreational tours, accommodations, manatees and monkeys.

Polk County
On display through early May, J. Seward Johnson’s
“Man on the Street” series features shockingly realistic sculptures throughout Lakeland.

 

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