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January 2002
Volume 22
Number 1

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FEATURES

Florida's Native American Healers
Long before European doctors arrived in the United States, Florida's American Indians combined common plants with ancient songs to heal a variety of illnesses. -- by Michael Wisenbaker

REAL FLORIDA FINDS

Inside Florida
by E. Douglas Cifers

Roar of the Crowd
Florida Monthly readers share their thoughts through letters to the editor.

Statewise
Marco Beach Ocean Resort opens, Kissimmee's Monument of States is restored and new Florida books are featured, plus much more.

Watching Wildlife
Become a citizen scientist and learn more about Florida's bobcats.

FLA USA Around Florida
Plan a weekend getaway with this list of festivals and events taking place across the state, including the Kumquat Festival in Dade City, the Las Olas Art Fair in Fort Lauderdale and the Pinellas Folk Festival in Largo.

State Parks
With a host of activities and two museums it's no wonder why more than half a million people visit Sebastian Inlet State Park each year. -- by Kathleen Carr.

FLORIDA BUSINESS INSIGHT

Common Sense
Is there really anything wrong with Florida's tax system?

In Box
Populism clashes with pharmaceuticals, federal employees chastise some of their own, and Dracula finds new life.

Dateline: Florida Business
Find out who and what are making news in Florida's economy.

Making it Through Layoffs and Lawsuits
Finding a path through economic troubles is hard enough without adding in the expense and time consumed by litigation over employee lawsuits.

Pursuit of Happiness
Taking time to explore ourselves through our history.

TRAVEL FLORIDA HIGHWAYS

Melbourne
Special Section: Spectacular spring activities ignite Melbourne in the New Year.

Scenic Highways
The Tamiami Trail is a scenic highway with historic significance that connects a string of stunning natural preserves.

Cruising I-95
The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach hosts extremely rare 18th,19th and early 20th century Cuban artwork.

Dinosaur Comes To Florida
Special Section: The Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville will host a 42-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex later this month.

Guide To Florida's Bed & Breakfast Inns
From cozy Victorian cottages to relaxing tropical hideaways, this list gives details on the special features of bed & breakfasts around the state.

Port St. Lucie
Special Section: St. Lucie County offers beautiful beaches, rich history and an exciting array of events and festivals.

Our Florida Heritage

Melrose
Residents of this North Central Florida town cherish their past and work to preserve this piece of Old Florida. -- by Al Burt

From The Porch Swing
The front porch provided a haven for one family surrounded by the sounds of war. -- by Virginia H. Martin.

Footprints
Strangely-rendered dates in birth and death records are explained in our genealogy column. -- by Brian Michaels.

State Secrets
Learn about the Celestial Railroad, record-breaking citrus harvests and more. -- by George Lane, Jr.


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