June 2008

Volume 28
Number 6

Features

State of Leaders
The University of Central Florida might be one of Florida’s youngest universities, but it has had plenty of time to produce some of the state’s best and brightest.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
FHCHS combines faith-based education, top-notch instructors and compassionate faculty to shape tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Surfin’ Safari
Florida’s waves may not be Hawaii-sized, but they still offer plenty of fun in the sun on a hot summer’s day.

Searching for Sea Turtles
Florida’s beaches nest 90 percent of the nation’s sea turtle population. What is being done to protect these threatened creatures from the dangers of beach development.

Our Florida Heritage®

"Bloody" Watson
With more than 50 murders to his name, Ed Watson was one of Florida’s first and toughest bandits.

Pei Amid the Palms
Sarasota’s New College boasts a piece of architectural history: a dormitory complex designed by I.M. Pei.

Discovering Zora
Though she died penniless—and earned only fleeting fame—Zora Neale Hurston remains one of the giants in Florida’s literary canon.

Vanishing Florida: Gator Wrestling
From 20th-century tourist trap to hidden gem, gator wrestling shows provide reptilian drama in a world of neon lights and plastic.

Real Florida Finds

State of Mine
Father’s Day gift ideas; Florida books; win a trip to Alachua County.

Florida Dining Guide
These restaurants are mouth-watering!

In the Florida Kitchen
Muskmelon? Cantaloupe? While Americans may disagree about what to call this delightful melon, they do agree that it tastes delicious. With plenty of vitamin C, the cantaloupe/muskmelon is one summer treat you can feel good about enjoying.

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
Summer droughts (and the dreaded wildfire) make landscaping and irrigation needs doubly important in Florida. Xeriscaping makes the most of irrigation.

In the Florida Garden
With hurricane season underway, homeowners’ thoughts turn to their gardens more than ever. Jonathan Crane and Carlos Balerdi offer excellent advice on keeping fruit trees safe from summer storms.

Natural Florida
Renewable energy technology is no longer a thing of the future. A grand total of $12.5 million has been awarded to research wind power, solar power and hydroelectric power.

Watching Wildlife
Half Moon Wildlife Management Area; Florida Scrub-jay; Florida scrub lands; June natural occurrences

Around Florida
This summer, Florida is cookin’ with hot jazz and great food. Visitors to Jacksonville Beach will enjoy the cool sounds of hot jazz, while Cedar Key’s CLAMERICA Celebration offers an old-fashioned good time with a seafood flair.

Travel Florida Highways®

Go Wild…in Palm Beach County
A zoo unlike any other, Lion Country Safari lets visitors experience the animals of the African plains from the comfort of their cars.

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