May 2010

Volume 30
Number 5

Features

Builder Spotlight
See how D’Asign Source went from a small Marathon business, to a world-renowned turnkey service station.

Our Florida Heritage®

The Conch Republic: A Nation of Its Own
When the U.S. Border Patrol established a blockade for anyone traveling out of the Florida Keys, the mayor of Key West took things into his own hands—and started a new republic.

Florida's Slave Narratives
During the 1930s, former slaves told their stories to the Federal Writers’ Project in order to permanently record history. Read about some of their tales.

Florida Legend
Key West homeowner Tennessee Williams is arguably one of the most famous playwrights, with characters that will not soon be forgotten.

Florida Living®

State of MIne
Book Reviews, This Month in Florida History, 15th Annual best of Florida Award Ballots

Watching Wildelife
Visit Fort Caroline National Memorial and Theodore Roosevelt Area, learn about the painted bunting, and see why it may be smarter to keep cats indoors.

Natural Florida
Experience music, arts and down-home cooking at the Florida Folk Festival.

In the Florida Garden
Learn the truth behind the always-present turfgrass.

In the Florida Kitchen
Cook up some Florida alligator with this month’s recipes.

Florida Festivals and Events
This month, why not check out the 6th Annual Miami Dance Festival, the 22nd Annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival, the 17th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival, the 19th Annual Dade City Mother’s Day Native American Powwow, or the 19th Annual International Fringe Theatre Festival? Or, bike for the greater good with the Bike MS: Citrus Tour 2010. For art lovers, check out the Caprichosa Mente exhibit at Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art, or the Da Vinci exhibit at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry. Many additional events are also listed in our monthly calendar.

Travel Florida Highways®

Historic Driving Tour…Putnam County
Drive along Putnam County’s beautiful roads and check out some historic spots along the way.

Presidents and Parrotfish…Monroe County
Key West offers something for both the history and aquatic fans.

Fun Fit for a King: King Richard’s Family Fun Park…Collier County
Enjoy a day go-carting around daring loops or hitting home runs at the batting cage.

One with the Wolves…Washington County
Get up close and personal with wolves at the Seacrest Wolf Preserve.

at www.floridamagazine.com you can find …

News
Stay informed with regularly updated Florida news coverage.

Festivals
More than 2,000 festivals, events, sports, exhibits, concerts and shows held this month throughout the Sunshine State.

Dining
Discover new waterfront eateries, Old Florida dining, Best of Florida winners and recipes for every occasion.

Books, CDs, Videos
Visit www.floridabookstore.com to find Florida authors, texts, music, DVDs and more.

The Florida Map
Plan a trip or just get to know the state through our new-and-improved interactive map, broken into regions.

Issues
Get a peek at our current and past issues, then subscribe or order back issues to print or online magazines and get the whole story.

2010 Best of Florida Ballots
Winners for the 2009’s Best of Florida winners are spotlighted and linked online; now, readers can get a head start on next year’s winners by voting for their favorite restaurants, attractions, performers, beaches and more at www.floridamagazine.com.

Florida Monthly Blog
Take a look at Florida Monthly articles from the past, see what events our writers are attending, and get a bit more of Florida on our semi-weekly updated blog.

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Twitter
Get up-to-the-minute updates and unique Florida Finds on our Twitter page, floridamonthly.

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