August 2009

Volume 29
Number 8

Features

Horse Therapy
Learn how the F.A.I.T.H organization helps disabled students profoundly enhance their lives through its “horse therapy” program.

Fabulous Florida Fishing & Boating
The bays, backwaters, rivers and lakes beckon anglers, boaters and paddlers to the Florida fishing and boating experience.

Our Florida Heritage®

Sunken Gardens
The rich history of this St. Petersburg garden below the surface

Florida Legend
The legend of the Top Fuel drag racing world shares some of his thoughts about his long career and contributions to the sport.

Real Florida Finds

State of MIne
Book reviews; This Month in Florida History; Shula’s family legacy; exotic snake stars in Animal Planet; and Clinton to help launch “Pledge for Florida’s Children.”

Florida's Bed & Breakfast Inns
During times of economic stress consider a Bed & Breakfast Inn for a quick getaway and some much-needed R&R.

In the Florida Garden
Summer is in full swing; learn how to protect and manage your lawn during Florida’s hottest season.

In the Florida Kitchen
Chef Justin Timineri whips up a storm featuring some of his favorite Florida avocado recipes using flavorful, unique ingredients.

Watching Wildlife
Watching Wildlife explores O’Leno State Park and River Rise Preserve State Park, as well as the barred owl and feral cats. Children and parents can examine owl pellets, and August Natural Occurrences include loggerhead nesting, warbler migration and alligator hatchings.

Around Florida
The late summer months feature the 54th Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days, as well as more than 2,000 other fun Florida festivals and events.

Travel Florida Highways®

New Old-City Explorations … in St. Johns County
What’s old is new again... St. Augustine and St. Johns County offer some new, unique attractions and opportunities for residents visiting for a daytrip or their family vacation.

at www.floridamagazine.com you can find …

News
Stay informed with regularly updated Sunshine State 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
lan 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 Best of Florida winners will be announced in the September issue; 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.

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