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December 2002
Volume 22
Number 12

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FEATURES

Golf Fun 101
From the odds of making two holes in one to the fact that Florida has more golf courses than any other state in the country, Florida Monthly digs up 101 fun facts about Florida golf. -- by Danielle Broderickx

Whooping Cranes
This December, Operation Migration will lead a new flock of whooping cranes to Florida's Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge. -- by Terra Hangen

2002 Holiday Gift Guide
Give the gift of Florida this season with seashell tealights, sand globes, Florida music, books and videos, apparel, sauces and snacks, jewelry and much more.

Patios: Outside Living Spaces
Florida's patios are no longer a separate area behind the house to barbecue or sun by the pool. They are becoming an extension of the home's interior, used for dining and entertaining. -- by Josie Gulliksen

REAL FLORIDA FINDS®

Inside Florida.
by E. Douglas Cifers

Roar of the Crowd

Statewise
Coach Peterson is honored at FSU with the return of "Pete's Posts," Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Seminoles on the Big Cypress Reservation, new Florida books debut and more.

FLA USA Around Florida
Enjoy more than 1,200 festivals, theater performances, museum exhibits, concerts and sporting events this month. Don't miss the Calhoun County Christmas Festival in Blountstown or the Gator Bowl Parade in Jacksonville.

In the Florida Monthly Kitchen
Chef Tom Thomas cooks up a crowd pleaser recipes for Rock Shrimp Rémoulade, Vero Beach Salad and Shrimp Pronto. They are sure to tempt your taste buds. -- by Chef Tom Thomas

Florida Homes & Lifestyles
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it continually tops the list of "wants" for home improvement. From appliances to work spaces, find out what's hot in today's kitchens. -- by C.B. Nicholas

Watching Wildlife
Lee County Manatee Park provides visitors with the opportunity to watch manatees in the wild and offers free manatee programs daily from November through March.

In the Florida Garden
Mistletoe is just as much a part of holiday tradition as holly wreaths and Christmas trees. However, this romantic plant is parasitic and commonly infests hardwood trees. -- by Dr. Bob Blacks

State Parks
Lake Manatee and Little Manatee River state parks, just a short drive from both Tampa and St. Petersburg, offer a variety of activities including fishing, boating, canoeing, as well as many others. -- by Kathleen Carr & Matthew Earhart

OUR FLORIDA HERITAGE®

Footprints
Christmas was not one of the early feasts. In fact, it was considered a heathen custom to early Christians. Discover the history of the Christmas celebration with our resident genealogist. -- by Brian Michaels

The Heart of St. Petersburg's Aviation History
The Albert Whitted Airport still stands today as a reminder of the past and how far St. Petersburg has come since that first commercial airline flight on Jan. 1, 1914. -- by Kimberly C. Banks

State Secrets
Maj. Francis L. Dade led his troops into a deadly ambush in December 1835. The Dade Battlefield, now a major historical tourist attraction in Sumter County, marks the spot of the beginning of the Second Seminole War. -- by George Lane, Jr.

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