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December 2003
Volume 23
Number 12

COVER
FEATURES

Chi Chi's Kids
Since 1979, the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation has used golf to help build confidence and instill discipline. by Rosemary R. Day

21 Intriguing Floridians
From hard-workers to respected leaders, these Floridians have transformed their music, art, education and business to defining qualities of Florida culture. by Victor Leiner & Debra Espinosa

OUR FLORIDA HERITAGE®
Fort Christmas
Take a journey to Fort Christmas Historical Park, a replica of the supply depot known as Fort Christmas. by Rosemary R. Day

Legends
A women's leader and environmentalist well ahead of her time.

REAL FLORIDA FINDS®

Statewise
Health Matters: recent medical advances by Florida's universities. Adopt a Manatee this holiday season, new Florida books debut and more.

FLA USA Around Florida
Enjoy 1,033 festivals and events this month. Don't miss the Great American Train Show in Fort Lauderdale or the 18th Annual Christmas Parade in Destin. Also, it's a December to Remember at Fort Myers Beaches & the Sanibel Islands, and take a holiday adventure to the Holiday House at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates.

Florida's Social Scene
Florida greeted its sister state, Japan's Wakayama Prefecture at EPCOT this fall at an elaborate celebration commemorating a cultural exchange program and promoting Florida First Lady Columba Bush's Alliance for Arts Education program.

In the Florida Monthly Kitchen
Say hello to Santa Claws with Florida stone crab claws. by Barbera Turnbulle

In the Florida Garden
Preserving poinsettias is a good way to make these festive flowers last
throughout the holiday season. by Dr. Bob Black

State Parks
Lake Griffin State Park is a Central Florida Island Escape. by Kathleen Carr

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
Many Floridians are looking toward log homes as the answer to hectic lives and cramped spaces. by Rosemary R. Day

Footprints
Test your knowledge in our resident genealogist's Christmas quiz.
by Brian Michaels

TRAVEL FLORIDA HIGHWAYS®

My Keys to Paradise
Follow one man's journey through the Florida Keys. by Andy Boyd

Fort Pierce Main Street
Community involvement takes center stage in this Main Street Community. by Jamie Conklin

About the cover:
Bridgewater Inn, Pine Island
Photo courtesy Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

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