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| December 2003 |
Volume 23 |
Number 12 |
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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