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December 2009


Volume 29
Number 12

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Features


Welcome to Gatorland – A Theme Park with a Bite
Get up close and personal with alligators at Gatorland, Central Florida’s terrifyingly fun attraction.

College Football Voices
Ever wonder who’s behind the microphone? Learn about Florida’s most famous collegiate sports broadcasting personalities.

Alachua County’s Educational Side
Alachua County has a plethora of educational venues throughout the area, including museums, butterfly gardens and historic state parks.

Our Florida Heritage®


Gilbert the Pirate
The exploits of the most dreadful pirates of the 19th century

Real Florida Finds


State of MIne
Holiday gift guide; This month in Florida history; review of the new cookbook Gracefully Southern; Florida’s Top Colleges & Universities

Florida Homes & Lifestyles
D’Asign Source in Marathon helps people create their perfect dream home

In the Florida Garden
Flowers don’t just grow in pots; learn how to nurture plants in various types of containers.

In the Florida Kitchen
Whip up a delicious salad with winter grown lettuce and other fresh, Florida grown vegetables.

Watching Wildlife
Located within Sarasota County, Red Bug Slough Preserve provides an urban sanctuary for wildlife and guests. Learn about the Florida softshell turtle and protect native animals by having a permits for exotic pets.

Around Florida
Go ice skating and watch movies under the stars at the 2nd Annual Light Up UCF: 50 nights of music, lights and ice, plus other holiday festivities throughout the state.

State Secrets
Former Weeki Wachee mermaids Holly and Dolly traded their fins for legs and now own an aquatic-themed bar.

Travel Florida Highways®


Where Blues and BBQ Meet…Taylor County
The Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Festival visits Perry this December

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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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