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February 2000
Volume 20
Number 2

Cover
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Poolside at Key West's Conch House, circa 1889, on Truman Avenue.


FEATURES

Florida's Black Heritage Trail
More than 100 sites are on Florida's Black Heritage Trail. These sites showcase the rich history and unique contributions of African-Americans in Florida. By Maureen Sullivan-Hartung

Knight Time
Knights, ladies in waiting, jesters, servants, beggars and mystics: Traveling back in time can be accomplished at one of Florida's many Renaissance Festivals. By Petey Cox


Higher Education in Florida: Soaring to the Top
Florida has a long history of supporting higher education. This month FM highlights some of the halls of academia that contribute to the Sunshine State.

TRAVEL FLORIDA HIGHWAYS

The Bull Stops Here
. . . .At the Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee, that is. FM celebrates more than 50 years of bulls and broncs, calves and clowns, and all of the excitement that Silver Spurs represents. By Debbie Pacuch

The Florida Keys - Special Section
Water and recreation abound in Monroe County.

Palm Harbor:
Shades of Heritage and Rebirth - Building on its unique history and quaint setting, Palm Harbor's Main Street is making plans for a bright future. By Marcel Monseni

Beauty on the Bayou
Find natural and artistic beauty at Bayou Arts & Antiques in Santa Rosa. In addition to antiques and artwork by the owner, this enchanting stop offers a chapel for the area wildlife, an animal cemetery, and paths that wind through nature's glory. By Anne W. Schultz

REAL FLORIDA FINDS

Inside Florida
by E. Douglas Cifers

Roar of the Crowd
Our readers sound off about Florida vaudeville, egrets, Linger Lodge, maps and roses, roses, roses.

Statewise
Marketplace Bank, bright lights, Indiana Jones, South Florida food and more can be found in this month's Statewise.

Footprints
Even genealogists make New Year's resolutions. You may want to add some of these to your list. By Brian Michaels

Around Florida
From St. Augustine's Nights of Lights to the Sanibel Music Festival Millennium Masquerade - FM's calendar for January/February has more than 900 events.

In the Garden
A gardener's resolution - learn how to compost using scraps from winter salads and vegetables. By Anne MacKay

State Parks
And the winner is. . .the Florida State Parks System! Winning the prestigious State Parks Gold Medal Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff, the administration and the volunteers who make a trip to a Florida State Park a wondrous journey into the Real Florida.SM By Carrie Canfield

Watching Wildlife
Take a trip to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve for bird and wildlife viewing that's unsurpassed; buy a Duck Stamp, where 98 percent of the proceeds go toward the purchase of wet lands; and watch as the Peregrine Falcon soars once more after being removed from the Endangered Species List.

Florida Legends:
Zora Neale Hurston The first installment of Florida Legends, which presents the people who have made Florida what it is today, features one of contemporary literature's most highly acclaimed African-American authors. On the cover: At the heart of historic downtown Kissimmee stands the Old Town clock.

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