Features

Driving Force
Daytona Beach has become a mecca of speed every Spring. It’s hard to believe one unanswered collect call shaped the destiny of this fast-paced Florida industry.

Our Florida Heritage®

Sticky Business
The Florida turpentine trade has had its good, bad and very ugly during the past two centuries.

A Joe of All Trades
Long before Kevin Costner, Joe Tinker subscribed to the mantra “If you build it, they will come.”

Real Florida Finds

Statewise
Be Mine, Manatee; this month in Florida history; Florida books;
and more.

College Knowledge
Florida’s state and private institutions of higher learning each can claim a storied past, respected present and promising future.

In the Florida Kitchen
A taste of the tropics.

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
Simple and quick do-it-yourself projects can help make a house feel more like home.

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
The Keys Southern Style is conducive to creating the ideal tropical playground, complemented by dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

In the Florida Garden
These scent-sational blooms appeal to the eyes and nose in the
Florida garden.

Natural Florida
A species is invading a habitat near you—non-native plants and trees are overtaking parts of the state. What can we do to help stop these fiendish flora?

Watching Wildlife
The endangered orchids at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve; fighting the evil weevil; and a spotlight on the West Indian tufted airplant.

Around Florida Festivals & Events
Napoleon invades Tallahassee, plus 1,623 other Florida festivals and events.

Florida Writers
James O. Born wows readers again with his great Escape.

Travel Florida Highways®

Sebastian is for Anglers
This old Florida fishing village has become a hot spot for fishermen. Now there’s an affordable way to stay and play.

Sweet History
Hendry County hosts its annual Swamp Cabbage Festival, as well as great recreational opportunities.

Mettle Sculpture
One artist’s vision spawned a work of art and annual celebration in tribute to the Mother of the Everglades.

To Market, To Market
Webster’s farmers market offers fresh produce and just about anything else market-goers may desire—but only on Mondays.