February 2010

Volume 30
Number 2

Features

Wild Things in Dade City
An outreach program of Stearns Zoological Rescue & Rehabilitation Center in Putnam County, is home to some unique—and rather large—creatures in need of special care.

Celebrating 75 Years with Florida State Parks
Florida’s state parks are celebrating 75 years of affordable, educational and non-traditional getaways with unique events and a commemorative book.

Our Florida Heritage®

Florida’s Unique Minority
When once they were tourists, enjoying long summers on the beach; now, Canadians have made Florida their permanent home.

Florida Legends
Paul A.M. Dirac was an internationally renowned physicist who made Tallahassee and Florida State University his home.

Florida Living

State of MIne
Book Reviews, This Month in Florida History, Kayaking with Sea Cows, Florida Retirement Facilities

In the Florida Garden
Not only do perennials offer a colorful addition to gardens, they also require less maintenance and live longer than most other plants.

In the Florida Kitchen
Florida strawberry season is here. Learn how to make a strawberry avocado salsa with pan-grilled Florida fish.

Watching Wildlife
Visit Welaka State Forest and Welaka National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium; connect nature with kids; and learn about the American eel; plus, February natural occurrences.

Florida Festivals and Events
There’s never a shortage of events in Florida. Check the calendar for events in every county, including The Legend Lives On with Circus Sarasota, the Annual Big Cypress Shoot-Out, the 12th Annual Florida Carriage & Horse Festival, a Koncert 4 Kiddz IV, the opening of the Florida Museum for Women Artists, and the 124th Silver Spurs Rodeo.

Travel Florida Highways®

Exclusive, Elusive Useppa … Lee County
Little Useppa Island, along Florida’s Inland Waterway, has been the escape for many illustrious personalities throughout the years, and it offers a great respite, accessible by boat, today.

Can You Dig It? … Gilchrist County
At Thomas Farm visitors are more likely to find fossils than farm animals.

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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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Twitter
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