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May 2004 Volume 24 Number 5

COVER
FEATURES

Eighth Annual Florida Native Quiz
Test your trivia knowledge of the Sunshine State in this annual quiz compiled by FM staff.

Education Feature
Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)

Florida's Nature Coast
This stretch of Florida spans eight counties and highlights 980,000 acres of the Sunshine State's natural treasures. by Martha Shistle

Reasons to Love St. Johns County
From the Beachcomber Restaurant in St. Augustine Beach to LuLu's Waterfront Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach, these are just a few of the countless fun things to experience in St. Johns County. by Angela Katsarelis

OUR FLORIDA HERITAGE®

The Realm of the Tequesta
Before the discovery of the Miami Circle in 1998 awakened the world the Tequesta remained virtually unheard of outside a small cadre of archaeologists and historians. by Michael Wisenbaker

Legends-Reubin O'Donovon Askew
Reubin Askew was one of Florida's most progressive governors.

REAL FLORIDA FINDS®

Footprints
"Who is Dick Eastman and Why Do I Care?" by Brian Michaels

FLA USA Around Florida
Enjoy 1,156 festivals and events this month. Don't miss the 5th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Crab Fest in Sandestin or The Diary of Anne Frank at the Limelight Theater in St. Augustine.

Statewise
UF fights the carbs, This Month in Florida History, new Florida books debut, Postcard from the Past and more.

In the Florida Monthly Kitchen
The Melon of Summer: fresh Florida watermelon is the perfect addition to any summer soiree. by Yolanda Roundtree

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
Uninvited houseguests could be more than you bargain for especially if the unexpected company has wings and eats wood.

State Parks
Located four miles west of Sebring, Highlands Hammock was one of Florida's first state parks.

In the Florida Garden
Of the plants that embody the essence of the Deep South, few can surpass the stately live oak. by Dr. Don Goodman

Florida Wildlife
Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area

TRAVEL FLORIDA HIGHWAYS®

A Living History: Museums of Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach has a rich history that is displayed in its many museums that include the Indian Temple Mound Museum, the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum and the Garnier Post Office Museum. by Martha Shistle


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Cover image courtesy of VISIT FLORIDA


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