| October 2001 |
Volume 21 |
Number 10 |
 FEATURES
Florida
Sweets
Florida-based fudge shops, chocolatiers and candy-making
factories offer goodies to tempt the taste buds.
Florida
Retirement
Retirement communities
in the Sunshine State offer a wide range of amenities
and services to meet the needs of Florida's active seniors.
Fishing
in Polk County
Polk County has some of the best freshwater fishing spots
in the Sunshine State.
REAL
FLORIDA FINDS
Inside Florida
by E. Douglas Cifers
Roar of the Crowd
Letters to the editor from Florida Monthly readers.
Watching Wildlife
Explore Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area and learn
about the endangered whooping crane.
State Parks
Myakka River State Park has long been known for its
universal appeal to park visitors. The park's newest
features are the Myakka Canopy Walkway and the 74-foot
observation tower, located near the William Boylston Nature
Trail. by Kathleen Carr and Paula Benhoff
Statewise
Florida Holocaust Museum presents Fragments: Portraits
of Survivors; South Florida's Hispanic Heritage Festival;
the 6th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival;
and more.
Around Florida
This statewide calendar of events includes concerts,
festivals, theater productions, museum exhibits and sporting
events.
Dining Around Florida
Every month, several restaurants from around the
state are featured.
In the Florida Monthly Kitchen
Alligator has become a standard ingredient in many
Florida restaurants. This month, In the Florida Monthly
Kitchen features several alligator recipes to try at home.
by Chef Tom McGinty
Our Florida Heritage®
Footprints
Adoption is a complex subject, particularly when
it comes to genealogy. The book Sacred Connections: Stories
of Adoption explores this topic in great detail. by Brian
Michaels
State Secrets
The history of the Miami International Airport, some
interesting facts about Florida's first counties
and Dr. John Gorrie's patent for making ice are all
part of this month's installment of State Secrets.
by George Lane, Jr.
Legends
Stephen O'Connell was a former chief justice
of the Florida Supreme Court and sixth president of the
University of Florida.
TRAVEL
FLORIDA HIGHWAYS
Florida Space Coast Birding and Wildlife
The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival reveals
some of Florida's natural secrets.
Sound Advice Blues Festival
Fort Lauderdale gets a case of the Blues.
Florida Keys and Key West
The Florida Keys and Key West offer visitors and
residents activities out of the water.
Historical New Smyrna Beach
Take a peek at the historical treasures of New Smyrna
Beach.
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