Volume 26
Number 10

Features

“The Year of a Million Dreams”
Disney looks forward to making a million dreams come true.

Intriguing Floridians
These 22 Floridians, who are the backbone of the state, excel in fields from art to law to technology. They may be neighbors, friends or superstars, and they are the essence of Florida.

Our Florida Heritage®

The Forgotten French
France’s role in Florida history may be obscure, but it is, without a doubt, essential.

Footprints
Tidbits from a Guru—a genealogy expert shares many helpful hints.

Real Florida Finds®

Statewise
The SafeHouse of Seminole County provides a secure shelter for those in need, plus Florida books and This Month In Florida History

Florida Homes & Lifestyles®
Retro designs and interesting new fabrics and textures dominate today’s wall treatments.

Florida Dining Guide
Find some of Florida’s best restaurants, cafes, trattorias and diners.

In the Florida Kitchen
Florida avocados are a healthy and delicious fruit, and they can liven up so many meals.

In The Florida Garden
Vines offer a perfect way to add color and fragrance to any garden, large or small.

Natural Florida
This month is Florida Greenways and Trails Month, and expanded trails help off-road bicyclists celebrate.

Natural Florida
South Florida’s forests shine, with beautiful waterways and so much history.

Watching Wildlife
The Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area helps keep wildlife protected, plus a lesson on living with Florida black bears.

Around Florida Festivals & Events
Plan ahead for Disney’s Festival of the Masters, a sidewalk art show with something for everyone, plus 1,753 events & festivals, concerts and more.

State Secrets
Toll roads are quickly becoming Florida’s future, and several small towns are now burgeoning with plans to build an airport, power plant and many new housing developments.

Travel Florida Highways®

Vero Beach’s Rising Star
The quaint Vero Beach Hotel & Club is transforming into a stunning, sophisticated oceanfront condominium hotel and beach club.

Ormond Beach Appeal
Volusia County’s eclectic mix of the upscale and rustic, the high-speed and relaxing, all make it a fascinating destination.