A Date with Miami – Part 1- In part 1 of this two-part mini-series, New Florida takes a look at the active sights and sounds that make the Magic City so Magical. Buckle your seatbelts for action, Miami-Style.
Related links:
Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs

Mosquito Lagoon - New Florida goes “Along the Road” as Hunter Reno paddles the expansive Indian River Lagoon (all 156 miles) to learn about the diverse biology and cultural heritage of the area. Protected on the perimeter by the Merritt Island Refuge and Cape Canaveral, it still flourishes today, absent development.
Related links:
Brevard Zoo
Indian River Laggon Program
Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce

Landowner Incentive Program - New Florida takes a look at The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Landowner Incentive Program, which provides financial and technical assistance for non-profit landowners who want to create beneficial habitats for endangered species on their properties. The program is only a year old and not many people know that it exists; this story will change that fact.

Gators Galore - Palm Beach County has been overrun by alligators ... fiberglass alligators sporting funny hats and uncomfortable shoes. As part of its art-in-public-places program, the county is peppering public property with artsy alligator sculptures. It`s an effort to imbue the city with a bit more culture by creating a "museum without walls."

IITSEC Convention - New Florida visits the IITSEC conference, held in Orlando this past December, to take a look at the largest simulation and training convention in the world. Over 350 companies, 45 countries and 15,000 people attend every year. Although military simulators and applications is a huge part of this for obvious reasons, these same companies have other areas they support including medical, driving, robotics, air traffic control, education and the entertainment industry.