The Royal Palm Hotel – Construction workers in downtown Miami recently discovered a genuine historical gem hidden under a parking lot: remnants of the hotel that helped establish Miami as a major tourist destination in the early 1900’s. New Florida helps unearth the proud history of the once-regal Royal Palm Hotel.

Writing for Children – Do you have what it takes to write an award-winning children’s book? Barbara Bottner does, and she’s sharing her storytelling secrets with New Florida. The celebrated children’s author will teach us what it takes to keep kids glued to the page, and show us why some stories fly off the shelf, while others flop.
Related links:
American Library Association - Recommended Reading
Florida Center for the Literary Arts

Average Joe Speedracer – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get behind the wheel of a race car and take it for a high-speed spin around a track? New Florida found out at the Drivetech Racing School in Lakeland.
Related links:
USA International Speedway
Racing Schools.com

Gastric Bypass – Most of us have dieted at one time or another, but today more and more Americans are taking weight loss to an extreme by undergoing gastric bypass surgery. What justifies such a risky solution? New Florida investigates.
Related links:
Weight Control Information Network
CDC: Overweight and Obesity

Conch Shell Blowing Contest – Key West – aka “the Conch Republic” – has more than one odd claim to fame, but the noisiest is surely its annual conch shell blowing contest. Last year, New Florida joined in as hopeful horn blowers competed in this noisy "conch honk" on the city’s Sunset Pier.

Blue Spring State Park – Blue Spring State Park is located just 35 miles from downtown Orlando, but it seems a world away. An idyllic haven for wildlife, the springs are the winter home for many of Florida’s manatees. But will development and population growth impact the Park’s health? New Florida finds out.

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