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You lived through 9/11. You may even remember Pearl Harbor. But have you ever
heard the tale of “Operation
Drumbeat”? During World War II, German U-boats hunted down America’s
Merchant Marine vessels right here off the Florida coast.
In part one of this two-part series, New
Florida explores this Nazi plot, and learns how it nearly
succeeded in sinking America’s vast shipping fleet.
Of all of Florida’s natural wonders, coral
reefs are perhaps its most delicate. These colorful, craggy limestone formations
may look tough, but they can be easily damaged by boats, pollution, or even the
swim fin of a careless snorkeler. Thankfully, though, there is a small group
of dedicated divers working to protect and rebuild our damaged reefs.
New Florida visits the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary to meet “reef doctor” Harold
Hudson, and father-and-daughter “transplant team” Ken & Kelly
Nedimeyer.
What’s the best way to see the sights in Miami? By car? By boat? How about
by duck? Think we’ve quacked up? You won’t after you hop a ride with Miami
Duck Tours. This company offers sightseeing trips on amphibious vehicles – cars
that are part boat … or … boats that are part cars!
New Florida joins the crowd for a wild
ride!
Arthur Stone had dreamed of owning a 1920’s-era Packard automobile since
he was a young boy. So when his paycheck finally permitted it, he bought one.
And then another. And another. And another. In fact, by the time he retired from
his day job as CEO of Buning the Florist, Arthur Stone had managed to amass a
Packard collection that was worthy of a museum. So, naturally, he started one.
New Florida takes a tour of Stone’s
creation: the Fort
Lauderdale Antique Car Museum.
New Florida goes “Along the Road” to the
colorful panhandle town of Apalachicola.
There, we tour the historic district, visit with a shrimp boat
captain, and discover what modern convenience was invented
in this unassuming seaside village.
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U-Boat
Coast, Part One 
Transplanting
Coral 
