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Foreign Adoptions
- When the Marlowe's decided to adopt overseas, they
went full-steam ahead with their plans. Two years later,
the formerly childless couple had three children between
the ages of 7 and 13. New
Florida visits the family at their home in Plantation
to hear their remarkable story.
Related links:
U.S. Department of State
King David Bikers
- Meet the King
David Bikers, Florida's ONLY Jewish motorcycle club.
Less than a year old, the South Florida club has already
attracted over 130 dues-paying members, including a hog-riding
Rabbi. What unites those who join? According to club founder
Jeff Mustard, "we share a passion for the road and the
bond of our faith."
Teen Trendsetters
- What does it mean to be a 'trendsetter'? For Florida
teens like Kaila Letizia, it means mentoring younger children. New
Florida profiles Kaila and the “Teen Trendsetter” program,
a new gubernatorial initiative designed to encourage volunteerism
among teens, while also boosting the reading skills of Florida's
third-graders.
Related links:
Mentoring
Curriculum
Florida
Trend's NEXT
Teen
Trendsetters
Britto
Central - Florida artist Romero
Britto's eye-popping paintings and sculptures are a big
draw for corporate advertisers and art lovers alike. New
Florida visits this neo-pop visionary to find out
what inspires his vivid creations.
Sun Lite Potato
- Move over baked potato, here comes something leaner! “Sun
Lite” is a lower-carbohydrate potato now being harvested
in the Sunshine State. Will the creamy white spud help Florida's
farmers bounce back from the low-carb craze? New
Florida investigates.
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