Zora Neale Hurston - To kick off Black History Month, New Florida takes a look back at the life of African-American novelist and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston. From her heyday as a writer during the Harlem Renaissance, to her burial in an unmarked Florida grave, Hurston’s life story – like her novels – was filled with triumph, despair, and redemption, all set against a uniquely Floridian backdrop.
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Florida Memory Project

Child’s Play - New Florida visits with songwriter and producer Desmond Child. With dozens of "top 40" hits under his belt, Child has written for the likes of Bon Jovi, Cher, Michael Bolton, and Ricky Martin. Now, this Florida native talks about the secrets behind his long-lasting success in the music biz, and gives us a sneak peek at his latest project: a stage musical that may be headed for Broadway.
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Univeristy of Miami

Beneath the Surface - New Florida dives into a unique high-fashion ad campaign, shot on location beneath the surface of a Florida pool. To promote tourism, the City of Bal Harbour has hired a well-known underwater photographer to portray the seaside city as a place where fashion and nature converge. We join the crew to get a shark’s eye view of how this distinctive ad campaign comes together.

The Dolphin and the Kid - Though accounts of dolphins befriending people have traditionally been the stuff of myths and fairytales, New Florida has discovered a real-life story of human/dolphin interaction. Join us as we travel to the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys to see how some very special dolphins are helping a physically challenged five-year old overcome her disabilities.