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The Florida
Store - Since its inception in 1898, Burdines has
worked to define itself as the quintessential Florida department
store – in part by offering tropical fashions that
evoke the spirit of the Sunshine State. But next month, “The
Florida Store” will cease to exist, when owner Federated
Department Stores finally removes the Burdines label from
its Florida storefronts. New
Florida takes this opportunity to remember a Florida
original.
Related links:
Federated
Department Store`s History of Burdines
 Naturescapes – Part
2 - Is your yard a relaxing retreat or a ravenous
resource hog? If it’s more hog than haven, you may
need “Naturescape,” a
Broward County program that helps homeowners, schools and
businesses create and maintain nature-friendly landscapes.
In the second half of this two-part series, New
Florida sees how Naturescape participant Doris Gomez
transforms her basic backyard into an eye-catching & money-saving
wildlife sanctuary.
Related links:
Florida-Friendly
Landscaping Principles
Video: Click here for environmentally friendly
gardening tips from Broward Mayor Kristin Jacobs and daughter Lauren
The Healthy
House - We work hard to keep our bodies healthy, but
what about our homes? Mold, mildew and dust mites are obvious
indoor irritants, but what about toxins in paint, carpeting
and furniture? Could the air quality inside our homes be
hurting us? New Florida looks
for answers with Bernadette Upton, an interior designer who
specializes in “beautiful but breathable” décor.
Gators Galore
- In 2004, Palm Beach County was overrun by alligators
... fiberglass alligators sporting funny hats and uncomfortable
shoes. To learn more about this rather unconventional art-in-public-places
program, New Florida met
with West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel, who helped to support
the program by creating her own flamboyant work of alligator
art.
Related links:
Gators Galore - Naples
Along the Road:
Apalachicola - 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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