Glass Blower – Flame. Molten glass. A puff of air. A delicate touch. These are the ingredients that go into glass blower Rob Stern’s magnificent creations. New Florida visits the artist’s studio to watch him shape a spectacular life-like seashell from blown glass.

Matters of Weight – The statistics are frightening. Nearly 70% of obese adolescents are destined to become obese adults. Many parents feel there’s little they can do to motivate their children to eat right and lose weight. But there’s hope on the horizon. New Florida visits the Miami-Dade County school system to learn about several innovative pilot programs that are changing the way children think about exercise and nutrition.
Related links:
Governor's Task Force on the Obesity Epidemic

House Calls – As medical technology advances at a fast and furious rate, the old-fashioned "house call" is making a surprising resurgence. New Florida follows family physician James Padula, who makes house calls full time for Boynton Beach-based Mobile Medical Industries.
Related links:
American Academy of Home Care Physicians

Flowers in the Sky – The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a dreamlike place, where nature’s most delicate creatures fill the sky with shimmering color and lucky visitors may find their hair or clothes adorned with a beautiful butterfly or two. New Florida tours this stunning glass aviary to learn more about its fragile winged residents.

Along the Road: Micanopy – New Florida travels “Along the Road” to historic Micanopy. Purportedly Florida's oldest inland city, this tiny town south of Gainesville has changed very little over the last century. We’ll meet an 87-year old resident, get a glimpse of pioneer life, and attend an impromptu recital by local folk musicians.
Related links:
Micanopy Historical Society Museum