Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Spring Training
Forget daylight savings - for many Florida residents, the seasons are measured by the be-
ginning and end of baseball spring training. Every March, 15 major league baseball
teams hold their spring training in stadiums across central and south Florida, where sun-
shine is practically guaranteed. The intimate stadiums put you within spitting and signing
distance of big leaguers and future hall of famers, making it a pilgrimage for fans of
teams like the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies (not
to mention several Florida-based teams). Around 240 exhibition games are held over 30
days, and fans have been known to camp out for prime seats. For information, visit
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Green Florida
Until recently, Florida wasn't known for conservation and ecotourism, but that's chan-
ging fast.
tackles ecological and sustainability issues.
cognizes lodgings committed to conservation and sustainability.
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Florida cities.
HIAASEN'S FLORIDA
Writer Carl Hiaasen's unique, black-comic vision of Florida is a hilarious gumbo of
misfits and murderous developers. Try Skinny Dip(for adults), Hoot(for kids) and
Paradise Screwed(for his selected columns).