~ Avid readers of all ages encouraged to take their love of reading outdoors ~

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole today joined new and veteran readers alike in Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in honor of Adult and Family Literacy Month. As a part of the celebration, Lt. Governor Kottkamp and Monica Baxley of Chipley read to local children and shared the importance of reading. Adult and Family Literacy Month will be celebrated throughout the month of September, with Florida’s state parks encouraging all Floridians to embrace literacy in their own lives by sharing the joys of reading with friends and family.

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~International Coastal Cleanup volunteer participation helps keep Florida oceans and sea life healthy~

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist proclaimed September as International Coastal Cleanup Month and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating with activities at various state parks and aquatic preserves on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Available for the public, the volunteer events provide an opportunity to help protect Florida beaches and coastlines.

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New Educational Series to Kick Off at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Next Month

Don’t Miss “Making Waves: A New Speaker Series at CMA”

Clearwater, Fla. (date) – Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new speaker series Thursday, October 15. The first presentation, “All About Dolphins and More About Winter,” will include an in-depth look at how dolphins live, feed and breed in the wild. It will explore what we need to know in order to help them survive in the wild. CMA staff will also share how this organization works around the clock to rescue, rehabilitate and release animals back into the wild. Staff members will also discuss the story of Winter, a young dolphin who survived after losing her natural tail. Guests will be able to hold Winter’s actual prosthetic tail!

Thursday, October 15 event will include the following:

6 p.m. – Snacks/Welcome

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Presentations by CMA’s Director of Education Joe Malo, Director of Animal Care Diane Young and Head Trainer Abby Stone
7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Question and Answer Session

As part of this program, CMA will host “All About Sea Turtles” Thursday, November 19. Visit www.SeeWinter.com for more information.

Winter the dolphin lost her tail after it got caught in a crab trap line. Against all odds, she survived and was later fitted with a prosthetic tail, which is helping her learn to swim like other dolphins. Winter has become an inspiration to people all over the world and serves as a great reminder that people can do anything they put their mind to. Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a Florida non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to marine life rescue, rehabilitation and release.

Jeni Hatter
Director of Media Relations
727-441-1790 x228
727-686-4827 cell
jhatter@cmaquarium.org

~Avid readers of all ages encouraged to take their love of reading outdoors ~

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole today joined new and veteran readers alike in Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in honor of Adult and Family Literacy Month. As a part of the celebration, Lt. Governor Kottkamp and Monica Baxley of Chipley read to local children and shared the importance of reading. Adult and Family Literacy Month will be celebrated throughout the month of September, with Florida’s state parks encouraging all Floridians to embrace literacy in their own lives by sharing the joys of reading with friends and family.

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Ongoing

Now-November 1 – In the Attic – MOSH’s history curator has pulled items from the shelves of Museum Collections.  In the Attic, on display in the third-floor gallery, features unique and quirky objects such as Mayan, Aztec and Incan pottery and Native American textiles.  Displayed alongside these artifacts are Thomas Edison’s Christmas lights and authentic Star Wars memorabilia.  But, that’s not all!  Discover the world of masks, the evolution of the telephone, the elegance of Victorian-era treasures and more!

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Appraisal “Roadshow” at Flamingo Gardens
Saturday, September 26, 10 am - 2 pm
½ price admission is $8.50 ages 12+, $4.25 4 to 11, under 4 free
Appraisals $3 per item in addition to admission

Appraisals of Antiques, Art, Clocks and Watches at Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary.  Get your treasures appraised or just listen and learn at Flamingo Gardens “Roadshow.”  Expert appraisers explain the history and value of your precious possessions at the greatly discounted cost of $3 per item in addition to admission to the Gardens.  Bring photos of large or fragile items.  No jewelry, rugs, textiles, books or ephemera will be appraised.

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Historical Museum of Southern Florida
Educator Night

Kick-off our new season of educational programs and Make Miami History Now

Thursday, September 17, 5 pm

Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street Downtown Miami

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Huge labor day token sale at Adventure Landing!

TOKEN SALE
FRIDAY-MONDAY

To honor all of you hard workers, we have put together great specials for the Labor Day Weekend!

Great Value - 60 Game Tokens for $10
Best Value - 100 Game Tokens for $15

You’ve worked hard…
Now it’s time to play hard!

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As we approach the eighth anniversary of 9/11, now is the time to reflect upon and pay tribute to those protecting our country and fighting the war against terrorism. We are pleased to announce the formation of the First Fernandina Beach Freedom Walk, which marks the tragic events of 9-11-2001 and pays tribute to citizens who perished during that defining day in U.S. history. The goal of our Freedom Walk is to join with and continue a national tradition of remembrance of lives lost, recognition of the first responders who served and sacrificed on that day and those who continue with their service to

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Historical museum of southern Florida
202 West Flagler Street Downtown Miami
Free and open to the public

Over the past two decades, the number of black historic sites in Miami undergoing preservation battles and successes has increased significantly. Come hear the leaders of these projects share the unique history of sites as Virginia key Beach, the Hampton House and the Black Precinct and their herculean efforts to save these spaces from city bulldozers, neglect and commercial development.

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