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DVD Kennedy Space Center visitors learn America's achievements in outer space, meet astronaut retired Navy captain Jon McBride. Up coast, the harbor, historic Spanish fort and lighthouse in St. Augustine - America's oldest continuously occupied European settlement. Citrus production is big business in state and so are cows. Cattle ranching on Lightsey Ranch is an eight-generation affair. Everyone pitches in to preserve a unique Florida tradition. Airboats have explored inland waterways for years, a ride in fast boats is great way to see vast expanse of marsh & swampland. Manatees, large aquatic mammals, live in warm, shallow rivers, bays, estuaries & coastal waters. Underwater observatory at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State park is place to see Manatees in natural environment. Cypress Gardens in operation for more than 50 years, began as showplace for flowers & tropical canal boat rides. It soon evolved into water ski show. In the Florida Keys, USA's southernmost point, author Ernest Hemingway's house and famous Duval Street landmark - Sloppy Joe's. Tarpon fishing is popular, best way to get a glimpse of fish is at Robbie's - for a dollar, visitors feed fish right off docks. Offshore, World Record holder Billy Pate shares fishing knowledge. Everglades National Park is only subtropical preserve in North America. The park is known for bird life including herons, storks, & egrets - backcountry boating is way to see it all.

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Florida is the southernmost state of the USA where, for most of the time, the sun shines truly bright - a place of excitement and joie de vivre! Miami is a magnificent holiday resort that boasts some of the finest entertainment parks in the world. The home of the rich and super rich and where both flamboyance and kitsch reign supreme. The Metro-Dade Cultural Center is situated Downtown where several Spanish-style buildings surround a large plaza that is decorated with colorful and contemporary works of art. The Florida Keys are a group of thirty one coral islands that extend from Miami on the southern point of Florida, to the Caribbean, the first and largest of which is Key Largo that was made famous by a Hollywood movie of the same name. Bonita Springs with its Everglades Wonder Gardens is situated north west of Miami close to the Gulf Of Mexico and features the animals of the Everglades. This wildlife refuge was created in 1936 and was later enlarged with botanical gardens and further animals from all over the world. On the east coast of the Florida Peninsula, Cape Canaveral juts out into the Atlantic.As far back as 1949 the `Rocket Trials Zone', as it was then known, was built here, an area that has been further developed and extended to become the world famous Space Station that it is today. Today Fort Lauderdale is a popular residential area located on the south Atlantic coast where its harbor and sandy beaches are situated in front of newly built skyscrapers. The Sunshine State: an appropriate name for one of the most entertaining and yet relaxing places on Earth!

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Florida is called the "Sunshine State". Visitors mainly come to enjoy the sunshiune, the sea, the never ending sandy shore of the peninsula and the unique atmosphere of Miami. But of course, it is worth to spend time in the protected areas such as the Everglades national Park and its fen, where visitors can slalom in between the alligators on hovercrafts. The following sights are also significant: Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, the House of Hemingway in Key West, the house of Edison in Fort Myers, the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg and the oldest American fortress - Castillo de San Marco - in St. Augustine. Orlando is a paradise of pleasant relaxation for kids and adults. You can find Disney World, Sea World, Epcot Center and Universal Studios there.

DVD. Globe Trekker. The state of Florida is located on the southeastern tip of the USA. The state has far more to offer than overrated theme parks, from lush forest and breathtaking beaches to dazzling Art Deco architecture you'll be able to find it all in dynamic Florida. A stones throw away in the Atlantic Ocean are the Bahamas - made up of over 700 islands they're a magical place to explore. Traveler Lavinia Tan begins her journeys in Miami at the Calle Ocho Festival. After a diving trip to the Florida Keys she heads to Cape Canaveral to visit the home of NASA, before heading on to St Augustine, America's oldest town. From there she heads to Daytona for Bike Week. After a trek through the Everglades she ends her journey in the laid back islands of the Bahamas. Along the way... $_$_START_LIST ? Marvel at the fabulous Art Deco architecture in South Beach. ? Visit the home of Ernest Hemmingway on Key West ? Experience life as an astronaut at Cape Canaveral. ? Watch alligator wresting in the Everglades. ? Go shark diving in the Bahamas. $_$_END_LIST

DVD. The Best Of... series This video will show you what is being done to insure the survival of the Key Deer. It will take you to the refuge on Big Pine Key and find out how these 36 inch tall creatures exist with the human residents and an increasing flow of tourists. The tape will also provide information for students and teachers about Florida's declining natural resources.

DVD. Good Time Golf. 30 Minutes. It’s off to the World Golf Village to see the Hall of fame and George gets a chance to meet one of the legends of golf, Gary Player. Between the King and Bear course at World Golf Village and The Amelia Island Plantation, Florida’s First coast of golf is one of the best destinations anywhere for any golfer. GTG’s Million Dollar Hole in one challenge is on again and some lucky players try for the prize.

DVD. Tanlines. 23 Minutes. Dancing, water sports, 20-something poolside parties and especially the bikini contests bring Chris to Clearwater, Florida. – known for its crystal clear beaches, is Chris’ destination on this episode. He visits Shepherd’s Resort, famous for its 20-something poolside parties and helps judge their famous Sunday afternoon bikini contests and Booty Shake competition. Chris also enjoys some of the resort’s water sports, like Jet Skiing, banana boating and parasailing. He ends the day dancing into the wee hours at a local nightclub. TANLINES turns up the heat at the best beaches and favorite exotic hot spots worldwide. Each week, host Chris Jackson takes you to a renowned exotic beach or summer hot spot. He explores the local beach culture, summer festivals and nightlife at each exciting location. It's a chance to see beaches like you've never seen them before. From Kite Surfing on the shores of Quebec's Magdalen Islands to the pulsating post-sunset nightlife of Miami's South Beach where the partying continues long after the sun sets.

DVD. Good Time Golf. 30 Minutes. Located midway down the gulf coast, the Tampa Bay area is a center for business, tourism, retirement and is a fantastic place for year round golf. On this trip, The Club at Eaglebrooke, as well as World Woods Golf Club and Fox Hollow Golf Club round out this surprising and diverse group of courses.

DVD. Good Time Golf. 30 Minutes. The Kennedy Space Center hosts this trip to central Florida. Also included is a look inside the very exclusive PGA Golf Show. Courses in this episode include Deer Island, the Debary Golf and Country Club and Orange County National.

DVD. Tanlines. 23 Minutes. Key West is Chris’ party destination for this episode. First he goes on a dolphin watching expedition with Captain Seaweed. Then he settles in for the Pride Parade where he meets with the original designer of the Rainbow flag, who is preparing for the flag’s 25-year anniversary celebration. Chris ends the day with a bar crawl –witnessing everything from drag queen performances to flogging. Whether you’re gay or straight, Pride Fest provides non-stop fun. TANLINES turns up the heat at the best beaches and favorite exotic hot spots worldwide. Each week, host Chris Jackson takes you to a renowned exotic beach or summer hot spot. He explores the local beach culture, summer festivals and nightlife at each exciting location. It's a chance to see beaches like you've never seen them before. From Kite Surfing on the shores of Quebec's Magdalen Islands to the pulsating post-sunset nightlife of Miami's South Beach where the partying continues long after the sun sets.

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DVD. Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. In southern Florida there is a unique world of water, swampland and dense jungle-like forest: the Everglades, a truly magical environment full of mystery, myth and fascinating nature. For many centuries this huge swamp area was inhabited by the Seminole Indians and today the Everglades are one of the greatest natural attractions in the U.S.A. Unlike the somewhat daunting appearance of the alligator the surroundings here are far more benign. The pink flamingo has for many years been associated with Florida and everywhere the croaking of frogs fills the air. There is a huge variety of birdlife as the vast areas of swampland are an ideal habitat and the water is not only rich in fish, various predators can also be found in large numbers. A total of six hundred species of fish live in the waters of the Everglades and in the summer months when the water level is particularly high there are huge shoals of fish to be found but in the dry months of winter they travel to deeper waters. The alligator is the indisputed king of these marshlands and no other creature is as powerful. We don't only intend to observe the alligators from the shoreline, we also want to see them from within the water. They're everywhere! Because of their valuable skin they were once almost exterminated. It is a fallacy that the alligator is a bloodthirsty, murderous creature as, unprovoked, this primeval reptile is almost indifferent to our presence and even from a close distance it remains perfectly calm. Despite all the recent encroachment by Man, the world of the alligator has retained much of its mysterious and magical aura and the allure of this unique region still continues to impress in a very remarkable way.

DVD. The park sits on the North end of Bahia Honda Bridge. The park is famous for it's beaches, tent camping, nature trails, safe swimming areas, a full service marina and so much more.

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DVD. Modern Times Wonders On the east coast of the Florida Peninsula, Cape Canaveral juts out into the Atlantic, an uninhabitable area that consists of lagoons, mangrove swamps and marshes. As far back as 1949, the `Rocket Trials Zone', as it was then known, has been further developed and extended to become the world famous Space Station it is today. From here, the first Americans went into orbit and also landed on the moon and more than 110 manned space flights have been launched from the Cape which, in its golden years, employed more than 25,000. Models of numerous rockets are displayed along with monitors that show the original pre-launch countdown procedure. The layout of the launch surveillance control room is featured in the Apollo Saturn 5 Center and, in the distance, an impressive array of launch pads is on view. The Kennedy Space Center is America's `gateway to the stars' from where rockets, satellites and astronauts are launched into the universe to explore the unknown. Our feet well and truly on the ground, most of us will never get closer to space than this truly impressive, historic yet futuristic, space center.

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. Discover the magical grandeur of Vizcaya: A European-style estate built by industrialist James Deering. It is now a National Historic Landmark and renowned museum owned by Miami-Dade County. This grand mansion and gardens has often been referred to as the finest private house ever built in America. As many as 1,000 artisans worked on the construction of this architectural masterpiece beginning in 1914. Splendid Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical rooms filled with priceless treasures are yours to enjoy, as are superb gardens with pools, fountains and sculptures. Fully narrated with classical music accompaniment. DVD BONUS FEATURES: ? Vizcaya Museum and Gardens photo gallery. ? Narrated in English and Spanish.

DVD. The Best Of... series From Biscane Bay to The Dry Tortugas, the "Diamond Necklace of the Florida Keys" stretch 200 miles into the Atlantic. Travel with our The Best Of crew to the best hotels, charters, restaurants and underwater diving of the fabulous Florida keys, and much much more. (Also available in Spanish & German)

DVD. International Video Projects. 30 Minutes. Sunken Shrimp Boats in the Gulf - Atlantic Reefs - A Harbor Full of Tarpon - Miles of Flats - Key West Has it All Sharks, tuna, permit, amberjack and barracuda, all hit lures as readily as live bait. Small, fast boats take you to shrimp boats, wrecks and reefs that can only be found by Loran C. The southernmost tip of the Florida Keys

VHS/NTSC. International Video Projects. Key Largo to Key West in thirty minutes. We take you to the beaches, bars, state parks, best restaurants and hotels in the fabulous Florida Keys.

International Video Projects. DVD. Our friend Pat Ford produced this look at underwater Key West. You will be amazed at the abundant marine life surrounding this island town.