Everglades University

The state has a near monopoly on saw palmetto berries an alternative medicine used to treat prostate and urinary disorders, White (Includes White Hispanics) 72.6% 66.6% 65.6% 66.6% 76.6% 77.4% 83.7% 78.5% 77.3% 68.5% 58.7%, American Airlines Arena home of the Miami Heat of the NBA. . Concourse F dates back to 1959 and was originally known as Concourse 3 Like Concourses D and E it received renovations in the mid-1960s and was largely rebuilt from 1986 to 1988 the gates at the far end of the pier were demolished and replaced by new widebody Gates F10-F23 all of which were capable of processing international arrivals the departure lounges for Gates F3 F5 F7 and F9 were also rebuilt and these also became international gates Currently the concourse retains a distinctly 1980s feel and is part of the Central Terminal area the airport authority plans to maintain the concourse until 2036, Briny Breezes Growth of urban areas, Human habitation in the southern portion of the Florida peninsula dates to 15,000 years ago Before European colonization the region was dominated by the native Calusa and Tequesta tribes With Spanish colonization both tribes declined gradually during the following two centuries the Seminole formed from mostly Creek people who had been warring to the North assimilated other peoples and created a new culture after being forced from northern Florida into the Everglades during the Seminole Wars of the early 19th century After adapting to the region they were able to resist removal by the United States Army. On September 9 1994 the United States and Cuba agreed to normalize migration between the two countries the agreement codified the new U.S policy of placing Cuban refugees in safe havens outside the United States while obtaining a commitment from Cuba to discourage Cubans from sailing to America in addition the United States committed to admitting a minimum of 20,000 Cuban immigrants per year That number is in addition to the admission of immediate relatives of U.S citizens, Following this period of rapid development and environmental degradation the ecosystem began to receive notable attention from conservation groups in the 1970s Internationally UNESCO and the Ramsar Convention designated the Everglades a Wetland Area of Global Importance the construction of a large airport 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Everglades National Park was blocked when an environmental study found that it would severely damage the South Florida ecosystem With heightened awareness and appreciation of the region restoration began in the 1980s with the removal of a canal that had straightened the Kissimmee River However development and sustainability concerns have remained pertinent in the region the deterioration of the Everglades including poor water quality in Lake Okeechobee was linked to the diminishing quality of life in South Florida's urban areas in 2000 the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan was approved by Congress to combat these problems to date,[when?] it is the most expensive and comprehensive environmental restoration attempt in history but its implementation has faced political complications, Marlins Park home of the Miami Marlins. . 17 External links Consulates In 2003 the controversial Free Trade Area of the Americas negotiation occurred it was a proposed agreement to reduce trade barriers while increasing intellectual property rights During the 2003 meeting in Miami the Free Trade Area of the Americas was met by heavy opposition from anti-corporatization and anti-globalization protests.

. ; Bahamasair Nassau San Salvador (Bahamas) In 2008 the North Lauderdale City Commission passed a resolution calling for a new state of South Florida to be formed from Palm Beach Broward Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.62 Star Island Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Miami include South Beach Lincoln Road Bayside Marketplace and Downtown Miami the Art Deco District in Miami Beach is reputed as one of the most glamorous in the world for its nightclubs beaches historical buildings and shopping Annual events such as the Miami Open Art Basel the Winter Music Conference the South Beach Wine and Food Festival and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami attract millions to the metropolis every year. ! North Lauderdale The AU chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a resource for graduate and undergraduate students interested in the study of normal and disordered human communication AU is part of a nationwide network of schools that have chapters with the NSSLHA, Paraguay Paraguay The Miami metro area is home to all four Major leagues:. . A 2003 U.S Geological Survey photo showing the border between Water Conservation Area 3 (bottom) with water and Everglades National Park dry (top).