By ROBERT LIEBMAN FLORIDA seems to be a state of two halves. The Sunshine State's 250-mile-long east coast borders the cold and relatively rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and the similarly extensive western coast is caressed by the calmer waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

By Staff Reports On behalf of the county commissioners of Martin County, Fla., I want to let Tulsa World readers know that we are appreciative of the leadership own by U.S. Sen.

If your closest encounters with nature consist of sipping pina coladas at the local tiki bar, you're missing out on dozens of Treasure Coast parks that offer everything from rustic hikes to roller-hockey rinks.