IFAS in the news, 5/21

Good morning! Today's IFAS news:

Editorial: Indian County residents should be aware of potential threat of mosquito-borne diseases http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/20/editorial-indian-county-residents-should-be-of/

'Playing in the dirt' (Jackson)
http://www2.jcfloridan.com/news/2012/may/20/playing-dirt-ar-3820096/

Jacksonville woman's business of garden, landscape design is blossoming http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2012-05-21/story/jacksonville-woman-s-business-garden-landscape-design

These are not your grandma's zinnias (Alachua) http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120519/COLUMNISTS/120519636/-1/entertainment?Title=These-are-not-your-grandma-s-zinnias

Water-wise gardeners recognized (Hillsborough) http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/life/2012/may/20/banewso7-water-wise-gardeners-recognized-ar-405347/

Park & Travel Briefs: May 20, 2012 (St. Johns - last item) http://staugustine.com/living/2012-05-20/park-travel-briefs#.T7o2GdmQIzI

(Lee County - 2nd page)
http://www.news-press.com/article/20120520/BUSINESS/305200020/In-brief-Veranda-unveils-new-drink-menu

Hurricane preparedness program at EOC on May 29 (Okaloosa) http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/eoc-49706-hurricane-preparedness.html

Invasion of the Giant African Snail: Florida's Latest Slimy Bane (Flagler) http://flaglerlive.com/38499/giant-african-snails-fg/


Health and other news:

CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk http://www.ajc.com/health/cdc-half-of-overweight-1442011.html

From Cubicles, Cry for Quiet Pierces Office Buzz
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/science/when-buzz-at-your-cubicle-is-too-loud-for-work.html?pagewanted=1

CDC to Baby Boomers: Get Tested for Hepatitis C http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/cdc-baby-boomers-tested-hepatitis-16377879#.T7oyANmQIzJ

Ed de la Parte: Adena Springs permit won't hurt Silver Springs
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120520/OPINION03/120519621