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This article presents information about the investigation of the murder of the University of Miami football team defensive end Bryan Pata. Pata was found shot in the parking lot of his off-campus apartment building. The police have yet to arrest anyone and have not released information about their investigation. The reward for information leading to an arrest is only $1,000 despite the resources of the university and the football team's boosters.

The article focuses on the Dominican Republic's baseball team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. The team is a fan favorite in Kissimmee, Florida, with players such as Alfonso Soriano, Albert Pujols, Miguel Tejada and David Ortiz. Manager Manny Acta said that he would prefer underdog status, but with his all star team, it is hard to avoid being a favorite to win.

The article looks at how Key West, Florida, once a refuge for gay tourists, has begun to attract a more heterogenous crowd. According to the author, Key West is beginning to look like any other tourist town in the United States. The author describes how various establishments in Key West have decreased their focus on appealing to homosexual patrons. Comments regarding the issue from various Key West residents are included.

Reports that the National Collegiate Athletic Association removed Florida State University form the list of universities banned from using what it called "hostile and abusive" mascots and nicknames during post-season play. Comments regarding the decision from Bernard Franklin, the association's senior vice president for governance and membership; Review of how the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma have endorsed the school's "Seminoles" nickname.

Profiles Steve Butler, a talented high school baseball pitcher who was a teammate to baseball stars such as Alex Rodriguez and Doug Mientkiewicz, but who now teaches as an athletic director at an elementary school. Statement that Butler played on the Westminster Christian Warriors high school team, which won a Florida state championship in 1992; Report that Butler was named player of the year over Mientkiewicz and Rodriguez; Question of why Butler did not go on to sign with Major League Baseball.

Highlights the prayer walk, organized by David Garrett at the site of football game Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida. Attendees; Theme of the event; Participation of people from local churches.

The article provides update about the case of Sean Taylor of Washington Redskin, who has been charge with felony assault and one count of battery in Miami, Florida.

Reports on the efforts of John Brunetti, owner of the Hialeah Park horse racing track to restore racing here in Florida.

Focuses on spring training and baseball camps in Florida. The reason New York Yankees' principal owner, George Steinbrenner, calls Radisson Bay Harbor the team's hotel; The effect of spring training on fans; Where the Philadelphia Phillies train in Clearwater; The various teams that practice in or near the Tampa Bay area; Description of Legends Field in Tampa and the quick sale of tickets; Places to visit such as Jack Russell Stadium, Knology Park, and Tiger Town. INSET: FOLLOWING THE BOYS OF SUMMER.

Reports on a growing underground market for do-it-yourself and illegally imported or manufactured anti-aging compounds that are supposed to do what Botox does, but have not been approved for use in the U.S. Reference to f four people who went for Botox treatment in Florida and were hospitalized for possible botulism poisoning; Allergan Inc.'s defense of its product, Botox; Investigation into osteopathic physician Bach McComb, who injected the patients; Popularity of Botox on the illegal market.

Reports on the success of the University of Miami's football team. The Willie Williams recruiting scandal; The inconsistency of quarterback Brock Berlin; Highlights of games with Florida State, Louisville and North Carolina State; Injuries challenging the team; Status of the team under the coaching of Larry Coker; Outlook for another national title.

Reports on the October 5, 2004 home game of Florida A&M University at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Defeat of Virginia Union by the Rattlers football team; Problems in rising from Division I-AA in the NCAA; The vote to remove university president, Fred Gainous, from his job; College athletes including Paul Robinson; The problem of I-A teams not wanting to travel to Tallahassee for the 2004 season.

Examines how the future of linebacker Willie Williams, a top college football prospect, is in limbo due to his history of juvenile crime. How his admissions status to the University of Miami is pending; Details of the juvenile crimes he committed; How he is a gifted writer and documented details of his recruitment; Significance of his young football career; Comments by his friends and family.

Profiles Isleworth, the most expensive and most exclusive development in central Florida. Home to a full roster of celebrities and all-star athletes, including Tiger Woods, Shaquille O'Neal, and, most recently, Michael Jackson; Comparison to Park Avenue in New York or Grosse Pointe in Michigan; Description of some of the homes; Reasons for Isleworth's emergence as a home for this wealth; History of the development.

Reports on the booming real estate business in Naples, Florida. Plans for future development; Rise in property values; Proliferation of golf courses; Attraction of older people to Naples; History of Naples; Demographics of the citizenry of Naples; Strength of Real estate sales in Naples..

Profiles cars used by the residents of the Florida Keys. Popularity of dilapidated cars, used by the poor because they have to and by the wealthy because they want to fit in; Reasons for the survival of old cars in the Keys, including good weather and no inspection requirement; Safety factors, including low speed limits and no hills; Descriptions of some of the cars.

Reports on the potential college choices of Brian Johnson, a senior tight end at Miami Northwestern High School in Miami, Florida. Statistics of the playing ability of Johnson; Comment on the lack of attention to players with lesser talents; Limitation of Johnson's recruitment to conversations with coaches from Rhode Island, Indiana University and some National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics programs in South Dakota.

Focuses on the formation of Race Club by Gary Hall Jr., an Olympian medallist in Islamorada, Florida. Connection of Circle of Champions with Hall; Qualifications for the Circle of Champions; Number of medals won by Hall in the Olympics.

Reports on the building of expensive condominiums on the banks of the Miami River. Previous underdevelopment of the river which is Florida's fifth largest port; History of the river; Polluted working river of freighters and abandoned equipment; Plan for dredging to clean up and enlarge the river; Gentrification of a rusted working site.