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  Florida's Space Coast

  Florida's Space Coast, located only 45 miles east of Orlando, is home to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Port Canaveral. Come to a place ruled by nature, a universe etched with enchanted forests, flowing rivers and peaceful lagoons. 72 miles of beach plus shopping and dining in historic villages. A unique planet inhabited by southern bald eagles, Atlantic loggerhead turtles, alligators, dolphins and West Indian Manatees. Home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Space Coast is the universal launch pad for hundreds of bird species and the perfect landing site for you. Visit us at www.visitspacecoast.com/.

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  Dixie Crossroads

  Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant is owned and operated by a family who planted their roots in Florida's sandy soils seven generations ago. Serving unique and flavorful wild ocean shrimp, Dixie Crossroads is critically dependent on healthy oceans and estuaries and strives to inspire an appreciation for those resources within their guests. Founding members of the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival and major supporters of many conservation efforts, the owners and staff are extremely proud to assist in environmental education, historic preservation, and growth management efforts throughout the state of Florida. Please visit our web site at www.dixiecrossroads.com/.

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  Wells Fargo

  Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With approximately 280,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 19 on Fortune's 2009 rankings of America's largest corporations. Wells Fargo's vision is to satisfy all our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. www.wellsfargo.com

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  GenOn Energy, Inc.

  GenOn Energy, Inc. (NYSE: GEN) is one of the largest competitive generators of wholesale electricity in the United States. With power generation facilities located in key regions of the country and a generation portfolio of approximately 24,200 megawatts, GenOn is helping meet the nation's electricity needs. GenOn's portfolio of power generation facilities includes baseload, intermediate and peaking units using coal, natural gas and oil to generate electricity. We have experienced leadership, dedicated team members, financial strength and a solid commitment to safety, the environment, operational excellence and the communities in which we operate. www.genon.com

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  Cornell Lab of Ornithology

  Your support of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology helps solve critical problems facing birds and other wildlife by using the best science and technology - and by inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to care about and protect the planet. www.birds.cornell.edu

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  Swarovski Optik

  Swarovski Optik, an Austrian, family-owned company with a long tradition, has been producing high-quality binoculars and telescopes for over 50 years. As one of the world's leading optical goods manufacturers, Swarovski Optik sells products, which are a synthesis of superior quality in terms of functionality and optical performance, coupled with an emphasis on aesthetic design. Evidence for this can be seen in Swarovski Optik's wide range of optical instruments, which include binoculars, telescopes, optronic instruments, riflescopes, knurling/milling tools, precision and optical components. For more information about Swarovski Optik birding instruments and digiscoping tools visit www.swarovskioptik.us.

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  Florida Power & Light

  Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves approximately 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with more than 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit www.fpl.com

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  Bird Watcher's Digest

  Publishers since 1978, Bird Watcher's Digest, The Backyard Bird Newsletter, "how-to" backyard booklet series, state bird guides, Bird Watching For Dummies book, Identify Yourself book, custom publications, and Feather Guard (a solution for window strikes). Visit www.birdwatchersdigest.com to learn more.

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  Florida Today

  For more than 40 years, FLORIDA TODAY has served the Space Coast community. As the Space Coast's newspaper, FLORIDA TODAY has taken a strong leadership role by promoting and investing in Brevard through programs designed to reach out to its residents. Each year, FLORIDA TODAY'S dedication to Brevard County is reflected through a number of community programs including sponsorships, grants, workshops, Volunteer Recognition Awards and many others. In the past year, FLORIDA TODAY has provided grants to more than 30 organizations and sponsored over 100 local events, which has included the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival. Visit www.floridatoday.com.

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  Birds & Blooms

  Birds & Blooms is America's #1 Bird and Garden Magazine with 1.4 million subscribers. Learn more at www.birdsandblooms.com.

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  Victor Emanuel Nature Tours

  When Victor Emanuel Nature Tours was founded over 30 years ago, Victor never dreamed it would become the largest company in the world specializing in birding tours. VENT success has been due to the quality of leaders and the standards they maintain. Working hand-in-hand with trip leaders to make every tour a satisfying experience for each participant is a highly skilled and professional office staff dedicated to keeping clients well-informed and prepared. The VENT office staff has over 80 years of combined experience with travel and tour operation. VENT has played a pioneer role in helping develop ecotourism. Victor and his entire staff has been a strong advocate of supporting local conservation organizations, using local drivers and guides, and using in-country tourism operators. Contact VENT at www.ventbird.com or call 800/328-VENT

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  Leica Sport Optics

  Leica Sport Optics, a branch of Leica Camera, is a West German manufacturer of the finest cameras and optical products in the world. For the birder and nature enthusiast, Leica offers premium binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, and digiscoping accessories & cameras. This insures you are not only appreciating the finest details on the wildlife you encounter, but you are also able to capture every second through images and video. Come and see our exciting line of products including the latest introductions!

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  Canaveral Port Authority

  The Canaveral Port Authority's mission is to develop trade, create jobs, and strengthen the economy of Brevard County and the Central Florida region. While carrying out its primary mission, the Canaveral Port Authority also spends millions of dollars on programs to protect the environment and imperiled species. Please visit the Port web site at www.portcanaveral.com.

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  Opticron

  Opticron is a UK supplier whose motto is "Optics for birders - always". The company has been supplying optical products for birdwatchers and other wildlife enthusiasts for more than 40 years. It prides itself on offering a value for money product backed with industry-leading pre- and post-sales support. Products are designed and engineered in partnership with a small number of Japan's elite optical manufacturers. Its wide range includes full size and compact binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, eyepieces and accessories. www.opticronusa.com

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  Carl Zeiss Sports Optics

  Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is one of the world's premier manufacturers of high-performance binoculars, spotting scopes and digiscoping equipment for birders and outdoor enthusiasts. The advanced technology found in ZEISS' award-winning Victory FL binoculars and Victory Diascope spotting scopes produce such brilliant color and fine detail that even the most common birds are a spectacular sight. And the Diascope's DC-4 camera eyepiece allows you to quickly and easily take digital photographs of your day afield. www.zeiss.com/SPORTS

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  Waste Management, Inc.

  Waste Management, Inc. is its industry's leading provider of comprehensive waste management services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, protecting the quality of life in many communities, providing waste solutions to approximately 25 million residential and two million commercial customers in North America.Waste Management offers a full range of collection, disposal, recycling and environmental services to meet the needs of each customer. Waste Management is strongly committed to the safe and responsible management of waste and the highest quality of service. They are responsive to the concerns of citizens and work diligently to ensure regulatory compliance and protection of the public's health and natural resources. Waste Management is a continuing Festival sponsor actively involved in helping to promote the event. For additional information visit www.wastemanagement.com.

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  Brevard Business News

  Brevard Business News reports on all facets of business affecting Brevard County. Its content is directed to the executives, investors, managers, owners and staffs of businesses both large and small throughout Brevard. The paper features profiles on local business leaders, reporting on banking and finance, health care and the medical industry, real estate, high technology and space, construction, marketing, tourism and other aspects of business relating to Brevard County. Printing 10,000 copies per week, Brevard Business News, is the area's premier publication concentrating on the business market. The publication provides informed and comprehensive business coverage to the business community via US mail and website. www.brevardbusinessnews.com

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  10,000 Birds

  Birding, nature, conservation, and the wide, wide world. Find all this and much more at 10,000 Birds! Mike Bergin, Corey Finger, and Charlie Moores travel the globe in search of birds and adventure. Are you fascinated by nature? Interested in the intersection of birding, conservation, and culture? Passionate about knowing the world's birds over a lifetime of exploration? Just into engaging articles and pretty pictures of amazing avians? Then 10,000 Birds is for you! www.10000birds.com

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  BirdWatching

  Birder's World changed its name to BirdWatching with the April 2011 edition. We wanted a simple, clear name to describe our magazine that appealed to all bird watchers. The magazine has been redesigned to include new subjects of interest, but not all is changed. Pete Dunn, David Sibley and Julie Craves articles will continue with useful and insightful birding information. Visit us at www.BirdWatchingdaily.com to view the updated web site.

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  Holbrook Travel

  Since 1974, Holbrook Travel has been tailoring international birding tours for all interest levels. The expeditions feature local experts adept at finding sought-after birds in 40 countries, including Iceland, Australia, Kenya and Peru, to name a few. In Costa Rica, visitors can look for the endangered Great Green Macaw at Holbrook Travel's ecolodge. www.holbrooktravel.com

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  Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve

  Selva Verde Lodge and Rainforest Reserve protects 500 acres of bird habitat where guests can observe tropical wildlife within extraordinary proximity. Selva Verde has been a birding hotspot for decades, and continues to captivate birders with over 300 species and counting. www.selvaverde.com

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  Eagle Optics

  Eagle Optics has been providing birders and naturalists with quality optics at competitive prices since 1986. One of the nations largest optics outfitters, we specialize in working with people on the selection of binoculars and spotting scopes that best suit their needs and budget. Eagle Optics is a proud sponsor of the Space Coast Birding and Nature Festival and happy to support the conservation efforts of the birding community. Visit our web site at www.eagleoptics.com to see our optics products.

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  Sunrise Birding

  Sunrise Birding, LLC conducts small group bird watching tours and wildlife safaris around the world. Founded by Audubon tour leader Gina Nichol, Sunrise Birding has gained a reputation for using the best local guides in combination with our expert leaders to find the target species and see them well at a reasonable pace and for a value price. Our success has attracted worldwide attention and a loyal following who appreciate our personal attention and share our enthusiasm for wildlife. Please visit our web site at www.sunrisebirding.com.

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  Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

  Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, Kennedy Space Center is a unique place of discovery where history-making technology works in balance with Florida flora and fauna. At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, tour behind-the-scenes areas of NASA's launch and landing headquarters, meet an astronaut, see towering rockets, view IMAX space films and experience much more. Info: 321-449-4444 or www.kennedyspacecenter.com.

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  Coastal Angler Magazine

  Coastal Angler Magazine is Florida's Largest Outdoor Publication, with circulation at 160,000 copies monthly! After years of being the primary resource for Florida's East Coast anglers, boaters and conservationists, Coastal Angler Magazine is now delivering its message Statewide through a system of regional partnerships with like-minded Franchisees. In an era when the State's marine resources and fragile ecosystems seem destined to move toward depletion and degradation, Coastal Angler Magazine strives to educate and inform our readership on the issues and common sense imperatives of protecting and preserving Florida's wonderful marine resources. www.coastalanglermagazine.com

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  City of Titusville

  The City of Titusville has supported the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival from its inception in 1997 and looks forward to continuing that support for this premier environmental event in the future. Titusville is a diverse community of hometown neighborhoods built among natural treasures, fostering civic pride, family activities and community service. We strive to fulfill the words of our mission statement, "Through teamwork and leadership, the City of Titusville provides essential services to improve the quality of life of our community" and, our motto, "Gateway to Nature and Space" Learn more about our city at www.titusville.com.

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  Geomar Environmental Consultants, Inc.

  Geomar environmental consultants, inc. is a small business partnership specializing in protected species monitoring and management; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance; Biological Assessments; wetland evaluation, permitting and mitigation; and other natural resource compliance requirements. Geomar biologists have a combined natural resource work experience of over 50 years in the East Central Florida region. Geomar maintains an excellent working relationship with all local state and federal regulatory agencies including; the Brevard County Natural Resources Office, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Saint Johns River Water Management District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Geomar actively contributes its time and funding to support numerous efforts to conserve and preserve natural resources throughout the State of Florida. Geomar is proud to sponsor the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival.

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  Merritt Island Wildlife Association

  The Merritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that supports the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. MIWA currently has over 1,200 members, the largest refuge friends group in the nation. It provides volunteers, finances educational programs, materials, and equipment for refuge projects. In addition, they promote conservation, awareness, appreciation of the refuge and support many refuge programs. Due to budget limitations, many programs would not take place without the support of MIWA and its dedicated volunteers. MIWA relies on grant awards, generous private businesses and individual contributions to assist in their efforts. They also operate the Bookery, a bookstore/gift shop located in the Refuge Visitor's Center, with all proceeds going directly toward refuge projects. For information about MIWA or how to become a member, call Sandee Larsen 321 861-2377 or visit the website at www.merrittislandwildlifeassociation.org

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  AirBoat Rides At MidWay

  AirBoat Rides At MidWay. Enjoy the unspoiled Florida outback on a one hour wildlife airboat eco adventure gliding across the marshes and wetlands of the legendary St.John's River and into the Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area, passing by an Indian Burial Mound and into a cypress forest. Expect to have sightings of gators, eagles, great blue heron and more in their natural habitat. Voice activated headsets, elevated seating, U.S.C.G. inspected and certified custom designed airboats. Visit our reptile and exotic bird exhibit, hold our baby gator and meet Pork Chop Pig and Turtle Tortoise. Open daily at 9 a.m. Reservations recommended. 407-568-6790 28501 E. Colonial Dr (Hwy. 50) Christmas, FL www.airboatridesatmidway.com

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  Nikon Sport Optics

  Nikon Sport Optics Celebrating more than one hundred years in the glass-making business, Nikon continues to set standards in optical advances. From the top-of- the-line Nikon EDG binoculars and Fieldscopes to the best-selling Monarch series, Nikon's commitment to its customers is evident in its standard 25-Year Limited Warranty and No-Fault Replacement/Repair Policy. 1-800-645-6687. www.nikonbirding.com

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  Princeton University Press

  Princeton University Press is a leading international natural history publisher with an unparalleled range of field guides and identification manuals. Recent birding titles include The Crossley ID Guide, Liguori's Hawks at a Distance, and the much-acclaimed Avian Architecture. You can check out a full range of titles at our booth, and don't forget Richard Crossley's keynote talk about Past, Present, and Future on the 25th. press.princeton.edu/birds/

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  Sams Club

  Since the first Sam's Club opened its doors in 1983, more than 47 million U.S. members have been served nationwide. On average, Sam's Club saves its members over 30% compared to other grocery and specialty retailers by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for home or work. Throughout our nearly 28 years of being in business, our operating philosophy has stayed the same - we work hard as agents for our club members, and by eliminating unnecessary costs and maintaining a simple shopping environment, we pass these savings on to our clientele. Sam's Club - Savings Made Simple. www.samsclub.com

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  Vanguard

  Since 1986, VANGUARD has provided birdwatchers and photographers around the world with innovative, high quality binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods and monopods, ball heads, pan heads, bags, cases and other accessories. Visit our web site at www.vanguardworld.com

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  Kowa Sporting Optics

  Kowa Sporting Optics - Crystal Clear Optics -- Kowa Sporting Optics have been manufactured by Kowa Electronics & Optics Division of Kowa Company, Ltd., since its inception in 1946. The manufacturing of spotting scopes began in 1952 and by the 1960's, Kowa's optical performance was so exceptional, they were selected as the official scopes for sports shooting in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. Since then, Kowa optics have been a favorite of bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Throughout the years, Kowa has become well known for its innovative and reliable optical products and has come to be recognized as one of the top sporting optics brands. KOWA has been producing sporting optics for nearly six decades. This is the main reason why KOWA knows what is truly required to manufacture outstanding products. www.kowascope.com/frontend/landing_sports.asp

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  Ron Jon Surf Shop

  Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach, Fla. offers its 2 million annual visitors the latest trends in active lifestyle apparel, accessories, board sports equipment and beach gear. Regularly scheduled surf and action-themed events, demonstrations and visits by board sports legends enhance the experience. More information: (888) RJ-SURFS, (757-8737), or www.ronjonsurfshop.com

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  Ace Hardware Titusville

  As your local Ace Hardware, our Titusville store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 4,600 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries. As part of a cooperative, every Ace Hardware store is independently owned. From neighborhood hardware stores to lumberyards to super-size home centers, each Ace Hardware is unique and tailored to meet the needs of its local community. We are all committed to being "the Helpful Place" by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. As the helpful hardware folks in your community, we promise that, "helping you is the most important thing we have to do today." Bill Pastermack, Owner. www.acehardwaretitusville.com

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  Canopy Tower Econolodge & Nature Observatory

  Canopy Tower Econolodge & Nature Observatory is an historical landmark dating back to 1965 when it was built by the US Air Force to house a powerful radar used in defense of the Panama Canal. In 1996, the tower and the Semaphore Hill site along with 35 acres of rainforest within Soberania National Park was transferred to Panama who in turn contracted with a Panamanian corporation to transform the site into a center for the observation of the neotropical rainforest. The tower is now the Canopy Tower, an exclusive Ecolodge offering guests an extraordinary opportunity to appreciate the rich and diverse fauna, flora, bird species and wildlife of Soberania National Park. www.canopytower.com