Jul 30, 2026
by Lisa D. Mickey Marine Discovery Center’s summer camp program has been a big part of the Starkey family’s summer schedule for the last 12 years. Brothers Carter and Holden Starkey both got started in summer camp early, with Holden enrolling at age 3 in the Sea...
Jul 2, 2026
Growing up in Long Island, N.Y., Julia Petersen was always around the water. A native of East Quogue, located on the south fork of Southhampton, she could walk to the Atlantic Ocean and often brought home natural treasures from her beach walks. A 2018 graduate of...
May 28, 2026
If you meet Marine Discovery Center volunteer Carla Izaguirre Slye, you will understand that this woman does not do anything halfway or half-hearted. She is “all-in” at all times, which is why this U.S. Navy veteran was MDC’s top volunteer in 2025 with 351 hours of...
Apr 23, 2026
University of Central Florida senior Kye Pollard will be turning the tassel to graduate this month with a bachelor’s degree in biology. But Pollard, 22, a native of Avon Park, Fla., and a current Orlando resident, also will enter the work force with hands-on...
Apr 22, 2026
Yaupon trees are native to Central Florida and the leaves of this tree have been used to make tea for many years. Fortunately for modern tea enthusiasts, yaupon tea is a commercially produced product making this historic beverage available to all. Shelly Steele,...
Mar 31, 2026
If you see that sparkle in the eyes of Marine Discovery Center volunteer Kim O’Connell, it could be because the former middle-school teacher is watching excited children come through the doors of the center. Or it could be because she is talking to guests about the...
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