Kelly Jennings

The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key. As of 2009, the university currently enrolls 15,629 students... in 12 separate colleges, including a medical school, law school, and a school focused on the study of oceanography and atmospheric sciences. These colleges offer approximately 115 undergraduate, 114 master’s, 51 doctoral, and two professional areas of study. Over the years, the University's students have represented all 50 states and close to 150 foreign countries. With more than 13,000 full and part-time faculty and staff, UM is the sixth largest employer in Miami-Dade County. Research is a component of each academic division, with UM attracting $326 million per year in sponsored research grants. UM also offers a large library system with over 3.1 million volumes and exceptional holdings in Cuban heritage and music.
more

Live Oak is a city in Suwannee County, Florida. The city is the county seat of Suwannee County and is located east of Tallahassee, Florida. The population was 6,480 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6,828 . U.S. Highway 90, U.S. Highway 129 and... Interstate 10 are major highways running through Live Oak. One other Florida county also has a community named Live Oak, which is located in Washington County. The history of Live Oak dates back to before the Civil War, in the 1840s and 1850s. Before it was a town, it was a popular gathering place for railroad workers. The beautiful landscape, which provided an abundant amount of shade and fresh spring water, was ideal for workers looking for somewhere to rest. After the Civil War, the population began to grow tremendously. By 1880, the town was already starting to take its current shape. At the same time period, Live oak was within the top 5 largest cities in the entire state of Florida. Live oak was one of the most prosperous towns in Florida from the 1880's to the 1970's.
more