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Peter Sargent's notebook

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Issues of environmental conservation plans in Florida, United States, are presented. Particular attention is given to the costs of conservation and to the financing methods employed by the Conservancy of South West Florida. Staffing and animal rehabilitation procedures are also discussed.

Conservation of natural resources, Natural resource conservation, Conservancy of South West Florida

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Peter Sargent's notebook: jottings from a leisured architect

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The financial aspects of American sport particularly baseball are described. Baseball stadia originally had many uses, but in 2000 a combination of public and private money is used to create single use stadia with retractable roofs.

Finance, Architects, Buildings and facilities, Sports, Baseball

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Jottings from a leisured architect

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The appeal and success of the Eden Project, Cornwall, UK and the Daytona 500 NASCAR race in Florida are discussed. The beauty and calm atmosphere of the former is contrasted with the thrill and excitement of the latter.

Competitions, Daytona 500 (Automobile race), National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, The Eden Project

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