2009 SPONSORS
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Nikon continues to set standards, not only in aesthetically pleasing binoculars, but also in optical advances. From the top-of-the line Nikon Premier binoculars to the value-laden Action Series, Nikon's commitment to its customers is evident in its standard 25-Year Limited Warranty and No Fault Replacement/Repair Policy on all binoculars, spotting scopes and Fieldscopes. Nikon Sport Optics. 1-800-247-3464. www.nikonsportoptics.com.
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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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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.space-coast.com.
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The Titusville Campus of Brevard Community College is student-centered with small classes and student support services that make learning a pleasure. Being located near Kennedy Space Center and Canaveral National Seashore supports campus specialty studies in information technology, environmental, natural and life sciences. The Titusville Campus has been headquarters for the Festival since 1998. Visit the college web site at www.brevardcc.edu.
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VISIT FLORIDA, the State's Official Source for Travel Planning, is your connection to the Florida experience. Whether it's a romantic getaway, golf weekend, family fun at theme parks, relaxing on the sparkling beach, as outdoor enthusiast, a beginning or experienced birder. Visit our website: www.visitflorida.com or call toll-free 1-888-735-2872. Every corner of Florida offers both expected fun and relaxation yet undiscovered treasures and adventures. Visit Florida today and explore beyond the Florida you know.
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Reliant Energy, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, provides electricity and energy services to retail and wholesale customers in the U.S. Sponsorship of the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival is part of the company's Environmental Partners program, a unique approach to addressing some of the nation's most pressing environmental and ecological problems. As Reliant Energy has grown into a national energy provider, the Environmental Partners program has grown as well, forging significant partnerships in key regions across the United States. For more information, visit our Website at www.reliant.com/corporate.
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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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Aquafina is one of the many Brands of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group. Since its debut in 1995, Aquafina has won over consumers with its great taste and purity. Aquafina is currently America's #1 selling bottled water brand in measured retail channels. Enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of Aquafina - 100% pure, non-carbonated, purified drinking water. Visit our corporate web site www.pepsi.com to view other Pepsi products.
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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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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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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.com.
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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.ronjons.com.
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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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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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Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the principal subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., a premier U.S. Power Company. FPL serves 4.2 million customers in Florida and has a track record of environmental excellence. FPL Energy, LLC, FPL's sister company, operates in 24 states outside Florida and is the world leader in wind power. For more information visit www.fpl.com.
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As a bimonthly, national magazine, WildBird educates and entertains readers with useful details about North American birds and birding – in readers’ back yards and in the entire Western Hemisphere. WildBird urges readers to share their appreciation for birds and to consider beginners’ education and habitat conservation as means of ensuring avian species’ survival. Visit the WildBird Magazine website.
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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to protect the most ecologically important lands and waters around the world for nature and people. Their mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Info: www.nature.org/.
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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 endangered species, including the installation of a state-of-the-art manatee protection system at the Canaveral Lock. Please visit the Port web site at www.portcanaveral.org.
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20/20 Media is a locally owned company with 33 years of experience. 20/20 Media's mission is to provide the highest quality outdoor advertising in the industry. While partnering with the counties and municipalities, they strive to position their advertising panels in areas that help the community, as well as, institute beautification programs that serve our public partners, our customers and the general public with the highest level of service and technology. Visit our web site at: www.2020mediaholdings.com.
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Radio Disney AM 990 is home to your music your way, family fun and cool prizes. It's a fun family environment without the inappropriate material parents worry about. Radio Disney AM 990 reaches Central Florida families with additional Radio Disney stations that cover the United States in 42 cities. Some of Radio Disney's featured artists include Hilary Duff, Miley Cirus, the Cheetah Girls and the Jonas Brothers. Tune in to your favorite radio station Radio Disney AM 990. radio.disney.go.com
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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, "A City of Service." Learn more about our city at www.titusville.com.
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Leica Sport Optics has been producing top quality optical equipment for over 150 years and high performance binoculars for over 100 years. The red dot logo is synonomous with excellence in design and performance and it remains one of the most coveted tools of today's birders and naturalists. Leica Sport Optics open unsuspected glimpses into nature. Visit the Leica web site at www.leicacamerausa.com.
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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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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
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WINGS tours are a labor of love, the brainchildren of talented leaders who have spent months or years in their favorite regions. Shaped with the practical knowledge of our ground agents and the professionals in the WINGS office, our itineraries cover the best places anywhere to watch birds, resulting in tours that are unfailingly birdy, educational, safe, and great fun. Visit us at: wingsbirds.com.
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Dynamac provides technical consulting, management support, and R&D services to more than 20 Federal agencies and many state, regional, and commercial clients. Since 1995, Dynamac has held the Life Science Services Contract at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). At KSC, Dynamac supports ground and flight life sciences experiments; advanced bioregenerative life-support systems development for long-duration space travel; NASA's agency-wide Occupational Health Programs; and conducts ecological monitoring, research and management activities to support the stewardship of KSC's natural resources. During its tenure with NASA, Dynamac has been recognized as one of their most successful woman-owned small businesses having been awarded several recognitions at KSC as Small Business of the Year for multiple years. Visit the Dynamac web site at www.dynamac.com.
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Bushnell has been the optics industry leader for nearly 60 years. Our dedication to new technology, leading edge design and performance continues a longstanding tradition. The latest generation of Elite® binoculars and spotting scopes are a natural evolution of Bushnell's commitment to the values and needs of the birdwatching and nature observation community. From the popular Natureview line to the world class Elites with our patented Rainguard® hydrophobic coating, no one offers a broader range of optics with ideal products for everyone from the enthusiastic beginner to the discerning expert. Visit the Bushnell Outdoor Products website at www.bushnell.com.
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit organization supported by members. We use the best science and technology to solve critical problems facing wildlife. Reaching beyond science, we also inspire the widest range of people and organizations to participate in learning about and protecting the natural world.
www.birds.cornell.edu
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For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products. View the beauty of the outdoors through PENTAX binoculars and capture the experience with your PENTAX digital camera. PENTAX Papilio binoculars are the perfect choice for close-range butterfly and bird observation. With a minimum focusing distance of 1.6 feet, no other binocular will bring you closer to nature. The amphibious PENTAX OptioWP digital allows you to capture unforgettable images just under the water's surface without an additional housing. PENTAX Imaging Company: 800-877-0155 - www.pentaximaging.com.
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2009 Partners
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For Information on becoming a Sponsor, Partner, Contributor, or Volunteer; please call: 321-268-5224.
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