The Heritage Tourism assessment and research that began in 2016 by Dr. Sorna Khakzad neared conclusion at the end of the 2017/18 year. The project focused on Northwest Florida, with more than 70 cultural entities visited, and a total of 58 entities, includ- ing museums, state and national parks, cultural centers, and histori- cal societies assessed. The study concluded that Florida Panhandle cultural attractions are in need of a more collaborative effort among different entities and communities. NORTHWEST FLORIDA HERITAGE TOURISM. Considering the variety of available cultural and natural resources, the uniqueness of many of these resources, and their significance in shaping a cohesive cultural-natural landscape, Sorna’s research suggests that the Florida Pan- handle would be an excellent candidate for the National Park Service’s National Heritage Area (NHA) program. NHAs are places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important landscapes. NHA entities collaborate with com- munities to determine how to make heritage relevant to local interests and needs. Sorna will continue her work on the NHA feasibility study and planning with the UWF Reubin Askew Institute for Multidisciplinary Studies in the next year. Dr. Sorna Khakzad works as a post-doctoral researcher to assess heritage tourism in Northwest Florida. A National Heritage Area (NHA) feasibility study and planning meeting among stakeholders at the FPAN Coordinating Center. Sorna and DARC’s Mike Thomin visit the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center.