Tropical Region
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World Finals 2016
Our social media hashtag for tournament is #tropical2016.
The 37th Odyssey of the Mind World Finals held May 25 - May 28 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Five Tropical region teams placed in the top five in their long-term problem and division and represented Florida and the Tropical region at World Finals in Iowa.
- David Lawrence K-8 Center
- Howard Drive Elementary
- Palmetto Middle School
- Miami Palmetto Senior High
- World Finals Photos
- Omer's News
- World Finals Tournament Schedule
- Streaming video of opening ceremony and awards.
State Finals
The 2016 Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Finals were held at the University of Central Florida on April 9, 2016.
Florida 2016 State Tournament Scores
2016 State Finals Photo Gallery
Tropical region teams called up on stage at the Florida Odyssey state finals awards ceremony:
- Howard Drive Elementary - 1st Place No-Cycle Recycle Div. I
- Miami Palmetto Senior High - 1st Place No-Cycle Recycle Div. III
- David Lawrence K-8 Center - 2nd Place Something Fishy Div. I
- David Lawrence K-8 Center - 1st Place Something Fishy Div. II
- North Beach Elementary - 5th Place Aesop Gone Viral Div. I
- Palmetto Middle - 2nd Place Aesop Gone Viral Div. II
- Palmetto Elementary - 4th Place Furs, Fins, Feathers & Friends Div. I
Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the state finals. We are very proud of you.
Regional Tournament 2016
2016 Regional Tournament Photos
2016 Regional Tournament Program
Be Our Guest Tournament Attendance Contest
2016 Regional Tournament Sales Catalog
World Finals 2015
The 36th Odyssey of the Mind World Finals was held May 20 - May 23 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Three Tropical region teams from Howard Drive Elementary, David Lawrence, Jr. K-8 Center, and Palmetto Senior High School participated in the three day competition.
- Omer's News
- Tropical Photo Gallery
- OdysseyHQ Photo Gallery
- Tournament Scores
- Streaming video of opening ceremony and awards.
Congratulations to all of our Omers on a great year!
Florida Odyssey results @ World Finals 2015
World Finals 2015 Schedule of Events
Florida Competition Schedule
Winners!
Miami Herald article about Howard Drive Elementary at World Finals 
Congratulations to our World Finalists! Driver's Test:
Howard Drive ES 1st Place Div I
Palmetto MS 7th Place Div II
State Finals 2015
- Tropical Region at State Finals 2015 Photo Gallery
World Finals 2014
The 2014 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals were held May 28-31 at Iowa State University. Two teams from the Tropical region participated in the competition. Have a look at back at the World Finals:
- Omer's News
- Photo Gallery
- Tournament Scores
2014 State Finals
The 2014 Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Finals were held at the University of Central Florida on April 12, 2014. Three teams placed in the top five in their long-term problem and division and two will represent Florida and the Tropical region at World Finals in Iowa.
- Howard Drive Elementary - 1st Place Driver's Test Div. I
- Palmetto Middle School - 1st Place Driver's Test Div. II
- Pinecrest Branch Library - 3rd Place The Not-So-Haunted House Div. I
Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the state finals. We are very proud of you.
Florida 2014 State Tournament Scores
2014 State Finals Photo Gallery
State Finals Tournament Schedule for Tropical Teams
Regional Tournament 2014
Congratulations to all teams that participated in the regional tournament. All teams and spectators are invited to share their photos. Please email your tournament pics to photos@tropicalodyssey.org.
2014 Regional Tournament Program
2014 Regional Tournament Photo Gallery
Regional competition results
World Finals 2013
The 2013 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals took place at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI May 22-25, 2013.
Congratulations to the three teams that represented Florida and the Tropical Region at World Finals. Check out tournament photos and results below.
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognized our three Odyssey of the Mind world finalist teams at their November 19, 2013 meeting.
Miami Herald article about Howard Drive Elementary at World Finals
Libre article about Howard Drive ES at World Finals (Spanish)
2013 World Finals Information
2013 World Finals OMer's News
Florida @ World Finals 2013 Results
Tropical Region at World Finals 2013 photos
Florida at World Finals 2013 photo album
Winners!
Howard Drive Elementary placed fourth in Problem 3 Classics... ARTchitecture: The Musical Division I and was joined after the awards ceremony by school board member Dr. Lawrence Feldman.
State Finals 2013
The 2013 Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Finals took place at the University of Central Florida in Orlando on April 6, 2013. Congratulations to all participating teams. Check out tournament photos and results below.
Florida 2013 State Finals Tournament Information
Florida State Finals 2013 Results
Tropical Region at State Finals 2013 Photos
Winners!
Tropical Region 2013 World Finals Press Release
Miami-Dade County Public Schools World Finals 2013 Press Release (esp)
The Tropical region had four teams called up to the stage during the awards ceremony.
Howard Drive Elementary placed second in Problem 3 Classics... ARTchitecture: The Musical Division I and will represent Florida and the Tropical region at World Finals.
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center placed second in Problem 5 It's How You Look At It Division II and will represent Florida and the Tropical region at World Finals.
Palmetto Middle School placed third in Problem 1 Pet Project Division II. This team also won a Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award and will represent Florida and Tropical at World Finals.
Johnson and Wales University placed first in Problem 5 It's How You Look At It Division IV. This team will also represent Florida and Tropical at World Finals.
Regional Tournament 2013
Congratulations to all teams that participated in the regional tournament.
Regional competition results
Regional Tournament Photos
State Finals 2012
The 2012 Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Finals took place at the University of Central Florida in Orlando on April 14, 2012. Congratulations to all participating teams. Check out tournament photos and results below.
Florida 2012 State Finals Tournament Information
Florida State Finals 2012 Results
Tropical Region at State Finals 2012 Photos
2012 Regional Tournament
The Tropical Region tournament was held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Miami Springs Senior High School. Congratulations to all participating teams. Have a look at the rankings and check back for event photos.
Regional Competition Results
Regional Tournament Photos
World Finals 2011
Tropical region Odyssey teams from David Lawrence, Jr. K-8 Center and Palmetto Elementary were featured in the Neighbors section on Sunday, June 29, 2011.
Two Miami-Dade teams seek Odyssey of the Mind World title - Miami Herald
Two Miami-Dade teams seek Odyssey of the Mind World title (PDF copy)
The Miami-Dade County School Board recognized the teams from David Lawrence Jr., K-8 Center and Palmetto Elementary that represented our region at the 2011 World Finals during the June 2011 Board meeting.
School Board Chair Dr. Feldman recognizes Palmetto Elementary School for World Finals 2011 participartion.
School Board Member Dr. Karp recognizes David Lawrence Jr., K-8 Center for World Finals 2011 participartion.
The 2011 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals was held at the University of Maryland in College Park. Check out these links for information about this year's World Finals.
Omer's News at World Finals
World Finals Photo Gallery
Competitions Scores
The Miami Herald published an article about our two World Finalist teams upon their return from Maryland.
Creative thinkers walk away world champs - Miami Herald
Creative thinkers walk away world champs (PDF copy)
State Finals 2011 News
Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the State Finals tournament on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Every Tropical region team did a fantastic job and we are proud of you.
Photos of the event have already been posted to our online gallery. Coaches, parents and team members are encouraged to submit their photos to our website. Send us your photos. Just send an email to photos@tropicalodyssey.org.
State Finals results
State Finals photo gallery
2011 World Finalists Press Release
Winners!
The Tropical region had three teams called up to the stage during the awards ceremony.
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center placed first in Problem 5 Full Circle Division II and will represent Florida and the Tropical region at World Finals.
Palmetto Elementary School placed fifth in Problem 1 Extreme Mousemobiles Division I. This team also won a Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award and will also represent Florida and Tropical at World Finals.
Palmetto Elementary School placed Third in Problem 5 Full Circle Division I.
2011 Regional Tournament
Congratulations to all teams that participated in our regional tournament on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Miami Springs Senior High School.
Regional Competition Results
Regional Competition Photos
Congratulations to our 2010 World Finalists
Coral Reef Senior High School represented Florida and the Tropical Region in Discovered Treasures Division III at the 2010 World Finals in East Lansing Michigan.
Discovered Treasures results - 2010 World Finals
2010 World Finals Photos
2010 State Tournament
Congratulations to all teams that participated in the Florida State Finals tournament on April 10, 2010. Coral Reef Senior High School will be representing Florida and the Tropical Region at World Finals
2010 Tropical Region Tournament
Congratulations to all teams that participated in our regional tournament on February 20, 2010. Tournament photographs will be on the site soon.
Florida at World Finals 2009
Florida teams participated in the 2009 World Finals Competition at Iowa State University May 27-30.
Florida at World Finals
World Finals 2009 - Florida Results
World Finals 2009 Photographs
Coral Reef Sr. High's Trek to Iowa
The Trek continued for Coral Reef Senior High after State Finals this April. Following their first place win in Earth Trek Division III the the team journeyed to Iowa State University in May to compete at World Finals.
Coral Reef Sr. High World Finals 2009 ranking
This May 2009 story in The Miami Herald by Kathleen McGrory describes the experience of a team from Coral Reef Senior High School as they developed their Long-Term problem solution and advanced to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
Dade Teens Head to World Finals for Problem-Solving Competition (PDF copy)
2009 Competition Results
2009 State Finals Competition Results
State Finals 2009 Photographs
2009 Tropical Region Competition Results
Tropical Region 2009 Tournament Photos
Dade County Public Schools press release recognizing 2009 regional tournament winners.
Event photographs
Introducing 'Gallery' the new location of Tropical Region competition photographs. All event photographs in one convenient place.
Tropical Region Google Search