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March 2025 Focus: Fishing in Florida "Fishathon" at Lake Roberta in Lakewood Manor with young anglers along shore : Tampa, Fla. 1948 Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection PA 2393 |
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FEATURED BOOKS FROM THE FLORIDA COLLECTION: |
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Fishing Adventures in Floridaby Max Hunn Is there a cure for snook fever? "I've landed plenty of snook with a light bait-casting outfit. Don't fish for snook any other way. You can cane pole 'em with heavy lines off piers and bridges, or troll for 'em. But I like to scrub the bushes and make 'em hit top-water plugs." This was how Cal Stone introduced the author to light tackle fishing many decades ago in the waters of south Florida. Steer through twisted mangrove channels, dodge "noggin-knockers" and oyster bars on outgoing tides, and join author Max Hunn as he brawls with tarpon and tangles with snook and redfish, mostly in the Ten Thousand Islands country.
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by Kris Thoemke Fishing is one the most popular outdoor activities in Florida. This comprehensive regional guidebook provides anglers with the information they need to find the best places to fish in the Sunshine State. The book covers places to fish from the land or by boat along with plenty of insider information that will help any angler look like a pro wherever they decide to drop a line in the water. Filled with plenty of tips, maps, and month-by-month regional summaries of the species anglers can find in a specific region. |
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by Jan Maizler Shallow ocean, or "flats," fishing is one of the most popular coastal activities in Florida. No other place has such a large combination of different shallow water species. In Fishing Florida's Flats, world-champion angler Jan Maizler draws on the expertise of numerous "flatsmasters" who share their wisdom on how to land a trophy catch. Their advice--suitable for a range of first-time and experienced anglers--includes tackle selection, techniques, and directions to "hot spots" for each flats species. From habitat, biology, and feeding patterns to spotting tactics and state records, each flats fish is covered in detail. Maizler offers invaluable knowledge of the many vessels available, the different kinds of flats and the best ways to wade them, and important weather safety information. Maizler also reviews the recent technical and electronic developments in flats fishing, such as websites, software programs, and Global Positioning System devices that are now necessary additions to the Florida flats angler's arsenal. |
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by Doug Kelly Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers systematically chronicles the exploits of the most influential men and women of the sport throughout the state. Chosen by Doug Kelly for their contributions to the techniques, equipment, and strategies of fishing--and often radiating colorful personalities--these "hall of fame" legends and pioneers have helped preserve the Sunshine State as a top fishing destination that currently draws nearly five million anglers to its bountiful waters each year. Interviews with such current angling luminaries as Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte, Mark Sosin, Joan Salvato Wulff, Roland Martin, Guy Harvey, Al Pflueger Jr., and a number of other renowned figures are found throughout the book. Organized chronologically, this intelligent and captivating book provides readers a greater and more accurate perspective on how recreational fishing in Florida evolved over more than a century. It also features rare historical information and photographs from past decades. |
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by Bob T. Epstein Since the arrival of Ponce de Leon in the 1500s, the Florida Keys have evolved from a dense, nearly impenetrable jungle full of bears, pumas, snakes, alligators and crocodiles into America's Caribbean islands. And the fish in the region have made the Keys one of the nation's favorite playgrounds for anglers. The Keys are home to more saltwater fishing records than any other angling destination in the world and offer sportsmen an array of amazing fish, from tarpon and Spanish mackerel to mahi-mahi and bonefish. U.S. presidents, celebrities and the world's greatest fishermen and women have cruised the waters of South Florida. Join author Bob T. Epstein on a journey through the storied history of fishing in the Florida Keys. |
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by Lawrence Will Catfishing was a big industry in the early days of Lake Okeechobee. The area was sparsely settled, but the settlers were colorful characters and their work and play was as unusual as the way they lived. |
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On the Water: a Fishing Memoir by Guy De la ValdeneFrom the acclaimed author of Fragrance of Grass comes a meditation on water and nature, fishing and growing older. On the Water is a gorgeously written collection of essays that all take place on or near the water and pay tribute to the flora and fauna associated with those ecosystems. There are essays about the finer points of tickling rainbow trout in the streams of Normandy, and of eagles and ospreys fishing for bass while barely breaking the surface of the water. There are stories of droughts and floods, of dogs and boats, of worms and rattlesnakes and even of catching and cooking soft-shell turtles that taste like osso-bucco. There is fishing and diving in the Bahamas, tarpon fishing in the Florida Keys, and fly fishing for sailfish in Central America. And there are larger-than-life personalities that are bigger than the fish tales they tell. On the Water is a finely honed and well crafted collection of tales for the true sportsman and makes for a perfect companion volume to la Valdene's celebrated collection of essays on hunting.
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by Gilbert Voss Long before tourism dominated Florida's coastline, the state was home to dozens of commercial fisheries and ethnically diverse communities of rugged individuals who made their living from the sea. In A Pioneer Son at Sea, Gilbert Voss, a celebrated marine biologist, recounts his early days of fishing on both coasts of the peninsula during the Great Depression and World War II. Here are vanished scenes from old Florida almost unimaginable to modern residents of the state: gillnetting for mackerel off Jupiter, the early days of charterboat fishing for sailfish out of Stuart and Boynton, the snapper fleet at Carrabelle, sponge-diving at Tarpon Springs, the oyster fishery at Crystal River, and mullet fishing from airboats at Flamingo. |
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Randy White's Ultimate Tarpon Book: the Birth of Big Game Fishing: Unforgettable Battles With the Fascinating Silver King Randy Wayne White's Ultimate Tarpon Book offers everything you could ever want to know about the origins of big game fishing, told in the words of those who were there. Zane Grey and Theodore Roosevelt fished for tarpon, so did Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Edison, Frederic Remington, and many others. The stories and narratives they wrote based on their experiences--along with those of more than 100 other contributors, including some of the best outdoor writers of our time--are presented here. The book includes information on the pioneer tarpon guides, the historic tarpon lodges, the innkeepers, the outfitters, the boat builders, and the scientists that made Fort Myers the greatest big game fishing resort in the country.
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by Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson’s The Saltwater Angler’s Guide to Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida is the one-stop-shop for all of the information you might need on saltwater fishing along the Gulf of Mexico below the panhandle. Not sure where to start your trip? Thompson, an experienced saltwater fishing guide, provides GPS coordinates for the best “hot spots” from Tarpon Springs to Marco Island, and even highlights how to catch the game fish unique to each area. A systematic exploration of Florida’s west coast, this detailed guide covers every step of the process, from where to launch your boat, to what rods to use to get the very best catches, to restaurants and hotels where you can rest your weary sea legs when you finally decide to head back to shore. |
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Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers offers both tourists and natives a fishing resource like no other. Professional fishing guide Ron Presley conducted privileged interviews with twenty of the state's top charter boat captains. The result is this collection of tips and techniques sure to make your next excursion a success.
Presley reveals the secrets of choosing the right equipment, using bait and tackle, proper casting, and the art of landing a fish. He explains the key differences between fishing from shore or boat, good manners for the angler, and insights into hiring a captain who'll give you the adventure of a lifetime. Throughout, anecdotes and stories from the master fishing guides bring the lessons of the book to life. |
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Sportfishing Around Miami by Timothy P. O'BrienToday, it is hard to conceive that at the turn of the 20th century Miami, Florida, was a sleepy town of 500 inhabitants. Over the years, many influences have shaped Miami into the cultural, educational, tourism, and commercial center that it is now. One of the primary reasons for the city's growth was the development of sportfishing. It all began in the 1920s, and by the beginning of World War II an entire industry was born. This is a pictorial of those days.
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Tales from a Florida Fish Camp: and Other Tidbits of Swamp Rat Philosophyby Jack MontroseJoin Jack Montrose, a fish camp regular since 1965, as he reminisces about the good old days fishing on the St. Johns River. Tales from a Florida Fish Camp captures the atmosphere and humor of fish camps, where fishermen gathered to tell tall tales of their fishing exploits, play practical jokes, and relax over a cold beer. Here you'll find tales of more than just fish (though the ones caught were THIS BIG). You'll encounter snakes, gators, cats (ordinary house ones as well as a panther), turtles, manatees, a skunk, and lots and lots of bugs, as well as a few celebrities--including a baseball manager, a general, and an astronaut. The stars are more often than not the boats, and if the tale's about an airboat, well, don't expect the teller to have dry shoes.
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LIBRARY AND TAMPA BAY AREA EVENTS: |
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January through March 15, 2025 John F. Germany Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., 2nd floor. In the mid-2000s, Mark rekindled a long-standing passion for art after experimenting with various art supplies in California. This creative exploration ultimately led to his works being featured in over a dozen juried art shows and competitions across the country between 2006 and 2008. Mark's work can broadly be described as mixed media, a term that encompasses a wide range of approaches and interpretations within and outside the art world. One of his early influences was Jackson Pollock, and Mark often wondered how Pollock's work might have appeared with transparent colors. Anything that pours, drips, splatters, or interacts—and is within reach—has found its way into his process. The media he uses varies greatly from piece to piece and can include liquid watercolors, acrylic inks, metallic inks, liquid acrylics, fabric dyes, chalk suspended in water, salt solutions, soaps, or surfactants. No brushes are used in his work. Lately, Mark's preferred combination of media includes acrylic ink, metallic watercolor, and pearlescent inks on synthetic papers. This approach has defined much of his recent work, including his current pieces. The original works were smaller in scale, typically under 11 x 14 inches, but they gradually evolved into larger compositions, including pieces measuring 24 x 36 inches. The potential for even larger works remains a natural progression of his artistic journey. |
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Cecil Beach Conference Room - 4th floor Meeting is a hybrid meeting. Shelley Bishop will be presenting via webinar in the Beach Conference Room. Alternately, you can attend via Zoom webinar. Citing Your Sources - Do you find the process of writing source citations intimidating? Citation resources published by leading genealogists tend to be lengthy and differ in their approaches. Trying to use and reconcile them can feel overwhelming. This presentation will explain the process of creating source citations that comply with genealogical standards in plain language. Learn some simple strategies for crafting clear, reliable citations for many commonly-used sources. Shelley Bishop is a professional genealogical researcher, writer, and speaker with a passion for finding and preserving the stories of our ancestors. She is a frequent contributor to Family Tree Magazine, NGS Magazine, and other publications. |
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Friday, March 7, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library Ada T. Payne Community Room A & B, Gallery on the Avenue What do you do if you're researching a female ancestor pre-1900? Well, you have to get creative. Come learn how to track your female ancestors in this delightful genealogy course. The old legal practice of coverture resulted in very little recorded history for females for hundreds of years, and it survived as a practice until the late 19th century.
Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. |
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So, what do you do if you're researching a female ancestor pre 1900? Well, you have to get creative. Come learn how to track your female ancestors in this delightful genealogy course.
The old legal practice of coverture resulted in very little recorded history for females for hundreds of years, and it survived as a practice until the late 19th century. Registration recommended |
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John F. Germany Library - Cecil Beach Conference Room
Learn tools and strategies for getting started with family research. Recommended for adults. |
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Genealogy: Finding Female Ancestors Thursday, March 20, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Library Room 204
What do you do if you're researching a female ancestor pre-1900? Well, you have to get creative. Come learn how to track your female ancestors in this delightful genealogy course.
Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
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The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie FordThursday, March 20, 7:00 - 8:00 pm John F. Germany Library - Cecil Beach Conference Room Join us for Book Club on Thursday, March 20, 7:00-8:00, in the Beach Room, 4th floor, John F. Germany Library. We will discuss The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford From the New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet comes a powerful novel about the love that binds one family of women across generations. Dorothy Moy breaks her own heart for a living. As Seattle's former poet laureate, that's how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental breakdowns into her art. But when her five-year-old daughter, Annabel, exhibits the same behavior and begins remembering things and events she has never experienced, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt the present. If she doesn't take radical steps, her daughter will be doomed to face the same debilitating depression that has marked her life. Books are available for checkout at the FHGL desk and at other HCPLC libraries.
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by Maggie Bunn
A child rides the train through Florida's varied landscapes. From the Panhandle to Big Bend, Clearwater, the Everglades, the Keys, Kennedy Space Center, Orlando, and St. Augustine, the narrator experiences the marvels of Florida.
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by Bob H. Lee In the underbelly of Florida, hardened poachers operate in the dark, out of sight and away from residents who sleep soundly through the night. But poachers are not the only midnight hunters. In the state's public wilderness tracts, cattle ranches, and water courses, wildlife thieves are stealthily and silently tracked. Most people have never imagined the often dicey, comical, and sometimes bizarre job of a Florida game warden. Backcountry Lawman tells what it's like to catch an armed poacher in the act--alone, at night, without backup or a decent radio to call for help. |
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For the first time, all the proslavery--but also pro-black--writings of Zephaniah Kingsley (1765-1843) appear together in one volume. Kingsley was a slave trader and the owner of a large plantation near Jacksonville in what was then Spanish East Florida. He married one of his slaves and had children with several others.
While Kingsley eventually emancipated all of his children and their mothers, he became alarmed at the deteriorating status of free blacks after Florida became a territory in 1821. His unusual protest of their treatment, "A Treatise on the Patriarchal System of Society," called for a three-caste society that separated race and class. He envisioned a buffer caste of free people of color between whites and enslaved blacks, but united with whites by economic interests. The treatise simultaneously upheld the legitimacy and necessity of slavery yet assaulted the white southern premise of abject black inferiority. |
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The Cigar Makerby Mark McGintyThe Cigar City. The year is 1898. Young Cuban rebel Salvador Ortiz and his family have escaped the hardship of war-torn Cuba, but the union halls, cigar factories, and dark alleys of Tampa are filled with violence and vendetta. Salvador must defy constant labor strife and deadly corruption in a one-industry town known for backroom cockfights, street thugs, late-night abductions and mass production of the world's best hand-rolled stogies. An ideological battle for control of the cigar industry tests Salvador's self-respect and love of hard work as he fights to abandon his rambunctious, outlaw past and lead his proud Cuban family into a colorful immigrant society. His wish for a peaceful life as a husband, a father, and a man of dignity is threatened by a lawless underworld and a cultural conflict with a dangerous, bloody history.
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Creating Sarasota County by Frank A. Cassell The creation of Sarasota County in 1921, inspired intrigue and drama, pitting local economic rivals against one another. The civic leaders of the Sarasota district fought, what they saw as an incompetent and biased Manatee County Commission, for seven years to build the roads needed to support their ambitions for growth and prosperity before finally winning out. They encountered other challenges, including the great Florida land boom of the 1920s, the construction of the Tamiami Trail and even an unsolved murder, but Sarasotans persevered to realize their dreams and fulfill their economic ambitions.
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The Dozier School for Boys: Forensics and Survivors Uncover a Painful by Elizabeth A. MurraySome true crimes reveal themselves in bits and pieces over time. One such case is the Florida School for Boys, a.k.a. the Dozier School, a place where--rather than reforming the children in their care--school officials tortured, raped, and killed them. Opened in 1900, the school closed in 2011 after a Department of Justice investigation substantiated allegations of routine beatings and killings made by about 100 survivors. Thus far, forensic anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle and her team from the University of South Florida have uncovered fifty-five sets of human remains. Follow this story of institutional abuse, the brave survivors who spoke their truth, and the scientists and others who brought it to light.
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Haunted Ocala National Forest by Christopher BalzanoGear up for a frightful journey into the mysterious Ocala National Forest. Central Florida is known as the happiest place on Earth. But an hour's drive from the amusement parks lies a forest swirling with mystery. For generations, locals have whispered about a dark energy coming from the Ocala National Forest and drifting into nearby towns. Supernatural beasts and apparitions. Ghost lights galore. From cults to monsters to the spirts of those who ventured in yet never reemerged, the woods have long been a source of rumor and tragedy. The vengeful Coyote Woman who dispatches those with evil natures. The soldier of Fort King who vanishes when addressed. The spectral monk of Astor, on the hunt for his killer. Author and folklorist Christopher Balzano takes readers among the trees and beyond to offer a glimpse into the true stories, urban legends and haunted folklore whispered among the residents of these deep woods.
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Hiking Central Florida: a Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventuresby M. Timothy O'KeefeHiking Central Florida describes thirty of the region’s best and most varied hikes, those that offer the chance to observe unspoiled, natural Florida at its finest. With terrain ranging from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests, the region offers subtly striking scenery and it harbors rich diversity. Covering the area from Ocala to State Road 60 near Lake Wales and Yeehaw Junction—and also embracing the northern stretch of the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest and the Bulow Plantation/Bulow Creek hike on the Atlantic coast—this user-friendly guide takes you from short family hikes in places such as Canaveral National Seashore, to backpackers' delights. It provides all the information you need to make the most of exploring Central Florida by foot.
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Historic Palm Beach: Walking, Biking, and Driving Tours by Russell Kelley Step back in time as you explore Palm Beach's evolution from wilderness to wonderland through this unique guide featuring 150 rare vintage photographs from the Historical Society of Palm Beach County's archives. Whether you're a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or curious traveler, this comprehensive guide offers three distinct ways to experience Palm Beach's rich heritage: A 10-mile driving tour showcasing Palm Beach's evolution from Pioneer Era to present day, including optional walking detours to legendary mansions, a scenic 5-mile Lake Trail bike tour following the original Pioneer Era pathway along Lake Worth, An intimate walking tour through the historic midtown district, revealing the stories behind iconic Worth Avenue and Royal Park Addition.
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From a disregarded, forlorn island in the early 1900s to the world-famous resort and go-to place of today, Jews have played a prominent role in Miami Beach's achievements and fame. Initially consigned to a tiny enclave on the southern tip of Miami Beach, the community's Jewish population quickly expanded north, from South Beach to Golden Beach, and assumed a leadership position in nearly every phase of the city's life by the late 1900s. At every step of Miami Beach's rich history--from commerce, architecture, and banking to hospitality, real estate, and government--the Jewish community blossomed, enabling Jews to play singular roles in a drama that continues to unfold. |
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Lost Attractions of Florida's Miracle Strip by Tim HollisRevisit the splendor of faded Miracle Strip attractions. Beginning in the early 1950s, the 130 miles of Florida coastline stretching from Panama City to Pensacola were branded as the Miracle Strip. Between those cities, oddities sprang up: goofy miniature golf courses, neon-bedecked motels, reptile farms and attractions that sought to re-create environments ranging from the South Pacific to the ghost towns of the Old West. In total, it was a marketing effort that worked brilliantly. Tourists flocked to the Strip, and now they can return. Author Tim Hollis presents a colorful arry of these now-vanished sights, from the garish Miracle Strip Amusement Park to such oddities as Castle Dracula and the Museum of the Sea.
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Only in Florida: Why Did the Manatee Cross the Road & Other True Talesby Caren S. NeileTrue stories of life in Florida, from persevering through natural disasters and crime to encounters with celebrities and alligators. Includes photos. More than twenty million people live in Florida, that unique land that juts off into the Atlantic. They are ranchers and golfers, sunbathers and retirees. And their lives often fall within the realm of the perfectly normal. But sometimes these Floridians, many of whom have flocked from elsewhere, find themselves in Sunshine State situations... Meet the acting student who had a close encounter with superstar Burt Reynolds, the New Yorker who put down roots here after attending a school of fish, the woman who barely found her house after a hurricane, and a girl who survived-and thrived-after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas massacre. Professional storyteller Caren Schnur Neile traverses the state to share thirty-three true-life tales from everyday Floridians in extraordinary situations.
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Racing in Daytona Beach: Sunshine, Sand & Speed by Robert ReddLong before the Speedway was even a glimmer in Bill France Sr.'s eye, racers in Daytona Beach were careening along at the fastest possible clip. Cars were still a novelty in 1903 when Daytona Beach drivers were pushing for land speed records on a track near today's Granada Avenue beach entrance. A reputation was born here early, drawing racing pioneers like Sara Christian, who famously raced her husband on the combination dirt and paved track in 1949. From the brave forerunners who tore up the hard-packed sand to the modern vehicles blasting away at nearly two hundred miles per hour on Daytona Beach International Speedway, Robert Redd explores the driving tradition that has made Daytona Beach a racing mecca.
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Saloon Man: a German Immigrant Battles the Limits of Liberty, 1870-1915by Robert MuggeRobert Mugge's second book-Saloon Man: A German Immigrant Battles the Limits of Liberty, 1870 to 1915, focuses on his great-grandfather, the "original" Robert Mugge who came to America at the age of seventeen; made his way to Tampa, Florida while it was still a settlement; and became a hugely successful businessman. Because his core businesses were alcohol-related at a time of oncoming temperance-and because he hired, partnered with, and supported African Americans during Jim Crow segregation-the "saloon magnate of Tampa" was also controversial.
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Saving Stuart, Florida: Rebuilding America's Happiest Seaside Town by Blake FontenayIt was a common story in the 1980s: downtowns were dying. Stuart was right there with the ill-fated. Businesses had largely abandoned Stuart’s historic buildings, leaving the streets deserted. The St. Lucie River, which should have been an asset, was more of a liability, befouled with pollution, some of it from the city’s sewer system. The southernmost leg of Interstate 95 hadn't been completed yet, meaning US 1, the town’s main thoroughfare, was clogged with traffic that had no intention of stopping in this dirty backwater. Indeed, downtown was in such bad shape that Martin County government was thinking of relocating its courthouse. But the city had one thing going for it: a core group of citizens who fought back to restore downtown into an award-winning showpiece.
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A Southern Underground Railroad: Black Georgians and the Promise of Spanish Florida and Indian Countryby Paul M. PresslyDespite its apparent isolation as an older region of the country, the Southeast provided a vital connecting link between the Black self-emancipation that occurred during the American Revolution and the growth of the Underground Railroad in the final years of the antebellum period. From the beginning of the revolutionary war to the eve of the First Seminole War in 1817, hundreds and eventually several thousand Africans and African Americans in Georgia, and to a lesser extent South Carolina, crossed the borders and boundaries that separated the Lowcountry from the British and Spanish in coastal Florida and from the Seminole and Creek people in the vast interior of the Southeast. Even in times of peace, there remained a steady flow of individuals moving south and southwest, reflecting the aspirations of a captive people.
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St. Petersburg: a Walk Through History by Monica KileFor more than 100 years visitors have traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida to soak up the rays of the Sunshine City. This rich history shapes the city landscape that greets tourists today. St. Pete's walkable downtown is full of Mediterranean Revival architecture, historic churches of every denomination, old dance halls and cafeterias, grand hotels, miles of waterfront parks, and the world's largest shuffleboard club. These historic treasures are nestled amongst hip new restaurants, cool coffee shops, trendy boutiques, and thousands of new apartments and condos in a booming residential downtown. Explore St. Petersburg at your own pace with local historian and popular tour guide Monica Kile. Her passion for historic architecture, urban design, and cultural history helps the reader understand the city's evolution, from a place ridiculed as "God's Waiting Room" in the 1960s to one of the most desirable downtowns in the country today.
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They Told Me Not to Tell: Dozier Reform School, a Living Hellby Johnny Lee GaddyJohnny Lee Gaddy was sent to Arthur G. Dozier Reform School in the Florida Panhandle at eleven years old, for skipping school because he had a speech impairment. He attended Dozier from 1957 to 1961 and recalls being molested, beaten, abused, and used as a modern day slave. Throughout its 11 year history, the infamous school gained a reputation for abuse, rapes, beatings, torture, murders and using child labor for profit.
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Wicked St. Augustineby Ann ColbyWhen Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded St. Augustine in 1565, his New World survival kit included gambling, liquor and ladies for hire. For the next four hundred years, these three industries were vital in keeping the city financially afloat. With the cooperation of law enforcement and politicians, St. Augustine's madams, bootleggers and high-rollers created a veritable Riviera where tourists, especially the wealthy, could indulge in almost every vice and still bring the family along for a wholesome vacation picking oranges and gawking at alligators.
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ON DISPLAY IN THE FLORIDA HISTORY & GENEALOGY LIBRARY, 4TH FLOOR OF THE JOHN F. GERMANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Florida Banking Records Collection The Florida Banking Records give insight and context to the history of Florida's economy. They date from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The records come from several banks of historical significance and include Hillsboro State Bank, Bank of Dunedin, First Savings and Trust Co., and SunBank. The records were stored for several years in a warehouse and were scheduled to be destroyed. In 2014, a SunTrust bank employee asked the Florida History & Genealogy Library if they would accept the donation. In 2021 the library started an in-house preservation project. This includes cleaning, repairing, and cataloging the records.
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Images of War in the Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection The video display features photographs of the Civil War, the Spanish American War, World War I, and World War II. |
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Sailing through World War II in Tampa Items in the Display Case include books and photographs, and other memorabilia about life in Tampa Bay during World War II.
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