A look at the history of Ybor City and its ties to Cuba and Key West. The talk will look at how the Ybor City cigar industry came into existence...
Tampa Bay gives us so many opportunities to enjoy life by the water. Giving back to the bay is a great way to feel connected to our natural surroundings while...
From Pre-Columbian burial mounds built by Indigenous people to the Castillo de San Marco constructed in St. Augustine by the Spanish, man left an early mark on the landscape of...
Explore John D. MacDonald's dual roles: a male romance novelist and a Florida-centric writer delving into politics, history, and environment. Despite not achieving greatness, his widespread popularity endured from the...
In an homage to the Disney family history—Walt's parents were among the first people married in Lake County—Walt Disney World built Disney springs, intended to evoke the spirit of small-town...
An in-depth look at how the sugar industry has impacted not only our national health, but the Everglades. The 90-minute class will cover a brief history of the Everglades as...
Explore John D. MacDonald's dual roles: a male romance novelist and a Florida-centric writer delving into politics, history, and environment. Despite not achieving greatness, his widespread popularity endured from the...
During the Great Depression, the Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) hired writers throughout the United States to develop tour books for each state. The authors of...
Attacks on intellectual and academic freedom are rising across the country with Florida leading the way. Attempts to control higher education by imposing sanctions, dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs,...
For nearly five decades, Miami's civic leaders hoped to stage a grand world's fair that connected the countries and continents of the Western hemisphere. Organizers hoped the exposition - named...
In recent years, St. Petersburg has become a world-class outdoor gallery featuring top contemporary local, national, and international artists. Discover St. Petersburg's amazing street art scene with local tour guide...
In recent years, St. Petersburg has become a world-class outdoor gallery featuring top contemporary local, national, and international artists. Discover St. Petersburg's amazing street art scene with local tour guide...
