Browse by Subject: Florida

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La Florida: Five Hundred Years of Hispanic Presence

A unique presentation of the Hispanic roots that run deep in Florida's past and present and will assuredly shape its future.

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E. G. Barnhill: Florida Photographer, Adventurer, Entrepreneur

Filled with vibrant images of Barnhill’s unique creations, precursors to the popular landscape art of the Highwaymen and others, this book showcases a little-known artist whose inventive techniques--particularly his uranium-dye coloring--merit a place in the story of American photography.

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A Pioneer Son at Sea: Fishing Tales of Old Florida

Tight lines, full nets, and a bygone era

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Florida's Paved Bike Trails, Third Edition

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Black Miami in the Twentieth Century

The first book devoted to the history of African Americans in south Florida and their pivotal role in the growth and development of Miami, Black Miami in the Twentieth Century traces their triumphs, drudgery, horrors, and courage during the first 100 years of the city's history. Firsthand accounts and over 130 photographs, many of them never published before, bring to life the proud heritage of Miami's black community.


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Skyway: The True Story of Tampa Bay's Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought It Down

The worst ship-bridge collision in U.S. history

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Indian River Lagoon: An Environmental History

Indian River Lagoon traces the winding story of the waterway, showing how humans have altered the area to fit their needs and also how the lagoon has influenced the cultures along its shores.

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Flora of Florida, Volume III: Dicotyledons, Vitaceae through Urticaceae

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Sustainable Gardening for the Southeast

Sustainable Gardening for the Southeast is a vividly illustrated guide that offers simple techniques to help conserve water, reduce pollutants, and mitigate climate change while increasing biodiversity and attracting pollinators and wildlife.

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George Merrick, Son of the South Wind: Visionary Creator of Coral Gables

With unprecedented access to the Merrick family, and mining a treasure trove of Merrick's personal letters, documents, speeches, and manuscripts, Arva Moore Parks presents the remarkable story of George Merrick and the development of one of the nation's most iconic planned cities.