Browse by Subject: Florida

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Postcards from Dream Houses

These postcards provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a dozen charming houses, revealing the architectural and interior design brilliance enjoyed by their owners. 

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Postcards from The Highwaymen

The days are long past when tourists could buy an original landscape painting on the side of the road for as little as $50 dollars--sometimes before the paint dried. This book of postcards allows you to experience the thrill of owning (miniature) versions of these exquisite paintings.

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Saving South Beach

How a desperate struggle over two square miles of prime oceanfront real estate gave birth to one of America’s most iconic destinations for tourism, art, fashion, nightlife, and hedonism.

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The Man Who Saved the Whooping Crane: The Robert Porter Allen Story

One man's odyssey to find the last of a dying breed.

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Homegrown in Florida

Florida can seem like a child’s dream of paradise: endless sunny days, trips to the beach to swim and build sandcastles, bike riding without a jacket in the middle of January, and magical theme parks only a short drive away. But what was life really like for those who grew up here?

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Hard Labor and Hard Time: Florida's "Sunshine Prison" and Chain Gangs

A history of continuity and change in Florida's state prison system between 1910 and 1957, exploring conditions at the state prison farm at Raiford (the third largest prison farm in the South at this time) as well as in the chain gangs and road prisons.

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The Politics of Disaster: Tracking the Impact of Hurricane Andrew

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Native Wildflowers and Other Ground Covers for Florida Landscapes

In this engaging and authoritative guide, ecologist and avid gardener Craig Huegel offers valuable information to anyone interested in integrating native ground covers into an outdoor space.

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A Journey into Florida Railroad History

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Fishing Secrets from Florida's East Coast

Author and experienced fishing guide Ron Presley offers practical information to anglers of all skill levels and interests in this clear, concise guide.