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Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, the bible that provides everything needed to keep Florida lawns looking their best has been updated with the most recent lawn management information. New chapter on organic lawncare. 32 tables, 139

Meet the outsider who gave color and shape to sacred Seminole legends, life, and history

The story of a group of African American landscape painters active in the '60s and '70s who are only now coming to be recognized for their distinctive vision and craft. Monroe's account includes reproductions of 63 of the Highwaymen paintings.

Cow Creek Chronicles explores the history of cattle ranching in Florida through the century-long saga of the Raulerson family, pioneers who moved south to Florida during the 1800s and built a cattle empire between Fort Pierce and Okeechobee.

This book provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the geography, history, science, and politics of Florida’s freshwater springs, informing readers about the deep past and current issues facing these natural wonders of the state.

Filled with rare photographs, vintage postcards and advertisements, and fascinating descriptions from over 100 years ago, this book spotlights a little-known time in history when tourists poured into Florida in search of good health. Rick Kilby shows how Florida’s natural wonders were promoted and developed as restorative destinations for America’s emerging upper class.

With an eye for the illogical and a flair for the irreverent, journalist Mark Lane aims his sharp wit at one of the most intriguing duties of the Florida legislature—signing state symbols into law. In Roaring Reptiles, Bountiful Citrus, and Neon Pies, he spotlights nineteen things that have been proposed and/or appointed to officially define Florida.

This book explores the musical and cultural impact of the Beatles in Florida, an important part of the revolution that helped make the Fab Four a worldwide phenomenon.