Attracting Birds to South Florida Gardens James A. Kushlan and Kirsten Hines Drawing on their many years of creating bird habitats in South Florida, James Kushlan and Kirsten Hines offer practical, ecologically sound advice for creating gardens that will provide fruit, flowers, insects, and shelter for birds throughout the year. Attracting Birds to South Florida … Continue reading Attracting Birds to South Florida Gardens
The Peace of Blue
The Peace of Blue: Water Journeys Bill Belleville According to Carl Hiaasen, Bill Belleville “writes gorgeously and straight from the heart.” In The Peace of Blue, the documentarian and nature writer guides you on a lyrical journey to the natural places in Florida and the Caribbean that have been forged and shaped by water. He … Continue reading The Peace of Blue
Fishing for Spotted Seatrout
Fishing for Spotted Seatrout: From the Carolinas To Texas Jan S. Maizler In Fishing for Spotted Seatrout, Jan Maizler, a world-renowned light tackle expert, shares more than 30 years’ experience and innovative tactics for catching this popular fish in its range from the Carolinas to Texas. For beginners and veteran fishermen, Maizler covers every … Continue reading Fishing for Spotted Seatrout
Monumental Dreams: The Life and Sculpture of Ann Norton
"They were two people who didn't seem to fit together. But the shy, determined Ann Weaver and the rich, gregarious Ralph Norton shared one thing - a passionate love of art. . . . A relationship slowly developed, one that was to forever alter the cultural landscape of Palm Beach County. After all, their names … Continue reading Monumental Dreams: The Life and Sculpture of Ann Norton
Miami for Families: Fun for All Ages in the Magic City
Vibrant and glamorous, the Magic City offers an amazing variety of family-friendly activities from kayaking with Manatees or hand-feeding macaws at Jungle Island to taking in the Design District on Lincoln Road. Laura Albritton, mother and long-time Miami resident, shares her appreciation and zest for the city in Miami for Families: A Vacation Guide for Kids and … Continue reading Miami for Families: Fun for All Ages in the Magic City
The Intriguing, Paradoxical Zephaniah Kingsley Jr.: Q&A with Daniel Schafer
An Interview with Daniel L. Schafer author of Zephaniah Kingsley Jr. and the Atlantic World: Slave Trader, Plantation Owner, Emancipator “A visit to Kingsley Plantation… convinced me that this was a topic of national and international importance that had somehow escaped scholarly attention.’” – Daniel L. Schafer DANIEL L. SCHAFER Professor of History Emeritus and … Continue reading The Intriguing, Paradoxical Zephaniah Kingsley Jr.: Q&A with Daniel Schafer
Jerald T. Milanich on Enchantments: Julian Dimock’s Photographs of Southwest Florida
An Interview with Jerald T. Milanich co-author of Enchantments: Julian Dimock’s Photographs of Southwest Florida “[Dimock and his father] apparently first came to Florida to experience life in what was viewed as an “exotic,” still “untamed” setting… there they discovered what to them was a new world.’” – Jerald T. Milanich JERALD T. MILANICH … Continue reading Jerald T. Milanich on Enchantments: Julian Dimock’s Photographs of Southwest Florida
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