“Inspiring and compelling. These stories resonate with life lessons that we all should read and ponder: the importance of hard work, the value of rejection, and a genuine affection for the Sunshine State.”—Gary R. Mormino, author of Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida “Levy has a penchant for asking … Continue reading Made in Florida
Pitching Around Fidel
Now available! Pitching Around Fidel: A Journey into the Heart of Cuban Sports, Revised Edition by S. L. Price S. L. Price, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated since 1994, has been called a "Master of the New Journalism" by the New York Times. We’re pleased to announce that his acclaimed book Pitching Around Fidel … Continue reading Pitching Around Fidel
Carl Hiaasen Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
PRESS RELEASE: Immediate FROM: Florida Humanities Council Carl Hiaasen Wins Florida Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing Carl Hiaasen, a best-selling author who virtually invented the Florida Noir mystery genre, has won the 2011 Florida Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing. The award will be presented on March 23 in Tallahassee at a special luncheon held at … Continue reading Carl Hiaasen Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
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