BY ART LEVY Below, Norman Van Aken, a Florida Trend Hall of Fame restaurant owner, muses on becoming and being a chef. This article first appeared in Florida Trend. » As a kid, I would sit down and read a lot, by myself, up in a tree, on the bus, anywhere I could soak up the world. … Continue reading Norman Van Aken is a Florida Icon
Home Front
“A powerful book; a tale of heroism, volunteerism, and sacrifice.”—Gary R. Mormino, author of Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida “Personal anecdotes humanize the narrative and add a poignant impact. The use of newspaper editorials also provides an understanding of how North Carolinians responded to the war.”—Melton A. McLaurin, … Continue reading Home Front
Africa in Florida – Now in Paperback
In celebration of Black History Month, Africa in Florida and other titles are discounted. Use code BHM15 to take advantage of the sale. Filled with vibrant images of African beadwork, posters, drums, clothing, maps, and Seminoles, Africa in Florida: Five Hundred Years of African Presence in the Sunshine State offers readers a glimpse into the culture that has influenced not … Continue reading Africa in Florida – Now in Paperback
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