"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
Take a Walk on Florida’s Wild Side with Lynn Waddell
Q&A with Lynn Waddell author of Fringe Florida: Travels among Mud Boggers, Furries, Ufologists, Nudists, and Other Lovers of Unconventional Lifestyles “I can’t tell you how many times I heard something like, ‘Don’t use my name because my relatives don’t know I’m into this.’” – Lynn Waddell University Press of Florida (UPF): When did you … Continue reading Take a Walk on Florida’s Wild Side with Lynn Waddell
Award Winners!
Congratulations to Michele Wehrwein Albion, author of The Quotable Henry Ford and winner of the 2013 Henry Ford Heritage Association Book Award! The award is given to those who exemplify the HFHA mission statement: "To foster interest in the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford, and to preserve and interpret the landmarks associated with his … Continue reading Award Winners!
Florida’s Fountain of Youth: Magic, Myth, and Endangered Springs
Finding the Fountain of Youth: Ponce de León and Florida's Magical Watersby Rick KilbyAVAILABLE NOWA visual treasure trove of vintage postcards, photographs, and advertisements, this book vividly illustrates how deeply interwoven the mythical Fountain of Youth is in Florida's cultural identity. More than conquistador Ponce de León's fabled quest for rejuvenating waters or a kitschy attempt … Continue reading Florida’s Fountain of Youth: Magic, Myth, and Endangered Springs
A Sneak Peek: Brilliant Corals, Shipwrecks, and Ecological Marvels
Snorkeling the Florida Keys By Brad Bertelli Pub date: 4/2/13 Presenting great snorkeling sites from Carysfort Reef to Indian Key and Dry Tortuga National Park, this comprehensive guide also offers historical highlights that helped shape underwater ecological marvels like Pickles Reef. In addition to practical travel advice and GPS coordinates, Brad Bertelli provides useful information like … Continue reading A Sneak Peek: Brilliant Corals, Shipwrecks, and Ecological Marvels
Gary Monroe Considers the Fate of Silver Springs
Florida's vanishing springs, an ongoing concern for the state, have been a hot topic in the news again recently. In this guest post, beloved UPF author and Florida native, Gary Monroe, responds to the state's intention to reclaim Silver Springs from Festival Fun Parks and attempt to prevent further environmental degradation of the natural wonder. The Fate of … Continue reading Gary Monroe Considers the Fate of Silver Springs
Architecture of the Soul
Heart and Soul of Florida: Sacred Sites and Historic Architecture by Elsbeth Gordon Pubdate: 3/12/13 Florida's built monuments provide a sweeping visual history of the Sunshine State. Elsbeth Gordon considers landmarks ranging from burial mounds and frontier houses to preserved historic civic buildings like the Capitol, revealing the myriad ways they represent and continue to … Continue reading Architecture of the Soul
Congratulations to the 2012 Florida Book Awards Winners!
Every year, the Florida Book Awards honor the best work written by Florida authors and about Florida culture. "As The Florida Book Awards continue to grow in stature and prominence, the competition for the prizes becomes more and more intense. We are absolutely thrilled that four University Press of Florida titles have been recognized this … Continue reading Congratulations to the 2012 Florida Book Awards Winners!
Fantasty Fest: Robert Kerstein guest post
A Brief History of Key West's Mardi Gras Robert Kerstein is professor of government at the University of Tampa and the author of Key West on the Edge: Inventing the Conch Republic. Here Kerstein offers insight into the history of a vibrant event that brings people flocking to Key West every October. This year's Fantasy Fest culminated … Continue reading Fantasty Fest: Robert Kerstein guest post
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