FORUM EXTRA!
My Favorite Florida Place:
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What Is Your Favorite Florida Place?
That’s what we asked this year’s award-winning Florida authors. Here’s what they said. click here
A poet’s favorite place
Poet Peter Meinke’s favorite Florida place is his house in St. Petersburg. In addition to describing it, he also sent this poem written in the shape of a house—accompanied by a line drawing of the house by his wife Jeanne Meinke. [poem and drawing]
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Audio Programs
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MICHAEL GANNON:
In this audio program, historian Michael Gannon, recipient of the inaugural Lifetime Literary Achievement Award, talks about his special interest in the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. listen | download
Here is a partial list of Michael Gannon's literary work. [PDF]
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JACK E. DAVIS:
Jack E. Davis, who received the Florida Nonfiction gold medal for his biography of Everglades "Grande Dame" Marjory Stoneman Douglas, discusses some of her forgotten writings. listen | download
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CAMPBELL McGRATH:
Poet Campbell McGrath talks about his appreciation for Florida. listen | download
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PATRICK SMITH:
Patrick Smith, author of the Florida classic A Land Remembered, describes the time when Florida was one of America's last frontiers. listen | download
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FLORIDA COWBOYS:
Carlton Ward's book, Florida's Cowboys, illuminates life on Florida's many working ranches. This program describes the cattle industry, which remains a vital part of our state's economy. listen | download |
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