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Feb 2024 6

Which movies were filmed in Florida?

By Stacker | COMMUNITY, LOCAL HISTORY, Stacker

The magic of Hollywood is that oftentimes movies aren't filmed anywhere near where they purport to be taking place. With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Florida.

Jan 2024 26

Who was José Gaspar, the namesake of Tampa’s Gasparilla festival?

By Crystal Harlan | COMMUNITY, LOCAL HISTORY, LOCAL PEOPLE, Crystal Harlan

Despite questions surrounding Gaspar's existence, his legend lives on. The city of Tampa became inspired by the tale, and organizers created a pirate-themed festival in 1904 called Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

Jan 2024 11

Tracing Martin Luther King Jr.’s pivotal visit to St. Augustine

By Crystal Harlan | CIVIL RIGHTS, COMMUNITY, Crystal Harlan

Martin Luther King Jr. faced racism and violence when he traveled to St. Augustine, but that visit precipitated the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Which movies were filmed in Florida?

Who was José Gaspar, the namesake of Tampa’s Gasparilla festival?

Tracing Martin Luther King Jr.’s pivotal visit to St. Augustine

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