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Ken Detzner
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The Lure of Florida Fishing Exhibit at the Museum of Florida History
Discover how the Sunshine State got hooked on fishing at this special exhibit exploring the rise of sport fishing in Florida. Learn about the growth of recreational fishing in the late 19th-century and how it became such a popular past-time today. You can even try your hand at Florida fishing on a Nintendo Wii.
Date: March 14, 2014 – August 26, 2014
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Many of the Florida Department of State's divisions and programs maintain a presence on today's most popular social networking sites. This list will make it easy for you to find and follow your favorite groups.
Florida Memory Radio Now Online
Florida Memory Radio is a 24-hour streaming Internet radio station broadcasting selections from the Florida Folklife Collection, and featuring folk, blues, bluegrass, world, and gospel music from across the state.
Upcoming Events
- July 12, 2014 - 2nd Saturday Program at The Museum of Florida History
- July 20, 2014 - Historic Gardening Tour at Mission San Luis
- July 22, 2014 - History at High Noon at The Museum of Florida History: A Culinary Presentation by Chef Justin Timineri
- July 26, 2014 - Charcoal Making at Mission San Luis
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Recent Releases
- July 9, 2014 - Secretary Detzner Announces National Register Designation of Florida’s First Traditional Cultural Property
- July 8, 2014 - Food Network Award-Winning Chef Justin Timineri spices things up at the Museum of Florida History
- July 1, 2014 - Secretary Detzner Designates DeLand as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
- June 30, 2014 - Florida History Fair Students Shine at National History Day Contest
- June 27, 2014 - Viva Florida Marks 50 years of Civil Rights Across Florida
Viva Florida
About Viva Florida
Building on the success of Viva Florida 500 in 2013, The Florida Department of State continues to work with partners statewide to promote cultural and historical experiences through a multi-year campaign called Viva Florida, which promotes 12,000 years of Florida’s people, places and cultural achievements.
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