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Florida Facts: Did You Know?

Pineapple Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:31:55 +0000

Although the Gulf island on which the town of Cedar Key is located is called North Key, the name refers to the abundant growth of cedar trees which formerly covered all of the group of islands here. The town was established during the Civil War. Three pencil plants, formerly located here, were closed down when the cedar was depleted.

Information from Florida Place Names by Allen Morris.

Photo: Some rights reserved by fuzzcat

Pinterest Boards We Love, Florida Memory’s Boards

Pineapple Press — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:22:19 +0000

This week’s theme for ”Pinterest Boards We Love” are ones curated by Florida Memory

http://pinterest.com/floridamemory/year-round-bathing-in-florida/

http://pinterest.com/floridamemory/florida-eats-and-food-traditions/

http://pinterest.com/floridamemory/florida-memory-s-favorite-florida-memories/

http://pinterest.com/floridamemory/florida-s-lighthouses/

Governor Scott Presents “Great Floridian” Award to World-Renowned Florida Author Patrick Smith

Pineapple Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:38:53 +0000

Pineapple Press author Patrick D. Smith, author of A Land Remembered has recently been presented with a distinguished Florida honor–the Great Floridian Award. For more details, check out this link on the Florida Governor’s website.

Florida Keys snapshots,Marathon Florida #flkeys

Pineapple Press — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:54:37 +0000

Quarter boat for railroad construction employees – Marathon, Florida

Credit: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/34292

Florida Facts: Did You Know?

Pineapple Press — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:23:08 +0000

Did you know that the city of Pierson in Volusia County was established in 1876 by Peter Pierson and his family, who gave it their own name? The woodsy rural town calls itself “The Fern Capital of the World.”

Information from Florida Place Names by Allen Morris.

Photo: Some rights reserved by garryknight

Pinterest Boards We Love, Sunsets

Pineapple Press — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:08:59 +0000

This week’s theme for “Pinterest Boards We Love” is Sunsets

http://pinterest.com/keysclaudia/florida-keys-sunsets/ by @KeysClaudia

http://pinterest.com/debl1/my-sunsets/ by Debra Louden

http://pinterest.com/justlove313/my-sunsets/ by Victoria Schmitz

http://pinterest.com/texasexposur/my-sunsets/ by Dave Bush

Florida Keys snapshots, 7-Mile Grill in Marathon (2006) #flkeys

Pineapple Press — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:50:32 +0000

Looking at the 7-Mile Grill – Marathon, Florida

Credit: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/101295 (Dale McDonald)

Florida Facts: Did You Know?

Pineapple Press — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:16:55 +0000

Did You Know that El Jobean in Charlotte County was once known as Southland? But in 1924, during the great land boom the Spanish-sounding name El Jobean was substituted. In actuality, Joel Bean, a developer, twisted his name around to produce El Jobean.

Information from Florida Place Names by Allen Morris.

Photo: Some rights reserved by Don Johnson 395

Pinterest Boards We Love, Florida Summer

Pineapple Press — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:23:59 +0000

This week’s theme for “Pinterest Boards We Love” is Florida Summer

http://pinterest.com/amybogue1/florida-summer/ by Amy Bogue

http://pinterest.com/grrcupcake/it-s-always-summer-in-florida/ by Shauna E

http://pinterest.com/kathibess/celebrate-summer/ by Chef Kathi

http://pinterest.com/suzwillis/best-of-sarasota-summer-fun/ by Suzanne Willis

Florida Keys snapshots, Key Lime Festival #flkeys

Pineapple Press — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:47:07 +0000

Young women pose for photographs during the Key Lime Festival – Key Largo, Florida

Credit: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/71907