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It’s #EphemeraFriday and we’re reading this 1951 booklet titled Florida Field Trials Dr. G.R. Townsend in Belle Glade: bit.ly/3S5X3Sa. This booklet advertises testing services for “fungicides, insecticides, seed treatments, soil treatments, herbicides, nematocides”.
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For our first #RoadsThroughTime, we're viewing South Orange Avenue in Orlando in 1882-1887, 1918, and the 1940s. This street is part of the city’s central business district; a vibrant urban area that serves as the economic and cultural heart of the city. @FLMemory
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It’s #ThrowbackThursday and we’re revisiting shopping malls. While many are long gone, there are still a few malls that survive and thrive. Do you recognize any of these malls and what malls did you shop at? @FLMemory
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youtu.be/ADLtCltUM_A?si=HCPK… the State Library has online tutorials for state employees? dos.fl.gov/library-archives/… Visit our YouTube channel and watch the newest video “Getting to Know the State Library of Florida”.
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#DYK that the only seashell museum in the country can be found in our state? The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum and Aquarium is the “only accredited museum in the United States devoted primarily to shells, mollusks, and their ecosystem”. shellmuseum.org/
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On #TourismTuesday we head to the Florida Caverns near Marianna. It's popular for its camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and cave tours of its natural dazzling formations. View these photos and booklet bit.ly/4odPbtT from our collection. @FLMemory
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#DYK that we have new book lists? You can view them here cand see what new books we’ve acquired for our patrons! dos.fl.gov/library-archives/…
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#DYK that the State Library is opened Monday-Friday 9am to 4:30pm? Whether you’re researching a topic, want to learn more about our resources, want to check out a book or all three and more, we’re open! Come visit us! Learn more here: dos.fl.gov/library-archives/…
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We return to Coral Gables once again for #MapMonday, but this time, we venture back to 1934 with this Street Map and Guide of Coral Gables. It also features indexes to streets and points of interest on verso. @FLMemory
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#DYK that June is the official start of hurricane season? Learn more about hurricanes with these books from our collection.
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On #ThrowbackThursday, let’s revisit one of the state’s former tourist attractions, Cypress Gardens. Opened from 1936 to 2009, it was billed as the state’s first commercial tourist theme park. #DYK a portion of the garden was preserved inside @LEGOLANDFlorida in 2011? @FLMemory
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State Library of FL retweeted
In June 2016, an unprecedented 7,000-year-old-Native American ancestral burial site was discovered in the Gulf, just off the coast of Florida. The Manasota Key Offshore site is the first preserved, offshore prehistoric burial site discovered in the Americas. From prehistoric sites to shipwrecks, Florida’s underwater heritage is amazing. Learn more about underwater archaeology in Florida here: dos.fl.gov/historical/archae…
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For #TourismTuesday, let’s go to Rainbow Springs to cool off and relax. Located in Marion County, the spring is the fourth largest in the state and produces over 490 million gallons of water daily! Rainbow Springs forms the headwaters of the Rainbow River. @FLMemory @FLStateParks
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For the first #MapMonday of the month, let’s go on a 20-mile scenic self-guided tour and bicycle path through @CityCoralGables . Published in 1979, this map was created by the Coral Gables Community Development Department. @FLMemory
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It’s #NationalAlligatorDay! Established in 2021 by @WildFlorida, the day is to educate the public about alligators and highlight their role in our state’s ecosystem. View these photos from our collection of these ancient reptiles! @FLMemory
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State Library of FL retweeted
Celebrate the start of summer with this Florida Fun Wordsearch featuring the names of all 67 Florida counties! You’ll find lots of kid friendly activities on our website including the wordsearch here: dos.fl.gov/florida-facts/kid…. Scroll down for the word search.
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#DYK about Florida’s bigfoot, the Skunk Ape? The 7ft, ape-like two-legged creature with a skunk-like odor? Multiple sightings occurred during the 50s and 60s and continue today throughout the state. Read “The Florida Skunk Ape Protection Act”: bit.ly/4dDV9j3 @FLMemory
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