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From Swamp to Suburbs: The Making of Broward County
On April 30, 1915, what we now know as Broward County was almost named Everglades County. Lawmakers were preparing to create…
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McGriff’s First Big Swing of ’99 Still Echoes Today
On April 29, 1999, Fred McGriff finally broke through with his first home run of the season, part of a strong…
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Meet Ed Lewis, One of St. Pete’s First Powerhouses
When the Orange Belt Railroad rolled into St. Petersburg on June 8, 1888, 16-year-old Ed Lewis was already there, greeting the…
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A Merger on the Bay: St. Pete’s 1909 Turning Point
In spring of 1909, two of St. Petersburg’s competing steamship lines joined forces, ending years of rivalry on the waters of…
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From Cattle Trails to Horseless Carriages
In November 1905, St. Petersburg got its first glimpse of the future when Edwin Tomlinson brought the city’s first automobile to…
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The Birth of the Conch Republic
On April 23, 1982, the Florida Keys made headlines for something no one saw coming. Frustrated by a federal roadblock that…
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Richard Nixon’s 1970 Visit and His Final Chapter
On April 22, 1994, former President Richard Nixon died at the age of 81 following a stroke. He passed away in…
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Brewing a Community | Greater St. Petersburg
Meet Khris Johnson, co-owner and head brewer of Green Bench Brewing Company.
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Happy Hour with the Historian: Featuring Paul Wilborn’s Florida Hustle- A Wild Road Trip of 1980’s Florida
Did you miss it, we’ve got back.Listen below as celebrated author and historian Paul Wilborn discusses his new novel, Florida…
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Est. 1903 – A St. Pete History Show: Webb’s City
Est. 1903 - A St. Pete History Show: Webb's City
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Est. 1903 – A St. Pete History Show: The World’s First Commercial Airline
Est. 1903 - A St. Pete History Show: The World's First Commercial Airline
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Est. 1903 – A St. Pete History Show: Benoist Breakdown
Est. 1903 - A St. Pete History Show: Benoist Breakdown
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