An interesting project for someone to undertake would be an article exploring the role that the Women’s Industrial Club in Detroit played in the establishment of the Royal Palm State Park in 1916. An article that appears on the website … Continue reading →
By Jeff Blakley Did you ever go out to Grossman’s Hammock before it became part of Everglades National Park to see the sulphur spring? Did you ever wonder where it got its name? Did you wonder if perhaps the name … Continue reading →
By Jeff Blakley Bryan Hastie Edwards, the third mayor of the Town of Florida City, served from 1922 until his death in August of 1934. In 1945, a municipal park was established on land the Town had acquired through tax … Continue reading →
by Jeff Blakley How often have you driven south on U.S. 1 and seen the sign designating J. D. Redd Park on the right, at the intersection of N. E. 6th Avenue and the highway? Did you ever wonder who … Continue reading →