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Only in Florida: Uncovering Weird Florida

Tuesday, November 17  |   2:00 – 3:30 PM

Florida is famous for sunshine, beaches, and palm trees, but there’s a whole other side of the Sunshine State that is downright strange!

Join acclaimed author and journalist Eliot Kleinberg, author of Weird Florida, for an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the stories, characters, mysteries, and oddities that make Florida unlike anywhere else. Discover what inspired Eliot to dig into the state’s most unusual tales, how he tracked down these fascinating stories, and some of the most surprising discoveries he encountered along the way.

From the bizarre to the unbelievable, Florida has always had a story hiding just around the corner. Come curious, bring your sense of humor, and get ready to discover a side of Florida you may never have known existed!

About the Presenter
Eliot Kleinberg is an acclaimed journalist and author whose work has chronicled Florida’s history, people, and wonderfully unusual stories. His Weird Florida books have brought some of the state’s strangest and most entertaining tales to readers everywhere.

ADMISSION:
$5 for Members | $18 for Non-Members
Valid Membership card required for member entry

Space is limited, so reserve your seat and join us for an afternoon of Florida stories that are too strange to make up!

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