Read more about the article Hear the history of Florida in less than an hour

Hear the history of Florida in less than an hour

Are you new to the area and want a primer on the history of Florida? Or maybe you’re an old-timer who wants to put some of the pieces of Florida’s history together. Everyone may find answers to their questions about Florida History when Dr. Ben Brotemarkle, executive director of the Florida Historical Society, delivers the keynote address, “The Complete History of Florida in Less than an Hour,’’ at the Eighth Annual Treasure Coast History Festival this Saturday. The free festival, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is at the grounds of the St. Lucie History Center, 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, and Brotemarkle’s talk is at 12:45 p.m.

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Read more about the article Poe would be impressed
Ashia Snow stocks a shelf at The Midnight Dreary. Snow and her mother, Misty Nardone, provide a variety of genres and can order others on request. RUSTY DURHAM

Poe would be impressed

Edgar Allan Poe’s poem The Raven begins with these words: “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore.”

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Join the Leading Lifestyle Media Company on the Treasure Coast!

Are you a people person who enjoys building relationships and connecting with your community? Are you motivated by the opportunity to earn based on your performance? If so, we want to hear from you! Indian River Media Group is seeking enthusiastic, driven Account Executives to join our growing team.

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Raised gardens are equipped with cage enclosures to keep the peacocks out. KERRY FIRTH PHOTOS

Grow forth

It started with a low-income retiree struggling to grow a garden behind a church parking lot. What has blossomed is a thriving community garden that provides fresh vegetables to about 1,000 people each week.

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