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European Exploration and Colonization

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Written records about life in Florida began with the arrival of the Spanish explorer and adventurer Juan Ponce de León in 1513.

Apprenticeship Program

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Established in 1983, the Folklife Apprenticeship Program provides an opportunity for master folk artists to share technical skills and cultural knowledge with apprentices in order to maintain their art as a vital part of our heritage. The Folklife…

File Reinstatement

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Any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership whose status was administratively dissolved or revoked can submit an online reinstatement application.

Johnny Tillotson

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Jacksonville native Johnny Tillotson has led one of the most successful recording careers in the American music industry, spanning five decades from his first hit single in 1959. Tillotson is widely regarded as one of the most important forerunners…

Bikes

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Promoting wellness and building partnerships in the community.

Autism

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Sensory-friendly library space welcomes the neurodiverse community.

Fernando Bujones

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A world-renowned ballet artist, Miami-born Fernando Bujones (pronounced "boo-HOH-nays) led an extraordinary career that will have a lasting impact on dance in Florida and around the globe. His immense power, technical brilliance and exuberance won…

Stetson Kennedy

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With a life of literary works including his classic book on Florida folklore, Palmetto Country, Kennedy is best known for his book The Klan Unmasked (1954) and other works that aided in the fight against discrimination in the South. Kennedy's…

View Online Tutorials

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Online tutorials, on-demand webinars, and links to our Youtube playlist

Tech-Talk

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Weekly articles and videos from top training experts.

Folk Heritage Awards

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The Secretary of State, with the recommendations of the Florida Folklife Council, confers Florida Folk Heritage Awards annually. The awards are given to outstanding folk artists and folk culture advocates who have made long-standing contributions…

Specific Cultural Projects

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The Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant is designed to fund an organization’s cultural project, program, exhibition, or series taking place within the grant period. The grant activities must support the mission of the organization and further the…

Seminole

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Books, articles, and websites about the Seminole Tribe in Florida

FIU

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Lists the many ways that FIU Libraries acts as publisher.

Costs

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What items and services can you purchase using your federal grant funds, and what items are forbidden?