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Florida County Histories

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A bibliography of historical works on most of Florida's 67 counties.

French

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Resources on French history in Florida

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…

Felon Voting Rights

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Information about the Standards Governing Eligibility to Vote After a Felony Conviction

Articles of Incorporation – FL Non-Profit Corporation

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Quickly create a non-profit corporation in Florida by completing the form online.

FL Fictitious Name Registration

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Submit your fictitious name registration online.

File Annual Report

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Annual reports are due every year between January 1 and May 1. All business entities must submit an annual report on time to avoid late fees. File online now.

Filing Campaign Reports

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By Florida law, campaigns and committees are required to disclose detailed financial records of campaign contributions and expenditures.

Guidelines, Applications and Forms

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Guidelines, applications and forms for LSTA grants

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…

Florida Council on Arts and Culture

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The Florida Council on Arts and Culture is the 15-member advisory council appointed to advise the Secretary of State regarding cultural grant funding and on matters pertaining to culture in Florida.

George Firestone

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Florida's 20th Secretary of State, Firestone has been a Florida resident since 1936. He served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Senate before being elected secretary of state in 1978. As chief cultural officer of Florida, Firestone…

Alfred Hair and the Florida Highwaymen

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"Florida Highwaymen" is the collective name given to a small group of African American painters from Ft. Pierce, Florida, who began painting Florida landscapes in the late 1950s. Under the tutelage of local landscape artist, A. E. "Beanie" Backus,…

Secretary Detzner Honors Florida Heritage Month Award Winners

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner and First Lady Ann Scott will honor Florida’s Heritage Month Award winners at a ceremony tonight at Mission San Luis in Tallahassee.

The Museum of Florida History hosts the 31st Annual Children’s Day

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