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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

Felon Voting Rights

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

Folklife Council

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The Florida Folklife Program is advised and assisted by the Florida Folklife Council. The Florida Folklife Council consists of seven members appointed by the Secretary of State to provide geographical, cultural and professional representation.

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.

A to Z Index -- F

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Alphabetical index of links beginning with letter F

America 250 Florida Grants

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The Florida Department of State solicited applications for projects related to America250 and the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The application cycle for this program has CLOSED.

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…

What is a Prepaid Sunbiz E-File Account?

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Our Prepaid Sunbiz E-File Account is useful for frequent filings. Learn how to set up an account and how to use it.

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…

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…

William P. Foster

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William Patrick Foster, recognized as one of the world's most renowned band directors, was the creator and band director of the internationally acclaimed Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching "100" Band for over 50 years. His innovative…

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,…

James F. Hutchinson

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James Hutchinson's lifelong passion for capturing the beauty and diversity of Florida's natural environment and heritage has won him the respect of art lovers and fellow landscape artists the world over. In the 1960s and '70s, his keen interest in…

Frank Thomas

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Born August 2, 1943, and raised in Clay County, Frank Thomas is a native Floridian whose ancestors came to Florida in the late eighteenth century. His family’s direct connection with the land, his strong Florida heritage, and his love of, and…