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Mission San Luis

Mission San Luis was the capital of the western missions in La Florida from 1656 to 1704. Today you can visit this recreated Spanish Mission site located in Tallahassee. Learn more about Mission San Luis and plan your visit.

Early Human Inhabitants

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People first reached Florida at least 14,000 years ago.

World War II and Post-War Boom

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World War II spurred economic development in Florida. Because of its year-round mild climate, the state became a major training center for soldiers, sailors, and aviators of the United States and its allies.

Manasota Key Offshore

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Starting in 2016, archaeological investigations located a 7,000-year-old Native American ancestral burial site in the Gulf of Mexico offshore near Venice. The Manasota Key Offshore (MKO) archaeological site is unprecedented. It is located on the…

George Abbott

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Pulitzer Prize-winning director and Broadway legend George Abbott produced, wrote and directed such a long list of acclaimed shows that long before he died, at age 107, he was known around the world as "Mr. Broadway." Abbott set an astonishing…

A. E. "Bean " Backus

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Largely self-taught artist A.E. "Beanie" Backus painted and sold realistic scenes of his native state for 54 years. Considered the "dean" of Florida landscape art, Backus exhibited a style that inspired—and was emulated by— hundreds of artists. His…

Advocacy

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The Division has created a toolkit that provides information to help you advocate for arts and culture in the state of Florida.

Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

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Unexpected events happen. Make a plan for disaster preparedness so that your studio or cultural organization is ready for unforeseen circumstances like hurricanes and break-ins.

Online Voter Registration

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Submit an online application for new registration or an update to your existing record. Visit Register to Vote or Update Your Record for information about eligibility and other ways to register.

Annual Report or Reinstatement Voucher

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Print a check voucher that was previously generated for your annual report or reinstatement filing.

Fictitious Name Registration Voucher

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Print a check voucher that was previously generated for your fictitious name registration.

Fictitious Name Renewal Voucher

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Print a check voucher that was previously generated for your fictitious name renewal.

General

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Learn how to handle and properly store your own records.

Prepare

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Resources to help you help your community before and after a disaster.

Digital Learning Resources

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