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Florida Artists Hall of Fame

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The Florida Artists Hall of Fame, the state's highest cultural honor, was established by the Florida Legislature in 1986 to recognize persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing…

Florida Historical Commission

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The Florida Historical Commission was established by the 2001 Florida Legislature to enhance public participation and involvement in the preservation and protection of the state's historic and archaeological sites and properties. The Commission…

Certification/Approval Status and Test Schedule

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Up to date listing of current certifications and testing being conducted by the Bureau of Voting Systems Certification.

Heritage Trails

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Designed to raise awareness of the state's cultural and historical resources, the Florida Heritage Trail publications are popular educational and travel resources for residents, students, historians and visitors to the state.

Constitutional Amendments/Initiatives

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Information on current and historical proposed changes to the Florida Constitution, as well as details on the Initiative Petition process

Forms

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Contains forms for candidates and committees, as well as financial disclosure forms and other forms used by the Division of Elections

Seminole History

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The Seminoles of Florida call themselves the "Unconquered People," descendants of just 300 Indians who managed to elude capture by the U.S. army in the 19th century.

State Saltwater Mammal

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Porpoise or Dolphin

Florida Main Street

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Throughout Florida there is a growing interest in improving the appearance and economic stability of historic downtown business districts

Rules

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Information on current and proposed Division of Elections' rules

Florida's Historic Flags

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Many flags have flown over Florida since European explorers first landed here in the early sixteenth century. Among these have been the flags of five nations: Spain, France, Great Britain, the United States, and the Confederate States of America.…

Research

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Folklife programs are grounded in knowledge about Florida's traditional culture. In order to maintain and expand our information base, the Florida Folklife Program undertakes annual surveys on selected topics to identify and document folklife.

Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc.

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Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. is an organization created to partner with and enhance the efforts of the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, while helping to sustain and foster recognition of the arts in Florida. Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc.…

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…