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In Episode 112 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Judge E.J. Salcines and Professor James Fernández to talk about Tampa's Spanish immigrants and how they shaped the city. They get into the cigar industry, the immigrant communities that built Tampa's economy, and why many Spaniards never planned to stay in the U.S. The conversation covers how Tampa grew into a major entry point for immigrants and why its history often gets overlooked.The Tampa Bay History Center is a museum in downtown Tampa that focuses on the region's past. It covers everything from early indigenous settlements to Tampa's cigar industry and immigrant communities. The museum has historical artifacts, interactive exhibits, and educational programs that explain how the area developed. It's located on the Tampa Riverwalk and is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.This episode is sponsored by KohlerHaus Remodeling Co, the Official Remodeler of the TBD POD. KohlerHaus is built on integrity, craftsmanship, and clear communication, setting a high standard for home remodeling. Their work ranges from condos in Channelside to century-old homes in South Tampa, delivering quality renovations that are built to last.Visit kohlerhaus.net to explore their portfolio and start yourresidential remodeling experience today.

City of Tampa and Hillsborough County officials will be on hand Wednesday morning as a historic marker is dedicated to Zion Cemetery. The first cemetery for Tampa's Black residents during the segregation era was sold and erased from maps and public knowledge, even though bodies were found at the site decades later. Part of the graveyard was incorporated into the Robles Park Village public housing complex. Its rediscovery in 2019 led to a campaign to uncover the area's hidden Black gravesites of the 20th century. We speak with Fred Hearns, Black History Curator at the Tampa Bay History Center, and president of the Zion Cemetery's preservation society about the site's past and future. 

On episode 71 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Fred Hearns and Ashley Morrow of the Tampa Bay History Center. Tune in as they discuss Tampa's black history, the history of Central Ave, the Scrub, and the consequences of urban renewal on the black community. Fred Hearns is the curator for black history at the history center and Ashley Morrow is the program manager for a partnership with the Tampa Housing Authority to provide educational experiences in the historic St. James Episcopal Church. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:14:06 - Seminole Wars 0:25:47 - Civil War 0:28:19 - Black Land Owners 0:37:18 - The Scrubs Black Militia  0:43:01 - The Harlem of the South 0:46:34 - St. James Episcopal Church 0:47:58 - St. Peter Claver Burnt Down 0:51:11 - The Consequences of Urban Renewal 1:14:41 - Tampa Riots  1:18:07 - Moses White 1:23:15 - Former Black Employers 1:26:05 - Outro

This week, we speak to WUSF reporters about their experience covering the pro-Palestinian protests on the USF campus, along with two local historians who talk about the history of protests in Tampa and at USF. College campuses around the country are witnessing a surge of protests against the war in Gaza. Some of the demonstrations have been marred by violence as pro-Palestinian demonstrators have clashed with counter-protesters and faced off against police. WUSF's Nancy Guan and Meghan Bowman join Florida Matters to discuss how demonstrations at the University of South Florida's Tampa campus unfolded over three tense days. And we revisit protests on campus and around the greater Tampa Bay region, from the Civil Rights era and Vietnam War, up until the present day with Andy Huse, curator of Florida studies at Special Collections at the University of South Florida Library, and Rodney Kite-Powell, director of the Touchton Map Library and Hillsborough County historian at the Tampa Bay History Center.

This week, we speak to WUSF reporters about their experience covering the pro-Palestinian protests on the USF campus, along with two local historians who talk about the history of protests in Tampa and at USF. College campuses around the country are witnessing a surge of protests against the war in Gaza. Some of the demonstrations have been marred by violence as pro-Palestinian demonstrators have clashed with counter-protesters and faced off against police. WUSF's Nancy Guan and Meghan Bowman join Florida Matters to discuss how demonstrations at the University of South Florida's Tampa campus unfolded over three tense days. And we revisit protests on campus and around the greater Tampa Bay region, from the Civil Rights era and Vietnam War, up until the present day with Andy Huse, curator of Florida studies at Special Collections at the University of South Florida Library, and Rodney Kite-Powell, director of the Touchton Map Library and Hillsborough County historian at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Rodney Kite-Powell is the official County Historian for Hillsborough County. He is the Director of the Touchton Map Library and Florida Center for Cartographic Education at the Tampa Bay History Center, where he joined the staff in 1995. Rodney Kite-Powell is an officer with the Philip Lee Philips Society of the Library of Congress, where he sits on the academic committee.

A new exhibition at the Tampa Bay History Center explores what our state was like a century ago, from music and fashion to politics and social movements—including the banning of alcohol. It's called Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s, and it's on view from Nov. 4 to July 14.Dalia spoke with the exhibition's curator, Brad Massey, Ph. D.Related episodes: History of Beer with Rodney Kite-Powell Two USF Professors Offer a Crash Course in American Food History Food Meets Feminism: UCF Professor Kimberly Voss on Newspaper Women's Pages

In 1905, Saloon Columbia in Tampa, FL officially became Columbia Restaurant, a place helmed by Casimiro Hernandez Sr. where cigar workers in Ybor City could rest and enjoy Spanish and Cuban food, or snag a sandwich to eat on the job. Through the years, the restaurant grew to envelop the entire city block, and today, the family-owned landmark is Florida's oldest restaurant and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world with 15 dining rooms and 1,700 seats. Andrea Gonzmart Williams is the great-great-granddaughter of Casimiro Hernandez Sr., and she began working at Columbia at the age of 10 by doing filing in the corporate office. She continued working in various positions through high school and then after graduating from the University of South Florida, joined the family business full-time as the fifth generation of the 1905 Family of Restaurants. She is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of not only the flagship Ybor City location but also the other Columbia Restaurant locations in Florida, the Columbia Cafes at Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa International Airport, and other restaurant concepts within the company. But the Columbia isn't just a family tradition for those who work there and grow up in the business; it's also a traditional place of celebration for countless Florida families throughout the last 117 years.

State of the gravesite of Ransom Clark and (left) his father, Benjamin Clark in 1977 before the exhumation.    The trope that dead men tell no tales is demonstrably false -- at least, when applied to a document archive. Letters, diaries, and hand-written notes tell many tales.  This summer, two graduate students from the University of Central Florida learned this first hand when they paid a visit to the Frank Laumer Center for Seminole Wars Studies, at the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida.  The Public History interns learned one big tale here -- and a series of smaller ones -- from a long-dead soldier from the Second Seminole War and his more recently deceased muse. The soldier was Private Ransom Clark, one of only three soldier survivors of the Dade Battle of December 28, 1835. His muse was Frank Laumer, a land developer with a sideline as Seminole Wars historian and a dedicated chronicler of Clark's life and military service.   In his dogged research to tell Clark's story, the late Frank Laumer followed the trail wherever it took him. That led him to a cemetery in upstate New York and permission from Clark's descendants to see if he could verify the wounds that Clark said he sustained in the battle. How did Frank Laumer go about this? Well, he is no longer with us but his copious correspondence tell his tale for what he was looking for and why. In this episode, Lisa LaPenna and Olivia Aldrich, the two UCF Public History grad students, join us to discuss the revelations they found in the Foundation's archives about the exhumation of Ransom Clark. They tell what they learned about the Seminole Wars via Clark's story, and how they went about examining this scholarly first-hand source.      Frank Laumer helped with the exhumation.          Forensic Pathologist Amir A. Djavaheri exhumed and examined Clark's remains.  Skull of Ransom Clark. (below) One of dozens of photographic slide images of the process.                The late Frank Laumer wrote a novel about Ransom Clark, Nobody's Hero (and an unpublished sequel, Somebody's Hero). He petitioned the Veterans Administration to install a new military-standard headstone for Ransom Clark's grave. He also purchased the legacy headstone from Clark's descendants and donated it for display at the Tampa Bay History Center to help tell the tale of a Seminole War Survivor. At his request, Laumer, who died on the same day as Clark, November 18, requested his ashes be scattered on Clark's grave. His request was granted one year to the day after his 2019 death.      Olivia Aldrich and Lisa Lapenna, two public historian grad students from University of Central Florida in Orlando set out to catalog the paper archives of the Seminole Wars Foundation collection, in Bushnell. The archives consist of the research files of the late Frank Laumer, who dedicated more than half of his life to raising awareness of the Seminole Wars. They briefed their UCF Public History assessment panel via Zoom call in this screen capture.        Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a combat veteran and of the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo, and at the Pentagon after 9/11. A military historian, he holds masters degrees in Public History, Communication, and Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the US Army War College with an advanced degree in strategic studies. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida.  Subscribe automatically to the Seminole Wars through your favorite podcast catcher, such as iHeart or Stitcher or Spotify, DoubleTwist, or Pandora or Google podcasts or iTunes, or ... Check it out so you always get the latest episode without delay where and when you want it. Like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube!      

Marines in the Second Seminole War served on land at and around Fort Foster in central Florida as well as in the Everglades where some dubbed them as swamp sailors.  Visitors on the Fourth of July, American independence day, call at the Tampa Bay History Center to learn more about our heritage. Built on the site of the old Fort Brooke military reservation, the center invites distinguished guests to present on a number of topics. Marine Living Historian Dave Ekardt is one of them. He has been a perennial at the center over the years, presenting talks and demonstrations about the Marines in the Second Seminole War. He also presents at various recreated forts and commemorative battle events.   Dave Ekardt in a summer and temperate U.S. Marine Corps uniform from 1830s.  He joins us today to share how in seven years of war, the Marines in Florida suffered nary a blemish to their reputation during their tour of duty. While an often futile assignment for the Army, Marines made the best of their presence and demonstrated without a doubt their great value to the nation's leaders when the nation needed them for pressing business. Dave shares stories and anecdotes about the Marines contributions to the Second Creek and Seminole Wars. The old man of the Marines, Commandant Archibald Henderson, proved a daring, brash, brave, and professional in running the Corps and in bringing them to Florida. Dave examines that deployment, as well as the Marines' uniforms and chow, and how his natural curiosity helped him to acquire invaluable records on Marines. These covered the Seminole War but they also provided slices of life about Marines who served later, such as in Nicaragua. Dave pulled information from a variety of resources to eventually pen a book on that Marine's service there. Dave Ekardt has published three non-fiction books relating to the the Marines in U.S. military history.  Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a combat veteran and of the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo, and at the Pentagon after 9/11. A military historian, he holds masters degrees in Public History, Communication, and Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the US Army War College with an advanced degree in strategic studies. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida.  Subscribe automatically to the Seminole Wars through your favorite podcast catcher, such as iHeart or Stitcher or Spotify, DoubleTwist, or Pandora or Google podcasts or iTunes, or ... Check it out so you always get the latest episode without delay where and when you want it. Like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

We take a walking tour of a Tampa Bay History Center exhibit highlighting the Cuba-Tampa connection. Called Cuban Pathways, it explores a relationship that started almost 500 years before South Florida's better known tie to the island.

We take a walking tour of a Tampa Bay History Center exhibit highlighting the Cuba-Tampa connection. Called Cuban Pathways, it explores a relationship that started almost 500 years before South Florida's better known tie to the island.

In this episode, we run down the list of acts at the Florida Strawberry Festival, we introduce you to a dance studio for your family, and tell you a little bit about the Tampa Bay History Center. Geno gets us started by going over the main acts performing this year at the Florida Strawberry Festival. He gets us excited for the lineup and all the fun you can experience in Plant City (:50). Next, Roxanne Wilder shares with us the dance studio she takes her daughters to each week. Dawson Dance Academy is a locally owned studio with classes for all ages and they even host a Mommy and Me class for you and your little one (3:40). Then, Micaela from the "Theme Parks and Rec Podcast" talks with us about the Tampa Bay History Center, located right in Downtown Tampa. She tells us how we can learn about our great city and grab a bite to eat at the Columbia Café (5:50). Join us as we take you on a journey across all of Tampa Bay. We will show you all that this city has to offer led by the biggest tastemakers in Tampa Bay. We are here to help you Experience Tampa Bay in 10 Minutes or Less! Join us as we take you on a journey across all of Tampa Bay. We will show you all that this city has to offer led by the biggest tastemakers in Tampa Bay. Hosted by Q105’s Roxanne Wilder from the MJ Morning Show and Geno Knight they will be joined each week by a new tastemaker who will fill you in on something you need to check out. From the biggest events and headliners to small community events to the hottest places to eat to the local hidden gems, we will make sure you know what is going on in our area in one easy-to-digest weekly podcast episode. We are more than just beaches and sunshine! A new episode drops every Thursday at 10a. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! We would also love to know what you think of the show. Please leave us a 5-star rating and a review.

News You Can Use and Share! The National Institute for Dementia Education recognizes the value of Photo Recognition Therapy for dementia patients. Our sponsor Vivid-Pix is an integral participant in this effort. Read the full press release at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/2022/02/national-institute-for-dementia.html. MyHeritage has added a new Table View for search results. The Association of Professional Genealogists announced their new elected leadership. The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) has announced its new director, Amberly Beck. MyHeritage has established the new Chris Darrington scholarship for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. Full details are available at https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=620. Findmypast has published 2.1 million records for Berkshire, England, the Jamaican Manumission Index, and new records for Norfolk, England. FamilySearch announces its plans for 2022. FamilySearch announced its 1950 US Census Community Project and has invited volunteers to participate. See details at https://www.familysearch.org/en/info/us-census/1950-census/. Drew shares his regular recap of highlights of new historical records at FamilySearch. DNA Segment Drew and DNA expert Diahan Southard discuss whether the GEDmatch website still has a role to play. More details from Diahan are here: https://www.yourdnaguide.com/upload-to-gedmatch Vivid-Pix Memory Segment Drew talks with Joshua Freitas, Chief Research Officer of the CERTUS Institute (https://www.certusseniorliving.com/certus-institute) and Rick Voight, CEO of Vivid-Pix (https://www.vivid-pix.com/). Listener Email A number of listeners shared the way that they listen to the podcast, including Pocket Casts (https://www.pocketcasts.com/); Podcast Addict (https://podcastaddict.com/); Overcast (https://overcast.fm/); and Plex TV (https://www.plex.tv/). Pat describes genealogical research through the decades. Timo responds to our listener who is seeking to translate 300 letters written in French. He has used Transkribus (https://readcoop.eu/transkribus/) and their French translation module at https://readcoop.eu/model/french-general-model/. [A download is necessary.] Vic has used Fiverr (https://www.fiverr.com/) to locate translators and has worked with a French translator. Kendra is working on several African American projects, including slave schedules, a church, and a cemetery. She asked how the research on the Zion Cemetery Project is organized. Drew and George provide lots of details, and they invite listeners to share their project information. Zion Cemetery Project Drew presented at a community meeting on 16 February 2022 at the Tampa Bay History Center. Dr. Antoinette Jackson, the Anthropology Chair at the University of South Florida and primary investigator for the project, led the meeting. She showcased the Black Cemetery Network (https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/) which was created to provide a coordinated place for Black cemetery research and preservation projects. The Guys urge our listeners to check the site, join, and to share details about projects in their areas. The first funeral in 100 years was held at Zion Cemetery on 17 February 2022. It was held to commemorate Anna Rebecca Wyche. Read the article from the Tampa Tribune at https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/history/2022/02/17/100-years-after-the-black-cemetery-was-erased-tampas-zion-hosts-a-funeral/. Genealogy Guys Learn The Genealogy Guys Learn subscription site continues to grow. New content is added every month. You can subscribe at https://genealogyguyslearn.com/. Please Support Our Sponsors You can support our sponsors who bring these podcasts to you for free by visiting their links as follows: Find a Grave at https://www.findagrave.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=genealogyguys MyHeritage at https://www.myheritage.com/ Newspapers.com at https://go.newspapers.com/radio.php?xid=4093&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=genealogyguys RootsMagic at https://rootsmagic.com/ Vivid-Pix RESTORE at https://www.vivid-pix.com/restore/ Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. Please also tell your friends and your society about our free podcasts, our free blog, and our Genealogy Guys Learn subscription education website. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

b161df39-3640-461d-afe3-965759c8e7c6https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-mattersBrad Massey, Craig FugateWe reflect on the 100th anniversary of the Tarpon Springs hurricane, the last major hurricane to directly hit the Tampa Bay region. Host Steve Newborn talks about the impact of that storm with Brad Massey, a historian at the Tampa Bay History Center. In addition to revisiting the history, Florida Matters looks ahead and asks: is Tampa Bay better prepared now for a major hurricane? Is storm preparedness being overlooked by government officials and residents?We reflect on the 100th anniversary of the Tarpon Springs hurricane, the last major hurricane to directly hit the Tampa Bay region. Host Steve Newborn talks about the impact of that storm with Brad Massey, a historian at the Tampa Bay History Center. In addition to revisiting the history, Florida Matters looks ahead and asks: is Tampa Bay better prepared now for a major hurricane? Is storm preparedness being overlooked by government officials and residents?We explore Tampa Bay's hurricane preparedness, 100 years after the Tarpon Springs Hurricane167full

The title pretty much says it all. Today we are going to talk about tropical storm Elsa and how the news totally blew it out of proportion, for the most part. We are going to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning winning back to back Stanley Cups. We are going to talk about Amalie Arena and my first ever trip to Tampa, and along with that we are going to discuss a whole slew of things near the arena.... The American Victory Museum Ship, Sparkman Wharf, the Tampa Bay History Center, and best places to park.

Concerts are finally back! In this episode we update you on Brad Paisley bringing his tour to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater, how you can take a walking tour of Tampa and a local place you can "snap" the best photos! Join us as we take you on a journey across all of Tampa Bay. We will show you all that this city has to offer lead by the biggest tastemakers in Tampa Bay. JR and Launa from the 99.5 QYK Morning Krewe kick off the podcast (:50) with information you never knew about Brad Paisley. Manny Leto joins the show (3:40) and tells us how we can take a unique tour of Tampa offered by the Tampa Bay History Center. Then, Meredith from WILD 94.1 and Q105's Roxanne (6:36) fills us in on where to go to take the best photos with a variety of backdrops and props all with the help of our phones. We are here to help you experience Tampa Bay in 10 minutes or less! Join us as we take you on a journey across all of Tampa Bay. We will show you all that this city has to offer lead by the biggest tastemakers in Tampa Bay. Hosted by Q105’s Roxanne Wilder from the MJ Morning Show and Geno Knight they will be joined each week by a new tastemaker who will fill you in on something you need to check out. From the biggest events and headliners to small community events to the hottest places to eat to the local hidden gems, we will make sure you know what is going on in our area in one easy-to-digest weekly podcast episode. We are more than just beaches and sunshine! A new episode drops every Thursday at 10a. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! We would also love to know what you think of the show. Please leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Find more great podcasts at bPodStudios…The Place To Be For Podcast Discovery.

Host, Rob Lorei, gets political insights from guests Ray Arsenault, John Hope Franklin Professor of Southern History Emeritus, USF-St. Petersburg; Fred Hearns, Black History Curator, Tampa Bay History Center; Mariella Smith, Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 5; Ed Sherwood, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Estuary Program.This week's topics: A recording about an alleged Russian hit squad roils a local congressional race The mystery surrounding lost graves of African AmericansEnvironmentalists try to protect two giant tracts of undeveloped landIs the red tide outbreak tied to the Piney Point phosphate spill?To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

[Editor's Note: This is the eighth in a series of podcasts promoting the Seminole Wars Foundation's self-paced virtual challenge, The Major Dade Memorial March to Fort King. We launched Dec. 22. Registration to join Laumer's Legion is still open. Visit www.seminolewars.us for details.]Dade Battle by Ken Hughes 1974 Miami History CenterOver several episodes, we have alluded to or briefly described the Dade Battle of late December 1835. The time has come to take a deep dive. The Dade Battle, also known as the Dade Massacre, arguably served as the opening shots to the Second Seminole War. Other shots were being fired throughout Florida in that December as well as in the months leading up to this engagement. But this was the Big Battle that seized everyone’s attention and that informed the U.S. Government that the Seminole would not go quietly into Oklahoma exile.With us today to set the scene and describe the Dade Battle is Ross Lamoreaux. Ross is a military re-enactor, a museum exhibitor at the Tampa Bay History Center, the newly elected president of the Dade Battlefield Society, and someone who has actually walked the path of Dade’s march from Tampa toward turmoil in present-day Bushnell.Post return Dec. 28, 1835, list of casualties from "Engagement on the Withlacoochee" Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a combat veteran and of the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo, and at the Pentagon after 9/11. A military historian, he holds masters degrees in Public History, Communication, and Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the US Army War College with an advanced degree in strategic studies. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida. Like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Get the latest episode without delay where and when you want it by subscribing through your favorite podcast provider, such as iHeart, Stitcher, Spotify, DoubleTwist, Pandora, Podbean, Google podcasts, iTunes or directly from the Seminole Wars Foundation website

Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott published a map of central Florida detailing the route of Dade's 1835 march along the Fort King Military Road from Fort Brooke, in Tampa to Fort King in Ocala. Thecolumn never arrived. [Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of podcasts over the coming weeks promoting the Seminole Wars Foundation's virtual challenge, The Major Dade Memorial March to Fort King that launches Dec. 22. Registration to join Laumer's Legion is now open. Visit www.seminolewars.us for details.]In this episode, we present an adaptation of William Goza’s Fort King Road 1963 booklet. Although Mr. Goza has passed away, along with Frank Laumer,  a participant from that 1963 march still lives today. Frank Laumer’s son, Christopher, now age 69, walked part of the route with the men when he himself was 12 years of age. It is our distinct pleasure to welcome Chris to our podcast to read the first-person portions of William Goza’s account of the first march to specifically mark that trail since Major Dade himself trod it with his doomed 108-man detachment of artillery and infantry soldiers in 1835.Background:In 1963, land developer Frank Laumer and Clearwater attorney William Goza, joined by a St Leo College student, Jim Beck, decided to take a little hike in the country, tracing the path of Major Dade’s ill-fated column from Tampa to present-day Bushnell, Florida.   Frank Laumer and Co. (above) arrive at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in December 1963 and accepts greetings from the Park Superintendent. In the 2010s, Frank Laumer (above right) gives a public address at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.The trek attracted many camp followers – and a few members of the news media. The men had successfully re-established a walking trail that mirrored that of Major Dade in 1835. They donated copies of their maps to the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park and to the Florida Historical Society. And William Goza dedicated himself to drafting an account of their motivations, planning, and many-day journey to the site of what was then still called “The Dade Massacre.” The product of that work became a short booklet, The Fort King Road 1963.William Goza, who died in 2008 at age 90, lived a long and prosperous life as an attorney and municipal judge, after serving honorably as a battery commander during World War II.  But his true passion traced a different route, that of Florida history and forensic science. Twice president of the Florida Historical Society, William Goza was a life-long student of the Seminole Wars and a board member of the Seminole Wars Foundation. He participated in many Dade Battle talks and participated in the acquisition of the US Army Lt. Henry Prince Seminole War diary at the University of Florida in Gainesville.Mr. Goza participated in the investigations of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of President (and one-time Florida War commanding general) Zachary Taylor, the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizzaro, and Joseph Merrick, the so-called “Elephant Man.” This work in forensics is believed to have influenced his good friend, Frank Laumer to seek answers about Dade Battle survivor, Ransom Clark, by having his remains exhumed and examined by a professional pathologist. This confirmed that all Private Clark had stated about his battle wounds was true. Frank Laumer was instrumental in getting a new VA headstone for battle survivor Ransom Clark. He acquired and donated the legacy headstone to the Tampa Bay History Center. (below)    The 1963 march attracted much news media attention. Chris Laumer, who narrates William Goza's first-person portions of the trek account, is pictured in a photo in the top news article. A Miami newspaper (below) organized a mock Seminole ambush, led by Chairman Howard Osceola, as Frank Laumer's party approached the famous Dade's Breakfast Pond, four miles shy of the Dade Battlefield. All survived and a friendly campfire cookout followed. Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a combat veteran and of the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo, and at the Pentagon after 9/11. A military historian, he holds masters degrees in Public History, Communication, and Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the US Army War College with an advanced degree in strategic studies. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida. Like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Get the latest episode without delay where and when you want it by subscribing through your favorite podcast provider, such as iHeart, Stitcher, Spotify, DoubleTwist, Pandora, Podbean, Google podcasts, iTunes or directly from the Seminole Wars Foundation website at www.seminolewars.us  

Wrestling Inc. Managing Editor Nick Hausman is back to host the latest episode of WrestlingInc.com's podcast, The Wrestling Inc. Daily! Today's episode includes: Christy Olson joining Nick to talk all the pro wrestling news from the last twenty-four hours. Including the reason why the Orange County Department of Health Strike Team investigating WWE venues, Wednesday Night War viewership, a spoiler on Fenix's status in the World Title Eliminator tournament, the Frank Sinatra Estate approving on "Le Dinner Debonair", Matt Hardy possibly welcoming Sammy Guevara to the Hardy Compound, Serpentico signing with AEW, MLW welcoming former WWE talent at their recent TV tapings, and moreScott Fishman's interview with Tampa Bay History Center's Dr. Brad MasseyThe latest installment of the Wrestling Inc. Daily mailbag looking at who you think will win the AEW World Title Eliminator tournament

Well timed for all those Wrestlemania visitors! Gordon Byrd speaks with Dr. Brad Massey of the Tampa Bay History Center, about "Sunshine State Showdown," which showcases the history of pro wrestling in Florida and the Tampa Bay area

We speak with historian Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center who explains that the first Thanksgiving feast took place here in Florida not in Plymouth Massachusetts.Dan Bavaro the owner of Bavaro's Pizza talks with Dalia Colon, our Zest producer and tells us how he and his family went from New Jersey to Florida and started his Neapolitan-style business of pizza.Emmanuel Roux a long time restaurateur, developed a once vacant lot into an urban oasis. The St. Petersburg Ecovillage is now a community garden with a mission to reconnect people with nature. Emmanuel talks with Dalia Colon about how he uses food to educate the public about nutrition.We also spoke with Ed Chiles, the owner of the Sandbar on Anna Maria Island, about local sustainable food sourcing.Owner Andrew Tambuzzo of the Tambuzzo Sausage Company in Tampa starts a new chapter in what has been a very old tradition in Ybor City. Andrew tells us about the butchery and the changes in business and neighborhood.Lastly, we talked with the creator of #SupperSunday. Isabel Laessig completes our discussion with how her virtual dinner parties help inspire family meals. 

We bring you a special Thanksgiving program featuring some of our favorite stories about food in the sunshine state. There is a lot to be thankful for here in the land of citrus, seafood, Spanish flavor with a splash of southern charm. We speak with historian Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center who explains that the first Thanksgiving feast took place here in Florida not in Plymouth Massachusetts. Dan Bavaro the owner of Bavaro's Pizza talks with Dalia Colon, our Zest producer and tells us how he and his family went from New Jersey to Florida and started his Neapolitan-style business of pizza. Emmanuel Roux a long time restaurateur, developed a once vacant lot into an urban oasis. The St. Petersburg Ecovillage is now a community garden with a mission to reconnect people with nature. Emmanuel talks with Dalia Colon about how he uses food to educate the public about nutrition. We also spoke with Ed Chiles, the owner of the Sandbar on Anna Maria Island, about local sustainable food sourcing. Owner Andrew Tambuzzo of the Tambuzzo Sausage Company in Tampa starts a new chapter in what has been a very old tradition in Ybor City. Andrew tells us about the butchery and the changes in business and neighborhood. Lastly, we talked with the creator of #SupperSunday. Isabel Laessig completes our discussion with how her virtual dinner parties help inspire family meals.

We bring you a special Thanksgiving program featuring some of our favorite stories about food in the sunshine state. There is a lot to be thankful for here in the land of citrus, seafood, Spanish flavor with a splash of southern charm. We speak with historian Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center who explains that the first Thanksgiving feast took place here in Florida not in Plymouth Massachusetts. Dan Bavaro the owner of Bavaro's Pizza talks with Dalia Colon, our Zest producer and tells us how he and his family went from New Jersey to Florida and started his Neapolitan-style business of pizza. Emmanuel Roux a long time restaurateur, developed a once vacant lot into an urban oasis. The St. Petersburg Ecovillage is now a community garden with a mission to reconnect people with nature. Emmanuel talks with Dalia Colon about how he uses food to educate the public about nutrition. We also spoke with Ed Chiles, the owner of the Sandbar on Anna Maria Island, about local sustainable food sourcing. Owner Andrew Tambuzzo of the Tambuzzo Sausage Company in Tampa starts a new chapter in what has been a very old tradition in Ybor City. Andrew tells us about the butchery and the changes in business and neighborhood. Lastly, we talked with the creator of #SupperSunday. Isabel Laessig completes our discussion with how her virtual dinner parties help inspire family meals.

Jamal Wilson is the force behind the first food hall in Tampa, The Hall on Franklin, and he tells producer Dalia Colon that he was determined to do it differently. Plus, The Hall on Franklin is in an historic building, and the Tampa Bay History Center's Rodney Kite Powell  talks to host Robin Sussingham about how those spaces with a backstory can affect the whole eating experience. Also on the podcast, writer Janet Reich Elsbach has written a guidebook to helping our friends, family and community through various challenges with the gift of food. Her book is Extra Helping: Recipes for Caring, Connecting & Building Community One Dish At A Time.

Jamal Wilson is the force behind the first food hall in Tampa, The Hall on Franklin, and he tells producer Dalia Colon that he was determined to do it differently. Plus, The Hall on Franklin is in an historic building, and the Tampa Bay History Center's Rodney Kite Powell  talks to host Robin Sussingham about how those spaces with a backstory can affect the whole eating experience. Also on the podcast, writer Janet Reich Elsbach has written a guidebook to helping our friends, family and community through various challenges with the gift of food. Her book is Extra Helping: Recipes for Caring, Connecting & Building Community One Dish At A Time.

The annual Gasparilla celebration is one of Tampa Bay's biggest social events, drawing in hundreds of thousands of people to live the pirate life. The tradition has also played an important role in Tampa's high society. Host Robin Sussingham sits down with historian Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center, and Don Barnes, Executive Officer of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

The annual Gasparilla celebration is one of Tampa Bay's biggest social events, drawing in hundreds of thousands of people to live the pirate life. The tradition has also played an important role in Tampa's high society. Host Robin Sussingham sits down with historian Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center, and Don Barnes, Executive Officer of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

The annual Gasparilla celebration is one of Tampa Bay's biggest social events, drawing in hundreds of thousands of people to live the pirate life. The tradition has also played an important role in Tampa's high society. Host Robin Sussingham sits down with historian Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center, and Don Barnes, Executive Officer of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

This Saturday was Museum Day, where many museums across the country open their doors for free.  So we checked out the Tampa Bay History Center in downtown Tampa, then on Sunday hit up another free event, the Tampa Bay Lightning Fan Fest.   This show includes: We visted the the Tampa Bay Lightning Fan Fest on Sunday. Two more long time Disney attractions are set to close. We checked and review the Tampa Bay History Center for Museum Day.   https://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/ Contact us! Website: www.SunshineStatePodcast.com Twitter: @FloridaPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com

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On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their trip to find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk. They get ready to discover everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to a war ship and water bikes. They learn about the history of Tampa Bay--a cornerstone of Florida's port-related industries, revisit with Kevin Wiatrowski of Visit Tampa Bay, and then get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including a Mystery Sound and segments for FML and Flori-DUH. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 7a: We are excited to be able to start incorporating the voting element for planning these trips soon. So, keep a lookout for details on that! Tour Guide:  Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit:  Visit Tampa Bay Guest: Kevin Wiatrowski, Public Relations at Visit Tampa Bay Link: Visit Tampa Bay Mystery Sound: Email your answer to Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com for a chance at some FFP swag! FML Segment: "Swamp Ass" from That's Inappropriate Flori-duh Link #1: Vero Man Tries to Rob Church Drop Box and Arm Gets Stuck Flori-duh Link #2: Woman Claims Dentist Gave Her a Foot Massage and Infection Flori-duh Link #3: Cocaine in Purse? Woman Blames it on a Windy Day, Police Say Special Thanks to: Kevin Wiatrowski, Public Relations at Visit Tampa Bay Special Thanks to: Le Meridien Tampa Additional Support Provided by: Le’Anns Cheesecakes 'N More For full show notes and links, including the Agenda for Episode 7b (out TOMORROW, 5/01), head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-7a-10-in-1-riverwalking-tampa-bay-preview/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 7b (out TOMORROW, 5/01): Jaime and Glenn find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk, discovering everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to podcasting friends and some cool cocktails. Here was what they got into: Saturday Schedule (04-14-2018): Time | Stop 8:30 a.m. - Start day recording at our hotel: Le Meridien Tampa - 601 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33602 10:00 a.m. - America Victory Ship 10:45 a.m. - The Florida Aquarium 12:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay History Center and lunch at the Columbia Cafe 1:00 p.m. - The Sail Pavallion 2:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay Water Bike Company 2:45 p.m. - eboats Tampa 4:00 p.m. - Henry B. Plant Museum 5:30 p.m. - Armature Works 6:20 p.m. - Pirate Water Taxi Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Welcome to Tampa Bay Beer Week 2019! In Episode 5 of the Florida Beer Podcast, we talk to Christian Bruey from WFTV Channel 9 in Orlando, the host of the exclusive web series Bruey On Tap. We then talk to Zac Barson, one of the guys in charge of the Southwest Florida Ale Trail, a passport book that just released volume 3 last week. We finish up talking to Rodney KIte-Powell, a Director at the Tampa Bay History Center, about their brand new exhibit History by the Pint. This new exhibit chronicles the history of beer and brewing in Tampa Bay. Make sure to listen to this week's episode, as we will be giving away to Southwest Florida Ale Trail passports to two lucky listeners! This podcast is sponsored by Anchor Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/florida-beer-blog/message