Preservation Roundtable - May 2012

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The Preservation Roundtable will meet on Wednesday May 2nd at 9:00 AM. For THIS MONTH ONLY we will be meeting at the Life Center of the Metro 510 project (the historic St. Paul AME Church) at 502 E. Harrison Street. All Tampa area residents interested in the preservation of the Tampa Bay area’s built resources are welcome to attend. For more information contact TPI. Share . . . → Read More: Preservation Roundtable – May 2012

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Florida Archeaology Month Events

March is Florida Archaeology Month and there are plenty of events to celebrate and learn not too far away in Citrus County. March 9th Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) at the Crystal River Archaeological State Park on Friday, March 9th, 2012 from 4:00 and 6:00 PM for atlatl demonstrations (an early prehistoric weapon). Afterwards, the Friends of Crystal River State Parks will host a Moon over Mounds . . . → Read More: Florida Archeaology Month Events

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Request to Demolish the Belleview Biltmore Hotel Submitted

Belleview Biltmore Hotel

Residents of the Town of Belleair are seeking help against the request to demolish the grand wood-framed 4-1/2 story hotel built for Henry Plant in 1896. Current owners want to demolish the hotel and guest cottages and build condominiums on the site. You can support area residents in their efforts to preserve this unique part of Florida’s history by attending the Tuesday January 17, 2011 Belleair Town Meeting at  . . . → Read More: Request to Demolish the Belleview Biltmore Hotel Submitted

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Promote Florida Heritage Tourism

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

This year the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is partnering with VISIT FLORIDA, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Florida Attractions Association, Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the Florida Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Florida Association of Museums for Florida Tourism Day. As you may know, the purpose of Florida Tourism Day is to educate the legislature, media and Floridians about the importance of Florida’s . . . → Read More: Promote Florida Heritage Tourism

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Brooksville Harvest Tour of Homes

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Your tour will begin with a sumptuous lunch/dinner at Enchilada’s Mexican Restaurant.  You will tour three beautiful historic Brooksville homes where you will enjoy live music, art, impressive exhibits, as well as a wine tasting to promote Chinsegut Hill.  Included in the ticket purchase is a full one year membership to Hernando Historic Preservation Society.  Tickets are $25.00. What:   Harvest of Homes Historic Homes Tour When:  November 11th & . . . → Read More: Brooksville Harvest Tour of Homes

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Save Florida's Shipwrecks

Florida Shipwreck

The Florida Division of Historical Resources has submitted a project idea in the Pepsi Refresh: Do Good for the Gulf contest for $250,000 to help protect Florida shipwrecks. The Save Our Shipwrecks project will save threatened shipwrecks, enhance environmental restoration, stimulate economic development and inspire and empower conservation through interactive learning opportunities. Florida boasts distinctive and historically significant shipwrecks. 23 sites have been located off the coast of Pensacola . . . → Read More: Save Florida’s Shipwrecks

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