These are fun. Part of the propaganda that led Florida to be the fourth most populous state in the US - and why we remain wedded to a tourist based economy, but not as much as before. If you are short on time, make sure to watch the second one: "Roads to Romance." It was sponsored by Chevrolet and features Coral Gables.
Enjoy!
Contact Wes on Twitter: @wesblackman / email: wesblackman@gmail
Call/text: 561-308-0364.
Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Consulting.
Moving forward with your project. Click image above.
Make the Call Y’all, “¡Haga la Llamada!”, & “An Nou Tout Rele!”
Be a volunteer for PBSO. Click on image: Media unit, bike patrol & so much more.
Crime Stoppers works. Call 800-458-8477.
Click on image above. Stay anonymous. Collect reward.
Post reporter McKenna Ross broke the Zombie news. Click on T-shirt:
Were you here in L-Dub? No worries. Just say you were!
Actress Kathleen Turner in 1981 film noir “Body Heat”. Click on image:
Classic movie thriller set in City of Lake Worth launched Turner’s long career as actor.
St. Andrew’s Church af- ter 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane. Click photo:
St. Andrew’s is still “Serving God and His People” since 1914 in City of Lake Worth.
“Presented on this 23rd day of May, 2018”
“Cottages of Lake Worth” received an award. Click on image for all categories and awards presented last week.
A cold beer with lunch in “Miranda Beach”, starring William Hurt and Ted Danson, 1981.
Click movie scene: Classic movie “Body Heat” filmed in City of Lake Worth BEACH.
Dr. W. H. Cotton’s ode: “Oh, My Lake Worth, Florida!” [circa 1920].
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“The light and pow’r are on the way”: Click on image of pioneers assembled, 1919.
“Herb Score is the toughest pitcher I’ve faced. I just can’t hit him.” —Mickey Mantle.
Click image: Legendary lefty of Lake Worth High School.
A conversation with Mr. Buddy Tuppen. Click on “Tuppen’s” below:
C-51 Canal, S-155 Spillway, Lake Worth history & the Blueway Trail in perspective.
Besides I-95, another big reason for economic decline of Dixie Hwy?
Can you see former marina in Lake Worth on the C-51 Canal? Click historic photo.
Hurricane Frances hit us in 2004. Two weeks later, Jeanne pummeled us again: 1-2 punch.
Click image for more history about Pier. Remember origi- nal “Benny’s” at our Beach?
Carleton Varney, Shiny Sheet review: “I just cannot say enough good things about this book.”
Click on “The Cottages” for the latest on 2nd printing.
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After fence line patrol.
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