Florida Curiosities, 2nd; Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff
by David Grimes and Tom BecnelEdition: 2nd
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2006-12-01
Publisher(s): Globe Pequot
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Summary
In this thoroughly updated and revised edition of Florida Curiosities, popular humour columnist David Grimes and co- author Tom Becnel reveal many fascinating NEW elements of Florida's curious underside. In this laugh-out-loud guide, you'll discover swamp cabbage festivals and conch shell blowing contests, not to mention walking catfish, "The Booger," and Snooty the bachelor manatee.
Author Biography
Bradenton resident David Grimes's weekly humor columns have appeared in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since 1985. He is the author of Tourists, Retirees, and Other Reasons to Stay in Bed. Awards he has won include the Tin Kazoo from the Venice Community Center and a rubber chicken from Sarasota magazine.
Tom Becnel is a feature writer for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He lives in Port Charlotte.
Tom Becnel is a feature writer for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He lives in Port Charlotte.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. vii |
| The Panhandle | p. 1 |
| North Florida | p. 27 |
| Central Florida | p. 75 |
| South Florida | p. 157 |
| The Florida Keys | p. 197 |
| Index | p. 225 |
| About the Authors | p. 230 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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