Everybody's heard of Walt Disney World, Weeki Wachee, and the Miami Dolphins, but what about the Tito Gaona Trapeze Academy, Frosty the roller-skating cockatoo, and Big Daddy Don Garlitt's drag racing museum? In Florida Curiosities, popular humor columnist David Grimes and coauthor Tom Becnel reveal what even lifelong Floridians may not know--or want to know!--about their state. From swamp cabbage festivals and conch shell blowing contests to walking catfish, "The Booger," and Snooty the bachelor manatee, residents and visitors alike will discover the many fascinating elements of Florida's curious underside with this laugh-out-loud guide.
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Everybody's heard of Walt Disney World, Weeki Wachee, and the Miami Dolphins, but what about the Tito Gaona Trapeze Academy, Frosty the roller-skating cockatoo, and Big Daddy Don Garlitt's drag racing museum? Discover what even lifelong Floridians may not know-or want to know!-about their state. From swamp cabbage festivals and conch shell blowing contests to walking catfish, "The Booger," and Snooty the bachelor manatee, residents and visitors alike will find the many fascinating elements of Florida's curious underside with this laugh-out-loud guide.
About the Author
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.
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This review is from: Florida Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Paperback)
I just reviewed this book for a newspaper, because, even though it was published a few years ago, I discovered it recently and really enjoyed it. It is well put together and it has a lot of fun information for anybody who has made Florida their home and wish to discover it or show visiting friends around. It is short, to the point and funny at times. I loved it. Well done.
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