FORUM: Beyond the Pages

<p>Colonial historian Susan Parker discusses her article, Broad Stripes and Bright Stars—a recounting of the slow but eventual transition of power that ended 250 years of Spanish rule in Florida and signaled the...

<p>Historian Steven Noll discusses his article, A Dream More than 30 Years in the Making—a celebration of the long-awaited reconstruction of Fort Mose in St. Augustine. The first free Black settlement in the United...

<p>Archeologist Dr. Judith Bense discusses her article, Before Jamestown, Before Plymouth—a vivid look into the 250 years of Spanish Florida.</p><p>Dr. Judith Bense is a historical archaeologist specializing in Spanish...

<p>Historian Robert Cassanello discusses his article, Constituting Florida—an exploration of the many founding documents and events that helped shape the Sunshine State.</p><p>Robert Cassanello is an associate professor...

<p>Children's author Sita Singh discusses her award-winning book, Mango Memories—a beautifully illustrated story about a young girl participating in a family tradition of harvesting mangoes.</p><p>Earlier this year...

<p>Author Aracelis Gonzalez Asendorf discusses her award-winning book, Dressing the Saints—<b> </b>a series of short stories that vividly explore the everyday lives of Cuban Americans. </p><p>Earlier this year, Florida...

<p>Journalist Isaac Eger discusses his story, Consider the Cow—a brief history of the placid beasts' importance in Florida's economy and ecology. </p><p>Isaac Eger is a freelance journalist and author of the new book...

<p>Author Anthony Dixon discusses his story, The Saltwater Railroad—the network of routes that helped thousands of escaped slaves find freedom in Florida and the Bahamas.</p><p>Anthony E. Dixon is the author of "Up From...

<p>Historian Jim C. Clark discusses his story, Close Encounters of the Presidential Kind—a look at how U.S. Presidents have visited, inspired, battled and shaped the Sunshine State.</p><p>Jim C. Clark is a senior...

<p>Journalist and author Anne Hull discusses her story, Miami Vice—the story of how Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Edna Buchanan became Miami's quintessential chronicler of crime in the '80s.</p><p>Anne Hull is a...

<p>Author Ryan White discusses his story, the Song that Changed the World—a look at how Jimmy Buffett's hit 1977 song "Margaritaville" reshaped the Florida folk singer's career. </p><p>Ryan White is a feature journalist...

<p>Writer Medeia Sharif discusses her story, Miami Nights<b> </b>— a short essay on Sharif's nightly excursions around her South Florida neighborhood.<br/><br/>Medeia Sharif is the author of picture books Frizzy Haired...

<p>Writer Brad Edmondson discusses his story, Betting on the Farm—an essay on Edmondson's memories growing up on a family farm in Nokomis, Florida. <br/><br/>Brad Edmonson is a writer who currently resides in Ithaca...

<p>Writer Charlie Hailey discusses his story, On Marjorie's Porch—a short personal essay about a winter morning outside the home of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.<br/><br/>Charlie Hailey...

<p>Author Jason Vuic discusses his story, Nowhereland—a look back at how developers created faceless communities during the lot-sale booms of post-World War II Florida. <br/><br/>Jason Vuic is the author of four books...