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In Saving Florida, Leslie Kemp Poole casts new light on the women at the forefront of Florida's environmental movement. From creating parks to protesting air pollution, fighting dredge-and-fill operations, and exposing the health dangers of pesticides, these women caused unprecedented changes in how the Sunshine State values its many and marvelous natural resources.At the beginning of the twentieth century women didn't have the vote, but by the end of the century they were founding issue-specific groups, like Friends of the Everglades, and running state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They set the foundation for the next century's environmental agenda, which came to include the idea of sustainable development, which meshes ecology and economy to enhance energy efficiency and the function of natural systems.This is an indispensable history that not only underscores the importance of women in the environmental movement but also shows how as a collective force they forever altered how others saw women's roles in society.

"e;Well-crafted and in-depth, They Dared to Dream has moved women, their experiences, and their contributions to the forefront of Florida's history and heritage. This is a long-overdue and much-needed turning point in understanding our state's past and present."e;--Canter Brown Jr., coeditor of The Varieties of Women's Experiences"e;Represents a leap forward in the study of Florida history. Weatherford has done an outstanding job of researching and writing about Florida women, from paupers to queens, elevating their status to a level of equality within the overall story of Florida."e;--Rodney Kite-Powell, Saunders Foundation Curator of History at the Tampa Bay History Center and editor of Tampa Bay History "e;Exhaustively researched, well written, and engaging, They Dared to Dream breaks new ground in the study of Florida. Doris Weatherford's ambitious history of women in Florida will be widely read and discussed. From Princess Ulele to Alex Sink, from the role of criollas in Colonial St. Augustine to the struggles of women in the twenty-first century, Weatherford chronicles their lives in the Sunshine State."e;--Gary Mormino, author of Land of Sunshine, State of DreamsIn this extensive portrayal of Florida's guiding matriarchs, Doris Weatherford highlights the myriad contributions women have made throughout Florida's history. From the select few who traveled with Ponce de Leon to the state's first female mayor Marion H. O'Brien, Weatherford sheds light on the roles these pioneering women played in the shaping of the Sunshine State.They Dared to Dream reveals the lifestyles and achievements of women throughout landmark moments in history, including Native civilizations before the arrival of European colonists; early Spanish, British, and French exploration, the Civil War era, Reconstruction, the early twentieth century, and the population explosions post-World War II. Featuring often-celebrated personalities--including Mary Martha Reid, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton--alongside the lesser-known lives of Princess Murat, lighthouse keeper Barbara Mabrity, Florida Memorial College founder Sarah Ann Blocker, and others--this pivotal examination of Florida's female agents of change draws attention to women's instrumental roles in the historical events that defined the Sunshine State.From prehistoric times to the space age, the female half of the population has made giant, but too often unacknowledged, contributions to Florida history. Countless women have overcome great obstacles and yet are often left out of historical accounts. They Dared to Dream aims to fill in some of these gaps by celebrating the many successes women have made. Because without women, there is no history--nor any future.Doris Weatherford is the author of A History of the American Suffragist Movement and other reference guides on American women's history. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation, Inc., is dedicated to empowering women and girls in our state by supporting educational, entrepreneurial and self sufficiency programs and initiatives through grants, mentoring, and other opportunities. The FCSW Foundation supports the work and programs of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, including the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation, Inc. dedicates this book to:the women of the past who struggled to achieve gender equality and showed the path, the women of the present who continue with the same goal, and the women of the future who will carry the baton and make us proud.--Dr. Mona JainAcknowledgments, by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation, IncThe Florida women's history book project could not have been completed without the cooperation and support of many people. To thank all of them who made it possible would be nearly impossible. We would, however, like to express our sincere appreciation to those who have helped take this endeavor "e;from dream to reality."e;First and foremost, we are indebted forever to our nine founding members as well as to the generous donors to the History Book Project. Next, our thanks go to the charter members: Nancy Acevedo, Claudia Kirk Barto, Susanne Hebert, Laura McLeod, Dr. Jeanne O'Kon, Laurie Pizzo, Blanca Bichara, Dr. Mona Jain, Carrie Lee, and Kathleen Passidomo, Esq., who freely gave their time and talents. Our heartfelt thanks to Kelly Sciba and Michele Manning, who spent many, many hours of their own time to see that the project was moving forward smoothly. Special mention is also made here for the assistance given by Kimberly Mehr and Veronica Vasquez.We gratefully acknowledge Doris Weatherford for writing this comprehensive Florida women's history book. We are also grateful to the University Press of Florida for publishing the book as well as for valuable editorial help and comments.Our special thanks to each and every one who played a part in discovering the stories behind the women that makes them unique and trailblazers. These notable women have created history. We are also thankful to many women and men for their well wishes and encouragement in order to fill a void in the history of the Sunshine State. Together we empower each other.Last but not least the foundation members offer our deepest sense of appreciation to our families for believing in us as well as for their unwavering moral support.To all others we have omitted inadvertently, please accept our sincere apologies and thanks. According to the old saying, "e;To err is human and to forgive is divine."e;Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation, Inc. Founding Members, "e;Visionaries"e;Blanca C. Bichara, MiamiCheryl Holley, TampaDr. Anila Jain, Bradenton-SarasotaDr. Mona Jain, Bradenton-SarasotaCarrie E. Lee, GainesvilleMarie Flore Lindor-Latortue, MiamiJanet Mabry, Gulf BreezeRepresentative Kathleen Passidomo, Esq., NaplesDebbie Sembler, Pinellas ParkDonors, from "e;Vision"e; to "e;Reality"e;This Florida Women's History Book Project has been made possible due to the generosity of the following:Hawa Allarakhia, BradentonBlanca C. and Ricardo Bichara, MiamiEugenia Price Joyce Blackburn FoundationBrighthouse Networks of Manatee County for Rose Carlson, BradentonLeah Brown, BradentonBetty Chambliss, BradentonLaDonna Cloud, SarasotaCommunity Foundation of Tampa Bay for Alex Sink, CFORepresentative Faye Culp, TampaLynn and Dr. Arthur Guilford, SarasotaGini Hyman, SarasotaDr. Mona and Kailash Jain, Bradenton-SarasotaKappa Delta Foundation, Inc. for Dr. Anila Jain, Chair, Bradenton-SarasotaCarrie E. and Dennis Lee, GainesvilleManatee and Sarasota Commissions on the Status of WomenMiami-Dade Commission for WomenDorothy Middleton, BradentonJoAnn Morgan, MelbourneRepresentative Kathleen Passidomo, Esq., NaplesMary Runnells, BradentonLinda Simmons, TampaSt. Petersburg Times Fund (Lynda Keever) Mariamma and Dr. George Thomas, BradentonUniversity of South Florida for Dr. Judy Genshaft, PresidentAmy VanDell, BradentonAnne Voss, TampaRenee Warmak, TampaSenator Marlene Woodson-Howard, Bradenton

In the midst of the Great Depression, a furious storm struck the Florida Keys with devastating force. With winds estimated at over 225 miles per hour, it was the first recorded Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in the United States.Striking at a time before storms were named, the catastrophic tropical cyclone became known as the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, and its aftermath was felt all the way to Washington, D.C. In the hardest hit area of the Florida Keys, three out of every five residents were killed, while hundreds of World War I veterans sent there by the federal government perished.By sifting through overlooked official records and interviewing survivors and the relatives of victims, Thomas Knowles pieces together this dramatic story, moment by horrifying moment. He explains what daily life was like on the Keys, why the veteran work force was there (and relatively unprotected), the state of weather forecasting at the time, the activities of the media covering the disaster, and the actions of government agencies in the face of severe criticism over their response to the disaster.The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 remains one of the most intense to strike America's shores. Category 5 is a sobering reminder that even with modern meteorological tools and emergency management systems, a similar storm could cause even more death and destruction today.

In this authoritative and friendly guide, Roger Hammer shares more than thirty years experience tempting butterflies and hummingbirds into tropical Florida's gardens. From ground cover to large trees, from soil requirements to effective seeding and frost protection strategies, Hammer catalogues 200 of the best plants for luring these creatures into even the smallest of gardens.