Transcript Harry T. Moore: A champion for justice. Meet Harry Tyson Moore, Florida's forgotten hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Harry was born in 1905 near Live Oak, Florida. He graduated from Bethune Cookman, where he met his wife Harriet....
Harry T. Moore: Champion of Justice
Florida’s Lottery started as the Cuban game of Bolita
The modern-day lottery in Florida has a surprising origin story. Its roots lie not in the halls of government but in the bustling streets of Havana, Cuba. Around 1890, a game called Bolita, meaning "little ball," crossed the Florida Straits...
Pioneer Villages to Visit in Florida
Greater Orlando Fort Christmas Historical Park 1300 N Fort Christmas Rd, Christmas, FL 32709 This county park is awe-inspiring for history lovers. It has a replica of the Seminole War fort and an entire recreated village. The county has been...
Kappy’s Subs in Maitland is a Step Back in Time
During the Great Depression, restaurant owners began to use retired train cars as micro-cafes. These cars were only big enough for a grill top and two staff members. A long bar with stools was the only seating. This became the...
Origins of the Sonny’s and Fat Boys BBQ chains
Who says there is no such thing as Florida barbeque? Sonny's BBQ is the largest chain in the industry, and it all started in Central Florida. Where exactly? I reckon some would say Gainesville, but that depends on how far...
Fat Boys BBQ Recipes
To follow up on the origin story of Fat Boy's Bar-B-Q, here are some of the recipes shared from this throwback restaurant favorite. These recipes were passed down to Fat Boy's founder, Andy Keller, from Florida barbeque legend Joe Culpepper....