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#WisdomWednesday the library has a new tutorial for our catalog’s My CloudSource+ article search feature. Watch it on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/uAwYD8Byvf4?si=Yfye…
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October is the beginning of citrus season in Florida, as oranges, mandarins, and tangerines all ripen between October and June.
Citrus, particularly the orange, is emblematic of Florida, serving as the state’s fruit, flower, and beverage, @OJfromFlorida.
To learn more about the Sunshine State’s history with citrus, explore the @MuseumFLHistory’s ‘Florida Citrus Crate Label Collection', museumoffloridahistory.com/e….
On #TourismTuesday let’s go to the ‘diving capital of the world’, Key Largo. The most northern of the Florida Keys, this city is home to the third largest coral reef in the world, and only coral reef in the US, the Florida reef. Key Largo's also popular for sport fishing.
It’s #MapMonday let’s view this map of Key West from 1935, titled ‘Key West, Florida fisherman's paradise: Key West Chamber of Commerce map’. @FLMemory
#DYK it’s #DictionaryDay? It celebrates the birth of American writer and lexicographer Noah Webster and his groundbreaking work in compiling and expanding the first American dictionary. Learn more about Webster with these four books from our collection.
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On October 15, 1964, “Bullet Bob” Hayes, a Jacksonville native, won a Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 100-yard dash, setting a world record in the process.
Following his Olympic victory, Hayes was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as a wide receiver, where his immense speed was responsible for creating zone-defense and ‘bump and run’ tactics to contain him. Hayes was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. I
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#DYK that Lake Eola is a sinkhole? The hole is approximately 80 feet and 4 inches deep. It’s located 100 feet east of the park’s famous fountain. Here are some pictures of Lake Eola from our collection.
#DYK about the legend of Spook Hill? A famous gravity hill in Lake Wales, there are two legends associated with the area. One talks of the ghosts of retired pirates who push cars uphill as a prank. In the other, the spirits of a chief and a giant alligator are the cause.
It's #TourismTuesday, #OTD in 1947 Weeki Wachee Springs opened. Located in Hernando County, the springs became famous for its mermaid performances. It’s also the deepest freshwater cave system in the U.S. View these pictures of the park from our collection @FLMemory @FLStateParks
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🚨 10/7: Tropical Storm #Isaias may bring significant impacts to portions of the Florida Panhandle & Big Bend.
Multiple watches are in effect:
⚠️ Tropical Storm Watches: Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson & Coastal Wakulla
⚠️ Hurricane Watches: Bay, Coastal Escambia, Coastal Okaloosa, Coastal Santa Rosa, Gulf & Walton
⚠️ Storm Surge Watches: Bay, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla & Walton
Residents in areas expecting impacts should prepare now & continue monitoring the latest forecast.
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Stay informed and weather-aware at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
❓ You’ve heard the terms, but do you know what they mean?
Brush up on tropical weather terms & alerts so you can:
ℹ️ Understand important information
📝 Know what actions to take
⌚ Know when it’s time to act
Stay informed & weather-aware at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
#WednesdayWisdom October is World Animal Month and today’s World Animal Day. Learn more about our state’s wildlife with these #BooksAbout Florida’s wildlife.
On #TourismTuesday, we’re venturing out to the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Wakulla County. Learn more about this refuge with this ephemeral guide in our Internet Archive collection: bit.ly/4e5odRcand enjoy these photos from our collection. @FLMemory @USFWS
It’s #MapMonday and it’s also #WorldHabitatDay. View these four maps that showcase gardens, wetlands, wildlife areas and swamps. These maps are from the years 1945, 1982, 1965, and the 1800s. @FLMemory
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In 1885, the only United States Life Saving Station on the Florida East Coast was built in Jupiter, Florida, to rescue shipwrecked mariners and passengers.
Staffed from September to April, uniformed Surfmen stood watch in the tower and patrolled the beach. At the beginning of World War I, the Life Saving Service merged with the Revenue Cutter Service creating the United States Coast Guard, @USCG.
For more information about the Jupiter Life Saving Station, visit this Division of Historical Resources webpage here: Florida Historical Marker Details - Markers markers.flheritage.com/home/…
October is Bat Appreciation Month. #DYK that there are 13 bat species in our state? Learn more about bats and how to live with them with this state publication “A guide to living with bats” bit.ly/4xTQUIc and these materials from our collection.
Happy Model T Day! Learn more about the mass‑produced automobile that helped revolutionize transportation with these materials from our collection. @FLMemory
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Foundation of Florida: The Early Years of Freshwater Fish Research
Since Florida’s freshwater fisheries research began in 1946, fisheries biologists have conducted field studies to collect data that fuels decision-making to protect and conserve freshwater ecosystems across the state.
Today, the FWC Research Institute champions freshwater fisheries research efforts, running in-depth projects ranging from species assessments to long-term monitoring of freshwater communities.
Follow @MyFWC and @FWCResearch to learn more about the FWRI’s impact.
