Florida Talks Speaker Series - Dr. Cori Convertito

325 South Scenic Highway,Lake Wales FL 33853

02 September, 2021

Description

Florida Keys or Bust! A History of Tourism by Dr. Cori Convertito Come and hear about the beginning of Key West's tourism boom! Discover the islands' history, and why the Keys remain a tropical paradise destination. Dr. Cori Convertito explores the reasons behind who came first, how did they get there, where did they stay, what did they do? People have been visiting Key West for health, sports, social, and relaxation purposes for decades, including American Nobel Prize author Ernest Hemingway, who made his Key West lifestyle famous throughout the 1930s. Hemingway immersed himself in Florida Keys game fishing, took many trips with famous guests, and wrote about his adventures and experiences in wildlife conservation. Free to public. Please RSVP.