Florida Time
Florida Time
Florida Time is a Florida history audio program featuring historian and columnist Eliot Kleinberg. It is an extension of the Florida Time brand, which currently includes a weekly newsletter and a call-in line called "Reader Rewind." Each week, Eliot shares little-known Florida history facts and deep reads. So far, readers and listeners have learned how each Florida county got its name. They’ve als…Social links:
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Reader Rewind - Slow progress in the South
A Florida Time reader shares a story about what she learned during a school project in Palm Beach County during the 70s. “Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and even the country. The goal is simple: Florida doesn’t just b…
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Reader Rewind - A memory that still terrifies me
A Florida Time reader shares a story about helping Black women who were pregnant at a time when they were not allowed in certain hospitals. We thank her for her kindness and courage. “Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and…
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Reader Rewind - The summer of '64
A Florida Time reader remembers being run out of town by a Ku Klux Klan group. “Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and even the country. The goal is simple: Florida doesn’t just belong to historian and Florida Time columni…
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Reader Rewind - Getting past the doorman at Porky's
“Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and even the country. The goal is simple: Florida doesn’t just belong to historian and Florida Time columnist Eliot Kleinberg. It belongs to everyone: natives, transplants and vacationers…
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Reader Rewind - U-Boat Sightings and midwife memories
A Florida Time reader Maureen shares her mother's memory of a U-Boat sighting and tells more stories related to Eliot's column. “Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and even the country. The goal is simple: Florida doesn’t …
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Reader Rewind - The Barker Gang escaped?
A Florida Time reader tells us what she has heard about Ma Barker and her sons. “Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and even the country. The goal is simple: Florida doesn’t just belong to historian and Florida Time colum…
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Reader Rewind - Ahoy, Matey! Gasparilla Parade Days
A Florida Time reader shares a funny story about her family and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Dig a little deeper, learn a little more with these resources: More about the Gasparilla Pirate Fest: https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gasparilla-pirate-fest.html Gasparilla’s Historic Photogra…
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Reader Rewind - A trip down memory lane, shopping in downtown St. Pete
A Florida Time reader praises the good ol' downtown St. Pete back in his day. “Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and even the country. The goal is simple: Florida doesn’t just belong to historian and Florida Time columni…
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Reader Rewind - Florida's hometown bank
A Florida Time reader tells us about Barnett Bank, one of Florida's lost businesses. “Reader Rewind” is a digital radio show featuring the personal histories of Floridians from around the state -- and even the country. The goal is simple: Florida doesn’t just belong to historian and Florida Time …
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Reader Rewind - Jackson Byrons Drugs
A Florida Time reader shares an ironic memory about JByrons Drugs mentioned in Eliot Kleinberg's "Florida's Lost Businesses" column. He also shares memories of other lost businesses in the state. Florida's Lost Businesses: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/zz/business/20200206/florida-time-from-burdin…
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