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 Photographs: http://tampahistorical.org/items/show/92

“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 alike. 

Reader Rewind features the oral histories of Florida Time readers. They call in, they share their story, we edit it into a show and voila!

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A Florida Time reader shares a funny story about her family and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.&nbsp;
Dig a little deeper, learn a little more with these resources:
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<li>More about the Gasparilla Pirate Fest: <a href="https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gasparilla-pirate-fest.html">https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gasparilla-pirate-fest.html</a></li>
<li>Gasparilla&rsquo;s Historic Photographs: <a href="http://tampahistorical.org/items/show/92">http://tampahistorical.org/items/show/92</a></li>
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&ldquo;Reader Rewind&rdquo; 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&rsquo;t just belong to historian and <a href="https://www.palmbeachpost.com/florida-history">Florida Time columnist Eliot Kleinberg</a>. It belongs to everyone: natives, transplants and vacationers alike. Reader Rewind features the oral histories of Florida Time readers. They call in, they share their story, we edit it into a show and voila!
Take a listen and consider sharing yours today: (850) 270-8418. And if you love this taste of Florida history, get a whole plate full every Friday by signing up for the Florida Time newsletter. This weekly email is a forum for subscribers to learn something new and to educate others about the amazing history of Florida. Our home.&nbsp;
Signing up is easy: Just text FLORIDATIME to 345345.

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 also learned how Tallahassee became the state capitol and even how more than 600 black Floridians were buried in an unmarked grave. Explore the Florida Time newsletter archive. What are you waiting for? Signing up is easy: Just text FLORIDATIME to 345345.

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&rsquo;ve also learned how Tallahassee became the state capitol and even how more than 600 black Floridians were buried in an unmarked grave. Explore the Florida Time newsletter archive. What are you waiting for? Signing up is easy: Just text FLORIDATIME to 345345.

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