Beyond the Sunshine: A Timeline of Florida's Past

by Rick Baker

Overview

From the time the first humans reached the Florida peninsula more than 12,000 years ago through today's complex and diverse state, this timeline narrative sets Florida's fascinating history against the backdrop of world events. Learn how early native peoples, European exploration, wars, and transformative economic, social, cultural, and technological changes have shaped and continue to shape the "Sunshine State."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683340140
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/01/2018
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	200
Sales rank:	1,098,914
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Rick Baker is a businessman and lawyer who from 2001 to 2010 served as mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida's fourth largest city. He led an unprecedented renaissance in the city and was named America's 2008 mayor/public official of the year by Governing Magazine. He is currently running for mayor of St. Petersburg again.

Table of Contents

Overview of Florida’s Past: Beyond the Sunshine

Chapter  Dates  Era

1  Pre-history to 1816  Florida’s Early Years

2  1817 to 1859  American Territory and State

3  1860 to 1877  Civil War and Reconstruction

4  1878 to 1919  Bringing the Railroad

5  1920 to 1940  Boom and Bust

6  1941 to 1959  World War II and Post War Years

7  1960 to 1979  Turbulent Times

8  1980 to 2010  Hope and Growth

Acknowledgements

Bibliography

Index

What People are Saying About This

Gary Mormino

Beyond the Sunshine will appeal to new Florida transplants and sixth-generation Floridians. Rick Baker, a gifted storyteller, gallops across the timeline of Florida history, recounting tales of explorers and dreamers, heroes and rogues, Tin Can tourists and Space Age astronauts. —Gary Mormino, Co-founder of the Florida Studies Program at USF St. Petersburg

The Honorable Glenda E. Hood

Beyond the Sunshine will satisfy both the individual who wants to research a defined period as well as the history enthusiast curious to learn more about our state’s people, places and events. It puts our state’s extraordinary development into perspective with national and worldwide events. —The Honorable Glenda E. Hood, Former Mayor of Orlando and Florida Secretary of State

Eric Eikenberg

Mayor Rick Baker’s love for Florida, its people and its unique and fascinating history comes alive on every page of Beyond the Sunshine. Our state is a special place and there are few who tell its story as well as Mayor Baker. —Eric Eikenberg, CEO of the Everglades Foundation in Miami

From the Publisher

Beyond the Sunshine will appeal to new Florida transplants and sixth-generation Floridians. Rick Baker, a gifted storyteller, gallops across the timeline of Florida history, recounting tales of explorers and dreamers, heroes and rogues,
tin can tourists and Space Age astronauts. — Gary Mormino, Co-founder of the Florida Studies Program at USF St. Petersburg

Former Chief of Staff to Florida Governor Jeb Bush Kathleen Shanahan

Visionary leadership requires knowledge of the historical past. Rick Baker's third book will guide Florida forward when based on the successes and spirit of its legacy of advancement. —Kathleen Shanahan, Former Chief of Staff to Florida Governor Jeb Bush

Tim Nickens

Nearly two of three Floridians are born somewhere else, and few appreciate the remarkable history of their state. Rick Baker provides an expert’s guide with a fast-paced, clearly written timeline filled with cultural and political nuggets. It’s a fascinating trip through time and through Florida, from Key West to Pensacola. We should hand this book to every new resident as they cross the state line. —Tim Nickens, Editor of Editorials, The Tampa Bay Times