Book talk and reception for “Florida Made: The 25 Most Important Figures Who Shaped the State”

Authors former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux and journalist Laura E. Mize will talk about Flagler and other famous figures during a presentation at The Flagler Museum in Palm Beach on October 14. Enjoy a post-talk reception and visit the historic home turned museum. In “Florida Made,” LeMieux and Mize examine the contributions of a diverse cast of characters and how they helped to propel Florida’s national status from “insect-ridden swampland” to the leading destination for tourism, business, agriculture and innovation it is today.Winner of the prestigious Florida Authors & Publishers Association (FAPA) President’s Award, “Florida Made” sold out its initial printing.
Book sales support The LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University.