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Pioneer Fogarty Family
No full textPhaedra Rehorn of the Manatee Village Historical Park discusses the early pioneer family the Fogarty's, and Fogartyville, the village they founded
Ward-Graake Pottery: A Brief History of the Manatee River Art Pottery
No full textIn this speech, Nick Baden discusses the history of Ward-Graake Pottery, which manufactured Manatee River Art Pottery in Bradenton between 1915 into the 1920s. It was founded by Mary Carnes Ward who later sold the business to Mr. Graake
Egmont Key: The Little Island with a Big History
No full textMr. Thompson discusses the history of Egmony Key, its lighthouse, and various uses of the island over the years
The Eaton Room
No full textMs. Gibson provides a tour of the Eaton Florida History Room at Central Library. Established with the bequest of Elizabeth Murbaugh Eaton, the room contains materials (newpaper clippings, books, maps, etc.) charting the history of Manatee County and the state of Florida
FL House Rep Jim Boyd
No full textPortrait view of Florida House Rep. Jim Boyd, who served in Tallahassee until 2018
History of Orchid Growing in Manatee County
No full textMr. Bates discusses the different varieties of orchids that have been grown, from past to present
History of Office of Sheriff of Manatee County
No full textIn this speech to the historical society, Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube recounts a history of Manatee County sheriffs
County commissioner Larry Bustle
No full textLarry Bustle was born in Palmetto in 1935 and became a Mayor of Palmetto and member of the Manatee County Commission. he received the Manatee County Distinguished Citizen Award in 2018. Prior to his local service, he served as a fighter pilot in Vietnam, he received a Silver Star award, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart. He retired in 1984 as a colonel after 27 years
History of Legislators of Manatee County
No full textA culmination of research on the legislators of Manatee County from 1855-2006 that is part of a book Judge Gilbert A. Smith Jr. was writing
History of SWFMD (Southwest Water Management District)
No full textMr. Hobin talks about the history and mission of the Southwest Water Management District, who are tasked with providing water supply both for the population and agriculture