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Nov 3, 2019 · Anna moved back to Florida in 1846 to fight for her portion of her husband’s estate. She argued her case successfully and regained possession of the land and assets — an extraordinary ...
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Mar 25, 2021 · Anna purchased a farm in the Arlington neighborhood in Jacksonville, between the properties of her two daughters. All three families still owned enslaved people. But in 1856, she sold that property and moved into a small house of her own on her daughter Martha’s land.
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- Seminole Tribe Contributions
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Herron says that in the 1740s, the Seminole Tribe began making their way into Florida and attributes the rise of agriculture in the state to their arrival. Gene McAvoy, Hendry County extension director and regional vegetable extension agent, says the peace following the Seminole Wars contributed to growth and development in the area, especially aft...
Today, McAvoy notes, “In addition to jobs and economic benefits, agriculture provides a number of environmental benefits, including open spaces, habitat for Florida’s abundant wildlife, water recharge and filtration which ensures future supplies of clean drinking water. Very recently, an interest in locally grown foods and sustainable agriculture h...
Suwannee Farms also uses global positioning systems (GPS) to ensure no overlap between irrigation and fertilization, which helps with water quality and conservation. Though GPS mapping is relatively new to farming, technology has always played a role in the rise of the Florida’s agriculture industry. Early on, steamships, the railroad and refrigera...
Jun 14, 2021 · 14 Jun 21 | Shows. This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Anna Christina Gansauer. Anna owns Kandor Farm, LLC located right here in Ocala, Florida. Anna is a true lover of the equestrian sport. Anna cherishes the time she spends with all her horses and her client’s horses, both in the show ring and at home. Anna took the time out of her ...
Beginning in about 1904, some of the very first farms in the Glades were established on Ritta and Torry Islands, at the south end of Lake Okeechobee. Farmers planted vegetables, sugar cane, banana, grapefruit, and avocado trees.
Mar 9, 2009 · The same business group built a pier at the end of Pine Avenue in 1911 to draw visitors from Tampa and St. Petersburgh. The pier allowed for steamers to make daily stops to let visitors fish, bathe in the Gulf of Mexico, and enjoy the sunshine and sand. How did Anna Maria Island get it’s name?
Jul 14, 2023 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FLV) – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office confirmed Thursday that State Farm Insurance plans to continue its presence in the Florida insurance marketplace after Farmers Insurance declared plans to leave the state. State Farm spokesperson Roszell Gadson told NewsNation in a statement that the company plans to commit to ...
