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Florida's Forgotten Frances: Singer, GI Sweetheart, Queen of Jensen Beach - Dip Into the Archive 30
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This video is about the life of Frances Langford, a great star who was born in Lakeland and lived much of her life in quiet Jensen Beach. She was a popular singer and actor and dedicated much of her life to entertain America's service people as well as bring their stories to the rest of the country. Enjoy!
Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stories of Florida's attractions, both old and new and how they impacted the Sunshine State, tourists, the US and even the world!
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Great St. Augustine Building Quiz: Spain vs US - A Dip in the Archive 29
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Hello and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida This video is a fun quiz about the old buildings of St. Augustine, Florida - try to figure out which of these 25 buildings and structures were built by the Spanish or by the Americans. No prizes, but please share your score in the comments! Enjoy! BOOK LINK: a.co/d/5TUO8oJ Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism h...
The Florida Adventure Series Complete (24 Quick Looks at Tourism in the Sunshine State)
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Hello all and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida This is a compilation of the Florida Adventure Series I made in December 2023. I decided to put them all together in one video and remove all the repetitive stuff. Based on an Advent calendar, the series is 24 days of short videos, each focusing on an interesting aspect of Florida tourism. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a ...
What the Heck is a Theme Park & Why Are There 11* in Central Florida? A Dip in the Archive 28
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Hello and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida This video is about the history of theme parks in Florida and an exploration of what a theme park actually is. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stories of Florida's attractions, both old and new and how they impacted the Sunshine State, tourists, the US and even t...
Liminal Florida: Viewing tourist Spots From A Different Perspective
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Hello all and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida This is a short video that's about liminal spaces in the Florida. If you're unfamiliar with the term, it's an old Latin term with a new use. A limin is a threshold - typically a doorway in ancient Rome - but it also denoted a beginning, as in stepping across the threshold is the start of a trip out of doors. The familiar word “subliminal” means “u...
Halloween 1992: The Day That Changed Disney World Forever - A Take 5 for Florida History 41
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Hello all and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida. This is a story about the happenings on Halloween night 1992 and how they changed the way Walt Disney World security was, and still is, conducted. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stories of Florida's attractions, both old and new and how they impacted the Su...
Florida's Pelicans: Brown or White but Peculiar - A Dip into the Archive 27
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Hello and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida I look at the two types of pelicans in the state of Florida and why they're so popular with tourists and locals alike! Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stories of Florida's attractions, both old and new and how they impacted the Sunshine State, tourists, the US an...
Florida's Tiki Gardens: Imitation Polynesian Culture at Its Best? - A Dip into the Archive 26
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Hello and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida Today I'm looking at the classic old-school attraction Tiki Gardens, once located on the Gulf in Indian Rocks Beach & later Indian Shores. It was an interesting example of Tiki Culture. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stories of Florida's attractions, both old an...
Florida's Orange Bird - 10 Facts About Disney's Utterly Unique Character: Amazing 10 Facts #23
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Hello all and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida Today we're looking at the Walt Disney World Resort and the history of one of it's characters - Orange Bird and its 55 year history in the Magic Kingdom, in TV commercials and Tokyo Disneyland. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stories of Florida's attractions,...
The Florida Museum Where Cars Float: Stuart's Elliott Museum - A Dip Into the Archive 25
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Hello and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida Today I'm looking into part of the collection of the Elliott Museum in Stuart. It has a unique and interesting racking system to display many of its historic autos and trucks and that system has a story that connects it with some of America's most iconic theme park rides. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tou...
Florida 1921: The Puzzling Case of Lena Clarke - A Take Five For Florida History 40
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Hello all and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida. This is about the remarkably puzzling story of a West Palm Beach woman who stole $32,000 and then traveled to Orlando, whereupon she killed her former lover. What makes the story even more strange is it happened in 1921! Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stori...
Through The Lens - A Look At Stingray Tom's Florida: 2000 Subscribers Special
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Hello all and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida This is a short video that takes a look at me. I'll tell you a bit about myself and show you photos of myself exploring Florida and beyond. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I cover many aspects of the stories of Florida's attractions, both old and new and how they impacted the Sunshine S...
Florida From The Air Part II - Aerial Photography from 1936: A Deeper Dive into the Archive 28
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Hello and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida Today's video is a look at the 2nd half of a photo book published in 1936 by the Aero-Graphics Corporation. It shows aerial images over Florida and describes the development of the state. I've gone and ahead and matched these historic photos with current satellite images. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tou...
Florida's Bok Tower - The World's Most Elegant Tower: A Dip Into The Archive 24
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Hello and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida Today I'm back at Bok Tower Gardens to provide an intimate look at the remarkable and beautiful tower that's now over 95 years old, but is still thrilling visitors. I talk about its construction and take a in-depth view of its world-class artistic elements. Enjoy! Stingray Tom's Florida is a history channel with a focus on Florida's tourism history. I...
Confusion Corner: Florida's Craziest Intersection - A Take Five For Florida History 39
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Hello all and welcome to Stingray Tom's Florida. This is a video on Stuart's Confusion Corner. Never heard of it? I'm not surprised, it's a traffic intersection in Stuart's downtown district. It's been there for more than 100 years and early on it wasn't a big deal. Nobody on horseback or in a slow car traveling on dirt roads cared that 7 roads and a railroad crossing met in one place. Why woul...
To Beach or Not To Beach - Florida's Historic Beach Towns: Amazing 10 History Facts 22
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To Beach or Not To Beach - Florida's Historic Beach Towns: Amazing 10 History Facts 22
Florida From The Air Part I - Aerial Photography from 1936: A Deeper Dive into the Archive 27
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Florida From The Air Part I - Aerial Photography from 1936: A Deeper Dive into the Archive 27
Florida - A Geographic Intro For Vacationers: Amazing 10 History Facts 21
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Florida - A Geographic Intro For Vacationers: Amazing 10 History Facts 21
Florida: Burning Down the Courthouse - Conflict, Politics & Arson: A Deeper Dive into the Archive 26
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Florida: Burning Down the Courthouse - Conflict, Politics & Arson: A Deeper Dive into the Archive 26
A Look At The International Drive Business Improvement District: A Take 5 for Florida History 38
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A Look At The International Drive Business Improvement District: A Take 5 for Florida History 38
Florida's Welcome Centers - 75 Years of Info, Advice & Orange Juice: A Dip Into the Archive 23
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Florida's Welcome Centers - 75 Years of Info, Advice & Orange Juice: A Dip Into the Archive 23
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey - Rescuing Raptors Since 1979: A Dip Into the Archive 22
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Audubon Center for Birds of Prey - Rescuing Raptors Since 1979: A Dip Into the Archive 22
Florida's Battle of Olustee, Aftermath & Controversy: A Take 5 for Florida History 37
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Florida's Battle of Olustee, Aftermath & Controversy: A Take 5 for Florida History 37
Navy World: Florida's Landlocked Naval Training Center Part 2: A Deeper Dive Into the Archive 25
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Navy World: Florida's Landlocked Naval Training Center Part 2: A Deeper Dive Into the Archive 25
Navy World: Florida's Landlocked Naval Training Center Part 1: A Deeper Dive Into the Archive 24
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Navy World: Florida's Landlocked Naval Training Center Part 1: A Deeper Dive Into the Archive 24
International Drive Orlando - Fun Spot America: A Take 5 For Florida History 36
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International Drive Orlando - Fun Spot America: A Take 5 For Florida History 36
I-Drive Orlando - Empty Fields to the World's Favorite Vacationland (Intro): A Take 5 for FL History
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I-Drive Orlando - Empty Fields to the World's Favorite Vacationland (Intro): A Take 5 for FL History
Lincoln Assassination Conspirators Photograph Album: Alexander Gardner's Photos of the Prisoners
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Lincoln Assassination Conspirators Photograph Album: Alexander Gardner's Photos of the Prisoners
The Lincoln Assassination Conspirators & Their Florida Connections: A Take 5 for Florida History 34
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The Lincoln Assassination Conspirators & Their Florida Connections: A Take 5 for Florida History 34
The Florida Largemouth Bass - Florida's Official Freshwater Fish: A Take 5 for Florida History 33
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The Florida Largemouth Bass - Florida's Official Freshwater Fish: A Take 5 for Florida History 33