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Florida’s state flower, a Spanish legacy
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2013-03-27
Florida is known for its oranges and the orange blossom has been designated the state’s flower since 1909. Around February and March, the air in Florida’s regions where orange trees are abundant is filled with the orange blossom’s pleasant perfume,...
Partner Event: Book presentation of "Retablo de Ponce de León" at the Centro Cultural Español in Miami
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2013-03-27
The Consulate General of Spain, SGI and CCEMiami will hold a book presentation titled, “Retablo of Ponce de León” by Dr. Enrique Sánchez Goyanes on Tuesday April 2nd at 7 PM at the Centro Cultural Español in Miami.Dr. Enrique...
Partner Event: Juan Ponce de León "Día de Fiesta" in St. Augustine
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2013-03-27
On April 3, the city of St. Augustine and the 450th Commemoration, will host a series of free events commemorating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Ponce de León and his crew onto Florida’s shores.The day long activities will start at 9 a.m....
Event Recap: Third Edition of the Hispanic Heritage History Bee in Spanish
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2013-03-15
ISPA High School held the final component of the history contest, March 9th. The contest was organized by the Spain-Florida Foundation 500 years, in collaboration with the Spanish Consulate in Miami, Broward Public County Schools, Palm Beach County...
Spanish Colonial History Bits: The Spanish Founded the First Public School in the U.S.
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2013-03-14
Florida’s first public school was founded during the Second Spanish Period, in 1786, in the city of St. Augustine. At that time, all sons of free people, white or black, could attend classes free of charge. Although the school suffered with...