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Patricia Peña

Leaving behind palm trees and sandy beaches, I moved to South Florida in 2001 for... more palm trees and sandy beaches! Since college, I've been working in higher education and freelancing as a writer and producer. I love the smell of old books, fall in Florida and traveling. But more than anything, I love being Latina! Join me as I explore the rich Hispanic heritage that Florida has to offer!


El mar tranquilo de Florida acobijada por el cielo y el sol. (Foto: Joshua D.) http://t.co/c7cJUgbC

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December 10, 2012

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Holiday Nights at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates

by Patricia Peña
December 11, 2012
  Two of America’s biggest innovators called Southwest Florida their home during the winter. With 1,093 U.S. patents in his name, Thomas Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors... Read blog »
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Winter Solstice Celebration Dec. 16 at Mission San Luis

by Patricia Peña
December 10, 2012
  Mission San Luis in Tallahassee is starting a new tradition this year. Before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the Apalachee were the original inhabitants of Tallahassee and Northwest Florida.... Read blog »
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All that Jazz Photographs of Jazz Legends

by Patricia Peña
December 04, 2012
  Great jazz legends such as Dizzie Gillepsie, Dexter Gordon, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday (my personal favorite) among others are immortalized in this exhibit, organized by the Museum of Art... Read blog »
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World War II Remembrance at the National Naval Aviation Museum

by Patricia Peña
December 03, 2012
  The National Naval Aviation Museum calls Pensacola home and on Dec. 7 the museum will honor the World War II generation on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The event will... Read blog »
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Sculpture Key West

by Patricia Peña
December 02, 2012
  In 1995, local sculptors in Key West started exhibiting their work on the seawall at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. What started as a small collection has grown into an... Read blog »
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Art Basel Miami Beach is in town from Dec 6-9

Art Basel Miami Beach Is Back!

by Patricia Peña
December 02, 2012
About 12 years ago, some of the organizers of a prominent art fair in Basel, Switzerland, visited Miami Beach and had a brilliant idea: to bring that event here. Known as... Read blog »
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