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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!


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January 10, 2013

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Miami International Art Fair

by Patricia Peña
January 10, 2013
For the fourth year, galleries, artists and collectors from all over the world will gather in Miami Jan. 18-21 to showcase art across all mediums: photography, sculpture, video and painting.... Read blog »
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Art Deco Weekend

by Patricia Peña
January 09, 2013
Art Deco Weekend Art Deco first appeared in France in the 1920s, breaking tradition with its rich colors and bold shapes. But you don’t need a time machine to witness it... Read blog »
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‘Writers on Writers’ in Key West

by Patricia Peña
January 01, 2013
Emily Dickinson, Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway and Walt Whitman are just some of the great American writers to be discussed by today’s writers at the 31st annual Key West Literary... Read blog »
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First Christmas in La Florida

by Patricia Peña
December 28, 2012
On Jan. 5, Mission San Luis in Tallahassee will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Juan Ponce de Leon. The event will showcase what life was like between... Read blog »
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Coffee: The World in Your Cup Exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center

by Patricia Peña
December 17, 2012
For some of us, our mornings just aren’t complete until the aroma of coffee brewing hits our nose. This touring exhibit examines how coffee became so popular, the effect that... Read blog »
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Family New Year’s Eve in Amelia Island

by Patricia Peña
December 15, 2012
Looking for a family-friendly atmosphere to ring in the new year? The Omni Amelia Island Plantation is starting the celebration at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 with two swim-up movies, apple... Read blog »
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