Legendary Locals of Lake County, Florida

Legendary Locals of Lake County, Florida
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 129
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ISBN-10 : 9781467100250
ISBN-13 : 1467100250
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Book Synopsis Legendary Locals of Lake County, Florida by : Doris Bloodsworth

Download or read book Legendary Locals of Lake County, Florida written by Doris Bloodsworth and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lake County has no shortage of characters--adventurous, altruistic, and notorious men and women drawn to an enchanted land of a thousand lakes and lush pine forests in the heart of the "Sunshine State." In 1887, visionaries carved the new territory from neighboring Sumter and Orange Counties and boldly dreamed of moving the state capital to Tavares. More than a dozen communities sprang up, attracting people such as Walt Disney's parents and Wild West legend Annie Oakley. Notable residents through the years include astronaut David Walker, Olympic athlete Tyson Gay, bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, and archaeologist Edgar Banks, who served as the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Inspiring educators and coaches, along with caring doctors and ministers, devoted their lives to helping others. Business geniuses created the largest sawmill in the Southeast, promoted tourism, and built the first citrus juice plant in Florida.


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