Chock-full of statistics, recipes, photos, and helpful, fascinating stuff of, from, and about Florida.

A behind-the-scenes look at some of the people and events that have played a part in the pop history of the Sunshine State from 1945 to the present

David Grimes's humor column runs three times a week in the Sarasota Herald Tribune. David began writing his humor column in 1985 when it became clear that he had no talent for other, more useful jobs at the paper. David has gleaned a lifetime of wisdom from his 25 years as a Florida resident and offers us his sage advice on topics such as these: Granny sweat boosts health How to read a real-estate guide Fending off fruit fiends And many more.

The funny stuff comes from humor columnist David Grimes, who reminds us: Not to "putt" rules before golfing fun Why golfers should hit balls, not bottles How to press a Nassau without getting skinned How to cope with unspeakable hardships like the laws of physics

Florida has its own special way of celebrating the holiday.

Wild, wacky, and often-hilarious Florida trivia

Cooking is fun, and Lonnie will show you how with suggestions for artistic food placement, food painting techniques, and more. She includes tips on purchasing, preparing, and serving seafood, as well as handy information such as the nutritional value of seafood and how to choose the right tools and equipment to prepare seafood. This book is chock-full of scrumptious recipes, from appetizers to desserts that complement these tantalizing seafood dishes. Whether you're cooking for yourself, a dinner party, or a romantic dinner for two, the perfect recipe to fit the occasion is in here.