âWilder Heart of Floridaâ beats with writersâ love for the state
A new anthology explores our shrinking natural places in essay, memoir and poetry.
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Earth Day, that annual reminder that our environment is under attack, has special resonance in Florida.
More than many places, Florida is synonymous with its natural setting, from the seductive (Ooh, beaches!) to the scary (Yikes, alligators!). The Sunshine State may be the worldâs largest irony factory: So many people throng here to enjoy its natural beauty that their numbers threaten that beautyâs survival. (Insert joke about suburbs named after the species wiped out to build them here.)
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Launch: “The Wild Heart of Florida”
The Wilder Heart of Florida (University Press of Florida 2021) celebrates its publication with a virtual launch TODAY, March 2, at 6:30pm (EST). Join co-editors Jack E. Davis and Leslie K. Poole, along with contributing writers Gianna Russo and Mark Walters, for the virtual launch event hosted by Tombolo Books. To register, click here.
Description: In this captivating collection, Florida’s most notable authors, poets, and environmentalists take readers on a journey through the natural wonders of the state. Continuing in the legacy of the beloved classic
The Wild Heart of Florida, this book features thirty-four pieces by a new slate of well-known and emerging writers.