Florida City Histories

This series traces the evolution of distinct American communities in Florida, tracing their growth from Indigenous homelands and pioneer settlements to modern cities shaped by innovation, industry, and resilience. Each piece captures how history, geography, and human ambition have intertwined to define some of Florida’s most storied locales.

Railways and Agriculture: The Enduring Legacy of Homestead, Florida

Long Bridge, Florida Keys Historic Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida (Photo by Simon Dannhauer on Adobe Stock Located just south of Miami and often considered to be an outlying suburb of the city, Homestead is a thriving agricultural center with a population of over 60,000, situated within a stone’s throw of Biscayne Bay and the Everglades. Today, Homestead is a quiet, rural enclave, but its history is one

Jyothi Dondero

Nov 24 min read

From Paper Town to Paradise: The Story of Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens 9/11 Memorial Plaza ...

Jyothi Dondero

Oct 96 min read

A City in the Sun: The Fascinating History of Ormond Beach, Florida

Aerial view of the Atlantic seafront at Ormond Beach, Florida ...

Jyothi Dondero

Sep 309 min read