Local History

This page collects the 267 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Local History”. Coverage spans public meetings and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Community, Commemoration, and Community Events.

1. Wed, Sep 21 item
   1. Eight O’Clock Theatre performs 'Come From Away' in LargoThe Eight O’Clock Theatre is staging a musical production about the community response in Gander, Newfoundland, following the grounding of 38 flights on September 11, 2001. The production runs from SeHillsborough2 reports
2. Tue, Sep 12 items
   1. Bartow Christian Books and Gifts owners celebrate 50 years in business and 60 years of marriageLongtime business owners Bo and Sandy Raulerson are marking 50 years of operating their downtown Bartow bookstore and 60 years of marriage. The couple opened the store in the mid-1970s and continue toHillsborough2 reports
   2. Miami-Dade County renames portion of Venetian Way to 'Judge Irving and Hazel Cypen Way'MeetingMiami-Dade
3. Mon, Aug 311 item
   1. Miramar College continues aviation training on historic Linda Vista Mesa Field siteMiramar College currently operates its Aviation Operations Program on the site of the former World War II-era Linda Vista Mesa Field. The program provides education and workforce training in piloting San Diego
4. Fri, Aug 212 items
   1. Community members celebrate 81st anniversary of Virginia Key BeachResidents of the Black community and Key Biscayne are gathering this month to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the opening of Virginia Key Beach. The event is organized by the group Wade in Our WatMiami-Dade
   2. Actor Gale Gordon's life as Borrego Springs honorary mayor and residentSan Diego
5. Thu, Aug 201 item
   1. Plant City History & Photo Archives offers community service hours for studentsThe Plant City History & Photo Archives is providing an opportunity for students to earn required community service hours through volunteer work. This program is available to students as they return tHillsborough
6. Tue, Aug 181 item
   1. Community remembers local photographer Chuck CarrollThe Sarasota and Florida Suncoast community is mourning the death of Chuck Carroll, a longtime photographer known for documenting regional events, charitable causes, and community celebrations.Sarasota County

1. 01Robert Velaradeperson3 mentions
2. 02Suncoast Research & Recovery Cluborganization3 mentions
3. 03Gary Lelandperson3 mentions
4. 04Jerry Millerperson3 mentions
5. 0560other3 mentions
6. 06Tampa Baylocation2 mentions
7. 07Central Park Performing Arts Centerlocation2 mentions
8. 08Mike Lawlerperson2 mentions
9. 09Steven Foxperson2 mentions
10. 1038other2 mentions