Florida History Lecture Series: Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa
Schedule
Mon Mar 16 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Sarasota County History Center and Osprey Library, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 | Osprey, FL
Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West TampaBy 1885, the cigar industry had transformed Tampa from a sleepy fishing village of 700 people into a booming, multicultural city. How did this industry take root, grow and eventually decline? What effects has it had on modern Tampa? Join Tampa Bay History Center Krewe member Henry Valenti, a descendant of the first cigar markers, for an exploration into this fascinating history!
Registration required. https://loom.ly/CJeh0ts
Presented by Henry Valenti, History Krewe docent, Tampa Bay History Center
A Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Florida" program
What do sunscreen, bell peppers, sugarcane, sponges, and strawberries all have in common? If you guessed that they are made or produced in Florida, you'd be right! Every day, we enjoy products that we might not realize are made in our own backyard. Join the Sarasota County History Center for the Winter 2026 Florida History Lecture Series "Made in Florida" to uncover the stories of the cultural, agricultural, and economic impact of Florida's past!
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Sarasota County History Center and Osprey Library, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229, United States
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