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. Today1 item
   1. Florida Civil Rights Museum and Miami-Dade College unveil historical marker honoring U.S. Rep. Carrie MeekLocal and state officials held a ceremony at Miami-Dade College to unveil a historical marker recognizing the late U.S. Representative Carrie Pittman Meek. The event included a commemorative check preMiami-Dade
2. 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
3. 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 Bartow Christian Books and Gifts in downtown Bartow. The couple, who have been married for 60 years, attribute their lHillsborough2 reports
   2. Miami-Dade County renames portion of Venetian Way to 'Judge Irving and Hazel Cypen Way'MeetingMiami-Dade
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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

1. 01Robert Velaradeperson3 mentions
2. 0260other3 mentions
3. 03Gary Lelandperson3 mentions
4. 04Jerry Millerperson3 mentions
5. 05Suncoast Research & Recovery Cluborganization3 mentions
6. 06Central Park Performing Arts Centerlocation2 mentions
7. 07Bo Raulersonperson2 mentions
8. 08Steven Foxperson2 mentions
9. 09Eight O’Clock Theatreorganization2 mentions
10. 1038other2 mentions