| Florida Maritime Museum: History * Education * Community |
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New Exhibit: Gold in the Gulf: A History of Florida’s Shrimp
March 3 – May 20 |
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Opening Reception: Thursday, March 3, 2016, 5:30 – 7 pm
The Florida Maritime Museum (FMM) presents an exciting new exhibit, “Gold in the Gulf: A History of Florida’s Shrimp.” This exhibit explores the history of shrimping in Florida and how it has developed, in less than 100 years, into an over 40 million dollar a year industry that supplies 87% of American caught shrimp. Learn about the diverse people and families involved in this business, from Italian immigrants to Vietnamese refugees.
Celebrate the opening of this new exhibit with light refreshments and live music from Bill Vinhage, courtesy of FMM. Admission is free, but reservations are appreciated. (941) 708-6120 Kristin.Sweeting
Affiliated Programming:
Film Screening: Pink Gold Rush (Shrimp Documentary)
Tuesday, March 22, 6pm, $5
Lecture: Florida’s Fleet: A Boatbuilding and Fishing Legacy from the First Coast
Saturday, April 2, 3pm |
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| Historic Sarasota Bay Boat Tour |
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Thursday, March 10, at 2 PM
and Wednesday, April 6, at 2 PM
FMM is thrilled to announce two fundraising boat tours sponsored by Paradise Boat Tours!
On the tour, the knowledgeable and enthusiastic Captain Sherman will explore our pristine inter-coastal waterways aboard a spacious catamaran. During the 90-minutes aboard, ninety-five percent of tours see dolphins, and other wildlife including manatees, rays, fish, and birds. Participants will also explore Florida’s coastal heritage, and enjoy stories of authentic Cortez.
Paradise Boat Tours is generously donating all of the proceeds of this trip to support the efforts of FMM to preserve and share Florida’s rich maritime heritage!
Tickets are $30, $25 for seniors 65 and over, or $20 for kids under 12. Payment by cash, check or credit card is due at time of reservation. Please call (941) 708-6120 or visit the museum to reserve your seats.
The tour will leave from the Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island. |
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Six week Class
A Maritime History: Florida Past and Present
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Thursdays from 4:30 – 6 PM
Beginning March 17, 2015
FMM is working with Lifelong Learning Academy to present A Maritime History: Florida Past and Present. Water has shaped daily life throughout Florida’s history. This course traces that influence through more than 500 years, highlighting important events and figures and looking at how these weave together to created the state’s rich history.
Presented chronologically, classes will cover the Calusa (Native Americans of Florida’s southwest coast whose culture was based on fishing), Florida from the 1500s to the present, the evolution and application of celestial navigation, boatbuilding and shipwrecks, and marine archaeology. We will conclude by looking at the past, present, and future of commercial fishing in Florida.
Seating is limited. To register please contact the Lifelong Learning Academy at (941) 359- 4296 or www.lla-sm.org |
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| The Florida Maritime Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm
119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215
(941) 708-6120
Admission is FREE! |
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Lecture: Overview of Florida’s Commercial Fishing
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Wednesday,
March 16, 3 PM
This lecture focuses on the history of the commercial fishing in Florida from the perspective of the industry today. FMM’s Education Coordinator John Beale will discuss the fish and shellfish landed in the state, regional fisheries, and the types of boats used in Florida waters.Admission is FREE and seating is first come first served, beginning at 2:30. FMM members and volunteers can reserve seats by calling (941) 708-6120. |
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Wednesday, March 23, 8 AM
Cost: $5
Enjoy a walking photo tour of the picturesque Cortez Village and working waterfront. Nature photographer Richard Estabrook will guide you as you capture historic images off the beaten track. Bring camera equipment and wear sturdy walking shoes. Non-photographers are welcome, too. Class size is very limited so reservations are required. Call (941) 708-6120 to register.
Participants will meet on the porch of the Florida Maritime Museum. |
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Saturday, March 12
2 – 4 PM
This fun and FREE jam session is held on the second Saturday of each month. Come enjoy the music, or bring an instrument and make some of your own! Please keep in mind that musician participation may vary. |
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WANTED:
Sea Shanty Singers |
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| Do you want to have fun? Do you love to sing? Then the Sea Shanty Singers want YOU! You don’t need a great voice to join in on these salty tunes from the days of yor. Just come prepared to have fun!
Men and women are invited to join the Main Hatch Motley Sea Shanty Singers at FMM every Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Please call Charley at (941) 778-4590 with any questions. |
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| The AmazonSmile program lets you donate a percentage of your purchase price to charitable organizations like the Florida Maritime Museum at no extra cost to you!
Just CLICK HERE and make sure the top of the page reads, “Supporting: Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum”. |
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| FMM offers great membership opportunities. As an affiliate of NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums) and CAMM (Council of American Maritime Museums), FMM offers its Captain, Commodore and Patron level members reciprocal benefits at hundreds of institutions nationwide. Be a part of the community that supports your local history!
CLICK HERE to see a full list of NARM affiliates.
CLICK HERE to see a full list of CAMM affiliates. |
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| STAFF:
Amara Nash, Museum Supervisor
(941) 708-6121
John Beale, Education and Volunteer Coordinator
(941) 708-6120
Krystin Miner, Curator
(941) 708-6120
Kristin Sweeting, Visitor Services Coordinator
(941) 708-6120
Copyright ©2015 Florida Maritime Museum, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
P.O. Box 100, Cortez FL 34215 |
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