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Program Details

Over the past thirty years, Craig Pittman has written thousands of stories and columns about “The Most Interesting State”. In this presentation based on 51 of these stories published in The State You’re In, he shows off the glorious weirdness of his native state. Stories of mermaids, con men, fugitives, gator wrasslers, death row inmates, iguanas, tattooed ladies, python hunters, and more are covered in this illustrated and lively presentation about Florida men, Florida women, and other wildlife.

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Presented by:

Craig Pittman

In-person Presentation Needs:

Screen, projector, microphone

Presentation Length:

40 Minutes

About Craig

Craig Pittman is a native Floridian. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him “the most destructive force on campus”. After 31 years at the Tampa Bay Times, he now writes a weekly column on environmental issues for the Florida Phoenix and co-hosts the podcast “Welcome to Florida”. He has written six non-fiction books about Florida and lives in St. Petersburg.

Contact Information and Details:

Phone: 727-385-1804

Email: craigtimes@gmail.com

UPF and Center for the Book

This speaker is a published author with the University Press of Florida. Please visit the UPF website to find out how to buy their latest book and other great titles about Florida’s rich history and heritage. Florida Humanities members enjoy a discount on all UPF purchases. Click here to become a member today!