Key West Art & Historical Society Distinguished Speaker Series guest Craig Pittman to share weird and wonderful Florida stories at Tropic Cinema

On Thursday, December 14 at 6:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guest and journalist Craig Pittman at the Tropic Cinema where he is to present selections from “Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country,” a book that recently won the gold medal for Florida non-fiction from the Florida Book Awards.

The Tampa Bay Times environmental journalist and author of four books is a native Floridian with a bevy of top-tier reporting awards and a resume of newspaper beats that include “quite a few natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, and the Florida Legislature.”

Pittman’s newest book offers 18 chapters of natural, economic, political, social, and personal history, with absurd Florida stories weaving their way as the hallmark throughout.

“Every single day of reading and reporting Florida news is a highlight,” said Pittman. “Just a couple of weeks ago I interviewed a lady who was charged with shoplifting while she was dressed as a turkey.”

Copies of “Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country” will be available for signing after the presentation.

The Distinguished Speaker Series project is sponsored in part by the Helmerich Trust and the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of the Arts and Culture and the State of Florida. Additional support provided by the Marriott Key West Beachside Resort.

Tickets are available at kwahs.org/education/distinguished_speaker_series; $5 for members, $10 for non-members—advanced ticket purchase is recommended.  For more information contact Adele Williams, Director of Education, at 305-295-6616, x115. Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island.

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