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Funds had already been saved to replace the smaller Von D. Mizell Branch Library in Fort Lauderdale. The Broward County Commission had provided the land and $5 million towards the new library. Morrison, however, had plans for a much larger library and research facility and needed an additional $7 million to complete his vision. [2]
Morrison's Cafeterias was a chain of cafeteria-style restaurants, located in the Southeastern United States with a concentration of locations in Georgia and Florida. Generally found in shopping malls, Morrison's primary competition was Piccadilly Cafeterias. It was especially popular in Florida, with its high proportion of retirees.
On October 26, 2002, the Broward County Library opened the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Samuel F. Morrison the library director, was inspired to build the library after a visit to the Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System, Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.
Samuel F. Morrison was born in Flagstaff, Arizona, on December 19, 1936. [1] He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. [citation needed] Morrison received an associate degree from Compton Junior College in 1955 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. [1]
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Rosenberg, TX (September 5, 1992) Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, TX (September 6, 1992) Desert Sky Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ (September 8, 1992) Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Irvine, CA (September 11, 12 & 13, 1992) Most of the August 11 show at the Jones Beach Amphitheater was cancelled due to inclement weather. Main ...
Jim Morrison (1943–1971) Singer, songwriter, and poet Born in Melbourne [73] Jake Owen (1981–) Country music artist Born in Vero Beach [citation needed] Jaco Pastorius (1951–1987) Jazz bassist, former member of Weather Report: Raised in Fort Lauderdale until his death [74] Tom Petty (1950–2017) Musician Born in Gainesville [75] Pitbull ...
Fort Myers Albert E. "Bean" Backus: Self-taught Painter, Charitable Benefactor Fort Pierce Dr. Clem C. Benton Physician, Founder of Fort Pierce Memorial Hospital, College Trustee and Civic Leader Fort Pierce Zora Neale Hurston: Writer and Folklorist Fort Pierce Daniel T. McCarty: Florida's 31st Governor 1952-1953 Fort Pierce Willie H. Blankston
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is a Christian church within the Presbyterian Church in America located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.It was founded in 1960 by D. James Kennedy (1930–2007), who served as the church's senior pastor until shortly before his death.