Florida 24/7 (America 24/7 State Book Series)

Take a visual journey through Florida! The extraordinary photographs showcased in Florida 24/7 are an extension of the America 24/7 project, an unprecedented digital photography venture that harnessed the talents of more than 25,000 local photographers in all 50 states. This remarkable book showcases 630 images adding up to a panoramic glimpse of life-in-progress in the Sunshine State. You ll discover heartwarming photographs that perfectly capture the spirit of the state, with images of: Manatees and marriages Emergency surgery and space shuttle repair Caregivers and chess players A Vietnamese woman tallying her shrimp catch A piano man getting retirees dancing Kids wallowing in the Lawtey Mud Bogg And more! From the panhandle to Key West, the Florida peninsula beckons with subtropical warmth, Its canvas brims with the dream of the restless, of retires and refugees from the world s trouble. The scenes gathered in this insightful album reflect the state s multicultural, intergeneration realities and the human intimacies inside, where the heart is.