The Florida Ephemera Collection consists of some 8,000 items related to the promotion of Florida, its resort and agricultural industries, and Florida memorabilia. They range in date from 1854 to 1979.
Established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to advance Florida’s economy, tourism, health, alternative transportation, recreation, conservation and quality of life.
Florida Park Service is one of the largest in the country with 175 state parks, trails and historic sites spanning nearly 800,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach.
Corps of Engineers campgrounds and recreation areas along Okeechobee Waterway are open. The Corps has two visitor centers: W. P. Franklin Lock & Dam Recreation Area, St. Lucie Lock & Dam Recreation Area.