Roaring Reptiles, Bountiful Citrus, and Neon Pies: An Unofficial Guide to Florida's Official Symbols

by Mark Lane

With an eye for the illogical and a flair for the irreverent, journalist Mark Lane aims his sharp wit at one of the most intriguing duties of the Florida legislature--signing state symbols into law. In Roaring Reptiles, Bountiful Citrus, and Neon Pies, he spotlights nineteen things that have been proposed and/or appointed to officially define Florida. Lane guides readers through the often-comic historical events that led to the selection of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813066239
• ISBN13: 9780813066233
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"