Florida Humanities Council

The cultural organization is hoping Floridians will take the time to write to people they've never met.

The mission of Florida Humanities is to help Floridians make sense of this complex, dynamic state by elevating stories about its culture, history and literature. A new book, "Once Upon a Time in Florida," celebrates the organization's golden anniversary.

The mission of Florida Humanities is to help Floridians make sense of this complex, dynamic state by elevating stories about its culture, history and literature. A new book, "Once Upon a Time in Florida," celebrates the organization's golden anniversary.

An organization that brings authors, history programs, and museum exhibits to Florida communities has made cuts because of a loss in state funding.…

Since 1973, the Florida Humanities Council has brought history programs, authors, and Smithsonian exhibits to communities across the state. It receives…