I hope people local to Ft. Lauderdale will be able to attend; it should
be a really good time.  The presentation will include lots of cool pics
and video.  This is free and open to the public.  Please spread the
word!

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Florida Center for the Book and Broward County Library present:

Bluewater Adventure Series: Shipwrecks of the Sunshine State
Book talk and power point presentation
Presented by Michael C. Barnette

Thursday, March 4, 7pm
Broward County Main Library, 6th floor
100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale

Reservations requested call: (954) 357-7401

"Barnette digs deep into the tantalizing undersea mysteries of Florida
shipwrecks. He is a researcher and teller of sea disasters second to
none. The imagery he casts of these lost ships will completely absorb
the reader on what lies beneath." - Clive Cussler

Over the past 440 years, weather, war, and chance have claimed several
thousand vessels off of Florida's shores. Many of these wrecks are
visited by divers on a regular basis. Many more, await discovery by the
dedicated, and properly equipped searcher.

In an attempt to relate but a handful of the losses that have occurred,
Shipwrecks of the Sunshine State chronicles the tales of over 150 of
Florida's maritime casualties.

Michael C. Barnette is the Founder and Director of the Association of
Underwater Explorers, a coalition of divers dedicated to the research,
exploration, documentation, and preservation of submerged cultural
resources and is a marine ecologist with the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Florida Center for the Book established in 1984 as the first affiliate
of The Center of the Book in the Library of Congress celebrates the
literary heritage of Florida, brings readers together and promotes
books, reading, and libraries.  It acts as a catalyst and network for
individuals and organizations interested in the book. Florida Center for
the Book encourages development and expansion of the community of the
book throughout Florida.

Broward County Libraries Division is a service of the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners

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aue-mike