Nassau County Branch Libraries
Submitted by Janet Loveless
Assistant Librarian
March 8, 2019 1:00 p.m.
Senator George LeMieux and coauthor, Laura E. Mize will discuss their book, Florida Made: The 25 Most Important Figures Who Shaped the State on April 4th from 11am to 1 pm at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library Community Room. The book chronicles the impact of more than two dozen influential personalities on the history of Florida.
Senator George S. LeMieux is a native Floridian who has a varied career in both the public and private sectors. He served as Florida’s 34th United States Senator in the 111th Congress. In the United States Senate, he served on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; the Armed Services Committee; and the Special Committee on Aging.
Laura E. Mize is a freelance journalist and former reporter for the Palm Beach Post. She has written extensively about Florida business, culture, food and dining, and agriculture. This free program is in partnership with The Book Loft and the Nassau County Public Library System. Registration is required and can be made by calling The Book Loft at 904-261-8991. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit the library website: www.nassaureads.com or call 904-530-6500. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact (904) 548-4660 or the FRS at (800) 955-8770 (V) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations.