Foundation of Florida: The Early Years of Freshwater Fish Research Since Florida’s freshwater fisheries research began in 1946, fisheries biologists have conducted field studies to collect data that fuels decision-making to protect and conserve freshwater ecosystems across the state. Today, the FWC Research Institute champions freshwater fisheries research efforts, running in-depth projects ranging from species assessments to long-term monitoring of freshwater communities. Follow @MyFWC and @FWCResearch to learn more about the FWRI’s impact.

On #TourismTuesday, we’re headed to “the world’s most beautiful beaches” Panama City Beach @cityofpcbfl in Bay County @MyBayCountyFL. Incorporated in 1970, the city’s known for its unique sugar-white sandy beaches. @FLMemory

It’s #NationalCoffeeDay! Here are some #BooksAbout coffee and coffee related pictures from our collection. Come check them out!

Alvan Wentworth Chapman was born #OTD in 1809. The American physician and botanist wrote the landmark guide “Flora of the Southern United States.” Dr. Chapman graduated from Amherst College in Massachusetts and settled in Apalachicola, Florida. He spent decades exploring the southeastern wilderness and his 1860 reference book served as the standard botanical manual for nearly half a century. Learn more about Dr. Chapman, and the home he built in Apalachicola on this Division of Historical Resources webpage: markers.flheritage.com/home/…

On #MapMonday, let’s view these maps of Jacksonville (@CityofJax) and Duval County. Dated around 1887, 1906, and 1921. @FLMemory

Lake Griffin State Park has a long history shaped by the people and landscapes of Central Florida. By the late 1800s, settlers arrived and the land was used for farming, citrus and even a turpentine still in the early 1900s. The state began purchasing the property in 1946 under the Murphy Lands Act, eventually adding more acreage and receiving a small donation from the City of Fruitland Park. Work on this @FLStateParks facility started in 1961, and Lake Griffin State Park officially opened to the public in 1963. Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information.

The first Florida driver licensing law, enacted back in 1939, required everyone wishing to obtain a license to fill out an application and pay a fee. This is an early license issued from the then Department of Public Safety that is part of FLHSMV today. @America250FL #TBT

FYI September is #HappyCatMonth! It’s an annual celebration to promote the health and well-being of pet cats. Here are four photos of adorable Floridian felines, some with their owners of years past from our collection. @FLMemory

#HBD to singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles. He attended the State School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine and went on to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. A pioneer of the soul music genre, “The Genius” would be 96 today.

It’s #NationalIceCreamCone day! View these these photos of Floridians enjoying ice cream cones. And learn more about ice cream with this book from our collection. @FLMemory

FYI, fall begins today. Here are some photos of the season and an autumn related book to celebrate. @FLMemory

It’s #TourismTuesday and we’re traveling to Lake County to the city of Eustis. Once a frontier settlement, the city also was once the largest producer of oranges in the world. It’s also home to Georgefest, the longest running celebration of the nation’s first president.

On #MapMonday, we’re viewing this map of St. Augustine. This is a geographic area view of the city and shows the locations of buildings. The map was created by Thomas Jefferys and published in 1769. @FLMemory

Happy #NationalGrandparentsDay! Here are four photographs of Florida grandparents and their grandchildren from our collection. @FLMemory

On #TourismThursday, we’ll venture to the city of Winter Park in Orange County. The affluent city’s known for upscale shopping districts, elegant restaurants, art museums, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in its many parks and lakes.

It’s #NationalTeddyBearDay. View these adorable pictures of children holding their teddy bears from our collection. @FLMemory

#FYI the State Library is closed for Labor Day. We’ll reopen tomorrow from 9am to 4:30pm. In the meantime, here are four #BooksAbout Labor Day.

It’s #NationalCheesePizzaDay! Here are photographs of Floridians from years past enjoying pizza. @FLMemory

This #EphemeraFriday focuses on guidebooks. Here are four guidebooks for Navarre Beach (1995), Walton County (1992), Daytona Beach (1954), and Fort Lauderdale (1920). View them on the State Library’s Internet Archive page: bit.ly/3SqfPo1

For this #ThrowbackThursday let’s reminisce about car shows. Here are four car shows from the 70’s, 80’s and 90s. @FLMemory