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Topical Currents

The Miami River's Murky History

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05/09/13 - Thursday’s Topical Currents looks at the significance of the Miami River in South Florida over thousands of years with Paul S. George and his is book Along the Miami River (Images of America). It was a boon to native residents, and its banks were home to Jesuit missions, slave plantations, Julia Tuttle’s home and Flagler’s hotel. The river is still a robust part of the local economy. And more, LindaGassenheimer’s Food & Dining, with wine columnist Fred Tasker. That’s Topical Currents Thursday at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

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