Venice

Résumé du livre

Venice is certainly not among the oldest cities in Florida. The tact that it even survived its rocky beginning is nothing short of remarkable. But it was luck and persistence that transformed the little City on the Gulf into one of Florida's most sought-after destinations. Venice wouldn't be what it is today without Kentucky military school that saved the town from bankruptcy and the construction of an army air base that helped America win World War II while increasing the local population tenfold. And don't forget the "Greatest Show on Earth," which called Veince home for more than three decades. Author Larry Humes weaves together the narratives and captures the events that put Venice on the proverbial map and profiles many of the unique characters who leveraged the city's storied comeback.