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Gateways to the Caribbean

Mapping the Florida-Cuba Connection

Tampa Bay History Center, Touchton Map Library, 1889, Map of North America Showing Direct Passenger Transportation Lines between the United States, Mexico, The West Indies, Central and South America, also Illustrating the Geographical position of Florida and Location of the Railroad, Steamboat and Steamship Lines of the Plant System for Commerce with other States and the Countries South and East of the Gulf of Mexico

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Vinoy Hotel still holds unique place in St. Pete’s waterfront

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A story of growth, decline, and renewal on Old Tampa Bay

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