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Book Talk with Jono Miller

July 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Jono Miller will be live and in person at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center on July 13th to talk about “The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm”.

Miller is a natural historian, activist, and educator in Southwest Sarasota. His book documents the passion of the native cabbage palm, as well as its anatomy and interactions with humans throughout history and current events. Miller offers surprising facts and dispels common myths about an important native plant that remains largely misunderstood.

Jono will read some passages, and field questions dealing with numerous dimensions of the natural and cultural history of the this plant.

Feel free to bring your book for signing. Books will also be available for purchase.

Here’s what people are saying about the book:

“Can someone tell him how incredibly interesting his book is?! . . . It is bizarrely fascinating.”
“Who would have thought a book about trees would be so hard to put down? I have read only a few books where the author engages the readers so up close and personal. . .”
“Jono Miller ties together history, nature, humor and story telling.”
“I never imagined that I would be reading about cabbage palms and find the subject fascinating, but I have.”
” . . .highly recommended for not only the light reader but also those intent on a deeper understanding of this iconic plant.”
” I bought it and LOVED IT! as promised I now notice every palmetto.”
“I keep learning more about this fascinating plant — and loving and hating it more every day.”

 

Details

Date:
July 13, 2021
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Fogartyville
525 Kumquat Court
Sarasota, Florida + Google Map