FORUM Fall 2020

ALONE, TOGETHER
A Self-Portrait of Florida in a Time of Crisis: Floridians document in words and photographs how they have coped during this pandemic.
Introduction by Jacki Levine
 
HOW CHILDREN COPE WHEN DAD IS ON THE FRONTLINES
One mother talks about teaching her young daughter lessons in caring to help her understand what Daddy’s doing when he can’t come home.
By Nila Do Simon
 
PORTRAITS OF A PANDEMIC
In her poignant text and photographs, photographer Tina Russell documents the lives of Tampa Bay residents as they deal with isolation.
By Tina Russell

ALONE, TOGETHER: Stories of Florida in a Time of Crisis

DAYS OF TROUBLE, DAYS OF HOPE
What we can learn as we look back at other times of crisis in our state’s history.
By Gary Mormino

HERITAGE KITCHEN: A flavorful blending of cultures
This acclaimed South Florida chef, restaurateur and food show host rejoices in the South American and Jewish tastes of her family’s culinary traditions.
By Dalia Colón

FLORIDA BY DESIGN: The tales they could tell
We visit Florida’s fish camps, living monuments to the history that has unfolded along the banks of the state’s waterways.
By Charlie Hailey

STATE OF WONDER: An oasis for birds…and us
Orlando’s Lake Rowena at Harry P. Leu Gardens offers a sanctuary for visitors, both avian and human.
By Elizabeth Randall

THE MAGAZINE OF FLORIDA HUMANITIES ON THE COVER:
Since quarantine, Kim and Tom Vogel have been working from home. “All the kids are living on their own, which has made the whole experience really weird and very lonely for all of us,” Kim Vogel said. “I am working for The St. Pete Greenhouse, and we are working directly with St. Pete Small Biz trying to offer support, resources, and information so we don’t lose too many businesses. It’s brutal having these conversations and feeling like it’s never enough. I’ve been tasked by Grow Smarter and St. Pete Chamber to build a business resiliency team. We are flying the plane and building (at the same time), all while going over uncharted waters.”
Photo and text by Tina Russell, April 26, 2020, St. Petersburg