FORUM Spring 2024

    “The Sports Issue”

    Highlights:
    • Going the Distance
    • One More Serve
    • Gridiron Glory
    • Send in the Clowns
    • Balls, Boards & Esther Williams’ Bathing Suit

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    GOING THE DISTANCE
    At 64, Diana Nyad made swimming history. Now a critically acclaimed film tells her story.
    Written By Susan Burns

    ONE MORE SERVE
    After years of decline, the iconic Florida sport of jai alai gets another chance.
    Written By Francisco Alvarado

    GRIDIRON GLORY
    A cultural history of Florida’s fervor for football beginning way back in 1823.
    Written By Gary R. Mormino

    SEND IN THE CLOWNS
    The not-so-funny story of baseball’s Miami Ethiopian Clowns.
    Written By Eric Barton

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    Produced by Florida Humanities

    Publication Title

    FORUM Magazine

    Publication Date

    2023 – Fall