Dade City was named for Maj. Francis L. Dade; who perished in the Dade Battle; which opened the Second Seminole War in 1836. As the county seat; formality intermingles with frontier roots in a revered; historic courthouse; a stately jail; and an array of churches and historic homes. Dade City entices visitors with antique shops; cafeacute;s; and historical architecture. Folks are drawn to the hospitality of the Kumquat Festival; the homespun county fair; and agricultural showcases at area ranches. In 1908; O. Henry included Dade City in one of his short stories as a symbol of Americana. Surrounding the historic town are alluring places that tell the stories of Florida: the Withlacoochee State Forest; Lake Jovita; Trilby; Lacoochee; and San Antonio to name a few.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting reading. Ive read several books so far ...By CustomerVery interesting reading. Ive read several books so far on Sondheim..one of which was on th making of Follies. I think this author took liberty with a heavy hand and repeated what the author wrote in the section of the book that discussed Follies. Other than that; I thought it was a very inciteful biography.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Good readBy Andrew Thomsonenjoyed all the background information in the beginning of the book that was about his childhood ad how he was molded into who he is today. The end wasnt as good because it became an overview of the shows he had written rather than about his life; but the first half to two-thirds was excellent coverage of him growing up and seeing where he found success and challenge.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I have also seen a Little Night Music on Broadway and loved Sweeney ToddBy Lindsey RipaI am a huge fan of Mr. Sondheim and his work. I had the privilege of seeing the original Company in 1971 and a revival in 2007. I have also seen a Little Night Music on Broadway and loved Sweeney Todd. He is a true genius who had a rather sad time of it with an unloving mother. The book is very well done and I will be starting his two "Hat" books which I own;very soon.
