Join Tombolo Books as we welcome two University Press of Flordia authors for an evening celebrating Florida nature and wildlife! Authors Andrew Furman and Christopher F. Meindl will be here to share more about their work and books: Of Slash Pines and Manatees by Furman and Florida Springs by Meindl.

In Florida Springs, Meindl brings to light a struggle for truth among scientists, politicians, and businesspeople about the causes of problems the springs face today. Challenging oversimplified answers and looking at multiple hypotheses, Meindl raises intriguing questions that will inspire readers to join the ongoing discussion about how best to protect and restore Florida’s iconic freshwater sanctuaries.

Of Slash Pines and Manatees is a creative and memorable example for anyone seeking to live responsibly and richly in a world impacted by human activity. Furman inspires readers to focus fiercely on the local, to conduct their own adventures in the ecosystem outside their front doors, and to see that even in the most overdeveloped areas, what is wild persists.

Both books shed light on the unique landscape of Florida's nature and wildlife and emphasize our need protect our state's natural beauty!

Andrew Furman is professor of English at Florida Atlantic University and teaches in its MFA program in creative writing. His many books include Jewfish, Goldens Are Here, and Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair with Florida.

Christopher F. Meindl is associate professor of geography and director of the Florida Studies Program at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.