Event Details

Archaeology Talk: Cuban Fishing Ranchos in Tampa Bay

Time: 4:00 pm til 6:00 pm

Location: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Tr., Osprey, FL 34229

Description: In the 1700s, Cuban fishermen began venturing up the southwest coast of Florida to fish the many plentiful bays of the Gulf Coast. They established seasonal fishing camps known as ranchos where they lived and their businesses thrived. Join Jeff Moates, the Director of the West Central Regional Center of FPAN, to learn about some of the earliest historic settlements along the Gulf Coast, and how important these early Spanish/Cuban fishing camps were to the development of the Tampa Bay area.

Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required. $10/Historic Spanish Point member, $15/ non-member. Call # 941-966-5214 to register today.

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FPAN is co-hosting this event.