Ponce de Leon named the mythical fountain of Youth – La Florida-“land of flowers” due to its lush vegetation. Learn about the builders of Florida, including Henry Morrison Flagler(the railway to Key West), Henry Plant (the Plant system of railroads), and Walt Disney. Port of Miami has transformed Miami into one of the busiest cruise ship hubs in the world.

Join John for an educational/informational series of lectures designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in students to learn about the rich and fascinating history of traveling to diverse locations. It’s an adventure through early European and North/South American history that tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shape the world's institutions.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, John enlisted in the Army, served as a construction engineer, and graduated from CUNY with an Economics degree.