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Led by top scholars, writers, and artists, Florida Conversations explores everything from history, art, and architecture to politics, archeology, and literature. Florida Conversations is free and open to the public. It is underwritten by the Tampa Bay History Center Endowment Fund at USF. The series is co-sponsored by the USF Libraries Florida Studies Center and the Tampa Bay History Center. More information and driving directions: (813) 228-0097 or http://flasc.lib.usf.edu

Why do they call it that? A fun look at local history, presented by Grayson Kamm

When: Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Where: TECO Hall; Free and open to the public

The Scent of Scandal: Greed, Betrayal, and Sarasota's Most Beautiful Orchid, presented by Craig Pittman

When: Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: TECO Hall; Free and open to the public

Traveling the Proposed Florida Wildlife Corridor: Personal Reflections from a Photographer's Field Notes, presented by Carlton Ward, Jr.

When: March 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: TECO Hall; Free and open to the public

Colonial Martyrs: Franciscans, Indians, and the Spiritual Conquest of Florida, presented by Michael Francis.

When: April 11, 6:30 p.m.

Where: TECO Hall; Free and open to the public