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BRANDON — SEFFNER Lightner Receives Major Grant for Collections Storage
St. Augustine— The Lightner Museum is pleased to announce a major

The Shabby Chic ❷ grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supporting the
Museum’s ongoing work to preserve, study, and share its unique collections with
Attic Vintage & Antiques Mango Rd St. Augustine and visitors to St. Johns County.
The Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, built in 1888 by Henry Flagler.
MLK Jr. Blvd 574 Today it is home to one of the premier collections of fine and decorative 19th
century art in the country. The $137,682 grant will support the Museum’s efforts
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301 Parsons Rd paper, textiles, and chandeliers from 1865-1929. The IMLS grant “Museums for
❶ America - Collections Stewardship” will aid the Museum in transforming historic
60 Brandon Blvd living quarters in the hotel into state-of-the-art collections storage for over
3,000 objects. The IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s
11909 E . Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Lumsden libraries and museums. Their vision is a nation where museums and libraries
Seffner, FL 33584 Kings Ave work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. In 2017, the
813.502.5695 ❷ Lithia Pinecrest Lightner Museum received a first IMLS grant of $25,000 to create a workspace for
collections processing and cataloging. The next phase of stewardship will ensure
www.TheAtticSCVA.com Bloomingdale Ave long-term accessibility and preservation of these artifacts with custom storage

Somewhere In Time upgrades.
The Museum is open to the public seven days a week and features self guided
tours. For more information on programs and events happening at the Lightner
Museum visit LightnerMuseum.org. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow
us on Facebook and Twitter.
“Antiques - Collectibles & More”
The Shoppes of LaViva
720 W. Lumsden Rd.

Brandon, FL
813-684-0588

Open Mon.-Sat. 11-5, Sun 12-5

Like us on Facebook: Somewhere in Time Brandon, FL A selection of Lightner Museum’s iconic salt and pepper shaker collection has been rehoused
❶ thanks to on-going grant funding. IMLS funding will help preserve the Museum’s collection for
future public research and enjoyment.
98 Thomasville Antiques
Dade City & San Antonio

Celebrating Show Returns February 28
22 Antiques
YEARS! on the Meridian Ave Thomasville, GA— The Thomasville
MAin street DADE CITY Antiques Show Committee is pleased
to present some of the country’s most
prestigious dealers for the 31st annual
Specializing Antiques Show & Sale. Showcasing
in 52 Clinton Ave antique furniture, paintings, rugs,
Primitives
4 jewelry, tableware, accessories, and

577 579 collectibles to suit the tastes of casual
and serious collectors, these dealers offer
579A Ft. King Hwy. the opportunity to view and purchase
Peggy Capps, Proprietor 301 98 exquisite antiques.
(352) 523-0999 75 Award winning guest speakers with

14122 7th STREET 39 interior design and floral backgrounds
DADE CITY, FL 33525 3 round out the programs. Events take
place 10 am–5 pm, February 28-March
AMERICAN EAGLE 1, 2020 at the Thomasville Exchange Club
Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Hwy 122.
ANTIQUES For 31 years, the Thomasville Antiques
1 14232 7th Street Show Foundation, Inc. has focused on the

Dade City, FL 33523 ZEPHYRHILLS single aim of benefiting local children.
352-521-3361 The Foundation continues to provide
funding for quality programs that enrich
OpEN 7 DAyS 11-5:30
2 To Tampa 54 5th Ave. and assist children in Thomasville and
3 AMERICAN EAGLE Late 19th Century to MCM Thomas County. Over $2,500,000 has
Gall Blvd.
ANTIQUES, TOO Decorative Arts & Accessories been raised by the Thomasville Antiques
Show Foundation to ensure that the
11851 S Curley St
Featuring Fine Antiques San Antonio children’s programs of Thomasville
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14119 7th Street 6 mi. from Dade City / 11 mi. from Zephyrhills continue to thrive.
Dade City, FL 33523 352-588-2001
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DADE CITY OpEN 10-5 MON-SAT www.sanantonioantiquesflorida.com 4 ThomasvilleAntiquesShow.com.
For more information and details visit:
352-521-0390
To Tampa To Plant City
Proprietor, John C. Herrmann