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Bogart, Hepburn, the African Queen — and You

By Tom Adkinson Posted on August 18, 2018 Posted in Florida, States No Comments Tagged with characters, history
Bogart, Hepburn, the African Queen — and You
Photo by Tom Adkinson
Photo by Tom Adkinson

KEY LARGO, Fla. — The African Queen, the actual boat from the movie of the same name, has been resurrected. The putt-putt-puttering steam-powered boat has led an amazing life in its 100+ years (it was built in England in 1912), …

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Meet Tom Adkinson

Tom started his career as a newspaper and magazine journalist, working at Southern Living magazine, and has since written articles for publications across the nation. Additionally, he developed an excellent background in the travel and hospitality industries and corporate communications during 22 years at Gaylord Entertainment Company. Tom is a Marco Polo member of the Society of American Travel Writers, a past chairman of the Southeast Tourism Society and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America.

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