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› The history of Black pioneers told through quilts at The James Museum in St. Petersburg
Learn the largely untold stories of the people who made up the fabric of this country’s history — literally, through textiles — at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West” is the first of its kind, exploring Black history in the West through a timeline of pictorial quilts. It dispels myths and illuminates facts about Black people’s occupations, religions and achievements.
› Four decades after his death, this Miami soldier got a street named after him
Kirk Smith Jr. never met his uncle. The man who’s his namesake – Lance Corporeal Kirk Smith Sr. – was killed in the 1983 U.S. Embassy bombing in Beruit. But thanks to a new street sign and the tremendous treasure trove of stories courtesy of the senior Smith’s friends, the memory of his uncle will never die. “From what I know of him, he was a good dude and the honor that they’re doing for them is respectable because he died for the United States,” Kirk Jr., 37, said.
› Private aviation club lands $100 million investment
Just weeks after private aviation AeroVanti Club had a major funding announcement, it’s happened again — though this time on a much larger scale. Lafayette Aircraft Leasing led a $100 million investment to AeroVanti to support a fleet expansion, which will allow the company to keep up with customer demand, according to a statement. The first plane of the expansion has already arrived in Sarasota at the company’s headquarters.
› Spanish fashion retailer Mango plans 40 US stores by 2024, including one in Orlando
Spanish fashion retailer Mango is continuing its expansion in the United States, after opening a new store in Miami last week with plans to add 10 in the U.S. by the end of the year, including three more in Florida. “The opening of this new store marks a starting point for Mango’s expansion in the state of Florida and a major step forward in our strategic goals for international expansion and consolidating our brand presence in the United States, one of the most important fashion markets in the world,” said Daniel López, Mango’s global expansion director.
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