I was recently in Florida to accept an award for Dad at the first Florida Heritage Book Festival, held in St. Augustine on August 16, 2008. They were honoring three Florida writers including Stetson Kennedy, Jack Hunter and Patrick Smith. Secretary of State Kurt Browning was on hand to present the awards.
On the left is a photo of me accepting the award from Secretary of State Browning.
On the right is a photo of Dad holding the award
Patrick Smith Causeway Dedicated in August, 2006
On August 1st, 2006, the causeway between Merritt Island, going toward Cocoa Beach as far as the Canaveral Hospital, was dedicated the Patrick D. Smith Causeway.
Here are some photos, courtesy of Warren Resen and Susan Smith.
Causeway Photos.
Causeway Photos.
Ole Miss Alumni Magazine Features Patrick Smith
The Fall, 2007 issue of the Ole Miss Alumni Review featured Patrick Smith on the cover, along with a very nice article. We don't have reprint rights, but perhaps you can request a copy? Smith is an alum of the University of Mississippi, and was inducted into the university's Alumni Hall of Fame. In 1990 he received the University of Mississippi's Distinguished Alumni Award.
Patrick Smith Day To Be Held November 22, 2008
Every November, Florida Eco-Safaris At Forever Florida holds an annual "Patrick Smith Day" celebration. They have done this for the past 8 years in honor of Smith and the Florida his book, A Land Remembered, has preserved in print. Florida Eco-Safaris is located at Forever Florida and the Crescent J Ranch, 4,700 acres of pristine Florida wilderness and a working cattle ranch. It's 100% real (not plastic) and there's a lot to see and do for all ages.
The event will be held on November 22, 2008. We'll have lots of books and DVDs available and Patrick Smith will be there to autograph them. Come early, as we'll take Dad home when he gets tired.
At the 2006 celebration, Senator Bill Posey presented Patrick Smith with a proclamation from then-governor Jeb Bush, officially proclaiming it Patrick Smith Day.
Senator Bill Posey presents a proclamation from Governor Bush making it officially "Patrick Smith Day."
Patrick Smiths autoraphs books for fans.
Patrick Smith Day, 2007
This special event
was held on November 17. This was by far the biggest crowd ever. Mr. Smith autographed books for over six hours straight. What a wonderful day it was. Here are some photos. If you were there and took photos, we'd be happy to post them here.
On the left is a photo of me accepting the award from Secretary of State Browning. 
