Only in Florida: Uncovering Weird Florida is an author talk at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, presented by the Historical Society of Martin County. The speaker is journalist and author Eliot Kleinberg, whose Weird Florida books collect some of the state’s strangest and most entertaining tales.
This is not a straight reading from the book. Kleinberg walks the audience through the process behind it: what drew him to Florida’s oddities, how he tracked down the stories, and which discoveries surprised him most along the way. The talk covers the characters, mysteries, and unusual happenings that set Florida apart from other states, and it leans toward humor as much as history.
Kleinberg has spent his career chronicling Florida’s history and people, so the stories come with real reporting behind them. Expect an afternoon session that suits adults, history fans, and anyone who enjoys a good local oddity. Visitors who like quirky regional stories will find plenty to talk about afterward.
The program takes place on the Elliott Museum’s Hutchinson Island campus on Ocean Boulevard. Seating is limited, and tickets are sold in advance through the Historical Society, with reduced pricing for members who present a valid membership card. Pair the talk with a walk through the museum, or browse more events in Stuart to plan the rest of your day.