60th Annual Meeting

Hosted by the Central Gulf Coast Archaeology Society

May 2-4, 2008

Ybor City/Tampa

Public Lecture Information

The Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society is pleased to host the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Florida Anthropological Society in historic Ybor City. Known as Tampa's Latin Quarter for over a century, Ybor City is an exotic blend of aromas, flavors, sights and sounds. Founded by Vicente Martinez-Ybor as a cigar manufacturing center, Ybor City today is one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts in Florida. Red brick buildings, wrought iron balconies, and narrow brick streets give it an Old World charm that offers a refreshing change of pace. Excellent restaurants, eclectic shops and art galleries, plus a variety of pubs, patio bars, and nightclubs make Ybor City one of Florida's top-ranked entertainment and shopping districts.

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Meeting Venue

L'Unione Italiana (The Italian Club)
1731 East Seventh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605.
(813) 248-3316

This beautifully restored 100-year-old building is located in the heart of Ybor
City and was established to serve the social and economic needs of the Italian
immigrant community at the turn-of-thecentury.

Parking is free on Saturday for meeting attendees.

Registration

Please note the correct address to send your registration is:

Chris Hardy
1668 Nantucket Ct.
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Registration form

Paper/Poster Submissions

Preliminary Schedule of Papers pdf file

Information about the Student Paper Award

Contacts

Meeting Organizers: Shanna Drwiega (352) 870-5360 and Marcie Connors (813) 920-4198
Registration Chair: Chris Hardy (727) 733-3636
Program Chair: Robert Austin (813) 677-2280
Vendor Chair: Dave Burns (813) 968-7910

Conference Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites
1301 East Seventh Avenue, Tampa FL 33605
(813) 247-6700

Located 4 blocks from The Italian Club with trolley access to Ybor City attractions and downtown Tampa.

Hotel Rate: $119/night plus tax for single and double occupancy.

To receive this rate, mention The Florida Anthropological Society or ask for Barbara Fara.

Cut-off date for the group rate is midnight April 2, 2008.

Parking is $6/night per vehicle in the hotel garage.

Alternate Hotels

Preliminary Schedule of Events

To meet the great demand for the Sunday Walking Tour of Ybor City we have added a second tour that will begin at 11:00 AM and last until 1PM.

Thursday, May 1 – Columbia Restaurant

7:00pm-10:00pm Weeden Island Interest Group Family Room Roundtable (invitation only)

Friday, May 2 – Hampton Inn

9:00-12:00 Florida Public Archaeology Network Columbia/Gaspar Board Meeting Room

9:00-12:00 Trail of Florida’s Indian Heritage Clarkson Boardroom Board Meeting

12:00- 1:00 Lunch On the town

1:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Lobby

12:00- 2:00 FAC Board Meeting Italian Club, Mezzanine Meeting Room

2:00- 4:00 FAC General Meeting Italian Club, Mezzanine Meeting Room

2:00- 4:00 FAS Old Board Meeting Columbia/Gaspar Room

6:00- 9:00 FAS Reception & FAC Stewards of Heritage, Ybor City Museum Heritage Awards Presentation State Park

Saturday, May 3 – Italian Club

8:00am- 2:00pm Registration, Lobby

8:00- 4:00 Book publishers and vendors, Cantina

8:00- 4:00 Poster Exhibits, 2nd Floor Lobby

Preliminary Schedule of Papers excel file

8:00-11:30 Presentation of Papers, Auditorium & Ballroom

11:30- 1:30 Lunch On the town

12:00- 1:00 Free Public Lecture: Gulf Coast Archaeology, Auditorium

1:30- 4:00 Presentation of Papers, Auditorium & Ballroom

4:00- 5:00 FAS New Board Meeting, Mezzanine Meeting Room

6:30-10:00 Banquet & FAS Awards Ceremony, Ballroom. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Brent Weisman

Sunday, May 4

8:30-10:30 Walking Tour of Ybor City, Ybor City. Tour Guide: Dr. Gary Mormino

11am-1pm Walking Tour of Ybor City, Ybor City. Tour Guide: Dr. Gary Mormino

11:00-12:00 Archaeology of Little Salt Springs, Florida Aquarium. Speaker: Mike Terrell