John U. Lloyd State Park in Dania is now known as Von Mizzell-Eula Johnson Beach State Park. The park was Fort Lauderdale’s “colored beach” and has been renamed to honor the civil rights activists.
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Author: Bob Rountree
Bob Rountree wanders around Florida with his wife Kathy in their 24-foot travel trailer, exploring back roads, hidden beaches and scenic parks with kayaks, beach toys and bicycles in tow. A retired journalist, Bob is co-publisher of FloridaRambler.com.
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