The Lee Boys; Recipients of the Florida Folk Heritage Award
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Announces Florida Folk Heritage Award Recipients TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Today, Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced the selection of recipients of the Florida Folk Heritage Award. “We are honored to recognize these individuals for their commitment to fostering Florida’s folk arts and cultural heritage,” said Secretary Lee. “Their contributions have led to a greater appreciation and recognition of the importance of traditional arts and artists in our state.” Established in 1985, the program is modeled after the National Heritage Fellowships. The Florida Folk Heritage Award honors individuals whose knowledge of and efforts on behalf of Florida folk arts, folklore and folklife have advanced the appreciation and conservation of Florida's dynamic folk cultural heritage...