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Although Addison Mizner was a skilled architect, his social skills and abilities of persuasion also worked in his favor. In his attempts to build Boca Raton into a world-class resort, he courted such esteemed figures as sewing machine heiress Paris Singer, cosmetics queen Elizabeth Arden, composer Irving Berlin, actress Marie Dressler, and a scattering of Vanderbilts and Du Ponts. |
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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens at Delray Beach, Florida is the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the living culture of Japan. |
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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida is a cable-stayed concrete bridge. Opened in 1987 the bridge coasts through the clouds at 190 feet above water. Its bright yellow support cables spread from the two center pillars. |
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