Today, the Pelican Tree symbolizes the resilience of Panama City’s community to rebuild and stay strong in the face of adversity.
History
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Before St. Andrews State Park became the 1,200-acre beachside destination it is today, the park’s lands were originally occupied by a wayward Norwegian sailor named Theodore Tollofsen – more affectionately known as “Teddy the Hermit.”
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June 19,1865, marked the first ever Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day.