This book will appeal to:

 

• the general reader interested in knowing more about the physical appearance of the eastern coast of Florida,

• to the traveler,

• to the nature enthusiast,

• to anyone interested in the coastal history of Florida,

• to those who might be involved in decision-making affecting the coast of Florida,

• to physical designers and to people who live along this wonderful road.

 

Evolution of a Coastal Treasure: Florida's Highway A1A depicts the physical outcome of all the politics, changing policies and the dreams of paradise that have willy-nilly acted upon a vast and beautiful environment. Color and archival photographs accompany this report on the state of the Sunshine State’s eastern coastal edge. This is tomorrow’s A1A history, today.