You may not know the name James R. Anthony, but Floridians, who pay no state income tax, owe him a debt of gratitude. Anthony is the subject of my latest biography, James R. Anthony: The Banker Who Shaped Florida’s History. I’ll share some of the fascinating stories surrounding this man on Sunday, November 17, at the Happy Medium Books Café in historic Riverside, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL.
My talk begins at 1 p.m. when you’ll hear how this Georgia farm boy rose to become the “King of Chain banks.” How he saved a Jacksonville insurance company, and how he helped change Florida’s Constitution to eliminate the state income and inheritance tax. I hope to see you on Sunday.
Happy Medium Books Cafe
2724 Park St., Jacksonville
Sunday, November 17 at 3 p.m.