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David Sholtz
David Sholtz (October 6, 1891 – March 21, 1953) was the 26th Governor of Florida.
Early life and education.
Sholtz was born to Jewish parents in Brooklyn, New York, and after graduating from Yale, where he was a member of the Acacia Fraternity, in 1914 he went on and earned a law degree from Stetson University Law School, which enabled him to become a Florida lawyer without having to take the bar examination, as Florida then adhered to the diploma privilege. With
John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
The John Gorrie Bridge carries US 98 and US 319 over the Apalachicola Bay. It connects Apalachicola, Florida with Eastpoint, Florida. The original John Gorrie Bridge was built in 1935, replacing a ferry service between the two towns. It included a rotating section to allow passage of ships with high masts. The current bridge was built in 1988.
Dedication.
The Gorrie Bridge Opening Celebration was held on Armistice Day, November 11, 1935. Florida Governor David Sholtz cut the ribbon to officially