# Event Details - **Event Name**: Florida Scribes & Stories - Breakfast with Beth Brickell - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Join us for breakfast and a book signing with Beth Brickell, former Gentle Ben actress, producer, director, and author of “Willam and Mary Brickell: Founders of Miami and Fort Lauderdale” on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Brickell will discuss the pivotal role that William and Mary Brickell played in transforming a frontier settlement into a thriving urban center, offering fresh insight into the forces that fueled South Florida’s growth. Her appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed. Tickets are $50 and guests may RSVP to bit.ly/FloridaScribesBrickell2026. From 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Brickell will participate in a fireside chat at HistoryMiami (101 West Flagler Street in Miami). More information is available at historymiami.org/event/builders-of-miami-william-and-mary-brickell/. Beth Brickell is an actor, award-winning producer, and writer with numerous stage and screen credits. She is most widely recognized for her 1967–69 leading role on the CBS TV adventure series Gentle Ben, which filmed in Miami also starring Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard and their family pet, a 650-pound black bear named Ben. She’s also appeared in The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Marcus Welby, M.D., Bonanza, Hawaii Five-O, and Fantasy Island. In 1972, she appeared in the feature film The Only Way Home, followed by the 1975 movie The Posse and 1977’s Death Game. She has also engaged in film production. In addition to “William and Mary Brickell: Founders of Miami and Fort Lauderdale” (2011), Brickell authored “The Disappearance of Maud Crawford” (2013), featuring reprints of her investigative series for the Gazette. She subsequently produced three other books relating to her investigation into Crawford’s disappearance. “William and Mary Brickell: Founders of Miami and Fort Lauderdale” books are $25 each and will be available for purchase separately at each venue or via Amazon.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-lauderdale/florida-scribes-and-stories-breakfast-with-beth-brickell/200029648508916 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, entertainment, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 14 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Lauderdale - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, Florida 33301 - **lat**: 26.11974 - **long**: -80.1458 - **full address**: 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, Florida 33301 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Florida Scribes & Stories - Breakfast with Beth Brickell - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/385778e4ff59c5d1e0ee18dbfeab9d9732ca9348eb7021b0a8ca1339c8f596e2-rimg-w1200-h675-dce6e5d9-gmir?v=1771515664 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Florida Scribes & Stories - Breakfast with Beth Brickell being held? - **A:** Florida Scribes & Stories - Breakfast with Beth Brickell takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am at 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, Florida 33301. - **Q**: Who is organizing Florida Scribes & Stories - Breakfast with Beth Brickell? - **A:** Florida Scribes & Stories - Breakfast with Beth Brickell is organized by History Fort Lauderdale. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Florida Scribes & Stories - Breakfast with Beth Brickell is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Lauderdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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