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“Promises From the Palmetto Bush”
By Cynthia Strachan |
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In 1940 a small town was born in unincorporated Broward County by the name of Carver Ranches. Its birth was the brainchild of a group of white businessmen who purchased 300 acres of undeveloped land full of palmetto bushes. Oddly enough, they only sold property to black folks. So you see, Carver Ranches was a planned black community from the start.
I don’t know the reason why they sold to blacks only. I do know that the early settlers met the unknown that awaited them with courage. I do know they relied on a good God, good times, and good neighbors to help them make it through the rough times. Also, I know they left a solid foundation for us to continue to build upon. Forty-three pioneer families share their compelling stories and treasured photographs. This documentary comes at a time of new beginnings. In 2005 Carver Ranches was combined with three other unincorporated areas, Lake Forest; Miami Gardens; and Utopia, to form the 31st city of Broward County, West Park. |
