Sylvia Gurinsky

Sylvia Gurinsky
Florida History Lecturer
Expertise:
Florida History, South Florida Past & Present
Available for in-person lectures in:
South Florida
Available via Zoom?
Yes
To book Sylvia, e-mail:
dan@hudakonhollywood.com
Sylvia Gurinsky was born in Miami and is a lifelong South Floridian. A Florida International University graduate, she worked as an editorial writer and public affairs producer for WPLG-Channel 10, as an editor and reporter for the Sun-Sentinel's community news division and as an educator at HistoryMiami Museum.
She is currently an education guide at Flamingo Gardens; a women's leadership development instructor for the Girls Empowerment and Mentoring summer program of the Miami-Dade County Women's Park; and a presenter for the lifelong learning programs of Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University. For the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, she co-hosts the television series "Roadside Florida," about Florida destinations of years past. Her honors have included Florida Associated Press Awards for Editorial Writing and a Peter Jennings Project Fellowship for Journalists and the Constitution at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Lectures include:
Building South Florida: Miami and Other Modern Architecture
In the Eye: South Florida Hurricane History
Building a Dream: The Creation of Walt Disney World
Singing in the Sun: Florida Music History
Tropical Wanderings: South Florida Jewish History
The Jews Of Cuba
During the first half of the 20th century, Cuba became a center for Jewish immigrants from the Eastern Hemisphere. They established a small, but close-knit community – a community that mostly came to South Florida after Fidel Castro took power in Cuba. This program will look at the history of the Jewish community of Cuba, the move to and adjustment of thousands in the Sunshine State, and how even time and political changes could not break established bonds.
Tropical Nosh
Jews were among the pioneers settling in South Florida during the early 20th century. Among their contributions were different ways of eating – not always kosher, but certainly tasty! Their legacy has been handed down to millions of people who call this region home or visit – both Jews and non-Jews. This program will highlight the celebrated restaurants, cuisine, and eating habits created and sustained by Jewish community members in South Florida through the years.
Are you ready to bring Hudak On Hollywood to your community?
Please e-mail dan@hudakonhollywood.com for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you!