Robert Redd is a native Floridian with a longtime interest in history. He is a graduate of Stetson University with a degree in American Studies. He is a member of the Florida Historical Society, Southeast Volusia Historical Society, St. Augustine Historical Society, the Civil War Trust and several other historical organizations. He currently serves as executive director of the New Smyrna Museum of History.

New Smyrna Beach is the third-oldest city in Florida behind only St. Augustine and Pensacola. Originally settled by Dr. Andrew Turnbull in 1768, the city accumulated significant, intriguing and stunning monuments to its past. An unusual-looking memorial to world war heroes--a cross, battle helmet and eagle--sits at Riverside Park. One of the oddest sites is a single-stone cemetery with a vault dedicated to the memory of Charles Dummett. Because of the insects that inhabit Ponce Inlet, a well-known landmark was originally named Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse. Local author and historian Robert Redd guides readers through the iconic historical landmarks of "e;Florida's Secret Pearl."e;