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Tampa, Florida – Immigrant Dreams and Pirate Schemes

A new 8-episode travel series created by 6-time national Emmy-winning host, director and writer Joseph Rosendo, showcasing the world’s most picturesque and ethnically rich destinations and the people that make our naturally wondrous and culturally diverse planet a better place to live.

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Tampa, Florida – Immigrant Dreams and Pirate Schemes

Season 1 Episode 107 | 26m 46s | CC

This episode offers an intimate look into Joseph by following his immigrant grandfather’s life in Tampa, Florida’s “Cigar City” in the 1890’s. He explores Ybor City, visits the Cuban Club, talks to relatives, learns how to roll cigars and construct a Cuban sandwich. The unexpected cherry on this Cuban rum cake is joining the parade of pirates during Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival.

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