The Beatles in Florida with Scott Grant

This presentation focuses on the activities of the iconic musicians as they visit Florida in 1964. The Beatles were instrumental in taking a stand against racism by desegregating the Gator Bowl. These were the early days of the band’s success. The young men appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in Miami and vacationed like rock stars. This is a delightful account of the early days when The Beatles were innocent and full of wonder. Don’t miss The Beatles in Florida!

Bio
As a Cornell Graduate, Scott Grant has sharpened his expertise with some of the best. He is known, not only for his lively debate and detailed accounts of some of the most infamous events in local history, but as an excellent chess player and successful business owner. Grant studied economics and history at Cornell before working on Wall Street while earning a Law Degree from Rutgers. 12 years ago, Grant moved his family and his Investment Business, Standfast Asset Management, to Ponte Vedra Beach. It is at this time that Grant becomes enamored by some of the area’s historical events. He enjoys sharing these facts with the public and loves meeting seniors that can remember first-hand accounts. By day Scott Grant handles almost 90 million in private investments. In his free time, you will find him researching at the libraries and museums for details to include in his next presentation.